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Patent GB-2451732-A (GB)
Title: Advisory system for economic vehicle operation
Inventor: FILEV DIMITAR PETROV
IPC: B60K6/20
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: An intelligent advisory system is disclosed that uses fuzzy rule-based logic to guide a vehicle driver in selecting an optimal driving strategy to achieve best fuel economy. The advisory system includes separate controllers 60, 62 for providing advisory information regarding driver demand for power and advisory information regarding vehicle braking both of which are conveyed to the driver. The vehicle is typically a parallel hybrid vehicle having planetary gearing (26 see fig 1), an electric motor (40 see fig 1), a generator (38 see fig 1), an engine (12 see fig 1) and a powertrain controller comprising a transmission control module (14 see fig 1). The powertrain controller coordinates power delivery through transmission gearing. Engine speed may be determined by reaction torque acting on the generator (38).
Patent GB-2451013-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus having pivotal handle
Inventor: HERTICK TIMOTHY T
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected to the base portion. The handle includes a lower portion and an upper portion pivotally connected to the lower portion and pivoted between an upper position for use and a lower position for storage. A solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface is removably mounted to one of the base portion and the handle. A recovery tank removably mounted to one of the base portion and the handle and is in fluid communication with a suction nozzle secured to said base portion. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for generating suction to draw dirt and liquid through-the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank, wherein one of the solution tank and the recovery tank is removably mounted to the handle.
Patent GB-2450052-A (GB)
Title: Coating system and coating method
Inventor: NAKAZONO DAISUKE
IPC: B05B16/00
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: A coating system (10) includes an intermediate coat applying process (14), an overcoat applying process (16), and a clear coat applying process (18), which are disposed successively along a coating flow direction. The intermediate coat applying process (14) includes first through fourth intermediate coat applying stations (30a) through (30d), which are disposed in parallel to each other across a coating line (12a). The overcoat applying process (16) includes first through sixth overcoat applying stations (34a) through (34f), which are disposed in parallel to each other across the coating line (12a). At least each of the first through third overcoat applying stations (34a) through (34c) has a plurality of coating robots (36a, 36b, 36c) for applying coats having different colors.
Patent GB-2458182-A (GB)
Title: Protection of secure data sent from a processor to a coprocessor
Inventor: PAVER NIGEL CHARLES
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: The invention is concerned with the protection of secure data sent from a data processor to a further processing device, such as a co-processor or accelerator. A data processing apparatus comprising: a data processor for processing data in a secure and a non-secure mode, said data processor processing data in said secure mode having access to secure data that is not accessible to said data processor in said non-secure mode, and processing data in said secure mode being performed under control of a secure operating system and processing data in said non-secure mode being performed under control of a non-secure operating system; and a further processing device for performing a task in response to a request from said data processor, said task comprising processing data at least some of which is secure data; wherein said further processing device is responsive to receipt of a signal to suspend said task to initiate: processing of said secure data using a secure key; and storage of said processed secure data to a non-secure data store; and is responsive to receipt of a signal to resume said task to initiate: retrieval of said processed secure data from said non-secure data store; and restoring of said processed secure data using said secure key; wherein said secure key is securely stored such that it is not accessible to other processes operating in said non-secure mode.
Patent GB-2454824-A (GB)
Title: Database adapter for relational datasets
Inventor: DAVIES ERIC
IPC: G06F5/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: The invention is a database adapter providing improved methods for storing and retrieving relational data. Suitable source data is structured as a table with a fixed number of columns of predetermined types and a variable number of rows. The invention reduces the space and time used to store data and the time taken to retrieve stored data. The invention is best implemented inside Object Relational Database Systems, but can also be implemented in any database that can execute routines written in programming languages such as C#, C or Java. Functionally, the invention combines the concept of nested tables with fast compression techniques so that nested tables are practical for solving a wide class of problems.
