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Patent GB-2468708-A (GB)
Title: Flexible Sleeve for Retaining Fixings
Inventor: MULVANA PHILLIP
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: It is a flexible cylinder which can fit on any size of socket, formed with teeth in one end; the sleeve/socket assembly is pushed over the top of a fixing and will capture it within the sleeve ensuring that it will not fall out during removal. Also formed into the sleeve are two collars, both slightly thicker than the main sleeves material, one is at the top, the other at the bottom. The top collar is to securely attach the sleeve to the socket, the bottom one, when pulled towards the top one shall pull the teeth 'open' and out of the way of the fixing to be retained (figure 1). When the bottom collar is released the teeth shall return to their neutral (closed) position, teeth facing at an angle upwards e.g. at an angle of 45 to the sleeve to the inside-top of the socket and capture the fixing within the assembly.
Patent GB-2456720-A (GB)
Title: Ion transfer arrangement
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A method of transporting gas and entrained ions between higher and lower pressure regions of a mass spectrometer comprises providing an ion transfer conduit 60 between the higher and lower pressure regions. The ion transfer conduit 60 includes an electrode assembly 300 which defines an ion transfer channel. The electrode assembly 300 has a first set of ring electrodes 305 of a first width D1, and a second set of ring electrodes of a second width D2 (  /  D1) and interleaved with the first ring electrodes 305. A DC voltage of magnitude V1 and a first polarity is supplied to the first ring electrodes 205 and a DC voltage of magnitude V2 which may be less than or equal to the magnitude of V1 but with an opposed polarity is applied to the second ring electrodes 310. The pressure of the ion transfer conduit 60 is controlled so as to maintain viscous flow of gas and ions within the ion transfer channel.
Patent GB-2461969-A (GB)
Title: Borehole probe assembly fitted with electrodes
Inventor: MCGREGOR MALCOLM DOUGLAS
IPC: E21B49/06
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: A borehole formation testing system measures resistivity of near borehole formation in situ rather than the measuring the resistivity of fluid drawn into a formation tester tool. A radially extendable probe assembly 112 contacts and forms a hydraulic seal with the wall of a borehole using a pad 113. Electrode contacts 122, 124, 126 are disposed on the contact surface of the pad and electrically contact the near borehole formation. A fluid port 156 traverses the probe structure. The response of the electrode contacts are used to determine resistivity of the near borehole formation. The resistivity of the near borehole environs may be compared with an independent deep resistivity measurement to detect the presence of virgin formation in the vicinity of the pad fluid port. Alternately, a plurality of resistivity measurements is made at the formation tester pad and virgin formation fluid at or near the pad is determined from the rate of change of the plurality of resistivity measurements.
Patent GB-2463546-A (GB)
Title: Handling malfunction/trouble in an information system comprising prioritising, searching and recommending previously executed trouble handling methods
Inventor: WADA YUJI
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2009-06-26
Abstract: A technique for acquiring knowledge about past trouble (malfunction) handling cases in information systems, and for recommending handling methods based on trouble handling knowledge and symptoms of troubles when they occurs, comprises: a searching process 260 for obtaining candidates of handling methods for troubles requested to be handled by searching the trouble handling knowledge 270; a recording process for recording to a storing unit 505, 506 a history of handling methods executed for each symptom as handling history information 250; a priority assigning process 230 for assigning priorities to the handling method candidates obtained by the searching process, with reference to the handling history information; and a process 230 for returning to a handling request source the handling methods for the troubles requested to be handled after assigning priorities based on priority assignment information obtained by the priority assigning process. Aspects of the invention include the priority assigning unit assigns a higher priority to: a handling method candidate effective also to other symptoms; a handling method candidate included in larger numbers within the handling history information; a more recently executed handling method candidate; or a handling method candidate which is originally assigned with a higher priority.
Patent GB-2472036-A (GB)
Title: Arm support to relieve repetitive strain injury
Inventor: SHERRY DAVID GEORGE
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: Repetitive strain injury is an acute pain occurring in the muscles of the human wrist, arm, shoulder and back, caused by using the arm for a repetitive activity, under conditions with which the arm is not familiar. This device is designed to support the human arm from beneath therefore removing the strain on the muscles which normally support the arm. The device has four sections 1, 2, 3, 4 (see fig 1) which may be made from lightweight metal, plastic, or carbon fibre. The device has adjustable spring loaded joints 5, telescopic arm support sections 7, and is attached to a lightweight cushioned frame 1, worn on the human torso using lightweight straps. The joints may allow omni-directional movement of the human arm. The spring tension may be adjusted using a knob (6, see fig 4), or may be de-activated to leave the arm completely free.
