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Patent GB-2458498-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus of validating an output from a position sensor
Inventor: HALLERON IAN
IPC: B60W10/02
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for validating the operation of a slave cylinder position sensor 63 that is used to measure the position of a slave cylinder piston 62 is disclosed in which the output from a master cylinder piston position sensor 53 is used to predict, e.g. by using look-up tables, the position of the slave cylinder piston 62 and the output from the slave piston sensor 63 is compared to the predicted slave piston position derived from the master cylinder piston sensor 53. If the measured slave piston position falls within predetermined limits applied to the predicted position then the output from slave piston sensor 62 is determined to be reliable and valid otherwise the output is treated as unreliable. Preferably, the prediction of slave piston position is a temperature compensated prediction value. The slave cylinder operates a clutch and the master cylinder is controlled by an electronic controller.
Patent GB-2449349-A (GB)
Title: Dust cup latch for cyclone separator vacuum cleaner
Inventor: GRIFFITH AARON P
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A latching mechanism for the dust cup assembly on a bottom exit cyclone-separator vacuum cleaner, including a non-rotating annular seal member 60 supporting the dust cup assembly 40 above a discharge outlet, and a U-shaped slide lock member 70 slidably movable in and out underneath the dust cup assembly 40 to raise and lower the seal member 60, thus raising and lowering the dust cup assembly 40 into and out of engagement with a cyclone chamber 30. The slide lock member 70 is preferably U-shaped and includes a pair of spaced arms 74 with a pair of channels 78 formed therein. Posts 104 are positioned on the housing of the vacuum cleaner and are received in the channels 78 to guide the slide movement of the slide lock member 70 and also to limit the slide distance of the slide lock member 70.
Patent GB-2460258-A (GB)
Title: Electric fire comprising a secondary light source
Inventor: BETZ MARTIN
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: An electric fire has a housing 110 defining a fire effect area, and has a secondary light source, in the form of a light well 140 formed from a translucent material such as plastic or glass, provided within the housing to one side of the fire effect area and forwardly of a rear wall of the housing. The light well is illuminated by a user controlled light source. Preferably, the fire effect area includes a flame effect area comprising a flame effect generating screen 120 on which a flame pattern 130 may be generated. The flame effect generating screen may be an electronic screen, such as an LCD, whose generated flame pattern is a replay of a previously recorded burning fire. The light well may define a frame shape and provide a diffuse lighting effect. The light well may be formed as a three dimensional structure having side walls, where an inner set 142 of side walls provides support for a fuel bed 170 which forms part of the fire effect area. A blocking screen 175 with an opaque surface may be provided relative to the light well to selectively block the viewing of the generated light effects from that location. Preferably, the light well includes a plurality of light sources 160, where the light sources may include controllable multi-coloured light emitting diodes (LEDs) so that the colour output from the light well can be varied.
Patent GB-2451614-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum insulating structure
Inventor: NOMURA KYOKO
IPC: B32B5/12
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: A vacuum thermal insulating structure for a thermal insulating case comprises a gas barrier container (outer jacket) having air-impermeability and a core material 5 and optionally a gas adsorbent 6, which are enclosed in the outer jacket under a pressure reduced to a predetermined vacuum level. The core material 5 has a layered structure in which a plurality of sheet-like organic fiber assemblies (fiber assemblies) 1 are laminated. The fiber assemblies may be composed of a first set of organic fibers arranged at a predetermined interval and a second set of organic fibers arranged perpendicularly to the first set and at a predetermined interval. The organic fibers assembly may be formed in a sheet by pressing and welding continuous organic fibers together. The core may be formed by folded first and second organic fibers assemblies (1x and 1y) laminated so as to cross each other. The organic fibers may be polyester, polypropylene, polylactic, aramid and LCP (liquid crystal polymer). A thermal insulation wall 12 for a refrigerator comprises the thermal insulation structure 7, spacer 8 and polyurethane foam 11. The thermal insulation structure has improved handling and thermal insulation properties and recyclability.
