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Patent GB-2464988-A (GB)
Title: Coupler with coupling status sensors
Inventor: MILLER RONALD KEITH
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: An excavator coupler 24 comprises a first jaw 30 that points in a generally longitudinal direction relative to the frame of the coupler 24 and is for receiving a first attachment pin of an accessory (28 fig. 1) and has a first sensor 40 for detecting the presence of an attachment pin therein. The coupler 24 may have a second jaw 32 or a latch 34, longitudinally spaced from the first jaw 30, for receiving a second attachment pin of the accessory (28 fig. 1), and having a second sensor 42 for detecting the presence of an attachment pin therein. The sensors 40, 42 transmit or send signals to a receiver 46, 48 for notifying the driver of the coupling status of the coupler 24 with respect to the accessory (28 fig. 1) e.g. by means of one or more coloured lights. An actuator for the latch 34 in the form of an hydraulic ram 36 may include a sensor 44 for detecting hydraulic pressure within the ram 36. The signals may be sent wirelessly. The sensors may be one or a combination of a strain sensor, a push to make switch of magnetic sensor, an optical sensor or a capacitance sensor. A work tool recognition system sensor may be provided.
Patent GB-2454819-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Liquid Insulator
Inventor: THAIN SIDNY
IPC: H01B3/20
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Electric Shock Eliminator (ESE) comprises a water based liquid that is odourless, tasteless, colourless and none toxic applied to a surfaces of a conductor such as a wire, and its main function is to eliminate the magnetic field thus acting as an electric liquid insulator. The liquid preferably changes the molecular structure of the conductor's surface. ESE liquid can be used for protection of wiring systems in cars, Aircrafts, Space shuttles and/or any wired equipment. Additionally because there will be no longer a magnetic field or escaping current flow around a live wire treated with said liquid, saving in electric usage of 15% - 21% The ESE liquid may also eliminate and reduce signal interference in Radio receivers and communication equipment.
Patent GB-2466509-A (GB)
Title: Beverage made from dried rosella calyces
Inventor: ISHOLA ANTHONY ADESOLA
IPC: A23L2/38
Filed: 2008-12-27
Abstract: A beverage prepared by dissolving ground or powdered dried rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyces in water. The drink may further contain sweeteners such as honey, natural or artificial flavours, taste amplifiers, spices such as ginger or stimulants such as taurine or guarana. The beverage may be carbonated. The beverage can be filtered to remove particles.
Patent GB-2455218-A (GB)
Title: Electro-hydraulic valve system with variable choke
Inventor: HOSATTE PIERRE
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: A valve system 52 for use in a well comprises a flow control valve 58 having a variable choke 62, a position adjustment mechanism to set the variable choke at selected positions, and a dual line actuator to adjust the position adjustment mechanism to a desired position. An electro-hydraulic servo valve 60 is coupled to a single hydraulic line 56 and an electric line 54, and electrical input via the electric line enables adjustment of the electro-hydraulic servo valve to a first position, in which hydraulic input from the single hydraulic line moves the dual line actuator in a first direction, and to a second position, in which hydraulic input from the single hydraulic line moves the dual line actuator in a second direction. The position adjustment mechanism may comprise an indexer 64 or an electrical transducer (126, fig 8).
Patent GB-2459008-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling music reproduction according to ambient noise levels
Inventor: SUZUKI SHIRO
IPC: G10L25/51
Filed: 2009-02-19
Abstract: A music piece reproducing apparatus, such as a portable music player, includes a sound collecting unit (20) for collecting ambient noise data and an analyzing unit 31, which performs a frequency analysis to the collected noise data and extracts a feature amount indicating a feature of the noise data. A noise parameter database 35 stores noise data classified according to the type of environment from which it originated, such as a train or a coffee shop. A reproducing unit 19 reproduces music data which have been classified into various categories, such as rock and classical, which are linked to the noise data classification types. The analyzing unit classifies the collected noise data, with reference to the noise parameter database, on the basis of the extracted feature amount. The analyzing unit then selects a category of music pieces which correspond to the noise classification, for example the category of `rock' would be selected for the noise category `train'.
