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Patent GB-2461033-A (GB)
Title: Manually portable furniture apparatus with removable mattress portion and inflatable element
Inventor: MANIFOLD CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: A47C4/54
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A manually portable furniture apparatus (101, Fig 1) comprises a base portion 102 configurable between a storage configuration and a support configuration, a mattress portion 105 that is releasably attached to the base portion 102 by a two-part fastening arrangement (202, Fig) and an inflatable element 301 that can be received in an insert cavity (204, Fig 2) formed between the base portion 102 and the mattress portion 105. The base portion 102 presents a first part (201, Fig 2) of the fastening arrangement (202, Fig 2), and the mattress portion 105 presents the second part (203, Fig 2). The apparatus may be a bed chair, and the fastening arrangement may be a zip. The apparatus may further comprise a foam element (501, Fig 5) that may be received in the cavity (204, Fig 2) with the inflatable element 301. The apparatus (101, Fig 1) may be configurable between the supporting and storage configurations whilst the inflatable element 301 is within the cavity (204, Fig 2), and the side walls of the cavity (204, Fig 2) may inhibit the lateral movement of the inflatable element 301. The inflatable element 301 may be inflated and deflated using a single fluid flow element 302, which may expel air during reconfiguration of the furniture. A method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2461087-A (GB)
Title: Auto-injector that is filled through its cap from a vial
Inventor: JENNINGS DOUGLAS IVAN
IPC: A61J1/20
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: An auto-injector 110 has a drive subassembly (220, figure 1) and a syringe subassembly (210, figure 1). The syringe subassembly has a syringe chamber 114 and a discharge nozzle or needle 118 that is shielded by a cap 101. The inside of the cap defines a connector to receive a vial (300, figure 3c). Divergence of the two subassemblies causes withdrawal of a stopper 104 in the chamber, drawing in fluid from the vial. Alternatively, the stopper may be moved directly by a slider (133, figure 2) mounted in the drive subassembly. The slider may be magnetically coupled to the stopper. Removal of the cap also removes the vial so that injection can occur. The cap may have a removable cover 101b that couples with a boot that protects the needle. Removal of the cap simultaneously removes the boot. For safety, rotation of the subassemblies may be required before they can move apart.
Patent GB-2449803-A (GB)
Title: Game system, detection program and detection method
Inventor: OKUDA NOBUYA
IPC: A63F11/00
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: In a game system using real operation objects, a decrease in real operation objects is detected. The quantity of real operation objects used repeatedly by being circulated is detected, the excess or shortage of the quantity is judged, and the judgment result is output. For example, in a ball throwing game, balls are used circulated by repeatedly supply and collection of balls. The quantity of circulated balls is detected, and, when the quantity is less than a specified threshold, whether or not a sufficient quantity of balls is supplied to a player is reported to a game system manager by, for example, outputting an alarm message. A player playing with insufficient balls is substantially given an increased difficulty level in game, that is, unfairness.
Patent GB-2465349-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the storage or transport of valuable items
Inventor: WESTINGTON NICK
IPC: E05G1/12
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for storing or transporting a valuable item, the apparatus comprising a compartment 18 for receiving an item to be stored or transported, a detection system 26 which is operative to detect interference with the apparatus and a dispensing mechanism 30 which is operative, on detection of interference with the apparatus, to cause a degrading agent to be dispensed onto the item so as to cause a deterioration of a feature of the item. The degrading agent may be able to degrade a metallic feature of the element or be able to dissolve or erase the ink or discolour a feature of the item wherein the valuable item is preferably a bank note. The degrading agent may be a solvent, which may preferable be acetone, or a bleaching agent or the degrading agent may comprise a two part agent comprising a priming agent and an activation agent. A method of degrading an item within the apparatus is also claimed.
Patent GB-2456627-A (GB)
Title: Stamping device
Inventor: YONETSU YUSUKE
IPC: B41K1/42
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: A stamping device 1 which can easily conceal personal information written or printed by stamping a pattern on a portion where the personal information is written or printed comprises a rectangular stamping block 7 whose lower surface 7a is made to function as a stamping surface, an ink absorbed mat which is impregnated with an ink and is superimposed on an upper surface of the stamping block, and a stamp main body having the stamping block and the ink absorbed mat, the stamping surface being pressed against a pattern transfer target object to thereby transfer a pattern of the stamping surface on to the pattern transfer target object, wherein the stamping surface comprises a pattern configuration which is formed by densely arranging characters (see Fig.3), figures or pictures, or straight lines and curved lines to thereby have spaces of small areas defined therebetween, whereby by stamping the pattern configured in the way described above on characters written or printed on a sheet of paper, the characters so written or printed can be concealed, thereby making it possible to realize the protection of personal information.
