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Patent GB-2445708-A (GB)
Title: Game machine
Inventor: OKUAKI MASATO
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A game machine in which the sate of game can be switched using a mechanical arrangement. Especially the station section (ST) in a pusher game machine (1) comprises a main table (501) for storing metals (M), a pusher section (510) for generating a flow of metals (M) on the main table (501) by sliding on the main table (501) and pushing the metals (M), especially a metal guide plate (533) of guide sections (530R, 530L) for controlling the flow of metals (M) on the main table (501), and a guide section moving mechanism (540) for protruding the metal guide plate (533) of the guide sections (530R, 530L) from the main table (501) or retracting the metal guide plate (533) to below the upper surface of a predetermined table.
Patent GB-2460492-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof case for electronic devices
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES MORGAN
IPC: A45C11/22
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A protective waterproof case for an electronic or like device comprises two separable shell portions 1,2 forming a storage compartment that in use receives the electronic or like device. The protective case is preferably provided with a waterproof compressible liner 4 that forms a gasket between the shell portions when they are brought together so as to seal them against the ingress of water. The liner may be fabricated from a Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) or like material. The liner may project through apertures in the shell portions to form tactile pads 5 on the exterior of the case. The case may be provided with a clip allowing it to be attached to another object.
Patent GB-2462429-A (GB)
Title: Gas diffuser for use in invasive medical procedures
Inventor: BLACKLOCK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61M13/00
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: A gas diffuser for use in surgery comprises a hollow tube3having a micro-porous, hydrophilic tip2. The proximal end of the tube3is attached to a gas supply and the micro-porous, hydrophilic tip2is located as the distal end. The tip2is inserted into a surgical incision to deliver a gas flow to the surgical incision. The micro-porous, hydrophilic tip2enables gas to be diffused over a majority of the tip2when placed in fluids rather than the gas tracking up to the point of least resistance or jetting. The tip2may be a micro-porous, hydrophilic membrane.
Patent GB-2464096-A (GB)
Title: Display for informing drivers of movement of other vehicles at a traffic light controlled intersection
Inventor: COZENS DEREK CHARLES
IPC: G08G1/095
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: A display comprising an array of lights is used to inform drivers on a first path of travel (32) of the likely movement of other traffic using the intersection (30, 34 & 28). The lights (10a&b) are arranged to illuminate sequentially and preferably under the control of a processor. A user interface to the processor is provided which allows an operator to input timing, colour and illumination sequences. The array may draw power from an existing traffic light power supply and mounted on an existing traffic light installation (38, 40). The array of lights operate may operate in a sequence determined by the change of lights to which the system is coupled.
Patent GB-2466814-A (GB)
Title: Conformal liner helmet
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: A42B3/08
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: A helmet 10 suitable for an aircraft pilot comprises an inner shell 12 and a liner (14a, 14b, fig.4) attached to the inner shell, and adjustable tensioning means 16a, 16b disposed at the rear of the helmet configured to tension the inner helmet and liner onto the pilot's head. The tensioning means preferably tensions the inner helmet and liner onto the head between points proximate the left and right of the outward curve of the pilot's skull proximate the nape of the neck, and the forehead. Preferably, the tensioning means comprise first 16a and second 16b tensioning elements attached to the left and right sides of the inner shell respectively, and may be adjustable independently. Also claimed is a method of securing a helmet onto a pilot's head.
Patent GB-2457357-A (GB)
Title: Method of calibrating wheel speed
Inventor: MUNKO TOBIAS
IPC: B60W40/10
Filed: 2009-01-28
Abstract: A method of calibrating wheel speed signals which are measured by wheel speed-of-rotation sensors (5 to 8) in a vehicle (12), the vehicle (12) being equipped with at least one longitudinal acceleration sensor (11). During the acceleration or deceleration phases of the vehicle (12) the signal of the longitudinal acceleration sensor (11) is integrated and the vehicle speed signal thereby obtained is compared with the signals of the individual wheel speed-of-rotation sensors (5 to 8). Thereafter is it examined whether a possibly present difference in the case of a wheel lies within a tolerance range. In the case of a relatively large difference for a wheel, the parameterised tyre circumference is adaptively re-calibrated until the departure again lies within the tolerance range.
