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Patent GB-2454347-A (GB)
Title: A power take-off assembly having reduced gear rattle
Inventor: NOWACZYK KENNETH
IPC: B60K17/28
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A power take-off assembly for transmitting rotary power includes an impeller shaft 16 connected driveably to a power source, a housing 50 having an opening, a pinion 32 secured to the impeller shaft 16 located in the housing 50 so as to be aligned with the opening and supported for rotation about an axis 11 and a power takeoff idler gear 38. The power takeoff gear 38 comprises a first idler gear portion 110 meshing with the pinion 32 and includes a first pin 120 extending from a side of the first idler gear portion 110 and a second idler gear portion 112 coaxial with the first idler gear portion 110 rotatable relative to the first idler gear portion 110 meshing with the pinion 32 and including a second pin 130 extending from a side of the second idler gear portion 112 towards the first idler gear portion 110. To reduce backlash an arcuate spring 124 is located between the first and second idler gear portions 110 and 112 and includes first and second angularly spaced ends 126 and 128, the first end 126 contacting the first pin 120 and the second end 128 contacting the second pin 130 so as to provide a cushioned coupling between the two idler gear portions 110, 112.
Patent GB-2454981-A (GB)
Title: Antenna ornament
Inventor: LORBEK MARK ROBERT
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: An ornament 1 for displaying visual indicia 12 comprises an assembly mountable to an upright elongate structure 2, such as a vehicle radio antenna, and adapted to develop a lifting force in response to a wind flowing past the ornament so as to slide upwards on the structure 2. The ornament includes separate first 15 and second 11 parts engaged with one another with the indicia being positioned on said second part 11 and being visible when the ornament is mounted on said structure 2. The second part 11 may be selected from a group of second parts each adapted to be assembled to the first part 15 and each comprising different indicia.
Patent GB-2464562-A (GB)
Title: Display having one or more chiplet sensors for sensing light incident on the chiplet
Inventor: CARTER JULIAN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: A chiplet integrated optical sensor 101 comprises a photosensitive area formed by an array of individual light sensitive elements, each element configured to produce a signal or signals in response to an incident photon of light detected from a pixel 102. The photosensitive area may be formed by a plurality of photodiodes. By detecting signals from a number of pixels it is possible to determine a displacement of the chiplet from a predetermined position 103. Circuitry may be arranged to detect the position of an emitting OLED with respect to the chiplet through examination of relative signals arriving at the photodiodes.
Patent GB-2467780-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Composite Materials
Inventor: ARMES STEVEN P
IPC: C08J5/00
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: A self-supporting construct or "liquid marble" comprises a body of liquid and a hydrophobic coating material entirely surrounding the liquid. At least one property of the coating material changes on application of an external stimulus to the construct. Preferably the coating material is a polymeric material including functional groups (Z) which change in response to the external stimulus applied to the construct, thereby changing a property of the coating material. An example of the external stimulus is a change in pH of the environment in which the construct is located.
Patent GB-2462153-A (GB)
Title: Fresh produce pack comprising tray and outer perforated wrap
Inventor: YELO JES S GOMEZ
IPC: B65D1/34
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for fruit, formed by a stackable tray 1 with an elongated configuration and by a perforated wrapping 2 covering and enclosing the entire tray. The tray has walls (5, 6, Fig.3) slightly converging towards the base, with a small intermediate horizontal bend 8, the concavity of which is inwardly directed. Ribs or formations 11, 12 are provided on the side walls, wherein the formations 11 vary in width along their height in order to facilitate stacking and nesting between empty trays. The junctions defined between consecutive walls are rounded and the smaller walls (6, Fig.3) have a curved-concave inner outline. A step 13 and flange 14 are provided on the upper portion of the tray. The wrapping, at least the area covering the open base of the tray, has a transparent nature, is provided with ventilation holes (3, Fig.1) and is heat sealed at (4, Fig.1).
Patent GB-2454156-A (GB)
Title: Modulated differential scanning calorimeter solvent loss calibration apparatus and method
Inventor: READING MICHAEL
IPC: G01K7/02
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A modulated differential scanning calorimeter that accounts for heat flow due to evaporative solvent loss. The calorimeter modulates the temperature applied to a sample and a reference to determine the amount of heat flow that is due to evaporation. By calculating the amount of heat flow due to evaporation, the user can determine how much of the heat flow of any given well is due to the process of interest as opposed to evaporation.
