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Patent GB-2455761-A (GB)
Title: Portable red light and bell system for film industry
Inventor: GILBERTSON CHRIS ALAN
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a portable "Red Light and Bell" (RLB) system for use on location by the motion picture and television industry. A single rechargeable controller can control up to eight red light and bell modules wirelessly through radio transmission. The controller has four buttons (red, green, bell and clear) which activate the various states possible (red light, green light, bell ringing and standby) on the RLB modules. The modules will change according to the controller and "report back' to the controller which will in turn illuminate the corresponding mimic LED so as to inform the user that all modules are activated correctly. The modules will also act as repeaters so as to allow units to be placed further apart. The modules are lightweight, battery operated, rechargeable, weather proof, mountable on spigots which are standard throughout the film industry, securable using laptop locks, robust, units that emulate the audio and visual features of the red light and bell system found in sound stages throughout the film and television industries world wide. The system allows the film industry to have a standard red light and bell system for location use in much the same way they have a standard system when working in the studios.
Patent GB-2448595-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial cable connector gripping cable at two different locations
Inventor: MALLOY ALLEN L
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body 12, a locking sleeve 14 and a gripping ferrule 16. After the cable 100 has been inserted, the locking sleeve is moved into the body. Ramps 56 and 58 on the sleeve and body act on fingers 60 at each end of the ferrule, moving them radially inward. Thus the cable is gripped at two axially spaced locations. The ferrule may be internally threaded or corrugated, and may have a groove (51, Fig 8) to prevent rotation. The connector requires less preparation of the cable.
Patent GB-2446988-A (GB)
Title: Fleet management system and method
Inventor: KENDALL LAWRENCE
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: A fleet management system comprises a server, a plurality of dispatch terminals remote from the server, and a telecommunications gateway. The server connects to the telecommunications gateway and to the dispatch terminal. The telecommunications gateway receives request data from a communication device via a telecommunication network, which comprises an indication of a location of the communication device and an identifier associated with the communication device. The telecommunication gateway transfers the request data to the server, which determines the location of the communication device from the content of the request data. The server determines a geographically suitable dispatch terminal and transmits data corresponding to the contents of the request data to the suitable dispatch terminal. The dispatch terminal receives an input as to whether to accept or reject the request data, and if accepted to forward response data comprising at least identifier data to the telecommunications gateway via the server. The telecommunications gateway transmits the response data to the communication device via the telecommunications network.
Patent GB-2456603-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic Dust-Separating Apparatus
Inventor: YOO DONG-HUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A cyclonic dust-separating apparatus that may be conveniently maintained and repaired is disclosed. The cyclonic dust-separating apparatus includes a cyclone chamber 230 for separating dust using an air current 231 rotating about a horizontal axis (A), and a first cover 240 that is detachably attached to one end of the cyclone chamber 230 for opening and closing the cyclone chamber. The first cover 240 can be detached, so the cyclonic dust-separating apparatus can be conveniently maintained, cleaned and repaired. A second cover 250 may be detachably attached to the other end of the cyclone chamber 230. The second cover 250 may include a filter 400 and a gutter 255 for catching dust during filter removal.
Patent GB-2464720-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing valve
Inventor: DARBY IAN
IPC: F16K21/02
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: A valve 100 for dispensing or venting fluids comprises a tubular body 110 closed at a proximal end and open at a distal end 112. Outer sealing surfaces 120, 130 are provided at its ends for sealing against an inner surface of a tube (220, Fig. 3). The body 110 has a flexibly mounted leg 150 between its ends that is configured to flex outwardly upon engagement of the open distal end 112 with a spigot so as to open a fluid flow path through the body.
