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Patent GB-2432284-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of scanning a TDMA channel
Inventor: WIATROWSKI DAVID G
IPC: H04J3/14
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A method and system for scanning a TDMA channel by a subscriber unit in a wireless communications landscape 100 is disclosed. The subscriber unit locks onto a channel that is preprogrammed in the subscriber unit. A base radio transmits a control message to the subscriber unit. The control message informs the subscriber unit of activity present on the channel. The subscriber unit receives and decodes the control message to determine whether there is activity on the channel. If there is, the subscriber unit determines whether the activity is of interest. If it is, then the subscriber unit remains on the channel to receive the activity present on the channel.
Patent GB-2442975-A (GB)
Title: Explosive system for seismic charges
Inventor: KNEISL PHILIP
IPC: F42B3/18
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: An explosive package 101(2) is provided for use in seismic exploration which comprises a seismic charge 204 and an addressable switch 201 for selecting that seismic charge for detonation. A fireset 202 is operatively coupled to the addressable switch for receiving a firing voltage via the addressable switch 201 and for producing an actuation voltage. The actuation voltage may, for example, be produced by increasing the magnitude of the firing voltage. The actuation voltage Is provided to a detonating device 203, which is a device that contains secondary explosives. Examples of a detonating device include an exploding bridge wire detonator EWB, an exploding foil Initiator detonator EFI and a semiconductor bridge slapper device SCB. Such explosive packages may be arranged in a system for use in seismic exploration which comprises a base unit (102, Fig1) for providing selection, firing and trigger signals and a plurality of explosive packages (101(1)-101(n), Fig1) that are located at spaced intervals along the earth's surface. The explosive package 101(2) may be assembled In the factory as opposed to being assembled in the field and may be safely transported and stored while assembled with its own circuitry for initiation.
Patent GB-2447620-A (GB)
Title: Alloys of gold which contain tin
Inventor: CORBRIDGE SARAH J
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A first alloy comprises (by weight): up to 55 % gold and up to 5 % tin, and a second alloy comprises tin and has a gold purity of up to 12 carat. These alloys may be yellow, white or red in colour. A third alloy of gold comprises tin and has a yellow colour. Copper, nickel, zinc or palladium may be present in the alloys, for example (by weight): 0-45 % copper, 0-35 % silver, 0-20 % nickel and zinc, 0-20 % palladium. The alloys may also comprise minor quantities of other metals, such as chromium, cobalt and iridium. Alloys having purities of 9, 14, 18 and 22 carat are disclosed. A specific alloy composition consists of 9 carat gold and copper, silver, zinc and tin, in particular 1 % tin. The alloys are of particular use in preparing items of jewellery, especially rings.
Patent GB-2440245-A (GB)
Title: Window frame having internal connection means
Inventor: NELSON STUART
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A system and method for mounting a first article 8 within an aperture provided in a second article comprises first and second opposing frame members 10 which clamp between them edge regions of the first article 8 and the edge region of the second article which defines the aperture and connector means for interlocking the frame members to each other, the connector means being located entirely within the gap between the two frames. The first article may be a double glazing unit and the second article may be a door. The connector means 22 may comprise a snap-fit connector arranged to interlock with tubular portions of the frame members.
Patent GB-2453381-A (GB)
Title: Seat movement device for removable vehicle seats
Inventor: KIMBERLEY JASON
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A seat movement device 30 is releasably securable to a removable vehicle seat, having a wheel 36 which when the device is secured to a seat and the seat is released from an anchorage system in the vehicle, engages the ground so the seat can be wheeled around and removed from a vehicle. An elongate member 32 may be inserted into socket 20, attached to the seat by clamp 50, and secured by latch lever 42. The device 30 may be telescopically adjustable using holes 40. A method of removing or installing a vehicle seat is also disclosed, the methods including securing a device to the seat, tipping the seat such that it is supported on the wheel, wheeling the seat into or from the vehicle, and removing the seat movement device from the seat.
