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Patent GB-2468646-A (GB)
Title: Motorised cork remover
Inventor: KWOK CHIN PANG
IPC: B67B7/00
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A hand-held cordless electric tool including a motorised pump can be used for the dual purposes of injecting pressurised air into a bottle to expel a cork and also to evacuate container to prevent deterioration of its contents. A cup 13 depending from the body 11 of the tool holds an elongate hollow needle 16 for penetrating the cork. The pump 37 impels uni-directional air flow and a four-way, two-position valve 47 is connected between the pump and the needle so that air can be selectively drawn through or expelled from the needle. A member 24 is received within the cup for movement between a retracted position in which the cork is received on the needle and an extended position in which the cork is ejected from the needle. The member includes a nib 26 and an opening extending through the nib for receiving the needle. A seal 29 fixed to the member is in sealing contact with the opening and with the needle allowing the nib to be placed in sealing engagement with a closure including a check valve for evacuating air from the container.
Patent GB-2456945-A (GB)
Title: A drilling tool, a self-drilling rock bolt, a drill bit, an ancoring device for a self-drilling rock bolt, a shaft for a drilling tool and an end coupling
Inventor: WEAVER STEVEN
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A drilling tool (10) incorporating first and second ends, a shaft (13, 90) extending between the ends. The first end has a drill bit (15) to penetrate rock. The drill bit and the shaft have complementary threads. The drill bit and the shaft comprise a relative rotation stop means (82, 83) that ensures that the drill bit remains loose during drilling in a first direction. The invention further relates to a self drilling rock bolt (10), a drill bit (15), drill shaft (13,90) and shaft coupling (94), an anchoring device (23), and an end coupling (95) per se.
Patent GB-2460517-A (GB)
Title: Metering apparatus
Inventor: ORCHARD NIGEL
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a retro-fitted device for reading utility meters and transmitting data for the utility provider. A smart meter attachment that clamps onto a digital utility meter 1 is disclosed. The attachment comprises a clamp 30 with adjustable sides 31, 32 that clamp opposite sides of the digital meter. The clamp comprises an optical reading part 13 that plugs into an optical port 3 on the meter 1. The reading part 13 allows data to be extracted from the meter. The adjustable sides have rubber pads 34, 35 between the side parts and the meter itself to allow the clamp 30 to be attached without damaging or defacing the meter. A further invention allows the smart meter clip or clamp to the utility meter such that its face it is not damaged. To achieve this the smart meter uses an elongate C-shaped clamping body having side parts which clamp to the sides of the utility meter rather than the face.
Patent GB-2461412-A (GB)
Title: Use of a nicotinic receptor agonist in the treatment of dyskinesias associated with dopaminergic agent therapy
Inventor: QUIK MARYKA
IPC: A61K31/465
Filed: 2008-04-02
Abstract: A nicotine receptor agonist, for example nicotine, may be used in the treatment of dyskinesias associated with dopaminergic agent therapy. This is especially useful in the treatment of Parkinson's disease with L-DOPA where the side-effect of dyskinesias brought about by administration of L-DOPA are reduced. The nicotine receptor agonist and dopaminergic agent may be used in conjunction with a third agent to achieve a therapeutic effect with the said dopaminergic agent or for treatment of a side-effect of the said dopaminergic agent. The third agent may be amantadine, carbidopa or entacapone.
Patent GB-2473629-A (GB)
Title: A thermally insulating pile
Inventor: WIGLEY VICTOR JOSEPH
IPC: E02D5/08
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: An insulating and waterproof pile that may be driven adjacent to the lower and buried portion of external walls of a building to reduce building heat loss into the surrounding ground, reduce condensation and damp in the walls, and support the wall. The pile includes a casing 1 which may be plastics, composite, or steel, the casing enclosing an internal insulation material 2 which may be urethane foam, expanded polystyrene or foamglass. The pile may be interconnected via flanges or slots 4 which can be used to create a continuous barrier. Additionally disclosed is a stiffening spike which vertically penetrates a hole in the pile.
Patent GB-2476638-A (GB)
Title: Carbon capture cartridge
Inventor: KUKARD GIDEON STOWAN
IPC: B01D27/00
Filed: 2009-10-07
Abstract: Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture cartridge includes perforated housing/casing filled with a CO2 scrubbing medium preferably in the form of a liquid, gel or a loose solid. Preferably the scrubbing medium is either calcium oxide (quicklime), lithium hydroxide, soda lime, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, activated carbon or a mixture. Advantageously the CO2 capture cartridge is located in between a combustion chamber and an exit point to the atmosphere, such as in a flue and reduces CO2 emissions produced by the combustion process. Preferably the CO2 capture cartridge is used in conjunction with a gas, oil or wood burning boiler, water heater or air heater.
