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Patent GB-2463688-A (GB)
Title: Locking plugs and the like into a three pin electrical socket
Inventor: JACKSON-LOCKYER ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: H01R13/62
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A three pin connecting plug has slots or grooves 4, 5, 6 cut or formed into the plug's pins which engage the gate / shutter mechanism of the electrical socket outlet to lock the plug into position until intentionally released. The release may use a pin 9 or any form of probe, key, rod, switch, button or the like to open the gate or shutter mechanism. The plug may be a conducting plug, or may be an adaptor, converter, or dummy plug.
Patent GB-2451774-A (GB)
Title: Aging-resistant permanent magnet made from an alloy powder and method for producing same
Inventor: REPPEL GEORG WERNER
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing pressed permanent magnets, comprising the following steps: providing a mixture of at least one magnetic powder and one duroplastic binder and pressing said mixture to form a moulding body. In order to obtain a durable and particularly reliable protection against oxidation and corrosion, the moulding body is impregnated with an acid-solvent mixture in an impregnation bath before hardening of the duroplastic binder, whereby the entire surface of the permanent magnet is covered with a reaction layer.
Patent GB-2451610-A (GB)
Title: Lead screw actuator with torsional anti-backlash nut
Inventor: ERIKSON KEITH W
IPC: F16H25/20
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A linear actuator assembly (10), comprising a rotating lead screw (11) with external threads; and a nut assembly with threads engageable with the external threads of the lead screw (11); and a guide tube (13) having a hollow interior portion with at least one internal surface (51,52,53). The lead screw (11) and nut assembly are located within the hollow interior portion of the guide tube (13), and the guide tube (13) is configured to prevent the nut assembly from rotating with the lead screw (11). The nut assembly translates in a linear direction within the guide tube (13) as the lead screw (11) rotates. A portion of the nut assembly, such as a wedge (25), is radially biased against the at least one internal surface (51,52,53) of the guide tube (13) to minimize torsional backlash of the actuator assembly.
Patent GB-2463737-A (GB)
Title: System for determining the location of a user, particularly for transaction validation
Inventor: ERHART GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A system is disclosed that features a transport vehicle 101 in which a responsive object 111 is present, such as an automobile in which a cellular phone is present, in which the object 111 is equipped to provide location data when queried. The vehicle 101 is fitted with sensors 131, 141 that detect the responsive object 111 and the location of the vehicle respectively. A proxy 121 is provided that represents the responsive object 111. Using information from the sensors 131, 141, the proxy 121 responds to a location query on behalf of the responsive object 111 if it is determined that the object 111 is within the vehicle 101. The proxy 121 is preferably configured such that it is better able than the responsive object 111 to estimate the responsive object's 111 location. For example, the location sensor 141 may be a GPS receiver, whilst the responsive object uses mobile telephone triangulation to estimate position data. Preferably, sensors 142, 143 detect state and environmental information of the vehicle 101, such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure. A transaction terminal 151 at a known location is preferably provided and a transaction validator 161 may authorise a transaction based upon a comparison of the location data from the terminal 151 and the proxy 121.
Patent GB-2456064-A (GB)
Title: System and method for defining billable labor by setting profit
Inventor: ZALTA DANNY P
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a system and method for ensuring a desired profit percentage in a business that provides a service for fees. Business will know what prices to charge for any profit level desired. Three profit areas can be used to arrive at a service fee; labor, equipment, and inventory. Input of a desired profit will automatically recalculate how billable labor is charged out in each billable labor dollar of revenue. Preferably, electronic sales information is received that represents a sum of fees received for providing the service. Further, electronic inventory cost information is received that represents a cost of goods sold during the course of providing the service. Moreover, electronic billable labor cost information is received that represents a cost of billable labor, and electronic non-billable labor cost information representing cost of non-billable labor. Furthermore and in a preferred embodiment, electronic overhead cost information is preferably received that represents a cost of overhead. An electronic profit percentage value is preferably received that represents a percentage of fees charged for the service to be allocated for profit. Also, a portion of the labor fee charged is calculated to represent billable labor, non billable labor, and overhead.
