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Patent GB-2443522-A (GB)
Title: Removable seat sensing system using wirelessly connected coupling circuits
Inventor: MIRET JOSEP JACAS
IPC: B60R21/015
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A system for assessing the state of a switch 12,14,16 (e.g. a seat belt buckle switch) mounted on a removable seat, preferably a vehicle seat, comprises a first coupling circuit 24,26,28 on the removable seat configured to resonate as a function of switch activation; a second coupling circuit 32,34,36 wirelessly coupled to the first circuit; and a voltage unit 18 in communication with the second circuit for assessing switch activation as a function of a voltage variation of the second coupling circuit resulting from resonance of the first coupling circuit. The first coupling circuit includes an inductor [42, Figs 2,3] and a capacitor [44, Figs 2,3] which can be arranged in series or in parallel with the inductor and switch. The second circuit includes a signal generator [50, Fig. 4] and an inductor [52, Fig. 4]. A control unit 18 coupled to the second circuit includes a comparator [64, Fig. 7] for assessing voltage variations. The controller 18 may control an airbag 40.
Patent GB-2444627-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing a die
Inventor: VIGURS STANLEY WALTER
IPC: B41C1/18
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A method of making an impression die comprises the steps of providing a substantially planar bendable bimetal plate 10 consisting of copper and steel bonded together, forming a relief pattern 14 in the surface of the copper for example by an etching process. forming the plate into a non-planar sleeve with the copper on the outside and joining the free edges of the sleeve together. Preferably the free edges of the sleeve 10 are joined together while the sleeve is mounted on a metal mandrel 15.
Patent GB-2443581-A (GB)
Title: Recording and playback using motion parameters and reduced data image version
Inventor: HIRAI JUN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: A recording and playback apparatus includes means to obtain (S11) moving or motion parameters from a first image; a converter to convert the first image into a second image composed of a reduced amount of data than the first image, e.g. a decimated image (S12); and a controller to record (S14) on a recording medium moving parameter information and the second image. In addition, a reading controlling means reads the moving parameter information and second image from the recording medium, and processing means processes the second read image, using the moving parameters of the first image. These moving parameters include colour signal changes, an enlargement or reduction zoom ratio, or rotation, frequency band or focus changes. Also independently claimed are equivalent recording and playback apparatus, as well as recording and/or playback methods. The image processing may comprise frame interpolation, up conversion, Y/C separation, noise reduction, object extraction or I/P conversion.
Patent GB-2458918-A (GB)
Title: Bearing component
Inventor: WOLFSON DAVID
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A bearing component 2 for a joint replacement prosthesis comprises a first bearing element 4; a second bearing element 6, and a linking element 8, operatively connecting the first and second bearing elements 4, 6 and permitting relative motion there between. A joint replacement prosthesis comprises first and second bone engaging components that articulate via a bearing component as defined above. A flexible linking elements for use in preventing dislocation of mobile bearings in a 15 total knee replacement prosthesis.
Patent GB-2454763-A (GB)
Title: Method for real image reflection
Inventor: RADLEY ALAN
IPC: A47G1/04
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: A method of obtaining a reflected image 7 of an object 1 (e.g. a person) comprising placing the object 1 with its base at the centre of curvature 9 of a first concave mirror 2 arranged entirely to a first side of a radius of the first concave mirror; placing a planar mirror 3 opposite the reflective surface of the first concave mirror 2 such that it is closer to the first concave mirror than person 1 and entirely to a second side of the radius; and positioning a second partially transparent concave mirror 5 having a smaller curvature (circumference) that the first concave mirror 2 such that its centre of curvature 10 falls on the midline between the object and the first concave mirror. The reflection of subject 1 against first concave mirror 1 forms inverted intermediate image 4 which in turn is reflected by planar mirror 3 and the reflective parts 8 of the second concave mirror 5 such that final image 7 is formed. Preferably intermediate image 4 is separated from the final reflected image 7 by glass plate 6 (e.g. to hide it from the view of person 1). Alternatively the first and second concave mirrors may be differently arranged such the centre of rotation of the first concave mirror is point 10 and the centre or rotation of the second concave mirror is point 9. In addition the reflective properties of the first and second concave mirrors may be conferred by two co-located subaperture concave mirrors (e.g. a single compound reflective element having two focal lengths).
