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Patent GB-2446414-A (GB)
Title: A Detector
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY ANDREW
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A detector comprises a housing (1), a pyroelectric array sensor (2) mounted within the housing, and a heater (4) associated with the pyroelectric array sensor. A control means (6) varys the power supplied to the heater to control the temperature of the pyroelectric array sensor relative to the ambient temperature in order to minimise the rate of change of temperature of the pyroelectric array sensor and to keep a predetermined difference between the temperature of the pyroelectric array sensor and the ambient temperature. The heater 4 may be a thick film resistor. The control means 6 may be a programmable microcontroller.
Patent GB-2446776-A (GB)
Title: Anti-bacterial handle cover
Inventor: JENKINS PAUL
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: A handle cover which can be placed over, for example, a door handle, to give antibacterial protection to the user. The cover can be cut to any length and slid over a handle in a high traffic area, the handle kills bacteria on impact.
Patent GB-2436224-A (GB)
Title: Speed detection device
Inventor: MORCOM CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G01S17/58
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: A speed detection device is based on the cross-correlation of a transmitted signal with a received reflection. The cross correlation function is analysed to detect peaks, and the peak shape is analysed to determine the relative speed of the remote object.
Patent GB-2434211-A (GB)
Title: Method and machine for repetitive testing of an electrical component
Inventor: GARCIA DOUGLAS J
IPC: G01R31/01
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: A method (1000,1100,1200,1300,1400) automatically tests a parameter of an electronic component (12,120) to determine whether the component (12,120) has an acceptable value. The method (1000,1100,1200,1300,1400) employs an automatic electronic component testing machine (2) having at least first and second measurement positions where the parameter can be measured. The testing process itself may falsely cause the value to appear to be unacceptable when the value is actually acceptable. The method (1000,1100,1200,1300,1400) places the component (12,120) in a first measurement position and measures the parameter in the first position, thereby generating a first measured parameter value. The method (1000,1100,1200,1300,1400) also places the component (12,120) in a second measurement position and measures the parameter in the second position, thereby generating a second measured parameter value. The method (1000,1100,1200,1300,1400) rejects the component (12,120) only if all measured values are unacceptable, whereby the probability of falsely rejecting the component (12,120) is less than if only a single measuring step were performed.
Patent GB-2446669-A (GB)
Title: Shoe cover dispenser
Inventor: SHAIKH GULAM MOHAMAD
IPC: A43B3/16
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A dispenser, comprising a moveable platform 32, at least one spindle 2, each spindle including engagement means for engaging a shoe cover, means to couple said platform and said at least one spindle, the arrangement being such that each of said at least one spindle is movable responsive to movement of said platform.
Patent GB-2441193-A (GB)
Title: Calculating corrosion potential
Inventor: MEYER ERIC S
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: A method of predicting corrosion potential of an assembly 310, comprising materials and interfaces, includes calculating a Relative Corrosion Index (RCI) value for each material 325, calculating an RCI value for each interface 335 and calculating an RCI value 345 for the assembly using the RCI values calculated for each material and interface. The magnitude of the RCI value for the assembly gives an indication of the corrosion potential of the assembly. The calculated overall RCI can be utilized in preparing a maintenance schedule for an aerospace vehicle, where the amount of time between inspections of the vehicle is based on the magnitude of the RCI.
Patent GB-2442137-A (GB)
Title: Twin bladed ultrasonic surgical tool head
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A shaped output means for use with an ultrasonic surgical tool that is vibratable in torsional mode. The output means is a cutting head <B>1</B> having a generally cylindrical first waveguide with, at a distal end, a second waveguide extension member <B>3</B> of reduced diameter. The second waveguide <B>3</B> is curved in one plane from the axis of the first waveguide. It has at least two blade faces <B>4</B> extending radially outwardly from its distal end.
