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Patent GB-2457838-A (GB)
Title: Device for exercising or supporting the pelvic floor muscles
Inventor: ARMITAGE CAROL
IPC: A61H21/00
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A device (101) for supporting or exercising the pelvic floor muscles in a female human. The device has a unitary elongate body having a first enlarged end (103), a second enlarged end (105), and a relatively narrow interconnecting region (107) that interconnects the first enlarged end and the second enlarged end. The first enlarged end (103) generally extends in a first direction from the interconnecting region (107) and from one end of the interconnecting region. The second enlarged end (105) generally extends in a second generally opposite direction from the interconnecting region (107) and from the other end of the interconnecting region. The first enlarged end (103), the second enlarged end (105), and the narrow interconnecting region (107) are substantially fully insertable into the vagina to provide resistance to contraction of the pelvic floor muscles.
Patent GB-2460348-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for determining producibility of a formation using flexural mechanical resonator measurements
Inventor: REITTINGER PETER W
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: The present disclosure presents illustrative embodiments of a method for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. A system is disclosed for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. A data structure is disclosed for storing data useful for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using; a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. The data structure provides a structural and functional inter-relationship between the data structure, data in the data structure and a computer and computer software provided in an illustrative embodiment.
Patent GB-2472040-A (GB)
Title: Cultivation of algae for microclimate modification
Inventor: TULIE GARY
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: Apparatus for the cultivation of algae seaweed or salt water plants comprises a generally vertical frameFfrom which a mesh or plurality of ropesBare suspended. The algae grow on the mesh or ropes which may be impregnated by algal spores and are irrigated by seawater which is sprayed or mistedDover the ropes/mesh. The frames are arranged in lines at right angles to the prevailing wind and rows of conventional crops may be grown in between rows of the algae cultivation apparatus. The misting spray keeps the algae moist and provides high levels of evaporation, therefore locally increasing the humidity of the air. Use of the apparatus has the potential for modification of outdoor micro-climate.
Patent GB-2459816-A (GB)
Title: Remotely activatable locator system and method
Inventor: NALLEY ELWOOD JAMES
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A method for locating an entity attached to a locator device. The method comprises of receiving, at the locator device, a message over a cellular network; and responsive to receiving the message, automatically initiating a call over the cellular network to enable a party answering the call to determine a location of the locator device.
Patent GB-420128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to change speed gearing for cycles
IPC: B62M9/16
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 420,128. Variable-speed chain gearing. EGG, O., 43, Avenue de la Grande ArmÚe, Paris. April 3, 1934, No. 10028. [Class 80 (ii)] [See also Group XXXI] In variable-speed chain gearing for cycles of the type comprising several sprockets of different sizes on the rear wheel hub and a chain-shifting member adapted to act on the side of the chain, in combination with spring tensioning-means, such as a jockey sprocket, acting on the inside of the chain, a spring- controlled lever is so mounted on the frame as to be rotatable about an axis lying in a plane parallel to that of the frame, rotational movement of the lever causing its operative end to bear on the side of the chain and move the chain transversely from one sprocket to another. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the chain 1 is shifted laterally by an arm 9 on a rod 10, which is slidably and rotatably mounted on the frame, its upper end being fitted with a handle 12 by which the rod is first pushed down into the operative position against the action of a spring 11, and then turned to shift the chain. A jockey sprocket 14 is mounted on a lever 16, which is pivoted at 17, is acted upon by a spring 19, and is provided with a pedal 20, whereby the tension of the chain may be released. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the lower run of the chain is engaged by a forked lever 28 rotatably mounted on a vertical stud 29 on a bracket 30 secured to the chain stay 31, the lever 28 being operated against the action of a spring 32 by a Bowden cable 35 acting on an arm 33, the sheath of the cable bearing against an arm 34 on the bracket. In either form, the chain is prevented from wedging between the wheel spokes and the adjacent sprocket by a conical guard plate fitted on the wheel.