Patent GB-2452138-A (GB)
Title: Power converter for vehicle
Inventor: CHEN CHINGCHI
IPC: B60R16/023
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A DC/DC power converter 20 for a vehicle includes an electrically configurable transformer 22 adapted to receive a removable electrical plug 35. The plug configures the operation of the transformer and therefore the power converter. A controller 43 may be provided to control the converter. The plug may include an identifier readable by the controller. The plug may be configured to provide at least a portion of the received power to a remote electrical load. The plug may also be configured to receive power from a remote electrical source. The plug may be configured to permit the controller to communicate with a remote electrical device.
Patent GB-2465019-A (GB)
Title: Food simulant material for temperature control sensor
Inventor: LAMSTAES ANDRE LUCIEN
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: A food simulant material of the type into which temperature sensors can be inserted in a refrigeration system, so that the temperature measured reflects that of food stored in the system, comprises a solid wax in which are distributed gas-filled polymeric particles. The wax is a food-grade wax such as cheese wax and the polymer particles are preferably air-filled polystyrene microcapsules. In use the food stimulant material is preferably in the form of a block confined within a rigid housing 10 through a wall of which a temperature sensor 13a, 13b, 13c can be inserted.
Patent GB-2452661-A (GB)
Title: Anchor system for packers in well injection service
Inventor: WOOD EDWARD T
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: An isolation assembly for downhole injection use is described that features at least one isolation device (2) mounted on a tubular (4) so that when injection fluid changes the tubular temperature which can cause a length change in the tubular, an anchor (3) for the tubular is provided to resist such a dimension change. The result is that the isolation device such as a packer can be left undamaged and retaining its sealing integrity. The anchor can be an inflatable or telescoping pistons (9) disposed to grab in open hole. When using telescoping pistons, their placement on the liner and their pattern can meet the desired locations where grip is enhanced. Use of cement inflatable anchors is contemplated as an alternative.
Patent GB-2454431-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning apparatus with integrated air filtration system
Inventor: WOODRUFF MARK D
IPC: B03C3/017
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: An air conditioning apparatus includes a cabinet having air inlet and outlet openings and an intense field dielectric air filtration system disposed in the cabinet between the inlet and outlet openings. The filtration system includes a field charging unit and a filter unit. The filter unit may be mounted for removal from the cabinet on spaced apart support brackets connected to the cabinet or to a frame of the field charging unit. Electrical contact elements may be supported by the support brackets for engagement with corresponding contact elements on the filter unit and charging unit for establishing electrical cummunication between a power supply and the charging unit and filter unit, respectively. A shorting bar is aligned with the contact members on the filter unit for discharging high voltage potential upon removal of the filter unit from the cabinet.
Patent GB-2455253-A (GB)
Title: Shaker wedge
Inventor: CARR BRIAN S
IPC: B07B1/28
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A wedging apparatus including an outer polygonal surface configured to secure a screen to a shaker, the outer polygonal surface having a bottom surface, a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and at least one end surface joining the top surface and the bottom surface, and an inner core defined by the outer polygonal surface, wherein the inner core defines a cavity is disclosed. A method of forming an apparatus for securing a screen to a shaker is disclosed, the method including forming a mold of a wedging apparatus configured to secure a screen to a shaker, wherein a shape of the mod is an inverse of an outer polygonal surface having a bottom surface, a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and at least one end surface joining the top surface and the bottom surface, and an inner core defined by the outer polygonal surface, wherein the inner core defines a cavity, injecting a liquid resin into the mold, allowing the liquid resin to solidify, and removing the wedging apparatus from the mold.
