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Patent GB-2461713-A (GB)
Title: Marine connection system and method using a floatable winch
Inventor: YEMM RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: B63B21/16
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: A connection system comprises a first latching element 5 mountable on or to a first body 3 and a second latching element 6 mountable on or to a second body 4, and means for drawing the first latching element and second latching element together to facilitate connection of the first body to the second body. The drawing means comprises a floatable winch 9. One of the bodies may be a marine structure (3, Fig 5B) and the winch may be removably mountable on the marine structure. The first latching element may comprise a socket (13, Fig 3A) mounted on thwe first body while the second latching element may comprise a plug (24, Fig 4A) locatable within the socket of the first latching element. The winch and a latching mechanism (Figs 3D-E) between the latching elements may be remotely operable. A connection method for the system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2452611-A (GB)
Title: Docking station which communicates preferences from an accessory to a media player
Inventor: KRUEGER SCOTT
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2008-09-02
Abstract: A system for communicating between an accessory, such as speakers or a smart video cable, and an electronic device, such as a media player, comprises a first interface, a second interface, and a docking station. The first interface is configured to communicate with the electronic device. The second interface is configured to communicate with the accessory. The docking station is coupled to the first interface and the second interface via a processor or other suitable circuitry and is configured to receive a set of preferences from the accessory and forward the set of preferences to the electronic device. This could include volume information, video settings, or it could allow one or more functions associated with the electronic device to be enabled, such as an echo cancellation program. Certain authentication processes could also be implemented between the accessory, dock and media player.
Patent GB-2449805-A (GB)
Title: Reverse sliding seal for expandable tubular connections
Inventor: HASHEM GHAZI J
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: An expandable threaded connection between segments of expandable tubulars that provides a high bearing pressure seal at a specific area along the pin 10 and box 20 members. The invention utilizes a "groove" 90 in a surface of the box member and a corresponding "rib" 82 on the pin nose. The rib includes an angled wall 84 which mates with an angled wall 92 of the groove. On radial expansion of the tubulars these angled walls are in contact with each other and prevent the pin nose 80 being forced inwardly.
Patent GB-2463929-A (GB)
Title: Alternate tuning selector for stringed instruments
Inventor: HOOLAHAN PHILIP IAN MICHAEL
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: A tuning device that fits on the head stock of a stringed instrument such as a guitar to change the tuning of the strings; allowing the user to play in standard tuning or alternate tuning, such as that normally associated with playing slide guitar, without needing to stop playing and re-tune the guitar manually. The tuning device may be used as a single unit on one string or in multiples by linking them together with a tie bar. The tuning device comprises: a base plate attached to a headstock; an arm member attached to the base plate, preferably via a pivoting mechanism; and a string engaging means attached to the arm member, preferably including a spring-tensioned tuning screw with a locking cap. The arm member is operable to move the string engaging means into contact with a string, changing the tuning by increasing the string's tension due to pressure.
Patent GB-2452872-A (GB)
Title: Determing orientatation for seafloor electromagnetic receivers
Inventor: BURTON ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: Apparatus and method for estimating the 3D orientation angles for remotely deployed devices with flexible arms such as dipole antennas of receivers used in marine controlled-source electromagnetic surveys to explore for hydrocarbons. Acoustic transponders or transducers, or other positioning sensors such as attitude sensors or strain-sensitive fiber optic cables are placed on each electrode arm of the receiver. Acoustic sensors (101) on the receiver frame (94) work in conjunction with the positioning sensor(s) (101) on the electrode arms (92) to provide accurate 3D spatial position of the receiver electrodes (93) relative to the receiver frame. Alternatively, sonar transducers mounted on the frame are used to image the electrode arms, which image can be enhanced by fixing reflectors to the arms. An attitude sensor is mounted on the receiver frame, enabling conversion of the relative electrode positions to an earth reference frame.