Patent GB-940916-A (GB)
Title: Improved organopolysiloxane rubber compositions
IPC: C08K5/098
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: 940,916. Silicone rubbers. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. March 20, 1961 [April 11, 1960], No. 10056/61. Heading C3T. A silicone rubber-forming composition comprises by weight, 10 to 200 parts of a filler, 100 parts of an organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of at least 100,000 cps. at 25‹C. and consisting essentially of mono-, di- and tri-organosiloxane units, the organic radicals of the siloxane being monovalent hydrocarbon (saturated or unsaturated), halohydrocarbon or cyanoalkyl radicals, there being an average of 1À98 to 2À01 of such radicals per Si atom, and an effective amount of a metal oxide or salt selected from nickel acetate, nickel chloride, nickel octoate, nickel oxide and tungsten oxide. Effective amounts are from 0À01 to 3 pts. of metal salt and from 0À8 to 20 pts. of metal oxide per 100 pts. of siloxane. Fillers, such as reinforcing silicas, TrO 2 , CaCO3, Fe2O3, diatomaceous earth and lithopone, and structure reducing additives, e.g. diphenylsilanediol, may be added, and the compositions cured by heating with organic peroxides or by high energy electron irradiation. The salts are usually added in the form of solutions and the oxides as fine powders. Examples are given.
Patent GB-698757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to turbines
Inventor: SKELLERN JOHN
IPC: F03B1/00
Filed: 1951-04-30
Abstract: 698,757. Milling; making turbine nozzles. NAPIER & SON, Ltd., D. April 25, 1952 [April 30, 1951], No. 10071/51. Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iii). [Also in Group XXVI] An annular turbine nozzle ring E is formed by slotting a solid ring at E<SP>2</SP>. The dividing walls between the passages are parallel-sided and may be formed by cutting the two faces of each dividing wall simultaneously by a pair of twin rotary cutters moving in a straight line, and then rotating the ring through an angle and cutting the two faces of the next dividing wall, during which operation the previously partially cut slot will be completed.
Patent GB-1467490-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic tyres
IPC: B60C15/04
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1467490 Bead cores for pneumatic tyres MICHELIN & CIE 6 March 1974 [7 March 1973] 10122/74 Heading B7C The bead core 8 of a pneumatic tyre is formed by winding a single, continuous elongate element of quadrilateral section about an axis, or by winding a ply comprising a plurality of side-byside elongate elements each of quadrilateral section about an axis. The element(s) may be of metal, plastics, or glass fibres, may have a section in the form of a parallelogram (e.g. a rectangle such as a square) a lozenge, or a trapezium (e.g. an isosceles trapezium) and may, when rectangular in section, have bevelled edges. The illustrated core 8 is enveloped by rubber packing 10, a rubber sheath 11, and is surmounted by a rubber filler 12. The rubber of the sheath is harder than that of the packing, and the rubber of the packing is harder than that of the filler.  The radially inner face of the core may be parallel, or inclined with respect, to the tyre axis. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1,097,876.
