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Patent GB-2433967-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic torque converter
Inventor: FLACK ROY EDWARD
IPC: F16H3/72
Filed: 2007-01-02
Abstract: An electromagnetic torque converter comprises input rotors 1, stators 2, intermediate rotor 3, an epicyclic gearbox 4 and output rotors 5. Intermediate rotor 3 contains magnetic material. The input rotors 1, the stators 2 and the output rotors 5 contain magnetic material and electric windings. The input rotors 1 are connected to one member of the epicyclic gearbox, the intermediate rotor 3 is connected to a second member of the epicyclic gearbox and the output rotors 5 are connected to the third member of the epicyclic gearbox. As the input rotors 1 rotate, the intermediate rotor 3 and output rotors 5 rotate in the same direction as the input rotors 1 at a slower speed. The torque convener may be used in a vehicle, e.g. a bicycle, having an infinitely variable automatic transmission and a lock-up clutch. It may also used as an independent electrical motor for powering the vehicle and as an independent generator. Electrical power is extracted to act as a vehicle brake or to regenerate an energy store.
Patent GB-2435857-A (GB)
Title: Storing and moving stacked shopping basket.
Inventor: GRAHAM WILL
IPC: B62B1/22
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A device for storing stacked shopping baskets comprises a stand 10 with a base 11 and an upright wall 15. The base 11 is recessed so as to receive at least a first basket 13 in a stack 14. An anchor element 23 is connected to an upright member (19, fig 6) and is movable therealong, according to the height of the stack 14 and is releasably connected to the basket stack 14 so as to allow selective anchoring of the stack 14 to the upright 19. The anchor 23 allows the stand 10 to be moved easily on wheels (17, fig 3) without risk of the stack 14 toppling.
Patent GB-2447918-A (GB)
Title: Artwork Product
Inventor: DUTTON GLEN
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: An artwork product 2 comprises a tray structure 3 erected from a blank of foldable sheet material. The external base 6 of the structure has an artwork receiving layer laminated thereto. The laminated material can be a canvas or other textured material, for example wovensheet, or may be water colour receiving paper. Lamination may occur prior to the blank being cut or creased and the product may be preprinted. The blank of material may alternatively comprise a transluscent or transparent foldable plastic sheet material, to enable the artwork to be backlit by a suitable light source, or may be constructed from a foldable board material. Inner panels 10 of the product may include hanging holes 22.
Patent GB-2448506-A (GB)
Title: Implanted energy harvester with hydraulically driven linear generator for powering a further implanted device
Inventor: ROBERTS STEPHEN
IPC: A61N1/378
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: An implanted energy harvester for a patient uses motion within the patient to drive an electric generator via a hydraulic system. Preferably the system comprises a pressure sensitive element 4 connected to a generator 6 via conduit 10 containing a working fluid 12. The element 4 may have a pressure bladder 8 placed against the wall of the patient's heart or a blood vessel such as an artery 44 so that blood pressure fluctuations or heart movement transfers to the working fluid. The pressurised fluid 12 entering the generator cavity 18 moves the generator member 20 within the fixed generator parts 22 to generate power which is fed to regulation circuits 34 and battery 36. The pressure element may alternatively be part of a pacing electrode lead (50) implanted in the patients heart (see figs 2a,b) where a pressure sensitive bladder (8) at the lead tip transmits pressure pulse within conduit (10) of the lead.
Patent GB-2451643-A (GB)
Title: A device which reduces the effects of wind or water energy by rotating
Inventor: GOODALL PETER ROBERT
IPC: A45B23/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: The invention entails an apparatus which is able to protect an object from wind or water energy by rotating. The device may be a lighter-than-air balloon / airship 4, which is provided with wind turbines 1 such that energy from oncoming air is reduced /absorbed / dissipated by the rotation of the turbines. Preferably turbines at different positions are braked differentially such that the resistance of the balloon at different locations causes controlled movement / turning. The turbines may be linked to generators 3 to produce electricity. The apparatus may also be applicable to coastal applications, wherein a water turbine may be used to absorb wave energy from oncoming waves, thereby protecting cliffs, and any other structures from erosion and damage. The apparatus may assume the form of an umbrella 77 which can rotate when acted upon by the wind 52c or rain. The rotation of the umbrella reduces the effects of the wind or rain on the bearer.