Patent GB-2455131-A (GB)
Title: An anti-tamper device
Inventor: HANKS ROBERT SINCLAIR
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: An anti-tamper device 26 is described for use with a seat-belt clasp (18) and buckle (14) of the type in which the buckle has a narrowed tongue (16) projecting from a belt loop (12) and the clasp has an opening 22 into which the tongue can be lockably inserted and a release element 24 that is manually operable to unlock the buckle from the clasp. A first portion 28 of the device has an aperture (58) through which the tongue can be inserted into the opening in the clasp to that, when the tongue is locked in the clasp, the first portion is trapped between the clasp and the belt loop of the buckle. A second portion 30 is mounted relative to the first portion for movement between a closed position in which, when the first portion is trapped between the clasp and the belt loop, the second portion covers the release element, and an open position in which the release element is accessible.
Patent GB-2457930-A (GB)
Title: Handwash monitoring system
Inventor: SAGE-PASSANT PETER
IPC: E03C1/05
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A handwash monitoring system includes a first signalling device (36) that is constructed and arranged to transmit a first signal, a second signalling device (57) that is constructed and arranged to transmit a second signal, and an indicator device (2) having a sensor element (18) for sensing the first and second signals and an indicator element (6) for indicating when a wash is required. The indicator device (2) is constructed and arranged to indicate that a wash is required upon sensing said first signal, and to cancel said indication upon sensing said second signal.
Patent GB-2459293-A (GB)
Title: Roller cleaning device
Inventor: CAIRNCROSS MARTIN FREDERICK
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A roller cleaner device is intended to be mounted as a retrofit, at the receiving edge of the existing trough 1, contacts the surface of a rotating roll 9 and removes surplus liquid there from, for example, from a compression roll 9 in a coating machine. The scraper blade 5 and its releasably attached carrier 6 are positioned in a rectangular chamber or deep slot, formed at the receiving edge of the trough 1, the rear side of said chamber providing the closure wall of the trough 1. Within the chamber mounted on the rear side of the chamber is a flexible expandable pneumatic flat tube 3, 4 extending the full length of the scraper blade 5. When pressurised, the tube 3, 4 clamps the scraper blade 5 and its carrier 6 in the working position and also forms a seal to contain the coating product. Subsequently the scraper blade 5 is urged into contact with the roll by forward movement by the trough on its pivot mountings.
Patent GB-2463936-A (GB)
Title: A fluid connector for a mixing valve which compensates for misalignment of supply pipework
Inventor: FEARNLEY KARL ANTHONY
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid connector 1 for connecting a supply pipe to an inlet of a mixing valve, the connector comprises a bracket 3 for attaching to the supply pipe (not shown) and an adaptor 17 mounted for rotation on the bracket 3 about an axis coaxial with the supply pipe. The adaptor 17 has an end portion parallel to and laterally offset from the axis of rotation for connection to the inlet of the mixing valve. Mismatch of the spacing between the supply pipes and the inlets of the mixing valve can be compensated by rotating the adaptor 17 to alter the spacing between the supply pipes.
Patent GB-2465191-A (GB)
Title: Foldable baby changing mat
Inventor: BORRILL HELEN MARGARET
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2008-11-10
Abstract: A unitary baby changing mat is comprises a base provided with a pouch 4 at one end for holding baby changing accessories and fold lines 2,3, to enable it to be folded with a releasable attachment device 5 securing it in the folded configuration. The mat is preferably made of an absorbent springy material and may be of the 'single use' disposable type and may be obtainable as a sterile product from a vending machine. In use, the mat allows the user to change a baby in an area that may have inadequate hygiene standards.
Patent GB-2463090-A (GB)
Title: Combined toothbrush head cover and toothpaste holder
Inventor: FRIEDLOS COLIN STANLEY
IPC: A45D44/18
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A combined toothbrush head cover and toothpaste holder comprises a cover for the bristles of a toothbrush connected to a toothpaste holder. The holder may have a plurality of protrusions D on an inner side thereof to hold a toothbrush and to prevent the cover from falling off. The toothpaste holder may have a removable capAto enable the holder to be filled and refilled with toothpaste. The removable capAmay have a secondary capB, which is removable to allow the toothpaste to be dispensed onto a toothbrush. The cover and holder may be connected together by a web.
