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Patent GB-2443495-A (GB)
Title: Exclsuive OR (EXOR) Function using two magnetic transistors
Inventor: AGAN TOM ALLEN
IPC: H03K19/168
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A magnetic transistor circuit has a first magnetic transistor 200 and a magnetic transistor second 230 which are combined to perform an exclusive OR logic function on inputs X and Y. Each transistor is formed of two magnetic sections 213, 216, 233 and 236 whose magnetic dipole can be controlled using corresponding metal devices 212, 217, 232 and 237. In each device the first magnetic section 216, 236 has a dipole controlled based upon the first input(X) whilst the second magnetic sections 213, 233 have dipoles controlled based upon the second input(Y and its inverse). In use one of the first and second magnetic transistors is made high resistance by control of the dipoles whilst the other is made low resistance. Accordingly output 270 takes either high voltage 220 or ground voltage 240 and is an exclusive OR of the two inputs.
Patent GB-2451886-A (GB)
Title: Flash lamp diffusion unit for compact cameras
Inventor: CROWTHER MATTHEW PAUL
IPC: G03B15/06
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: An optical diffusion unit includes a diffusing member 1 that can obscure the flash lamp B to scatter light passing through it, a supporting member 2 with light shielding means such that stray light exiting the diffuser may not then directly enter any optical sensors C on a camera A, and attachment means for attaching the unit to the flash lamp window B of a compact stills camera A. The diffusing member 1 may be moved away from the flash lamp window B whilst remaining attached to the camera A. The diffusing member 1 may have properties for reducing the amount of high frequency blue light passing through it. The unit is intended for use on domestic compact stills cameras with built in flash lamps. It results in the reduction of overexposure and shadow contrast when taking photographs on compact stills cameras with the flash turned on.
Patent GB-2441632-A (GB)
Title: Air cargo power drive unit for detecting motion of an overlying cargo container
Inventor: MILENDER JEFFREY STEVEN
IPC: B65G43/04
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: An air cargo power drive unit 28 has a motor, at least one driver roller element 51,52 coupled to said motor, a light source 57, a light detector 58, and a processor having memory associated therewith, said memory storing instructions. The device is configured to emit light from the light source, receive reflected light from the light detector when an air cargo 60 is overhead, and convert the detected light into a time series of a digital samples representing a time-varying intensity of the received light. The processor then performs calculations on the digital samples to determine whether the unit load device is moving. This determination may be based, for instance, on spikes among the digital samples, and/or on first, second, or even higher-order, statistics of the detected samples.
Patent GB-2444398-A (GB)
Title: Modular Shower Enclosure
Inventor: BENTLEY ROGER BRIAN
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a shower enclosure 10 comprising a support member 12 mounted to a support surface (22 figure 3) and at least one panel 14 releasably connected to the support member 12. The panel 14 and support surface (22 figure 3) cooperate to define a shower enclosure 10. The support member may comprise a frame 12 defined by three sections of tube 24, 26 and 26 wherein connection pieces 28 join the three sections of tube together. The connection pieces 28 may be tee-pieces allowing additional tube sections to be added to from a row of cubicles. Where a single cubicle is required elbow connections having an L-shaped may be used. A later embodiment relates to a method of constructing a shower enclosure comprising the steps of providing a support member mounted to a surface, and mounting a panel below the support member.
Patent GB-2446512-A (GB)
Title: Elevated pressure and temperature leaching of a catalyst from a cutting element
Inventor: GRIFFO ANTHONY
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2008-02-06
Abstract: A method of forming a thermally stable cutting element includes disposing at least a portion of a polycrystalline abrasive body containing a catalyzing material to be leached into a leaching agent, preferably in a pressure vessel 200. The polycrystalline abrasive object is subjected to an elevated temperature and pressure. The leachate can be a mixture of nitric and hydrofluoric acids. Ultrasonic energy can also be applied to increase the rate of leaching. Also claimed is a thermally stable cutting element where catalyzing material is removed from the element and where polycrystalline diamond forms about 85% of the cutter body. The diamond body is then attached to a carbide substrate by sintering.