Patent GB-2467201-A (GB)
Title: Artificial knee joint with spring cushion
Inventor: CHENG CHIA-PAO
IPC: A61F2/64
Filed: 2009-11-05
Abstract: An artificial knee joint includes an upper joint support 6 and a lower connector 1 connectable to an artificial shank, that is, the shin portion of the leg. The joint support is connected to an upper link 5, which in turn is connected to a brake block 3 that has a joint 22 with the connector and a slot 30 for guided movement relative to the connector. A fluid cylinder 4 is coupled between the upper joint support and the brake block. An outside link 2 is pivotally joined to each of the upper joint support and the lower connector. The lower connector contains a cylinder barrel 12 housing a resilient element, such as a spring 13, set against a lower end of the brake block, whereby the resilient element applies a reaction force to the brake block in order to provide a cushion effect to the wearer. The resilient element is adjustable by a bolt 11.
Patent GB-2474525-A (GB)
Title: LED light
Inventor: CRABTREE MARK
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A lamp has a reflector (1, fig 1) into which is mounted a LED arrangement. LEDs are mounted onto a circuit board 6, with a heat sink 5. Directional light legs 4 are then placed over the circuit board 6 which act to reflect light outwards from the LEDs. A diffuser 3 is placed over the LED arrangement. The LEDs are arranged so that they point radially outwards of the lamp.
Patent GB-526985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in heads for siphon bottles
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 1939-03-30
Abstract: 526,985. Siphon bottles. MOTUSZ, G. March 30, 1939, No. 10005. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, Oct. 2, 1939.] [Class 14 (i)] In order to prevent misuse of a siphon bottle by placing the spout in the mouth for drinking purposes, the spout 4 is surrounded by a jacket 6 which is spaced from it and extends beyond its end. The jacket has a flared outer end, and is provided with perforations 9, 10. In a modification, the spout is bent to form a small angle with the longitudinal axis of the bottle, and the jacket has slots to facilitate the positioning of a tumbler beneath the spout. The jacket may be integral with the head or separate therefrom.
Patent GB-300079-A (GB)
Title: A stropping appliance for safety razor blades
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 300,079. Wassell, D. G. April 4, 1928. Stropping-apparatus for safety razors consists of a blade-holder 9 secured by means of two arms 8 to a spindle 4 rotatably carried by a frame 5 having pairs of, or single, cross-bars 6 at its ends. The blade 11 is held in place by studs 10, a plate 20, and a rotatable stud 12 having a projection engageable over the plate 20. The strop 7 passes between the blade-holder and the spindle, and relative movement causes the blade to rock over to engage the strop; the strop may lie in an inclined position across the holder, and inclined or arched guides 13 may be provided.
Patent GB-403265-A (GB)
Title: Device for stopping and shutting automatically and progressively pipes for gases and vapours under pressure
IPC: G05D16/18
Filed: 1933-04-05
Abstract: 403,265. Pressure-regulating valves. ACIDE CARBONIQUE PUR SOC. ANON., 47, Rue Heyvaert, Brussels, and DU BOIS, E., ChÔteau de Pierrefonds, Itterbeek, near Dilbeek, both in Belgium. April 5, 1933, No. 10238. [Class 135.] To maintain a certain pressure at a point 1 in a pipe in which gas or vapour is circulating, a throttle 2 is arranged below the point 1 and controlled, through a rod 4 and forked lever 5, by a weight 12 vertically movable under the pressure of a liquid, such as glycerine, in a cylinder 8 subject to the pressure at the point 1. The weight 12 may be a metallic reservoir adapted to receive different loads to vary the pressure desired at 1. Gas bottles 3 may be provided on each side of the throttle to act as buffers, and the cylinder 8 may be connected to a gas bottle 10, the upper part of which is connected to the point 1.