Patent GB-2469121-A (GB)
Title: Copying data to a backup server, which write the data directly to the disc blocks associated with a file
Inventor: MARGETTS JULIEN CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: A client computer reads data from files in its local storage and sends the data as a stream of packets to a server. The server creates a file and determines which blocks on its local storage device are associated with the file. The server writes the data from the received packets directly into the corresponding blocks, bypassing the filing system on the server. The server prevents any other access to the file, while the data is being written. When all the packets have been written to the file, the server closes the file and normal is enabled. The packets may be transferred using the TCP/IP protocol. The size of the file may be indicated in a control packet sent by the client. Alternatively, a default file size may be used. The server may use special file names or attributes to prevent access to the file.
Patent GB-2471127-A (GB)
Title: Free standing fireplace constructed from separate chimney and base portions
Inventor: WILLIAMS NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: F24B1/181
Filed: 2009-06-18
Abstract: A free standing fireplace 10 (e.g. Chimenea) includes a base 12 and a flexible. plate (36, Figure 3) with reversible fixings, whereby plate (36, Figure 3) can be assembled to form a chimney 14 and dismantled for storage when not needed. Chimney 14 may be conical or cylindrical in shape when assembled, with an opening 24 in its side, Base 12 may be a constructed from a second flexible plate (38, Figure 3) that is shaped into an inverted cone 16, and into which a bottom plate (18, Figure 3) and fire grate 20 are placed, and legs 30, 32, 34 attached. The flexible plates forming the chimney 14 and base 12 may be constructed from metallic (0.6mm stainless steel) plate and held in their assembled shape by fixings (e.g. nuts and bolts). They may be further attached to one another by interlocking members such as slots 28 and tabs 26. A method and kit of parts for constructing the free standing fireplace 10 is also provided.
Patent GB-2472094-A (GB)
Title: Chisel case with deformable blade and handle supporting means
Inventor: WEBB JOHN
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: A chisel case 10 includes a hollow unitary body portion 12 and a removable cap portion 14. The body portion may have a cylindrical section 16 for receiving a chisel handle 34, and an elongate box section 18 integrally formed with the body portion, which receives a chisel blade 30. A chisel 26 may be contained within the chisel case, and supported by a deformable blade supporting means 28 disposed at the end of the elongate box section 18, and a deformable handle supporting means 32 disposed within the cap portion 14. An indicia display region may be disposed on the outer surface of the elongate box section. The body portion and cap may be provided with flanges which form a bayonet engagement.
Patent GB-2463591-A (GB)
Title: Seismic attributes for reservoir localization
Inventor: SAENGER ERIK
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2007-11-24
Abstract: A method and system for processing three component seismic data includes determining a covariance data matrix from three component seismic data for each of a plurality of time periods to obtain eigenvectors and eigenvalues. One or more seismic attributes are calculated from the eigenvectors and eigenvalues for each of a plurality of time periods. A stability measure is determined from the calculated seismic attribute for each of the plurality of time periods and stored for display.
Patent GB-1420849-A (GB)
Title: Release systems for gyratory crushers
IPC: B02C23/04
Filed: 1973-03-01
Abstract: 1420849 Gyratory crushers REX CHAINBELT INC 1 March 1973 [1 March 1972] 10063/73 Heading B2A [Also in Division F2] The bowl support ring 14 of a gyratory crusher is held down to the main frame against crushing forces by a series of pneumatic cylinders 16 bearing on a flange 12 of the frame and on the ring, the cylinders being interconnected for venting after which the ring will be held down by gravity only to permit cleaning. A series of hydraulic jacks (108) attached to webs (106) beneath the flange and having rods (110) passing through the flange to engage the ring, Fig. 3 (not shown) are provided to raise the ring. Two (or more) crushers 72, 76 may be supplied from a receiver 62 connected to a compressor 55. The cylinders 16 are connected to ring mains 78, each main having manual and automatic venting means 82, 84, 86, 88, 90. The mains are supplied through lines 70 from a valve 68 and pressure is maintained through a separate lead 96. If one crusher is vented, it may be recharged from the receiver without affecting the working of the other. Each cylinder consists of telescoping sleeves 24, 26 with a shrunk-on band 40 reinforcing the sleeve 24. A spherical bearing 42 protected by a resilient sleeve 48 is interposed between the cylinder and frame flange 12 and three bolts 22 connect a plate 30 on the cylinder base with the ring 14.