Patent GB-2473022-A (GB)
Title: Maternity brassiere
Inventor: DREW LORNA
IPC: A41C3/04
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: A maternity brassiere 1 comprises one or a pair of breast supporting cups 4 and of the type where at least one of the breast-supporting cups has a frontal opening 5 to expose the breast. The breast-supporting cup comprises a panel/flap 2 that covers the opening and a part 6 of which is releasably attached to the shoulder strap 3 of the brassiere when closing the opening and so that on release the opening may be uncovered. The means by which the panel/flap is releasably attached to the shoulder strap comprises a clasp 8 on the shoulder strap that is movable up and down the shoulder strap to a selected position and has a clamping part 8b so that it may be clamped at the selected position, thereby providing adjustment of the breast-supporting cup. The clasp incorporates co-operative engagement means 7 thereon for the releasable attachment of the panel/ flap. The strap may have ridges 3a to abut the clamping mechanism of the clasp.
Patent GB-2460195-A (GB)
Title: Project management organiser clip
Inventor: PASCALE STEVEN PATRICK
IPC: B42F9/00
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: An organiser device comprising a card and a clip disposed on the card and configured to retain at least one sheet of paper. The card comprises an upper portion and a lower portion 6 and a perforation 5 between the lower and upper portion such that the lower portion is separably attached to the upper portion. The card has a quasi-rectangular shape comprising four sides, each of which have a generally concave outer edge and wherein the shape of the card further comprises a lobe 29 disposed near a midpoint of one of the four sides of the card. The lobe may comprise an indexing feature. A method of making said organiser device preferably comprises the steps of: providing paper for at least one card; cutting the card with a laser die to form a clip having a tongue and a cut shape; and cutting the card from the paper.
Patent GB-2463569-A (GB)
Title: A brake assembly for an offshore vessel mooring and riser inboarding system
Inventor: JAY PETER GRAHAM
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A brake assembly is for an offshore vessel mooring and riser inboarding system (12, Fig 1) comprises a support structure 18, an outer gimbal member 36 rotatably coupled to the support structure and an inner gimbal member 40 rotatably coupled to and mounted within the outer gimbal member. The brake assembly 10 is disclosed which comprises a first brake arrangement 44a and 44b for restricting motion of the inner gimbal member of the system relative to the outer gimbal member of the system and a second brake arrangement 46a and 46b for restricting motion of the outer gimbal member relative to the support structure of the system. The first and second brake arrangements are each selectively actuable between a release configuration in which the brake arrangement allows substantially unrestricted motion of the respective gimbal member, and a braking configuration in which the brake arrangement restricts motion of the respective gimbal member. Also disclosed are an offshore vessel mooring and riser inboarding system incorporating the brake assembly, and associated methods.
Patent GB-2476225-A (GB)
Title: A racking system with individually lockable mounting members for attachment to supporting members
Inventor: LEES DAVID
IPC: A47B45/00
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: A racking system comprising a plurality of parallel vertical supporting members, a plurality of guide rails with mounting members 12 for attachment to a piece of equipment wherein the mounting members 12 can be slid into slots 22 on the vertical support members and individual locking elements are provided to selectively lock each of the mounting members 12 in place. The vertical supports may be joined by telescopic cross members. The mounting members 12 may have elements rotatable from a locked to an unlocked position and may utilise a key element 35 to facilitate the locking or unlocking action. The rotation may cause a protrusion 24 in the mounting member 12 to be positioned in a groove 23 in the vertical support to lock it in position.
Patent GB-2462029-A (GB)
Title: A system for tracking an article
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06K9/52
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: The system uses a biometric type signature generated from intrinsic structure of an article to retrieve an assigned code for the article that has previously been applied to it. The assigned code is then used to determine at least part of a life history of the article. This could be used where the assigned code has, subsequently to being applied, been removed from the article. The life history of the article preferably includes details of manufacture, packaging and/or transport. In the embodiment shown the article 50 has an item number 52 and outlying regions 54a and 54b for intrinsic surface analysis. The system could preferably be combined with a system for validating the authenticity of an article wherein both the assigned code and biometric type signature could be used to generate a desired authentication certainty level.
