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Patent GB-2447308-A (GB)
Title: A pumping chamber
Inventor: POCOCK ROGER PAUL
IPC: B01D17/025
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A pumping chamber 202, 302 includes a pump 312 and an integrated sealed chamber 304 including at least one valve 222, 322 configured to control discharge of fluid out of the pumping chamber. Preferably the pumping chamber includes an integrated separator that may be located at one end of the pumping chamber and may be formed within the pumping chamber by means of at least one baffle 210. The pumping chamber may be formed from material such as glass reinforced plastic. Preferably there is an access aperture 306 for the at least one valve within the integrated sealed chamber. Advantageously the pumping chamber results in reduced excavation time, requires fewer installation materials and takes up less underground space.
Patent GB-2449149-A (GB)
Title: Standby switcher
Inventor: DORN KARL
IPC: H01H7/00
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: A transmitter or device for sending a signal to a receiver to be incorporated within or attached to a circuit for connection between an appliance and a power supply, comprising means for detecting when the appliance is operating in a standby mode and means for automatically isolating the appliance from the power source either immediately or after a predetermined length of time of operation in the standby mode, wherein the means for detecting when the appliance is operating in a standby mode includes means for sensing the current drawn by the appliance and means for determining when the current drawn from the power supply drops below a threshold, means for determining the maximum steady current drawn by an appliance after initial activation and means for setting the threshold indicative of operation in a standby mode as a predetermined fraction of the maximum sense steady current, characterised in that the circuit includes a timer and is operative to disconnect the appliance from the power supply only after several minutes of operation in the standby mode have elapsed.
Patent GB-2461016-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a Vehicles Speed based on a Detected Downward Inclination
Inventor: TSAI MING-HUNG
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A walk-substituting cart 1 such as a motorized wheelchair is equipped with a detecting device 2, such as a mercury switch (figs.4 and 5), tilt switch, gyroscope (figs 8 and 9) or a rolling ball switch (figs 6 and 7), which can detect the existence and measure the inclination of a downward slope that the cart is moving on; when the cart is moving down a slope, the detecting device is capable of sending a signal to a power source 3 of the cart causing the power source to automatically reduce thus slowing down the speed of the cart; Preferably the speed reduction correlates to the degree of inclination detected and on determining severe inclination the cart's braking system is additionally automatically engaged.
Patent GB-2446978-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus including a light source and a light pipe
Inventor: CHUA JANET BEE YIN
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a light source (70) including LED's (71) arranged on a substrate (89), each LED emitting light away from the substrate, the light being within a cone of angles and having an excitation wavelength, the light pipe receives the light, through an edge surface. Light within the cone of angles is totally reflected from a top surface (74), the light pipe also includes means to redirect some of the light through the top surface. A light conversion layer (60) overlies the top surface and converts light of the excitation wavelength to light having a different wavelength. The light conversion layer includes a soluble phosphor compound dissolved in a transparent medium.
Patent GB-2449977-A (GB)
Title: Engine start detection in a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: ASWANI DEEPAK
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: A method of detecting the start of sustained combustion in the engine of a hybrid electric powertrain is disclosed in which cranking of the engine (14, fig.1) by an electric machine, eg a starter/generator (18) is continued until a sum of the crankshaft torque applied by the starter/generator and the crankshaft torque applied by a transmission (16) is less than a torque threshold for a predetermined period of time. During cranking, engine operating parameters such as spark and fuel are activated and the input clutch (40,45, fig.2) between the starter/generator and the transmission is held in a slipping state until engine is judged to have started whereupon the clutch is engaged fully. The method is useful for powertrains in which the engine has a continuous connection with the electric machine, eg crank-integrated (CISG) or belt-integrated (BISG) starter/generator systems.
Patent GB-2461877-A (GB)
Title: Method of decorating a fabric article
Inventor: HUSSEIN SHAFIQUE
IPC: A41D27/08
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: A method of decorating a fabric article 1 such as a t-shirt or sweatshirt. The method comprises the steps of first creating a design 2 upon the surface of the article, for example by applying a heat transfer to the article, then colouring the design using a washable ink and finally washing the fabric article so that the ink is removed from the fabric article but the colourable design is retained. In this manner the present invention provides a method of providing a fabric article with a design that may be temporarily coloured, washed and then re-coloured in a substantially different manner if the user so wishes. The method is particularly suitable for use with cotton fabric articles. Washable ink pens are preferred for colouring in the design.