Patent GB-2468160-A (GB)
Title: Hood with protective mask
Inventor: O'DWYER KEITH PAUL
IPC: A41D13/11
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A jacket 3 includes a hood 2 which incorporates a mask 1 to cover the mouth and nose of a user. The mask 1 may protect the user from viruses, in particular H5N1 bird flu and pollution, the mask 1 is preferably removable.
Patent GB-2470546-A (GB)
Title: Braking Control System
Inventor: POTTER LAURENCE JOHN
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: A braking control system comprising a first source of pressurised fluid 82a, a second source of pressurised fluid 82b, 90, a modulator 70, a brake actuator 10, and a plurality of valves 84, 94, 96, 98. The modulator 70 having a supply inlet 72 which may be connected to either of the sources of pressurised fluid via a first fluid flow line which extends between a first one of the valves 84 and the supply inlet 72, and a control inlet 78 which may be connected to either of the sources of pressurised fluid via a second fluid flow line and a second one of the valves 94. The modulator further having a delivery port 74 which is connected an inlet 11 of the actuator 10, and an exhaust outlet 76 which vents to a low pressure region. The modulator 70 being operable to move between a build position in which flow of fluid from the supply inlet 72 to the delivery port 74 is permitted whilst flow of fluid through the exhaust outlet 76 is substantially prevented, and an exhaust position in which flow of fluid between the delivery port 74 and the exhaust outlet 76 is permitted, whilst flow of fluid through the supply inlet 72 is substantially prevented. A portion of the fluid flow line connecting the second source of pressurised fluid 82b, 90 to the first valve 84 also provides a proportion of the connection between the second source of pressurised fluid 82b, 90 and the second valve 94. This system minimizes the number of pipes used.
Patent GB-2461144-A (GB)
Title: One wheeled propelled trailer
Inventor: BECKER ROBERT
IPC: B60D3/00
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: The invention is a one-wheeled, propelled push trailer that can be attached to most standard bicycles and many light vehicles. Stable and safe operation results from the combination of two mechanical systems: A wheel and fork suspension system in which the geometry and orientation of the fork plays a crucial role, and a resisting and blocking mechanism located near the vehicle or as part of the trailer hitch system, that allows the trailer to pivot and follow the vehicle, and allows a restrained upwards rotation for safety in riding over obstacles or rough terrain. The invention typically comprises two pivots A, D one of which is near the fork and one of which is near a coupling F. A suspension geometry is defined which includes an angle to the fork pivot A not exceeding an angle B to the other pivot D.
Patent GB-2460330-A (GB)
Title: Sign panel, e.g. extrusion formed, with ribs for attaching fittings in particular for attaching panel to support.
Inventor: RAWLINGS DAVID
IPC: E01F9/011
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: A sign comprises a sign panel 10 formed with at least one integral rib 16 and a fitting 28 arranged to be secured to the rib 16. The panel and rib are preferably formed by extrusion. The fitting may be used to secure the panel to a support in combination if necessary with an appropriate mounting member 74. The rib may be provided with ramped surfaces (24, Fig. 4) cooperating with similarly ramped surfaces (40, Fig. 3) provided on the fitting and a threaded member (46, Fig. 3) may be used between the rib and the fitting to bring the ramped surface into secure engagement with one another. A sign may be formed from a plurality of panels each having upstanding edges 58 which define a rib 70 when placed in adjoining abutting relationship and a fitting attached to the so formed rib is used to secure the panels together.
Patent GB-2461172-A (GB)
Title: A modified clay for use in a fire retardant polymer composite
Inventor: TSAI TSUNG-YEN
IPC: C01B33/38
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: A modified clay is disclosed, which includes a layered clay material intercalated with a modifier having a conjugated double bond and capable of producing free radicals when heated. A clay-polymer composite is also provided, which includes a polymer material and the modified clay, wherein the modified clay is dispersed in the polymer material and at least partially exfoliated. The modifier is capable of producing free radicals when heated to scavenge free radicals generated from thermal cracking or burning of the polymer material to prevent further thermal cracking of the polymer material. The modifier may be an imidazole or a melamine compound. The polymer may be a thermosetting or a thermoplastic polymer. The clay may be smectite, vermiculite, halloysite, sericite, mica, a layered double hydroxide (LDH), or zirconium phosphate.