Patent GB-2469527-A (GB)
Title: Glass Repair Tool
Inventor: BENDON CRAIG PHILLIP
IPC: B29C73/02
Filed: 2009-04-18
Abstract: A glass repair tool 1 for inserting resin A in the air voids of cracked glass X comprises a chamber 10 on a frame 2 adapted to be secured to a glass face. A container 17 for resin is provided with control means adapted to store resin in the container and then transfer it to the orifice — this may be by rotation of the container to a higher position where resin flows towards the orifice by gravity. Means 20 such as a manual pump are provided to evacuate the chamber, and a release valve allows air into the chamber when evacuated. The release means may be provided by removal of the container. In use the tool is secured to the glass face and resin placed in the container, and the chamber is then evacuated so evacuating air from voids in the glass. Resin is then transferred to the orifice and onto the crack in the glass (preferably by rotating the chamber), and the release valve is then opened (preferably be removing the container) to allow air into the chamber so forcing resin into the glass voids.
Patent GB-2460733-A (GB)
Title: Golf strike training device
Inventor: SORENSON JAMES WALTER
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: A golf stroke training device 100 includes a base 110 that has a first section 130 and a second section 140, and a vertical guide 120 coupled to the base. The first section 130 has an arc extending from an approximate midpoint 150 to a first end 160 of the device, and the second section 140 comprises a substantially straight edge extending from the approximate midpoint 150 to a second end 170 of the device. The second section 140 may additionally include an arced portion and the vertical guide 120 is preferably perpendicular to the base and curved so as the height of the vertical guide 120 is largest at the ends of the device 160, 170 and smallest at the midpoint of the device 150.
Patent GB-2461656-A (GB)
Title: Alpha-galactosyl ceramide analogues and their use as immunotherapies, adjuvants, and antiviral, antibacterial and anticancer agents
Inventor: WONG CHI-HUEY
IPC: A61K31/7034
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to synthetic alpha-galaclosyl ceramide (alpha-GalCer) analogs, and their use as immunotherapies, adjuwants, and antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer agents. In one aspect, a method of activating a cytokine response in a subject includes administering an effective amount of a compound to a subject, wherein the subject has an adaptive immune system that includes a population of cells, the population including at least one lymphocyte and at least one antigen-presenting cell, and wherein the compound is represented by the structure of formula 1:: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; forming a complex between the compound and the antigen-presenting cell, wherein the formation of the complex results in the activation of a receptor on the lymphocyte; and activating the lymphocyte to produce the cytokine response.
Patent GB-951003-A (GB)
Title: Yielding expanding pipe connection
IPC: F16L27/113
Filed: 1962-03-15
Abstract: 951,003. Pipe joints. P. NAURA. March 15, 1962 [March 15, 1961], No. 10014/62. Heading F2G. Pipes T, T<SP>1</SP> are connected together by means of end pieces 1, 1<SP>1</SP> each having outwardly projecting flanges forming an annular groove 3, 3<SP>1</SP> in which is located a resilient packing 2, 2<SP>1</SP>. A cylindrical sleeve 4 slidably embraces the end pieces 1, 1<SP>1</SP> to clamp the packings 2, 2<SP>1</SP> to ensure fluid tightness, the sleeve 4 being held in position by a collar 5, 5a. As shown the collar 5, 5a comprises two half-collars secured by a clamping collar 7, or alternatively the halfcollars may be hinged together and secured by any suitable closing means, the clamping collar 7 then being omitted.
