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Patent GB-2463067-A (GB)
Title: Instrument channel washing adaptor for an endoscope
Inventor: BENNISON MARTIN
IPC: A61B1/012
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: An adaptor for connection to an instrument channel of an endoscope is described. The adaptor (10) comprises a hollow body (12) with first and second inlets (14, 18). The first inlet (14) receives an instrument for insertion through the endoscope instrument channel. The second inlet (18) receives fluid to be passed through the endoscope instrument channel for washing the area being observed. The body (12) also includes an outlet (16) for connection to the endoscope. The adaptor ( 10) includes annular seal means (22) located within the first inlet to sealingly receive an instrument inserted there through and also comprises slit valve means (24) located within the first inlet (14) to prevent egress of the fluid out of the body (12) where an instrument is not inserted through the first Inlet (14). The annular seal means (22) and the slit valve means (24) are retained in the first inlet (14) by a retaininq member (26).
Patent GB-2463703-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the direction in which a camera is pointing as a photograph is taken
Inventor: MARSHALL CHRIS
IPC: G01S19/53
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for estimating the azimuthal orientation of a camera 100, the camera comprising: an antenna 210 having a predetermined directional radiation pattern 450 which is anisotropic in the azimuthal plane when the camera is held in a normal orientation for photography; a receiver receiving signals from each of a plurality of transmitters; and a processor measuring the strength of signals received at the antenna from each of the plurality of transmitters, obtaining the position of each of a plurality of transmitters, obtaining the position of the camera, predicting the expected strength of each of the received signals, and estimating the azimuthal orientation of the camera based on the obtained positions of the camera and the plurality of transmitters, the measured signal strengths, the antenna radiation pattern, and the predicted signal strengths. The transmitters may be satellites 401,402. The signals for estimating the position of the camera may be received at a further antenna having a radiation pattern which is isotropic in the azimuthal plane when the camera is held in a normal orientation for photography.
Patent GB-2449609-A (GB)
Title: Circuit arrangement comprising a non-volatile memory cell, and method
Inventor: BOESMUELLER PETER
IPC: G11C17/14
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit arrangement comprising a symmetrically designed comparator (3), a non-volatile memory cell (10) and a reference element (20). The comparator (3) features a modal function and is connected to a differential current circuit which connects a supply voltage terminal (9) to a reference potential terminal (8). The non-volatile memory cell (10) is connected to a first branch (35) of the differential current circuit while the reference element (20) is connected to a second branch (55) of the differential current circuit.
Patent GB-2464259-A (GB)
Title: Method of setting a transmit power level
Inventor: LIU YAJIAN
IPC: H04W52/24
Filed: 2008-09-30
Abstract: An access point for supporting communication in a femtocell of a cellular communication network comprises transceiver circuitry for enabling communication with at least one cell subscribed wireless communication unit located within the femtocell. The transmit power level of a common pilot channel CPICH is set based on information pertaining to the wireless communication unit, such as the presence of the unit and the quality of the CPICH received at the unit.
Patent GB-2450289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to planer cutting tools
Inventor: NICHOLSON MARCUS
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: The invention of this application relates to a hand or power tool (10) which can be used as a planer such that movement of the tool along a workpiece causes a portion of the material of the workpiece to be removed by at least one cutter blade provided on the tool at a baseplate of the tool which contacts with the workpiece. The tool is provided with at least one movable portion (32, 48, 68) which can be moved with respect to the baseplate and hence the tool. The said portion can be angularly movable (32) to allow a chamfer cut to be accurately achieved and/or can be slidably movable (48) with respect to the baseplate so as to protrude from an edge thereof to allow greater cutting accuracy to be achieved. In a further embodiment the movable portion (68) can be provided so as to be moved to allow user access to at least one debris conduit.
Patent GB-2467781-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular support platform adapted to fit between a pair of railway track rails and associated access ramp(s)
Inventor: BAKER RUSSELL STUART
IPC: B61K5/04
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: The platform (1) has adjustable feet (9) permitting the platform to be selectively supported on the railway track ballast or railway sleepers so that it, with the access ramp(s) (4), does not contact the rail; thus, in use, a vehicle may be driven up the ramp and onto the platform substantially without disturbing the rails. The feet (9) are on support beams (10) adjustable along the track. The/each ramp (4) is hinged to one platform side; alternatively, the/each ramp is slotted onto the platform (1). The/each ramp (4) has a further ramp (11) extending alongside a rail for accepting road wheels of a road-rail vehicle.
