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Patent GB-2451885-A (GB)
Title: A cap comprising a chemically non-bonded acid, for use in neutralizing ammonia released during hair coloration
Inventor: DAVID ELEONORE
IPC: A45D19/18
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A cap, e.g. a mobcap, comprising an acid which is chemically not bonded thereto, may be used to neutralize ammonia released during hair coloration by: <SL> <LI>(a) applying to hair an oxidative dye composition comprising aqueous ammonia and <LI>(b) subsequently cover the hair with such a cap. </SL> A package comprising such a cap and an oxidative hair colorant product is also provided. Suitable acids include citric acid, formic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, malic acid, hypochloric acid and sulphuric acid. The cap may comprise an absorbent layer, e.g. of a cellulosic (such as paper), wool, cotton or suitable polymeric material. The cap may also comprise a pH-sensitive colour indicator (to indicate when the hair colouration process has finished), a perfume and a malodour counteracting agent.
Patent GB-2444361-A (GB)
Title: Remote access system to unique item-specific parameters and method of transfer of data
Inventor: LONERGAN JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: The invention provides a remote access system for facilitating access to a database (20) of item-specific information. It comprises at least one database for retaining updatable item-specific information, together with a gateway server for connecting each database to the Internet or a similar communications network and interfacing the database with a telecommunications network, such as a mobile (cellular) telephone network, and includes means for accepting remote interrogations of a database via the telecommunications network from a mobile telephone handset or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). The method may include generating a SMS text message including an item identifier on a mobile phone or PDA, transmitting the item identifier to an indicated SMS target number to make an information request validating the item specified and generating item-specific information which is transmitted back to the mobile phone or PDA, thereby providing rapid access to additional item-specific information.
Patent GB-2454930-A (GB)
Title: Spout and wiping bar for paint can
Inventor: STUTTLE GREGORY PAUL
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: A clip on funnel A, or spout, for a container, preferably a paint can, allows pouring from the container in a controlled manner. The container may have a lid receibing cavity which the funnel/ spout A prevents spilling or leaking of container contents into by virtue of its providing a seal. The device has a bracing Support/ wiping bar D for wiping excess container contents, e.g. paint, from an applicator, e.g. paintbrush, back into the container. The device can be made of plastic or metal. The bracing support D has a recess which is used to place an applicator tool or brush inside it to prevent the applicator or brush from falling in to the container.
Patent GB-2457693-A (GB)
Title: Display comprising a parallax optic for providing private and public viewing modes
Inventor: PARRY-JONES LESLEY ANNE
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A display is provided having private and public viewing modes. The display comprises a display device, such as a LCD or LED device, and a parallax optic 3 comprising an array of parallax elements 4. Each of the elements 4 cooperates with a set of pixels 1,2 having at least one first pixel 1 and at least one second pixel 2. The parallax elements 4 restrict viewing of the first pixels 1 to a first viewing region and permit viewing of the second pixels 2 in a second viewing region. The display device displays a private image in the private mode by means of only the first pixels 1 and displays a non-private image in the public mode by means of at least the second pixels 2. In the private mode a second non-private image, which may be the same as the first non-private image, may be displayed by means of the second pixels 2.
Patent GB-2445304-A (GB)
Title: Ball launch monitoring system
Inventor: GOBUSH WILLIAM
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring ball launch conditions comprises a camera 5, an illumination device 9, a golf ball 1 having a surface to reflect/absorb light and a background screen 11 that absorbs/reflects light. A method of determining the kinematics of a golf ball is also disclosed and includes taking a background image of a field of view, without a golf ball present. Two or more images of a golf ball in motion are then acquired based on positive or negative imaging. The background image is subtracted from each of the two or more images of the golf ball. After subtracting the background image, the two or more images of the golf ball are analyzed to determine the location of the circular perimeter of the golf ball. Based on the location of the circular perimeter of the golf ball, the location of the center of the golf ball may be calculated. Knowing the location of the center of the golf ball increases the accuracy of measurements of kinematic characteristics such as sidespin, backspin, velocity, and launch angle.