Patent GB-559161-A (GB)
Title: Frequency detector
IPC: H03D3/04
Filed: 1942-07-24
Abstract: 559,161. Frequency measurement. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. July 24, 1942, No. 10368. Convention date, May 29, 1941. [Class 37] [Also in Group XL] An output current proportional to the frequency of an input wave is produced by charging a condenser during one half-cycle through one valve and discharging it during the other halfcycle through another valve, the conductive path of one of the valves comprising the path between a secondary emitter electrode and a collector electrode. As shown in Fig. 1, the circuit comprises a pentode valve 20 and a valve 10 having a control grid 11, an accelerator grid 12, a deflecting electrode 16 connected to the cathode, a collector grid 14 and secondary-emission electrode 15, the latter being directly connected to the anode 25 of the pentode 20. The control grids of the valve 15, 20 are coupled in phase opposition to the input source. When the valve 15 is open the electrode 15 becomes positive, and the capacity 33, which may be the capacity to earth of the electrodes 15, 25, is charged. During the succeeding half-cycle, the capacity 33 discharges through the pentode 20, and a current meter 32 in the cathode lead gives a reading proportional to the frequency of the input wave. Alternatively, the meter may be connected at 52 in the lead from the battery 30 to the collector electrode 14.
Patent GB-1159167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Type Grinding Apparatus
IPC: B24B21/04
Filed: 1967-03-06
Abstract: 1,159,167. Grinding. METABOWERKE K.G. CLOSS, RAUCH & SCHNIZLER. 6 March, 1967 [23 March, 1966], No. 10402/67. Heading B3D. A grinding apparatus comprises a grinding belt 7 guided over pulleys 3, 4, 6 and an applicator part 12 which partially engages the back 14 of the belt and is rotatable about a spindle perpendicular to its end face. The belt is driven by pulley 3 and tensioned and guided by pulley 6 on a beam 8 secured to post 5 and acted on by compressed air device 10. The applicator part 12 is carried by shaft 28 mounted in a cup 38 secured to a plate 37 mounted on a rod 34 in turn carried by arms from a carrier 31 on a shaft 30, adjustable stops 33 being provided to adjust the carrier. The shaft 30 is rotatably mounted in a sleeve 29 secured to a beam 16 attached to a link 17, 18 supported by a parallel linkage 26, 27 from a fixed link 25 and urged downwardly by a compressed air device 20. The lower face 15 of the part 12 which engages the back of the grinding belt consists of radial ribs which increase in depth with increase in radius. The disc is disposed so that only a sector engages the belt and is rotated thereby. Rollers 49, 49<SP>1</SP> assist in guiding the belt over the plate.
Patent GB-610281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mechanical power transmission arrangements
IPC: H02K49/02
Filed: 1946-04-04
Abstract: 610,281. Electromagnetic clutches; transmitting mechanical power. GENERAL ELECTRIC.CO., Ltd., and JAKEMAN, R. G. April 4, 1946, No. 10429. [Classes 35 and 38 (iv)] The excitation of an electromagnetic slip coupling is automatically varied in accordance with the slip by means of a D.C. generator coupled to the driven side and bucking or boosting a D.C. supply of fixed voltage so that the transmitted torque is maintained substantially constant between 100 per cent slip and minimum slip. As shown for a ship propulsion unit, a pair of couplings 4, 5 are driven by engines 1, 2 and coupled by gearing 6 to the propeller shaft 16 from which the generator 14 is driven. The couplings are excited in parallel from the D.C. supply 13, the common return being through the generator 14 which has compound excitation reversible by a switch 20 in accordance with the rotation of the engines. The couplings can be protected against over-heating by thermal or time switches controlling the excitation.
Patent GB-331820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rotary devices, for example compressors, vacuum pumps, motors and the like
IPC: F04C18/344
Filed: 1929-04-04
Abstract: 331,820. Shore, W. E. April 4, 1929. Fixed-abutment type; valves, distributing.-A rotary compressor or the like of the eccentric rotor and diametral vane type has a transverse portion, such as a disc, on the vane which engages in a guide member and thereby maintains the vane parallel with the rotor axis and prevents endwise movement. The disc also has on its other side a vane or lug, arranged at right-angles to the first vane, which engages a slot in a rotating member eccentric to the first rotor whereby the vane is constrained to move with its tips in contact with the casing. In the construction shown, which is a two-cylinder compressor, two right-angularly arranged diametral vanes 18, 19 are integral with a transverse disc 21 which engages in an annular recess formed by two ground rings 14, 16 fixed in and locating two similar casing members 1 which form the two compressor cylinders 2 and house the rotors 4. The inlet and outlet passages 22, 23 are tangential and the working chambers being oppositely disposed the compressors work in series. A bye-pass valve 28 can be opened to connect the main inlet and outlet so that the fluid can be re-circulated.