Patent GB-2473276-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible carton
Inventor: COLLINGWOOD MAXIMILIAN JAMES
IPC: B65D5/355
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A carton 1 comprises a top section 21, a bottom section 22 and a mid section. The mid section comprises one or more compressible units 24, 25, 26, wherein the compressible units, 24, 25 and 26, have a number of pre-formed fold lines, such that when the units are folded along these fold lines, the volume of the carton 1 is reduced. The ability to reduce the volume of the carton 1 allows; a) the volume of the carton 1 to be reduced to a volume equal to that of its contents so that it can be kept in the absence of air, b) the contents of the carton 1 to be actively squeezed out, and c) the empty carton 1 to be compressed to minimise the volume of the waste. Preferably each compressible unit 24, 25, 26 has a four sides, wherein two of the opposing sides have an arrangement of fold lines in a cross pattern 14, and the other two opposite sides have an arrangement of fold lines in a line pattern 15. Various patterns of fold lines are illustrated across three embodiments best shown in figures 2,4, and 6. Preferably the carton 1 is formed from a packaging laminate which is water tight.
Patent GB-2467998-A (GB)
Title: Brake measurement system having a displacement sensor and a visual indicator
Inventor: CAHILL ERIC DANIEL
IPC: F16D66/02
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A brake measurement system 10 comprising a measurement mechanism 20 for treasuring brake wear operatively coupled to a moveable member 18 of a brake assembly. The system further includes a displacement sensor 24 and a visual indicator 46. The displacement sensor 24 is operatively coupled to the measurement mechanism 20, wherein movement of the moveable member is converted by the measurement mechanism into a displacement sensed by the displacement sensor 24. The visual indicator 46 is operatively connected to the measurement mechanism 20, wherein the visual indicator 46 displays the movement of the moveable member and consequently the wear of the brake stack at a point on the exterior of an aircraft brake housing for inspection. The measuring mechanism may be a twisted spline geometry 22, a drill bit (30, fig 3), a rack and pinion assembly (32, fig4), a cable and pulley assembly (36, fig 5), a hinge (fig 6), a spring (fig 7), a spring loaded cable and threaded bolt (fig 8), a cam and lever assembly (fig 9), a spring loaded lever (fig 10), a pneumatic cylinder (fig 11) or a bent wear pin (fig 12).
Patent GB-2476259-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable mattress
Inventor: OUTRAM FRANCIS WILLIAM
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: An inflatable mattress 2 comprises an inflatable mattress portion 4 upon which a person lies during use and at least one tube 6 which is positioned along a longitudinal edge 8 of the mattress portion 4 such as to extend beyond a face 10 of the mattress portion 4 in the inflated condition. The at least one inflatable tube 6 may or may not be integral with the mattress portion 4. The mattress portion may be inflated using a valve 12, while the tube is inflated using valve 14. The mattress may be provided with a container (18, fig. 2) into which it is packed when deflated. More than one mattress may be joined together using releasable connectors (34, figure 5). The inflatable tube may serve to enable a mattress to be kept level on uneven or sloping ground, or may serve as a barrier to prevent the user from rolling off the mattress.
Patent GB-771368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a method and apparatus for forming collars on the ends of thermoplastic tubes
Inventor: ATHERTON REDVERS HENRY
IPC: B29C57/00
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: 771,368. Forming collars on the ends off hermoplastic tubes. BRITISH INSULATED CALLENDER'S CABLES, Ltd. April 6, 1955 [April 6, 1954], No. 10087/54. Class 87(2). To form a collar on a thermoplastic tube 7 it is placed within a tubular guide 3 and pushed out of the guide until it engages a pivotally mounted plate 12. The tube is held against longitudinal movement by a plate 6 which may be in the form of a knife to cut a tube from a length of tube 13. The end of the tube is heated by an electric heater 5. A shaping head comprising a pin 25, a plunger 27, and a collar 26 is then moved to the left, and as it is moved a plate 20 having a cam track 21, 22 causes the plate 12 to be turned through 90 degrees (see Fig. 2 (not shown)) to allow the pin 25 to enter the tube 7, the collar 27 to engage over an extension 10 on the guide 3 to form a mould space in which the tube end is compressed by the spring (32)-urged plunger 27 to form a collar. The heater is cut off before the shaping operation, and the shaped head 2 is retained in its operative position for a short time to allow cooling jackets 4 and 33 to set the material. As the shaping head is retracted, a pin 34 engages a pin 35 to eject the shaped tube. The operations of the machine may take place automatically by a switch operated by an extension of the cutter 6.