Patent GB-2468896-A (GB)
Title: A reflex angled lenticular lens passive indicator
Inventor: RICHMOND ASHLEY
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: A reflex angle passive car and/or object indicator comprising of two or more lenticular reflector lenses 1 which are positioned together at a reflex viewing angle range of between one hundred and eighty one degrees to three hundred and sixty degree, positioned either separately from a protective housing or within a protective housing 2 for optimum protection. The indicator is intended to be fitted to a motor vehicle and create a warning beacon or display in response to an approaching motorist or vehicle, for instance in response to tailgating or travelling too close to a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2470351-A (GB)
Title: Fuel filling device which prevents misfuelling
Inventor: MASON ROBERT COLIN
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2009-05-14
Abstract: A fuel filling device 10 for fitment to a fuel filler neck of a diesel-powered vehicle, comprises a body 12 having an aperture 14 therethrough dimensioned to receive a pump nozzle 54. Two hinged flaps 16, arranged opposite each other, at least partially block the aperture 14. At least one detent 18 is provided for simultaneously holding both hinged flaps 16 in a closed position. The detent 18 has a flap engagement portion 46 and a nozzle-abutting portion 44. When a diesel fuel pump nozzle 54 is inserted into the device, it contacts the portion 44 and causes the detent 18 to move radially outwards, releasing the flaps 16 from the flap engagement portion 46, and allowing the nozzle to pass through. A petrol pump nozzle would be too small to move the detents 18 and thus the flap engagement portion 46.
Patent GB-2460170-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Method for Subsea Control System Testing
Inventor: GOODALL ALISTAIR R
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: Apparatus and method for subsea control system testing includes one or more of electrical, optical and fluidic conduit testing, wherein the testing is conducted subsea using a subsea testing skid; the skid comprises at least one testing module 70, 72, 74 for respective electrical, optical and fluidic conduit testing; at least one data logger to record measurements taken via said module; at least one hot stab 59 or flying lead (82, 86 fig.7) for connecting between the testing module and said subsea control system. The skid is preferably mounted to a remote operated vehicle ROV or AUV for maneuvering said skid in the water. The testing equipment mounted on the skid may further include a high pressure pump used to deliver from 3000 to 20000 p.s.i. of pressure for pressure testing the fluidic conduits, a fluid containment bladder, a test fluid filtration system and an optical time domain reflectometer for testing optical conduits.
Patent GB-2471521-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for forming holding space for a cup
Inventor: KLEIN MATTHIAS
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2009-07-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device 1 for forming a holding space 6 for holding objects 7 in an essentially vertical orientation, especially for beverage containers such as cups, cans and bottles. The holding space is formed between a basic element 2 and a holding element 4 coupled with said basic element and movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position said holding element is arranged close to said basic element and wherein said holding element is movable in an essentially vertical direction, in particular, bendable, with respect to said basic element for moving into the second position. When in the second position the holding element spans the holding space between said holding element and said basic element. Said holding element may be formed as a plate having a through opening.
Patent GB-2458422-A (GB)
Title: Intermetallic aluminide polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutting elements
Inventor: KING WILLIAM W
IPC: C04B35/515
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: Machining and cutting tools including, but not limited to, rotary drill bits, milling tools, milling tools, wood shredders reamers and wire dies formed with at least one substrate having a layer of polycrystalline diamond disposed thereon. The polycrystalline diamond layer may be generally described as a polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) or PDC layer. The PDC may be formed by using an intermetallic aluminide catalyst. One example of such catalyst may include nickel aluminide used to form diamond to diamond bonds between adjacent diamond particles.
Patent GB-2472203-A (GB)
Title: Providing hotel room entertainment services over plural twisted wire pairs
Inventor: REES IAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2009-07-28
Abstract: Rooms 12 in a hotel 10 are provided with television video, sound and communications resources from resource controllers 14-20. Each room 12 has an instructing apparatus (30, fig.3) for requesting facilities from the resource controllers 14-20 and the resource controllers 14-20 send the requested facility to a receiving apparatus (34) in each room. The resource controllers and the apparatus in each room are provided on a Cat5, 6 or 7 Ethernet cable 22 network, each of one or more Cat5/6/7 cables comprising plural twisted wire pairs 28 employed in an Internet Protocol (IP) like packet communication method. To provide wide band television services, many twisted pairs 28 are employed in sequential turn together with indication in each packet of the proper sequence that the packet data occupies in an input television data stream which from which the packet data is derived.