Patent GB-2462835-A (GB)
Title: Bin Retaining Device
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B65D25/20
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: A bin retaining device 10 for retaining a wheeled bin (42, Fig 4) to a structure comprising a rear wall 12 adapted to be attached to a substantially vertical structure and resilient latch means 30a, 30b, 30c,30d for engaging a rear portion (54, Fig 4) of the wheeled bin (42).
Patent GB-2463497-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system for money collection box
Inventor: BRETT MARSHA LYNN
IPC: A45C1/12
Filed: 2008-09-16
Abstract: A money collection box, such as a charity box, with anti-theft features comprises: a container (16) into which money can be inserted; a base (12) on which the box can be stood on a support surface (14); a detecting system (82,88,90,92,94) for detecting a parameter indicative of removal of the base from the support surface and/or removal of the container from the base; and an alarm system for producing an alarm in response to such detection. The base (12) may have an alarmed suction cup (74) for attaching the box to the support surface without damaging the support surface. The container may be coupled to the base by an alarmed coupling (46,50) which can be uncoupled to gain access to an opening for emptying the container of its contents.
Patent GB-2453045-A (GB)
Title: Automobile water-based paint
Inventor: IIDA TADASHI
IPC: C09D133/00
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: An automobile water-based paint comprises a hydroxyl-containing resin (A), viscosity-regulating agent (B) and hydrophobic solvent (C), and is characterized in that the viscosity-regulating agent (B) is a copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a mixture of polymerizable unsaturated monomers comprising 1-50 mass% of (meth)acrylic acid (salt) (b-1), 5-60 mass% of polymerizable unsaturated monomer (b-2) represented by the following general formula (1): CH2=C(R1)-CO-(O-CHR2-CHR3)n-OR4 in which: <DL TSIZE=10> <DT>R1<DD>stands for hydrogen or methyl, <DT>R2 and R3<DD>stand for hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, <DT>R4<DD>stands for C8-24 hydrocarbon group, and <DT>n<DD>is an integer of 3-60, </DL> 5-60 mass% of alkyl (meth)acrylate (b-3) of which alkyl moiety has 1-4 carbons, and 0.05-5 mass% of polymerizable unsaturated monomer (b-4) having at least two polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule, based on the combined mass of the polymerizable unsaturated monomers (b-1) - (b-4).
Patent GB-2463682-A (GB)
Title: System and Method for Collection and Analysis of Sound Outdoors
Inventor: BLAIR CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
IPC: A01K29/00
Filed: 2008-09-20
Abstract: A system for the collection of audio from one or more locations comprises remote audio detection devices wirelessly connected to one or more collection points. The system uses ultra-low power circuitry in solar powered detectors to collect audio and transmit it to collection points, either directly or via intermediate detectors. A range of audio processing techniques is used to analyze the collected sound so that the sources can be identified and studied. The system also optionally provides for communication between users of the system and for the playback of audio into the monitored environment. Other features of the detection devices include position and orientation sensors, GPS and cellular phone functionality. The system can be used to monitor bird song.
Patent GB-2451979-A (GB)
Title: A low power media access control protocol
Inventor: ARVIND DAMAL KANDADAI
IPC: H04L1/08
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A method of transmitting data from a transmitter to a receiver in an unsynchronised, ad-hoc, low-power, wireless network comprising: creating a packet comprising a header and data; and retransmitting the same created packet a plurality of times in succession.
Patent GB-2466055-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled carriage for baby car seat
Inventor: DAVIES ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: B60N2/26
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: A baby car seat carriage typically comprises telescopic tubes 1, a plastic moulded handle 2 and a seat clamp 11. The invention provides a universal stroller attachment which will allow a car seat to be pulled or pushed along the ground in a comfortable position as an alternative to being carried by hand, which will reduce fatigue and eliminates the possibility of dropping the seat in a stumble or fall. The carriage can be attached / removed in seconds to a baby car seat due to its deadlock clamping system which holds the baby car seat securely in situ when toggle locked in place. The detachable wheel carriage 14 can be left attached to the baby seat if required while being fitted as intended into a vehicle without the possibility of transferring dirt onto the vehicle seat. When not in use its articulated base support arm 7 folds away to allow easy storage and transport. The complete unit weighs no more than 1kg.