Patent GB-2466324-A (GB)
Title: Sealant tape comprising offsetting particles
Inventor: LAVERY MICHAEL
IPC: C09J7/10
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A mastic sealing strip comprising a continuous sealant composition in which are located compressible offsetting particles for, in use, defining a minimum thickness of the sealing strip when placed between two surfaces to be sealed. The Young's modulus of the deformable offsetting particles is between 0.1 GPa and 15 GPa. The compressible offsetting particles may be polymer particled e.g. polyester or polyolefin. The strip enables glass panels to be sealed with a much reduced incidence of cracking. Also shown is a method of forming a joint using the sealant strip.
Patent GB-2472389-A (GB)
Title: Temporary door fastener
Inventor: ALLIN ROBERT EDWIN
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: A temporary door fastener comprising a strap that can be secured to opposite handles of a door to prevent both handles from being depressed or activated thus preventing the door from being opened. Attachment means, such as loop B and ring connector E, on each end of the strap attach to the inside and outside door handles with the strap passing over the top of the door. By attaching the strap to both door handles the temporary door fastener can be removed from either side of the door.
Patent GB-2462205-A (GB)
Title: A sleeve for holding a contact element against the skin of a human limb
Inventor: DIAS TILAK
IPC: A61F13/66
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: A sleeve for holding a contact element 8 against the human skin compromising a tube 2 knitted with elastomeric yarns and tube ends with margins 4 preventing rolling of the tube 2 in on itself. The sleeve may use rubber, polyurethane, silicone, monofilament or microfilament yarns. The contact element 8 may be a trans-dermal treatment patch or an electronic transducer element and the sleeve may include an anti-microbial coil. The margins 4 may take the form of a rib structure or a purl structure which may be knitted with double covered elastomeric yarns. The sleeve may have a pocket 6 for carrying the contact element 8 or the contact element 8 may be integrally knitted into the structure. Suitable dimensions for the margins 4 are also detailed. Also included are a method of construction and use associated with the sleeve.
Patent GB-2472819-A (GB)
Title: A support with a layer of inflatable cells wherein different groups of cells can simultaneously be inflated or deflated
Inventor: SAGGERS MIKE
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A system for mitigating the development of decubitous ulcers or sores comprising a support having a plurality of inflatable cells 14, a distributor device for controlling ingress and egress of fluid to the cells, the device having a fluid intake and fluid inlet and outlet ports and being operable to cause inflation of one or more cells 14 whilst simultaneously causing deflation of one or more of the other cells 14 and further featuring another mode of operation wherein all the cells 14 are either inflated or deflated. The system may include an area of cells 14 at one end with reduced diameters. The device may utilise a plurality of manifold strips which each provide fluid access to a different range of cells 14. An alternating inflation and deflation sequence may be applied to the cells and may be controlled by a rotating element which sequentially covers and uncovers the ports.
Patent GB-2475039-A (GB)
Title: Communicating information by transmitting chirps in a structure
Inventor: LINNETT LAURIE
IPC: E21B47/16
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: Method and apparatus for communicating information using a structure 100 comprising; transmitting 610 in a structure a chirp which is associated with particular information and receiving 620 and identifying a partial chirp and associating it with a transmitted chirp. The chirp has an identifiable change in frequency varying over the time period associated with particular information being communicated. The structure may be a structural support and/or a passage for fluid. The structure may be a pipeline, tubular, drillstring or casing in an oil and/or gas structure. The information may be digital or communicated as words. The information may be media data, images, pictures, video or control data to control a down hole assembly. The transmitted signal may be an acoustic signal including ultrasonic signals. The information may be communicated in a medium in the structure such as liquid or gas.
Patent GB-477128-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of hydrocarbons suitable for use in motor fuel blends
IPC: C07C2/18
Filed: 1937-04-08
Abstract: Hydrocarbons suitable for use in motor fuel are obtained by the mixed polymerization of isobutene and propene to produce substantial yields of iso-heptenes.  The reaction is effected at temperatures of 93--163 DEG  C. and pressures of 34--41 atmospheres in presence of a catalyst comprising an acid of phosphorus, preferably applied to a siliceous adsorbent.  The initial materials may be obtained from the stabilizer refluxes obtained in cracking operations.  The isobutene may be separated by selective polymerization at a temperature of about 66 DEG  C. in presence of a phosphoric acid catalyst and then depolymerized by the same catalyst at a higher temperature. Alternatively, it may be separated by treatment with relatively weak sulphuric acid followed by distillation of the solution to yield ter-butyl alcohol which is dehydrated in presence of aluminium oxide to reform isobutene.  Another method of preparation is by dehydrogenation of isobutane obtained in the stabilization of gasoline.  The propene may be readily obtained from the stabilizer refluxes by fractionation.  Specification 437,188 is referred to.