Patent GB-258191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the handle-bars and handles of motorcycles and the like
IPC: B62K21/14
Filed: 1926-04-21
Abstract: 258,191. Pfeiffer, A. C. K. J. Oct. 5, 1925, [Convention date]. Clamps, internal.-A resiliently-mounted handle 4 for a motor-cycle is provided with a tubular extension 3 projecting into the end of the handlebar 1 and carrying a rod 5 passing through it, a rubber washer 10 or like compressible member being compressed between the beaded ends 8, 9 of the members 3, 5, so as to grip the internal wall of the handle-bar, by tightening nuts 7 screwing on the outer end 6 of the rod 5.
Patent GB-553436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to compressed air supply systems
IPC: B01D45/06
Filed: 1941-08-19
Abstract: 553,436. Compressed air systems ; regulating pressure and separating liquid. HART, B. H. Aug. 19, 1941, No. 10566. [Class 8 (i)] [Also in Group XIII] An automatic combined pressure relief and drainage valve 24 is provided in the drain of a liquid separating chamber 10 of a compressed-air system. The valve may be opened under the influence of a bellows or capsule subject internally or externally to the pressure of air which has passed the air outlet valve 18 of the separator.
Patent GB-527507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to power driven road vehicles having twin rear wheels
IPC: B62D55/04
Filed: 1939-04-05
Abstract: 527,507. Endless-track vehicles. WASLEY, V. April 5, 1939, No. 10581. [Class 79 (i)] A vehicle having twin tyred rear wheels 5 is provided with auxiliary endless tracks 6 passing round the wheels 5 and twin pulleys 17 arranged in front of the wheels and so mounted on spring-loaded levers as to tension the tracks by downward pressure of the pulleys. In the construction shown the pulleys 17 are carried by the short arms 9 of levers pivoted on a shaft 4, the long arms 8 of the levers being controlled by adjustable springs 12. The shaft 4 is mounted in brackets 2, 3, 28 on the vehicle frame. The tracks . comprise transverse strakes 23 and chains 6 which are accommodated in the space between the twin tyres. When the tracks are not in use the lever arms 9 can be freed from the arms 8 and raised to the horizontal position shown in dotted lines, the arms 8 having spring pins 22 adapted to engage in either of the holes 20, 21 in the arms 9.
Patent GB-255532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to sewing machines
IPC: D05B15/04
Filed: 1925-04-24
Abstract: 255,532. British United Shoe Machinery Co., Ltd., and Ricks F. April 24, 1925. Feed by needles. - In leather and other sewing- machines in which pro. vision is made for feeding the work at the will of the operator in either of two directions, as in finishing the end of a seam by backstitching, means is provided whereby the length of stitch in one direction is made different from that in the other direction, such means being adjustable to proportion the difference in length of the stitches when the length of stitch in the primary direction is varied. The device is applied to a machine of the kind described in Specification 228,208, in which the stitch length is varied by a thumb-screw 44 and the direction of stitching is reversed by throwing over a toggle 40, 42. A screw 100 is fitted in the arm 101 of the hand-lever 102 by which the toggle is broken and by engagement with a stop 104 adjustably limits the extent to which the toggle may be moved beyond the neutral point.
Patent GB-1500621-A (GB)
Title: Door latching arrangement
IPC: E05C5/00
Filed: 1975-03-14
Abstract: 1500621 Latching arrangement for sliding doors VOLKSWAGENWERK AG 14 March 1975 [15 March 1974] 10637/75 Heading E2A A sliding door 1 (shown open) is provided with a handle 5 at its trailing edge connected (1) rigidly to a spring catch 11 which engages a lug 10 to prevent the door from closing and (ii) to a rotary catch (not shown) at the leading edge of the door, which engages a keeper pin 8 to hold the door closed. The spring catch is formed by bending a resilient metal strip and is fixed at its non latching end 12 in a casing 6 integral with the handle 5. The keeper pin may alternatively carry the lug.