Patent GB-2455234-A (GB)
Title: Middleware architecture for IPTV multimedia streaming
Inventor: YANG JING
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: A media content distribution system for distributed multimedia streaming communicates over a network and incorporates multiple independent media stations, each having a media director for control and a number of media engines for storage, retrieval and streaming of media content. A middleware system employing an execution engine for service platform middleware and a presentation engine for terminal middleware is provided for flexible interfacing with network transport and home network elements respectively and the IPTV applications supported.
Patent GB-2455632-A (GB)
Title: A composite insulation panel and frame mounted translucent panel
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04C2/02
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an insulating panel system 1 and comprises a composite panel 2 with an opening 3. A translucent panel 4 is mounted to the composite panel 2 by an upstand frame 5 and upstand capping 6. The upstand frame 5 comprises four upstand frame elements 20 and the upstand capping 6 comprises four capping elements 21 which are both typically of extruded plastics such as PVC. Each upstand element 20 may have a lower outwardly extending projection 30 which engages the inner liner sheet 11 of the composite panel adjacent the panel opening 3. A structural adhesive (19 figure 12) may be applied at the joint to ensure fixing and joint sealing. The upstand element 20 may have an upper seat (31 figure 5) with a polymeric seal (32 figure 5). The seal (32 figure 5) may be co-extruded with the upstand element 20. In use, the edge of the translucent panel 4 is located on the seat (31 figure 5) and the seal (32 figure 5) engages against the inner face of the panel 4. When the translucent panel 4 is in place at least some of the capping elements 21 are snap fitted over the upstand elements 20. Each capping element 21 also has a seal (35 figure 5) which engages against the outer face of the translucent panel 4.
Patent GB-2455216-A (GB)
Title: Radial piston pump with eccentrically driven rolling actuation ring
Inventor: DJORDJEVIC ILIJA
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: An hydraulic head 10 of the pump features two (or three) individual radial pumping pistons 26a,26b and associated pumping chambers 32, annularly spaced around a cavity 12 where a rotating eccentric drive member 18 and associated outer rolling actuation ring 20 are situated. Rolling interaction is provided between the ring 20 and the inner ends 28 of the pistons for intermittent actuation, and sliding interaction is provided between the ring 20 and the drive member 18. Inlet and outlet valve trains are also situated in the head, which is attachable to an application or customer specific mounting plate. Respective inlet 38 and outlet 40 valve trains are situated in the head 10, and the head 10 is attachable to a removable mounting plate 48. The drive member is rigidly carried by a drive shaft 16 which is supported by two bushings, one 54 located in the mounting plate and the other 46 in the hydraulic head 10. The outside surface of the ring 20 may be barrel shaped, to compensate for any misalignment of the pistons relative to the drive shaft due, for example, to either tolerance stack up or deflection.
Patent GB-2455264-A (GB)
Title: Actuator for an aerosol container
Inventor: REEDY MICHAEL HERSCHEL
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: An actuator for an aerosol container (22) having a valve with a projecting valve stem (28) includes an actuator button (58) having an outlet (64) for coupling to the valve stem (28). A crossbar (36) is disposed between the container (22) and the actuator button (58). The crossbar (36) is movable with respect to the valve stem (28) between at least a center first position blocking depression of the actuator button (58) with respect to the valve stem (28) and spaced second positions on opposite sides of the first position permitting depression of the actuator button (58) with respect to the valve stem (28). The crossbar (36) preferably can be moved from either side of the actuator, and one or more springs (46) preferably are carried by the crossbar (36) for engaging the container (22) and biasing the cross bar (36) to the first or blocking position.