Patent GB-2460036-A (GB)
Title: Sail incorporating a spar within its lower edge
Inventor: SIMONS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A sail for sailing downwind comprises a centre section 1 whose lower edge is attached to a lower spar 3, and two wing sections 6 and 7 which extend outward from each side of the centre section to increase the width of the sail significantly beyond that of the centre section. The sail may have an upper spar 2, and a peaked upper part 25 joined to the centre and wing sections. The sail may be supported by a halyard 19 and may be attached to the bow by a strop 20. The wing sections may be attached to port and starboard sheets 21 and 22 to control the angle of the sail to the wind, the whole sail assembly being approximately symmetrical about a vertical centre line, on which lie the halyard and strop attachment points. The sail offers advantages in ease of deployment and trimming, and is self-gibing.
Patent GB-2449346-A (GB)
Title: Locking pliers with release mechanism
Inventor: ENGVALL DAVID P
IPC: B25B7/12
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: Locking pliers 10 comprise a first handle 12 connected to a first jaw 13, a second handle 19 pivotably connected to the first handle, and a locking mechanism having a link 22 for locking a second jaw 17 in a closed position. A stop 35 for limiting the movement of the locking mechanism relative to the second handle is provided, as is a release lever 27 located between the locking mechanism and the second handle, the release lever not being in contact with the stop when the second handle is in the closed position. A protrusion 35 may be formed on the link or the release lever, which is separate from the stop. The release lever may be able to move relative to the stop when the second handle is in the closed position. The pliers may have a toggle locking mechanism of the over centre type.
Patent GB-2460060-A (GB)
Title: Reduced leakage current in a MEMS device
Inventor: LAMING RICHARD IAN
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A MEMS device (a micro-electrical-mechanical system) device comprises a first bond pad 3 provided on a surface and connected 5 to a first electrode; and a second bond pad 7 provided on the surface and connected 9 to a second electrode. The MEMS device is configured to reduce the effect of leakage current between the first bond pad and the second bond pad by placing the bond pads a greater distance apart, for example at the corners of the surface, or at opposed positions on the surface (figs 3, 4). Other configurations include placing the connecting tracks 5, 9 beneath the surface, placing barriers or trenches between or around the pads (figs 6, 7), or surface treatments (figs 8, 9).
Patent GB-2451927-A (GB)
Title: Spark plug with gap adjustable without removing the plug from the engine; top of piston acting as a spark electrode
Inventor: HOLMES NEVILLE TINSLEY
IPC: F02P15/04
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: This spark plug allows accurate setting or adjustment to the spark gap, without removal from the engine, by means of a thumb operated nut 3 which is marked in graduations around its circumference. The thumb nut 3 is held within the main body of the spark plug and engages an externally screw-threaded sheath 4 of the central electrode 8. The gap may be set by using a test lamp such that the thumb nut 3 is turned until the lamp lights to indicate that the gap is zero and then winding back to the desired gap. The electrode(s) at the base of the plug may be removed and an area 12, eg a coating or a domed insert, on the top of the piston 11 used instead as the other electrode. An "earth" piston ring 13 may be provided to overcome any deficiency in the earthing between the piston 11, the ordinary rings and the cylinder wall.
Patent GB-2463054-A (GB)
Title: Device for monitoring the removal of items placed in compartments of a blister package using ambient light
Inventor: GAL CATHERINE
IPC: A61J7/04
Filed: 2008-08-30
Abstract: A device 1 for monitoring the removal of articles 3 contained in compartments 20 of standard blister package 2. The compartments 20 are covered with a breakable cover 21. The removal of a drug 3 out of the blister package 2 is detected by photosensitive sensors located under the compartments 20. The device 1 includes an opaque frame support 11 comprising cavities 12 which accommodate the standard blister package 2 and covers the transparent faces of each compartment 20 keeping light from the photosensitive sensors before the cover 21 is torn. When the cover 21 of a compartment 20 is torn and a drug 3 is removed from the compartment 20 the photosensitive sensors will detect ambient light and therefore produce signals which are delivered to the electronic module 4 containing a data processing unit.