Patent GB-509392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cinematographic apparatus
IPC: G03B41/12
Filed: 1937-12-10
Abstract: 509,392. Kinematograph projectors. BAIRD TELEVISION, Ltd., and BAIRD, J. L. Dec. 10, 1937, No. 10071/39. Divided out of 507,165. [Class 97 (i)] In a continuous-feed projector comprising a two-image gate, a main lens system, and twc moving compensating lens systems used alternatively, a mask is provided between the light source and the film, to prevent overheating of the film, by restricting the illumina tion to one image only except during change-over of the compensating lenses. As shown, the mask comprises a transparent disc coated with an opaque substance and rotated so as to make one revolution while the film is fed an image height. A spiral slot 11 with overlapping ends is formed in the coating; the light passed is thereby restricted to one image, and moves with it, except during the change-over periods. The disc may be made of infra-red absorbing glass or gelatine, and may be placed close to the gate, or at an image thereof if such exists between the light source and the film.
Patent GB-965171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to counting apparatus
IPC: B65H29/00
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 965,171. Counters. FERAG, FEHR & REIST A.G. March 16,1962 [March 30, 1961], No. 10114/62. Heading G4D. Articles such as newspapers, which may overlap,pass along a conveyer and are counted by a pulse emitter which floats freely in a vertical plane. The pulse emitter 8 is supported on the conveyer or on the stream of newspapers 2 by a wheel 9 and two rollers 10. A feeler 11 is defected by the edge of each newspaper to break the path of a beam of light passing through a hole 16 to a photoelectric device. Skids may replace the wheel and rollers.
Patent GB-704303-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for rotating projectiles
IPC: F42C15/34
Filed: 1952-04-22
Abstract: 704,303. Projectile fuzes. ARAGONE, C. April 22, 1952 [April 28, 1951], No. 10154/52. Class 9(1) Percussion fuze for a rotatable projectile is provided with safety means foi obtaining the flash passage such that after firing the projectile, balls emerge singly at predetermined intervals from a housing intc a frusto-conical chamber thus freeing the flash passage through the chamber and housing. In the bod) 1 of the fuze is a flash pas sage 4 leading from the percussion cap in the anvi 2 to a chamber 5 having a forward wall 8 of frusto conical shape merging into a toroidal rear wall 9 from which extends a cylindrical housing 10. The housing 10 is closed by a screw-plug 11 provided with a hollow stem 12 extending within the chamber 5, the stem having a wedge-shaped edge 13 and housing balls 18, 19 which cover a bore 15 leading to the main charge. From a ring 16 surrounding the stem 12 extend tongues 17 bent over the balls to prevent their escape. On firing the projectile, the ring sets back by inertia, the tongues 17 are deformed and the balls 18, 19 are free to escape when acceleration of the projectile ceases. As the ball 18 moves out of the stem it comes in contact with the surfaces 6, 8 of the chamber 5 and is held there by the second ball 19. The ball 18 rotates with the projectile at first and then moves towards the surface 9, whereupon the ball 19 leaves the stem and thus frees the flash passage. Thus the period elapsing before the flash passage is freed is a function of the shape of the chamber 5, the coefficient of friction between the chamber and the ball 18, and the mass of the ball 18. Specification 704,302 is referred to.
Patent GB-449781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to models for instructional purposes
IPC: G09B9/048
Filed: 1935-04-02
Abstract: 449,781. Models for demonstration. GILBERT, A. T., 44, Shelbourne Road, Tottenham, London. April 2, 1935, No. 10161. [Class 146 (ii)] A model for demonstrating the hazards of road traffic comprises a miniature of main and cross roads provided with one or more lines of vehicles caused to travel upon the roads by an endless'flexible member or members with which the vehicles are engaged, the roads being lined with representations of buildings, walls, or the like presenting hazards to pedestrians and drivers. The model comprises a plywood base a, Fig. 1, mounted on a metal casing, in which, and in brackets on the base a, are carried the spindles for guide-pulleys p and driving pulleys r<1>, r<2>, around which pass bands or chains g, i. Vehicles k, Fig. 2, are engaged with the bands g, i through tracks f in the base a by means of pins o<1> engaging spring clips o on the bands, longer pins thrust down through the vehicles into tubes on the bands, spring arms on the bands engaging behind pins on the vehicles, or other easily detachable means. Alternatively shoes in the form of chassis may be connected to the chains and be adapted to carry interchangeable bodies. The bands g, i may be driven at different speeds, the pulleys r<1>, r<2> being mounted on a common spindle r, or on a spindle, a tube spindle independently driven by bevel gears from a handle s, or electric motor. Assemblies e of models representing buildings, bridges, walls, railways or the like are fixedly or removably mounted on bases e<1> or on the base a, e.g. by means of pins engaging holes. The bases e<1> may be fixedly or removably mounted on the base a. Pedestrian crossings may be represented by studs on the roadway, and turntables may be provided at sharp corners to assist the vehicles to turn. A number of the bases a may be adapted for interconnection so that the vehicular traffic may move over the several bases. The models e and street layout may be reproductions of actual streets and the like of known danger to pedestrians.