Patent GB-2466459-A (GB)
Title: Folded filter medium
Inventor: BUTCHER CHRISTOPHER LUKE
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: A cleaning appliance filter assembly (22, Fig 10) comprises a sheet 1 of filter medium folded according to a predetermined pattern so as to form a doubly corrugated structure comprising a plurality of successive peaks and troughs, with each peak and trough having a plurality of undulations along it. Preferably the folded sheet (20, Fig 11e) is located in a housing (23, Fig 11e). The pattern of folds produces a filter preferably having a curved shape, such as a hemisphere. Advantageously the provision of a doubly-corrugated structure for the filter medium permits a filter of greater effective surface area to be achieved. Such a filter has an increased capacity for dirt and dust. It is beneficial to provide filters having a large capacity for dirt and dust, so that they need cleaning or replacing infrequently.
Patent GB-2468282-A (GB)
Title: Direction indicating hose couplings
Inventor: DUNN JOSEPH
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: A hose coupling (10) comprising: a main body (16) comprising means (18) for releasably engaging a complimentary hose coupling (20), a spigot (32) extending axially from the main body (16) insertable into the end of a hose (14); securing means (38, 40) for securing the hose (14) to the spigot (32); a sheath (42) arranged to overlie the securing means (38, 40); and tactile indicia means (46) interposed between the hose (14) and the sheath (42), wherein the sheath (42) comprises a tube that conforms to the outer profile of the hose (14) and indicia means (46).
Patent GB-2468860-A (GB)
Title: Attachment for a lute for laying and leveling bituminous material
Inventor: EVEREST DARRELL
IPC: E01C19/44
Filed: 2009-03-23
Abstract: The attachment comprises a spray bar 18 for mounting adjacent and parallel to a lute blade 12 and which is connected to a container 20 for holding an organic solvent. A feed line 22 from the container may connect to the centre of the spray bar and may also comprise a valve 24. The container may be made from a deformable plastics material or include a piston in order to subject the solvent to increased pressure. Alternatively the spray bar may have apertures which are spaced and dimensioned in order to provide a continuous drip feed under gravity. Also claimed is a lute including the attachment. The spray bar is preferably mounted above the blade, the blade preferably having a rounded upper edge 19.
Patent GB-2457180-A (GB)
Title: Irreversible coolness indicator
Inventor: KAGAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01K11/14
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: The invention provides a hermetically sealed package 10 having at least one transparent surface. The package contains a volume of inorganic nanoparticles suspended in a liquid medium 18 within blister 12, wherein the liquid medium is deuterium oxide. The inorganic nanoparticles have an inherent visible colour when suspended in the suspension and the suspension undergoes an irreversible detectible change in optical characteristics upon freezing of the liquid medium due to aggregation of the nanoparticles. The indicator 10 includes a pressure sensitive adhesive on the upper lidding layer 16 for the purpose of attachment to an article (eg. a vaccine vial) with viewing of the coloured nano-suspension taking place through the body of the blister 12.
Patent GB-2469857-A (GB)
Title: Serving network element and method for establishing a neighbourcell link
Inventor: KILGOUR CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JOHN
IPC: H04W8/00
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A serving network element (base station, eNodeB) for a cellular communication network comprises a transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals to and from at least one wireless communication unit, and a signal processing logic module. The signal processing logic module is arranged to receive transmit power information relating to at least one further serving network element from the wireless communication unit, and to determine from the received transmit power information a likely class of the further serving network element to which the transmit power information relates. If it is determined that the likely class of the further serving network element is appropriate for establishing a link therewith, the signal processing logic module is arranged to initiate the establishment of a neighbour cell link with the further serving network element. The method is used in an automatic neighbor relation (ANR) procedure to distinguish between femtocell and macrocell base stations and to establish a neighbor cell link only with macrocell base stations.