Patent GB-2457354-A (GB)
Title: Indicator for electrosurgical device state
Inventor: MARION DUANE W
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: Ablation performance indicator for electrosurgical devices is described where ablation is typically characterized by the generation of a plasma discharge at the electrode assembly of an electrosurgical probe. When the electrode begins firing, the current waveform assumes a distinct appearance characterized by a spike at the leading edge of each half cycle followed by a lower level for the remaining period of the half cycle. A calculation of the waveform's Crest Factor can be used to determine the state at the electrode, e.g., whether the ablative energy is causing a desirable ablative effect on the electrode. This provides real-time measurements of the RMS and peak current amplitudes along with the Crest Factor and may also be used as limits or inputs to control algorithms or as inputs to indicate whether the device is in its ablative or non-ablative state.
Patent GB-2455215-A (GB)
Title: Organic electronic device having vertical active layer
Inventor: SMITH EUAN C
IPC: H01L51/05
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: An insulating separator structure 104 is formed on a substrate 102, electrodes are formed over the substrate and the separator structure such that a lower electrode 106 is formed on the substrate and an upper electrode 108 is formed on the separator; a layer of organic semiconducting material is deposited over said first and second electrodes to form a vertical channel connecting the lower and upper electrodes, OTFT, thyristor or diode devices are formed.
Patent GB-2468337-A (GB)
Title: Sender verifier that issues decryption key to message recipient after testing the key by decrypting verification request with it
Inventor: HAWKES MICHAEL IAN
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: User browser10issues verification110and secure120requests encrypted using a single session key, which was previously issued by the verifier20. The verifier20checks request110by decrypting it with said key and possibly applying further publisher authorisation rules250,260. If these steps are successful a copy of the key is issued to the web security manager30, via security server40. Preferably this channel is such that the user cannot deliver the key to the web security manager, thereby bypassing verification. Upon receipt of the key the web security manager30can decrypt and process210-240request120in association with web data manager50. A secure response is then returned190-200to the user browser10. Verifier20may also issue a new session key to user browser10for use in the next secure session when verification is successful.
Patent GB-2460949-A (GB)
Title: A therapeutic temperature maintaining device
Inventor: ALLEN SIMON
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: A therapeutic device for relieving an affected part of the body comprises a mass of material such as beeswax, paraffin wax or soya wax which in use is capable of maintaining the natural temperature range of the affected part when retained on the skin near the affected part. The wax may contain a thermoelectric device for controlling the temperature of the wax. The invention also extends to articles of apparel containing such a therapeutic device.
Patent GB-2465655-A (GB)
Title: A hose having liquid crystal polymer weave and polyurethane outer liner
Inventor: LOCKHART MARK
IPC: B29C48/06
Filed: 2009-09-23
Abstract: A hose comprises an outer jacket which includes warp 502 and weft 501 yarns made of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), the warp and weft yarns arranged in a weave, an outer polyurethane liner 620 extruded onto the outer jacket and extending through the woven fabric in pillars, an inner liner 710 having an exterior coated with adhesive 711, the adhesive engaging the warp and weft yarns and the polyurethane liner pillars 630. The yarn may be woven in a twill weave in a repeating pattern of 2-4-2-4. The pillars may not extend uniformly through the jacket. Preferably seven-ply warp and nine-ply weft yarns are used, the yarns twisted 0.6 turns per centimetre. An electrical conductor may be buried in the outer liner. The liquid crystal polymer of the braid is preferably VectranTM. The hose is ideally a fire hose or a fuel transfer hose.