Patent GB-2459011-A (GB)
Title: A grill
Inventor: CHENG XIAOLI
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A grill comprises a base 1, an upper shell 2, an upper pan 4 located in the upper shell and a lower pan 3 located in the base. The upper shell has a left lever and a right lever 5, wherein one end of each lever is connected to the other by a handle 50, the other end of each lever being pivotally connected to the lower pan. The base also comprises a foot 11, the upper pan 4 and lower pan3 forming a `V'-shape when they are open to an utmost position and supported by the foot 11 and handle 50, thus helping with the discharge of grease from food.
Patent GB-2458770-A (GB)
Title: Supporting gas turbine stator components
Inventor: SHAPIRO JASON DAVID
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A stator vane 53 for a gas turbine engine has a reaction mount system 205 comprising a stator hanger 210 located on an outer band 52 at a first location 221 and a stator stopper 220 located at a second location 222 that is located circumferentially apart from the first location 221. Supporting removable static components in a turbine engine stator assembly can comprise: engaging a stator hanger 210 located at a first location 221 on a first static component 231 with an axial post (fig 5, 96) located on a first static structure 91 whereby the post 96 supports at least a part of the weight of the first static component 231, engaging a stator stopper 220 that is located circumferentially apart from the stator hanger 210 with the stator hanger that is located on a second static component (fig 3, 232), and engaging a hook 56 with a second static structure 92 whereby the second static structure 92 supports at least a part of the weight of the component. Stator hanger 210 can have a hammer shape comprising a stem 66, a hammer 68 and claw 71 with an anti rotation tab72..
Patent GB-2468889-A (GB)
Title: Fire iron including a non-return valve
Inventor: PAYNE RICHARD
IPC: F24B15/00
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: The fire iron 1 comprises a hollow metallic shaft 7 having a metallic fire engaging tool 15 at a first end and a hollow tubular handle 3 at a second end, the shaft and handle defining an open-ended airflow passage that includes a non-return valve arranged to permit air to flow only from the second end to the first end. The handle may be metallic and integral with the shaft or alternatively be made of a plastic or ceramic material. The handle may be separable from the shaft, with the non-return valve being situated at the junction between the handle and the shaft. The cross-sectional area of the air flow passage within the handle may decrease in the direction towards the shaft. The fire engaging tool may be a fork used to break up or manipulate coal or wood on a fire. A user can blow into the tubular handle of the fire iron to supply a targeted stream of air onto the fire, the non-return valve preventing superheated air from being accidentally inhaled by the user.
Patent GB-2457194-A (GB)
Title: System and method for parallel image processing
Inventor: BERINI DARIO
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: A system and method for processing images includes a plurality of image providers configured to transmit images. A plurality of destination processors receives the transmitted images and transforms the transmitted images to internally useable image data. A plurality of feature object engines find and identify in the internally useable image data a plurality of objects. A plurality of object classifier engines index and classify the plurality of objects found by the feature object engines.
Patent GB-2471508-A (GB)
Title: Composite enclosure with specific WVTR and impact strength, used in an implantable device
Inventor: SERENO NUNO
IPC: A61L27/40
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: The enclosure has a 1stregion / layer having a water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) <1 g/m2/d, a 2ndregion / layer with a Notched Izod impact strength ≥1 kJ/m2, and preferably 3rd electrically insulating region / layer. The 2ndand 3rdlayers 4, 8 preferably comprise polyetherketone, especially PEEK. The 1stlayer 6 preferably comprises metal, ceramic or polymer, especially titanium.