Patent GB-2441648-A (GB)
Title: Attaching a disk to a spindle of a spinstand
Inventor: PETTMAN SIMON YORICK
IPC: G11B17/028
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: Apparatus for attaching a disk 5 to a spindle 4 of a spinstand (1) includes a spindle 4 having a fluid pressure port 23 therethrough for delivery of fluid pressure. A spindle adapter 40 is adapted to be attached to the spindle 4 and for holding a disk 5. The spindle adapter 40 has a piston 55 movable therein to clamp a disk 5 between the piston 55 and an opposing surface 64 in response to fluid pressure applied through the spindle fluid pressure port 23. A disk 5 can be attached to the spindle 4 by offering the disk 5 up to the spindle adapter 40, and applying fluid pressure to the spindle fluid pressure port 23 to cause the piston 55 to clamp the disk 5 against the opposing surface 64. The disk 5 can then be spun up on the spindle 4. The spindle may be an inverted spindle and the lower most test surface of the disc registers against the top surface 63, 64 of the cap 60 which is registered against the spindle adaptor. The spindle adaptor provides a know z-height datum.
Patent GB-2443543-A (GB)
Title: Improved spade-type bit
Inventor: DURFEE LAVERNE R
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: The bit (1) has a longitudinally extending shank (2) having a quick release connection (4) formed at one end thereof for attachment to a driving tool such as a drill. The opposite end of the shank is formed with a cutting member (6). The cutting member is formed as a twisted planar member having a generally helical shape. A screw tip (30;30') is provided along the longitudinal axis of the bit for guiding the bit through the workpiece.
Patent GB-2459477-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for applying and maintaining the tension of a load bearing fabric on an item of furniture
Inventor: JUHASZ FERENC
IPC: A47C7/22
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: An arrangement 10 for tensioning and maintaining the tension of a load-bearing fabric 12 comprises two retaining members 26,28 which are arranged to pivotally engage opposing ends of a main supporting frame 14. The retaining members 26, 28 can be moved from an open position, as shown in Fig. 2, to a closed position in which they engage one another, as shown in Fig.4B. As the retaining members move to the closed position they trap the peripheral rim 16 of the fabric and stretch the fabric in opposite directions so that it becomes tensioned. Securing means, e.g. screw 48, may be provided for securing the retaining members 26, 28 in the closed position. The tensioning apparatus may be used with any fabric suitable for use with furniture. In an embodiment, the fabric is woven PVC-coated polyester and the main supporting frame 14 forms part of a seat portion or a seat back of a chair or stool.
Patent GB-2462064-A (GB)
Title: Pendant including an absorbent disk
Inventor: RASHID ASRAR
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A pendant 6 includes first and second halves that are hinged together allowing both halves to pivot around a hinge axis 15. Inside the pendant there is a recess that holds an absorbent disk 1. Solutions with various properties, such as fragrant or medicinal, are applied to the disc and through holes 17 are provided in the walls of the pendant to enable the frangrance or medicament to escape. The absorbent disk 1 is removable or replaceable from within the pendant. The absorbent disc may be impregnated with compounds which are released or activated by moistening the disc and the disk may comprises multiple layers by means of which multiple or different types of olfactory may be released.
Patent GB-2455833-A (GB)
Title: Handguard for firearms
Inventor: FRANCE TIMOTHY F LA
IPC: F41C23/16
Filed: 2008-08-19
Abstract: A handguard (i.e. foregrip or forend) for a firearm having a longitudinal barrel (14) comprises a first handguard housing (30) positionable along the barrel and adapted to be secured to the firearm, a second handguard housing (32) having an end pivotally secured to the first handguard housing (30) about a transverse pivot axis (64), and a latching mechanism (76) carried by the second handguard housing (32). The latching mechanism (76) latches the second handguard housing (32) in a closed condition with respect to the first handguard housing (30) when the first handguard housing (30) is secured to the firearm, and unlatches the second handguard housing (32) from the closed condition whereupon the second handguard housing (32) is pivotally urgeable about the transverse pivot axis (64) to an open condition with respect to the first handguard housing (30).