Patent GB-2446936-A (GB)
Title: Flat-screen display decorative sliding mounting configuration
Inventor: WHITTOME DOMINIC
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: A flat-screen display mounting configuration 2 comprising; a display mount for a planar flat screen display 4, such as a plasma or LCD TV set, and a planar decoration face 6 in parallel arrangement so as to be relatively slideable in a sliding direction. The configuration 2 is adapted to be mountable to a wall surface 1 such that the planar decoration face 6 is in fixed relation to the wall 1 and the flat-screen display mount is positioned behind. The display mount is slideable at least in a vertical direction between a first position where the display 4 is hidden behind the decoration face 6 and a second position where the display 4 is spaced from the decoration face 6 and exposed to view. Preferably the display mount slides vertically downwards relative to the planar decoration face 6 via a powered lift mechanism (5), which may included a transverse drive means and a telescopic actuating arm.
Patent GB-2462099-A (GB)
Title: Luggage with a collapsible frame
Inventor: SELVI SEDAT
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2008-07-23
Abstract: An article of soft-sided luggage comprising a first side having an attached longitudinal member to form a base framework 102 and a second side comprising a folding mechanism 107 of at least one longitudinal member 104coupled to the base framework such that the folding mechanism is movable between a fully extended configuration and a fully collapsed configuration. Preferably, the article of luggage has attached at one end a carrying handle and at an opposite end one or more wheels 109, and one or more portions of folding mechanism are coupled at the wheeled end to the base panel. The folding mechanism may be a hoop of tubular metal connected at each end to a pivot mount attached to the base framework, the base framework being rigid and the carrying handle being extendible.
Patent GB-2451989-A (GB)
Title: Stent inspection system
Inventor: FREIFELD DANIEL
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting longitudinal surfaces and sidewalls of cut tubes are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a line camera, the line camera being configured to capture images of longitudinal surfaces of the cut tubes, an area camera joined with the line camera, the area camera being configured to capture images of sidewalls of the cut tubes, a mandrel and drive, a multi-axis motion stage, a vertical motion stage, and a rotating motion stage. In some embodiments, the system includes a camera module, a tube positioning module, a motion control module, and an analysis module. In some embodiments, the method includes positioning a line and area cameras, moving the cut tubes, capturing images of the longitudinal surfaces and sidewalls of the cut tubes, providing comparable images of a template cut tube, and comparing the images of the cut tubes to those of the template cut tube.
Patent GB-2466213-A (GB)
Title: Pixel array with shared pixel architecture and staggered readout circuitry
Inventor: BOGAERTS JAN
IPC: H04N5/3745
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A pixel array comprising a plurality of photo-sensitive elements 301,302 arranged in rows and columns, and shared readout circuitry 303 providing for a group of photo-sensitive elements for reading a value of the elements, characterised by adjacent instances of the shared readout circuitry being staggered with respect to one another. The photo-sensitive elements 301,302 may be photodiodes and the shared readout circuitry 303 may be offset, in a zig-zag manner, by a horizontal distance of one column and a vertical distance of one row of the array. The shared readout circuitry 303 can serve a pair of adjacent photodiodes 301,302 in a row/column of the array or a pair which are diagonally adjacent in the array. Each photodiode 301,302 may have a transfer gate, transfer control line, buffer amplifier, reset switch and select switch. A correction module may be arranged to calculate a pixel value for a defect pixel in the array based on neighbouring, non-defect pixel values. The pixel array may be overlaid with a red, blue and green colour filter array pattern. The staggered instances of the shared readout circuitry 303 results in an improved yield.
Patent GB-2471098-A (GB)
Title: Horse-rug
Inventor: SELLWOOD DEBORAH JEAN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: A horse-rug 100 comprising front 1, rear 2 and intermediate panels 3'. The intermediate panel is in the form of a strip which may be removed to change the length of the horse-rug. Once removed, the front panel may be attached directly to the rear panel, or the intermediate panel may be replaced with another panel 3", 3"', 3"" having a different length. The panels are releasably attached to one another via zips, buttons, hook and loop fastening, buckles etc. The panels may be of different thickness to one another and a lining may be provided. A kit of parts comprising a horse rug and a further panel is also claimed along with a method for changing the length of the horse rug by removing the intermediate panel.
Patent GB-2473178-A (GB)
Title: Retaining frame for a refuse bin.