Patent GB-399825-A (GB)
Title: Toy railroad tracks
IPC: A63H19/30
Filed: 1932-04-07
Abstract: 399,825. Model-railway tracks. THURA WERKE GES. and KHAYNACH, M. G. VON, 2, Liliengrund, both in Eisenach, Germany. April 7, 1932, No. 10024. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, Aug. 15, 1932.] [Class 132 (iii).] In a toy-railway track formed of band steel, the rail sections are joined by the engagement of an undercut projection b, Fig. 2, on one section with an undercut recess b<1> in the contiguous section, the rails being held in connected position by a spring clip e formed as an independent element or carried by a sleeper. Specification 380,423 is referred to. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 comprises also the following subjectmatter. In the rail joint shown in Fig. 3 (Cancelled) the rail sections are lapped and held together by spring clips b pivoted to the ends of the sections. Rail sections for forming a crossing are cut away as shown in Fig. 7 (Cancelled), the slotted parts 3, 4 interengaging. Such sections are assembled on slotted base pieces of wood or hard rubber, the parts of the base pieces that are between the rails being raised to help maintain the vehicles on the track. The switch shown in Fig. 11 (Cancelled) is operated by a slide 8 that carries a contact 14 for the alternative bridging of pairs of contacts 13 disposed in the power or signal circuits. A power transmitting rail 34, Fig. 15 (Cancelled), may be carried on slotted rubber supports 33 intermediate the tracks. Sections of this third rail are omitted adjacent to level crossings &c. to reduce the speed of the vehicle. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-731012-A (GB)
Title: An improved method and apparatus for the separation of liquids from sludges
IPC: C02F11/121
Filed: 1953-04-14
Abstract: 731,012. Strainers. HEYMANN, H. April 14, 1953 [May 2, 1952], No. 10106/53. Class 46. Liquid is separated from sludge by causing the latter to flow over a flexible surface, e.g. a filter cloth 3, Fig. 1, pervious to liquid but impervious to sludge and resting on a plurality of spaced elements, e.g. rubber covered wires, Fig. 2, subjected to vibration. The cloth 3 is stretched over an inclined frame 4 providing outlet shoots 17, 19 for liquid and sludge respectively and mounted on supports 20 which are oscillated in known manner by a motor driven exciter 22 ; the 'supports 20 and a countermass 21 being inter-coupled by leaf spring 25. The lower ends of the wires 2 are connected to a cross-strut 6 and the upper ends are secured to a tensioning roller 7. Cross-struts 11, 12 act as nodal points for alternate wires which therefore vibrate at higher harmonies of their natural frequency, and longitudinal guide wires 31 hold the cloth 3 on the wires 2 which are arranged to form shallow arcuate sections. Additional liquid is added to the sludge during its passage over the cloth 3.
Patent GB-383534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hydraulic transmission gear
IPC: A01M23/04
Filed: 1932-04-08
Abstract: 383,534. Hydraulic transmission of power. FOTTINGER, H., 65, Berliner Strasse, Wilmersdorf, Berlin. April 8, 1932, No. 10136. Convention date, April 8, 1931. [Class 69 (ii).] In hydraulic transmission gears, a torque converter circuit including non- rotating guide rings can be changed at will into a coupling circuit without guide rings by axial movement of the rings. The form shown in Fig. 1 has single stage primary and secondary members 2, 5, and a single guide ring 9. Additional guide blades may be provided in the primary inlet and/or the secondary outlet. The primary and/or secondary members may be of multi-stage form ; in the form shown in Fig. 3, the secondary member has stages 5a, 5b, 5c and connected guide rings 9a, 9b, and the primary member extends radially beyond the secondary member.
