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Patent GB-2465382-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing computer programs
Inventor: LEWIS TIMOTHY ADRIAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a computer program comprising the steps of storing a plurality of first computer programs in a memory, selecting at least some of said first computer programs and generating a plurality of second computer programs based upon said selected first computer programs and selecting at least one of the sais programs. The selection of the first programs is based upon testing of each of said first computer programs for predetermined functionality, and analysis of at least one formal property of each of the first computer programs. The formal property may preferably one of resource consumption, deadlock probability or the number of operations, flows or variables. The programs may be represented by a petri net. The second programs maybe generated using genetic programming techniques such as mutation, reproduction or recombination. The second program is preferably selected by generating a value for each of the formal properties and combining them as a score which can then be weighted. In a particular embodiment the method is used to generate and select a program to implement a communications protocol.
Patent GB-2455186-A (GB)
Title: C-peptide for use in treating macrovascular complications of diabetes
Inventor: PORTER KAREN
IPC: A61K38/28
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: The use of C-peptide for the prevention and/or treatment of macrovascular complications in diabetic patients are disclosed. The composition of C-peptide may be administered sequentially or simultaneously with insulin. Associated methods of treatment using C-peptide and medicaments containing C-peptide are also claimed. The macrovascular complications can include primary atherosclerotic disease, coronary heart disease, and intimal hyperplasia in vein grafts. C-peptide may exert its effects by preventing the insulin induced proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells. Use of C-peptide for enhancing endothelial cell proliferation and/or endothelial cell regeneration, and for the treatment of endothelial injury are also claimed.
Patent GB-2453280-A (GB)
Title: Method including a field management framework for optimization of field development and planning and operation
Inventor: GUYAGULER BARIS
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A method of performing Field Management is disclosed, a Field Management system including a portable Field Management (FM) framework being initially decoupled from any simulators, one or more adaptors operatively connected to the FM framework, and one or more open interfaces associated, respectively, with the one or more adaptors, the open interfaces each having interface characteristics, the method comprising: modifying one or more of the simulators such that the simulators adhere to the interface characteristics of the open interfaces of the one or more adaptors which are operatively connected to the FM framework; subsequently coupling the one or more modified simulators to the one or more open interfaces of the one or more adaptors of the FM framework in response to the modifying step; and performing the Field Management on the condition that the one or more modified simulators are coupled to the one or more open interfaces of the one or more flexible in that it allows control over how the FM Framework adaptors of the FM framework. The FM framework is also logic is executed in order to accommodate real field situations that require such control. The FM Framework flexibility is demonstrated through control of the frequency at which the balancing action is executed, a use by the FM framework of a set of expressions, and a use by the FM framework of dynamic lists of flow entities. The FM framework is also extensible which is characterized by a use by the FM framework of custom variables and custom actions and custom strategies.
Patent GB-2454113-A (GB)
Title: Headlight in a motor vehicle
Inventor: KOHLER HORST
IPC: B60Q1/12
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A headlight (1) in a motor vehicle which can be rotated about a vertical axis (2) during cornering has a control device (4) for controlling the rotational movement. Unstable driving situations can be taken into account by the control device (4) in order to improve the lighting of a carriageway located in front of the motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2466987-A (GB)
Title: A gripping device for use with a drumstick or other item having a shaft
Inventor: SAY GEORGE
IPC: B25G1/10
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A grip 10 for an item which includes a shaft, such as a drumstick 12, has a plurality of grooves 18 to accommodate at least two fingers of a user. The grip 10 enables the item to be held in a particular orientation. The grooves 18 are preferably separated by ridges 20 and may have a textured or other high friction surface. The grip 10 preferably includes a central bore 16 through which the shaft is received. The central bore 16 may be closed at one end to prevent it from sliding along the shaft. Alternatively, the grip 10 may include means for retaining it in the desired location along the shaft; for example the grip may be formed from a material which expands when wet, allowing the grip 10 to slide along the shaft, and contracts when dry to retain the grip 10 at a suitable location.