Patent GB-2461913-A (GB)
Title: Stator of an electric machine, electric machine and electric power tool
Inventor: SCHOEN LUDWIG
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: The stator 50 of an electric machine 30, e.g. a universal motor, has stator poles 36,38 receiving field windings 32, 34, the poles being distributed asymmetrically along the inner circumference of the stator cross-section 54 so that at least one first region 82 along the stator circumference is designed with a lower density of field windings 32, 34 than in a neighbouring second region 84 i.e. the pole angle 80 is less than 180°. Region 82 has its circumference flattened so as to define an increased gap 66 between the stator and the housing 18, which gap may accommodate the switch actuator 20 and/or electrical/electronic components, fluid/signal lines, and electrical conductors. The pole horns may be of equal length or, as shown, horn 36a,38a may be shorter than 36b,38b. The stator may comprise two mirror image parts divided along line 68 at 70, 70a or may be comprise three sections fig3c. The present stator allows for the hand grip section of a power tool e.g. a grinder, to be of reduced cross section.
Patent GB-2452404-A (GB)
Title: Laryngoscope insertion section
Inventor: MCGRATH MATTHEW JOHN ROSS
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: The section has a proximal end and a distal end 6 for insertion into a patient's oral cavity in use. The insertion section comprises a tube guide for removably retaining an endotracheal tube 29 and guiding it towards a patient's larynx. The tube guide is adapted to retain endotracheal tubes with a range of external diameters under flexural tension. In use the retained tube is exposed along an entire lateral side.
Patent GB-2463288-A (GB)
Title: Sweeping machine with location monitoring and charging
Inventor: RIACH ALAN BRYSON
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: A method of operating a sweeping machine 10 is provided. The sweeping machine 10 is a vehicle which includes a battery powered rotating brush system, a dirt transportation system, a hopper (44 see fig 1) and a transmission system. A transport mode of operation where neither of the rotating brush system and dirt transportation system is operating is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a computer 72 with the location of a charging station 73, using a GPS positioning receiver 71 to provide the computer 72 with the current location of the vehicle, estimating of an amount of energy required to drive the vehicle from its current location to the charging station, using a battery charge monitoring system 70 to provide the computer 72 with the current amount of energy remaining in the battery 11, using the computer 72 to compare the estimate with the amount of energy remaining in the battery 11, and providing an operator notification when the amount of energy remaining in the battery 11 falls below a predetermined amount of the estimate. The invention avoids the vehicle being stranded. Potential routes 80,81,82 are evaluated and a route recommendation is displayed.
Patent GB-2454567-A (GB)
Title: Anti-Malarial Composition containing artemether or arteether
Inventor: BOOLES CLIVE
IPC: A61K47/44
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: A pharmaceutical compositions, comprising <UL ST="-" COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>Artemether or arteether, <LI>A pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from: <UL ST="-" COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>medium chain length triglycerides; <LI>short chain triglycerides; <LI>omega-3 marine triglycerides; <LI>fish oil rich in omega-3; the composition being formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery. Also disclosed is a medicament delivery device containing the composition. The composition is for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria.
Patent GB-2464958-A (GB)
Title: A method for the manufacture of a photosensitising nano-material
Inventor: STRASSERT CRISTIAN ALEJANDRO
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a photosensitising nano-material 40 is disclosed wherein a solid nanomaterial, such as zeolite, silica or a metal oxide, is added to an anhydrous aromatic solvent, such as toluene or chloronaphthalene, to form a suspension which is then saturated with a tetrapyrrole metal complex, such as a phthalocyanine. The suspension is heated and stirred under an inert atmosphere in the dark (which may allow covalent bonds to form between the particles and the tetrapyrrole complex). The resulting photosensitizing nanomaterial is filtered, washed and dried. Also disclosed is the use of the photosensitizing nanomaterial 40 for the photo-induced inactivation of a biological target. Also disclosed is a photosensitizing material wherein a tetrapyrrole metal complex 10 is attached by an axial covalent bond 60 to the surface 25 of a solid nanomaterial 20. The solid nanomaterial 20 may have at least one dimension in the nanometre and/or the micrometre range.
