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Patent GB-2469449-A (GB)
Title: Connecting Structure for exteriorly connecting battery cells
Inventor: WU DONALD PI HSIANG
IPC: H01M50/522
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A connecting structure for exteriorly connecting battery cells essentially comprises at least one connecting graphite block 30 serving as a bridge for electrical connection between two battery cells In series or parallel configuration. The connecting graphite block is directly connected to nickel-metal or nickel-plated electrode terminals 41,22 of the battery cells in a close contact manner to realize a connection with high electric conductivity among the cells without utilization of conventional welding procedures. The graphite is inexpensive and less sensitive to oxidation; whereas, the connecting graphite block and the positive as well as negative electrode terminals of the battery cells both being made of the nickel-plated metal will dissolve into each other while in mutual contact forming a carbon-nickel miscible alloy, thus ensuring a smooth large-current discharge because of the reduction in resistance of external connection.
Patent GB-2460176-A (GB)
Title: Cricket bat with truncated hitting part of blade
Inventor: FERNANDEZ MARCUS CODRINGTON
IPC: A63B59/08
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: A cricket bat comprises a blade, and a cylindrical handle 2 received in the blade. The blade comprises (i) an upper, handle-receiving part having a diameter or width between the edges which is substantially similar to that of the cylindrical handle, and (ii) a lower, elongate ball-hitting part 1 having a width between the edges 8 of the hitting face which is substantially similar to that of a conventional cricket bat, i.e. around 10.8cm. The ratio of the length to width of the lower ball-hitting part 1 of the blade is in the range of 4:1 to 3.25:1. In a preferred embodiment the ratio of the length to width of the lower ball-hitting part of the blade is around 3.7:1, with the length and width of the lower part of the blade being 39-41cm and 10.8cm respectively. The splice 3, i.e. the area where the handle joins the blade, is preferably incorporated entirely within the upper handle-receiving part of the blade. The narrow width upper part of the blade allows mass to be added to the lower, hitting part of the blade in order to modify the sweet spot.
Patent GB-2459394-A (GB)
Title: Latch indication for child car seat
Inventor: HUNCHINSON JAMES M
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2009-06-18
Abstract: A latch mechanism (50) for a car seat 30 that is mountable on a separable base member (20 see fig 1) provides a positive locking of the car seat 30 to the base member. The latch mechanism 50 has a member 53 that is positioned in the seat portion 33 of the car seat to pivot upwardly when the latch mechanism 50 is disengaged. The seating of a child on the seat portion 33 requires the latch mechanism 50 to be retracted into the seat portion 33, which corresponds to the locking of the latch mechanism 50. The latch mechanism 50 includes four helical spools (42, 44 see fig 13) rotated by the pivotal movement of the latch lever (41 see fig 2) to cause linear movement of the locking pins (57, 59 see fig 10) into engagement with the base member (20). A latch indicator (65 see fig 21) has a pre-latch sensor (66 see fig 21) that indicates proper positioning of the seat member 30 and a latch sensor (67 see fig 21) that indicates an engagement of the locking pins (57, 59). An indicator light (69a see fig 21) illuminates when the seat member 30 is properly latched.
Patent GB-2463753-A (GB)
Title: Orientation detection method calculating a relative azimuth of a portable device based on a standard orientation regardless of the position of the cell phone
Inventor: MORI SHINICHIRO
IPC: G01C22/00
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: An orientation detection method is disclosed comprising: determining a direction of an orientation determination element outside of a portable device with a direction detection device when a position of the portable device is fixed; determining a standard orientation of the portable device based on the result of the detection and the position of the portable device; detecting a present orientation of the portable device based on both a result of a re-detection of the direction of the orientation determination element with the direction detection device, and the position of the portable device after the determination of the standard orientation; and detecting an angle between the present orientation and the standard orientation. In a further embodiment the portable device includes a step detection unit that detects a number of steps made by a user, and a movement computing unit that generates a movement record of the user based on detected orientation and the result of detection by the step detection unit. The position of the portable device may be determined with a tri-axial acceleration sensor. The direction detection device may be a tri-axial geomagnetic sensor.