Patent GB-2454601-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for analyzing the topology of a multiprotocol label switching(MPLS) virtual private network (VPN) network
Inventor: TAMBOISE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: In general, embodiments of the invention relates to a method for analyzing a topology of a multiprotocol label switching (MPLS)/Virtual Private Network (VPN) network. The method includes obtaining logical com-munication channel information for a plurality of virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) instances, wherein each of the plurality of VRF instances are located on one of a plurality of routers, wherein the logical communication channel information specifies a plurality of logical communication channels between the plurality of VRF instances, and wherein at least two VRF instances are located on one of the plurality of routers. The method further includes constructing an audit matrix representing the logical communication channel information, wherein the audit matrix specifies the topology of the MPLS/VPN network analyzing the audit matrix to obtain an analysis result, and presenting the analysis result.
Patent GB-2456680-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable wave powered pump
Inventor: SMITH ALVIN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A wave powered water pump 9 is held in position on a platform 22 including a piston which is adjustably located in a flooded cylinder 23. The cylinder is secured to the seabed by a shackle 37 or pivot. The pump 9 may be double acting and driven by a float 2 containing ballast 3 to provide upwards and downwards forces under wave action. The platform 22 may be an air filled column 22, and the arrangement allows the height of the pump 9 to be adjusted to suit tidal conditions. The height may be self adjusting, being moved up or down by the force exerted when the piston 12 reaches the end of its travel. The pump has end stops 4, 11, and the float 2 is provided with impact protection 1.
Patent GB-2470572-A (GB)
Title: A waterproof windprrof breathable and stretchable laminate
Inventor: DAHL ANDREW C
IPC: A41D31/02
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A waterproof, windproof, breathable and stretchable laminated composite material for use in, by binding woven or knitted fabrics 1, 4 to a for example,protective clothing, is made by binding woven or knitted fabrics 1,4 to a hydrophilic or microporous membrane 3 using an adhesive 2 applied in dots in a matrix pattern so as to preserve the waterproof, windproof and ventilation qualities of the membrane without significantly diminishing the stretchable characteristics of the fabrics to which it is attached.
Patent GB-2472574-A (GB)
Title: Radiation Detector
Inventor: HOLMES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G01T1/202
Filed: 2009-08-10
Abstract: The invention provides a device for the detection of elevated levels of radiation in remote locations. It includes a scintillator crystal made of zinc tungstate and a metal coated fibre optic cable. The device also includes a light measurement device such as a CCD which co-operates with recording means on a PC so that the radiation levels of he environment in which the device is deployed may be determined. The device has application in the nuclear industry, for the monitoring of products, processes and/or facilities that exhibit very high levels of radiation.
Patent GB-2473037-A (GB)
Title: Humidifying apparatus comprising a fan and a humidifier with a plurality of transducers
Inventor: FITTON NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: F24F6/12
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: Humidifying apparatus comprising a humidifier 100 and a fan assembly 10 for conveying the moist air from the humidifier and a humidity sensor; wherein the humidifier comprises a water reservoir, a plurality of transducers for atomizing water and a drive circuit to actuate an initial number of the transducers to increase the relative humidity detected by the sensor to a preset level, and then activate a lower number of transducers to maintain the detected relative humidity around the preset level. The transducers may be formed in two equal subsets which are initially used together and then used alternatively. Preferably the humidifier may also include a further fan for generating air flow through the humidifier and the fan assembly may be a free standing fan located adjacent to the humidifier. Also disclosed is a bladeless fan comprising a nozzle with a Coanda surface.
Patent GB-2463367-A (GB)
Title: A method of reducing asphaltene precipitation in an engine
Inventor: BERTRAM RICHARD DAVID
IPC: C10M129/76
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: A method of reducing asphaltene precipitation or 'black paint' in an engine is disclosed. The method includes the step of lubricating the engine with a lubricating oil composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity (preferably Group ll) in a major amount; and, a salicylate detergent system in a minor amount comprising one or more neutral or overbased alkaline earth metal C22 hydrocarbyl substituted salicylates.