Patent GB-2469296-A (GB)
Title: Modular stent assembly
Inventor: HANSEN PALLE MUNK
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A compressible and expandable stent assembly 20 comprising a plurality of stent sections (22, 24, 26), each section provided with at least one set of coupling elements (28, 30) wherein the coupling elements (28,30) of 2 different sections have co operating forms to lock together in a substantially fixed manner. This may utilise a snap fit connection and provide a fixation in all directions of stent movement. A coupling head with a generally round head, tapered straightened sides and side extending flanges may be employed. The head may also be curved in the circumferential direction of the stent. The sections may have similar characteristics or different ones. The stent sections may be identical or the end ones may be distinct. The device may form a stent, a stent graft, an occlusion device or a vena cava filter.
Patent GB-2459196-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner with an ultraviolet sterilisation arrangement
Inventor: GARCIA KEN
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: A combination vacuum cleaner and ultraviolet disinfecting device is presented having a vacuum for cleaning a cleaning medium, such as a carpet, and a'UV light source for radiation of the cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device provides a multiple of safety switches, such as tilt switches to prevent power supply to the UV light source under certain conditions. Safety switches are provided requiring a constant activation of a switch by the user on the device handle, activation of contact switches indicating the device is in contact with the cleaning medium, activation of a switch indicating the device is in an in-use position, and a tilt sensor to prevent power supply to the UV light if the device, or a portion thereof, is tilted beyond a preselected degree.
Patent GB-2470386-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanically operable parking brake
Inventor: GUSTAFSSON MAGNUS
IPC: B60T13/74
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: An electromechanically operable parking brake system for motor vehicles wherein at least one brake device (38, fig 3) is lockable by a brake module (36, fig 3), a control unit (34, fig 3) is electrically coupled to the brake module (36, fig 3) and is further adapted to generate a first control signal for generating a first brake application force, and wherein a safeguard mechanism is adapted to generate a second control signal for applying a second brake application force, wherein the second brake application force is larger in magnitude than the first brake application force. The difference between the first and second forces may be predefined or may be dependent on the inclination of the vehicle. The second control signal may be generated on a drivers demand or may be generated in response to the driver leaving the vehicle.
Patent GB-2460746-A (GB)
Title: Feedback Control using a Simulator of a Subterranean Structure
Inventor: GUYAGULER BARIS
IPC: G05B6/02
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: Method, system and article of feedback control in a simulation framework 300, wherein any one of plural output metrics 'y' such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, flow volume or phase saturation from a simulator 304 of a subterranean structure such as a formation or reservoir is selected and a value for the selected output metric is received from the simulator. In response to the received value of the selected output metric and a target value 'Ysp' of the selected output metric, at least one setting of the simulator is adjusted by a feedback controller 306 such as a PlD controller or a fuzzy logic controller whereby the inputs to said simulator are based on the difference between said simulator output metrics value and the target value with preferably an additional selection input 312. Preferably the additional input is based on an output of a model of the subterranean structure.
Patent GB-634367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in building blocks
IPC: E04B2/56
Filed: 1946-04-01
Abstract: 634,367. Moulds for concrete blocks. MILLET, R. April 1, 1946, No. 10039. Convention date, March 7, 1944. [Class 87 (ii)] [Also in Group X] In moulding a building block with a recess 1 traversed by a reinforcing rod 2, the base 5 of the mould is formed with a core 4 having a slot 6 to receive the rod 2. Before casting the concrete, a piece of wood, rubber or plastic material is placed in the slot above the rod 2 to keep the concrete clear of the rod.
Patent GB-101688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Saddle Trees.
