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Patent GB-2443230-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring and control apparatus
Inventor: DEMPSEY MAURICE
IPC: H04M1/72409
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A remote monitoring and control apparatus (10) comprises a receiver (74) adapted to receive one or more input signals (76) and provide one or more output signals for displaying content on a monitor (12); a telephony unit (26, 62, 64) for connecting a remote telephone (42) to a local interface (36, 38, 56) using a telephony signal; and a processing unit (60) operatively connected to the receiver (74) and the telephony unit (26, 62, 64), wherein the processing unit (60) is adapted to detect an incoming call (44) from the remote telephone (42) and in response thereto automatically; allocate and open a voice channel (70) of the telephony signal over which a user (20) of the remote telephone (42) and a user (18) of the local interface (36, 38, 56) can converse; and allocate and open a control channel (72) of the telephony signal over which the user (20) of the remote telephone (42) can send control signals (72) to control the operation of the receiver (74).
Patent GB-2438867-A (GB)
Title: Daylight and nightlight luminaire
Inventor: BOCK MANFRED
IPC: F21S10/02
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminaire comprising a reflector and at least two sockets arranged adjacent said reflector and used for receiving therein rod-shaped lamps provided with a base on one side thereof and having different illuminances and/or different light colours. The present invention aims at realizing a luminaire used for daylight illumination and nightlight illumination and having, in addition to good anti-dazzle properties, also a symmetrical light distribution and a reasonable light output ratio. In order to achieve this, the sockets are arranged on opposite sides of the reflector axis such that they are laterally displaced relative to one another, in such a way that the lamp axes are arranged on both sides of and inclined relative to the reflector axis and that the respective illuminants of the rod-shaped lamps are located adjacent the reflector axis. Used for luminaires having lamps with more than one light colour temperature.
Patent GB-2447229-A (GB)
Title: Mobile work platform hydraulic drive system
Inventor: BOWDEN ROGER
IPC: B66F9/22
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A hydraulic drive system for a mobile work platform includes an internal combustion engine 14, an electric motor 24 and a hydraulic pump 26. The engine 14 and the motor 24 are constructed and arranged so as to be capable of driving the pump 26 either separately or together. The system may also include a clutch mechanism 18 for disconnecting the engine 14 from the pump 26. A battery 32 may be provided to supply power to the motor 24 via a control unit 30, the motor 24 being alternatively operable as a generator to charge the battery 32. The engine 14, motor 24 and pump 26 may be arranged coaxially, or the engine 14 may be provided on a separate shaft to the motor 24 and pump 26 (figure 2). The mobile work platform may include an operator platform (6, figure 3), a base (2, figure 3) and a lift mechanism (4, figure 3) for lifting the operator platform relative to the base (2).
Patent GB-2443304-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulation for treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Inventor: ACOSTA JOSE RAMON BAEZ
IPC: A61K36/88
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) comprising an extract of Purple Maguey (Tradescantia spathacea). Said formulation preferably comprises a 1ml intramuscular vaccine containing: 250mg or Tradescantia spathacea extract; 30mg USP Propilenglicol; 1mg lidocaine hydrochlorate; and 1ml injection water. Also claimed is a method for producing a pharmaceutical formulation for treatment of (AIDS) comprising: washing a whole plant with purified water; cutting said plant into pieces, liquidisation; filtration; and boiling until a black yellowish pasty substance is obtained.
Patent GB-2454009-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heated domestic water vessels
Inventor: WILKINSON NIGEL
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: An electrically heated domestic water vessel 10 comprises a receptacle which houses a flat-plate heater 30, supported above and spaced from the floor of the receptacle by legs 44 so that both major surfaces of the heater can contact the water so as to reduce energy consumption. Moreover, there is a significant reduction in the energy wastage associated with the transmission of thermal energy otherwise than into the water. The heater typically comprises an element 42 printed or otherwise deposited on a substantially rigid substrate, but it may alternatively comprise a distributed area metallic oxide coating on a substrate. Preferably, the heater is supported so as to accommodate the heating of relatively small amounts of water, such as a single cupful.