Patent GB-383168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in trunks and suit and other cases
IPC: A45C5/02
Filed: 1932-04-08
Abstract: 383,168. Trunks &c. HOLZSCHEITER, E., Meilen, Z³rich, Switzerland. April 8, 1932, No. 10099. Convention date, Sept. 4, 1931. [Class 18.] A trunk or suit or other case is made from three blanks, one forming the bottom 3, back 2, and lid top 1, one forming the front 9 and ends 4 of the body and the other forming the rim 8 of the lid, the blanks forming the front and ends of the body and the rim of the lid being provided with foldable flanges 5, 6 respectively which overlap the parts 1, 2, 3 and are secured thereto. The trunk &c. has rounded corners and the flanges 5, 6 are cut or indented around the corners and, if desired, along the straight portions of the flanges. The hinge crease 7 of the lid may, as shown, be arranged below the plane of the top 1 thereof in which case the ends of the rim 8 are secured to the rear wall.
Patent GB-441807-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing d-trans-ªð-oxocamphor from iso-ketopinic acid
IPC: C07C45/41
Filed: 1935-04-01
Abstract: d-trans-p -Oxocamphor is prepared by converting d - isoketopinic acid (d - trans - p  - apocamphor-7-carboxylic acid) into its chloride by heating with thionyl chloride and reducing it by treatment in solution with hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst.  The product, which may be purified with bisulphite, possesses therapeutic properties.  An example is given.
Patent GB-159773-A (GB)
Title: Supports for window blind rollers, curtains, valances and the like
IPC: A47H19/00
Filed: 1920-04-12
Abstract: 159,773. Umphrey, H. April 12, 1920. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-In a support for window blind rollers, curtains, valances. &c., a rectangular bar 10 is supported in front of a window frame A by the engagement with orifices 17 therein of projections 15, Fig. 4, or by hooks 16 engaging a projection portion of the window frame A, both on arms integral with clips 11 adjustably mounted on the bar 10. Adjustably mounted on the bar 10 are brackets C, Fig. 5, provided with an aperture 19 for the bar and having upwardly-extending arms 21 with a straight inner edge 22 provided with a projection 24 and a curved outer edge 23. Projecting arms 25 support the blind roller 26. To constitute a support for one or more curtain-rods, brackets D. Fig. 6, are provided, each bracket having a rectangular end 31 and an offset member 32 which passes over and engages the edge 22 of the bracket C, being held in alignment by the projection 24. Rings 33 receive the ends of the curtain-rods, and the brackets are held in position by the engagement with the shoulder 18 of the bracket of a cover-plate 35 integral with a projection 34. When a second curtain-rod is used, a projection 37 engages a hooked portion 44 of a bracket E, Fig. 7, in a recess 45, in which fits a projection 39 the bracket D. To hold the bracket E in alignment, a projection 38 on the bracket D engages the back of the bracket E and a projection 46 on the latter engages the front of the bracket D. The end of the curtain-rod is received in the recess 43 and a hook 47 supports another curtain rod if desired. If curtain rods such as 48 are provided, the brackets D, E are replaced by a bracket F similar to the bracket D and provided with a hook 52 for the extensible curtain rod, the bracket being kept in alignment by the engagement of a projection 51 with one of the lateral walls of the bracket c.
Patent GB-1243426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to movable support assemblies for mineral mines
IPC: E21D23/08
Filed: 1969-02-26
Abstract: 1,243,426. Advancing mine roof supports. GEWERKSCHAFT EISENHUTTE WESTFALIA. 26 Feb., 1969 [9 March, 1968; 16 May, 1968], No. 10258/69. Heading E1P. In an advancing mine roof support assembly comprising two frames 42, 44 and 33, 34, 35, 36 adapted to be advanced alternately by rams 48, 49, the units 33, 34 and 35, 36 are interconnected by resilient bridging means 37 having guide means 39 slotted at 40 to receive resilient bars 41, 46 arranged as shown to maintain relative, vertical alignment between the frames during advance. In a modification, see Figs. 1 and 2, (not shown) the central frame is replaced by a single prop connected to the outer frame units by a resilient bar slidably received in a guiding device carried by a resilient bridging element which also carries the cylinder of the advancing ram.