Inventor: BEAL FREDERICK CURRY
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 1916-07-18
Abstract: 101,688. Beal, F. C. July 18, 1916. Riding saddles.-Relates to saddle trees having side boards hinged or fixed to front and rear arches. The arches a, b are held in their set positions by braces c connected to the arches between their crests and feet and high enough to avoid contact with the animal's back. The tree may be made of channel-section metal, in which case the ends of the braces may be forked, as shown at f, f<1> in Fig. 1. The tree may otherwise be made of tubular metal. The braces are curved to follow the contour of the saddle seat. Suspension webs m carried by the axches are strained by crosswebs m<1> connected to the braces.
Patent GB-1038896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the winding of yarn
Inventor: JOHNSON BRYAN KINGSLEY
IPC: B65H54/32
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: Yarn is spun throughout the wind with a cyclically varying length of traverse stroke in such a way that the amount of yarn laid in each cycle or on a low whole number of cycles corresponds to the length of yarn necessary to make a textile article of required dimensions.  It is explained that when yarn is withdrawn from a package built by traverse strokes cyclically varying in length, the take-off tension, on which depends the dimension of a panel of fabric knitted from the yarn, also varies according to the cycle.  The invention aims therefore to obviate any variation in dimension as between one panel and another derived from a single package built with a cyclically varying traverse-stroke and permits the use as knitting supply packages of nylon continuous filament yarn built with a cyclically-varying traverse stroke, in particular "composite build packages" which when produced with a hydraulic builder unit are of true cone shape at each end and have certain stated advantages.  A preferred package is wound in cycles each comprising between 2 and 5 traverse-strokes.
Patent GB-308979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to coffee percolaters
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 1929-04-02
Abstract: 308,979. Delsuc, E., (known as Delsuc, C.). March 29, 1928, [Convention date]. Pots and jugs.-A coffee percolator a is provided with a heat absorbing body m placed above the ground coffee and from which it is separated by a perforated plate s for the purpose of reducing the temperature of the hot water to below 80‹ C. before it reaches the ground coffee p. It is stated that the flavour of the coffee berry is due to a liquid which decomposes rapidly at 80‹ C. As shown, the percolator a is filled with an external flange b for supporting it on the coffee pot, the base f being perforated. The heat absorbing body m is provided with projections r to allow the added water to percolate readily. The dimensions of the members mare determined by the specific heat of the material employed. For aluminium and porcelain its volume should be approximately equal to that of the ground coffee employed.
Patent GB-1422422-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic fuel injectio- valves for internal combustion engines
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1422422 Electromagnetic fuel injectors ROBERT BOSCH GmbH 2 March 1973 [3 March 1972] 10261/73 Heading F1B The valve member 12 is biased against a seat 15 by a spring 35 and is connected to an electromagnet armature 33 and a compensating piston 41. The fuel supply pressure acting on the member 12  acts on one end-face 44 of the piston 41, the other end-face 43 being effectively subject to substantially atmospheric pressure. The piston diameter DKI is equal or substantially equal to the diameter DSI of the member 12 at the maximum diameter of seat engagement and thus with the member seated the fuel pressure forces acting to open and close the injector are substantially equal. A spring wire 45 connecting the piston 41 and armature 33 and the member 34 articulated to the armature 33 and the member 12 permit slight misalignment of the axes of the guide bores of the piston, armature and member. A restrictor 31 in the fuel flow-path to the injector chamber 22 provides, when the injector is open, a pressure less than the supply pressure in the chamber to compensate for the increased cross-sectional area of the valve member subject to fuel pressure and tending to open the injector. The fuel may be supplied to the injector 10 by an engine-driven gear or piston pump 19 with a pressure regulating valve 23 to provide a desired supply pressure, e.g. 200 or 400 bar. The valve 23 may be combined with a pressure accumulator. The compensating piston (93), Fig. 3 (not shown), and the restrictor (82) may be mounted in a bush (95) mounted in the injector body and formed in a threaded part (81) mounted in the valve member (67), respectively, for interchangeability. The valve member (67) may have a throttling pintle (74), Fig. 3a (not shown), at its downstream end and the member may have line contact with the valve seat (71). The compensating piston (138), Fig. 5 (not shown), may be connected between the armature and the valve member (132), the connecting rod (155) between the piston and member may be coupled thereto by ball and socket joints (161, 163, 162, 164). The injector discharge openings may be provided in a pin portion of the valve member downstream of the seat engaging surface. A pintle portion of the valve member downstream of the seat engaging surface may be spaced from a surrounding bore in the injector body and at least one bore extend through the pintle portion. The space and bore provide parallel fuel flow-paths.
