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Patent GB-2456469-A (GB)
Title: Article management system
Inventor: PELLETIER FLORENT
IPC: B65G1/02
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling secure access and storage of at least two different types of articles is disclosed The apparatus includes a plurality of compartments for articles, the compartments arranged in a rotatable cylindrical array with one opening for each compartment on the surface of the cylinder A linearly driven belt having an access port thereon limits access to a single compartment The compartments may be of equal or different size to accept different articles A sliding door, positionable over an opening in the housing, provides additional security A drawer with additional compartments may be included in the apparatus in addition to the cylindrical array Certain compartments may have an assignment linking them to other compartments in the cylindrical array or drawer, allowing for the secure and separate storage of sets of related articles such as the keys, registration and/or license plate of a car Access to stored articles is achieve through a touch screen user interface, an OCR document reader or scanner, a biometric reader device, or any combination thereof The apparatus provides easier and quicker access to stored articles, especially sets of stored articles.
Patent GB-2458596-A (GB)
Title: System and method for deforming surfaces
Inventor: HYDE RODERICK A
IPC: B64C23/00
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: A system and method is described generally for producing surface deformations on a surface of a body. The system and method relate to a first surface being a surface of the body exposed to the fluid flow and at least one actuator affecting deformation of the first surface. A control system providing control commands to the at least one actuator is provided and a sensor providing environmental characteristic information to the control system is also provided.
Patent GB-2472269-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated pointer display
Inventor: MEZOUARI SAMIR
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: Illuminating a pointer arm and display area using a light source to illuminate the shaft of a rotatable pointer; the shaft acts as a light pipe to convey light within the shaft in order to illuminate the display area and the pointer arm of the rotatable pointer. The display area and pointer arm can be illuminated by using a reflective cover portion which conceals the shaft of the rotatable pointer, wherein a first portion of light is deflected along the pointer arm from the shaft and a second portion of light is reflected off the cover portion to illuminate the display area. Alternatively the shaft may have a notch between its two ends such that the notch causes the light to be deflected out of the shaft and onto the display area. The notch may extend around the circumference of the shaft. The pointer arm may be formed of the same light transmissive material as the shaft. The light may be separated at a junction between the pointer arm and the shaft. The cover may have reflective underside or be translucent and have a reflective coating on its upper surface. The light source may be a light emitting diode.
Patent GB-2473481-A (GB)
Title: Method for supplying EGR in an i.c. engine
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: F02B47/08
Filed: 2009-09-14
Abstract: Each cylinder of the engine has at least one intake valve and one exhaust valve operating on a four stroke cycle. The method comprises selectively interchanging in timing relative to the engine strokes the opening events of the intake and exhaust valves of one or more cylinders when EGR is required so that the exhaust valve is opened during a downward stroke drawing exhaust gases from the exhaust system into the cylinder and the intake valve is opened during a upward stroke discharging exhaust gases from the cylinder into the intake. The cylinder (EGR cylinder) thereby operates as a positive displacement exhaust gas charger with two gas exchange strokes and two non gas exchange strokes during the four stroke cycle delivering exhaust gases for mixing with the intake air supplied to the remaining cylinders (power cylinders). Fuel may be injected into the EGR cylinder for pre-conditioning the fuel in the hot exhaust gases in the EGR cylinder, and the EGR gases and pre-conditioned fuel may be subsequently mixed with the intake air supplied to the power cylinders of the engine for combustion within the power cylinders.
Patent GB-2463783-A (GB)
Title: A method for preparing antigens of foot-and-mouth disease virus
Inventor: LIU JIXING
IPC: A61K39/135
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: A method for expressing antigens of foot-and-mouth disease virus in insect in vivo by using re-combinant baculovirus is disclosed, which comprises: cloning different genes combination of foot-and-mouth disease virus into baculovirus carrying vector to construct transfer vector, transfecting baculovirus with the transfer vector to proceed DNA recombination, and thus to get recombinant baculovirus, infecting insect host with the recombinant baculovirus, culturing the infected insect host to express the antigens of foot-and-mouth disease virus, and then collecting and purifying the expressed antigens. The preferred genes, baculovirus carrying vector, baculovirus and insect host are selected from P1-2A3C, ORF and VP1 genes of foot-and-mouth disease virus as shown in SEQ ID NO 1., 3 or 5, pVL1393, Bombyx mori Bm-NPV-ZJ8 and larvae or pupa of Bombyx mori, respectively.