Patent GB-2472396-A (GB)
Title: Slidable and pivotable double-ended tool
Inventor: CHEN PO-SHEN
IPC: B23B51/08
Filed: 2009-08-04
Abstract: The double-ended tool structure includes an inner spring 60 and a sliding assembly 70 that are disposed in a connecting sleeve 10. Outside the connecting sleeve are disposed an outer spring 40, a limiting sleeve 50 and at least one limiting member 20. The inner spring may be used to push the sliding assembly out of the connecting sleeve, the outer spring may be used to control the limiting sleeve to return to its original position and the limiting member may be used to position the sliding assembly in the connecting sleeve. When the sliding assembly is not in use, the structure will hide in the connecting sleeve completely, thereby avoiding undesired pivoting motion of the tool 72 during use. A middle portion of the tool is pivotally connected to at least one connecting rod 71 by a pivot pin 73 (figure 5).
Patent GB-2473660-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus comprising rollers for applying lotion
Inventor: PRASHAR KAMAL
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2009-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus for applying lotion to contours of a body comprises a handle 100, a bar 108 having two protruding ends 107, 109 mounted to an end of the handle, a flexible axle 112 mounted between the ends of the bar, and at least two rollers 114 rotatably mounted on the axle. Three rollers are preferably provided. The rollers may comprise foam or nylon, and may further comprise channels 115 to facilitate ease of loading with lotion. The handle may be extendable, preferably by means of telescopic shafts 122, 124. A rotation column 110 may be provided between the bar and the handle to facilitate rotation of the bar and rollers relative to the handle, preferably between positions in which the rollers and handle are either mutually perpendicular or parallel. A stand (116, figure 2) may be provided for storing the apparatus.
Patent GB-2461227-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional control of power adapter and load
Inventor: SAWYERS THOMAS P
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A system comprises a computer and an external power adapter configured to be connected to the computer to provide power to the computer. The computer comprises a computer control circuit that generates a computer control signal that is provided to the external power adapter and causes a change in an output voltage of the external power adapter. The external power adapter comprises an adapter control circuit that generates an adapter control signal that is provided to the computer and causes the computer to change its power draw. The computer and adapter control circuits generate the control signals on a common conductor interconnecting the computer and the external power adapter.
Patent GB-2476122-A (GB)
Title: MOS gas sensor apparatus and method of use
Inventor: JONES BETH A
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A gas sensor apparatus 20 includes a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) sensor 22 with a gas sensing surface 26 normally having a first sensitivity to a first species of flammable gas and a second sensitivity to a second, different species of flammable gas. A selective sensitivity-enhancement layer 28 is disposed on the gas sensing surface such that the first sensitivity becomes increased and the second sensitivity remains substantially unchanged. The layer 28 may be a silicon containing organosilicon compound.
Patent GB-2476302-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic vibration monitor for determination of the effect of the addition of lubricant on the condition of a machine or bearing
Inventor: ATKINSON JOHN KARL
IPC: F16N29/02
Filed: 2009-12-19
Abstract: An ultrasonic, sonic or acoustic vibration monitor apparatus comprising a portable unit that is capable of indicating a quantified level of bearing noise to an operator and capable of indicating the bearing noise before, during or after lubricant is added to machine or bearing such as to allow the operator to make an informed decision when to stop adding lubricant. The apparatus incorporates means to record the amount of lubricant that has been added to each bearing and the levels of vibration, and in particular the bearing noise, that each machine has experienced before and after the addition of lubricant and a means to identify individual bearings and/or machines both manually and/or automatically. The apparatus also incorporates means for storing data collected for individual bearings in such a way that historical records may be saved in a data repository such that inferences maybe drawn from historical data records and/or said data may be used for documentation purposes. The apparatus may also incorporate means for storing algorithms that may be used for determining the optimum level of lubrication for a particular bearing or machine. The apparatus may also incorporate means for storing or retrieving data locally at the bearing or machine lubrication point, for example to or from the memory of radio frequency identification tags.