Patent GB-2470589-A (GB)
Title: Branching spar wind turbine blade
Inventor: VUILLAUME AMAURY DENIS
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade comprises a root portion 15 located in a proximal region of the rotor blade and a tip portion 20 connected to the root portion and located in a distal region of the rotor blade. A spar 25 extends from the root portion to the tip portion. The spar is a unitary member at the root portion and separates into a primary spar 30 and a sub-spar 35, 40 towards the tip region. Each spar and sub-spar has a respective lifting surface associated therewith, each distinct from each other to provide multiple tip portions 50,55,60 which may be removable to assist manufacture, transport and installation. Multiple tips reduce the magnitude of and disrupt tip vortices and the branching nature of the spar allows tip loads to be distributed along the main spar.
Patent GB-2471083-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus incorporating encrypted communication between elements
Inventor: BRRANG BALRAJ SINGH
IPC: G01G19/414
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: A weighing apparatus 1 comprising a load cell 4, a processing unit 3 external of the load cell 4 and data means 7, 8, 9, 10 for operating the weighing apparatus wherein a portion of the data means 7, 9, 10 is distributed between the processing unit 3 and the load cell 4 with secured communication means 6 operative between the load cell 4 and the processing unit 3. Preferably the data means 7, 9, 10 distributed between the processing unit 3 and the load cell 4 is subject to legal control or legally relevant software. The secured communication is via a shared key encryption system. The device may also incorporate a GPS system for determining the location of the device.
Patent GB-2472388-A (GB)
Title: Air cushion maker
Inventor: CHIANG TUNG-LUNG
IPC: B31B19/00
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: An air cushion maker has sheet material rollers 23,24, a blower 40, and two shape forming heat sealing rollers 30,70. The mouth of the blower 40 is proximate the meeting of the two sheets 231, 241 at the two rollers 30,70 such to provide air cushion inflation, sealing and shaping in a single step. The apparatus may be used to make an air cushion as in fig. 8, which may be used as a buffer material in packaging.
Patent GB-2472447-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hanging device
Inventor: DENNETT MICHAEL FREDERICK
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: An adjustable hanging device comprises a fixing plate (1) having serrations (6) along part of its length, around which is located a carrier member (2) incorporating a captive screw (3), the top of the screw either having a slot for screw drivers or a nut for spanners, whilst rotation of the screw causes the carrier member to move along the fixing plate. Attached to the carrier member is fastener means which may be in the form of a hook (4) or mushroom nub. The fixing plate may have holes (5) to fix it to a surface, the number, size and location of which may vary in accordance with the designed weight loading of the concealed adjustable hanging device.
Patent GB-2459990-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication unit, linearised transmitter circuit and method of linearising therein
Inventor: BEN-AYUN MOSHE
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: A wireless communication unit (300) comprises a linearised transmitter (325) having a forward path and a feedback path, respectively comprising at least one up- mixer and down-mixer, and forming two loops in quadrature. A phase training signal is applied to the at least one down-mixer in the feedback path in an open loop mode of operation to identify a loop phase adjustment to be applied. At least one of the two loops is switched to a closed loop mode of operation and the loop phase adjustment is applied to at least one up-mixer located in the forward path.
Patent GB-2478695-A (GB)
Title: Combined wind turbine and street light including a power regulator allowing electrical connection on the mains power supply side of an electricity meter.
Inventor: GORDON DAVID
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2009-12-24
Abstract: A power generation apparatus (28, figure 1) comprising a renewable energy source of electricity 20 such as a wind turbine, and a regulating means for regulating the renewable energy source 22. The regulating means may comprise an inverter. In the power generation system, an electrical connection 26 is made between the regulating means 22 and an electrical circuit 16. The electrical circuit comprises an electricity meter 18 interposed between a mains power supply 14 and a ring main 16 of a property 12 or utility 34, such as a street light, wherein the electrical connection 26 is made on the mains power supply side of the electricity meter 18. In an alternative embodiment the power generating system may be used in a domestic situation, whereby the power generating means provides power to the home but also provides power back to the mains when excess power is generated (figure 1).