Patent GB-2468909-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner clutch arrangement
Inventor: MAGUIRE SCOTT ANDREW
IPC: A47L7/02
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: A clutch assembly 60 of a vacuum cleaner features an input clutch member 68, an output clutch member 70, a motorized mechanism, and a control system 140. In an engaged position, the clutch may power a rotary actuator or head brush 46.
Patent GB-2469463-A (GB)
Title: A multiple sport board assembly
Inventor: HARDING WILLIAM GEORGE GALLON
IPC: A63C5/02
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A multiple sport board assembly 401 is described. The multiple sport board assembly is capable of defining at least two sport boards. The multiple sport board assembly comprises (i) a first platform capable of defining a first sport board 420; and (ii) a second platform 410. The first platform and the second platform are releasably mountable to each other. The first platform and the second platform are releasably securable to each other when they are releasably mounted to each other. When the first platform and the second platform are releasably mounted and secured to each other they define a second sport board 415. The first platform may be releasably mountable and securable within the second platform. Alternatively, the second platform may comprise at least one component that is releasably mountable to an edge surface of the first platform.
Patent GB-2470586-A (GB)
Title: Eccentric joint for actuator connection rod.
Inventor: BOLGAR CRISPIN DAVID
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A mechanism for actuating movement of an element of a gas turbine engine has a connection rod 51 for transmitting movement between two components (one shown 52). The rod 51 extends between two joints (one shown at 50) which couple the rod 51 to the components 52. At least one of the joints 50 has an eccentric or off-centre arrangement which allows the position of the corresponding end of the rod 51 to be translated relative to the respective component 52. The eccentric arrangement may take the form of a bush 54 with an off centre cylindrical passage 56.
Patent GB-2457397-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppression sprinkler system
Inventor: BLEASE KEVIN J
IPC: A62C35/68
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A fire suppression sprinkler system 10 convertible between wet and dry modes of operation comprises a field convertible valve 20 having a bypass loop 22 with a bypass valve 26 for selectively configuring the valve for wet or dry mode operation. For dry mode operation, the bypass valve 26 is closed. The field convertible valve also has a system actuator 38, a gas control valve 34 and a water supply shut-off valve 44 which are open in the dry mode. In the wet mode of operation, the bypass valve 26 is open and the gas control and water supply shut-off valves 34, 44 are closed. The field convertible valve 20 may operate in a latch mode controlled by the system actuator 38 in the dry mode, and as a flapper valve (74, Fig. 4) in the wet mode of operation. A method of converting the mode of operation of the sprinkler system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2472992-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of clicking sounds in audio data streams
Inventor: JIN GARY Q
IPC: G10L21/0208
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: A method of reducing clicking sounds in an audio data stream. The samples of the audio data are delayed 1 by a predetermined amount in a sliding window containing a predetermined number of samples. The presence of a clicking sound in the delayed data within said sliding window is detected 2 and the corresponding audio data replaced by substitute data 3 derived from the audio data stream. Click sounds can be detected by comparing the maximum value of a current set of samples within the sliding window with a filtered value derived from the samples subject to a scaling factor. A positive click indication can be given when the maximum value (Xp) is greater than both the filtered value (Y) and a stored peak value (Pe), subject to suitable scaling factors. The stored peak value is then set to the greater of the current maximum value and the current stored peak value. During a negative click indication the stored peak value is reduced by a factor (β) until it reaches zero.
Patent GB-2461198-A (GB)
Title: Thermally stable sintered cutting element with catalyst removed
Inventor: GRIFFO ANTHONY
IPC: B01J3/06
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A method of forming a thermally stable cutting element involves forming a PCD body 32 of interconnected diamond particles with a catalyst material disposed in the interstitial spaces interposed between the diamond particles. The diamond particles form at least 85% by volume of the body 32. Substantially all the catalyst material is removed from the body 32 and the body 32 is attached to a carbide substrate by sintering. The diamond particles have an average grain size of less than 20 microns.