Patent GB-2470557-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor combination with moveable offloading conveyor
Inventor: JEFFREY MICHAEL
IPC: B65G15/10
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a combination of two of more driven conveyors 24, 30. In particular a second conveyor 30 may be a offloading conveyor which is moveable / tiltatable / pivotable / displaceable / telescoping relative to the first conveyor 24. The first conveyor 24 may be operable incrementally to deliver discrete items one at a time to the offloading conveyor 30. The conveyor combination may be used to aid the manual offloading of baggage onto a baggage cart (12,36, 30, fig. 1). Additional conveyors, forming part of a broad baggage handling and delivery system, may further feature as part of the arrangement (figs. 1-4).
Patent GB-2472089-A (GB)
Title: Child's hand and foot operated bicycle
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: A child's cross trainer exercising unit includes attachment means 1 for attaching the unit to a steering hub 8 of a bicycle, a pair of hand push-pull levers 3 pivotally coupled to the attachment means 1 via a shaft 2 and a pair of connecting rods 4 to connect the levers 3 to respective pedal cranks on the bicycle. The arrangement allows a child's bicycle to be propelled by the hand operated levers 3 as well as by the foot pedals. The unit may be retro fitted to a child's bicycle. The turning circle of the bicycle is set in a fixed position by the use of a steering alignment clamp 6. Two or more bicycles may be connected by a pole to form a miniature roundabout.
Patent GB-2472808-A (GB)
Title: A lumbar spinal traction apparatus
Inventor: SINGLETON TERENCE
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A lumbar spinal flexion traction device comprising a support structure with a horizontal cross member 1. Horizontally adjustable guide means 2 direct an elongate flexible member 4 between a user and a variable tension load 7. The tension is eased and the load reduced when the operative moves down a bed. The load means may be a solid or fluid weight and may comprise two guide means 6 above and below the variable tension means and the variable tension means may be a spring or elasticated means. The device may also have a tension governor 8, attached between the variable tension means and the support structure base. The tension applied to the user may be further varied by varying the angle of the elongate flexible member 4 from the load to the horizontally adjustable guide means 2. The device can optionally include an elongate flexible member arresting element and a spring return belt and trip mechanism 10.
Patent GB-2473601-A (GB)
Title: Accounting tag facilites for print system
Inventor: HUSTER KARSTEN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A print server has a set of accounting tags, for example, cost centres, to be associated with printing and copy jobs. The tags are organised in heirarchical levels and the user interface asks the user to select a tag from the tree in order to build up an overall tag. For tags that are organised in trees the interface displays the children of a tag selected by a user at the previous level. For unlinked tags all such codes on the level are displayed. The identifiers to be displayed can also be filtered according to the identity of the user.
Patent GB-2474628-A (GB)
Title: Underwater inductive communication using a large closed loop antenna, defining a wireless hotspot
Inventor: RHODES MARK
IPC: H01Q1/04
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: The present invention provides an underwater wireless communications hotspot comprising an active zone 11 which is defined by a large closed loop antenna 15 and within which wireless communication by means of magnetic signals can take place. The wireless communications hotspot of the present invention is suitable for data transfer between a communications node 14 of the wireless hotspot and a receiver 17 mounted on a mobile unit which is located inside the active zone of the hotspot. In a preferred embodiment, bidirectional communication takes place 18. In one embodiment (Fig. 7) two vertically spaced closed loop antennae are used in a Helmholtz arrangement. The wireless hotspot of the present invention provides a means for high bit rate data transfer from the communications node and the mobile unit.
Patent GB-2461229-A (GB)
Title: Fiducials for placement of tissue closures
Inventor: BOYDEN EDWARD S
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: Fiducial markings are placed on a patient to identify surgical parameters such as locations for an incision or a surgical closure.
Patent GB-2462754-A (GB)
Title: Automated shade control method and system
Inventor: BERMAN JOEL
IPC: E06B9/32
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: An automated shade control system comprises a window covering, for example a roller blind, and a first photo sensor, for example a photometer, configured to look at a field-of-view from a task surface to develop a first reading, a second photo sensor configured to look through said window covering to develop a second reading, and a processor configured to analyze said first and second readings to facilitate movement of said window covering. There may be a third photo sensor viewing for example a wall, ceiling or external orientation of a building. A proactive or reactive algorithm can be used and the controller can be a computer. The processor could incorporate a clear sky algorithm.