Patent GB-429960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to packing machines
IPC: B65B7/22
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 429,960. Closing cartons. MAY, P. J., and MOLINS MACHINE CO., Ltd., 2, Evelyn Street, Deptford, London. April 3, 1934, Nos. 10009 and 17376. [Class 94 (i)] The apparatus is adapted to close packets or cartons of the type shown in Fig. 1, having both ends open, and having two pairs of end flaps 11 and closure flaps 12 with slits 13 adapted to co-operate with portions 14 of the flaps 11 arranged to lock the flaps 12 in the closed position after insertion. The packets 10, into which articles have been inserted, are conveyed along the bed 15 of the machine in pockets 16, Fig. 3, of a chain conveyer. The leading end flaps 11 are folded in by guides 17, 18 and the rear end flaps by folders 19, 20, connected for simultaneous movement by a link 23. The folders hold the flaps in the closed position until they are engaged by the guides. The flaps 12 are folded upwards in stages by folders 28, 29 until they assume the position shown in Fig. 4. Two pairs of pivoted folders 30, 32, and 31, 33 act successively to force the flaps into the carton. The first pair forces the leading corner of the flap into the packet and the second pair presses the whole flap completely into the closed position. Adjustably mounted projections 47- 50 are arranged on the folders 30-33 at a height slightly less than that of the packet, and, when the folders are in the closing position, press the upper surface of the packet and cause the portions 14 of the flaps 11 to enter the slits 13 and to lock the flaps 12 in position. The two pairs of folders 30-33 may be replaced by a single pair, and the members 47-50 may be replaced by mechanically operated pressers independent of the folders.
Patent GB-232773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to photographic film developing tanks
IPC: G03D13/06
Filed: 1924-04-22
Abstract: 232,773. Nordoff, A. L. April 22, 1924. Coiatainers for roll films.-A roll-film developing tank 36 with a removable cover 37 has a removable cage 10 supporting the film spool A and carrying a spindle 28 and a winding reel 22, having winding means extending through the cover and a rod 26 about which the free end of the film backing-strip may be engaged. The cage 10, reel 22, rod 26 and spindle 28 are adjustable, preferably telescopically, to take film spools of different lengths. Adjustable film-spacing means 33 are also provided. In the form shown, the spool A is dipped between pins attached to spring-members 17 punched out of the top and bottom members 11, 12 of the cage 10. The spacing members 33 consist of two corrugated strips, connected at their ends by adjustable rods, and engage by means of hooks at one, end with a telescopic rod 31 clipped to spindle 28, and at the other end with rod 26. The strips are wound on spindle 28 between discs 29, 30, discs 30 having slots 30' to permit passage of the endrods of the strips. On insertion of the cage within the tank 36, already containing the developing &c. solution, the lid 37 is attached and the reel 22 then rotated to wind the film and spacing strips thereon by a handle 42 extending through a thimble 41 on the lid. A cap 44, Fig. 7, fits on thimble 41 when the handle 42 is not in use. Adjustable brace rods 14, which may be telescopic, are provided on the cage 10.
Patent GB-884626-A (GB)
Title: Improved nail lacquer removing preparations
Filed: 1959-03-23
Abstract: A nail varnish remover comprises an organic solvent for lacquer, a lipophilic ingredient, and 0,5 to 5%, calculated on the total weight of the preparation, of a polymer or copolymer either of a monomeric ester of methacrylic or acrylic acid with a lower (1 to 4C) aliphatic alcohol or of a monomeric ester of vinyl alcohol with higher (6 to 18C) fatty acids.  The lipophilic ingredients may be, e.g. white petroleum jelly or paraffin wax, polyethylene glycol, vegetable or animal fats or oils, and fatty acid esters such as isopropyl palmitate or myristate.  Wetting or dispersing agents, e.g. soaps, fatty acid sulphonates, sulphonated oils, aryl alkyl sulphonates and condensation products of ethylene oxide with higher alcohols, alkyl phenols or mercaptans, and thickening agents such as tragacanth, methyl and ethyl celluloses, sodium alginate and finely divided silicic acid may be included, as well as a small proportion of silicone oil, perfume and dyestuffs.