Patent GB-2472064-A (GB)
Title: Back Scrub Apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS TERENCE FRANK
IPC: A46B13/02
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: Back scrub apparatus 10 comprises a preferably plate or disk-like washing-area support element 12 for location on a surface of a washing area, an electrically motorised, preferably battery powered, back scrub device 14 removably mountable on the support element 12, and a charger 16 which is remote from the support element 12 for charging the back scrub device 14. The back scrub device 14 includes a base 28 which is releasably engagable with the support element 12 and scrubbing element 30 which is supported for rotation by the base 28. A rotational axis of the scrubbing element 30 is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the support element 12. The support element may be attached to a shower or wall surface my suction pads 24.
Patent GB-2472198-A (GB)
Title: Stabilisation device for ladder
Inventor: SIDAWAY JOSEPH TREVOR
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 2009-07-27
Abstract: A stabilisation or leveling device 20 is suitable for stabilising the standing of a ladder or a four-legged apparatus, such as a stepladder 10 on a support surface. It includes a stabilising member 22 which is secured relative to each of two legs 18, 19 of the apparatus, by a respective link 25, 26. Each link is pivoted relative to the stabilising member and relative to a leg part 18a, 19a of a respective leg so that the links extend downwardly from the respective leg pivots P1, P2 and in opposite lateral directions. A brace (35, fig 2) is provided between the two legs to maintain their distance apart. The stabilisation member may include feet F1, F2 to grip the ground. The stabilization device settles into a rigid structure when weight is applied.
Patent GB-2472865-A (GB)
Title: Planter having angled base and drip tray
Inventor: FOORD PAUL
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2009-08-22
Abstract: A planter comprises a plurality of side panels2which are connected to a plurality of corner pieces3to form a square, the planter having an angled base4which has drainage holes. A drip tray5is placed below the base and supported by drip tray rails 6. A perforated liner 1 is placed within the planter. The planter is supported by horizontal rails and four adjustable legs7. A sprinkler system9is connected to one side of the planter. The irrigation system is connected to a hose-pipe. The corner pieces3are shaped so to allow a plurality of planters to be connected together.
Patent GB-626776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in sheet-retaining and fixing means for loose-leaf binders
IPC: B42F13/12
Filed: 1947-04-15
Abstract: 626,776. Loose-leaf binders. CAVALLI, V. April 15, 1947, No. 10034. Convention date, April 15, 1946. [Class 146 (i)] A sheet-retaining device for a loose-leaf binder comprises a fixed element 1, with two retaining pegs 2, connected to the cover of the binder, and a removable cap element 4 with two retaining pegs 5 opposed to but not registering with the pegs 2, and one or more U-shaped recesses 4a having means for engagement with one or more closure catches, as 3, secured to the fixed element 1, the sheets 7 to be bound being provided with holes 7<SP>1</SP>, 7<SP>11</SP> corresponding to the two pairs of pegs 2, 5 and with one or more recesses 7a to fit the recesses 4a. The elements 1 and 4 are made from rectangular metal plates, the element 4 being bent to form the recess 4a and flanges 41 at each end and a slot 6 being provided in the recess for a pivotally mounted catch or key 3. In one modification, two recesses 4a and two keys 3 are provided and in a second modification the plate 1 is provided with two recesses opposite the recesses 4a so that the keys 3 are easier to manipulate, and in each case the. sheets 7 have two recesses 7a to correspond.