Patent GB-2466620-A (GB)
Title: Syringe actuator
Inventor: MEYER PAUL ARTHUR ROLAND
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A device (1) for one-handed actuation of a syringe (7), said device comprising a portion (2) for holding the barrel of the syringe (7), a lever (3) pivotally connected to the barrel-holding portion (2), and a portion (5) for holding the plunger (10) of the syringe (7) which is configured to transform the pivoting movement of the lever (3) into a linear, actuating movement of the plunger (10), such that the lever (3) configured to move in an orientation which follows the natural arc of flexion of a finger of a user.
Patent GB-2453697-A (GB)
Title: A bus interconnect device and a data processing apparatus including such a bus interconnect device
Inventor: BRUCE ALISTAIR CRONE
IPC: H01P3/02
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A bus interconnect device is provided comprising a parallel plate waveguide (108) for coupling together a plurality of devices (103a, 103b) . This provides an efficient and flexible approach for providing interconnect functionality within a data processing apparatus. The coupling of the devices to the waveguide is achieved by via antennas inserted into the waveguide through a plate opening. The waveguide is designed for RF signals.
Patent GB-2468654-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow connector
Inventor: MCGRELLIS NICHOLAS EDWARD
IPC: F16L37/48
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid flow connector for attachment to a spout, such as a tap. The connector has a body 2 having an inlet 6 and an outlet 8, the inlet configured to sealably engage with a spout. In addition, the connector has flexible securing means (12, Figure 8) configured to releasably secure the connector to a portion of said spout external to the connector. The flexible securing means may comprise a strap (12) and/or a bracket (26, Figure 8) connected to the body 2. The flexible securing means (12) may have a touch and hold fastener portion (18, 20, Figure S). The connector may also incorporate a non-return valve (28, Figure 9), which may be arranged in the outlet 8. The invention also relates to a shower attachment (Figures 7, 8) for attaching to a hot and cold-water tap having at least one of said connectors.
Patent GB-581493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to propellers, pumps or turbines of the axial flow type
IPC: F03B3/14
Filed: 1944-05-24
Abstract: 581,493. Axial-flow pumps and turbines. GILL, J. H. W. May 24, 1944, No. 10020. [Classes 110 (i) and 110 (iii)] [Also in Group XXXIII] Varying angular position of blades.-In an axial-flow turbine or pump rotor or propeller in which the blades are rotatably supported in the hub, each blade B has a root spigot B<1> bearing in the hub A at B<2>, B<3> and lying parallel to the spigot C<1> of the opposite blade C, so that the blades have adequate support. The spigots B<1>, C<1> carry arms D, E extending longitudinally of the hub, and operated by links from an axially-sliding control rod, the spigots having interengaging teeth B<4>, C<4> to ensure that the blades are rotated equally; the longitudinal arrangement of the mechanism permits the use of long levers in a relatively small hub. If there are two pairs of blades, each pair is arranged in the above manner, in a plane parallel to that of the other pair, and the angle between the pairs of blades may be made such that each of the second pair of blades will be approximately central in one of the air streams passing between the blades of the first pair: more than two pairs may be used, and the pairs may be parallel inclined or at right angles to each other. According to the Provisional Specification, the control rod may be moved in the hub to effect rotation of the blades or the rod may be fixed and the hub moved axially by means such as an adjustable thrust bearing. The control may be automatically effected by mechanism responsive to changes in speed or loading of the rotor; arrangements of weights acting by centrifugal force in addition to or in place of other control means are referred to.
Patent GB-428644-A (GB)
Title: Valve gear, especially for internal combustion engines
IPC: F01L1/22
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 428,644. Valve gear. THOMPSON PRODUCTS, Inc., 2196, Clarkwood Road, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. April 3, 1934, No. 10075. Convention date, April 13, 1933. [Class 7 (vi)] Clearance is automatically regulated by providing the fulcrum 42 of the valve rocker 30 with a wedging-cam 40 which bears against a spring abutment 50 and is connected to a spring 44 tending to increase the wedging action. The spring 44 has its ends connected at each side of the rocker to blocks 46, which carry the fulcrum 42 and slide in guides on the engine. In a modification, the cam 40 is mounted on an eccentric on the fulcrum 42, the spring 44 acting between the cam and the eccentric. In another form, the wedging-cam is mounted on an eccentric provided on the fulcrum of an overhead valve rocker. Specification 408,131 is referred to.
Patent GB-127808-A (GB)
Title: Feed Roll for Grain and Speed Cleaning Machines or the like.
