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Patent GB-2467900-A (GB)
Title: Flexible electrical energy storage management in hybrid vehicle
Inventor: ANDREWS PAUL FRANCES
IPC: B60K6/28
Filed: 2009-02-11
Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle system with a flexible control architecture that allows the characteristics of its control functions and energy storage systems to be optimised to suit its operating conditions or driving requirements. This system allows vehicles to be optimised for maximum performance and/or maximum fuel efficiency and/or minimum exhaust emissions. The hybrid drive system typically consists of a combustion engine 1, an electric motor/generator 2 and a power transmission device 3. The motor generator 2 converts vehicle motion into electrical energy that is then stored in an energy store 7. On demand the stored electrical energy is used to help provide motion to the vehicle by powering the electric motor 2. This invention allows an engineer or the vehicle driver freedom to choose, by installing values, settings and parameters, how to manage the electrical energy created by the hybrid system, at what rate to capture it and re-use it and by what means to store it within this flexible control architecture.
Patent GB-2469437-A (GB)
Title: Swinging flap vertical axis wind turbine with force asymmetrically mounted vanes
Inventor: MORRIS ROBERT FRASER
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2009-03-09
Abstract: A turbine vane comprises an arm 14 extending radially of a support 16 and a blade 18-24 including a surface rotatably mounted at an axis 26 upon the arm such that it can rotate from first to second positions. The axis is asymmetric relative to the surface forces so that that wind force on the blade perpendicular to the surface is greater on one side of the axis than the force on the other side. There may be stops, e.g. projections or tethers, to control blade rotation and resilient cushioning e.g. rubber or springs to minimise stop impact. The vane may be part of a turbine head and a blade clutch may control blade rotation to balance forces across the head to slow turbine rotation or there may be a turbine brake. The rotation axis may be vertical or horizontal.
Patent GB-2470345-A (GB)
Title: Rotary actuator hinge for connecting first and second wind turbine components.
Inventor: WESTERGAARD CARSTEN HEIN
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A hinged connection apparatus for securing a first wind turbine component, e.g a blade, to a second, e.g. a control surface such as an aileron, comprises a hinge housing in which a rotary actuator 26 is retained. The actuator may comprise a rotary pneumatic or DC motor, a rotary piezo-electric element or shape memory alloy or polymer and may form the hinge pin connecting the first components. The actuator/hinge pin may be axially retractable into the hinge housing of one component for installation of the second component whereafter it is axially extended to engage a coupling formation 29 in the other component and may be moved and locked by a retaining screw 28. The coupling may be a transverse pin or a splined or polygonal plug and socket. Insulation against lightening may be provided.
Patent GB-2469482-A (GB)
Title: Door control linked to operation of hand wash dispenser
Inventor: HARRIMAN RAYMOND
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: Door control apparatus 10 comprises an electrically controllable door lock 12 for locking a door 18 in a closed condition, a hand wash dispenser 14 having a dispenser unit (30, 32, fig.2) for dispensing hand wash, and a lock controller (16, fig.2) which is in communication with the dispenser unit for controlling the lock 12 based on an operation of the dispenser unit. Preferably, a pump and/or a pump controller of the hand wash dispenser 14 includes output means for outputting an activation signal to the lock controller; the output means may be a mechanical switch or flow sensor monitoring the flow of hand wash soap. An electronic override may be provided and controlled by an RFID device. The lock may be wirelessly controlled and include an alarm warning if the door is kept open for an excessive period of time. Using the apparatus which unlocks the door after the hand wash dispenser has been used forces users to wash their hands and may reduce infection in a hygienic environment such as hospitals and food preparation zones.
Patent GB-2458582-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for estimating a characteristic of a fluid downhole using thermal properties of the fluid
Inventor: SROKA STEFAN
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2007-10-06
Abstract: The disclosure provides a system, tools and methods for estimating a property or characteristic of a fluid downhole. In one aspect, the method may include: heating the fluid at a selected or first location during a first time phase, taking temperature measurements of the fluid substantially at the selected location during a second time phase, and estimating the property of the downhole fluid using temperature measurements. Temperature measurements may also be taken at a location spaced apart from the first location and used to estimate the property of the fluid. The tool may include a device that heats the fluid during a first time phase and takes temperature measurements of the fluid during a second time phase. A processor uses the temperature measurements and a model to estimate a property of interest of the fluid.