Patent GB-2467581-A (GB)
Title: Wrench with Torque-Angle Alarm
Inventor: HSIEH CHIH-CHING
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: An electronic wrench whereby a user sets a predetermined torque and angle value 910, the torque provided by the wrench is sensed 920 and when the predetermined torque value is reached 940 rotation of the body of the wrench is sensed 950 by an angle sensing device and an alarm is raised when a predetermined angle value is reached 960. The angle sensor may be by a gyroscope and torque may be sensed by a strain gauge. The alarm may be generated by a processing device comprising comparing, transform and calculating units, the comparing unit triggering the gyroscope when the torque reaches the predetermined value. The transform unit may transform an analogue voltage output from the angle sensing device in to an angle value which is output to the calculating unit, which may be an accumulator generating a total angle value representing the total rotation of the body of the wrench. A user interface may be provided, which may include a USB, monitor and input device. The alarm signal may be provided by a light source or a loudspeaker. The predetermined values may be stored by an EEPROM or a RAM.
Patent GB-2459374-A (GB)
Title: Fire monitor using camera with narrow field of view and using a remote marker
Inventor: HANSES THOMAS
IPC: G08B17/12
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: A smoke or fire detection device 1 for monitoring region along a monitoring section 2, has a camera device 3, which for generating image data of the monitoring region 2, the image data evaluated by device 6 to detect fire features such as smoke or flames. The camera may have a lens 7 and may be designed so that the monitoring region sector has a maximum viewing angle alpha of less than 5°, preferably less than 3° and in particular less than 1°. Alternatively the evaluation device 6, may define the monitoring region sector to the stated maximum angle. The camera may view a marker image 4 that may be illuminated or projected by optical means 8a near the camera or 8b remote for the camera. The camera 3 and the mark 4 may be separated by up to 20m.
Patent GB-2471271-A (GB)
Title: Method of coating the channels of a microfluidic device
Inventor: GANDHIRAMAN RAM PRASAD
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: A barrier layer within individual channels or cavities of a microfluidic device is formed by placing the microfluidic device in a gas plasma reactor and generating reactive fragments or constituents (using the reactor) which diffuse into the cavities or channels of the device, wherein the fragments react with one another and are deposited upon the surfaces of the cavities or channels to form the barrier. Ideally, the generated barrier layer is a silicon oxide which is formed by the vaporization of oxygen and organosilicon compounds in the gas plasma reactor to form various reactive constituents. A metallic precursor, such as titanium, may be added to form a titanium constituent which is deposited to give a titanium oxide layer. The microfluidic device is ideally formed from polydimethylsiloxane.
Patent GB-2462914-A (GB)
Title: Method of summing dual-sensor towed streamer signals using cross-ghosting analysis
Inventor: BARR FREDERICK JAMES JR
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2009-08-24
Abstract: A merged particle velocity signal is generated by merging a recorded vertical particle velocity signal, scaled in an upper frequency range using a time-dependent arrival an as determined by cross-ghosting analysis, with a simulated particle velocity signal, calculated in a lower frequency range from a recorded pressure signal using a time-varying filter based on the time-dependent arrival time. Combined pressure and vertical particle velocity signals are generated by combining the recorded pressure and merged velocity signals, and can then be used for further seismic processing. This combination of signals attenuates the low-frequency noise picked up in the particle velocity signal, without requiring complex modification of the recording geometry, and resulting in an improved signal-to-noise ratio. The method is particularly useful for towed dual-sensor marine streamers.