Patent GB-1278222-A (GB)
Title: Brake release valve assembly for anti-lock braking system
Inventor: HILL ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: B60T8/42
Filed: 1971-04-21
Abstract: 1278222 Release valves in anti-lock braking systems FORD MOTOR CO Ltd 21 April 1971 10368/71 Heading F2F  A full pressure hydraulic anti-lock braking system incorporates a brake release valve assembly 10 which is actuable by a solenoid 34 responsive to a skid signal from a sensor to relieve the pressure at one or more slave cylinders. The valve assembly 10 comprises an inlet chamber 12 divided by a diaphragm 14 into a brake side 15 and a control side 16, and a release chamber 13 divided by a diaphragm 17 into a brake side 18 and a control side 19; the brake side 15 has an inlet port 20 connected to a master cylinder or foot valve of the system and the brake side 18 has an outlet 25 connected to the slave cylinder(s) and the two sides 15, 18 are interconnected by a passage 26. The port 20 has a valve seat 21 with which the diaphragm 14 can co-operate to shut off communication between the master cylinder or brake valve and the slave cylinder(s); the cliaphragm 14 is sand wiched at its edges between a main perforated brace 22 and an annular perforated brace 23 which supports the diaphragm 14 when it is in engagement with the seat 21, and a perforated brace 24 is situated on the brake side 18 of the release chamber 13. The solenoid 34 controls a spool 33 which is biased by a spring 35 and which in its normal position as in Fig. 1 has the control side 16 connected to exhaust or sump of the hydraulic system by a port 31 and the control side 19 connected to a high-pressure supply or accumulator by a port 30. When the solenoid 34 is energized the spool 33 is urged to the left to connect the side 16 to high-pressure by port 30 and the side 19 to sump by port 32. This causes diaphragm 14 to engage seat 21 and diaphragm 17 to be displaced to thereby release the brakes. A passage 36 connects the inlet port 20 to the brake side 15 of the inlet chamber 12 so that if the brakes are released when the valve 14, 21 is closed there is no delay in complete release of the brakes.
Patent GB-628886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to decoration of chocolate articles
IPC: A23G3/28
Filed: 1947-04-19
Abstract: The flat or cylindrical surface of chocolate articles is decorated with a high relief design which is then passed in contact with a roller carrying a thin layer of coating material to coat the top of the relief design with a different colour or material. Alternatively, the coating roller may be rolled over the stationary design.  If a thicker coating is used, the relief design may penetrate it and so become coated to its full depth.
Patent GB-542645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to plasticising compositions of or containing rubber
IPC: C08K5/37
Filed: 1940-06-19
Abstract: 542,645. Rubber compositions. DUNLOP RUBBER CO., Ltd., TWISS, D. F., JONES, F. A., and AMPHLETT, P. H. June 19, 1940, No. 10572. [Class 70] Organic compounds containing a C:O group and a sulphur atom attached to a carbon atom other than that of the C:O to form a thioalcohol group or the corresponding disulphides derivable therefrom by oxidation are used as plasticizers for natural or synthetic rubber or latex. Compounds include thioglycollic acid, thiolbutyric acid, thiosalicylic acid or the corresponding esters, aldehydes or amides, ketones or disulphides. Acidic substances, such as benzoic, or stearic acid may also be added.