Patent GB-2475717-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring of a power switch in a subsea installation
Inventor: BAGUL MANDAR C
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2009-11-27
Abstract: Subsea well installations are typically supplied with AC power from the surface by an umbilical cable, with switching of power in the installation being performed by power switching modules (PSMs) which may comprise silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs). A telemetry system allows well operators to determine whether the PSMs are functioning correctly and to diagnose a PSM failure. Input and output voltages 6,9, load current 2, switch temperature 12 and ambient temperature 13 are measured, digitized 5 and sent over the existing well communication network 16 to well operators at the surface.
Patent GB-2466578-A (GB)
Title: Determining the size of an object in an image of a scene displayed on a display screen
Inventor: BOGHOSSIAN BOGHOS
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A data processing apparatus is arranged to automatically determine the real size of an object in an image of a scene displayed on a display screen. In response to a user input, an image of the scene is displayed on a display screen, and a virtual object representative of a real size object is establish at a first datum position. Data defining the first datum position is recorded. The size of the virtual object in the image is varied in response to a user input. Data representing the horizontal and vertical size of the virtual object relative to the displayed image at the first datum position is recorded. The virtual object is further displayed at a second datum position in the image in response to a user input. Data defining the second datum position is recorded. The size of the virtual object on the display screen at the second datum position is varied in response to user input. Data representing the vertical and horizontal size of the virtual object at the second datum position relative to the displayed image is recorded.
Patent GB-712150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to machines for making paper containers
Filed: 1952-04-21
Abstract: <PICT:0712150/III/1> <PICT:0712150/III/2> <PICT:0712150/III/3> <PICT:0712150/III/4> <PICT:0712150/III/5> <PICT:0712150/III/6> A machine for forming paper bottles from blanks (see Group XVII) includes a glue applying device (Figs. 13, 14, 19) comprising rollers 151, 152 to which glue is fed from above from a bottle (not shown) the roller 152 contacting a wheel 144 which transfers the glue to a shaped area of the blank.  The roller 152 has flanges 153 embracing the roller 151 to enable a glue reservoir to be formed between them. The rollers are carried in a pivoted casing 147 for adjustment of contact with the wheel 144 and the roller 151 is adjustable vertically and horizontally relative to the roller 152.  The machine further includes a device for applying glue to the lower rim of a bottle shell prior to the securing of a bottom disc.  The device (Fig. 57) comprises a cylindrical glue reservoir having an aperture 442 into which a glue-applying wheel 443 is forced by springs 443a to close the aperture except when a rotating roller (not shown) presses against the wheel 443 to receive a film of glue therefrom.  The device is pivoted for movement towards or away from the roller.  An apparatus for waxing the paper bottles (Figs. 77, 80) delivered from the machine manufacturing them (see Group XVII) comprises conveyer chains for transporting the bottles into a wax bath and having means for spinning the bottles to remove surplus wax.  The bottles B are received from the machine through a conduit 603 and are each drawn into a cell 689 of a rotatable turret 687 by suction of a fan 692. The turret projects into the side of a waxing tower 669 and it rotates to carry the bottle opposite the fan discharge 697.  The bottle is blown into a wire basket 684 carried on a rotatable platform 682 between the conveyer chains 674.  The bottle passes, mouth uppermost, into a heated wax bath 668, supplied from a heated reservoir 664 and leaves the bath on the upward run of the chain, mouth downwards.  The platform 682 is rotated on the upward and downward runs of the conveyer by the engagement of its sprocket 681 with driven chains 703, 705 and the bottle is finally discharged on to a shoot 712 by a reciprocating pusher.  Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 681,567, 681,568, [both in Group XVII], and 681,569.