Patent GB-2461205-A (GB)
Title: Power cutoff device automatically operated upon occurrence of spark on electric wire
Inventor: CHUNG TAE YOUNG
IPC: H02H3/08
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a power cutoff device automatically operated upon the occurrence of a spark on an electric wire. The power cutoff device of the present invention automatically cuts off power supply to an earth leakage breaker or an electronic switch according to a control signal transmitted by detecting an electromagnetic wave due to an electric spark generated on an electric wire by an abnormal state such as a connection failure of an electrical device, thus preventing a disaster such as an electrical fire caused by the electric spark (flame). According to the present invention, since the power cutoff device provides an intrinsic function of the earth leakage breaker that operates in a state of an overload or electric leakage and the earth leakage breaker is operated by detecting the electric spark generated on the electric wire, it is possible to effectively prevent a disaster such as an electrical fire caused by the electric spark.
Patent GB-2475346-A (GB)
Title: Fall avoidance system for use by personell working on the load area of a lorry or trailer
Inventor: VERLANDER PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: A fall avoidance system to prevent personnel falling off the sides or rear of a load area (3) of a lorry or trailer comprises: a longitudinal central rail (1) located in the centre of the load area and flush with the surface of the load area extending from the headboard (2) to a location adjacent the rear edge of the load area; and a slider block which is inserted into the central rail, to which, and by way of a fixed length lanyard, the operator is attached, so that his movements are limited only to the central part of the load area.
Patent GB-2475521-A (GB)
Title: Determining a quantity of fuel injected into a Diesel engine
Inventor: FAZIO TOMMASO DE
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: A method of determining a quantity of fuel injected in an internal combustion engine 10, in particular a Diesel engine, comprises the steps of (a) injecting, during a fuel cut-off state of the engine, a nominal fuel test quantity into a cylinder, (b) determining, eg, by mass air flow sensor 13, the amount of air (MAF) flowing to the cylinder during the test injection, (c) determining, eg by lambda sensor 12, the air-fuel ratio (λ) of the exhaust gas, and (d) calculating, eg in ECU 14, the quantity of fuel Qfuelinjected in the test injection on the basis of a function of the air flow quantity MAF and of the air-fuel ratio λ so determined. Qfuelmay be calculated by the relationship Qfuel= MAF/ λ evaluated at the stoichiometric ratio. Qfuelmay be compared with a nominal quantity of fuel in order to correct the injection, eg by regulating the energizing time of the injector 11.
Patent GB-702403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to production of unsaturated 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds
IPC: C07C45/59
Filed: 1948-04-30
Abstract: Unsaturated 1:4-dicarbonyl compounds of the general formula <FORM:0702403/IV(b)/1> (wherein R1 and R2 represent hydrogen, alkyl, or saturated aliphatic groups containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen) are manufactured by hydrolysing 2:5-diacyloxy-2:5-dihydrofuranes of the general formula <FORM:0702403/IV(b)/2> preferably in the presence of a trace of a strong mineral acid. In an example, 2:5-diacetoxy-2:5-dihydrofurane is boiled with dilute sulphuric acid to produce malealdehyde. Specification 642,277 is referred to.  The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also a second example in which a smaller proportion of less dilute sulphuric acid is used.  It is also stated that the process is applicable to the production of anhydrous solutions of the unsaturated dicarbonyl compounds in organic solvents by using an amount of water equivalent to the amount of 2:5-diacyloxy-2:5-dihydrofurane.  This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-1172740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Starter Dummy and Severed Ingot Discharging Device for a Continuous Metal Casting Installation
IPC: B22D11/08
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,172,740. Continuous casting-machines. GOSUDARSTVENNY SOJUZNY INSTITUT PO PROEKTIROVANIJU METALLURGICHESKIKH ZAVODOV. 3 March, 1967 [3 March, 1966], No. 10159/67. Heading B3F. A continuous casting installation, in which a cast strand 27 is severed into ingots 9 by a cutter 10, has a discharging basket 1 which receives the ingot 9 or starter bar and which is pivotable about a shaft 2 in either of directions A or C so that basket 1 can discharge at either a roller table 11 or a roller table 12, e.g. for storing the starter bar and severed ingots in different areas. The basket 1 has a pressure roller 3 and a driven roller 5 driven by chain 6 for introducing or discharging a starter bar or ingot 9. The axis of the pivot shaft 2 is offset from the axis of the basket 1, and the basket 1 is rotated by gears 14, 15. In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 2, not shown) the basket is rotated by a jack (16) to either a horizontal position aligned with roller table (26) or to an intermediate position in alignment with a tiltable roller table (17) that receives a starter bar or ingot 9 driven upwards by roller 5 and grips it between pressure roller (23) and driven rollers (22). The starter bar or ingot 9 is drawn upwards on to the table (17) and the table is rotated to a horizontal position. The basket may be used in a multi-strand installation and receive a plurality of ingots 9 and have individual pressure rollers 3 and a single driving roller 5.