Patent GB-816919-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of clad fuel element
IPC: G21C3/10
Filed: 1957-04-01
Abstract: 816,919. Making nuclear fuel elements; welding by pressure. ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA Ltd. April 1, 1957 [May 18, 1956], No. 10573/57. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). [Also in Group XL (a)] In making a nuclear fuel element a bar 1 of fissile fuel, e.g. uranium, enriched uranium, &c., is assembled in an aluminium sheath 2 closed at an end by an aluminium plug 3, the assembly is mounted in die means 6 supporting the sheath, and the plug and the sheath in the vicinity of the plug are heated to a temperature below the melting point of aluminium and a high pressure is exerted at least on the outer end of the plug to effect bonding of the plug and sheath. The rectangular section bar 1 and plug 3 at each end thereof are assembled with dovetail connections 4 in the sheath which has reactor mounting projections 5 and the sheath may be pressed on to the bar. The assembly is placed between die blocks 6 with the surfaces of the blocks, plug and sheath coplanar and the blocks are heated to heat the joint to approx. 500‹ F., 800-900‹ F. or approx. 1200‹ F. A ram 7 exerts a pressure of 15,000-20,000 pounds per square inch or approx. 31,000-32,000 pounds per square inch for about 15 seconds to effect bonding. It is stated to be known to employ a helium shielded arc welding electrode and aluminium filler rod to weld aluminium plugs to the ends of aluminium sheathed fuel rods.
Patent GB-542014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to centrifugal separating apparatus
IPC: B04B9/06
Filed: 1940-06-19
Abstract: 542,014. Centrifugal separators. HARWOOD, F. (Watson, C. F. K.). June 19, 1940, No. 10592. [Class 23] A centrifugal machine for separating sludge from liquid, especially for use in the treatment of sewage, has a rotor B mounted within a casing A, and a turbine attachment to the rotor so that some of the rotational energy of the clarified liquid is regained and imparted to the rotor. The rotor is driven by the motor E and has radial blades C which just clear the inner surface of the casing wall. The separator has three effective zones ; the lowest or inlet zone A<SP>1</SP> where the blades C have a curved part H with a sharp edge to effect pumping and disintegration, the intermediate zone where the blades are straight and separation is effected while matter is crushed between the blades and the casing wall, and a third zone at the top where the blades C have curved parts L which act as turbine blades. These curved parts L may be shrouded and additional turbine blades M may be added. The sludge is discharged at the top of the intermediate zone through a circumferential slit B<SP>1</SP> and a volute J; the slit is kept clear by a radial knife attached to the rotor. The clean liquid is discharged through the volute K.
Patent GB-1074074-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting torso
Inventor: CHARTRES JOHN CRISPIN
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 1965-03-12
Abstract: 1,074,074. Restraining movements of patients. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. March 7, 1966 [March 12, 1965], No. 10630/65. Heading A5R. [Also in Division H5] Apparatus for immobilising the torso of a patient comprises a first member which includes a sheet of rigid material having a flat surface against which one side of the patient's torso is to be pressed, a second member shaped for cooperation with the other side of the torso, means for urging the first and second members towards each other, and a seat member for supporting at least some of the weight of the patient. The seat member is attached to either the first or the second member so as to be movable toward or away from the position occupied during use by the patient's head whereby patients of various sizes may be accommodated in, and immobilised by, the apparatus. The apparatus may be used in diagnostic radiology to immobilise the torso of a human, for example an infant, or an animal. As illustrated in Figure 1, apparatus 10 includes a first member, for example of plywood, having side portions 11 and 13 on each side of a back portion 12 which has a flat surface to contact the patient's back. A second member 14, which may be formed at least partly from a soft resilient material, for example foam rubber or plastics material, and which preferably is transparent to X-radiation, is adapted for cooperation with the chest and includes a wedge-shaped portion 38 adapted to cooperate with the underside of the chin to prevent the head from falling. If desired, a filler block of material similar to that of the second member may be disposed between the latter and the patient's chest. The first and second members are urged towards each other by pairs of cords 15, each pair comprising upper lanyard 15a and lower lanyard 15b secured to the first member at point 16 and at a point (not visible) therebelow, respectively; the free ends of the lanyards may be secured to each other by toggle 17 and eye splice 18 or by means of a touch-and-close fastener. The seat member, which is in the form of a wooden saddle 19 to be received between the patient's legs, is attached to the first member by support member 20, which is flanged to engage in a vertical slot (not visible) in the first member, and cooperating wing nut 22. Straps 23, which may be of a flexible material, for example rubber, are associated with the seat member for surrounding the patient's hip region to prevent movement thereof laterally of the first and second members. On the outward facing surfaces of the first member are attached means, generally denoted by numerals 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 40. whereby the apparatus may be mounted upon, and maintained vertically on, a support stand, for example of a radiological casette. The first member may have padded top edges and may be coated with a polyurethane varnish; the front of the second member may be covered with thin rubber sheeting to prevent damage from the cords.