Patent GB-106641-A (GB)
IPC: E04C3/30
Abstract: 106,641. Barnardiston, E. May 12, 1916. Solid fencing. - Troughshaped metal plates, Fig. 2, of which the angles are those of a regular polygonal prism, have the side portions b slightly wider than half the width of the central portion, and bolt or rivet holes d are formed along the centre-line of the face which would be formed by two over-lapping sides. Openings i may be formed in the plates to facilitate the passage of the cross beams, or for climbing, or filling concrete into the interior of the structure, and fish-plates e may be provided on the ends. Corrugated or trough flooring, fences, or walls may be formed by lapping the plates in the usual manner.
Patent GB-1500412-A (GB)
Title: Device for measuring the torque of a rotary movable element
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 1975-03-14
Abstract: 1500412 Measuring torque HARTMANN & BRAUN AG 14 March 1975 [27 March 1974] 10772/75 Heading G1A A device for measuring the torque applied to a rotatably suspended element carrying a mirror 5 comprises a metal block 1 to which are mounted an infra-red light emitting diode and lens 2, and two silicon photoelements 3, 4, and further comprises control means responsive to the detector signals for acting on the suspended element in opposition to the applied torque. The control means comprises a signal generator controlling electrical means for opposing the torque, and the control current so produced by the signal generator or the change of state of the signal generator is a measure of the torque. The lens to mirror distance is preferably 10 to 30 mm.
Patent GB-493862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to remotely controllable tuning arrangements
IPC: H03J9/00
Filed: 1937-04-15
Abstract: 493,862. Wireless systems. MARCONI'S WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CO., Ltd., and RAMSAY, J. F. April 15, 1937, No. 10776. [Class 40 (v)] A remote-control tuning arrangement comprises a local circuit, such as the grid coil 3 of an oscillator 1, coupled to a length of concentric cable 10, 11, the remote end of which is coupled to a series resonant circuit 12, 13 so dimensioned with respect to the electrical length of the cable that the oscillator tuning may be varied by the condenser 13 between frequencies corresponding to “ and ¢ wavelength of the cable. The tendency of such an arrangement to oscillate on several "modes" may be prevented by using one or more acceptor circuits 14, 15 or by resonating the anode circuit in the higher portion of the desired range of frequencies, the resulting rising voltage-frequency characteristic thus given to the oscillator being levelled if desired by a resistance across the reaction coil 2. The required physical length of cable together with the necessary electrical length may be obtained by adding an artificial line to a given cable.
Patent GB-973264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thrust linkage supporting table
Inventor: FARRIS WILLIAM ALBERT
IPC: A47B9/10
Filed: 1963-03-19
Abstract: 973,264. Folding adjustable tables. AMERICAN MANUFACTURING CO. Inc. March 19, 1963, No. 10834/63. Headings A4H and A4W. [Also in Division B4] A vertically adjustable table includes a thrust linkage, comprising one bent link 4, 5 and one straight link 3 pivoted together, a fluid pressure piston and cylinder actuator 20 pivoted to the base and to the bent link 4, 5 and stabilizing means comprising crossed links 10, 14 with rollers 12, 17 sliding in channels 13, 1. The actuator 20 and link 3 are pivoted at spaced positions on link 4, 5, with either actuator 20 at pivot 23 and link 3 at pivot 7 (Fig. 1), or vice versa (Fig. 6). A motor 22 and pump 21, are operated by pedals 25, 26 to supply fluid from reservoir 24 to and from the actuator 20. The table is thus adjusted and is automatically supported in the adjusted position by the fluid pressure. The table can be lowered into a folded position until the links 3, 5 are almost horizontal and fingers 19 contact end bars 2.
Patent GB-352078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to boot or shoe stiffeners
IPC: A43B23/08
Filed: 1930-04-05
Abstract: 352,078. Boot &c. stiffeners. BRITISH UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO., Ltd. and BARNETT, H., Union Works, Belgrave Road, Leicester. April 5, 1930, No. 10844. [Class 17 (ii).] A fabric base for boot and shoe end stiffeners is composed of felt reinforced by a woven textile through the interstices of which fibres of the felt have been worked and interlaced. Stiffened blanks may be cut from a sheet of the base material after impregnation. The reinforcing textile material is preferably scrim in a lightly sized condition, and in one method of making the base it is placed between already lightly felted layers of felt material, preferably comprising wool and a considerable mixture of cotton fibres, and further felting is then performed to make a unitary felted sheet. More felt may, if desired, be deposited on one side of the textile material than on the other. Specifications 117,068, 236,600, 275,575, [all in Class 17 (ii), Boots and shoes, Construction of], and 340,603 are referred to.