Patent GB-181538-A (GB)
Title: Guard to prevent side splashing from motor cars
IPC: B62D25/18
Filed: 1921-04-07
Abstract: 181,538. Woodford, T. H. April 7, 1921. Lateral - splash guards for motor vehicles comprise an outwardly slanting rubber sheet C clamped at its upper edge between an outside metal piece D and an horizontal extension B of a supporting steel rod A, which passes around the front of the wheel and is carried up and fastened to the stub axle or the axle casing on the inner side of the wheel, the guard being also supported by a second rod E which extends vertically upwards from the rear portion of the guard and is similarly attached to the stub axle or the axle casing. According to the Provisional Specification, the rubber is clamped between two rods bolted at the front to the rod A.
Patent GB-786900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tape-winding spools
Inventor: HOLDEN NORMAN GEOFFREY
IPC: G11B15/67
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: 786,900. Collapsible spindles. POWERSSAMAS ACCOUNTING MACHINES, Ltd. March 23, 1956 [April 7, 1955], No. 10330/55. Class 100(1) A collapsible spindle on to which tape is wound comprises a plurality of equally spaced pillars, e.g. 2, 3, 4 and 5 mounted on a plate 1 rotatable on a spindle 7, the longitudinal axes of the pillars being parallel to the spindle axis and equidistant from such axis during a winding operation, such that a tape may be wound into a reel about the pillars, a gripping device to secure the leading end of the tape, and a release device carrying one of the pillars and rotatable with the plate during winding, but movable relatively thereto to facilitate removal of a wound reel. As shown, the pillar 5 is carried by a slide 6 having a slot 12 engaging a boss 11 on a guide member 10 secured to a spigot 9. A shank 13 of the pillar 5 engages a slot 14 in the plate 1, thus permitting radial movement of the pillar 5. The pillar 5 is urged outwardly'into winding position by springs 15, but may be retracted to remove a wound reel by rotation of a cam 19 secured to a handle 21 rotatable on the spindle 7. The cam 19 engages a pin 16 carried by the slide 6; the pin 16 can also engage a groove 33 in the cam to hold the pillars 5 in retracted position. The slide 6 carries a sleeve 30 of compressible material, e.g. rubber which co-operates with a bracket 27 secured to the pillar 3 to grip the leading end of a tape to be wound. A plurality of tape locating grooves 34 may be formed in each pillar at varying distances from the plate to align the edge of a tape correctly on the pillars; if desired the grooves may be filled with a coloured substance, e.g., wax.
Patent GB-309045-A (GB)
Title: A device for separating unburnt particles from hot gases
IPC: B01D47/06
Filed: 1929-04-03
Abstract: 309,045. Kamp, G. April 3, 1928, [Convention date]. Smoke and fumes, washing.-Dust is separated from hot furnace gases in a flue by means of roof deflectors 2 inclined downwards in the direction of flow in conjunction with parallel floor baffles 3. Intervening pits 4, 8 collect the dust and the action is assisted by steam or water roof nozzles 11 arranged adjacent the upstream face of deflectors and directed towards the corresponding catch-pit. Co-operating vertical deflectors 10, 6 increase the kinetic energy locally. The deflectors may be of brickwork. The flue instead of being straight may be arranged around the base of a chimney.
Patent GB-478332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the control of the speed or frequency of an alternating current machine
IPC: H02K17/42
Filed: 1936-04-08
Abstract: 478,332. Automatic control systems; automatic regulation. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. April 8, 1936, No. 10365. Void. Convention date, April 10, 1935. [Class 38 (iv)] Speed &c.-The nature of the invention to which the Specification relates is not clear. It purports to be the regulation or control of operating quantities by means of rotating direct or alternating current machines, the control being effected directly or indirectly by the voltage produced through self-excitation. Speed, pressure, heat, voltage and currentstrength are mentioned as operating quantities. To maintain constant the speed of a direct current motor GM an asynchronous generator AM couplied to it is self-excited at the desired speed by a condenser C and the output is supplied through a transformer T and rectifier GR to an auxiliary field winding H on the motor. A carbon pressure regulator in the field circuit of the motor may be controlled by the voltage of the machine AM. The Specification imperfectly describes the application of an asynchronous generator with two starconnected windings in parallel, and excited by a condenser connecting the star-points, to the control of the frequency and voltage of a network.