Patent GB-2460527-A (GB)
Title: Patient monitoring system with health status indicator
Inventor: ALBERTE ROBERT JOSEPH JR
IPC: G16H40/63
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: A patient monitoring system comprising a multi-patient display (14) configured to generally simultaneously display a health status indicator (132-138) for each of a plurality of patients. Preferably, the health status indicators (132-138) each comprise a colour gradient configured to visually convey a patient health assessment with a variable range of colour saturation and/or intensity.
Patent GB-2464176-A (GB)
Title: Ion mobility spectrometer
Inventor: HOYES JOHN BRIAN
IPC: G01N27/64
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: An ion mobility spectrometer is disclosed wherein ions 1 are passed through an ion mobility spectrometer 5 and become temporally separated. Ions having a relatively high ion mobility are transmitted by a non-destructive ion gate 6 but ions having a relatively low ion mobility are subsequently trapped within the ion mobility spectrometer 5 when the ion gate 6 is switched so as to prevent ions from being transmitted. Ions which are transmitted by the ion gate 6 are trapped in a downstream ion trap 7. The ions are then returned back upstream to a second upstream ion trap 4 ready to be passed through the ion mobility spectrometer once more. This allows for increased resolution in ion mobility separation without the need for extremely long drift cells and tubes.
Patent GB-2474060-A (GB)
Title: An antenna suitable for use with the Near Field Communication standard is fitted to a human finger
Inventor: BAINS SATNAM SINGH
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2009-10-05
Abstract: This application concerns a near field communications (NFC) device comprising a base unit 1, a finger adapter 3 including a short range antenna 17 and a bridge component 5 providing electrical communication between the base unit and the finger adaptor. The base unit fits around a user's wrist and includes a housing 7 containing a communications module including an NFC communications device and a SIM card compartment 9. The device can be used to read NFC data and forward it using a cellular communication method such as GPRS. The NFC device also includes a display 13 and a removable NFC USB adapter. When the adaptor is inserted into a computer or similar device and the finger antenna is placed near to the adapter, data can be written to the computer. The finger adaptor may be disposable for hygiene reasons.
Patent GB-225456-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for washing paper machine felts
IPC: D21F1/32
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 225,456. Ayers, J. T. April 23, 1924. Addition to 201,728. Felts.-A sealing member 20, composed of cotton, felt, or like material, is provided behind the felt 25 over the vacuum box 13 in the apparatus for washing and cleaning paper machine felts described in the parent Specification. The sealing member may be rolled up on the roller 19 when not in use, a handle 21 being provided. Water, air, steam, or soapy water may be supplied to the pipes 22, 23.
Patent GB-1085997-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method of imidazolidinone derivatives
IPC: C07D233/32
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: The invention comprises compounds of the formula <FORM:1085997/C2/1> in which R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or aralkyl group, R2 is an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group, R3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group, and each of R4, R5 and R6 is a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy or hydroxy group; salts thereof, and their preparation by reacting a compound of the formula <FORM:1085997/C2/2> with an aldehyde of the formula R2CHO.