Patent GB-2461233-A (GB)
Title: Free layer blade damper by magneto-mechanical materials
Inventor: SHEN MO-HOW HERMAN
IPC: C23C4/08
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A coating for an article is provided to enhance vibration damping and fatigue strength, without diluting resistance to erosion, wear, and corrosion for metallic components such as blades, blisks, shafts and bearings of a gas turbine engine operating in a hostile environment. The invention includes a metallic substrate and a thin layer of magneto-mechanical material bonded to the surface of the substrate by a coating process. The coating material is made of the Fe-Cr-Al or Fe-Cr-Mo based magneto-mechanical materials and deposited to the surface of the substrate via a thermal spraying process in vacuum or in air. The thin layer of magneto-mechanical material can also be applied and bonded to the substrate by a variety of methods, for example using a self-adhesive foil, made by Fe-Cr-Al or Fe-Cr-Mo alloys, on the surface of the substrate and via thermal spraying or physical vapor deposition processes.
Patent GB-2476233-A (GB)
Title: Programs for a payment device and access point
Inventor: RIFAAT OMAR
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A program for running on a processor of a portable payment device is adapted for carrying out a payment interaction and permitting ticket storage in a memory of the portable payment device. The program is configured to interact with an access point, such as a gate for a transportation system, and includes a set of instructions, a first code portion and a second code portion. The set of instructions, when executed by the processor, causes the portable payment device to perform the steps of: responsive to a first message from said access point, executing the first code portion; and responsive to a second message from the access point, executing the second code portion. The first code portion includes first instructions corresponding to the payment interaction. The second code portion includes instructions corresponding to the payment interaction and second instructions corresponding to the ticket interaction. The program has a high speed of operation but maintains compatibility with access points without ticket interaction. Also disclosed is the formation of a processing command at an access point where payment interaction data and ticket interaction data are combined into a single processing command and sent to the payment device.
Patent GB-2466705-A (GB)
Title: Paint mixing device having a viscometer
Inventor: RENNER MONIKA
IPC: B01F27/91
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: Paint mixing device 10 comprises a stirring apparatus which can be driven by a motor 24 and has at least one stirring element 32 for intimately mixing paint 12, wherein a viscometer 30 is provided for determining the viscosity of the paint 12. The viscometer 30 may be a rotational viscometer and both the viscometer 30 and the stirring apparatus may be driven by the same motor 24. The stirring element 32 and viscometer 30 may be formed separately with a clutch 28 provided to couple and uncouple the rotational movement of a drive train.
Patent GB-115539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Concrete Props and Beams for Supporting the Roofs of Coal Mines and other Mines and for like purposes.
Inventor: LEWIS ELIAS FREDERICK
IPC: E21D11/08
Filed: 1917-07-11
Abstract: 115,539. Lewis, E. F., and Lewis, R. J. July 11, 1917. Mine props.-The prop or support comprises two side posts A and a cross-beam D, each made of reinforced concrete. Each post is recessed into the beam in some such manner as is shown at D', D<2>, the joint being also curved from side to side, as shown in Fig. 3, or otherwise formed to prevent lateral displacement. The foot of each post is chamfered or tapered as shown in Fig. 7 in order to obtain a firm hold upon the ground.
Patent GB-316901-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of and apparatus for carbonising or distilling material
IPC: C10B7/08
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 316,901. International Combustion, Ltd., and McEwen, S. April 3, 1928. Retorts for destructive distillation have a wall or part of a wall, or the top or bottom, formed by an endless band or articulated chain grate travelling continuously or intermittently. The band may be pervious for withdrawal of gases. A bench of vertical retorts comprises pairs of continuously travelling grates a one of the runs of which constitute one wall of the retort. The grates which are similar to chain grate stokers have projections f which engage the coal as it passes between the grate a and an adjacent wall b. A temperature suitable for low temperature carbonization is obtained by means of a gas burner k and the passage of combustion products through flues l, w, n, in the wall b. Steam is supplied to passages p and escapes through ports q into the retort in superheated condition. The space between the runs of a grate is divided by a plate r which with side plates s and a plate t behind the idle run of a grate, forms separate chambers from which volatiles withdrawn by suction through the grate and openings u may be separately collected. The idle drum d of the grate is mounted in adjustable bearings v to enable the grate to be slightly inclined when it is desired to increase the capacity of the retorts in the downward direction. In a modification, a single band is used between the fixed walls and is given a reciprocating movement.