Patent GB-2460361-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for immersion treatment of vehicle
Inventor: HAGIHARA YUSUKE
IPC: B05D1/18
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: An immersion treatment method with which a vehicle body horizontally immersed in liquid is taken out in a tilted position. The vehicle body is taken out of the liquid at high speed in a tilted position. Foreign matter is separated from the vehicle body and removed together with the liquid.
Patent GB-880385-A (GB)
Title: Earth borehole investigation system
Inventor: LAMB JEFFERSON PETER
IPC: G01V3/24
Filed: 1959-03-23
Abstract: 880,385. Geophysical surveying. DRESSER INDUSTRIES Inc. March 23, 1959, No. 10000/59. Class 37. Borehole logging equipment comprises an electrode 20 connected to a source of alternating current located outside the borehole via a single conductor 2, a unidirectional electrical signal, indicative of the current flowing from electrode 20, being provided by apparatus such as 21 located adjacent electrode 20, the unidirectional signal being fed to an amplifying detector located at the surface via the same conductor 2. As shown, a 400 c/s. signal is generated by an oscillator 35, amplified at 38 and 41 before being fed via a capacitor 50, slip rings 23, conductor 2, contained within a multicore cable 16, a blocking capacitor 60, the primaries of transformers 61, 62 to electrodes 18, 19, 20. Electrodes 18, 19 constitute a focusing arrangement which ensures that the current paths from electrode 20 are substantially radial until the current has travelled an appreciable distance into the earth, when it returns via the armoured outer covering of cable 16, located in the drilling fluid 15. A unidirectional signal dependent on the current flowing from electrode 20 and hence on the resistivity of the earth strata is provided by means of a current transformer 67, a negative feedback amplifier 70 and a synchronous rectifier 76. The unidirectional signal is fed via a low-pass filter 85 and the same conductor 2 to the surface where it is fed via a further lowpass filter 95 to an amplifier 97 feeding a recorder 29. The recording paper 31 is driven in synchronism with the borehole depth by means of a pair of synchronous transmitters 25, 27. Power supply for the synchronous rectifier 76 and amplifier 70 is obtained from transformers 61, 62. The 400 c/s. voltage at electrode 18 is fed via a further conductor 3 to a diode 53 where it is rectified to provide an automatic amplitude control for amplifier 38. Self-potentials in the soil may be determined by means of a further electrode 151 connected to a further conductor 4 feeding a recording device 150. The lower part of the armouring of cable 16 may be insulated. Specification 799,041 is referred to.
Patent GB-1175751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Central Buffer Couplings for Rail Vehicles
Inventor: LIEBIG MANFRED
IPC: B61G7/10
Filed: 1967-03-02
Abstract: 1,175,751. Railway central buffer couplings. GERMANY, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT. 2 March, 1967, No. 10018/67. Addition to 1,151,085. Heading B7T. In an improvement in or modification of the invention of parent Specification 1,151,085, the feet 45 each comprise a socket 46 engaging a ball ended pillar 36 clamped to a support plate 34 of the deflectable support member connected to the vehicle end beam, and the nut 21 engages a cage 41 bearing on a seating 39 on each support 36. The length of the device is adjusted by rotation of the nut 21, then the spring force is set by screwing the feet 45 through the plate 48. The cage 41 has a bar 44 extending upwardly and forwardly to guide a foot 45 back to its pillar 36 after a horizontal deflection of the coupling arm.
