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Patent GB-2458959-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic surveying using a crossed electric dipole transmitter with selectable orientations
Inventor: MACGREGOR LUCY
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: Various controlled source electromagnetic survey methods for surveying subterranean strata are described. The methods rely on an electromagnetic source 22 comprising two orthogonal horizontal electric dipole transmitters Tx, Ty. Broadcast signals from the two transmitters combine to provide a corresponding resultant virtual dipole transmitter v. The effective orientation of the resultant dipole transmitter v may be arbitrarily selected so that data for arbitrary transmitter orientations may be provided (e.g. inline or broadside as desired). This is achieved without needing to move a source around, or to provide separate sources for each desired orientation. In some examples, a desired resultant virtual transmitter orientation may be provided by applying appropriately scaled drive signals Sx, Sy to the two transmitters. In other cases, a desired effective resultant virtual transmitter orientation may be provided by applying equal drive signals to the two transmitters, but scaling the receiver signals associated with each transmitter relative instead. I.e. in some cases the relative scaling may be applied at the transmission stage, and in other cases the relative scaling may be applied at the detection stage.
Patent GB-2448424-A (GB)
Title: Photoluminescent emergency lighting system
Inventor: STOKES PETER DAVID
IPC: F21W107/30
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: A photoluminescent track 31 for an emergency lighting system comprises an elongate holder 33 and an elongate photoluminescent insert 35 received in a channel 37 extending lengthwise of the holder 33. The insert 35 is a push-fit in the channel 37 and is retained by engagement of opposed inwardly directed lips 45,47 at the mouth of the channel 37 with the upper side edges of the insert 35 so that the upper surface of the insert 35 is exposed within the opening. The track may be recessed in a floor and be used to mark emergency exit routes in aircraft, other vehicles or buildings.
Patent GB-2446759-A (GB)
Title: Suspension assembly for mechanically retaining a first article by bracing it against a second article
Inventor: HOBBS MATTHEW
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A suspension assembly for mechanically retaining a first article by bracing it against a second article, comprising a spherical or spheroid object located between first and second articles; a first set of at least three rounded surfaces mechanically braced between the spherical or spheroid object and the first article, each of said surfaces being in contact with the spheroid object at a single point; and a second set of at least three rounded surfaces mechanically braced between the spherical or spheroid object and the first article, each of said surfaces being in contact with the spherical or spheroid object at a single point. The invention also provides a suspension assembly comprising a tensile rod which passes between at least three rounded surfaces attached to an article and a rounded element attached to the tensile rod, so as to bear on the rounded surfaces attached to the article.
Patent GB-2457610-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable touch screen display for generating input signals when depressed
Inventor: ZADESKY STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2009-05-11
Abstract: A visual display of an electronic device has a touch screen and also pivots in multiple degrees of freedom when depressed by a user's finger to generate input signals. Switches or sensors detect movement of the display 122 or a cover (134, fig 13) within a housing 124 in which they are constrained to float. Numerous embodiments are disclosed with different movement combinations and a range of mountings for the display e.g. on a gimbal (fig 12) and/or springs (figs 9-12). The device may be provided in numerous types of electronic device (e.g. handheld media player, phone, PDA etc) in which it is the primary or only input device, or as a stand alone device (e.g. remote control).
Patent GB-2462165-A (GB)
Title: Optimising a hardware design
Inventor: HELMS MARKUS
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2009-06-18
Abstract: A method for optimising a hardware design wherein the hardware design is given as hardware description language file using a certain hardware description language code (e.g. VHDL) comprises parsing the hardware description language file of the hardware design into at least one object. The at least one object is analysed to detect an optimisable object, which meets a least one given condition. A first condition is met, when an operation of the analysed object exploits a loop structure, transforming the optimisable object (unbalanced tree) into a new optimised object (i.e. converted into a unfolded parallel structure (see Fig. 4)) which operates a matching recursive algorithm. The new optimised object uses the same hardware description language as the optimisable object, and the new optimized object replaces the optimisable object in the hardware description language file.