Patent GB-2468513-A (GB)
Title: Surface Mounted Sink Cover
Inventor: FLETCHER KEITH
IPC: A47K1/04
Filed: 2009-03-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a surface mounted sink bowl cover fitted from a worktop surface side into any thickness of worktop surface using undermount sink bowls without the need for any fixing clips. A fixing solution is used to seal the bowl and also bond the surface mounted sink cover to the work surface in a watertight manner. By using the sink bowl cover there is no need to cut a hole for the drainer in the work surface as with a standard sink. In turn the system allows for simple installation.
Patent GB-2468726-A (GB)
Title: Handgun barrel extension
Inventor: CLOUTS LAWRENCE MICHAEL
IPC: F41A21/00
Filed: 2009-03-21
Abstract: A handgun (i.e. pistol, revolver) has a barrel which includes an extension. The purpose of the extension is to lengthen the barrel to that similar to the length of a typical rifle in order to improve accuracy.
Patent GB-2459967-A (GB)
Title: Aspect-dependent object classification
Inventor: MCDONALD GREGOR JOHN
IPC: G06K9/64
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: A method of classifying an object such as a vehicle, involves evaluating the degree of correlation between an acquired object image dataset and each of a plurality of reference image data sets. The method comprises the steps of establishing (302) the object's aspect and selecting (304) the plurality of object reference image data sets from a larger group of such data sets on the basis of an assessment of the object's aspect. Where the object is a vehicle, the aspect assessment may be carried out by using automatic number plate recognition techniques. By restricting the correlation evaluation to using reference image data sets only appropriate for the object's identified aspect, less computation is required and faster classification is possible for a given level of processing resources. Alternatively, for a given processing or classification rate, the level of processing resources may be reduced compared to the prior art. Also described is a method of classifying an object wherein the reference image data sets are selected on the basis of the position of a fiducial marker.
Patent GB-2458394-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for processing electromagnetic data
Inventor: LOSETH LARS OLE
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A method is provided for processing electromagnetic data, such as data obtained by mCSEM techniques, representing a region of the Earth covered by water such as seawater. A source (1) such as a horizontal electric dipole, is used with one or more receivers (5) to obtain the data. The data are then processed to remove an airwave contribution having a first component, which propagates without reflection from the source to the receiver, and second components whose propagation paths undergo reflections at the air/water interface (3) and at the water/sediments interface (4). The propagation paths of the second components have vertical portions at the source (1) and at the receiver (5) resulting from reverberations between the interfaces (3, 4).
Patent GB-2472626-A (GB)
Title: A generator set including a torsional vibration damper
Inventor: STRUVE BENJAMIN CHETWOOD
IPC: F16F15/121
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A generator set (10) in which an internal combustion engine (11) is connected with an electrical generating machine (12). The set is operable in two modes, a generating mode when the engine drives the generating machine to generate electrical power and a starting mode in which the generating machine drives the engine to start the engine. A torsional vibration damper (14) connects the engine and the electrical generating machine, the vibration damper providing a lower torsional stiffness when the engine is driving the generating machine in generating mode than when the generator is driving the engine in starting mode.
Patent GB-2462930-A (GB)
Title: Water pump housing
Inventor: PAXTON ANDREW
IPC: F04D1/00
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: A housing 2 for an immersible pump 1, wherein the housing 2 incorporates first and second water inlets 19, 20 for admitting water to be pumped to the interior of the housing 2, and a control valve 22 arranged so to control water flow to a pump 17 such that when the control valve 22 is in a first operational setting water from both said water inlets 19, 20 is enabled to be pumped, and when the control valve 22 is in a second operation position water from only one water inlet 19, 20 is enabled to be pumped. The water inlets 19, 20 may comprise a plurality of apertures. A dividing or separation wall 16 may be provided between upper and lower parts of the housing 2, the wall 16 incorporating an opening of the control valve 22. The pump may be used in a pond, the use of two inlets slowing the water flow rate so as to reduce detritus movement.