Patent GB-476332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for treating fuel gases
IPC: C10K1/00
Filed: 1936-04-04
Abstract: 476,332. Treating gases with electrical discharges. KOPPERS CO. April 4, 1936, No. 10050. Convention date, Oct. 9, 1935. [Class 39 (i)] Apparatus for stabilizing coal distillation, &c. fuel gases against the formation of resinous compounds caused by the presence therein of oxides of nitrogen as described in Speci. fication 473,009, [Group XII], comprises a treating chamber 13, Fig. 5, provided with fixed parallel electrode plates 7, 12 arranged in two series with the plates of one series alternating with those of the other, at least one of the series being insulated. As shown, one set of plates 12 is grounded through the casing 13 and are plane, while the plates of the other set 7 are mounted on insulators 9 disposed in housings 20 heated by steam coils 21, and provided with rows of discharge points 3 equally spaced apart from each other and separated from the plates 12 by an air gap through which the gas passes. The plates are connected in a high potential circuit such as to produce a brush discharge without the formation of an arc. It is stated that the optimum effect with the minimum risk of arcing is obtained when the point electrodes are positively charged and when a source of alternating potential is used, the circuit is completed through pairs or pairs of groups of the electrodes, and the gas under treatment so that the electrodes are charged alternately positively and negatively; alternatively a circuit using double half-wave rectification may be used. In the arrangement shown, the gas traverses two groups of treating elements arranged in series. Flushing of the electrodes is obtained in any of the usual ways and in the construction shown liquid, such as oil, is sprayed by nozzles 65 into the gas in advance of each treater element to provide the flushing liquid. Instead of the point electrodes being insulated and the plane electrodes grounded, the opposite arrangement may be employed. One method of constructing the point electrodes is shown in Fig. 1, and consists in bending up triangular points from a sheet metal plate which is attached to a strong metal supporting plate 1 on one or both sides. To provide drainage where necessary, the points are inclined. An alternative construction is shown in Fig. 3, in which pointed pins 3 are driven with a tight fit through holes in the supporting plate 2. The pins have shoulders 4 and wedging bosses 5, and in the assembled arrangement the shoulders and pins are disposed on opposite sides of the plate 2 in alternate rows to avoid distortion of the plates. The pins are disposed so that three adjacent pins form an equilateral triangle.
Patent GB-421877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to photographic and cinematographic films
IPC: G03C1/765
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 421,877. Photographic and kinematographic films. HALLO, J. H., 2, Mozartstraat, Antwerp, and GEVAERT PHOTOPRODUCTEN NAAMLOOZE VENNOOTSCHAP, Oude God, both in Belgium. April 3, 1934, No. 10054. [Class 98 (i)] A light-sensitive film which may require to be cut as to a narrower width or to a shorter length is provided on one or both faces with one or more incisions, extending partly through its thickness, along the line or lines where severance may be necessary, so that division will be possible by bending only, without the use of tools. The incisions are not so deep as to weaken the film in ordinary usage, and preferably do not extend up to the edges or ends of the film in order to avoid accidental rupture.
Patent GB-116902-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Simultaneously Atomizing and Drying or Evaporating Milk or other Liquids.
Inventor: MUELLER PHILLIP
IPC: A23C1/04
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 116,902. Muller, P. June 18, 1917, [Convention date]. G a s - pressure sprayers.-An apparatus for drying or evaporating milk &c., by treating it in an atomized form with hot air or other gas, c o m - prises a device for atomizing the liquid by means of a compressed gas, which consists of a tube b supplied with liquid from a pan n a, together with a narrower pipe d disposed with its conical end c projecting into the mouth of the tube b. The pipe d is supplied with a compressed gas, which issues through openings e in the wall of the pipe close beneath the mouth of the tube b. When highly-compressed gas is used, it may be supplied by a still narrower pipe inside the pipe d. The hot air for drying purposes is supplied by a pipe f surrounding the pipe d.