Patent GB-2474860-A (GB)
Title: Reelable support
Inventor: ENDE ANDRO MARTIN VAN DER
IPC: D07B1/04
Filed: 2009-10-28
Abstract: A reelable support member (10, fig 1), such as a wireline, for use in downhole or subsea operations has a structural core comprising a plurality of non-metallic fibres 16 embedded in a matrix 20. The fibres are preferably formed of para-aramid and the matrix is preferably formed of a thermoplastic material such as PEEK. The fibres represent in the region of 30 to 50% of the volume of the core. The member preferably includes at least one of an optical fibre, electrical conductor or hydraulic line. In a further aspect, a method of communicating with a subsea unit includes passing powed signals or fluid via an umbilical comprising a support of fibres embedded in a matrix of settable material.
Patent GB-2460996-A (GB)
Title: Combustion method and apparatus
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
IPC: F02B37/00
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: A method of combusting a very low cetane number material comprises injecting said material into a combustion cylinder of a heterogeneous-charge compression-ignition engine and supplying to the cylinder inlet port supplying the chamber combustion air or working fluid at a temperature substantially above ambient for substantially the entire time that the engine is running. Other aspects of the invention provide a compression ignition engine for use in the method, and method of using the engine to combust fuels.
Patent GB-2470972-A (GB)
Title: Tracking the movement of RFID reader-equipped devices within a defined area using barrier series
Inventor: JUNG HYUN-CHUL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for checking and managing the history of movement of equipment, which operates in a target space divided into at least two areas, by using a number of RFID tags. The target space (e.g. warehouse) is divided into at least two areas, and RFID tags are installed on the boundary line between the areas at a short interval. When equipment (e.g. forklift) provided with a RFID reader moves across the boundary line and recognizes the RFID tags installed on the boundary line, the computer system recognizes that the equipment has moved from an area to another and displays the result of recognition to the outside so that the operator can finally recognize in which area of the target space the equipment or the object (cargo) carried by it exists in real time.
Patent GB-1431005-A (GB)
Title: 6-deoxy-6-substituted or unsubstituted amino-lividomycins and the production thereof
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1431005 6<SP>1</SP> - Deoxy - 61 - substituted or unsubstituted amino-lividomycins ZAIDAN HOJIN BISEIBUTSU KAGAKU KENKYU KAI 6 March 1974 [13 March 1973] 10094/74 Heading C2C  Novel compounds of the Formula I wherein R is NH 2  or an alkylamino -NHR 1  where R 1  is C 1-4  alkyl or 2-hydroxyethyl and acid addition salts thereof may be prepared by protecting the amino groups of lividomycin B to form a compound of the Formula III or III<SP>1</SP> wherein R 2  is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aryloxy or arylmethoxy and R 3  is alkyl or aryl followed by acetalating or ketalating the 4<SP>1</SP> and 6-hydroxy groups of III or III<SP>1</SP> to form a compound of the Formula IV or IV<SP>1</SP> wherein Y is cyclohexylidene, 4-tetrahydropyranylidene or a group of the formula  in which P and P<SP>1</SP> are each hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, then protecting the primary alcoholic group and optionally the other alcoholic groups in the compound IV or IV<SP>1</SP> to form a compound of the Formula IV<SP>11</SP> or IV<SP>111</SP> wherein Z is hydrogen, acyl, benzyl or 2-tetrahydropyranyl with the proviso Z attached to the 2-position of the tetrahydrofuran ring is other than hydrogen, removing the 4<SP>1</SP>,6<SP>1</SP>-hydroxyl protecting group Y from IV<SP>11</SP> or IV<SP>111</SP>, sulphonylating or halogenating the liberated 6<SP>1</SP>- hydroxyl group to prepare a compound of the Formula V or V<SP>1</SP> wherein X is alkylsulphonyl, arylsulphonyl or halogen, and then converting the 61-sulphonyl or 61-halo group of V or V<SP>1</SP> into an amino group R either directing or via the azide followed by hydrogenating (R=NH 2 ) and removing the remaining protective groups, to yield the compound I. The remaining protective groups may be removed from the intermediate azide before reduction to the NH 2  or in other cases the protective groups may be simultaneously removed with the formation of the amine group. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds I when administered orally, parenterally or topically are active against gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
Patent GB-427676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tools for compressing piston rings on pistons
IPC: B25B27/12
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 427,676. Compressing piston-rings on pistons. TRIGGS, W. W., 57, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.-(Zim Manufacturing Co.; 3047, Carroll Avenue, Chicago, U.S.A.) April 3, 1934, No. 10098. [Class 61 (ii)] [See also Group XXVI] A tool for compressing piston - rings on to a piston to facilitate the insertion thereof into a cylinder comprises a thin metal sleeve 3 divided on one side along a longitudinal line and having adjacent the longitudinal edges thus formed lugs 4 adapted to be engaged by the hinged arms 5 of a clamping device which may extend lengthwise of the sleeve. The arms are drawn together by a screw 6 and their ends have lugs formed with arcuate inner edges to co-operate with curved surfaces of the lugs 4, flanges 10 on the lugs preventing displacement of the arms.