Inventor: MALLIA PAUL
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: A retaining frame for a bin, particularly a wheelie bin, which comprises a frame 5 secured to a wall or post 4 which in use fits over and around the bin to retain it in place, and a hinged member 3, which may be "L" shaped, which lies over the bin and locks to the fame. When locked into the frame the bin is immobilised and the lid is secured in the closed position. The frame may have side sections 5 to assist in retaining the bin. The frame may have fixing points to allow fitment to walls or a ground plate so it can be fixed as a free standing unit. The frame may be electroplated or galvanized and covered in a coating to resist corrosion.
Patent GB-2471683-A (GB)
Title: A remotely operated door security device
Inventor: GREEN ROBIN
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2009-07-07
Abstract: A door security device comprising a flexible member 120 such as a chain for limiting the opening of a door wherein the security device can be remotely released enabling a person outside to disable a security device on the inside. The remote controlled locking means may comprise a radio frequency operated solenoid 40 wherein solenoid bolt 60 is normally biased to project through a slot in the end of the door chain securing it in place; the chain end of the door chain may comprise a plate 100 with an aperture 110. Upon retraction of the solenoid the chain is released.
Patent GB-2459060-A (GB)
Title: Coil mounting system for a generator or wheel motor
Inventor: BOUGHTWOOD MARTIN
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2009-08-05
Abstract: The coil mounting system for an electric motor or generator includes one or more coil teeth 100 for windably receiving a coil for the motor and a back portion (back iron) 150 for attachably receiving a plurality of the coil teeth. The dovetail may be in the form of a V shaped projection 106 which follows the flux paths between the core and the pole. Cut-outs 130 may contain aluminium rods 134 to improve heat dissipation to the stator body. The back iron may be sectional with the poles connecting the adjacent segments and the poles and back iron may be both laminated, the lamination of the back iron being radially staggered. The description additionally discloses magnet mounting, fluid cooling, sealing, rotor position sensing, noise reduction, control electronics mounting and coil layout, control circuitry, traction and suspension control and braking control.
Patent GB-2463968-A (GB)
Title: Generic interface for batch and continuous processes in a process plant.
Inventor: PETTUS NATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: An integrated interface application for monitoring and interacting with both batch and non-batch or continuous processes in a process plant has a number of independent stand-alone software objects defining various batch process interface views embedded within a non-batch process control interface application. A blackboard service is provided for storing batch control data used by the various stand alone software objects. The blackboard service may be adapted to communicate with a batch control server to receive batch control data for populating the various batch interface views with data relating to various batch processes being carried out in the process plant and to send instructions for controlling the various batches input by users via the various batch interface views.
Patent GB-2467400-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle handlebar bag
Inventor: GOODHART PETER BURFORD
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 2009-10-29
Abstract: A bag with ties designed to fasten behind the handlebars of a bicycle, such as under a handlebar stem, and to be slung over the handlebars to hang above the front wheel. The bag may include a flap with two eyes (4, fig. 1) through which the ties can be threaded to enable the top of the bag to be compressed by tightening the ties.
Patent GB-2478515-A (GB)
Title: Filter holder
Inventor: RAHIMI DARIUS
IPC: B01D29/07
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A filter holder comprising a first part 10 and a second part 20 which is releasably attachable to the first part, wherein each of the first part and the second part comprise a plurality of substantially parallel bars 11, 21 and wherein when the first part is attached to the second part, the bars of the first part interleave with the bars of the second part. Preferably a set of protrusions formed as teeth 12, 13, 22, 23 is provided on each of the first and second parts and serves to trap a filter material placed in the filter holder. Preferably a handle 30 is provided on the second filter part and is formed from finger recesses 31 or may comprise a flexible strip of material. Advantageously the filter holder is utilised as a filter frame particularly for retaining a corrugated or pleated filter material for use in ventilation systems.