Patent GB-852250-A (GB)
Title: Light measuring device and photographic printing apparatus comprising the same
IPC: G03B27/74
Filed: 1957-03-27
Abstract: 852,250. Photo-electric control of photographic printers. AGFA A. G. March 27, 1957 [April 3, 1956], No. 10086/57. Class 40(3). [Also in Group XX] A photo-metric device with a photo-electric signal producing device at the side of the light beam includes at least one plate of translucent material disposed in the light beam, having at least one diffusing layer, and being arranged for transmission within it of light rays from the beam to the photo-metric device. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a housing 1, which is placed on the baseboard of a photographic enlarger, has an opening 2 under which is mounted a transparent plate 3 e.g. of glass or artificial resin, having an extension .4 of trapezium shape. A photo-electric cell 6, e.g.a photo-multiplier tube controls a device which switches off the printing lamp after a given quantity of light has fallen on the cell 6. As shown in Fig.3, a translucent screen 8, for the inspection of the image, consisting e.g. of thin paper, is laid over the plate 3, and is covered by a thin glass plate 10, which supports the printing paper. A diffusing layer 15, having parts 15a in contact with grating- like small areas 16 of the plate 3, is held against the lower surface of the plate and all its side surfaces except the sides of the extension 4. Light rays 18 from the printing lamp are diffused by the printing paper and by the screen 8, and are reflected where they fall on the areas 16 of the plate. After multiple reflection between the surfaces of plate 3 some of the light passes out of the plate and falls on the photo-electric cells 6. The exit face 5 of the plate may be lens-shaped to concentrate the light on the cell, and the sides of the expansion 4 may be specularly reflective. The layer 15 may be replaced by a diffusing substance sprayed on the plate, and the diffusing layer may be formed on the upper, instead of the lower, surface of plate 3, on both surfaces, or between two plates. Several photo-electric cells may be used, positioned either at the ends of several trapezium-shaped extensions, or at the ends of several lobes form a single extension, which lobes may be variously curved. Where the photoelectric cell has to be mounted at a distance from the measuring point, the extension 4 of plate 3 may be curved. The device may be used with photographic contact printing apparatus. The diffusing layer may contain luminescent material and diffusing or luminescent elements may be incorporated in the plate. 3
Patent GB-788651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to modified rubber compositions
Inventor: POPHAM FREDERICK JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: C08F253/00
Filed: 1953-04-15
Abstract: Modified rubbers are prepared by the polymerization of one or more monomers, whose polymerization is not retarded by rubber, in the presence of rubber and an organic peroxide or hydroperoxide of the types R-O-O-R1 or R-O-OH where R and R1 are alkyl, aryl or aralkyl groups.  Specified rubbers are natural rubber, and butadiene styrene copolymer, while specified monomers are methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, styrene, acrylonitrile and vinylidene chloride.  Specified catalysts are phenyl-, cyclohexyl-, cumyl- and tertiarybutyl-hydroperoxides with activators such as triethylenetetramine or tetraethylene pentamine forming a Redox system.  Benzoyl peroxide is also specified.  It is preferred that the rubber is used as a latex. The polymerization may proceed to completion or be shortstopped, e.g. by chlordinitrobenzene.  A second monomer containing two polymerizable groups such as divinyl benzene or ethylene dimethacrylate may also be present.  The products may be mixed with the usual vulcanizing agents and cured.ALSO:Modified rubbers are prepared by the polymerization of one or more monomers, whose polymerization is not retarded by rubber, in the presence of rubber and an organic peroxide or hydroperoxide of the types R-O-O-R1 or R-O-O-H where R and R1 are alkyl, aryl or aralkyl groups. Specified catalysts are phenyl-, cyclohexyl-, cumyl-, and tertiary-butyl-hydroperoxides with activators to form a Redox system and benzoyl peroxide.  Specified monomers are ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, styrene and vinylidene chloride, while a second monomer such as divinyl benzene or ethylene dimethacrylate may also be present. The polymerization may proceed to completion or be short-stopped and the products may be cured.
Patent GB-211746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in protected metal articles
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 1923-04-16
Abstract: 211,746. Harrison, G., (Robertson Co., H. H.). April 16, 1923. Coating processes.-Articles of corrodible metal such as a metal sheet a are protected against corrosion by a layer of bituminous material b, and a layer of vegetable parchment c, adhesively affixed to the bituminous material. The parchment may be waterproofed by a coating of cellulose derivative, or it may be painted.
Patent GB-1198976-A (GB)
Title: Cutting Blade with Self-Contained Guard
IPC: B26B21/40
Filed: 1969-02-26
Abstract: 1,198,976. Cutting blade. PHILIP MORRIS Inc. 26 Feb., 1969 [28 Feb., 1968], No. 10344/69. Heading B4B. The cutting edge of a blade has a permanently attached guard comprising portions of filamentous material, e.g. of metal, fibreglass or synthetics wire, extending over the cutting edge, the wire preferably having a diameter not greater than 0.010 inch, with adjacent portions less than 0.035 inch apart. As shown in Fig. 3, the wire is wound spirally on to a razor blade 10, being e.g. spot welded or adhered to the blade surface, a handle 16 being provided. Alternatively, Fig. 8, the wire is looped along the cutting edge 53 and spot welded 52 thereto. Further, Figs. 13-14 (not shown), after spirally winding on to the blade and spot welding close to the cutting edge, the portions of wire to the rear of the spot welds may be removed. Also, the invention may be applied to band-type blades, and to blades either single- or double-edged. The blade may be coated e.g. with p.t.f.e. and the handle 16 may be disposable with the blade.