Patent GB-2456127-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling transmissions between base station and mobile stations based upon service performance parameters
Inventor: SUN YONG
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A method of scheduling transmissions between a base station 2 and a plurality of mobile stations 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 comprises determining a transmission threshold (e.g. a quality of service (QoS) threshold), transmitting the transmission threshold to the mobile stations 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, comparing, at each mobile station, the transmission threshold to a service parameter for that mobile station, and scheduling transmission from the base station 2 dependent on the outcome of the comparisons. Preferably, each mobile station determines whether or not to send a request for service to the base station 2 in dependence upon the comparison at that mobile station. A plurality of transmission thresholds, defining a set of performance ranges, may be determined and selected for transmission from the base station 2 to the mobile stations 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Hence, the scheduling algorithms proposed reduce the amount of feedback from mobile stations 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 to base station 2 and transfer some processing load to the mobile stations 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 themselves.
Patent GB-2460013-A (GB)
Title: A method for reflection time shift matching a first and a second set of seismic reflection data
Inventor: LIE ESPEN OEN
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A method is disclosed for reflection time shift matching a first and a second set of seismic reflection data (10,30) comprising first and second seismic reflection traces (1,3) with series of generally corresponding seismic reflections (11,31). The second set of seismic data (30) comprises at least one laterally extending series (40) of new seismic events (4) not present in the first set of seismic data (10). Reflection time shift estimations (22) are calculated as required for matching seismic reflections (31) of the second reflection traces (3) of the second seismic reflection data (30) with corresponding seismic reflections (11) of the first reflection traces (1). The calculation of the time shifts (22) are made by calculating coefficients of basis function estimates, such as Legendre polynomials, in order to save calculation effort.
Patent GB-2459124-A (GB)
Title: Wafer holder for electroplating apparatus
Inventor: SJURSETH BJORN
IPC: C25D17/10
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: The outer edges of semiconductor wafers are received in the grooves 14a and 14b of wafer holder 12. A biasing force presses the electrodes 40 into contact with the backside of the wafers. The biasing force may be caused by the buoyancy of the pivoting floating electrode holders 20 in the plating liquid or by a resilient spring mechanism. The wafer holder transports the wafer through the plating liquid during electrodeposition.
Patent GB-2459532-A (GB)
Title: Garment steamer
Inventor: PARK JAMES
IPC: D06F73/02
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: The garment steamer includes a housing 10 and a steam generating system (18, Figure 2) for supplying steam to the interior of the housing. Garments may be hung in the housing, a door 11 closed and the supply of steam commenced to remove creases from the garments. The interior of the housing may be defined by walls carrying steam outlet nozzles 22 for supplying steam from the generating system. The garments may be hung from a rail 17 and have a lower edge weighting device 25 attached for holding the garment taut while being steamed.
Patent GB-2466478-A (GB)
Title: Suction generation device
Inventor: KILARAS MICHAEL STAVROU
IPC: B64C23/06
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A suction generation device comprising a vortex generator 1 and vortex accelerator 2 attached on a surface 4 in an incoming primary flow and having a secondary fluid flow outlet/suction hole 3 on the surface along the generated vortex path. The device may be used on water, hydro, air or wind turbine blades to enhance the energy-capturing, control airfoil circulation at blade tips to control aerodynamic blade loading and inducing suction to transfer flow momentum. The device suppresses adverse pressure gradients, the stall or separation bubble, and helps laminarize the flow over the blade or wing. Also claimed: a turbine having apparatus for controlling flow circulation around a blade; a turbine having a blade with at low pressure surface fluid inlet ports, and a suction device; and a method of extracting fluid flow energy comprising vortex generation, vortex acceleration, converting the vortex into a low pressure region confined inside at least one low pressure chamber.
Patent GB-2461325-A (GB)
Title: A caravan trailer
Inventor: HARRISON JONATHAN M
IPC: B60P3/32
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A caravan trailer comprising a trailer assembly 14 and a pod 12, the trailer assembly comprising a chassis having wheels 22 and a tow bar assembly 24; characterised in that the pod is releasable mounted on the chassis wherein the assembled caravan trailer has a maximum vertical height of less than 1.8m and an unloaded weight of 750kg or less. The pod may be demountable from the chassis without the use of any tool. The pod may be releasably mounted on the chassis by means of clip assemblies (38, figure 1). The pod may be provided with a plurality of legs 30 on which the pod may stand when demounted from the chassis of the trailer; the legs may be provided with telescopic means having a first extended position and a second retracted position. At least two legs may be laterally adjusted 50. The caravan trailer may be provided with a lighting board 34 wherein the lighting board may be operated between a raised position and a lowered position.