Patent GB-2466691-A (GB)
Title: Griddle with adjustable space between upper and lower pans
Inventor: WANG XINCONG
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2007-04-09
Abstract: A griddle comprises an upper shell (10), a lower shell (20), an upper pan (1) and a lower pan (2). The space between the upper pan (1) and the lower pan (2) is adjustable. The back sides of the upper and the lower pans are connected together through all adjustable hinge (3). The adjustable hinge (3) comprises an upper hinge seat (31) and a lower hinge seat (32). The bottom of the upper hinge seat (31) extends downwardly to form an upper joint arm (311). The top of the lower hinge seat (32) extends upwardly to form a lower joint arm (321). A runner (322) is formed extending longitudinally at the side of the lower joint arm (321). The top of the runner (322) extends upwardly to form a pivot connecting-groove (324). An orientation bulge (323) is mounted at the side of the lower joint arm (321) and in the front of the pivot connecting-groove (324). The bottom of the upper joint arm (311) extends to one side to form a pintle (312) which can move in the runner (322) and the pivot connecting-groove (324). A supporting member (313) against the orientation bulge (323) is mounted at the bottom of the upper joint arm (311) and in the front of the pintle (312), which can keep a space between the upper pan (1) and the lower pan (2).
Patent GB-347434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in illuminated advertisement signs
IPC: G09F13/14
Filed: 1930-03-29
Abstract: 347,434. Changing signs. SADLER, M. R. H., The Mansion, Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. March 29, 1930, No. 10063. [Class 3 (i).] A casing having a translucent display screen contains a colour filter b rotated by a belt about a supporting spindle d. A stationary reflector e carrying lampholders &c. f is mounted within the filter b. One panel b<1> of the filter is opaque to obliterate the display periodically and to serve as a strengthening plate.
Patent GB-357995-A (GB)
IPC: E01B3/16
Filed: 1930-03-29
Abstract: 357,995. Metal railway sleepers. VEREINIGTE STAHLWERKE AKT.- GES., 67, Breitestrasse, D³sseldorf, Germany. March 29, 1930, No. 10083. Convention date, Jan. 21, 1930. [Class 104 (ii).] Sleepers, metal; sleepers, securing rails to. -Rails are secured to unperforated metal sleepers a by pressing out of the sleepers, on each side of the rail foot, a pair of ribs b which form between them a groove for the reception of the bolt c securing the rail clip d. The ribs may have depressions or projections to secure the clips against lateral displacement. The portions of the sleeper out of which the ribs are pressed may be reinforced to provide the material for the ribs. In another form the ribs are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the sleeper. In the Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) a third form is described in which a single rib is pressed out on each side of the rail foot and forms an abutment for a fixing key engaging the rail foot. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-861150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to exposure mechanisms
IPC: G03B17/52
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: 861,150. Photo-electric exposure control. INTERNATIONAL POLAROID CORPORATION. March 24, 1959 [March 27, 1958], No. 10194/59. Class 40 (3). [Also in Group XX] A mechanism for controlling the exposure of an aperture comprises a photo-voltaic cell 62 energizing a moving-coil motor 68 carrying a diaphragm blade 78 the edge 72 of which masks an open area 26 according to the light flux falling on the cell, and a shutter 47 arranged to uncover and cover the unmasked portion of the open area the uncovering edge 40 when at the area lying other than perpendicularly to the shutter movement so that edge 40 appears to move across the area in a direction inclined to its real direction of movement and this apparent direction is substantially the same as the effective direction of movement taken by diaphragm edge 72 in increasing the masked part of the open area. Sufficient exposure time is thus afforded when the incident light is weak. The mechanism may be for external attachment to a camera or be part of a camera in which case the open area is the camera aperture. Shutter 47 is kicked from holding magnet 38 by impulse member 52 forming part of a release mechanism as described in Specification 677,228 and rebounds from spring 56 to re-cover the unmasked aperture. Pins 80, 82 limit the diaphragm travel and detent means independent of, or synchronized with, the shutter release may be provided for releasable retention of the diaphragm to avoid error when the entire mechanism is rotated. The shutter and/or diaphragm blades may move translatorily. The photo-cell may be mounted for removal and exposure to light other than that from the field of view of the camera. The open area may be pear-shaped to reduce distortion due to interference effects when the effective exposure area is small, Fig. 4 (not shown).