Patent GB-2473677-A (GB)
Title: Spout for a Spill-Proof Beverage Container
Inventor: SAMSON ILAN ZADIK
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A spout for a spill-proof beverage container. The spout 12 having a side wall made of a flexible material defining an outer surface to be contacted by the lips of a drinker and an inner surface defining a discharge passage leading to a mouth of the spout to permit a beverage to sucked from the container by the drinker. A valve is provided in the discharge passage to prevent undesired spillage of the beverage when no person is drinking from the cup. The valve comprises two flanks 16a, 16b formed integrally with the side wall 18 of the spout 12 and projecting from opposite sides of the inner surface of the spout. The front end faces of the flanks mate with one another along a slit 30 that extends generally parallel to the longer axis of the spout so that the two flanks form a continuous surface obstructing the discharge passage when the slit 30 is closed. At least the front portions of the flanks are inclined away from the mouth of the spout 12 such that pressure within the container acts to urge the flanks 16a, 16b against one another so as to maintain the slit 30 closed. Deformation of the side wall 18 of the spout 12 when the spout is held between the lips of a drinker acts to open the slit 30 and create an opening between the flanks to allow the beverage to be discharged.
Patent GB-2464385-A (GB)
Title: Commode unit with cleansing function
Inventor: SPEECHLEY RUPERT ANDREW
IPC: A47K11/00
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: A commode 10 comprises a frame 12, and mounted within the frame a toilet seat 14 and a receptacle 20 for receiving and storing waste therein. The receptacle 20 is adapted to be removable from the frame 12 in order to empty the contents after use. The commode also comprises a cleaning means for spraying a supply of cleaning liquid upon a seated user's posterior. The cleaning liquid is supplied under pressure in the form of a jet or spray, and may be heated using a thermostatic control. Preferably, the cleaning means can be redirected to clean the receptacle after use. The cleaning means may include a power supply such as a rechargeable battery or power supply lead. A hand basin may be mounted in the frame. Preferably the commode also features a heated air drier to facilitate drying the user.
Patent GB-2476064-A (GB)
Title: Video recording spectacles with removable camera
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2009-12-09
Abstract: A pair of spectacles comprising a frame 10 with a pair of temples, and a removable video recording device 12 attached to the frame. The glasses may comprise a detachable camera securable to one temple and a power supply module, comprising a rechargeable battery, attached to the other temple, with an elastomeric electrical conductor located within the frame to transmit power between the two. A memory slot may receive a removable memory card to store the image data. A microphone may record sound to accompany the video images. Additional independent modules such as a hands-free mobile phone, answering or SMS messaging service, or mp3 music device may be attached to the spectacles. A wireless remote control may provide convenient controls for the camera. This device overcomes the problems of hand-held video cameras which are inconvenient or unsuitable for recording video footage for many leisure activities, such as skiing, cycling, rock climbing and sailing.
Patent GB-541811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the sealing of the ends of powder-insulated electric cables
IPC: H05B3/06
Filed: 1940-06-11
Abstract: 541,811. Cable ends. PYROTENAX, Ltd., and CLOTHIER, G. D. June 11, 1940, No. 10142. [Class 36] In sealing the ends of a powderinsulated cable A, a quantity of material C, plastic at ordinary temperatures, is placed over the bared conductors B and a cuplike insulator D is pressed on it so that the plastic material is forced over the sheath, the insulator being bound by a clip or band E. Preferably the insulator is of rubber &c. and has protruding sheaths D3 to enclose the cores B. These sheaths may have recesses D4 to be filled with insulating material F slipped over the core. Specification 534,692 is referred to.