Patent GB-896634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to drinking bowls for poultry
Inventor: HEARN WILFRED HENRY
IPC: A01K39/02
Filed: 1960-03-24
Abstract: 896,634. Drinking appliances for animals. SEAFORD SECTIONAL BUILDINGS Ltd. Mar. 10, 1961 [March 24, 1960], No. 10448/60. Class 5(2). In a drinking appliance particularly for poultry, of the kind in which a bowl 1 is suspended from a supply pipe 3 containing a needle valve controlled by the weight of water in the bowl, the pipe 3 is supported in a clamp 5 carried by a post 6, the clamp being adjustable along the pipe to vary the height of the bowl above the ground. The pipe 3 is connected to a source of water by a flexible hose 13.
Patent GB-105439-A (GB)
IPC: B05B7/12
Abstract: 105,439. Attwood, A. May 16, 1916. Air-pressure sprayers. - In an air brush, the air and liquid supply tubes are concentric, and the air valve is detachably mounted on the outer tube. The nozzle b is attached at an angle to the supply tubes a, d, the outer tube a supplying air, and the inner tube d, paint, varnish, lacquer, &c. The fitting h is slipped on to the cuter tube a close to the handle c, and contains the valve i controlling the air supply from the pipe j. The valve is provided with a spring m' on the stem m, and the passage k communicates through an opening k<1> with an annular groove surrounding the tube a and communicating with it through holes in the walls. The lever n pivoted at n' is adapted to open first the air valve i, and then by means of the arm n<3>, rod q, and forked lever p to open the liquid control valve o. A fitting u, Fig. 4, may be screwed to the nozzle to deflect the liquid laterally.
Patent GB-910285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in suction cleaner switches
IPC: H01H21/10
Filed: 1959-03-26
Abstract: 910,285. Switches held set and freed mechanically. ELECTROLUX Ltd. March 26, 1959 [April 1, 1958], No. 10568/59. Class 38 (5). [Also in Group XXVIII] An " on," " off " switch of a vacuum cleaner (see Group XXVIII) comprises an operating member 64, Fig. 11, formed with two angularly disposed parts, pivoted about a transverse axis and a short lever 94 also pivoted about the same axis. The bottom portion of the lever 94 is arranged to ride over a bump 95 of a leaf spring 96 so that when the switch is operated the spring retains the switch in its " on " or " off " position. A rod 98 is attached to the lever 94 and actuates the switch, if necessary, on opening the vacuum cleaner casing to ensure that the switch is in the " off " position. The switch, Fig. 12, comprises a stationary contact 62 and moving contact 63. The contact 63 is pivoted in notches of a post 72A, forming part of a terminal 72. A coil spring 63C is attached at one end to the contact 63 and at its other end to a rocker arm 63A such that in the switch " off " position, as shown, the attachment to the rocker arm lies below the plane of the contact 63, but when the switch is moved to the " on " position the rocker arm 63A is moved to bring the attachment of the coil spring above the plane of the contact, whereby the contact 63 rocks about its pivot and contacts the contact 62. Specifications 910,284 and 910,287 are referred to.
Patent GB-194180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in foundry molding machines
IPC: B22C13/10
Filed: 1922-04-13
Abstract: 194,180. Davis, J. W. April 13, 1922. Moulding-machines. - A machine for moulding curved pipes has a two-part framework with a pivotal connection. The flask 10 is carried by the part 3 angularly adjustable at 4 on a pedestal as determined by a support 7. Jacks 6 adjustably position the flask. The rotary packing mechanism is carried by the other frame part pivoted to the part 3 at 15, a series of bolt holes being provided to enable the curvature to be varied. A rope 16 arranged as shown controls the tilting of the packing mechanism as regulated by a drum 18. A motor-driven spindle 22 carries radially adjustable packing rollers 35, 42 and scrapers 43. A conical core member 36 loose on the spindle 22 is prevented from rotating by the friction of the mould. When a straight length is required tangential to a curved position, the tilting movement is stopped and the spindle is fed axially by means of a quill 21 and the gearing shown, a clutch being incorporated in the gear 49.