Patent GB-2444825-A (GB)
Title: A lubricating fluid feed in a transmission
Inventor: GOODEN JIM THOMAS
IPC: F16D41/12
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A component, e.g. a clutch ring or hub 70 in a one-way clutch, surrounding an axis 23 is arranged to direct fluid along a flow path in a transmission for a motor vehicle. The clutch ring 70 includes a first wall 74 having an inner surface 76 facing the axis 23, a number of holes 80 spaced about the axis 23 each of which extends through the first wall 74 and a channel 82 formed in the first wall 74 each communicating with one of the holes 80. Channels 82 have a base 84 with a length that extends angularly about the axis 23 and a depth that decreases along the length as the distance from the hole 80 increases. The channels 82 are open to permit lubricating fluid flow into the channel 82 and channels 82 have a maximum depth at the holes 80.
Patent GB-2445471-A (GB)
Title: Cushioned baby support to encourage sit-up position
Inventor: ILIC EMMI
IPC: A47C3/16
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: A cushioned device 1 to support the back and stomach of a baby whilst encouraging a sit-up position is disclosed. The device may comprise buckles 5 to allow adjustment to accommodate growth of the baby. The device may comprise a backrest 6 and a padded seat bottom 7. The device may be made of textured fabric and may include attached objects 2, 3, 4 to amuse the baby and encourage development.
Patent GB-2458351-A (GB)
Title: Cooling an electrical transmission cable using ground loop fluid
Inventor: GREENING SCOTT J
IPC: F24D3/18
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: An electrical transmission cable is cooled by bringing it into a good heat exchange relationship with a ground loop of a heat pump. The heat pump circulates a cooling flow from a refrigeration system whereby the ground loop cooling flow receives heat from the transmission cable prior to being returned to the heat pump. Soil may be used to provide a good thermal contact.
Patent GB-2462854-A (GB)
Title: Box structure, especially a compost box or planter
Inventor: WILSON BARRY
IPC: B65D6/24
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A panel 2 for forming a side wall of a box structure, such as a compost bin or planter, the panel comprising a main body portion 3 having two opposite end portions each having formed therein a transverse anchoring slot or notch 8 extending from a lateral edge thereof, at least approximately half the width of the panel 2. The panel 2 is anchorable to a second like panel 2 by mutual interlocking of one said anchoring slot 8 in one end portion 6 of the panel with a corresponding anchoring slot 8 in a corresponding respective end portion 6 of the second like panel when in an inverted orientation with respect to the first said panel 2. Once engaged, two pairs of opposing panels form a horizontal frame section. In order to interlock together the different levels of horizontal frame sections the panels further comprise one or more engagement formations, such as tongue and groove formations 10, 12, for assisting seating and anchoring of the panel 2 to another like panel 2 above or below it when in place in the side wall of the box structure. The tongue in the tongue and groove arrangement can be an integral tongue or a separate one engaging with grooves on both the upper and lower panels. The design of the panel 2 enables just a single panel template to be used for all the panels for assembling the complete box structure.
Patent GB-2448850-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection to impressed current anode in concrete construction
Inventor: GLASS GARETH KEVIN
IPC: C23F13/20
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: The connections to anodes used in impressed current electrochemical treatments of steel in concrete construction are at risk from rapid corrosion arising from induced anodic dissolution when these connections are embedded in reinforced concrete. A corrosion resistant connection that does not require any further protective insulation can be formed using titanium conductors [2,6] and connecting the conductors together at a conductor-conductor connection [5] using a clamping device comprising a non-metallic material wherein the clamping device only brings corrosion resistant material into contact with the conductors.
Patent GB-2464504-A (GB)
Title: Measuring tape having a writeable surface
Inventor: CLARKE ROBERT WESLEY
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A measuring-tape D is provided with a blank surface that can measure the distance between two or more points by receiving a pencil or other mark. Written information A,B,C can be added to the blank surface. The surface of the measuring-tape can be wiped clean by an eraser. The measuring-tape can store information when closed.