Patent GB-674399-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing francis turbine runners and runners manufactured according to said method
IPC: F03B3/12
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: 674,399. Making turbines. AKTIEBOLAGET KARLSTADS MEKANISKA WERKSTAD. April 24, 1950 [Jan. 24, 1950], No. 10047/50. Class 83 (ii). [Also in Group XXVI] A method of manufacturing Francis turbine runners in which the rim and the blades are made separately and then welded together is characterized in that the rim and/or the blades is or are provided, on the parts liable to corrosion, with welded linings of corrosion-resistant material. A cast steel rim 1 has recesses 5, corresponding to the number of blades, cut in its interior surface, the side 9 of the recess conforming to the blade contour. The rim is rotated about a horizontal or inclined axis an stainless steel is welded into the recesses by means of an electrode. The rim is then clamped to a table 17 and the welded fillings are turned down with a tool 19 and finally polished. The recesses may be omitted, in which case the linings are chamfered by grinding. The linings are applied to the blades by clamping flat blades 21 in a vertical turning lathe (Fig. 2) and recessing each blade over an area 31 (Fig. 3) to the thickness of the welded lining. The recesses are filled with stainless steel as were those in the rim and the blades machined and bent to shape. When assembling the runner, the blades are supported by a disc 33 and tackwelded to the rim 1 after which the hub of the runner (not shown) is welded to the blades and finally the blades are welded to the rim, using stainless steel electrodes. The rim only may be coated and the blades made from stainless steel. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 636,084.
Patent GB-688392-A (GB)
Title: Improved tripod post particularly for use with wire fencing
IPC: H01B17/14
Filed: 1950-04-25
Abstract: 688,392. Fence posts. WOLSELEY SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE CO., Ltd., and MACNAMARA, H. J. April 25, 1951 [April 25, 1950], No. 10126/50. Class 45 A tripod post for wire fencing consists of a normally upright member having a screwed portion 2 at its lower end for engagement with the ground and a pair of ground stays 4 engaged at their upper ends over the upper end of the member 1 so as to be readily engageable and disengageable. The member 1 is formed at its upper end with a loop 3 with which an eye 5 on the upper end of each stay can engage. In an alternative construction the stays are connected to one eye of a double-eyed link, the other eye of which engages the member 1. Each stay has a spike 6 and ground plate 7 at its lower end. The post may be used to support the drum for electric fencing wire described in Specification 688,391.
Patent GB-897493-A (GB)
Title: Machine for crimping terminals on wires
Inventor: BATCHELLER HUGH WILLIAM
IPC: H01R43/04
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 897,493. Making electrical components; jointing by stamping; shearing. KENT MFG. CORPORATION. March 22, 1960, No. 10146/60. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). A machine for crimping the wire-gripping portion 24 of a connector member 20 about a stranded wire laid thereon comprises a vertically-reciprocable plunger 36 carrying crimping and cutting tools in mutual face-to-face contact for operating simultaneously on said wire-gripping portion 24 and the wire laid thereon, said cutting tool including means operating to gather and centre the strands of said wire immediately before said wire gripping portion is crimped. The machine has a base 26 and an upright frame 28, the base being provided with a track 30 along which a strip of connector members are fed to the crimping station. A friction drag shoe 32 bears on the connector strip as it is fed step-by-step into the machine by a feed pawl 34 cam-operated by the machine plunger 36 which carries a bifurcated cut-off tool 72 and a crimping tool 74, Fig. 6. The bifurcated portion of the cut-off tool serves to collect together the end portions of the wire strands before they are trimmed by the knife edge 88 which also severs the leading connector member from the strip. A passageway 98 is provided between the anvil 90 and the track 30 through which severed portions of the connector member and wire fall into a receptacle (not shown). A crimped joint made by the machine is shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-790094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to dispensing containers and closures therefor
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 1956-04-04
Abstract: 790,094. Container closures. WAITE, R. B. April 4, 1956 [April 6, 1955], No. 10298/56. Class 125(3). A container for dispersing toothpaste, shaving cream or similar materials has slidably arranged in its neck 11 a sealing plug 18 with a cylindrical portion 17 having an axial bore 24 and sealing rings 20, 21, the bore 24 being connected to a discharge port 25 by a smaller bore 26. When in the sealing position port 25 is closed by the neck.