Patent GB-2467603-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing container for a flexible bag
Inventor: PRYOR RICHARD
IPC: B65D25/40
Filed: 2009-02-10
Abstract: A container 2 and method of dispensing liquid, such as milk from a flexible bag, the container comprising a body having an opening for accepting the bag, the body being configured to be engageable with an upper portion of the bag adjacent the opening for securing the bag to the body, a lid for the opening and a piercing member 38 communicating with an aperture 44 for dispensing the liquid, the piercing member being movable to be introduced into the container to pierce the bag adjacent the upper portion of the bag. A clamp (14) may be provided to secure an ear of the bag to the container rim and may include textured cooperating surfaces for frictionally engaging the bag. The lid may be attached to the body by a hinge; the piercing member may be a tapered end of a spout.
Patent GB-2471653-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling a fluid level around a transmission gear
Inventor: GIANONE ROBERTO
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: A method of controlling a fluid level around a transmission gear of a vehicle, e.g, a lorry, includes the steps of (a) providing a set of predetermined operating conditions, each predetermined operating condition having a corresponding predetermined fluid level requirement, (b) operating the vehicle at an actual operating condition, (c) determining a predetermined operating condition equivalent to the actual operating condition, (d) arranging the fluid level around the transmission gear to be equivalent to the predetermined fluid level requirement corresponding to said predetermined operating condition. The predetermined operating conditions may include oil temperature, pinion torque, vehicle speed, if reverse gear has been selected, gear ratio and vehicle inclination. The transmission is a driven axle having a crown wheel (24, fig 1) contained in an oil sump (36) which is connected via pipes (40, 41) and a pump (42) to a reservoir (38).
Patent GB-2472779-A (GB)
Title: Multi-band antenna with switch activated multiple feed circuits
Inventor: HARPER MARC
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2009-08-17
Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises an electrically conductive radio frequency radiating element 20 with first and second ends, a ground plane member 11 and a plurality of feed points 22, 23 at different locations between the first and second ends of the radiating element 20. In the antenna arrangement there is a switch 26 which connects an input terminal 27 to at least one of the feed points 22, 23 via different respective pathways where at least one pathway includes a capacitive component 29 and at least another pathway has an inductive component 28. The switch 27 may be configured to allow the separate feed points 22, 23 to be connected individually or in predetermined combinations. There may be two or more feed points and reactive components may be arranged between the feed points 22, 23 and between the radiating element 20 and a ground member 11. The antenna arrangement allows for a high degree of customization and improved matching, and enables good multi-band performance.
Patent GB-2465280-A (GB)
Title: Augmented reality system that marks and tracks the position of a real world object on a see-through display
Inventor: HARTMAN RANDOLF G
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: A method for marking a position of a real world object on a see-through display 104 comprising capturing an image of a real world object with a camera, determining a viewing angle and distance to the object, calculating a real world position of the object, and displaying a virtual mark 304 on the display at the location corresponding to the real world object. The augmented reality system may be mounted on a user's head with the see-through display mounted within a pair of goggles. The orientation of the user is determined and the user's finger 306 may be used as a pointing device to identify the object of interest. As the user moves their head, the system updates and the marked object is tracked. The distance measurement may be taken by a LIDAR ranging device or a laser, and the position measurements are calculated based on additional readings from an inertial measurement unit and a GPS receiver. The displayed mark may be any icon, dot, text, lines or other graphics.
Patent GB-2476305-A (GB)
Title: Portable scaffolding tower kit
Inventor: AUSTIN JAMES
IPC: E04G3/28
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A portable scaffolding tower kit comprising a plurality of frame pieces including at least one ladder frame piece 1; at least one diagonal brace bar 4, at least one horizontal brace bar 3, a platform 6, multiple fasteners and at least one pair of lockable castors 9, wherein the diagonal brace bars 4 are provided in a first colour and the horizontal brace bars are provided in a second colour 3 which is easily visually distinguishable from the first colour.