Patent GB-2465617-A (GB)
Title: Retractable van rack
Inventor: RAMSBOTHAM MARK
IPC: A47B43/00
Filed: 2008-11-26
Abstract: The invention provides a storage rack system for location within a load space of a van, where said racks may be moved between withdrawn and in-use positions. The racks comprise canvas trays, suitable for supporting tools, which are carried upon a plurality of support cables. The cables extend horizontally along the roof of the van (figure 4), passing through retaining eyes before then extending vertically to the floor where they may be hooked in place (figure 3). The canvas trays are carried by the support cables, and when the latter are unhooked from the floor of the van, the cables may be pulled upwards by means of a common pulley wheel and pull cord so that the trays are drawn towards the roof of the van (figure 5). The invention provides an alternative to permanently racking out the load space of a commercial van.
Patent GB-2454386-A (GB)
Title: Method for stem cell culture and cells derived therefrom
Inventor: CROOK JEREMY MICAH
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: There is described a method of promoting the attachment, survival and/or proliferation of a stem cell in culture, the method comprising culturing a stem cell on a positively-charged support surface. There are also provided a cell composition prepared according to the method of the invention.
Patent GB-2468121-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel alignment system
Inventor: MARTINEZ INIGO
IPC: G01B5/255
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: The alignment system comprises at least three distance measuring means 1, attachment means 2 for attaching the distance measuring means to the vehicle, a dummy wheel 3 with one or more flat surfaces 6 on which the distance measurements are taken and which replaces the wheel at the time of measuring. Also provided is a processor with data input and output means, which is able to calculate any given angle of the wheel plane with respect to the vehicle axis system.
Patent GB-2469881-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for varying the phase angle between an input shaft and an output shaft, eg in i.c. engine valve gear
Inventor: CHATTEN PAUL BRIAN
IPC: F01L1/352
Filed: 2009-05-02
Abstract: Idler gear wheels d, e, which are directly connected by a planetary lay shaft g, are in constant mesh with the driving gear c and driven gear f, respectively. The idler gear planetary lay shaft is attached and located by means of a movable pivot h pivoting on the axis of the input and output shafts and rotated by electrical, mechanical or hydraulic means to provide a linear variation in phase angle of a driven shaft in relation to that of the driving shaft relative to the rotational position of the planetary lay shaft pivot. A further lay shaft (i, fig.2) with idler wheels (j, k) may be provided. Other modifications are disclosed. Embodiments provide the ability to vary valve timing, valve dwell and to vary the inlet valve and exhaust valve overlap when applied to a four cycle internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2474502-A (GB)
Title: Steel cable trunking element
Inventor: O'REILLY KEVIN
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A steel trunking accessory kit 1 has inlets (2, 3 Fig.2) to which cable trunking is attached. The kit comprises a bottom panel 5, a top panel 6 and side panels 7, 8. To assemble the trunking accessory a side panel tab 33 may be engaged in a base panel slot 20 at an upstand 14 and a side panel tab 28 may be engaged in a base panel slot 20 at the upstand 11. Fixing screws 50 may be used to secure the side panels 7, 8 to the base panel 5. The screws 50 may engage in the pre-drilled holes 13, 14 in the base panel up stands 11, 12 and in pre-drilled holes 51 in the side panels 7, 8. The top panel 6 may also have pre-dulled holes 55 which may align on assembly with pre-drilled holes 56 in the upper side panel flanges 29, 35.
Patent GB-2475067-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system
Inventor: WILLIAMSON MARTIN PAUL
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: A lighting system is made up of a number of identical lighting units 20, each having connectors (31,32, fig 2), so that they may be connected together. Each lighting unit has a number of magnets (50, fig 2) to allow the units to be mounted to a magnetic surface, for example, a scaffold pole. An attachment plate (90, figs 10-12) may be provided to allow the light to be mounted to a non magnetic surface.
Patent GB-292299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to wearing apparel
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 292,299. Le Brocq, L. F. April 12, 1927. Fire-resisting wearing-apparel.-A fire-resisting suit, particularly for airmen, comprises an outer layer of fire-resisting material, such as asbestos, and an inner layer of material impervious to gases, such as rubbered fabric or oiled silk. In some cases, a lining of heating-insulating material may be added, or a separate garment of wool or the like may be worn. In a modification, the outer fire-resisting layer comprises an outer ply of asbestos and an inner, heat-insulating ply of wool felt.