Patent GB-2474854-A (GB)
Title: Headband integrated camera for recording and transmitting sporting events for the users perspective
Inventor: SLEVIN PAUL
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2009-10-28
Abstract: A headband for use by a sportsperson comprising a camera 1 and microphone 2 mounted within the headband 3 to record video and audio footage of the sporting event from the perspective of the athlete for wireless transmission to a wider audience. The device may be sealed, waterproof and battery-powered 6, and the headband may include a main strap which runs below the occipital protuberance at the back of the head and a secondary band running superior to the main strap, as well as adjustable fastening means 7. An audio/vibrating warning system may warn the user if the band is not correctly in place. A stereoscopic system may be used with a camera mounted above each eye and an audio receiver mounted on either side of the head. The footage may be relayed to a local receiver before being transmitted to spectators within the stadium or broadcast on TV, satellite, cable or the internet. The audio/visual equipment may also be mounted elsewhere on the user's body or sporting equipment.
Patent GB-2462752-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic SLA Negotiation
Inventor: MATTI MONA
IPC: H04L69/24
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A method for managing an automated service level agreement (SLA) negotiation between two providers (400a, 400b) belonging to different network domains, an initiating SLA negotiation manager (401a), a terminating SLA negotiation manager (401b), and a system for managing the negotiation. A negotiation is executed between two request handlers (40a, 402b) of the respective SLA negotiation managers. The request handler of the terminating SLA negotiation handler manages a policy checking procedure by interrogating an associated Policy Decision Point (PDP, 407) associated with the terminating SLA negotiation handler, via a resource handler (406b). A new or updated SLA, resulting from a successful negotiation is stored in an SLA database (SLA DB, 405a, 405), in the initiating, as well as in the terminating SLA negotiation manager.
Patent GB-2467029-A (GB)
Title: A strainer system
Inventor: KNOX-HOLMES BRENT
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A strainer system comprises a strainer housing 2 having a first end portion 4 and a second end portion 8, an inlet 14 for raw fluid and an outlet 16 for strained fluid, the outlet being disposed in the first end portion of the housing. The strainer system also comprises a strainer basket 34 disposed within the housing and one of the internal and external surfaces of the strainer basket is in flow communication with the raw fluid inlet and the other of the internal external surfaces of the strainer basket is in flow communication with the strained fluid outlet. Also included is a backwash collector assembly comprising a backwash conduit 32 operable to conduct a backwash operation on the strainer basket, the backwash conduit being moveable with respect to the strainer basket drive means 50 for moving one of the backwash conduit and the strainer basket relative to one another, the drive means 50 being disposed in the first end portion of the strainer housing and a backwash outlet 38 disposed in the second end portion of the housing. A method of straining a fluid, in particular a liquid, is also provided. Advantageously the strainer system may be used to remove solids from gaseous streams.
Patent GB-758645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electric voltage multiplier circuits
Inventor: BEADLE REGINALD
IPC: H02M7/10
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 758,645. Rectifying. METROPOLITANVICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., Ltd. April 12, 1954 [April 13, 1953], No. 10053/53. Class 38 (2). An A.C.-D.C. voltage multiplier comprising two chains of condensers interconnected by rectifiers, the A.C. being applied at a position intermediate the ends of the chains, is so designed that the A.C. ripples in the two parts of the multiplier to the sides of the A.C. supply balance, leaving substantially no ripple in the D.C. output. This result may be achieved by applying the A.C. voltage at points CD suitably displaced from the centre points AB of the chain, Fig. 2, or by connecting a balancing capacitor across the unearthed end of the multiplier, Fig. 3 (not shown).