Patent GB-796936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to venetian blinds
Inventor: ODENWELLER HEINZ
IPC: E06B9/308
Filed: 1956-03-29
Abstract: 796,936. Venetian blinds. ROLLADENFABRIK A. GREISSER AKT.-GES. March 29, 1956, No. 10002/56. Class 20(3) The drive shaft 2 of a venetian blind has rigidly mounted thereon two serrated drums 11, each with collars 27 to retain a slat-carrying tape 13 and a central groove 18 to accommodate a draw cord 17. The shaft 2 is driven by bevel gears 3, 4 from a shaft 5, itself driven by a crank shaft 10 through worm gears 6, 7, 8, 9. When the drum 11 is rotated, as in Fig. 3, the draw cord 17 unwinds and the tape 13 is carried until slats 15 supported by cross webs 14 assume the almost vertical position shown in dotted lines; during further movement of the drum, the tape 13 and slats 15 remain stationary since the dead weight of the slats 15 is not overcome by the friction between the tape 13 and the drum 11, but the cord 17 continues to be unwound. Movement in the opposite direction brings the slats 15 to a horizontal position and then to the opposite vertical position, and winds up the cord 17.
Patent GB-178124-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic change-speed gearing device with rotary gear case
IPC: F16H39/36
Filed: 1922-04-07
Abstract: 178,124. M÷hl, S. April 9, 1921, [Convention date]. Clutches and speed-varying mechanism.-In hydraulic variable-speed gears comprising two pumps or a pump and motor enclosed in an oilfilled casing capable of rotation the pumps and motors are of the gear-wheel type and of variable capacity. In the form illustrated in Fig. 2, the casing H is fixed to the driving-shaft M and carries an internally-toothed, rim R<1>, which forms a pump in conjunction with a pinion r<1> rotatably mounted on an eccentric E', the motor comprising a toothed rim R<2> connected to the driven shaft N and a pinion r<2> on an eccentric E<2>, The eccentrics are carried by a sleeve L and provided with a slot for an arm T mounted on a sleeve V and provided with a passage U forming the pump outlet and motor inlet. A sleeve c, slidably mounted on the sleeve V and engaging helical grooves on the sleeve L, serves to operate the arm T to adjust the positions of the pump outlet and motor inlet and thereby control the pump and motor. The sleeve L is normally held by a brake band b, but is freed when the driving and driven shafts are mechanically coupled by a bar h being moved into a recess k. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the shaft M carrying the casing may serve as the driving or driven shaft, the shaft L as the driven or driving shaft, and the rim R<2> is connected to a sleeve N normally held by the brake band. The eccentrics E<1>, E<2> are fixed to the shaft L and sleeve W respectively, and the adjusting-sleeve c is slidably mounted on the shaft L and engages helical grooves of different pitch on the sleeves W, V.
Patent GB-415515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thrift or money boxes
IPC: A45C1/12
Filed: 1933-04-03
Abstract: 415,515. Money boxes. RICKARD, R., 14a, Garway Road, Bayswater, London. April 3, 1933, No. 10012. [Class 18.] A money box of sheet metal construction has a number of coin slots 5 each communicating with a separate compartment of a locked sliding drawer 3. Labels are visible through openings 7. A recess 17 receives the bow of the padlock 11.
Patent GB-202354-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in recording telephonic conversation
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 1922-04-08
Abstract: 202,354. Zinke, O. April 8, 1922. Electric sound-boxes.-A phonograph is adapted to be used either for recording and reproducing telephone messages or for use independently of the telephone circuit as a dictating machine, without interchanging or removing any of its parts. For this purpose, the sound-box, Fig. 3, has in. addition to the usual speaking tube 4 or the like, an electromagnet 12 adapted to be connected to the line wires of a telephone system. The diaphragm 5, which is adjacent to the magnet-poles,. and is connected as usual to a lever 7 carrying the recording and reproducing tools is thus. adapted to be vibrated electromagnetically when the magnet is switched into the telephone circuit; when the apparatus is electrically disconnected, the diaphragm is vibrated directly by sound transmitted through the tube &c. 4, and also serves for reproducing from the record 10. To connect theelectromagnet in the circuit, either in series or parallel with an ordinary telephone receiver, a. switch is provided, comprising a disc G, Fig. 2, which carries two metal segments o, p coacting with fixed pairs of contact-fingers, one pair l. m being directly connected to the electromagnet of the sound-box and the other pair q, d being. adapted to be connected to the telephone line wires 1, 2 through a plug and jack k. On partially rotating the disc by means of a press-button D<1>, the pairs of fingers are connected together through the segments; when the disc is moved' in the opposite direction by another button D<2> the connection to the sound-box is broken, and the contact-fingers q, d are short-circuited at n.