Patent GB-351566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric switches
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1930-03-29
Abstract: 351,566. Electromagnetic switches. LISTER & CO., Ltd., R. A. and ATTWOOD, F. A., Garden Suburb, both in Dursley, Gloucestershire. March 29, 1930, No. 10069. [Class 38 (v).] An automatic cut-out has a movable contact member 15 carried by a springy blade 16 secured to a member 17 which is in turn carried by a spring blade 21 anchored at one end by a screw 22. The contact member is supported so that when out of engagement with the fixed contact 13 it lies at an angle with the fixed contact, and when the solenoid plunger 26 is attracted and bears through a push rod 24 to engage the rear of the member 17 and bring the contacts into engagement the upper edge 39 of the movable contact 15 is first brought into engagement with the fixed contact surface after which the contact 15 swings about a protuberance 16 on the member 17 until the whole of the contact surfaces are brought into engagement. Similarly in breaking contact is finally disengaged at the upper end of the movable contact. To prevent the wearing on break spreading over the whole of the fixed contact surface a slot 37 is formed in the fixed contact surface near the part engaged by the edge 39 of the contact-member 15. To adjust the cut-out to operate at different voltages the core 26 may be screwed along the rod 24 and held in its adjusted position by a grub screw 25. The inward movement of the rod 24 is limited by a shoulder formed thereon abutting against the outer end of a fixed polepiece 28. Specification 30060/12, [Class 38 (v), Electric switches &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-209702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for filing bills, slips and the like
IPC: B42F17/02
Filed: 1923-04-13
Abstract: 209,702. Wood, R. J. Jan. 12, 1923, [Convention date]. Pivoted-leaf files; cabinets.-In a file for storing bills, sale slips, &c., comprising a number of filing-frames 40 permanently mounted on lugs 41 rotating in pockets 38 formed in side members 37, the bar 42 supporting the last holder can be moved successively backwards in slots in side supports 44 to allow supplementary detachable frames to be inserted into slots in extensions of the members 37. The holders are mounted in a casing 15 having a cover 18 slidable rearwardly on studs 23 engaging in slots 22 in the side flanges 20, 21, and a door 16 rotatable outwardly on a hinge 17 and secured to the cover 18 by a hinged latch 26 fastened by a screw nut 27. The files are opened for inspection by swinging forward the door 16 and a cover plate on parallel links 66 which slide forward on studs 69 engaging in slots 68. The holders are normally retained in parallel relationship by brackets 47 and have shelves 50 to support the bills &c. Each holder comprises a plurality of overlapping leaves 55, Fig. 4, hinged to spring-controlled rods 56 supported on lugs 57 the initial leaf being covered by a member 61. The upper portion of each rod 56 carries an identification arm 60 which separates the leaves in their temporary from their permanent position. Index cards for the slips filed are held in a grooved plate 75, Fig. 1, which is mounted on pivots in the top of the casing so that it can he swung upwards for inspection.
Patent GB-434402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in manufacturing abrasive bodies
IPC: B24D3/34
Filed: 1935-04-01
Abstract: 434,402. Abrasive tools and compositions. JAGGI, P. VOEGELI-, Brienz, and DIAMANTSCHLEIFEREI VOEGELI & WIRZ AKT.-GES., 7, Gurzelenstrasse, Biel, both in Switzerland. April 1, 1935, No. 10124. Convention date, April 27, 1934. [Class 60] [See also Group V] An abrasive composition comprises diamond particles, graphite, ferric oxide in the form of English Red or colcothar and a bond of phenol - aldehyde resin. In an example a composition comprises 26 parts by weight of diamond dust, 40 parts of charcoal powder, 50 parts of graphite, 75 parts of colcothar, a little powdered phenol-aldehyde resin and sufficient liquid phenol-aldehyde resin to make a paste. Silicon carbide in amount equal to that of the diamond may be added. The composition may be moulded on to a base of phenolaldehyde resin and the whole may be fixed to a metallic support. In the grinding tool shown, composition b is moulded on to a ring a of phenol-aldehyde resin which is fixed to an iron body c.
Patent GB-1336070-A (GB)
Title: Light fast non-sedimenting aqueous polyurethane ionomer dispersions
IPC: C08G18/66
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1336070 Aqueous polyurethane dispersions BAYER AG 20 April 1971 [22 April 1970] 10129/71 Heading C3R [Also in Division B2] Light-fast, non-sedimenting aqueous dispersions of polyurethane ionomers which contain quaternary ammonium nitrogen atoms are prepared by reacting a polyisocyanate, a compound which contains hydrogen atoms that are reactive with isocyanate groups but which are free from tertiary nitrogen atoms, a quaternizing or neutralizing agent and a glycol which contains a tertiary amino nitrogen atom and has the general formula wherein R represents a C 1-5  alkyl radical, R 1  represents a C 1-4  alkyl radical, and R 2  represents a C 1-18  alkyl radical or, in which R 1  and R 2  together with the nitrogen atom form a ring which contains 4 to 6 carbon atoms and which may also contain other hetero atoms, and contacting the polyurethane ionomer so produced with water. Preferably the glycol which contains a tertiary nitrogen atom is 2-methyl-2- dimethylaminomethyl - 1,3 - propane diol, 2 - methyl - 2 - diethylaminomethyl- 1,3 - propane diol, 2 - ethyl - 2 - dimethylaminomethyl - 1,3 - propane diol or 2 - ethyl - 2- diethyl - aminomethyl - 1,3 - propane diol. The quaternizing agent is preferably dimethyl sulphate or chloroacetamide and the neutralizing agent is preferably phosphoric acid, acetic acid or tartaric acid. The polyurethanes may be prepared in the presence of a solvent, water is stirred into the resulting solution and the solvent distilled off to form a stable dispersion. The dispersons may be used to coat or impregnate various substrates, as components in paints and lacquers, as additives for lubricants and in the preparation of films.