Patent GB-269568-A (GB)
Title: Variable-speed gearing suitable for motor-vehicles and other purposes
IPC: F16H3/06
Filed: 1927-04-13
Abstract: 269,568. Saglioni, R. April 13, 1927. Variable-speed and reversing gearing, which may drive wheels 3, Fig. 4, differentially, as on a vehicle, comprises a worm 1, Fig. 5, having threads of varying pitch, which coacts with a wheel or wheels 3 with yielding teeth 5. Speed changes are effected by moving the worm longitudinally. This may be done by hand, or change may be effected by the load coacting with a spring 7, or a pair of springs 7, 8. Since the teeth 5 of the worm wheel are adapted to yield inwardly against springs 6, Fig. 4. strict uniformity of spacing of the worm teeth is not necessary. A development of the variable-pitch worm teeth is shown in Fig. 3. A neutral zone is provided on the worm not by leaving a gap, but by leaving constant-pitch teeth with flanks so shaped as to be ineffective for driving, while remaining effective for taking the reaction of the worm-wheel when it tends to drive back, as when the engine is used for braking a vehicle. Thus, the teeth on the right of Fig. 1 act as a neutral zone for the teeth on the left. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, each of the differentially-driven wormwheels 3 is yieldably connected to its part-axle by a coned friction plate. A form is described having a zone of teeth of opposite hand for reversed driving.
Patent GB-558302-A (GB)
Title: Screw fastening
IPC: F16B37/08
Filed: 1942-07-22
Abstract: 558,302. Nuts. HOLLIS, A. C., and CLOUDSLEY, J. L. July 22, 1942, No. 10217. [Class 89 (i)T Quick action nuts particularly for use in clamping work B between jig plates A, C, comprise an expansible threaded member preferably in two parts 3a, 3b with a spring ring 5, an outer member 2 flanged at 2a to retain the parts 3a, 3b, and turned in at 2b to limit the movement of a piston member 4 bevelled to engage a corresponding chamfer on the parts 3a, 3b and provided with an operating knob 4b. Pins 2c on the member 2 engage slots 4a in the member 4 and recesses 3c. The nut is placed over the screw 1 and the member 4 is depressed to close the nut after which a part turn effects tightening. In a modification the slots 4a are of bayonet form to prevent the member 4 from releasing by axial movement only, under the influence of vibration.
Patent GB-473829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to wheels for barrows and like vehicles
IPC: B60B19/00
Filed: 1936-07-14
Abstract: 473,829. Securing wheels on axles. BARTON, P. C. July 14, 1936, No. 10247 /37. Divided out of 475,978. [Class 144 (i)] [Also in Groups XXII and XXIV] A wheel c, particularly of heavy type for barrows, trolleys, and like vehicles, is secured on a solid spindle a<4>, between shoulders a<1>, a<3> formed by a pressing or like operation, washers b<1>, b<2> being preferably fitted as shown.
Patent GB-350110-A (GB)
Title: An improved aluminium alloy
IPC: C22C21/12
Filed: 1930-04-01
Abstract: An aluminium alloy contains from over 1,5 up to 3 per cent of iron, 0,7-3 per cent of magnesium, 0,3-2,5 per cent of copper, and 1-4,5 per cent of silicon, with or without less than 0,2 per cent of nickel.  In making the alloy, the iron, silicon, copper and nickel may be added to aluminium in the form of aluminium alloys, the magnesium being finally added as metal. Specifications 300,078, 312,555, 323,353, and 328,138, [all in Class 82 (i), Metals, Extracting &c.], 340,331, 342,729, and 350,021 are referred to.
Patent GB-553477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to gas blast electric circuit breakers
IPC: H01H33/83
Filed: 1942-07-24
Abstract: 553,477. Gas-blast switches. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. July 24, 1942, No. 10349. Convention date, July 25, 1941. [Class 38 (v)] A nozzle-contact switch comprises an operating piston 5 carrying a main contact surface 7 and an arcing-extension 8, which is cut away at 10 and provided with an arcing tip 11. The companion contact 2, which may also be movable, has a surface engaging the surface 7 so as normally to close the passages 1<SP>1</SP>, 2' in the piston 5 and contact 2, and an arcing contact 9 engaging the tip 11. When the gas is admitted and piston 5 rises, the blast enters passages 1<SP>1</SP>, 2<SP>1</SP> through the port 10 before the arcing contacts 9, 11 finally separate.