Patent GB-2471139-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing reconciled estimates of three phase flow for individual wells and at individual locations in a hydrocarbon production process facility
Inventor: CAMERON DAVID BRUCE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: A method for providing reconciled estimates of a process with three-phase fluid flow for individual wells and individual locations within a hydrocarbon production process facility with a plurality of wells, comprising the steps of a) using sensors to measure fluid flow data in the wells; b) measuring fluid data and equipment data in the hydrocarbon production facility; c) providing a rando in/ stochastic model for said measurements; d) providing a physics-based dynamic model of the process; e) configuring the dynamic model to support data reconciliation calculations; f) calculating estimated fluid flow for the individual wells and locations based on consistency between the measured fluid data and the dynamic model; g) calculating the expected accuracy of the estimated fluid flow for the individual wells and locations; h) calculating the expected accuracy of the dynamic model; i) calculating the discrepancies between the estimated fluid flow and the measure fluid flow and j) using the calculated discrepancies to identify and correct faulty measurements and calculate the reconciled production flows in the process facility.
Patent GB-2461401-A (GB)
Title: Mobile device security
Inventor: FASCIONE BRIAN JOSEPH
IPC: H04M1/66
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A method, computer program and mobile device are disclosed in which the security of data on the device is increased. The computer program running on the device intercepts messages, for example SMS messages, and determines whether the message contains a command or is simply a message. Messages are passed to the normal message depository to be viewed by the user of the device, whilst commands result in actions being taken by the mobile device. Such actions include deletion of all or part of the data on the device, instigating tracking of the device and locking of the device. On replacement of a SIM card in the device, a message is sent froth the device indicating the change of SIM card and providing details of the new SIM card. Properties of the mobile device can be monitored and a message sent if the value of the property is within a specified range.
Patent GB-2475223-A (GB)
Title: A Paramyxoviridae family N protein-RNA complex in crystal form
Inventor: REY FELIX AUGUSTO
IPC: C07K14/135
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: The application claims an N-RNA complex in crystal form comprising an N protein (nucleoprotein) of a non-segmeneted negative strand RNA virus of the Paramyxoviridae family such as Respiratory Respiratory Syncytial Virus or fragment thereof in complex with an RNA molecule, wherein the N proteins are organized in a distinct ring. Methods for producing such a N-RNA complex or crystal, to uses and applications thereof, including methods for identifying or developing a compound, which inhibits or prevents the replication and/or transcription of said virus and a computer system for such methods are claimed.
Patent GB-2475498-A (GB)
Title: Birthing seat with repositionable backrest
Inventor: FINLAYSON SAMANTHA JAYNE
IPC: A61B17/42
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: A birthing seat 1 comprises a base 2 and a backrest 3, wherein the base 2 comprising two leg supports 14 and a support surface 5 which extends rearwardly from the leg supports 14 and is arranged to support at least one person, and wherein, in use, the backrest 3 can be repositioned at different positions along the base 2, preferably at discrete positions using two arms which extend from the backrest that straddle and engage the base.
Patent GB-2475502-A (GB)
Title: Divided bed cover
Inventor: AUSTIN STEVEN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: A divided bed cover comprises a fitted sheet joined to a bed sheet, blanket or duvet cover. The two items of bed linen are joined along one edge and along a centreline extending at 90 degrees to and in the middle of that edge so as to form two sleeping compartments or pockets. The two items can be joined together by stitching, hook and loop fastener, glue, buttons or a zipper fastener. In use the divided bed cover prevents a user from pulling a bed cover away from the midpoint of a bed and prevents one user kicking or pushing another.
Patent GB-2475848-A (GB)
Title: Toy vehicle construction kit
Inventor: AGGAR RABAH
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 2009-12-01
Abstract: A toy vehicle construction kit comprises at least one rod element 11 having a gripping C-shaped clip 13 at each end thereof, at least one connecting torus shaped element 30 and a chassis body 60. The chassis is formed with rod portions 41 connected to each other through connecting torus elements 30 to from a general frame or panel shape constituting the chassis body. The C-shaped clips 13 of the rod elements 11 and the torus elements 30 can be detachably connected to the cassis body 60 in different ways to construct a variety of different vehicles. The chassis body may be formed with axles 42 to receive and retain rotatable wheels 45.