Patent GB-1369909-A (GB)
Title: Acousto-optical deflection system
IPC: G02F1/33
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1369909 Deflecting light THOMSON-CSF 3 March 1972 [5 March 1971 13 July 1971] 10168/72 Heading H4F [Also in Division G2] If a plane polarized light beam 5 is incident at the Brewster angle # (tan # = n, the refractive index of the prism material) on one face 3 of a prism 1 having an apex angle (#/2 = #), it leaves the other face 4 at normal incidence. The beam dimension is unaltered perpendicular to the plane of the Fig., is multiplied by n in the plane of the Fig., and a small deviation dS 1  in the direction of beam 5 at face 3 is reduced to dS 0  = dS 1 /n at face 5. One, or a series of such prisms, each disposed so that the light beam is substantially normally incident on one face, preferably optically coated, and leaves or enters the other face at the Brewster angle, may be disposed before and/or after an acousto-optic diffraction (deflection) cell. Thus in Fig. 4, the width of a circular laser beam 35 is increased by n<SP>3</SP> by prisms 28-30 in a direction parallel to the propagation direction of acoustic waves in a photo-elastic bar 31, and is subsequently reduced to a circular beam 44, by prisms 32-34. The flatness of the beam as it passes through bar 31 gives an increased diffraction efficiency and enables a plurality of acoustic transducers 36, 37 to be used for deflection in separate parallel planes. Simultaneously with the reduction of the beam width by prisms 32-34, the variation in deflection angle produced by a corresponding variation in acoustic frequency is increased by n<SP>3</SP>. Bar 31 and transducers 36, 37 may be replaced by an equivalent stack of bars each having a single transducer, and it is possible to arrange a series of bars between the two sets of prisms to give elementary deflections which are additive. Cylindrical lenses 42, 43 may be provided, so that bar 31 lies at a beam waist, or a similar shortening of the minor beam axis may be provided by further prisms of the type shown in Fig. 1. The assembly 30, 31, 32 may be formed from a single piece of material. Two deflectors of the type shown in Fig. 4 may be disposed in series for X and Y or additive deflection. In a further embodiment, Fig. 8, the deflected elliptical beam emerging from the photoelastic bar 72 has its minor axis increased by prisms 76, 77 to form a circular beam 78 having a diameter n<SP>2</SP> that of input beam 69 and a deflection identical to that provided by bar 72, which is focused to a spot by a lens 79. For the same distance of deflection of the spot, a deflected beam having its axes increased, e.g. by a factor n<SP>2</SP>, and its angular deflection reduced by a factor n<SP>2</SP>, compared with another deflected beam, requires a lens 79 of lower aperture number and reduced angle of field, Figs. 6 and 7 (not shown). For X-Y or additive deflection, providing such a deflected beam, deflectors of the type shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 8 are disposed in series, in either order, Figs. 9 and 10 (not shown).
Patent GB-1421142-A (GB)
Title: Bushing for the production of glass fibre
IPC: C03B37/095
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1421142 Glass fibre manufacture ENGELHARD INDUSTRIES Ltd and TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Ltd 2 March 1973 [3 March 1972] 10176/72 Heading C1M [Also in Division C7] A bushing for producing glass fibre has one or more parts, not contacting the glass melt during use, made of Pd or an alloy of Pd and Rh optionally containing up to 30% of one or more other platinum group metals. Preferred alloys contain up to 10% (e.g. about 5%) Rh and the other metals may be one or more of Pt, Ir and Ru.
Patent GB-106183-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hook.
Inventor: STERLING JOSEPH
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 1916-07-19
Abstract: 106,183. Sterling, J. July 19, 1916. Hooks, slip.-Two parts a,b are pivoted together at c for hauling, lifting, lowering, &c. The part a is provided with a tail-piece d which is upwardly curved, and is embraced by a strap f pivoted on a pin g to the part b. The strap is held in place by a cotter h. A chain may be connected to the cotter h and a lug j on the strap to release the hook. In some cases, a part similar to the part a may be arranged at the other end of the link b.
Patent GB-800676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the securing of explosive charges in boreholes
Inventor: ROLFES FRITZ HERMANN
IPC: F42D1/18
Filed: 1956-04-04
Abstract: 800,676. Securing cartridges in boreholes. ROLFES, Ltd. March 27, 1957 [April 4, 1956], No. 10226/56. Class 9(1) Resilient means for securing a cartridge in a borehole comprises an element which may be attached to the rear end of the cartridge and arms or prongs extending radially from the element with an overall diameter greater than that of the borehole. In Fig. 2, resilient wires 2 extend diametrically through a cardboard tube 1 and may be soldered together at the centre. The tube is placed over a cartridge with the wires contacting the base. A modification is made from sheet metal e.g. brass, cut to form radial arms 3, Fig. 4, between which portions 4 are upset at right angles to the sheet to form supports for the cartridge. Openings 5 may be provided for the leads of a detonator. In Fig. 5 radially arranged wires 6 are bent to form arms 7 which are soldered together and to clamps 9, 10. When the arms 7 are pressed into the base of a cartridge, the clamps 9, 10 grip the lateral surface. The clamps may be omitted and the radial arms bent slightly away from the central hub.