Patent GB-588826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to refrigerating apparatus
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1944-05-25
Abstract: 588,826. Freezing apparatus. GENERAL FOODS CORPORATION. May 25, 1944, No. 10168. Convention date, July 6, 1943. [Class 29] In freezing apparatus comprising vertical stacks of relatively separable refrigerated plates 23, the refrigerant supply and discharge connections 30, 37 of the plates are all disposed on the rear side of the stacks to enable a number of stacks to be closely juxtaposed. Fig. 1 shows the plates 23 in the collapsed position, the lowermost plate being fixed to the insulated bar 21, the uppermost plate carried by the platen 27 of a hydraulic ram 55 and each plate being joined to its adjacent plates by bolts passing through eyes 25. Liquid ammonia or brine from a drum 73 is supplied by gravity or forced by a pump 76 to inlet headers 29 having nipples 33, 34 connected by flexible conduits 36 to inlet connections 37 at the rear of each plate. Outlet connections 30 also projecting from the rear of each plate are connected by flexible conduits 31 to nipples 32 on an outlet header 28 offset from the inlet header 29. The lower part 35 of the inlet header 29 is inclined and provided with vertical connections 34 accessible between the flexible connections 31 for tightening &c. The stacks are covered by an insulating top 22, and doors 39, 40 are pivoted to common hinge pins 48 to form front and rear closures without intervening stationary walls. Partitions 52, 53 separate the stacks and prevent circulation of air through the casing. The inlet nipples 33, 34 feeding refrigerant to the plates have restricted orifices to prevent back flow of refrigerant when using gravity feed. Specification 588,862 is referred to.
Patent GB-363255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wound dressings
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 1931-04-07
Abstract: Relates to a wound dressing of the kind in which an antiseptic gauze compress is mounted on an adhesive plaster and is provided with a layer of metal, particularly silver.  According to the invention, the silver is attached to, or formed on, the side of the gauze compress that faces the wound, and the metal is perforated so that the absorbent property of the pad can act through the metallic layer. The gauze pad can also be impregnated or sprayed with the metal in such a way that the layer of silver is discontinuous.
Patent GB-930858-A (GB)
Title: Stirrer for household appliance
IPC: A47J43/08
Filed: 1961-03-21
Abstract: 930,858. Mixing-appliances. A. STULZ. March 21, 1961 [June 15, 1960], No. 10231/61. Class 86. In a food mixer a rotatable frame 2 is journailed freely on the shaft 3 which drives planetary stirrers 1 through the gears 4, 5; the stirrer shafts have additional gears 6 meshing with the gear 7 which is loose on shaft 3 and connected to the outer members 9, 10 of a friction brake 8. The intermediate member 14 of the brake is held stationary by engagement of the lugs 16 thereon in recesses in the cover 18, which itself engages the bowl 19. When stirring materials of low viscosity, the gear 7 is braked and the frame 2 rotates rapidly in counter-direction to the shaft 3, causing the stirrers to rotate rapidly. When, on the other hand, the stirrers encounter high resistance as with doughs, the braking effect on the loose gear 7 is counteracted and may be completely offset, so that the counter-rotation of the frame 2 is reduced and may cease completely; the frame 2 then rotates with the shaft 3 and the stirrers do not rotate on their axes. The stirrers may have sharp edges and be angularly set in such a way that the stirred material offers greater resistance to the rotation of the stirrers about the central shaft than to that about their own axes. Specification 734,636 is referred to.