Patent GB-1457325-A (GB)
Title: Removal of excess solder from printed circuit boards after coating
IPC: B23K1/00
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1457325 Coating printed circuit boards with solder UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 7 March 1974 [14 Aug 1973] 10188/74 Heading B3R [Also in Division F4] In an apparatus and process for coating a printed circuit board 40 with solder and removing the excess, the board is guided downwardly into a container 16 of heated solder by vertically disposed guide means, channels 44a, 44b, and the excess solder on the board remaining as it is lifted upwardly from the container is removed by flattened hot gas jets issuing at a pressure of from 20 to 80 p.s.i. from nozzles 18a, 18b mounted on either side of the board to point downwardly at an angle from 10 to 70 degrees to wards the board. Preferred angles are 62 degrees for one nozzle and 64 degrees for the other, Fig. 4 and dimension A may be 0À016-0À020 inches and depth B 0À5 inch, while the temperature of the gas may be 375-600 F. A deflector 21, disposed between the nozzles and the container to deflect the gas away from the surface of the solder in the container, may provide reservoirs 22 for displaced solder and also serves to separate the enclosing housing 14 into two compartments, the upper of which 92 preferably having an outlet 89 for exhaust gases. The nozzles may be pivoted to vary their inclination and the housing may have a slot 36 for entry of the board. The gas may be heated by electrical heaters 20a, 20b (see Division F4).
Patent GB-906342-A (GB)
Title: Means for relieving excessive strain in endless chain conveyors
IPC: B65G23/00
Filed: 1958-03-31
Abstract: 906,342. Endless chain conveyers. FREEMAN (ENGINEERS) Ltd., A., and FREEMAN, A. June 29, 1959 [March 31, 1958], No. 10237/58. Class 78 (1). Excessive strain developing in the chain of an endless chain conveyer is relieved by means responsive to distortion of a part of the chain guideway for controlling the operation of the prime mover. As shown, an endless roller chain 2 is driven by two driving-mechanisms 5, 51 and runs in a guideway 4 which is formed in two sections A, B connected by couplings 15, the coupling 15 associated with the driving mechanism 5<SP>1</SP> being provided with a switch 20, 21 in the control-circuit of a motor 6 drivirg an endless chain 11 provided with pushers 12 which engage the rollers 13 of the chain 2. The switch 20, 21 is mounted between plates 16, 17 rigidly secured to the guideway sections A, B, respectively and is actuated when the tension in the chain 2 reaches a predetermined value and causes relative movement between the plates 16, 17, when, for example, the two driving mechanisms 51 are not operating in synchronism, thereby controlling the speed of either or both motors or, alternatively, bringing an auxiliary driving- motor into operation to relieve the strain on the chain 2 at a particular section.
Patent GB-1381283-A (GB)
Title: Digital transmission test arrangements
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1381283 Digital transmission; methods of testing GENERAL ELECTRIC CO Ltd 20 April 1972 [20 April 1971] 10260/71 Heading H4P Control and testing signals are transmitted sequentially to a plurality of repeater stations to control one or more of selected repeater functions and at the receiver a means detects variation of transmission parameters. The control signals may be of different frequency or frequency combinations below the digital rate. A plurality of control signals may be derived from a single test signal each of a plurality being arranged to control a respective transmission parameter. Tones in the range in Figs. 10-50 kHz may be transmitted as test signals each tone being associated with a particular repeater, the range lying in a frequency band between low frequency power and audio channel, if any, and the lowest significant component of the digital signals. A tuned circuit at each repeater responds to a particular tone with other tones by-passing the repeater for further transmission. The tone selected may be amplified for use as a low frequency sinusoidal control signal or may be rectified to direct current. As applied to multiplex T.D.M. system selectable audio frequencies may be coupled to repeater power feeds by way of a transformer 18 the test frequencies being sufficiently low to pass filters 12, 14 &c. Each regenerator 3, 4 &c. has an associated control unit 20, 21 each of which includes a tuned amplifier (24) see Fig. 2 (not shown) which may provide more than one control signal on separate output windings. Preferably the amplifier has a linear characteristic between input and output. A more detailed arrangement is described in connection with Fig. 3 (not shown). More than one control signal may be allocated to each repeater so that marginal variation effects may be tested individually or in selected groups. The control signals may be alternatively digital if they are clearly separate and identifiable from message signals.