Patent GB-698359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of vinyl chloride polymers
Inventor: HARRIS IVAN
IPC: C08F2/18
Filed: 1951-04-30
Abstract: Vinyl chloride polymers are prepared by polymerizing under the influence of a monomer-soluble catalyst, vinyl chloride or a mixture of copolymerizable compounds containing at least 50 per cent by weight of vinyl chloride emulsified in water in the presence of at least two emulsifying agents, only one of which is water-soluble, the other or others being monomer-soluble.  The water-soluble emulsifying agent may be sodium cetyl, lauryl or oleyl sulphate, sodium or ammonium salts of sulphonated or sulphated methyl oleate, the sodium salt of sulphonated castor oil, or sodium or ammonium oleate, palmitate or stearate. Monomer-soluble emulsifying agents which may be used include octadecyl and cetyl alcohols, glyceryl stearate and hexadecylamine.  Monomer-soluble catalysts specified are benzoyl, succinyl, caproyl, diethyl and ditertiary-butyl peroxides, benzyl hyponitrite, a ,a 1-azodiisobutyronitrile, a ,a 1-azobis (a ,g -di-methyl valeronitrile) and dimethyl a ,a 1-azodiisobutyrate. Compounds which may be copolymerized with vinyl chloride include vinyl acetate, propionate and butyrate, vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, methyl a -chloroacrylate, maleic acid, fumaric acid, diethyl maleate and diethyl fumarate. The latex resulting from the polymerization may be coagulated, dried, and sieved to remove granular and agglomerated particles. Specification 427,494 is referred to in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-310170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in automatic speed control devices for motor vehicles
IPC: B60K31/14
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 310,170. Bilodeau, P. E. April 4, 1928. Governors, applications of.-A motor vehicle speedcontrol device for cutting out the ignition circuit when a predetermined speed is exceeded comprises a sealed casing 2 inserted in the drive to the speedometer S and containing a governor 18 secured at 15 to the flexible shaft c. The slidable sleeve 16 carries a disc 20 adapted to make contact at 13 when the speed-limit is reached.
Patent GB-971591-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of pseudocumene-5-carboxylic acid
IPC: C07C45/46
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: Pseudocumene-5-carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, is prepared by condensing pseudocumene with chloroacetyl chloride according to the Friedel-Crafts reaction, reacting the resulting 5-chloroacetyl pseudocumene with a hypochlorite and if desired, converting a pseudocumene-5-carboxylic acid salt so obtained to the free acid, or, if desired, converting a pseudocumene-5-carboxylic acid so obtained into a salt.  In the example pseudocumene and chloroacetyl chloride are reacted in carbon disulphide in the presence of aluminium chloride and the resulting chloroacetyl compound oxidized with sodium hypochlorite in alcohol. Specification 494,742 is referred to.
Patent GB-769260-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of isomeric racemic dihydrolysergic acids and their homologues
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: The invention comprises (1) isomeric racemic dihydro-lysergic acids and homologues thereof of formula <FORM:0769260/IV(b)/1> wherein R1 is a normal alkyl group of 2 to 6 carbon atoms; and (2) the preparation of compounds of the above formula, wherein R1 is an alkyl group, by catalytically hydrogenating the methyl esters of the dihydro-nor-lysergic acids in presence of an excess of an aliphatic aldehyde, followed by saponification of the ester group in the intermediate DL-6-alkyl-dihydro-nor-lysergic acid methyl esters.  The aliphatic aldehyde preferably contains from 1 to 6 carbon atoms.  The reaction is preferably carried out with a Raney-nickel catalyst at room temperature under atmospheric pressure and using an alcohol solvent.  The intermediate methyl ester may be saponified by heating with alcoholic alkali hydroxide.  The examples describe the preparation of DL-dihydrolysergic acids (I) and (II); DL-dihydroisolysergic acids (I) and (II); 6-ethyl-, 6-n-propyl-, 6-n-butyl-, 6-n-pentyl- and 6-n-hexyl-D,L-dihydro-nor-lysergic acids (I); and methyl esters thereof.  The Specification states that the methyl esters can be transformed through the hydrazide into the azide and thence by condensation with glycinamide into the corresponding glycylamide. D,L-dihydro-isolysergic acid (II) methyl ester is converted to the hydrazide by warning with anhydrous hydrazine.