Patent GB-378437-A (GB)
Title: Process for purifying, reducing and/or desulphurising carbon compounds
IPC: A41F17/04
Filed: 1931-04-07
Abstract: Liquid or gaseous carbon compounds, including oils and distillation products but excluding acetylene, are purified, reduced or desulphurized by passage at raised temperature, e.g. 220-300 DEG  C. with or without hydrogen over freshly reduced granulated iron ore, any sulphuretted hydrogen present having first been removed.  Porous oolitic iron ore (minette) is preferably used and is reduced by means of hydrogen, hydrogen-containing gas, carbon monoxide or carbon. After the treatment of oils, e.g. benzine, petroleum, coal oils, in the absence of hydrogen, the compounds may be passed with hydrogen over a further quantity of ore.  Other ores such as of copper or nickel may be mixed with the iron ore.  The reduction or hydrogenation of oxygen-containing carbon compounds, naphthalene, and acidic substances such as phenols or cresols, and the production of ammonia from hydrogen cyanide are mentioned. Specifications 286,255, [Class 91, Oils &c.], and 339,276, [Class 1 (i), Chemical processes &c.], are referred to.ALSO:Liquid or gaseous carbon compounds, including oils and distillation products but excluding acetylene, are purified, reduced or desulphurized by passage at raised temperature, e.g. 220-300 DEG  C., with or without hydrogen over freshly reduced granulated iron ore, any sulphuretted hydrogen present having first been removed.  Porous oolitic iron ore (minette) is preferably used and is reduced by means of hydrogen, hydrogen-containing gas, carbon monoxide or carbon.  Examples of the treatment of coal gas, water gas, gases from brown coal and shale, for removal of combined sulphur and increasing the yield of liquid hydrocarbons are described.  Other ores such as of copper or nickel may be mixed with the iron ore.  The reduction or hydrogenation of oxygen-containing carbon compounds, naphthalene, and acidic substances such as phenols or cresols, and the production of ammonia from hydrogen cyanide are mentioned. Specifications 286,255, [Class 2 (iii), Dyes &c.], and 339,276, [Class 1 (i), Chemical processes &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-290598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in feed water heating plants
IPC: F22D1/28
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 290,598. Auxiliaire des Chemins de Fer et de l'Industrie. May 16, 1927, [Convention date]. Feedwater, supplying. - Feedwater, supplied through the pipe 35 by a cold-feed cylinder 30 of the pump 36, is sprayed through a perforated pipe 7 in a chamber 6 to which exhaust steam is admitted through pipes 38, 2, 20, and regulator 1. Under the pressure existing in the chamber 6 water is transferred through a water seal 21, 22 to compartment 9 of chamber B, where contained air is released and it overflows a weir 9a to compartment 10 from which the hot-feed cylinder 31 of the pump draws to deliver to the boiler inlet-fitting 32. Additional weirs 10a, 11<a> control the passage of heated water in succession to further compartments 12, 27. From 12 surplus water passes to the suction chamber 13, which is also connected to the tender tank 15. Flooding of the tank B is relieved through the pipe 11, connected to compartment 27, which is open to the atmosphere through a restricted nozzle 11<b>. The tank B is mounted as high on the boiler as is practicable to enable the discharge to be effected under a head of water. The connection between the chamber 6 and the main exhaust pipe 38 is controlled by the regulator.
Patent GB-375460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the production of binding agents for constructing or covering roads or for similar purposes
IPC: C08K9/02
Filed: 1931-04-07
Abstract: A material suitable for constructing or covering roads, or for fireproofing or water-proofing paper, wood, fabric, &c., consists of a gelatinous substance resulting from the treatment of a silicate with a metallic compound such as lime, calcium chloride, or iron, aluminium or magnesium sulphate, with bitumen, tar or pitch (which may also contain petroleum oils), to form a slip.  In an example the proportions by weight are lime 15, water 45, tar 200, silicate 100, pitch 30.  The mixture may be sprayed.ALSO:A material suitable for constructing or covering roads, or for fire-proofing paper, wood, fabric, &c., consists of a gelatinous substance resulting from the treatment of a silicate with a metallic compound such as lime, calcium chloride, or iron, aluminium or magnesium sulphate, with bitumen, tar, or pitch (which may also contain petroleum oils) to form a slip.  In an example, the proportions by weight are lime 15, water 45, tar 200, silicate 100, pitch 30.  The mixture may be sprayed.