Patent GB-558765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mountings for vehicle wheels
IPC: B60G9/00
Filed: 1942-07-18
Abstract: 558,765. Vehicle spring-suspensions. RIBBESFORD CO., Ltd., and THORNHILL, P. W. July 18, 1942, No. 10029. [Class 108 (ii)] [Also in Group XXXI] The dead axle or axle casing 10 is connected to the body 20 by links or radius rods 21, 22 permitting vertical movement and is provided with a torque arm 30 which extends obliquely towards the centre link of the vehicle and is pivoted at 32 to the body about an axis substantially coincident with the pivotal axis 25 of the links; the arm 30 resists the braking and driving torque of the axle and also prevents lateral movement thereof. In the construction shown the links are pivoted at 26 to the axle 10 and the rear end of the arm 30 is fixed to the axle. Any kind of spring suspension may be used; as shown telescopic members 27 are pivoted at 28, 29 to the body and the links and may be controlled hydraulically. Modifications are described in which (1) the arm 30 is connected to the axle by a pivot perpendicular to the axle, and (2) universal rubber joints are used at the pivots of the arm and links with the body.
Patent GB-451370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to burglar and like alarms for protecting showcases
IPC: G08B13/06
Filed: 1935-04-01
Abstract: 451,370. Switch handles. GREGORY, J. W., 106, West Street, Crewe, Cheshire. April 1, 1935, No. 10041. [Class 38 (v)] [See also Groups XXXVIII and XIV] The circuit of an alarm signal, adapted to be closed when the windows of a showcase are opened, is rendered inoperative by setting a secret combination switch comprising a spring contact p movable from its closed position by a plug r which can only be inserted through a pair of socketed code discs s when these are selectively rotated according to a secret combination.
Patent GB-1151324-A (GB)
Title: Miniature Contactor
Inventor: KUCHLER GERHARDT
IPC: H01H50/04
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,151,324. Electromagnetic contactors. WTZ ELEKTROAPPARATE DRESDEN VEB. 1 March, 1968, No. 10042/68. Heading H1N.  A miniature contactor has a plurality of microswitches operated by a common electromagnet dimensioned to fit in a line of microswitches having substantially the same crosssectional dimensions. As shown, the microswitches Z, electromagnet 1 and a time delay device 4 are mounted on common pins 3a with the hinged armature 6 of the electromagnet attached to a common lever 7 which may have adjustable members (not shown) engaging the plungers 8 of the microswitches. The time delay device may be replaced by thermal trip or interlocking devices. The components may be mounted on a resilient frame (Fig. 1b not shown) or slid on to a bar as in Fig. 2 or mounted on a plate (Fig. 3, not shown) with terminals projecting through the plate to receive plug connectors,
Patent GB-477672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electron discharge devices and arrangements
IPC: H03B9/01
Filed: 1937-04-08
Abstract: 477,672. Discharge apparatus. TELEFUNKEN GES. FUR DRAHTLOSE TELEGRAPHIE. April 8, 1937, No. 10058. Convention date, April 8, 1936. Addition to 477,668. [Class 39 (i)] In a modification of the arrangements described in the parent Specification, in which a transversely deflected electron beam delivers up its energy of deflection to a second transverse field by electrostatic influence, the deflecting plates P1, P2, themselves provide the second field, the beam being bent in a closed path so as to return between the plates. A magnetic field H may be employed to bend the beam in a circle, or electrostatic lenses or 'prisms may be employed. By suitably choosing the length of the path a negative impedance is produced between the plates P1, P2, so that oscillations are generated in the tuned circuit B joining the plates. The beam is generated by cathode K and anode A1, and is finally collected on electrode A2. A magnetic screen E prevents the effect of the magnetic field H from extending to the initial and final portions of the path. The beam may travel in a closed path more than once ; the anode A2 may then be an apertured diaphragm surrounding the path of the beam. The plates P1, P2 may be split up into a number of pairs in the direction of the beam and cross-connected to reduce the effect of electron transit time at very high frequencies.