Patent GB-2472280-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring responsive loads connected to electrical power networks
Inventor: HOWE ANDREW
IPC: G01R21/133
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: A system 10 is operable to monitor and determine a level of responsive-load electrical power network service provided by power consuming devices 100 coupled via an electrical power network grid to power generators. The responsive-load service can include frequency and load control. The system 10 includes communication system 40 to indicate the responsive-load service being provided to a data processing arrangement 50 for controlling and monitoring the electrical power network. The operating characteristics of power consuming devices are measured and numerically modelled and an operating regime including operating rules is developed form the model and applied to the devices. The measured characteristics can be verified after installation and include times that the devices can switch on/off, a working ratio and operating cycles times. The frequency response provision can be estimated using an inverter and the operating point, e.g. of temperature, be used to signal the availability of devices for responsive-load service. The responsive load devices can include a refrigerator, a washing machine, heating and air conditioning systems, ovens, electric vehicles, irrigation systems and manufacturing facilities, and are used to stabilise demand in an electrical power network.
Patent GB-131393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cutting Machines.
IPC: D06H7/02
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 131,393. Bates, A., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. June 18, 1918. Cutting-out apparatus.-The cutter of a cutting- out press is automatically operated a second time to ensure complete severance. The invention is described in connexion with a clicking press of the type disclosed in Specifications 22023/05 and 6165/10, the press being operated from an eccentric X through toggle gear T, R. The parts are so designed that the links T, R are swung into their straightened position to operate the press and to a position beyond to relieve the pressure whereby their return movement effects a second cutting movement. In a modification, a double cutting operation may be obtained directly from an eccentric shaft driven for two revolutions from a starting gear.
Patent GB-295414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the suspension and shielding of radio valves
IPC: H01J5/12
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 295,414. Hall, A., and Ferranti, Ltd. April 12, 1927. Vacuum tubes.-A valve h is entirely surrounded by a cover k and base a of lead or material possessing a similar low modulus of elasticity. The valve holder may be mounted on a bed of sponge rubber and provided with a stop to limit its upward movement, or, as shown, the holder b is supported by a cradle of strings o on uprights n. A ring j of sponge rubber is attached to the cover. In a modification the holder is supported by piles of wash-leather washers on vertical supports, and similar washers are placed above the holder on the. supports.
Patent GB-527096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electron discharge devices for use in high frequency circuits
IPC: H03F1/08
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 527,096. Thermionic valves. MARCONI'S WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CO., Ltd. March 31, 1939, No. 10103. Convention date, March 31, 1938. [Class 39 (i)] In order to reduce the mutual inductances and increase the mutual capacity of the leads in a highfrequency valve each electrode is provided with a number of leads and the leads from one electrode alternate with those from another. In its arrangement shown the grid 3 is provided with four leads 6 sealed through the base 8 of the valve. The cathode 4 is also provided with four leads 7, two being connected to the filament and two to the centre support 9. The points at which the leads pass through the base 8 and arranged in a circle, the leads 6 alternating with the leads 7 as shown.
Patent GB-793457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the mixing of materials
IPC: B01F7/04
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: 793,457. Mixing-machines. LODIGE. W., LODIGE, F., and LUCKE, J. April 6, 1955 [April 6, 1954], No. 10117/55. Class 86 In a mixing machine comprising a container 1, adapted to be stationary or to rotate slowly, at least one rotatable shaft 2 extending therethrough, and mixing elements such as 6 or 7 or 8 fixed to the shaft 2 by arms 3 axially and angularly displaced relatively to each other, a plurality of friction plates 4 extend inwardly from the wall of the. container and are so disposed relatively to the mixing elements that the material, during mixing, is triturated and/ or kneaded between opposed surfaces of said plates and elements. The elements 6, Fig. 10, are wedge-shaped hollow bodies which are curved to the contour of the container and the sides of which are provided with trailing extensions 6a adapted to coact with the friction plates 4. Other alternative elements are described, including one comprising two bars 7, 7<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 14, mounted on a single arm 3; the bars are inclined to the bar at opposite acute angles and have their front faces convexly curved. The plates 4 may be apertured or have smooth, roughened or fluted surfaces, and they may extend over all or only part of the inner periphery of the container. A feed hopper 9 is provided at one end of the container, and at the other end there is a housing 10 open at thebottom for removal of the mixed-material, the material passing from the container 1 to the housing 10 through a vertical opening 11 having an adjustable door in the form of a slide 12. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the part of the container to which the friction plates 4 are secured is hinged at 13 to the other part of the container.