Patent GB-252335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to rotors for dynamo-electric machines
IPC: H02K3/24
Filed: 1926-04-19
Abstract: 252,335. Thyssen & Co., Akt.-Ges. May 25, 1925, [Convention date]. Coils and conductor; cores; armatures and field magnets, cooling; armatures and field magnets, dampers on cores of. - The rotor coils 1 of a dynamo-electric machine are supported by holders 2 and wedges 11 so as to leave uninterrupted cooling channels 3 on each side, and means are provided at the inner and outer radial parts of the coils to prevent circumferential displacement. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the top and bottom parts of the coil are embedded in shallow depressions 6, 6<a> in the rotor core R and key 11 respectively. In a modification, Fig. 5, V-shaped bars 7, 7<a> are provided, these bars being secured to the rotor core and to the key by a pin-and-slot connection, or bv lateral projections extending to the sides of the coil-holders 2. These bars mav also serve as damping windings. Insulated bolts 13 passing centrally through the coil may be provided to give greater strength, and alternate single winding layers of the coil may be fitted with insulating rings 14, Fig. 8, surrounding the bolt.
Patent GB-538547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to propeller fan wheels
IPC: F04D29/34
Filed: 1940-06-12
Abstract: 538,547. Screw fans. KEITH, BLACKMAN, Ltd., and WOODLEY, D. S. June 12, 1940, No. 10214. [Class 110 (i)] The impeller of a screw fan comprises a boss 1 with end flanges 2 provided with slots 5 through which project tongues 4 on the roots of the blades 3. Discs 10 may overlap the tongues 4, and be secured to the flanges to clamp the tongues in place.
Patent GB-750658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to chairs
IPC: A47C7/18
Filed: 1954-04-07
Abstract: 750,658. Seats. GORANSSON, R. L. April 7, 1954 [April 8, 1953], No. 10246/54. Class 52(2). A chair has a loose seat 1, adjustable from the position shown in Fig. 4, to that of Fig. 5. In the first position, the front edge 5 of the seat abuts on the front piece 3 of a fixed frame with a flat iron 7, fixed to the seat, abutting the back edge of the front piece 3. The sides of the seat rest in tapered parts of the side pieces 2 of the frame. In the second position the back edge of the seat 1 rests on a flat bar 8 fixed to the underside of the back piece 4 of the frame, wedging under the front edge of stuffing 10, which forms a prolongation of the seat in this position. An angle iron 9, fixed on the underside of the seat 1, engages behind the front piece 3. The seat and the fixed frame taper in a backward direction.
Patent GB-580381-A (GB)
Title: Work-guiding mechanism for sewing machines
IPC: D05B23/00
Filed: 1944-05-29
Abstract: 580,381. Sewing-machines. FAIRWEATHER, W. C. (Singer Manufacturing Co.). May 29, 1944,. No. 10348. [Class 112] Frames; feed; work-guides.-A work-guide W which is movable laterally to produce spiral stitching on work that is also being fed in the normal manner, particularly for the brims of sailors' liats, is carried by a base unit 24 with which a sewing machine having its parts operating in the usual manner is interchangeably associated. The base 24 has a trough-shaped arm 25 on which the bed 10 of the machine rests and a bracket 27 carrying a lead-screw 34 with which the work-guide is connected. The lead-screw is driven through two worm reduction,gears by a disc 48 provided with a crankpin which is engaged by a similar pin on a disc on the lower shaft of the machine. The work-guide is carried by a bracket 53 journalled on the lead-screw 34, and rests on the work-plate of the machine. A transverse spindle 62 in the bracket has a pinion engaging the lead-screw and a knob 66 on the spindle for adjustment of the bracket along the leadscrew; the spindle is normally held frictionally against rotation to enable the bracket to be moved by the lead-screw. A stop-collar 35 limits the travel of the work-guide ; in an alternative arrangement the pinion in the bracket 53 rides off the lead-screw thread to stop the lateral feed. The work-guide comprises a pair of laterally-adjustable plates 75, Fig. 7, with overhanging flanges, and a top plate 77; the latter fits beneath the flange of one base-plate and has a notched block 79 to fit against the edge of the other flange to allow increased clearance for a rib on the work at that side. Specification 534,453 is referred to.