Patent GB-117298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Control of Electrically Operated Switches.
IPC: H01H75/06
Filed: 1917-07-11
Abstract: 117,298. West & Co., A., and Wise, W. L. July 11, 1917. Master control systems.- Relates to notching relays for controlling the successive operation of contactors in motor-control systems and consists in a construction of relay whereby the initial rush of current passing through a setting- magnet attracts an armature 6 and separates the contacts 10, 10<a> of the relay which are then maintained separated by a second magnet 8 until normal conditions are established in the main current circuit. The contacts of the relay are normally held closed by the spring 11 and in the construction shown, the initially attracted armature 6 acts mechanically on a second armature 7 which carries the contacts 10. The coil 3 of the magnet 1 is a shunt circuit containing also the operating-coil 4 of the contactor 5 and the main control switch 14. When the switch 14 is closed the relay is set in the open position by the attraction of the armature 6 and maintained there by the main current in the coil 9. Subsequently the contactor 5 bridges the contacts 5<b> thereby preparing the circuit of the operating-coil 12 of the contactor 13 which is completed when, by the falling-off in the currents in the coils 3 and 9, the spring 11 brings the relay to the closed position. The closure of the contactor 13 cuts out the first section of resistance and connects a second relay in circuit, this relay being set in the open position, as before, and subsequently closed (when the current has fallen) so as to complete the circuit of the second contactor cutting out the second section of resistance. The complete connexions for a three-phase motor are described in which six sections of resistance are cut out of the rotor circuit in succession bv six contactor switches in connexion with six notching- relays, two additional contactors being employed to provide for forward and reverse running. In a modified construction of relay a single pivoted armature is used carrying the contacts at one end and at the other acted on by the shunt setting magnet and the main current magnet against the action of a spring.
Patent GB-100957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spark Gaps for use in Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: GIRARDEAU EMILE
IPC: H01T9/00
Filed: 1916-07-18
Abstract: 100,957. Girardeau, E., and Bethenod, J. July 21, 1915, [Convention date]. Spark-gap apparatus.-A multiple spark-gap for wireless telegraphy comprises a number of disks mounted on insulating-sleeves on a cylinder, and separated by mica plates which determine the length of each gap. The edges of the disks are channelled, and their webs provided with holes for cooling purposes. In a modification, the multiple gap comprises a number of fixed electrodes and a number of electrodes which revolve about their own axis and about the axis of the fixed electrodes; while the fixed electrodes are provided with radiating ribs to which the external circuit may be connected. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, each electrode C is mounted on an insulating-sleeve B on a cylinder A; while the electrodes are separated by mica plates D. The electrodes are provided with bulbous rims F between which sparking occurs, while the rims are channelled and the webs provided with holes H for cooling purposes. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the fixed electrodes C', provided with radiating ribs G, are mounted on a frame L and insulated from each other by mica plates D'. The movable electrodes C are mounted on a shaft A in a manner - similar to that shown in Fig. 1 and are rotated about the axes X, X<1> and Y, Y' by means of a pulley N and gearing R, R<1>. The insulating- plates may be placed in recesses in the electrodes.
Patent GB-541814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the governing of an internal combustion engine
IPC: F02D1/00
Filed: 1940-06-11
Abstract: 541,814. Pumps. SULZER FRERES SOC. ANON. June 11, 1940, No. 10155. Convention date, Aug. 25, 1939. [Class 7 (ii)] [Also in Group XXVI] Power plant comprises an internal combustion engine 1 coupled by a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic coupling 6 to a turbine 2 driven by exhaust gases, a speed-controlling governor 8 driven from the engine crank shaft 7 and controlling the fuel pump 13 of the engine, and a safety governor 15 driven by the shaft 14 of the turbine 2 and also controlling the fuel supplied to the engine by the pump 13. A blower 3 may be driven by the engine 1 or by the turbine 2.