Patent GB-447110-A (GB)
Title: Reaction product of butadiene bodies with hydrogen chloride and method of producing the same
IPC: C08C19/16
Filed: 1934-10-06
Abstract: Compounds of "butadiene bodies" with hydrogen chloride are produced by treating the hydrocarbon materials with gaseous hydrogen chloride in the absence of a solvent and under pressure. The "butadiene bodies" include rubber, guttapercha, balata, butadiene, isoprene, chloroprene, and their polymers.  Milled or unmilled cr<\>zepe rubber may be used in sheets of 0,02 inch thickness at 10 atmospheres pressure, and catalysts such as aluminium chloride may be used to facilitate the reaction. Powdered rubber may also be employed.ALSO:Compounds of "butadiene bodies" with hydrogen chloride are produced by treating the hydrocarbon materials with gaseous hydrogen chloride under pressure in the absence of a solvent.  The "butadiene bodies" include rubber, guttapercha, balata, butadiene, isoprene, chloroprene, and their polymers.  Milled or unmilled cr<\>zepe rubber may be used in sheets of 0,02 inch thickness at 10 atmospheres pressure, and catalysts such as aluminium chloride may be used to facilitate the reaction. Powdered rubber may also be employed.
Patent GB-242170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in thermostatic apparatus for regulating the feed water supply to steamboilers and the like
IPC: F22D5/14
Filed: 1925-04-17
Abstract: 242,170. Yarrow, H. E. April 17, 1925. Patent abandoned on opposition. Feedwater, controlling.-The feed supply to a boiler is regulated by a pair of expansion tubes arranged at the normal water level and inclined in the same direction, operating the feed valve by the sum of the expansions of the two tubes. The tube A is fixed at its lower end in a bracket B, and its upper end is free to slide at C. The upper end of the tube A<1> is fixed at B', and its lower end is free to slide at C'. The upper and lower ends of the tubes are connected to the steam and water spaces of the boiler respectively. The two free ends of the tubes are connected to a lever E, the tube A at H<1>, and the tube A<1> by a link F at G<1>. The lever E operates the valve J. In a modification, one tube may be within the other.
Patent GB-1430914-A (GB)
Title: Ball bearing assemblies
IPC: F16C29/00
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1430914 Bearings ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORP 6 March 1974 [2 April 1973] 10127/74 Heading F2A A ball-bearing assembly for supporting a shaft for rectilinear motion comprises concentrically fitting outer and inner sleeves 14, 16, the inner sleeve 16 having at least one track 22 defining a ball recirculation path, the load-bearing portion 40 of which is skewed with respect to the non- load-bearing portion 42, and with respect to the longitudinal axis of the bearing assembly. The outer surface of the inner sleeve comprises planar surfaces 20 which mate with corresponding surfaces within the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is axially located with respect to the outer sleeve by means of snap -rings 32. Race - way surfaces 30 for balls in the load-bearing portions are provided on the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve may be made by broaching.
Patent GB-1145721-A (GB)
Title: Optical instruments
IPC: G01D5/38
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: 1,145,721. Optical apparatus. OPTICAL METHODS Inc. March 8, 1966 [March 15, 1966], No.10193/66. Heading G2J. In determining the curvature of the cornea a contact lens or other reflecting surface 25, Fig. 7, a regular light pattern R, such as a series of black concentric circular lines on a transparent background, is reflected from the surface 25 and coimaged with a second pattern, such as a pattern R' identical to R so as to form a third pattern, which may be a moirÚ fringe pattern, the size of one of the patterns being varied until the third pattern is a predetermined null, the amount of such size variation providing a measure of the radius of curvature of the surface 25. As shown the pattern R is reflected by semi-reflector 86 and focused by objective 88 to form a small image on the surface of the cornea, the light being reflected back to form an image at the pattern R' which is observed by eyepiece 94. A null position is seen with the objective 88 focused on the surface of the cornea. If the instrument is moved to the left by rack and pinion 96 a secund null position is observed when the image of R is focused at the centre of curvature of the cornea. The distance moved, as read on scale 100, gives the radius of curvature of the cornea. Deviations from sphericity of the surface show as distortions in the fringe pattern. In a modification, patterns R and R' are replaced by a pattern R". In a further form Fig. 6 (not shown) an arrangement similar to a Michelson interferometer is used except that the pattern (R) is in one arm of the interferometer and the reflecting object (23) is in another arm. In another arrangement, Fig. 9 (not shown) the pattern (R) is reflected from a semireflector (108) and imaged on the cornea (25) by an objective (110), the reflected image being photographed (at F). The resultant photograph (F), Fig. 12 (not shown) is imaged by a zoom lens (142) on a master pattern (146) and the moirÚ fringes observed.