Patent GB-215358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in turbine driven locomotives
IPC: F01K15/02
Filed: 1924-04-29
Abstract: 215,358. Aktiebolaget Ljungstr÷ms Angturbin. April 30, 1923, [Convention date Motor power plant.-In a turbine locomotive, the turbines 2 driving the auxiliary machines are placed between the boiler 1 and the main turbine 3, the maximum pressure of the admission steam to the main turbine being equal to or less than the pressure of the exhaust steam from the auxiliary turbine. The whole of the main steam passes through the turbines 2 and is regulated by the main valve 5. To enable the turbines 2 to be run when the main turbine is idle, the supply pipe 8 is divided into branches 12, 13 containing main and auxiliary valves 5, 5<1> ; these pipes feed two groups of guide blades 15, 16 providing a small and large pressure drop respectively, so that when steam passes only through the blades 16, the exhaust pressure' is insufficient to drive the main turbine but helps to cool it. This exhaust pipe 10 may be divided into branches 10a, 10<c> opening into different places in the inlet part of the main turbine. Each branch except 10<a> is provided with a separate control valve 19. The turbines 2 may be in series or parallel and may drive feed pumps, or condenser fans, &c.
Patent GB-1246764-A (GB)
Title: Gas cigarette lighter expansion valve unit
IPC: F23Q2/173
Filed: 1970-03-05
Abstract: 1,246,764. Gas cigarette lighter expansion valve unit. ETABS GENOUD & CIE. 5 March, 1970 [5 March, 1969], No. 10741/70. Heading F4F. In a gas cigarette lighter expansion valve unit, fuel is supplied via a wick 6, compressible washers 17, a passage formed by a flexible annular lip 9, which acts as a valve seat, to the inside of a plastics valve housing 4 which is screw-threadedly located in a lighter body 1, a flexible annular lip 7 constituting part of the valve housing and bearing sealingly against an annular wall of a hole 2 in the lighter body. The fuel then passes by way of a hole 13 in a displaceable valve closure member 11, normally resting on the flexible annular lip 9, to a burner outlet at the further end of said closure member. Radially projecting portions 10 of the outside of the housing provide a means for attaching an annular hand grip (not shown) to enable the housing 4 to be rotated to control the gas flow by compression of the washers 17 which are supported on a rigid washer 18. In a second embodiment (Fig. 3, not shown), the bore containing the wick is not aligned with the axis of the hole 2 and a rigid washer is not required. The annular hand grip is moulded integrally with the valve housing. In a third embodiment (Fig. 6, not shown), the spring used to bias the closure member 11 against annular lip 9 is located outside the unit.
Patent GB-513341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of staple fibres from continuous filaments
IPC: D01G1/04
Filed: 1938-04-08
Abstract: 513,341. Stapling continuous filaments. ADDY, C. W. and GRINNELL, R. J. April 8, 1938, No. 10784. [Class 120 (iii)] A mass of staple fibres is produced from bundles of continuous filaments by leading the filaments prior to cutting, over a roller or a series of rods 4, the surface material of which promotes electrification, and hence the separation, of the filaments by frictional contact therewith. The filaments are led to a cutting device 7, and staple fibres are delivered through a pipe 9, of non-conducting material, to the collecting device 12. Baffles 14, having combing-teeth, are arranged within the pipe 9, and the cut fibres are carried therethrough by compressed air introduced by nozzle 10. The filaments are adapted to be traversed lengthwise of the rods or the rods are adapted to traverse the path of the filaments. The surface material of the rollers or rods is substantially removed in the electrostatic series from the material of the filaments. Specifications 384,335, 409,519, 484,193, 504,400 and 504,401 are referred to.
Patent GB-710810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to marker arrangements for use on agricultural machines
IPC: A01B69/02
Filed: 1952-04-30
Abstract: 710,810. Agricultural implements. NORDSTEN, M., [trading as NORDSTEN, HILLEROD JERNSTOBERI OG MASKINFABRIK VED M: NORDSTEN, P.]. April 30, 1952 [May 2, 1951], No. 10847/52. Class 6 (1) A device for lifting and lowering marker arms 11 on an implement comprises a lifting lever 2 which actuates two bell crank levers 8 attached to the marker arms 11 through links 10 and links 4 provided with slots 6. Spring operated pawls 13 lock the marker arms in the raised position and are provided with arms 15 which are moved to disengage the pawls from the levers 8 by means of levers 18 operated by a Bowden control and pivoted on a member 17 which raises and lowers the implements the arrangement being such that when the member 17 moves in the direction of arrow 22 to lower the implements, levers 18 may be operated selectively to disengage one of the pawls 13 and so lower the required marker arm. The slots 6 allow the lowered arm to be raised although the remaining arm is locked in the raised position.