Patent GB-351940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to piezo-electric crystals
IPC: H03H3/04
Filed: 1930-03-31
Abstract: 351,940. Piezo - electric crystals. ELECTRICAL RESEARCH PRODUCTS, Inc., 195, Broadway, New York, U.S.A.- (Assignees of Heising, R. A.; 2, Duncan Street, Millburn, New Jersey, U.S.A.) March 31, 1930, No. 10199. Convention date, April 2, 1929. Drawings to Specification. [Class 40 (v).] The crystal is cut in such a way as to have a zero temperature coefficient of frequency at any desired temperature within a wide range, by arranging for the vibrations in the direction of an applied field to bear a harmonic relationship to the vibrations in a transverse direction. The theory underlying this method is developed fully in the Specification and drawings. The tuned circuit of a valve oscillator controlled by the crystal mav cause the latter to vibrate at either of its two response frequencies, when the harmonic relationship is of a low order.
Patent GB-473070-A (GB)
Title: Weft feeler mechanism for looms
IPC: D03D51/34
Filed: 1936-04-07
Abstract: 473,070. Weft feeler arrangements for looms; bobbins. SOCHOR, J. April 7, 1936, No. 10206. [Classes 120 (iii) and 142 (iii)] Weft-detecting mechanism for effecting automatic replenishment comprises a feeler element 5 pivoted on a cranked extension 6 of a spring controlled slide 10 and adapted to be deflected vertically by the weft supply on each stroke of the lay. When the weft is exhausted the feeler 5 is engaged by the vertical wall of a notch 1 in the bobbin and a slide abutment 9 is withdrawn from a lever arm 24 to effect a change. As shown in Fig. 2, the arm 24 is mounted on a spring controlled hub 22 carrying a further arm 25 which on being depressed moves a lever 27 into engagement with the weft hammer 30. To ensure correct positioning of the notch 1, the bottom is formed with a horizontal bore 3 for engagement with a pin 34 on the spindle.
Patent GB-396169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices for use in supporting mine roots and analogous purposes
IPC: E21D15/52
Filed: 1932-04-09
Abstract: 396,169. Mine-roof supports. BARNES, S., 1, Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire. April 9, 1932, No. 10220. [Class 20 (ii).] A chock for supporting mine roofs and which may be used as a prop cap comprises a channelshaped body portion having guides on which are movably mounted coacting wedges the outer of which is moved relatively to the channel to project therefrom when the inner wedge is moved inwardly in a direction at right-angles to the direction of movement of the outer wedge. The device is shown in perspective view by Fig. 2 and in sectional elevation by Fig. 3, Fig. 4 being a sectional view along the line IV-IV of Fig. 3. A body portion 1 consists of a steel casting of H-section in the lower channel of which are superposed two oppositely-arranged wedges 23. The inner wedge 2 is positioned by a key 2a passed through horizontal slots 4. The outer wedge 3 is formed with a dovetail groove 9, Fig. 4, which co-operates with a tongue 10 formed on the wedge 2 to provide interlocking engagement between the wedges. The wedge 3 is also formed with grooves 11, Fig. 2, which cooperate with projections 12, Fig. 3, on the sides of the channel. The outer face of the wedge 3 may be formed with an H-shaped recess and a circular recess to fit it for use with pit-props of H or circular section. Fig. 7 shows a modified form of the invention wherein the outer wedge 3d is maintained in position by a bolt 17 passed through a hole 18 in the wedge 3d and a vertical slot 13 in the channel to permit of vertical movement of the wedge in the channel. This construction allows the wedge 3d to be swung about the bolt 17 as a pivot and to prevent the wedge 3d from swinging downwards, when the device is to be inserted between a pit-prop and a roof, spring locking means are provided. For this purpose the wedge 3d is provided with a pair of transverse spring-pressed pins 22 adapted to enter corresponding recesses in the opposite inner faces of the channel. In operation, the inner wedge is drawn outwardly to permit the outer wedge to move inwardly to collapse the device whereupon it is inserted between the upper end of the prop and the roof, or between a floor and the undercut portion of a coal seam, and the inner wedge driven inwardly so that the outer wedge makes firm contact with the opposing surface. The wedge 2 is provided with a projection 31 to receive the blows of a driving implement, and a hole 32 and notches 39 serve for the attachment of a lever used to withdraw the wedge 2 in conjunction with a pit-prop removing device of the Sylvester type.