Patent GB-606011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to photographic emulsions
IPC: G03C1/28
Filed: 1945-03-01
Abstract: 8-Ethoxy-2 : 4-dimethylquinoline is prepared by heating together ethylidene-acetone and o-phenetidine hydrochloride.  2 - b  - Hydroxyethyl - 7 - methylquinoline is prepared by refluxing together 2 : 7-dimethylquinoline, formaldehyde and ethyl alcohol. 2-Dihydroxyisopropyl-7-methylquinoline is obtained as a by-product. 6-Ethylquinoline is prepared by treating a mixture of ferrous sulphate, p-ethylaniline, o-nitrophenol, boric acid, and glycerol with concentrated sulphuric acid, refluxing and making alkaline. 6-Benzoylquinaldine is prepared by shaking together concentrated hydrochloric acid with p-aminobenzophenone, adding paraldehyde and heating.  2-Phenylmercaptoquinoline is prepared by heating together 2-chloroquinoline, thiophenol and triethylamine.
Patent GB-1216418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to load distribution on climbing jacks
Inventor: JOHANSSON ROLF GUSTAF
IPC: E04G21/16
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,216,418. Hydraulic climbing Jacks. BYGGFORBATTRING A.B. 1 March, 1968 [3 March, 1967], No. 10218/68. Heading B8J. A jacking system for lifting a load step-bystep comprises two similar hydraulic climbing jacks 40, 40<SP>1</SP>. A load (not shown) is attached to smooth rods 3, 3<SP>1</SP>. The jacks are operated by a pump 20 which may be manually or power driven. Balancing hydraulic jacks 80, 80<SP>1</SP> are interconnected by a pipeline 24 and function as compensating means to prevent or correct any imbalance of the load on the rods 3, 3<SP>1</SP> such as may be caused by variation of the actual stroke of a jack from its nominal valve. In operation, prior to starting up the pump 20 to pressurize cylinders 4, 4<SP>1</SP> of main jacks 1, 1<SP>1</SP>, the valves 11, 11<SP>1</SP> are opened to permit pressure transfer, cylinders 8, 8<SP>1</SP> of the balancing jacks 80, 80<SP>1</SP> being partly full of hydraulic fluid.
Patent GB-590868-A (GB)
Title: Improved apparatus for stripping volatile material from solid particles
IPC: B01J8/24
Filed: 1945-04-24
Abstract: In apparatus for contacting a fluid and a fluidized solid (e.g in the catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons), of the kind in which solid is withdrawn continuously and stripped of absorbed fluid, a conical inlet member 16 having a perforated top plate 17 is arranged in the bottom portion of a vessel 10, and a vertical sleeve 38 is secured to the periphery of the plate 17, extends above and below the plate, and is spaced from the inner wall of the vessel to provide an annular space 36 into which stripping gas is introduced through lines 40, 41. Preferably the annular space is divided by vertical partitions into long narrow parallel sections each with a separate inlet line for the stripping gas. In order to prevent the stripped solid from remaining too long in the lower part of the vessel, a second conical member 46 may be attached to the sleeve, and gas may be introduced through line 52 to prevent accumulation <PICT:0590868/III/1> of particles in the space 77 between the conical members. Serrations may be provided at 78 and and 84 to ensure an even flow of gas.  In the catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon oil carried out at 800 DEG -1000 DEG F. with a catalyst to oil ratio of 5/1 to 30/1 , the spent catalyst is stripped with steam at 350 DEG F. passing upwardly at 1.4 feet per second.