Patent GB-1216106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rotary screen printing machines
Inventor: ZIMMER PETER
IPC: B41F15/38
Filed: 1968-03-04
Abstract: 1,216,106. Stencilling-apparatus. P.ZIMMER. 4 March, 1968 [9 March, 1967], No. 10314/68. Heading B6C. Stencilling apparatus for printing on a web of material 2 having seams 12 comprises a longitudinally moving web support 1 and a cylindrical stencil screen 3 extending transversey across the web, means being provided whereby at least part of the weight of the screen or the screen and its associated mounting assembly is supported so that the screen is raised on encountering the seams and damage to the screen &c. is avoided. A plurality of screens may be arranged along the web and in the embodiment depicted weights 11 supported by chains 9 or cables passing over pulleys 10 balance exactly the weight of the screen, screen holders 4, a supporting frame 5, 5<SP>1</SP>, and pins 7 which extend vertically through longitudinal carriers 6. In modifications tension springs may be connected to the ends of the chains 9 or pressure springs may engage the pins 7 from below. Alternatively, magnetic means located above the screen may approximately compensate for the weight of the screen, the screen being vertically movable without a supporting frame. A doctor inside each screen presses the screen against the web. The doctor may be attracted by a magnet disposed below the support 1.
Patent GB-269585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to driving arrangements for spinning, twisting and like machines
IPC: D01H1/20
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 269,585. Keyser, J. J. April 16, 1926, [Convention date]. Driving-arrangements.- In spinning, twisting, and like machines main driving-wheels 2, geared with motor, belt, or like driven wheels 4, each drive a spindle-driving shaft by a wheel 5 and a front roller shaft by chain gearing, such as a Galle, Renold, or like chain 16 and wheels 14, 17, arranged on a rotatable and rockable arm 20. The arm 20 is adjustable about the shaft 3 of the wheel 2 to allow the twist change wheel. 15 or the front roller wheel 18 to be changed, and may be turned about a central pivot 10 to reverse the positions of the wheels 14, 17 and thus to alter the main transmission ratio between the spindles and rollers. The wheels 4 may be arranged as shown in Fig. 1, so that they are driven by the same motor, or they may be adjustably mounted below the wheels 2 and separately driven. The chain wheels 14. 17 are mounted on stub shafts projecting from bushes 12, 8, Fig. 3, which are shaped to engage the squared ends of the shafts 3 of the wheel 2. The spindle-driving gears are enclosed in a housing 1.
Patent GB-559427-A (GB)
Title: Pocket-books, note-cases, hand-bags, cigarette-cases, purses and the like articles made of braid work and procedure to manufacture the same
IPC: D04G5/00
Filed: 1942-07-24
Abstract: 559,427. Lace. BAUER, I. July 24, 1942, No. 10357. [Class 74 (i)] MacramÚ work with parallel edges and suitable for making pocket-books, note-cases, handbags, and like articles is produced by connecting the threads at all the places where knots occur in the pattern without employing a knot-bearing thread as a mounting thread, or vice versa, except at these places where knot-bearing threads meet. The horizontal mounting- threads are held in place upon a rod A, preferably provided with a scale, and clamped to the work table D. To secure uniform vertical borders upon the work, metal strips B may be fastened upon the rod. The strips may be adjusted in slides C upon the rod. As the work progresses, the rod A is unclamped and moved across the table, and the work is held down at the edge of the table by a second rod F.