Patent GB-128409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tablets of Compressed Drug and the like.
Inventor: WIRTZ LUIS
IPC: B30B11/16
Filed: 1918-06-24
Abstract: 128,409. Wirtz, L. June 24, 1918. Extrusion machines; rolling-machines ;moulding pharmaceutical preparations and sweetmeats.-Relates to the manufacture of tablets or pellets of drugs, sweetmeats, &c., of the kind in which a number of tablets are connected by a thread, string, or wire, and consists in forcing the material through a nozzle d fitted with a die e through which the thread g is passed axially, the extruded rod of material passing to a series of indenting or cogging rollers l, n, o, having the desired configuration of the tablets. The nozzle d may be furnished with a number of dies e and the rollers l. n, o, provided with a corresponding series of indentations. Each thread g passes from a spool j through a lateral opening h in the nozzle d and around a grooved pulley f alined with the die c. The thread is severed between two tablets to form a string of tablets of the desired length, and the rollers may be engraved to emboss each tablet with a letter, such letters being adapted to form. a word for advertisement purposes.
Patent GB-117500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Superheated Steam Engines and Lubricators therefor.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
IPC: F01B31/10
Filed: 1917-07-20
Abstract: 117,500. O'Donnell, J. P., (Bonner, T. W.). July 20, 1917. Cleaning surfaces lubricated. - To remove the carbonisation products from lubrication oil on the valves, pistons, &c. in locomotive engines using super-heated steam, a supply of saturated steam for scavenging purposes is led between the non- return valve of the forced-feed lubricating-system and the valve-chest and cylinder. The casing has a non-return valve 7 which seats on the end of a passage 2, through which steam controlled by the driver is delivered and which has ridges 9 on its under surface to provide a passage for steam when the valve is lowered. The passage 8 communicates with passages 15, 11 leading to the non-return valve and valve-chest respectively. The oil is supplied through a pipe 14 past a spring-controlled valve 13 provided with ports 17, 17a. A test valve 18 is provided. Two spring-pressed non-return valves may be provided as described in Specification 113,173. Steam may be supplied to the pipe 2 through a combined blower and steam-circulating valve of the kind described in Specification 20507/14, [Class 123 (iii), Steam separators &c.].
Patent GB-1105441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to bearing assemblies
IPC: F16C23/08
Filed: 1965-03-12
Abstract: 1,105,441. Bearings. TORRINGTON CO. 12 March, 1965 [13 March, 1964], No. 10498/65. Heading F2A. A self-aligning bearing assembly comprises a radial bearing 11 supported in a housing 8 which has two depending bosses 16 supported by an aligning unit on oppositelyinclined surfaces 9 on a frame 7. In Fig. 1, a shaft 12 is supported in roller bearing 11, and portions 19, 20 of housing 8 are flexible. Each aligning unit comprises a plate 17 and seat member 15 with complementary part-spherical surfaces. A liner 18 of molybdenum disulphide or P.T.F.E. is positioned between the surfaces and sealed by an annular resilient seal (23, Fig. 4, not shown), held in place by bands 21, (22). The aligning units are slidable on surfaces 9. The assembly is applied to the journal of a mill roll.
Patent GB-1172316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to methods of Cleaning Corroded Copper Surfaces
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1967-03-07
Abstract: 1,172,316. Cleaning metals. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 7, 1967 [March 10, 1966], No. 10590/67. Heading C7E. Copper or copper alloys are cleaned with an aqueous solution (pH at least 8) containing (% by weight) 5 to 15 of ammonium carbonate, 5 to 25 of ammonia and at least 0À1 of hydrogen peroxide. The copper may be subsequently washed, dried at 70‹C., and then heated at 120‹C. The ammonium carbonate may be formed by adding the acid carbonate to the solution.