Patent GB-859936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a surfacing composition
IPC: C08L63/00
Filed: 1959-03-25
Abstract: A bituminous material is mixed with a compound having more than one epoxy alkyl group attached directly to an amino nitrogen atom. Specified bituminous materials are coal tar, refined coal tar, pyrogenous waxes, coal tar pitch, edeleanu extract of a petroleum distillate or the bottoms product from the distillation of catalytically cracked gas oil.  The nitrogen to which the epoxy group is attached may be that of ammonia or a mono-or-poly-amine a list of which is given.  Preferred compounds are N, N-diglycidyl aniline N, N, N1, N1-tetra glycidyl methylene di aniline, N, N1-dimethyl-N, N1-diglycidyl m-phenylene diamine, N, N, N1, N1-tetraglycidyl diamino-diphenyl sulphone and N, N-diglycidyl butylamine, but other glycidyl amines are given.  Solvents, e.g. xylene, benzene or petroleum distillates may be added during the mixing and additional ingredients are the epoxy resins of Specification of 730,670, liquid glycidyl polyethers of polyhydric alcohols, inert fillers, e.g. sand quartz, shells, crushed rocks and resins, and alumina; pigments, e.g. asbestine and Carbosil; and hardeners, e.g. NaOH, KOH, Na phenoxide, formic or oxalic acids, phthalic anhydride, dimerized or trimerized fatty acids, BF3, AlCl3, ZnCl2, FeCl3, Zn fluoborate or fluosilicate, Mg perchlorate, phosphoric acid, n-butyl and diethyl-o-phosphates, hexa-ethyl tetraphosphate, and a long list of N-containing compounds of which diethylene tetramine is used in the examples, and which includes triethanolamine, diallylamine, adducts of amines with polyepoxides and their salts, and aminoamides derived from polybasic acids and polyamines.  The components of the compositions may be mixed in various orders.  Uses.  Coating concrete, asphalt, wood, steel or plaster, particularly in the form of roads, runways, dock areas, sidewalks, or tennis courts, by screeds, trowels, shovels, brooms, brushing, spraying or rolling.  Specification 819,107 also is referred to.ALSO:A bituminous material is mixed with an organic material having more than one epoxy group attached directly to an amino nitrogen atom.  Specified materials are; bituminous:-coal tar, refined coal tar, pyrogenous waxes, coal tar pitch, an Edeleanic extract of a petroleum distillate, or the bottoms product from the distillation of catalytically cracked gas oil; epoxy material:-N,N-diglycidyl aniline and N,N,N1,N1-terraglycidyl methylene dianiline and many others-the amino nitrogen to which the epoxy group is attached may be of a mono- or polyamine, suitable examples being given. Solvents may be added during the mixing. Additional ingredients are the epoxy resins of Specification 730,670; inert fillers, e.g. sand, quartz, shells, crushed rocks and resins, and alumina; and a curing agent (a long list being given). Specification 819,107 also is referred to.
Patent GB-802931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical circuit elements for simulating inductance
IPC: H02M1/15
Filed: 1956-04-05
Abstract: 802,931. Smoothing direct current. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. April 5, 1956 [April 5, 1955], No. 10459/56. Class 38 (2). The magnitude of ripple in the D.C. supplied to load Rl from a source of unidirectional voltage of value V resulting from superimposed nipple e, or from variations in lead impedance is reduced by the series connected resistor Re and emitter-collector path of transistor T, a capacitor Ceb being connected between the transistor base and ends of resistor Re remote from the emitter, and a resistor Rb being connected between the base and collector. Load Rl is decoupled by capacitor C. The capacitor Ceb which may be electrolytic, magnifies the smoothing effect of the transistor which exhibits impedance to A.C. greater than that to D.C. Resistor Re which has a value several times that of the internal emitter resistance provides negative A.C. feedback, and resistor Rb provides positive D.C. feedback.