Patent GB-610242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in drying cabinets
IPC: F26B9/06
Filed: 1946-04-02
Abstract: 610,242. Hot closets. DAVIS, S. H. April 2. 1946. No. 10162. Convention date, May 8, 1945. [Class 34(i)] A drying cabinet of the type comprising a drying chamber 21 with an air heating chamber 22 separated therefrom by a perforated partition 23, has corrugated bottom plate 24 provided with a heater 26 and downwardly directed baffles 27.
Patent GB-944127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of producing portland cement and simultaneously obtaining alumina as by-product
IPC: C04B7/02
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: Portland cement clinker containing mainly alite is produced with alumina as by-product by a process wherein raw materials capable of reacting to produce 2CaO.SiO2 and 5CaO.3Al2O3 together with CaO.FeO and metallic iron, such as marl, limestone or chalk mixed with smoke dust ashes, coal slates or blast-furnace slag, are sintered under reducing conditions to produce a clinker according to the method of the parent invention, the clinker is rapidly cooled, e.g. for a period not exceeding 30 minutes, so as to disintegrate into a powder of maximum particle size 20 microns, part of the alumina is extracted from the powder with an aqueous alkali, e.g. soda solution, the remainder of the powder in the slurry, to which inhibitors such as molasses may be added, being mixed with CaCO3, e.g. chalk, and reburnt to obtain the Portland cement clinker preferably containing 75% alite.
Patent GB-179060-A (GB)
Title: An improved method of and apparatus for measuring the calorific value of combustible gases or other chemically reactive agents
IPC: G01N25/42
Filed: 1921-04-07
Abstract: 179,060. Igranic Electric Co., Ltd., (Cutler-Hammer Manufacturing Co.). April 7, 1921. Calorimeters. - In a continuous-flow calorimeter, the ratio between the rates of supply of combustible fluid and cooling fluid is automatically adjusted so that a constant rise in temperature of the cooling-fluid is produced, the calorific value of the combustible fluid being measured in terms of this ratio. As shown, combustible gas, air for combustion, and cooling- air are supplied by wet meters 5, 6, 7 respectively, driven by a motor 9, the meters 6, 7 being driven at the same speed by fixed gearing, while the meter 5 is driven by a varia.ble-speed device comprising the cone wheels 10, 11 and displaceable idler 12. All the meters are disposed in a single tank 8, and the gas-conduit 13 contains a pressure-reducing device 14 comprising a barrier having a reduced aperture, and an open-ended pipe 18 between the barrier and the meter. This device ensures that the gas is supplied to the meter at atmospheric pressure; air is drawn in at atmospheric pressure through the pipe 15. The temperatures of the cooling-air before and after passing around the burner 1 are respectively communicated to resistance thermometers 19, 20 included in the usual wheatstone-bridge circuit, which also includes a resistance 35 within the tank 8, designed to compensate for errors due to variations in the initial temperature of the cooling-air. Movements of the galvanometer needle are caused to effect closure of the circuit of one of the solenoids 26, 27 by the means described in Specification 153,817. The plungers of the solenoids carry pawls adapted to rotate a ratchet wheel 28, the shaft of which is geared to the shaft 30 having a screw-threaded extremity on which is mounted a nut 31 carrying the idler 12, so that rotation of the wheel 28 causes displacement of the idler, and the rate of supply of gas is thereby varied until the balance is restored. The wheel 28 is also connected to the recorder 29.