Patent GB-1583554-A (GB)
Title: Quaternary derivatives of sandwicin and a method of producing them
IPC: A61P9/04
Filed: 1977-03-11
Abstract: Novel sandwicinium salts of the formula I <IMAGE> in which R represents an alkyl group having up to 5 carbon atoms, are obtained by reacting sandwicin with an appropriate alkyl halide. In order to convert the halide into another salt of the formula I', in which X denotes the anion of an organic or inorganic acid, the halide is converted with alkali into the corresponding, open-ring, aldehyde base, which, together with an appropriate acid, yields the desired salt. The novel salts exhibit adrenolytic and cardiac-rhythm-promoting activity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-269336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for use in joining edgewise together pieces of wood veneer, linoleum and like sheets or coverings
IPC: B27D1/10
Filed: 1926-04-22
Abstract: 269,336. Williams, W. N. April 22, 1926. Rulers.-A straight edge designed for use in severing strips from sheets of wood, veneer, linoleum &c. and producing accurately abutting edges comprises a body a with a longitudinal slit therein which serves as a guide for the cutting implement and which may be upright or straight according as the cut is to be straight or splayed. The material to be operated upon or joined is arranged with the edges overlapping so that the knife cut edges which accurately fit. To facilitate the positioning of the device, it may be made in hinged halves.
Patent GB-1500381-A (GB)
Title: Forage harvester
IPC: A01D89/00
Filed: 1975-03-14
Abstract: 1500381 Forage harvesters JOSEF BAUTZ GmbH 14 March 1975 [15 March 1974] 10812/75 Heading A1F A forage harvester comprising a chopping unit 1 located in a crop receiving housing 2, a crop conveyor 5 contained in a feeder housing 6 and a pick-up means 12 for taking crop from the ground is characterised in that the feeder housing is connected to the crop receiving housing by quick release clamps 19, 20 giving access to the chopping unit and conveyor. The housings 2, 6 are provided with interengaging guide members 21, 22 and 23, 24. Vertical adjustment of the pick-up means about a pivot 13 is effected by a lifting cylinder 14 attached at its one end to the housing 6 and at its other to the free end 15 of a lifting arm 16 which bears a pedestal 17. To gain access to the chopping unit and conveyor a screw jack 18 is operated to extend the pedestal 17 to its ground-engaging position, clamps 19, 20 are released, and feeder housing 6 swung about the pivot 13 by actuation of the cylinder 14.
Patent GB-1457581-A (GB)
Title: Fastener apparatus
IPC: B41J29/04
Filed: 1974-03-11
Abstract: 1457581 Gripping tools AMERACE CORP 11 March 1974 [1 Feb 1974 16 March 1973] 10821/74 Heading B4W [Also in Divisions B3 and F2] A wrench for a secure bolt having its smoothtopped head 21 surrounded by a cup-washer (25) (Fig. 2, not shown) having an external circumferential groove 26 comprises pliers 15 having one jaw 16 ground smooth and the other jaw replaced by a plate 17 with a U-shaped cutout engageable in the groove 26. In use, the bolt head 21 is pressed firmly against a bearing surface 32 in the cup washer so that the bolt and washer may be turned as a unit by the wrench.
Patent GB-1437599-A (GB)
Title: Combined ankle and shin protector
IPC: A63B71/12
Filed: 1975-02-28
Abstract: 1437599 Guards W J ATKINS 28 Feb 1975 10828/75 Heading A3V A combined ankle and shin protector comprises a pair of ankle pads and a shin guard connected thereto. The pads are braced by elastic bands extending across the front of the ankle, under the foot, and around the back of the foot above the heel. The pads and guard are of leather and may be lined with soft material.
Patent GB-1253270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to prestressed concrete constructions
Inventor: BRANDESTINI ANTONIO
IPC: E04C5/12
Filed: 1969-02-28
Abstract: 1,253,270. Clamps. A. BRANDESTINI. 28 Feb., 1969 [11 March, 1968], No. 10849/69. Headings E1W and E2B. A prestressed concrete construction comprises an anchor body 8 for positioning in a cavity of a concrete structure 1 and having a frusto-conical recess 7, multipart wedge members 5, 6 having surfaces complemental to the recess, and an end wall and a friction area for encircling a strand 3 the strand including an enlarged end area 4 for engagement with the end wall, whereby the enlarged end area of the strand when under tension pulls the wedge members 5, 6 into gripping engagement with the strand 3. As shown a strand 3 is upset to form a head 4 which is supported on the concrete structure 1 by the multi-part wedge 5, 6. In a similar arrangement, Fig. 2 (not shown) the opening 2 in the structure 1 is greater in diameter than the diameter of the head 4. In other arrangements, Figs. 3 and 4 (not shown) the wedge is provided with a flange which bears on the outer end of the body 8 and in a counterbore (10) therein respectively. In a further arrangement, Fig. 5 (not shown) the head (20) is recessed in a counterbore in the wedge 5, 6 which is formed with a cylindrical extension (17) beyond the outer end of the member 8.