Patent GB-1254429-A (GB)
Title: Hair treatment machine
Inventor: SCIPIONE GUISSEPPE GUERINO VIT
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,254,429. Hair treatment machine. G. G. V. SCIPIONE. 27 Feb., 1969 [1 March, 1968], No. 10149/68. Heading A5R. A hair treatment machine 10 comprises a plurality of treatment units 43 and a lining 40 extending between the units each treatment unit including a treatment element 54 reciprocated by a piston and cylinder assembly 45, 44 into and out of head receiving zone 41. The treatment units may each include an extension 48 to receive a treatment element, which may comprise resilient flexible fingers 58 annularly arranged on a base 55, the fingers shaped to move outwardly on the head as the element is advanced. Preferably the treatment elements of alternate units are arranged to move into the head receiving zone while the remaining elements move out, the respective cylinders being connected to opposite sides of pistons 62 in double action pumps 60, 61 to give the effect at the treatment units of alternate pressure and suction. The treatment units 43 may be mounted resiliently by grommets 51 in a rigid lining 40 or in a resilient lining. Perforated tubes 90 or sprays (29 Fig. 1 not shown) may be provided to inject hair treatment liquid (e.g. water, water and shampoo oil or dye) into the hair from a supply system (Fig. 4 not shown) and treatment unit extensions 48 may have apertures 52 to let out liquids from the head receiving zone. Valves 75, 76, 77 open the pipes 71, 72 to the atmosphere, valve 75 being opened at the end of a treatment cycle by means of cam 79. Valves 76 are pressure relief valves with an adjuster 81, and the valves 77 are vacuum relief valves. Operation of the machine (Fig. 4) may be controlled by valves and microswitches operated by cams driven by motor 64.
Patent GB-511084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gas-operated firearms
IPC: F41A3/40
Filed: 1938-04-02
Abstract: 511,084. Automatic guns. GEBAUER, F., and DANUVIA, IPARI ES KERESKEDELMI, R. T. April 2, 1938, No. 10157. Convention date, Jan. 22. [Class 92 (ii)] To prevent rebound in gas-operated guns at the moment when the forward movement of the breech block 2 under the action of the return spring 11 is complete and locking occurs, interengaging inclined surfaces such as 7 are provided on the gas piston rod 5 and a part of the breech action such as the striker-post 4 whereby these parts are forced in opposite directions against the breech casing with a wedging action. The invention is shown applied to a gun in which the breech block is locked by a latch 3 hinged thereto and moved out of and into a fixed recess in the casing by inclines 4d and 4a on the piston rod 5 and striker-post 4 respectively. The lower side of the striker post is recessed to receive a projecting rib 9 on the rod 5 whereby the rod and post have a relative sliding movement to effect wedging. To facilitate the wedging action, the rear end 17 of the piston rod may be made springy and may engage an inclined recess in the bottom of the breech casing.
Patent GB-163344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with springs and other shock absorbers
IPC: B60G11/00
Filed: 1919-04-24
Abstract: 163,344. Scott, A. A. April 24, 1919. Saddles.-An elastic suspension, described in connection with vertical bodies, but applicable also to saddles for velocipedes comprises a pair of similar tension springs d, e interposed in tandem between the relatively movable parts f, g, and acting upon the two arms h, i, of a lever in such a way that their movements about the pivot k are unequal, except in a single position. The single springs d, e, may be replaced by a pair, or a group of springs, as m, n.
Patent GB-1073621-A (GB)
Title: Titanium-base alloys
Inventor: EVANS EVAN WILLIAM
IPC: C22C14/00
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: A titanium base alloy comprises:-<TABS:1073621/C6-C7/1> the balance, apart from impurities, being titanium in an amount of at least 51%. Up to 5% Sn may be included in the alloy replacing part of the Al in the proportion 3 parts of Sn per part of Al replaced.  The alloy may also contain:-  .Zr.up to 2% .Hf.up to 4% .Cu.up to 2% .Ni.up to 2% .Cr.up to 2% Si and Fe up to 0.5% in total when both are present and up to 2% each when there is only one 0 and N less than 0.15% in total .C.up to 1.25% .B.up to 0.2% .Th.up to 1%  The alloy may be heat-treated at 650 DEG  C
Patent GB-352473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrically illuminated advertising signs and the like
IPC: H01J61/42
Filed: 1930-04-01
Abstract: 352,473. Signs; changing signs. LANDAU, A. L., 24, Leigh Road, Highbury, London. April 1, 1930, Nos. 10310 and 37902. [Classes 3 (i) and 3 (ii).] An electrically illuminated device adapted for signs and decorative lighting effects is produced by the luminescence of a solid substance by electric activation in a non-glowing ionized gas at a pressure of 1.0-0-001 millimetres of mercury. The luminescent substance may consist of villemite, or zinc sulphide mixed with a dilute solution of sodium silicate, and may be either painted or otherwise applied to the inner wall of a glass or like envelope, or applied to signs or devices mounted on supports within the envelope. In one form, as shown in the Figure, the luminescent characters b are applied to the inner wall of a tube a provided with internal electrodes c, which are preferably made of aluminium in the form of plane surfaces directed towards the characters b. The tubes may be of any shape and may have branch tubes with additional electrodes to ensure regular luminescence. Several tubes each containing a different letter or emblem may be mounted within a frame and illuminated successively either by a moving electrical contact or by moving the tubes relatively to a fixed contact; for example a series of tubes may be mounted horizontally upon the periphery of a vertical wheel and provided with end contacts which slide past a fixed contact as the wheel is revolved.