Patent GB-1428773-A (GB)
Title: Snap-action electric switches
IPC: H01H13/28
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1428773 Retractive switches; thermal switches BURGESS MICRO SWITCH CO Ltd 26 Feb 1974 [2 March 1973] 10360/73 Heading H1N A snap-action switch comprises a housing in which is mounted a snap-acting switching mechanism 6, 12, 14, movable by a push button 18 between a rest position (as shown) and a normally displaced position into and/or out of engagement with one or more fixed contacts 20, the switching mechanism including a current carrying member 14 (coil spring) which, on movement of the switching mechanism by a predetermined amount beyond the normally displaced position engages with an additional contact 26 to establish an electrical path between member 14 and additional contact 26. It is stated that the pushbutton 18 may be operated by a thermally sensitive element (unspecified) and that the snap-acting mechanism may include a leaf spring (unspecified).
Patent GB-1466543-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for a motor vehicle
IPC: B60R22/28
Filed: 1975-03-13
Abstract: 1466543 Vehicular safety devices R SATZINGER 13 March 1975 [4 April 1974] 10438/75 Heading B7B [Also in Division A4] The front seat of a vehicle has a backrest 7 pivotally secured to a seat rest 6 and is secured to the vehicle by energy absorbing dampers 9, 11 connected between the vehicle body and the back and seat rests respectively and a safety harness having a lap belt 4 secured at each end to the seat rest and a shoulder belt 1 secured at one end to the seat rest and at the other end 3 to the vehicle body. A cushion 8 which restrains a rear seat occupant in the event of a crash may be secured to the rear of the backrest. The rear seats of the vehicle may be connected to further dampers.
Patent GB-449709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to curtain rail brackets
IPC: A47H1/124
Filed: 1935-04-04
Abstract: 449,709. Curtain - rail brackets. HARRISON (BIRMINGHAM), Ltd., and HARRISON, S. C., Bradford Street Works, Bradford Street, Birmingham. April 4, 1935, No. 10454. [Class 52 (v)] Means for adjustably securing a curtain rail g to a supporting bracket c comprises a clamping piece a slidable on both the rail and the bracket and having a resilient or otherwise movable part e adapted to extend across the rail, so that when a screw h inserted through the part e is tightened against one side of the bracket the clamping piece grips both the bracket and the rail. The clamping piece comprises a plate, parallel edges b of which are bent up and over to form a channel receiving the flat bracket c and further parts bent down to form flanges f slotted to receive the upper flange of the rail. The resilient tongue e is curved transversely and has a threaded aperture for the screw h which bears on the underside of the bracket.
Patent GB-589552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in shoe heels
IPC: A43B21/24
Filed: 1944-06-01
Abstract: 589,552. Boots and shoes. BECK, M. June 1, 1944, Nos. 10526 and 10527. Convention dates, June 9, 1943, and April 1, 1944. [Class 17 (ii)] The height at the forward outer corner B of the heel of a shoe measured from the tread face to the heel seat 2 is less than other parts of the heel to bring the heel bone, the protuberance of the fifth metatarsal bone and the toe joint of that bone on a straight line when the foot is weighted to prevent flat foot in the wearer. This may be achieved in building up the heel or by attachment of an appropriately shaped lift 3, as shown, to the heel. If desired, instead of imparting the requisite diagonal slope over the whole surface of the tread of the heel it may be confined to the half towards the forward outer corner. An inversely wedge-shaped inset may be placed under the heel of the shoe if the outward slope of the inner sole produced by the heel is undesirable.
Patent GB-969670-A (GB)
Title: A protector for footwear
IPC: A43B23/30
Filed: 1962-03-20
Abstract: 969,670. Protectors for shoes. L. C. HEAL, and E, N. G. SMYTH. March 20, 1963 [March 20, 1962], No. 10581/62. Heading A3B. A protector for the backs of shoes comprises a flexible web 3 with means such as a hook 1 for engaing the rear edge of the shoe and a loop 4 for encircling the heel. In alternative embodiments (not shown) there may be a vertical flexible metal insert in the web associated with a metal spring clip encircling the heel and instead of the hook 1 an extension of the web itself may hook over the rear edge of the shoe.