Patent GB-566454-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved manicure device
IPC: A45D29/14
Filed: 1943-06-24
Abstract: 566,454. Manicuring appliances. BOWYER, R. A. June 24, 1943, No. 10247. [Class 81 (ii)] A manicure device comprises a casing A<1>, A<2> forming a handle, a revoluble grinding wheel B so carried in the casing as to expose a portion of its top surface and periphery for application to the nail to be trimmed and an electric or spring motor &c. within the handle for driving the grinding wheel. The top surface of the wheel is provided with a disc of leather &c. E to act as a nail polisher. The wheel B is carried in a separate portion A<2> of the casing so that nail dust is kept from the gears D which drive the wheel and form the motor.
Patent GB-926545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to processes for the reduction of materials in a rotary kiln
IPC: C01B32/942
Filed: 1960-03-23
Abstract: 926,545. Extracting iron and ferro-alloys. ELEKTROKEMISK A.S. March 23, 1960 [April 2, 1959], No. 10326/60. Classes 72 and 82. [Also in Group XII] In a rotary kiln 1, Fig. 1, for producing pigiron, ferro alloys, carbide or phosphorous, the charge together with a portion, e.g. 50%, of the reducing agent in the form of coke or coke breeze, which is fed into one end of the kiln from a hopper 2 is reduced by uncoked hydrocarbon fuel, e.g. bituminous coal, lignite, peat and/or wood, which uncoked fuel is introduced into the intermediate portion of the kiln and the charge falls from a discharge chamber under gravity through a pipe 8 to an electric smelting furnace 9. The uncoked fuel is fed from a hopper 11 through a feeder 12, Fig. 2, and shoot 13 into a trough 14 beneath the kiln from which it is scooped by curved pipes 15 which project through the wall of the kiln.
Patent GB-713700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shrouds for electrical lampholders
Inventor: BARNICOT JOHN MARTIN
IPC: F21V17/14
Filed: 1952-04-24
Abstract: 713,700. Lighting fittings. FALK, STADELMANN & CO., Ltd. April 16, 1953 [April 24, 1952], No. 10351/52. Class 75 (2) A generally frustoconical shroud element 18 of a lampholder shroud is detachably secured at its base to a lampholder carrying plate 17 arranged for fastening to a ceiling, wall or other support. The shroud element 18 completely hides the lampholder 23 and may have a streamlined shape so that its mouth 12 merges with the contour of a lamp bulb in the holder 23. As shown the support plate 17 is dished with a peripheral flange 21 from the edge of which are struck circumferentially extending tongues 28 which co-operate in bayonet catch fashion with a notched radially inwardly projecting flange 27 at the base of the shroud element 18. The dished formation of the plate 17 provides for centring of the shroud element 18 with respect thereto. In an alternative construction, the plate 17 is a flat apertured disc with radially extending peripheral tongues for engagement with the shroud element, the plate 17 having a batten type lampholder secured thereto.
Patent GB-159105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in embroidery needles
IPC: D05C1/00
Filed: 1920-04-14
Abstract: 159,105. Pade, G. V., and Neitzel, C. T. April 14, 1920. Hand-sewing tools.-A tubular needle 6, of the type described in Specification 140,012, is detachably secured to a tubular holder 1, the sides of which are brought together at 3, Fig. 8, and then turned inwardly. A gauge 14 is carried by a piece 12 which embraces the holder at an intermediate part and at its end is formed with a pawl which is placed in one or other of holes 11 to determine the position of the gauge in respect to the needle.
Patent GB-668026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in expansion joints
IPC: E01C11/10
Filed: 1950-04-28
Abstract: A thermoplastic composition particularly suitable for use as an expansion joint for concrete runways as described in Group X, comprises 70-85 per cent by weight of coal tar pitch, 12-18 per cent of a butadiene-acrylonitrile or butadiene methacrylonitrile synthetic rubber and 2-8 per cent of a polymerized vegetable oil, which may be castor oil, linseed oil or rape seed oil.  In addition up to 10 per cent of a hydrocarbon oil having a boiling-point greater than 300 DEG C., such as a petroleum distillate, a lubricating oil, a transformer oil or light mineral oil may be added.