Patent GB-1081783-A (GB)
Title: Thrust measuring apparatus
Inventor: LAVER JOHN
IPC: G01P5/02
Filed: 1966-03-12
Abstract: 1,081,783. Dynamometers. ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd. March 12, 1966, No.10960/66. Heading G1W. Thrust measuring apparatus for measuring the thrust caused by fluid flow through a nozzle 10 comprises a load cell 26 which is acted upon by a thrust ball 25 mounted on a movable framework 16, 17, the framework 16, 17 carrying the nozzle and being so movably mounted in a fixed support that by supporting the framework 16, 17 successively in two different ways from the support, two different types of thrust measurement are obtainable. The framework comprises two parts, namely, a pair of vertical members 16 between which the nozzle 10 is pivotally mounted and a pair of horizontal beams 17 which are supported from projections 23 of the support by parallel linkages 24, the first part being detachably connectible to the second part by pin-joints 18 and to the support by detachable hinges 21 so that when the beams 17 are secured to the members 16 and the hinges 21 are detached, the thrust of the nozzle will urge the beams 17 to move parallel to their lengths and thereby to actuate the load cell whereas when the beams 17 are disconnected from the members 16 and the hinges 21 are attached the thrust of the nozzle will cause the members 16 to pivot about the hinges 21 and urge the beams 17 through a ball and plate arrangement 28, 29 to actuate the load cell 26 accordingly. The nozzle 10 is connected to a transition piece 11 which is pivotally mounted on the members 16 and is supplied with air from a chamber 12 connected to the transition piece 11. A motor (not shown) is arranged to adjust the angle of tilt of the nozzle and ducts (14) Figs. 1 to 3 (not shown) direct fluid to the chamber 12 via the pivotal mountings of the transition piece 11.
Patent GB-172572-A (GB)
Title: Trap nest front (poultry appliance)
IPC: A01K31/16
Filed: 1921-04-15
Abstract: 172,572. Gay, Sir A. W. April 15, 1921. Trap nests.-A trap nest front having a vertically sliding door A released by the bird lifting a hanging wire frame F in the entrance, has the wire frame pivoted centrally and so formed that the trap is set automatically when the door A is lifted. The wire frame is bent as shown to form horizontal portions F<1>, by which it is pivoted to a cross-bar D and an upwardly and forwardly projecting part F<2>, which engages with the sloping under-surface of a stop G on the door A when the trap is set. When the arms F<3> are lifted by the bird the door descends and the wire frame is inverted, but returns by gravity to the position shown as soon as the door A is raised by hand.
Patent GB-327020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to folding lavatories or washbasins
IPC: B61D35/00
Filed: 1929-04-10
Abstract: 327,020. Pryde, A. T. April 10, 1929. Hinges.-A tipping basin or its carrier is formed with a hollow cylindrical rib l housing a hinge pin m and working in contact with a semi-cylindrical channel p. A guard strip q with a semicylindrical portion r and a deflector t are also provided.
Patent GB-1527062-A (GB)
Title: Winding drum drive in two-for-one twisting machines
IPC: B65H63/036
Filed: 1977-03-16
Abstract: 1527062 Positive clutches HAMEL GmbH ZWIRNMASCHINEN 16 March 1977 [1 April 1976] 11076/77 Heading F2C A winding drum 4 in a two for one twisting machine is engaged by a winding bobbin (52) Fig. 3 (not shown), and is coupled to a drive shaft 2 through a clutch sleeve 12 which is fixed to rotate with the drum and is movable from a coupling position with a shaft hub 20 to the free running position shown by means of a disengaging mechanism 24, 26 controlled by a yarn feeler (36). Upon yarn breakage, the feeler (36) pivots by falling under gravity and a member 26 engages in a screwthread 24 to cause the clutch sleeve 12 to move against the action of a spring and disengage a pin 16 from the hub 20 to stop rotation of the drum 4 and bobbin (52).