Patent GB-857692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rake wheels
IPC: A01D80/00
Filed: 1957-03-29
Abstract: 857,692. Haymaking machines. VAN DER LELY N. V., C. March 29, 1957 [April 5, 1956], No. 10365/57. Class 6(3). Relates to a haymaking machine of the type having a plurality of rake-wheels arranged obliquely to the line of travel and driven by ground-contact. According to the Specification each rake-wheel has a central part from which tines extend, each tine being hooked around a neighbouring tine between the central part and its free outer end, there being no rim provided on the wheel. In one form shown, the central part comprises a disc 5 secured to a hub 1 rotatable on an axle 4 and a further disc 6 having apertures 14 which may be aligned with corresponding apertures 12 in the disc 5 and through which the bent ends 16 of the tines are inserted and are secured therein by a clamping ring 11 bolted to the disc 5. Each tine has a radial portion 17 which is bent at 20 to form a tangential portion 21 and bent again around an adjacent tine 18, at 22, finally extending rearwardly at 23 relatively to the direction of rotation. In a modification, Fig. 3, the innermost portions 30 of the tines extend substantially tangentially to the clamping ring which is composed of segments 32, and the outermost tine-portions 24 are hooked. Specifications 857,693, 857,694 and 857,695 are referred to.
Patent GB-473341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in aircraft
IPC: B64D33/08
Filed: 1936-04-08
Abstract: 473,341. Cooling aircraft engines. ELLOR, J. E., and PARAVICINI. T. P. DE. April 8, 1936, No. 10381. [Class 4] One or more radiators for a liquid-cooled aero-engine are housed inside the leading edge of a wing in one or more ducts to which air is admitted through one or more openings in the leading edge, the air being caused to flow through the radiator or radiators in a direction parallel to the front or main spar, mechanical means being provided to increase the air pressure on the upstream side of the radiator or radiators ; the duct being so shaped as to convert the pressure energy of the airstream leaving the radiator or radiators into kinetic energy and having the discharge outlet into the external air stream at a point of low pressure. In one form, Fig. 2, an engine is mounted within a cowling A<1> which is continuous with the surface of a wing A<2> having spars B, B'. Tubular radiators C, C<1> are mounted in tunnels in front of spar B. Air is led to the radiators through leading edge openings D, D' and circulated by fans E, E<1>. The airstreams passing through the radiators unite at F and discharge through conduits passing respectively above and below spar B<1> and which unite at the trailing side of the spar. The discharge aperture at the trailing edge is variable in area by flaps F<3>. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which a downwardly and rearwardly directed discharge conduit G is provided on the underside of cowling A<1>. In a further modification, Fig. 4, the airstreams leaving the radiators are passed forwards over the engine and discharge through an annular orifice H variable in area by axial movement of a nose piece H<1> in the manner described in Specification 473,340.
Patent GB-378402-A (GB)
Title: Typewriter adapted for use in ethiopian languages by the use of special signs
IPC: B41J3/01
Filed: 1931-04-09
Abstract: 378,402. Typewriters. BIRROU, A., 58, Lewisham Park, London. April 9, 1931, No. 10421. [Class 100 (iv).] Types.-A typewriter for the Amharic or Ethiopian language is provided with types, such as are shown in Fig. 1, for characters of the fundamental or " Geez " category, and other types, such as are shown in Fig. 2, for typing appendages to the fundamental characters to produce characters, such as are shown in Fig. 3, of the "Kaib," " Salis," and other categories. The appendage - types may be operated by dead-keys.