IPC: B07B13/16
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 127,808. Aktieselskabet Jens Nielsen Maskinfabrik. June 3, 1918, [Convention date]. Feeding - devices for granular and like materials.-A feed-roll for grain and seed cleaning machines or the lilie, the spikes of which are adjrstable relatively to the roll surface, comprises disks 3 rotatably mounted on a shaft 1 and having in their end surfaces recesses 4, Fig. 2, to accommodate flat bars 5 which form the spikes. Teeth on the inner ends of the bars engage with ribs or teeth 2 on the shaft. The disks are held together by a rod 7, and a spring-pressed pin 11 passing through holes in the rim and hub of the end disk engages the teeth 2 so as to lock the disks to the shaft. The amount of projection of the spikes is varied by withdrawing the pin 11 and rotating the disks about the shaft, after which the pin is re-engaged with the teeth 2. In a modification, Fig. 4, a spring rod 15 on the shaft 1 has a lug 19 which engages recesses in the hub of a pulley 17 secured to the disks 3.
Patent GB-944403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical converter equipment for use in h.v.d.c. transmission
Inventor: AINSWORTH JOHN DESMOND
IPC: H02M7/15
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 944,403. Semi-conductor devices, circuits for ; bi-stable valve circuits. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. March 21, 1961 [March 22, 1960], No. 10093/60. Headings H3P and H3T. [Also in Divisions G1 and H2] A circuit arrangement for controlling the firing of a converting element MV in a converting system (see Division H2) comprises a bistable circuit including a pair of silicon controlled rectifiers SCR1, SCR2 (or mercury valves) whose gate circuits alternately receive timing pulses. A " start " pulse fires SCR2 and so applies a grid voltage to the valve MV. A subsequent " stop " pulse fires SCR1 causing SCR2 to stop conducting by means of a commutating circuit C1, R1, R2, R3. To protect the trigger circuit against excess voltage derived from the main valve under fault conditions a spark gap SG and a non-linear silicon carbide R5 resistor are connected across the grid circuit, and a capacitor C2 protects against spurious voltages. A common transformer may provide the "stop" and "start" pulses (Fig. 3, not shown). Fig. 4 shows an arrangement supplementary to Fig. 2 to prevent both SCR's firing simultaneously causing " fire-through." A relay RL adopts a voltage corresponding to the lowest cathode voltage (normally zero volts). On a fault occurring when both SCRs conduct the relay RL operates. An alternative circuit using mercury arc valves is disclosed (Fig. 8, not shown). Remote control is effected by firing the trigger circuits from the output of photocells, a light beam on the photo-cells being provided by a remote lamp and being modulated to give firing signals (Fig. 9, not shown).
Patent GB-809182-A (GB)
Title: Etching apparatus
IPC: C23F1/08
Filed: 1957-03-28
Abstract: 809,182. Etching. NEUHAUS, F. March 28, 1957, No. 10126/57. Class 100(2) An apparatus for the etching of printing plates, cliches and the like comprises nozzles which spray etching liquid on to the articles to be etched, the nozzles being carried on a float resting on the etching liquid, and arranged to be adjustable in height relative to the float so that they set themselves relative to the level of the liquid. The etching liquid is contained in a tank 1, Fig. 3, having inclined extensions 3, 3<1> to two opposite sides, said extensions each carrying two horizontally arranged rows of brackets 7 for supporting plates 6. A horizontal tube 9 is connected to a source of compressed air and attached to floats 11, 12 comprising hollow tubes. The floats are guided for vertical movement on brackets on the ends of the tank, and the height of the tube 9 is adjusted by a screw 16. The tube 9 is provided with nozzle openings at a slight angle to the vertical to spray the liquid upwardly and sideways against the plates, the nozzle openings being 0.08 inches below the surface. The brackets 7 are perforated or provided at their ends with gutters to pass off the liquid and screens 27 prevent the returned liquid from immediately mixing with the unused liquid. The wall surfaces behind the plates are grooved or indented to reduce the area of contact and allow liquid to run down: freely behind the plates. In another form, only one wall has an inclined extension carrying plates, and the nozzle openings are all inclined in the same direction. In another form, Fig. 5, plates 6 are carried in brackets 7 on all four walls of the tank. The tube 9<1> is bent into rectangular shape, all the openings 10 being outwardly inclined. The float mechanism 11' is rectangular and surrounds the tube 9' and a central float 12<1> is provided. In both forms the floats are provided with brackets 24, 25 vertically slidable in grooves in brackets 20, 21 on the tank.