Patent GB-821731-A (GB)
Title: A cartridge for use as a power unit
IPC: F42B3/04
Filed: 1957-03-28
Abstract: 821,731. Gas-generating cartridges; explosive compositions. OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORPORATION. March 28, 1957 [April 23, 1956], No. 10159/57. Classes 9(1) and 9(2) Gas-producing cartridge comprising rods 5 of a smokeless powder propellant embedded in a resinous matrix 15 has a case 1 with a thickened end 10 in which is a well 13 communicating with the primer recess 11. The case may be moulded from materials such as ethyl cellulose, polyethylene, polystyrene or cellulose acetate or made of metal e.g. brass, copper, steel. A spacer ring 8, which may be of the same material as the case or of natural or synthetic rubber, supports an annular ignition charge 7. This charge may be moulded from black powder or tetryl or may be black powder enclosed in a plastic bag of polyethylene or regenerated cellulose. The primer 12 may be electrically initiated or may be a conventional percussion cap. A composition is given comprising by weight 30-45 parts lead styphnate, 30-40 parts of an inorganic oxidant such as potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, potassium bichromate, barium nitrate, lead peroxide and 15-30 parts of a fuel such as powdered aluminium or zirconium. The rods 5, which are perforated axially, may be made of nitrocellulose or mixtures of nitrocellulose with a liquid explosive polyhydric alcohol or from propellent compositions having a nitrocellulose base and containing an inorganic oxidant such as barium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium sulphate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium perchlorate, sodium perchlorate, potassium chlorate, lead peroxide, tin dioxide and lead stearate. Particles of metal, e.g. tin, aluminium, lead, may be included to modify the burning rate. Polyester resins, phenol formaldehyde or an epichlorhydrin-biphenol polymer may form the matrix. To inhibit the rods, the matrix Composition may be applied to the end faces adjacent the ignition charge 7. By varying the composition of the rods, a charge having any desired burning rate may be produced. In an example the rod composition is about 50 parts by weight gelatinized nitrocellulose, 45 parts nitro-glycerine, 3 parts diethylphthalate, 1 part ethyl centralite, 1 part potassium sulphate, 0.1 part candililla wax and 0.1 part powdered carbon black. To form the charge, the tubes of propellant are placed on metal rods 16, Fig. 3, and the rods 16 are inserted in perforations 17 of end plates 18, 19 of a mould. Side walls 20, 21 are secured around the rods and a spacer plate 23 is fastened between the end plates 18, 19. Molten resinous material is then forced into the mould through a port 24, the air displaced escaping through a port 27. The mould is then heated to cure the resin and after curing allowed to cool before the charge is removed. The charge may then be cut into the required lengths.
Patent GB-1417330-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing steel monobloc wheels
IPC: C21D1/18
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1417330 Differentially heat-treating steel wheels ITALSIDER SpA 2 March 1973 [2 March 1972] 10267/73 Headings C7A and C7N [Also in Division B3] A maroblock wheel of low alloy low carbon quenching steel is rolled, normalized, and rapidly cooled in liquid, brought to tempering temperature, and differentially tempered by cooling the tread part by a liquid while other parts are cooled in air. In an embodiment, the steel is of composition by weight C 0.25-0.35%, Mn 1.00-1.30% Cr 0.90-1.20%, Si 1.00-1.20% Mo 0.20-0.30%, the rest being iron and incidental impurities. After rolling the wheel is cooled slowly to 200‹C, heated to 880‹C and kept at that temperature for about 2 hours, and then quenched in water. It is then heated to 600‹C and kept at that temperature for 3 hours, and differentially tempered by cooling the rim in running water while leaving the remainder to cool in air, cooling taking about 10 to 15 minutes. The resulting wheel was found to have favourable residual compression stresses in the tread portion, and good values of wear, toughness, and thermal and mechanical fatigue resistance.
Patent GB-1030852-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in radio guidance systems for aircraft
Inventor: TONKIN STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: G01S1/02
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 1,030,852. Radio navigation. BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (OPERATING) Ltd. March 8, 1963 [March 16, 1962], No. 10283/62. Heading H4D. In an aircraft landing system for enabling a craft of the kind capable of hovering to be flown to a given position to a high accuracy, the craft is provided with an automatic navigation system including directional guidance means, a programme unit for controlling the guidance means in accordance with a predetermined programme to guide the craft generally in the direction of the given point, and radio transmitting and receiving means; and the ground station equipment includes transmitting means comprising an angularly adjustable aerial for transmitting to the craft range-determining signals and positional information signals, receiving means for receiving range-determining signals from the aircraft, and computing means for deriving positional information, and computing means for deriving positional information relating to the craft from the received range-determining signals, the successive positional information signals being applied from the computer to the transmitting means to provide repeated correction of the craft navigation system. The aircraft may be a drone (i.e. unmanned) capable of vertical take-off and landing and programmed by a unit 12, operating through an auto-pilot 10, to carry out a reconnaissance mission and return to a landing point. Data gathered on the mission is recorded in unit 16 and transmitted to the ground station via C-bonded transmitter 20 when the drone is within radio range of the ground station. The ground station transmits radar signals through an X-band transmitter 32, and on the drone the X-band receiver 38, together with units 40, 42, 18 and the transmitter 20 form a transponder unit so that the range can be derived from the C-band receiver 24 at the ground station. The bearing is derived from the aerials 26 and 34 and computer 46 calculates positional information from the range and bearing and transmits this information to the drone through the X-band transmitter 32 at intervals between the ranging signals; at the drone the positional information is used to correct the position calculated by the computer 14 which controls the auto-pilot. When the drone is 100 metres above the launching and landing vehicle and within a horizontal radius of 20 metres, signals from a beacon 58 are received of a phasesensitive receiver 54 on the landing vehicle. On receipt of these signals a radio link 62-64 causes transmitter 32 to be switched-off, and the cessation of transmitter 32 causes a switch 68 to operate in the drone disconnecting the computer 14 from the auto-pilot. Thereafter the drone is controlled by signals from the landing vehicle transmitted by X-band transmitter 74 as a result of information derived from the receiver 54.