Patent GB-1217011-A (GB)
Title: Glassy sodium polyphosphates
Inventor: ZOBEL DIETMAR
IPC: C03C3/16
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,217,011. Glassy sodium polyphosphate. STICKSTOFFWERK PIESTERITZ VEB. 1 March, 1968, No. 10071/68. Heading C1A. Phosphite free glassy sodium polyphosphates of the Graham's salt type are produced from a solution or slurry of a mixture of NaH 2 PO 4  and NaH 2 PO 3 , in an oxidizing atmosphere, by removing water, melting the mixture at above 700‹ C. and then quenching the melt. The molar ratio NaH 2 PO 4  : NaH 2 PO 3  # 1 and preferably in the range 9 : 1 to 2 : 1. NaH 2 PO 4  may be partly or wholly replaced by an intermediate product of the condensation reaction: nNaH 2 PO 4  # (NaPO 3 ) n .H 2 O + (n - 1 )H 2 O. A preferred intermediate of this reaction is Ne 2 H 2 P 2 O 7 . The phosphate used in the process may be made from hypophosphite.
Patent GB-627347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in braking apparatus for vehicles
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 1947-04-16
Abstract: 627,347. Drum-brakes. SERVO-FREIN DEWANDRE SOC. ANON. April 16, 1947, No. 10132. Convention date, Feb. 16, 1946. [Class 103 (i)] The shoes of a brake are brought up to the brake drum by a cam acting on one end of the shoes, the effective pressure being applied by force-multiplying mechanism actuated by the cam operating member and acting on the other ends of the shoes. During release only the cam returns so that the force-multiplying mechanism serves to adjust the shoes for wear. As shown, the shaft 4 of a cam 8 which engages rollers on the lower ends of brake shoes 3 is connected to the operating rod 31 and by an arm 5, link 27, pin-and-slot 29, 30 to an arm 16, coupled through a friction ratchet 15, to a shaft 14 which drives through worm gear 12, 13 a right- and left-hand threaded shaft carrying nut members 23, 24 to which the shoes are pivoted. During initial movement of the rod 31 to apply the brake, the shoes are moved into contact with the drum by the cam. The link 28 then engages the pin 30 so that the effective pressure is applied to the shoes through the worm gear and screw and nut mechanism. During this second stage, the rollers 9, 9<SP>1</SP> ride upon cylindrical surfaces of the cam which thus has no further action on the shoes. During the release action, the cam and the arm 16 are returned to normal position by springs 7, 18, the arm abutting on a stop 17, but since the shaft 14 is not turned, the normal clearance of the shoes from the drum remains constant irrespective of wear of the friction linings.
Patent GB-567726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in waste-heat fire-tube boilers
IPC: F22B1/18
Filed: 1943-06-24
Abstract: 567,726. Fire-tube boilers. SPENCERBONECOURT, Ltd., and JOHNSTON, W. F. June 24,1943, No. 10197. [Classes 64 (iii) and 123 (ii)] A waste-heat fire-tube boiler comprises a main shell 1, a group 11 of fire tubes disposed between a waste gas flue 23 and a smoke box 16, and a group 12 of return fire tubes 12 leading from said smoke box 16 to a second smoke box 17 which is in communication with an induced draught flue 18. All the tubes 11, 12 are jointed to a common plate 9 at the smoke box end 16, but at the opposite end they are jointed to separate plates 4, 6 respectively, the plate 6 being formed with an eccentric aperture 8 for passage of the tubes 11. and the two plates being connected by an annular extension 2 of the boiler shell 1. The tubes of the group 11 are arranged in two sections, with a vertical lane therebetween, and the tube group 12 also in two sections disposed respectively at opposite sides of said group 11.
Patent GB-565907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the scarfing of timber
IPC: B27G5/04
Filed: 1943-06-24
Abstract: 565,907. Wood-working machines. SHADBOLT, H. R. June 24, 1943, No. 10241. [Class 145 (i)] A planing-machine for scarfing or bevelling timber or plywood comprises cutters A mounted on a rotary block B and set at a suitable angle to produce the desired bevel, the cutters projecting through an opening in a resiliently mounted plate E, which presses the work O upwards into contact with an overlying plate L. The plate L is vertically adjustable on a fence N, which is moved along the table C of the machine. The plate E is normally supported proud of the surface of the table by springs H contained in sockets J depending from the table.