Patent GB-170026-A (GB)
Title: Method of melting zinc powder into liquid zinc and furnace therefor
IPC: C22B19/18
Filed: 1920-04-13
Abstract: 170,026. Cornelius, C. E. April 13, 1920. Metals, powdered, obtaining coherent masses from.-Zinc powder is continuouslv fed into a rotary furnace, the molten zinc being discharged independently of the infusible residue, which is continuously removed. Separation of the metal is facilitated by friction or agitation within the furnace. In one form of electric furnace which may be used, a resistance consisting of a ring 15 of carbon, carborundum, or the like is supported by an annular projection 16 from the curved wall of the furnace so as to be out of contact with molten material. In another arrangement, resistance rods are arranged parallel to and symmetrically spaced around the axis. Zinc dust or other material enters the furnace through a stationary hopper 4, and a conical tube 6 rotating with the furnace. Infusible waste material passes through an axial hole 8 in the opposite side of the furnace to a tube 9 rotating with the furnace and having a closed end near which are holes 11. These are adjustable in size so that the rate of escape of the waste material can be regulated. The entrance of raw material is determined by the escape of the refuse and thus is simultaneously controlled. A tapping-hole 12 is provided for the molten zinc, which may contain some lead.
Patent GB-310516-A (GB)
Title: Tension control indicator for sewing machines and the like
IPC: D05B47/00
Filed: 1929-04-03
Abstract: 310,516. Elcock, R. April 28, 1928, [Convention date]. Sewing - machines; governing needle thread. -A tension device for the needle thread enables the tension to be set accurately at various thicknesses of thread and kinds of work. The thread is passed between the usual discs 7, 10 mounted on a spindle 4 and pressed together by the spring 12 and locknut 13. A bush 6 is secured in the frame 1 and it has inclined cam surfaces 19 co-operating with inclined faces 19 on a sleeve 8 carried by the disc 7. When the disc 7 is turned on the pin 4 by the arm 9, the surfaces 19 coact to increase or diminish the tension by moving the discs 7, 10 to compress or release the spring 12. The arm 9 moves over a graduated are for accuracy in setting and it has a spring clip 18 engaging the edge of the arc to hold it in set position.
Patent GB-1383335-A (GB)
Title: Polymers useful as flocculants
IPC: D21H17/45
Filed: 1972-03-06
Abstract: 1383335 Purifying water BUCKMAN LABORATORIES Inc 6 March 1972 [19 April 1971] 10332/72 Heading C1C [Also in Divisions C3 and D2]  Flocculants useful in the clarification of water supplies, in industrial and municipal effluents, and as scale control agents and sludge conditioners comprise 2-hydroxy-3-tertiary aminoalkyl ester derivatives of polymers containing carboxylic acid units (e.g. polymers or copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids), wherein the derivatives have a molecular weight of at least 20,000 and are water-soluble and/or are capable of forming water-soluble acid addition salts. The amount of the ester derivative used is suitably from 0À1 to 25 p.p.m. The flocculant may also contain alum or an iron salt.
Patent GB-180506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in game apparatus
IPC: A63F9/14
Filed: 1921-04-08
Abstract: 180,506. Millar, B. J. April 8, 1921. Race games, mechanical.-Relates to apparatus for playing a race game of the kind wherein models straddling stretched wires and partly resting on the playing surface are caused to travel along the playing surface by vibrating the wires bv means of striking-devices. The invention consists in providing adjusting-means for tensioning the wires and in providing arch-like fittings to represent starting and winning posts. The wires e are tensioned by nuts g and rest near the ends on bridge pieces h. Arches m form the starting and winning posts, and strips n constitute obstacles to be surmounted by the racing pieces. The players strike the wires with flexible hammers o and thus urge the racing pieces along the track.
Patent GB-101090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ammonium Nitrate.
Inventor: HOWORTH FEANKLIN WISE
IPC: C01C1/18
Filed: 1916-07-24
Abstract: 101,090. Morsk Hydro - Elektrisk Kvaelstofaktieselskab. July 24, 1916. Ammonium nitrate is obtained as a concentrated solution or as a solid salt by absorbing ammonia in a solution of ammonium nitrate, wholly or partially neutralizing the solution with. dilute nitric acid, and repeating these operations until the desired concentration is obtained. The neutralization may be effected by means of the liquid obtained by absorbing nitrogen oxides in ammonium nitrate solution; for this purpose, the ammonium nitrate solution, after neutralization, is divided, and one part is used for absorbing ammonia and the other for absorbing nitrogen oxides, the two parts being then mixed to obtain neutralization, and these operations being repeated until the desired concentration is obtained.