Patent GB-1423471-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for cutting expanded polystyrene
IPC: B26D1/00
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1423471 Cutting apparatus M J RUDNEV 7 March 1974 10350/74 Heading B4B A method of cutting expanded polystyrene, e.g. constructional insulating panels 10 by moving the polystyrene relatively to a rotating circular blade 14 having a non-serrated non- sharp edge to cause the blade to enter the polystyrene and be heated frictionally by contact therewith to a temperature to cause fusion of the polystyrene contacted by the blade. As shown in Fig. 1, a panel 10 comprising sheet metal skins 11 adhered to a core of expanded polystyrene is fed, by feed rollers 20, on its edge first past a pair of blades 14 rotatable by a shaft 15, then past a blade 17 rotatable by a shaft 16 and, finally, past a blade 18 rotatable by a shaft 19. The blades 14 and 17 are adapted to form grooves in the edge of the panel while the blade 18 cuts away excess polystyrene extending beyond the edges of the metal plates. The blades 14 are dished and are formed, e.g. by grinding, with an annular surface 21, Fig. 2, so as to reduce its cutting edge 22 to about half the thickness of the body part of the blade. The trimming is also formed with an annular surface (26) Fig. 4 (not shown) which is perpendicular to the axis of rotation; in a modification, however, Fig. 5 (not shown), the outermost part of the annular surface is dished in a direction opposite to that of the concavity of the blade.
Patent GB-1032492-A (GB)
Title: A ladder for venetian blinds
IPC: E06B9/382
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: 1,032,492. Knitted fabrics. HUNTER DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL (QUEBEC) Ltd. March 11,1964 [March 11,1963], No. 10374/64. Heading D1K. [Also in Division E1] A ladder tape for a Venetian blind comprises two parallel warp-knitted side cords 1, 2 and equally spaced therealong cross-members each comprising a pair of cords 4, 5 spaced apart along the side cords to receive a slot therebetween, and secured to the side cords by interweaving. The cords may be made from weather-resistant material known under the Trade Mark "Trevira".
Patent GB-104004-A (GB)
IPC: F03G7/10
Abstract: 104,004. Cardoso, A. Feb. 5, 1916, [Convention date]. Self-driving machines.-A vertical tube a, passing through guides and attached to the piston of a cylinder p, carries a set of tilting buckets c coupled by a rod g, and is combined with a duplicate device through a double crank v and connecting-rods u. The two cylinders are connected with a funnel o under the buckets, by a pipe s having a valve r, and the tubes end in valves j. A charge of liquid being distributed unequally in the cylinders and air cushions being left, it is assumed that continuous reciprocation and rotation ensue.
Patent GB-141730-A (GB)
Title: Automatic brake for road waggons and similar vehicles
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 1920-04-15
Abstract: 141,730. Sammons, C. W. June 6, 1918, [Convention date]. Actuated by backward pressure of tractor.- A back-wheel brake adapted to be applied by the backward pressure of the draught animal in going down-hill is connected by a system of levers or a cable to the tongue, which is made in two portions, one sliding on the other. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the sliding portion 3 of the tongue is provided with an extension 8 arranged under the fixed portion 1 and connected by links and levers 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 to a draw bar 15, which is connected by a pull rod 18 and a second system of links and levers 19, 20, 22, 23. 25 to the brake beam 26. The sliding portion of the tongue is kept in its normal position by a spring, and a latch is provided whereby the application of the brakes can be prevented when it is desired to back the vehicle.