Patent GB-557301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electric lamp sockets
IPC: H01R33/08
Filed: 1942-07-21
Abstract: 557,301. Lamp-holders. BRITISH THOMSONHOUSTON CO., Ltd. July 21, 1942, No. 10146. Convention date, July 22, 1941. [Class 38 (i)] [Also in Group XI] A holder 12 for the adjacent ends of two tubular lamps 10, 11 of a series has a base 14 from which the lamp sockets 15, 16 project upwardly facing one another but offset so that the ends of the lamps overlap and lie side by side to produce the effect of a continuous line of light. The lamp sockets may be of the kind described in Specification 526,713 and one of them is connected to a contact of a socket 27 for a starting switch of the type described in Specification 548,489. Two starting switches are connected in parallel through ballast reactances to the supply, the circuit being as described in Specification 534,004, [Group XL].
Patent GB-1421761-A (GB)
Title: Liquid fuel injection pumping apparatus
IPC: F02M41/14
Filed: 1972-03-04
Abstract: 1421761 Fuel injection pumps CAV Ltd 21 Feb 1973 [4 March 1972] 10215/72 Heading F1A [Also in Division G3] The injection timing of a fuel injection pump is controlled by a pressure-operated piston 21 operable to move e.g. a cam ring 18, the supply of pressure to the piston being controlled by a servovalve 26 responsive to pressures dependent on the quantity of fuel supplied by the pump to an associated engine and to the speed of the engine. The engine speed dependent pressure is obtained from a feed pump (10) driven by the engine and feeding through a control valve (15) which produces a pressure which varies with the square of the engine speed. This pressure is applied to the lefthand end of the servovalve 26, the latter being urged to the left by a spring 31 acting through a push rod 32. The pressure dependent on pump delivery quantity is supplied through a restriction 34 to assist the spring 31, and is taken from a point between a quantity control device (11) and the injection pump inlet. The position established by the valve 26 opens a port 27 leading to the lefthand end of the piston 21 either to low pressure or feed pump pressure. To ensure that the piston 21 is held in its "retarded" position for starting, a spring (35) may be disposed between the rod 32 and the valve 26.
Patent GB-331573-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved panelling or like material
IPC: C08L61/10
Filed: 1929-04-02
Abstract: 331,573. Sinclair, D. April 2, 1929. Transformers.-Sheet material for panelling is made by pressing or rolling bagasse or similar fibrous material into sheets, impregnating with shellac varnish or artificial resin varnish, compressing to expel the excess liquid, and baking under pressure. The material known under the registered Trade-Mark "Celotex" may be used, and the impregnating liquid may be that known under the registered Trade-Mark " Bakelite." The impregnation may be carried out at high temperature. The material is then placed between pressure-plates which are clamped together, the excess liquid expelled being collected for re-use and baked in an oven at about 200‹ C. for 45 to 60 minutes. The pressure-plates may be of mild steel, and may be faced with zinc if a smooth surface is desired. The material may be pressed in a mould having openings for the discharge of the excess liquid. The sheets may be faced with aluminium by inserting sheets of the latter in the press or mould. Material suitable for screening purposes in electrical and wireless apparatus may be made by interposing a sheet of copper gauze or other conducting material between two sheets of the impregnated board, compressing and baking. Metal turnings or filings may be introduced into the fibrous material during or after the impregnation. By using iron filings a material suitable for the cores of electrical transformers is produced. To make the sheets partly flexible, linseed oil may be added to the impregnating varnish.
Patent GB-180505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in machines for moulding concrete building blocks
IPC: B28B7/10
Filed: 1921-04-07
Abstract: 180,505. Banger, H. April 7, 1921. Moulds. - In a machine for moulding building-blocks comprising a mould rigidly mounted in a frame and having a movable bottom reciprocated vertically by means of a plunger operated by a hand-lever, the handlever G is mounted cn a floating fulcrum carried by the upper end of an arm H pivoted to the frame. The plunger consists of two stems B provided with struts e and connected by a rod F, to which the end of the lever G is pivoted. The plunder can be secured in its upper position by means of an arm J having notches j which engage the shaft h. Cores may be mounted in the mould on crossbars d.