Patent GB-1014353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vehicle safety belts and harnesses
Inventor: SHOOSMITH GUY TAITE
IPC: B60R22/19
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 1,014,353. Strap fastenings. RALEIGH INDUSTRIES Ltd. June 15, 1964 [March 14, 1963], No. 10169/63. Heading E2A. [Also in Division A3] A friction grip fastening for a retractable safety harness which fastening abuts an eyelet or the like fixed to the vehicle to limit retraction of the harness strap comprises a metallic body part 11 with a slot 12 and opposed tongues 13.
Patent GB-239454-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in socks
IPC: A41B11/12
Filed: 1925-04-20
Abstract: 239,454. Mellus, G. B. J. April 20, 1925. Socks.-Buttons 6 are provided on opposite sides of the sock and a reinforcement 7 knit into the sock extends from each button downwardly and across the bottom of the sock. A bead 2 is arranged at the top of the sock for engagement with the suspender strap, the wire loops 5 of which engage the buttons.
Patent GB-651143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric switches suitable for the heat control of blankets
IPC: H01H15/02
Filed: 1948-04-13
Abstract: 651,143. Control systems for heating resistances. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. April 13, 1948, No. 10249. Convention date, April 15, 1947. [Class 38 (iv)] [Also in Group XXXVII] Switching control.-The heating resistors 63, 64 of a thermostat 62 may be connected, as desired, in parallel or each one separately, to the heating element 60 of a blanket 42 by a manually-operated switch (see Group XXXVII). A safety thermostat 61 may be connected also to the element 60.
Patent GB-369421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pneumatic tools
IPC: B25D17/24
Filed: 1931-04-07
Abstract: 369,421. Percussive drills. FRANCOIS, N., Bressoux, near r LiÞge, Belgium. April 7, 1931, No. 10251. [Class 124.] The resilient washers 7, to absort blows which would otherwise fall on the tool retainer 1, art. composed wholly of textile materials, for example, those known under the Trade Marks " Ferrodo " and " Raydo."
Patent GB-326052-A (GB)
Title: Tool for removing and refitting piston rings
IPC: B25B27/12
Filed: 1929-04-04
Abstract: 326,052. Chandler, N. R. April 4, 1929. Piston-packing. -- Tools for fitting and removing piston rings of the kind comprising a series of spring blades A<1>, A<2>, A <3> for inserting between the piston and the rings and pivoted together by a bolt, rivet &c. C so that they can be moved into any desired position of angular relationship have hooks E formed on the lower extremities of the blades to prevent the rings sliding off the blade members while the tool is being drawn off.
Patent GB-128725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Certain Pistons chiefly used in Connection with Siphonic Flushing Devices for Water-closets and the like.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 1918-06-25
Abstract: 128,725. Harrison, G. W. June 25, 1918. Siphon-discharge water-waste preventers.-Relates to apparatus started by raising a valved piston in the short leg of the siphon, and consists in special means for attaching the piston 4 to the rod 5 and pivoting the valve 9, and also in the provision of guiding-lugs 16 for the rod 5. A bar or wire 13 oi copper or brass is cast in the body of the piston 4 while it is engaged by a notch in the end of the rod 5. The ends of the bar 13 are bent at right-angles and have eyelets 14 which project from the piston and form bearings for a pivot pin 15.