Patent GB-345824-A (GB)
Title: Lock washer
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 1930-04-01
Abstract: 345,824. Locking nuts. DEHN, F. B., 103, Kingsway, London. - (Clegg Lock Washer Corporation ; 4725, West Lake Street, Chicago, U.S.A.) April 1, 1930, No. 10375. [Class 89 (i).] A washer 18 having a flat on its inner periphery en. gaging a flat 16 on the bolt has a ring of ratchet teeth on its outer surface engaging similar teeth on a second washer 28 having lugs 26 bent out of its surface to contact with the sides of the nut. In a modification washer 18 is locked to the work by teeth on its inner surface. In a second modification the lugs 26 are replaced by teeth to engage the bearing face of the nut.
Patent GB-1108745-A (GB)
Title: Improved silver halide emulsions
Inventor: RIESTER OSKAR
IPC: G03C1/20
Filed: 1965-03-11
Abstract: 1,108,745. Photographic supersensitized silver halide emulsions. AGFA A. G. March 11, 1965 [March 11, 1964J, No. 10387/65. Heading G2C. Silver halide emulsion layers containing penta, hepta- and nona-methine cyanines dyes are supersensitized with a heterocyclic mercapto compound, the heterocyclic ring being an oxazine, oxazone, oxazole, thiazole, thiadiazole, imidazole and tetrazole ring substituted by at least one electro-negative substituent. Specified electro-negative substituents are CF 3  sulpho, sulphone, sulphonamide, halogen, carboxy, and phenyl. Specified dyes have the methine chain attached to thiazole, benzthiazole, naphthothiazole, oxazole, benzoxazole, naphthoxazole, naphthonazine, selenazole, benzselenazole, naphthoselenazole, imadazole, benzimidazole, indolene, pyrrolidine, tetrazole, thiodiazole and quinoline rings which may be substituted by alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl or the above heterocyclic groups. The emulsion may also comprise colour-couplers, sensitizers (noble metal, stannous and sulphur compounds, polyamines, polyethylene oxides) stabilizers (mercury compounds, triazoles and azaindenes) and hardening agents (formaldehyde mucobromic acid).
Patent GB-115960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artificial Limbs.
Inventor: GALE CHARLES EDDY
IPC: A61F2/50
Filed: 1917-07-21
Abstract: 115,960. Gale, C. E. July 21, 1917. Hinges.-Ankle-joints for artificial legs are constituted by a tubular sleeve or bearing-member 1, provided with external circular ridges 1<a> to which are permanently secured stems or bolts 3 to be passed up into the lower part of the leg in order to secure the sleeve thereto. The rotary spindle 2 is placed within the sleeve, which is furnished with a suitable slot 4 through which may be inserted, for screwing to the spindle, a stem or bolt 5 to be secured to the artificial foot. In the modification of Fig. 4, the spindle is hollowed for the reception of lubricant retained by a screw end cap 8, a wick conveying oil to the bearing surfaces through the holes indicated. Recesses 7 for bearing rollers 6 may be provided upon the exterior of the spindle. Specification 115,503 is referred to.
Patent GB-1182835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Visual Simulations.
Inventor: GEARY MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: G09B9/05
Filed: 1967-03-06
Abstract: 1,182,835. Training vehicle drivers. REDIFON AIR TRAINERS Ltd. 4 March, 1968 [6 March, 1967], No. 10490/67. Heading B7H. [Also in Division G2] In a shadowgraph visual simulation system, a picture of a visual model, e.g. a road scene, is projected on to one side of a viewing screen by a light source L which changes its position within the boundaries of the model to represent a changing " view-point " and the screen which is translucent is observed from the opposite side at P and is bent as at E, F, H, G to improve the perspective in the case when the " view-point " is too high above the model. The screen may be of plastics material.