Patent GB-513482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the dewatering of fibrous materials
IPC: D21F1/00
Filed: 1938-04-05
Abstract: 513,482. Drying materials in long lengths. BILLING, J., and JOHNSTON, D. R. April 5, 1938, No. 10441. [Class 34 (i)] [Also in Group VIII] In dewatering and cleansing wood pulp, linters, silk, wool, cellulose acetate, asbestos, &c., the fibrous material is formed into a web by feeding it at 11 to a perforated cylinder 10 and compressing at 12, the web being supported by moving endless strings 16 as it passes through wet presses 13, 14, 15, the pressure increasing at successive presses. The fibrous material may be sprayed with water at 43 and is removed from the strings by a beater-roll 19, and collected at 25, the strings passing a guidecomb 20, a grooved driving roll 21 and back to the forming cylinder 10. The web may be transferred to a second set of supporting strings before the final pressing. The strings may be 1/8-1/2 inch diameter and 1 to 6 inches apart. The press rolls may be rubber or rubbercovered.
Patent GB-831675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the construction of motor cycle frames
IPC: B62K11/08
Filed: 1958-04-02
Abstract: 831,675. Motor cycle frames. ZUNDAPP-WERKE G.m.b.H. April 2, 1958 [April 17, 1957], No. 10653/58. Classes 79(3), 136(1) and 136(3) A motor cycle frame has a tubular steel front part 1 extending to the middle of the vehicle and a rear part 2 of light metal casting fixed to the front part by an enveloping portion. The rear part is cast around a curved part of the tubular front part, which carries fittings 39 and 30 to attach the engine and wheels and whose interior is used as an air intake duct leading to an air filter 4, 'half of which is cast integral with the back part. The casting includes a tool box 5 and a container 2a both compartments having separate lids. The saddle pillar 18 is adjustable for height in a tube 13 (Fig. 2, not shown) cast integral with the cover 9 which is bolted over the container 2a. A slidable or hinged lid 16 is provided on the cover 9 for access to a pump 8. The back part of the rear casting 2 comprises a mudguard with holes 20 and 21 for attachment of a stand and a carrier respectively.
Patent GB-1528894-A (GB)
Title: Shaft coupling
IPC: F16D1/091
Filed: 1977-03-14
Abstract: 1528894 Shaft couplings; rod couplings RINGFEDER GmbH 14 March 1977 [13 March 1976] 10604/77 Headings F2U and F2G A shaft coupling comprises a cylindrical sleeve 1, Fig. 1, having two radially deformable conically tapered end portions disposed about a flange central portion 1c, and two ring members 2 having tapered bores 2a of complementary conical form may be urged axially by screws 3 engaged in tapped holes 1b in the flange 1c, in order thereby to deform the sleeve end portion radially inwards upon a shaft. In another embodiment (Fig. 4), the coupling is split into two halves, connected by fitted bolts 4 through mating flange portions.
Patent GB-625705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric torch supports
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 1947-04-21
Abstract: 625,705. Clips. JACKS, R. April 21, 1947, No. 10614. [Class 44] [Also in Group VII] A device for supporting an electric torch comprises a main clip or attaching member for fitting on the user's wrist or arm and a secondary partcircular clip for gripping a cylindrical torch. The latter clip being swivelled to the main clip so that the torch can be angularly adjusted in a'plane at right-angles to that of the main clip. A spring clip 1, or an elastic band or a strap having a fastening device, fits round the wrist or arm and has connected to it by a pivot pin 4 a smaller spring clip 2 which grips the torch 3. The pin 4 may be a rivet or a screw bolt, or may be replaced by a ball-jointed pivot or like type of swivel connection. An intervening spring washer or the like holds the clips in their adjusted positions. In a modification the clips are connected by an arm or rod which spaces them apart and may be telescopic so that the spacing can be varied, the arm or rod being ball-ended or otherwise adapted for swivelling.
Patent GB-438032-A (GB)
Title: An improved garment hanger
IPC: A47G25/28
Filed: 1934-04-09
Abstract: 438,032. Garment hangers. BOWKER, J. U., and BOWKER, R., 38, Urban Road, Sale, Cheshire. April 9, 1934, No. 10616. [Class 52 (v)] A garment hanger adapted to carry two different types of garment comprises two body pieces 1 connected together at 3 and hung from a central pivoted hook 2. The pieces 1 have differently shaped upper and lower edges, either of which may be used by pivoting the hook 2 to a suitable position. The hook 2, which is clamped in position by a spring catch which is forced into holes 5 in the hook 2 and the members 1 when these holes register, may be replaced by a shank supported by a stand or tripod.