Patent GB-1269585-A (GB)
Title: A process for the preparation of ester isocyanates
Inventor: BOTTA ARTHUR
IPC: C07C263/10
Filed: 1970-03-05
Abstract: 1,269,585. Ester isocyanates. FARBENFABRIKEN BAYER A.G. 5 March, 1970 [15 March, 1969], No. 10585/70. Heading C2C. A process for the preparation of an ester isocyanate comprises reacting a lactim-o-ether with an at least equivalent quantity of phosgene, by condensation at a phase boundary, in the presence of a hydrogen chloride acceptor, water and an inert solvent immiscible or only slightly miscible with water, at a temperature of from -15 to +25 C. The lactimether, which is preferably of the formula wherein n is from 2 to 15, m is from 1 to 4 and R is a mono or polyvalent, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, may be prepared in situ by reacting a lactam successively with phosgene and a hydroxyl compound at -15 to 30 C. for 3 to 8 hours.
Patent GB-451062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in processes and apparatus for the periodical or continuous manufacture of fermentation organism, such as yeast, or of other fermentation products
IPC: C12M1/04
Filed: 1935-04-05
Abstract: 451,062. Fermenting and aerating liquids. EFFRONT, I. A., 64, Rue d'Arras, Seclin, France, and POPPER, A., Lepseny, Hungary. April 5, 1935, No. 10604. Convention date, April 7, 1934. [Classes 14 (i) and 14 (ii)] Fermentation, particularly for yeast, is carried out in a vessel provided with an ascension conduit into the bottom of which air or other gas is injected so as to effect aeration, the aerated mass rising up the conduit into a second vessel, which may or may not be provided with an ascension conduit. A series of such vessels may be provided, Figs. 2 and 3, which may be in communication also at the bottom. The gas separating from the aerated mass in an intermediate vessel B, Fig. 3, may be used to aerate the mass in the next vessel. The fermentation may be carried out on the counter current principle. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also apparatus in which the aerated mass rises up an ascension conduit and returns to the same vessel, various forms being shown. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-106594-A (GB)
IPC: B27B5/36
Abstract: 106,594. Mouche, E. A. Feb. 1, 1917. Securing saws on shafts.- Two parallel circular saws a, a<1> of adjustable inclination are clamped between the two parts of divided rings b, b<1>. The rings b, b<1> are mounted on diametrically opposite pivots d<2> on rings d, d<1> secured on the shaft and separated by a removable packing-ring g. Screws h, h<1> engaging nuts i, i<1> pivoted in the rings b, b<1>, are provided for adjusting the inclination of the saws. A number of parallel saws may be mounted in a similar manner.
Patent GB-352494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to sliding windows
IPC: E05F11/38
Filed: 1930-04-05
Abstract: 352,494. Vehicle windows ; preventing rattling. DUTFIELD, A. E., 5, Fayland Avenue, Streatham Park, and RAWLINGS MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., 1, Larch Road, Balham, both in London. April 5, 1930, No. 10899. [Class 20 (iii).] Vertically sliding vehicle window sashes slidably engage at the top or both free edges a strut fixed to the window frame to prevent rattling or movement of the sashes. A collar on the top rail 6 of the sash embraces slidably the strut 7 and carries a pivoted toothed, or cam-shaped member 10 adapted to engage the strut. At the edge of the sash opposite the rail 6 a bracket 11 is fixed, Fig. 4, provided with one or two spring tongues 12 engaging grooves in the strut. The bracket is connected to the collar by a rod 13. A hand grip 8 is formed on the collar by grasping which and releasing the pivoted catch &c. 10 the window sash may be adjusted. In wide windows two or more struts may be provided. The invention may be applied to horizontally sliding windows.