Patent GB-1281444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to igniters
IPC: F42B3/185
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1281444 Electric igniters DYNAMIT NOBEL AG 3 March 1970 [3 March 1969] 10212/70 Addition to 1231694 Heading F3A An electric igniter which operates only in a prescribed voltage range comprises a bridge 4 for igniting an explosive composition 6, a semiconductor 2 coated with layers of metal 3a and 3b, and electrodes 5, the semi-conductor being in parallel relationship with the bridge 4 and having a resistance which is voltage dependent, whereby the prescribed voltage range is established. A further semi-conductor may be connected in parallel with the bridge. A semiconductor 7 may also be connected in series. The bridge incandesces or vaporizes explosively on the passage of an electric current therethrough.
Patent GB-127751-A (GB)
Title: Tool for the Saving of High Speed or other Expensive Steels or Alloys.
Inventor: CALVERT SAMUEL
IPC: B23B27/14
Filed: 1918-06-25
Abstract: 127,751. Calvert, S. June 25, 1918. Tools.-Relates to tools of the type having a strip of high-speed steel &c. secured to a shank or body of less expensive metal, and consists in dividing the strip a into sections connected by thin webs a<2> or wholly separated. The gaps a' are transverse and may be parallel to the cutting- edge as shown in dotted lines. According to the Provisional Specification, a number of sections of high-speed steel are secured to a serrated shank or body.
Patent GB-118865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Air.
Inventor: AITKEN ROBERT HARVIE
IPC: F04B1/053
Filed: 1917-07-20
Abstract: 118,865. Aitken, R. H. July 20, 1917. Radial - cylinder pumps ; valves, arrange. ment and actuation of; pumpactuating mechanism; regulating compress i o n ; heat of compression, absorbing.-An aircompressor comprises a series of cylinders arranged radially in a frame about a common source of motion and each provided with ports at each end, a cover with an inwardly protruding portion forming an annular space between it and the cylinder wall, and a cup-shaped piston adapted to fit the annular space and having ports through its wall to register with the cylinder ports, together with means for reciprocating the pistons and oscillating them axially to open and close the ports at each end of the stroke. As shown, each cylinder b, Fig. 3, has a series of inlet ports c open to the atmosphere, and two delivery ports c' communicating with a delivery space d in the frame p. The cylinder is open at the inner end and closed at the outer end by a cover e with a protruding portion f forming an annular space g, in which slides a cylindrical part i of a piston h. The part i has a series of ports k, some of which are connected to the compression space by one or more recesses formed in the inner surface of the port i. Eaoh piston is connected to an eccentric s on a central driving-shaft r, Fig. 1, the connexion being by means of balls t disposed in pockets in the piston end so that the piston is free to rotate axially to open and close the ports. This rotary movement is effected by three studs or balls n, Fig. 5, carried on the inside of the port i and engaging grooves l formed in the outer surface of the portion f of the cover, the grooves running parallel to the axis for the greater part of their length and having curved or inclined portions m at each end. The opening and closing of the ports may be regulated by varying the disposition of the grooves, or by rotating the separate upper portion of the cylinder by a screw arrangement o. The circular frame p is hollow to contain cooling-water, and the interior of the portion f may also be used for this purpose. A ring u is carried up by the piston on its compression stroke, compressing the air at the end of the space g, so that it follows the piston on its return stroke, and the length of the ring is determined by the degree of throttling required, and may be such as to close the ports c<1> on the return stroke.
Patent GB-583915-A (GB)
Title: Electric impulse generator
IPC: H02K39/00
Filed: 1944-05-31
Abstract: 583,915. Cams ; linkwork. MAGNAVOX CO. May 31, 1944, No. 10451. Convention date, Jan. 21. [Class 80 (ii)] [Also in Group XXXV] In a generator having a coil in which current is induced by the reciprocation of a magnetic member, the latter is connected to its operating device, e.g., a trigger through a spring arm so arranged that the magnetic member is moved only for one direction of movement of the operating device. In the form shown, a magnet (not shown) gives pole shoes 10, 12 the same polarity and pole shoes 14, 16 the same opposite polarity and the bar 20 is reciprocated between the position shown and the corresponding position bridging pole shoes 12, 14 by a spring rod 22. This rod is journalled in a cam follower 48 engaging in grooves 52, 54 &c., Fig. 5, in a cam 40 sliding between pole pieces, 4, 6 in a direction at right angles to the two rods 76 which confine the movement of the cam follower. The grooves and other guiding surfaces of the cam 40 are such that when this is moved in one direction by a trigger actuated rod 34 the cam follower is moved from the position shown against one pole piece across to the other pole piece, but when the cam moves back by spring pressure to reset the trigger, the cam follower does not re-cross to the other pole piece.