Patent GB-670284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to an automatically wound time-piece
IPC: G04B5/19
Filed: 1949-04-19
Abstract: 670,284. Watches. MONTRES ROLEX SOC. ANON. April 19, 1949 [April 26, 1948], No. 10371/49. Class 139. An automatically wound centre seconds' timepiece comprises an oscillating winding mass mounted rotatably on a flanged support attached to a bridge plate, said support carrying a bearing for the centre seconds' staff. The barrel 7, Fig. 1, drives the seconds' pinion 5 which is fixed on a boss 4 carried by an intermediate bridge 3. The minute wheel 13 meshes with the third wheel pinion (not shown) and the third wheel 11 drives a fourth wheel pinion 10 mounted on the centre staff 8 the lower end of which runs in a bearing 12 set in the boss 4 and the upper end of which runs in a bearing 19 set in a flanged sleeve member 15a, 15b fixed to a bridge 2 by screws 16. The oscillating weight has an arm 17 and a boss 17a which fits over the sleeve 15a and enters a hole 14 in the bridge 2. In another embodiment, Fig. 2 (not shown) the flange of the sleeve on which the weight is mounted is secured to the top of the bridge 2 and the fourth. wheel pinion is in the hole in the bridge 2.
Patent GB-1496132-A (GB)
Title: Facsimile system including apparatus for correcting the timescale of a signal derived from a dynamic magnetic recor
IPC: H04N5/956
Filed: 1974-03-08
Abstract: 1496132 Automatic control systems POST OFFICE 25 Feb 1975 [8 March 1974]  10412/74 Heading G3R In apparatus for facsimile transmission, a buffer store is filled with data signals read from a motor driven magnetic record, as sampled under control of clockpulses also derived from the record, and emptied by a master clock. The motor speed is controlled in response to the contents of the buffer. The input to the buffer from the sampler and the output from the buffer (which forms an analogue fascimile signal with corrected time scale) are respectively via a D-A converter and an A-D converter. In the embodiment, picture signals from a magnetic tape (or disc) are sampled at a rate determined by clock signals on line 7 also derived from the tape. These clock signals are used to enter the sampled signals into a buffer store 8 and to count up counter 16. The contents of buffer 8 are read out by pulses from master clock 9, which also reverses counter 16. The read-out of store 8 is used for facsimile transmission. Motor 3 driving the tape runs at a steady speed that is reduced in proportion to the contents of counter 16 i.e. the number of stored samples in buffer 8. The speed of response of the control may be modified by a direct frequency comparison between the clockpulses, derived from the tape, and pulses from the master clock 9. The buffer store 8 may include shift registers, logic elements and rotary or electronic switches, as Fig. 2 (not shown).
Patent GB-294158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the production of coloured brushwork lacquers
IPC: C09D101/18
Filed: 1927-04-19
Abstract: 294,158. Johnson, J. Y., (I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.-Ges.). April 19, 1927. Lacquers.-Coloured cellulosic lacquers are produced by dissolving the coloured cellulose derivative compositions produced according to Specifications 247,288 or 293,485 in glycol monoalkyl ethers or their esters, or in glycol diakyl ethers, or derivatives of these solvents or in mixtures of them or their derivatives. Diluents such as aromatic hydrocarbons or their halogen derivatives, aliphatic or hydroaromatic alcohols or mixtures thereof may be added in large quantities. In particular benzene hydrocarbons or halogen derivatives thereof such as mono-chlor derivatives of benzene, toluene, xylene are specified together with substances of high-boiling point such as tetra-hydro-naphthalene and turpentine oil. Other cellulose derivatives, natural or artificial resins, softening agents or camphor, or colouring matters soluble in the solvents may be included in the compositions. In an example, 50 parts of nitrocellulose are passed 10-20 times through rollers with 15 parts of tricresyl phosphate and 6-5 parts of lithol fast scarlet R.N. powder. The composition so former is dissolved with 5 parts of a resin in a mixture of 25 parts of glycol monoethyl ether and 100 parts of absolute alcohol.
Patent GB-335950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to copper alloys
IPC: C22C9/00
Filed: 1929-04-04
Abstract: 335,950. Vickers-Armstrongs, Ltd., Machin, W., and Goudielock, W. B. O'B. April 4, 1929. Annealing.-Copper alloys, particularly of high copper content, made by adding to copper or a copper alloy a hardening alloy comprising iron, silicon, and copper, may be heated to over 800‹ C. and cooled quickly in water or oil, and in some cases reheated to not more than 450‹ C.