Patent GB-181539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to telephones
IPC: H04M1/08
Filed: 1921-04-07
Abstract: 181,539. Siemens Bros. & Co., Ltd., and Laidlaw, E. A. April 7, 1921. Addition to 113,565. Mounting and supporting.-In devices as described in the parent Specification, in which the unintentional operation of a switch, controlled by the weight of a handset, is prevented by the employment of a lost-motion device between the operating stem and the switch contacts, the stem is controlled by the weight of the handset, but is independent of the carrier. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a conical block e is slidably mounted between rollers s, t on the stem c, which projects through a gland o in the casing and is fitted at its upper end with a knob m. Normally the hand-set depresses the stem c against the action of a spring d, and the collar s engages the cone e, which forces the springs h, f and k, i into contact. When the hand-set a is removed from its cradle, the stem c rises until the collar t reaches the cone e, which then moves upwards, allowing the springs h, g and k, j to make contact. According to a modification, the stem c is situated adjacent to one side of the cradle. A snap-over device as described in the parent Specification may be combined with the lost-motion arrangement.
Patent GB-908488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to glow-discharge tubes
IPC: H01J17/48
Filed: 1960-03-23
Abstract: 908,488. Multi-gap cold-cathode tubes. ELESTA Ltd. March 23, 1960 [Dec. 9, 1959], No. 10288/60. Class 39 (1). In a glow-discharge counter tube having a number of cathodes 7 to 16, Fig. 1, arranged in sequence and obliquely towards the anode 5, the filling consists partly or wholly of hydrogen and the cathodes are U-shaped, as in Fig. 3, or loop-shaped, as in Fig. 2, in order to obtain a fast counting speed with stable discharges. In Figs. 2 and 3, the cathodes 16 consists of molybdenum wire or strips and the pins 18 of nickel which has a higher electron emissivity. This reduces the tendency of the glow discharge to spread to the pins. Depressions 21 in the insulating base-plate 20 are so dimensioned that spread of the glow discharge is inhibited even if it should spread to the pins 18. The pins are secured to the insulating plate 20 by means of cement. In Fig. 1 an outer anode 6 may be provided for counting in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-655768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to photographic contact printing
IPC: G03F7/24
Filed: 1948-04-13
Abstract: 655,768. Photographic contact-printing apparatus. HUEBNER, W. C. April 13, 1948, No. 10292. Convention date, May 2, 1947. [Class 98 (ii)] When printing on to a sensitive surface on a cylinder the latter is extended axially by an auxiliary cylinder of the same diameter to permit the negative to overlap the end of the main cylinder when printing a selected area from the negative. The invention is illustrated as applied to a machine similar to that described in Specification 500,432. Adjacent one or each end of the sensitized cylinder 13, but separated by a gasket 22, is a further cylinder 13<SP>1</SP>, the assembly being secured by nuts 21 on a shaft 19 carried on rollers 25. The roller supports move in vertical guides 27 and may be adjusted by screws driven from the hand wheel 23. The cylinder assembly may be rotated by the hand wheel 24. A vacuum printing frame 15, with pump 31 and motor 30 is provided. The frame is movable on horizontal guides 17. The sensitized surface may be carried on a separate plate wrapped round the cylinder 13 in which case the cylinders 131 have the same diameter as the sensitive surface. The plate completely encircles the cylinder and its ends may be soldered together or pulled together by tensioning devices accommodated in a longitudinal groove in the cylinder.
Patent GB-222413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric corrective or modifying circuits for use with apparatus forreproducing sound
IPC: H03G5/06
Filed: 1923-06-28
Abstract: 222,413. Sykes, A. F. June 28, 1923. Addition to 160,223. Drawings to Specification. Thermionic amplifiers.-In the recording, reproduction, or wireless transmission of sound, a resistance-coupled valve amplifier is modified to permit the selective amplification of different ranges of frequencies. For this purpose, a differentiating transformer is connected in series with the coupling resistance, or a condenser or in. ductance in parallel therewith, the circuits being identical with those described in Specification 220,420. Specifications 190,759, 190,840, and 194,424 also are referred to.