Patent GB-194179-A (GB)
Title: An improved change speed gear
IPC: F16H29/02
Filed: 1922-04-12
Abstract: 194,179. Cosmo, J. de. April 12, 1922. Variable-speed gearing comprises a driving-shaft 6 with a set of cams 29, and a countershaft 15 driven therefrom through friction ratchet grips 19, and linkages having an adjustable amount of lost motion. Each cam 29 is shaped so that the shaft 15 will be driven with uniform speed. The shaft 15 drives a shaft 10, Fig. 1, forwardly through a train 44, 48, and reversely through a train 44, 49, 51, the gear 44 being movable. Each ratchet has an outer ring 21 having two arms 22, 23, Fig. 2, the arm 22 being actuated by the cam, and the arm controlled by a spring plunger 42. The cam 29 of each set acts through a roller 27 upon a spring-actuated link 42 pivoted upon each arm 22. The lost motion occurs between the link 24 and an abutment ment on the arm 22. When a bar 41 is lowered so as to depress the stop arms 23 fully, the links 24 oscillate idly, without actuating the arms 22. As the bar 41 is raised, the arms 22 are struck and actuated to an increasing extent by the links, so that the speed of the shafts 15, 10 gradually increases. The bar 41 is operated through linkwork 35, 33 from a controlling crank shaft 30. In the application to a vehicle, a detent 57, Fig. 1, is used to prevent the vehicle running backwards downhill.
Patent GB-757310-A (GB)
Title: Rubber latex compositions
Inventor: LOWE ARNOLD JOHN
IPC: C08J5/02
Filed: 1952-04-25
Abstract: Butadiene-styrene copolymer latex mixed with natural rubber latex is rendered heat-sensitive by adding a polyoxyalkylene compound selected from polyoxypropylene diols, polyoxyethylene-oxypropylene diols, and monoethers of these diols which contain at least 4 oxypropylene units in the molecule, have an average molecular weight of from 350 to 5000 and are soluble to the extent of at least 5 per cent by weight in water at 20 DEG  C. The polyoxyalkylene compound preferably has the general formula: R(OCH2CH2)x(OC2H3(CH3))y where R is H or an alkyl, alkenyl or acyl radical containing not more than 4 carbon atoms and Y is not less than 4 and X is an integer or zero.  These compounds may be made according to the methods of Specifications 736,991 and 757,309 and United States Specifications 2,425,755 and 2,425,845. Specified compounds are polyoxyethylene-oxypropylene diols, mono-methyl ethers of polyoxyethylene oxypropylene diols, and polyoxypropylene diols. The heat-sensitive latices may be used for the production of dipped goods and sponge rubber.ALSO:Rubber latex is rendered heat sensitive by adding a polyoxyalkylene compound selected from polyoxypropylene diols, polyoxyethylene-oxypropylene diols, and mono-ethers of these diols which contain at least 4 oxypropylene units in the molecule, have an average molecular weight of from 350 to 5000 and are soluble to the extent of at least 5 per cent by weight in water at 20 DEG C.  The polyoxyalkylene compound preferably has the general formula: R(OCH2CH2)x (OC2H3(CH3))y where R is H or an alkyl, or alkenyl radical containing not more than 4 carbon atoms, and y is not less than 4, and x is an integer or zero.  These compounds may be made according to the methods of Specifications 736,991 and 757,309 [both Group IV(a)] and U.S.A. Specifications 2,425,755 and 2,425,845.  Specified compounds are polyoxyethylene-oxypropylene diols, mono - methyl ethers of polyoxyethylene oxypropylene diols, and polyoxypropylene diols, the characteristic properties of which are given.  In examples, a mix is made of natural rubber latex, sulphur, zinc oxide, zinc diethyl dithiocarbamate with the optional addition of ammonium ricinoleate, cetyl alcohol condensed with ethylene oxide, a mono alkarylether of a polyethylene glycol and hydrochloric acid, and various polyoxyalkylene compounds according to the invention added to produce heat-sensitive latex for the production of dipped goods and sponge rubber.  A smaller amount of a synthetic rubber latex, such as GR-S latex may be added to the natural rubber latex.