Patent GB-2476929-A (GB)
Title: Evacuation safety slide and fire-retardant blanket
Inventor: HOLT ANDREW
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2009-12-09
Abstract: A safety slide apparatus for facilitating escape from a building, especially a burning building, comprises an inflatable slide 6 and a fire-retardant blanket 9. The fire-retardant blanket 9 is deployable to substantially protect the inflatable slide member 6 from the detrimental effects of a fire burning inside the building. The slide and blanket may be deployed from a housing 1 installed in a wall 2 (see figure 1). The housing 1 may have an internal chamber 5 and a door 3. The housing 1 may be arranged so that the blanket 9 and inflatable slide 6 deploy at the same time, on inflation of the slide, and unroll into the use position. The blanket forms a shield against the flames and the slide is protected from fire. The safety slide apparatus may be reusable and re-packable.
Patent GB-1121377-A (GB)
Title: Sealing clamp
Inventor: NIEDECKER HERBERT
IPC: A22C11/12
Filed: 1967-03-02
Abstract: 1,121,377. Seals. H.NIEDECKER. 2 March, 1967 [3 March, 1966; 17 March, 1966], No. 10008/67. Heading B6P. A sealing clamp for packages made of flexible material, such as sausage skins and bags made of plastics foil, comprises a deformable U-shaped member having a substantially oval cross-section, the major axis of the oval being located in the principal plane of the sealing clamp. Suitable oval cross-sections are an ellipse, Fig. 1, a rhombic with rounded corners (Fig. 3) and a pear shape (Fig. 4). The outer edges of the shanks of clamp may be chamfered at (12, Fig. 2) by upsetting.
Patent GB-272320-A (GB)
Title: Improved lead alloys
IPC: C22C11/08
Filed: 1926-04-16
Abstract: 272,320. Beckinsale, S., and Waterhouse, H. April 16, 1926. Hardening.-Lead alloys containing cadmium and either or both of the metals antimony and tin are heated to over 150‹ C. and quenched in water or otherwise cooled quickly.
Patent GB-1149716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to welding units and method of making them
IPC: H05B3/54
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,149,716. Seaming non-metallic sheet material. ATLANTIC RESEARCH CORP. 3 March, 1967 [18 March, 1966], No. 10091/67. Heading B5K. [Also in Division H5] A welding coil comprises a plurality of turns of insulated, electrical resistance wire 21 which comprises a sheath 26 of thermoplastic material having a cross-section wherein a first pair of opposed sides 27, 28 is longer than a second pair of opposed sides 30, 31 and a resistance element 22 embedded in sheath 26 such that the distance from element 22 to the first pair of opposed sides 27, 28 is less than the distance from element 22 to the second pair of opposed sides 30, 31. In the coil the wire is oriented with the first pair of opposed sides 27, 28 parallel to the direction along which the turns are serially added, each side of the second pair of opposed sides 30, 31 of each turn abutting against and being fused throughout its length to one side of the second pair of opposed sides 30, 31 of the turn contiguous thereto to provide an integral, self-sustaining coil. Element 22 is of iron, insulation 24 is of enamel such as inorganic ceramics or organic resins such as polytetrafluoroethylene and sheath 26 is of a thermoplastic aliphatic hydrocarbon polymer such as polypropylene. A cylindrical welding sleeve 34 for welding thermoplastic tubing is made by winding wire 21 on a mandrel and simultaneously fusing together adjacent turns by a pointed heating electrode or a heating shoe or by heating the mandrel, to form an integral coil and crossing one end lead 42 over the coil and fusing it to the coil 34, making a smooth outer surface 51 of the coil, insulation 24 preventing the crossed elements 22 from shorting. The coil 34 is placed in the annular gap between a thermoplastic pipe and a larger diameter thermoplastic fitting and an electric current applied to generate heat and weld the pipe, fitting and coil 34 together to form a solid joint. Alternatively, a flat planar pancake welding coil 70 may be made to weld together equal diameter pipes abutting end-on. The shape of sheath 26 is said to make for greater flexibility in the design of welding coils.
Patent GB-1041852-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke internal combustion engine
IPC: F02F1/18
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 1,041,852. Cylinders. BROWN, BOVERI & CO. Ltd. March 14, 1963 [March 16, 1962], No. 10131/63. Heading F1B. In a method of producing a turbo-charged opposed piston engine having outer cylinder sections 1, 3, containing the exhaust and inlet ports 4, 6, and a central section 2 containing the fuel injector, the cylinder sections are initially made of such a length that the axial distance between the ports 4, 6 is such as to provide the correct port timing for, say, a three cylinder engine and the cylinder sections are then modified in length to provide an axial distance between the ports 4, 6, which is correct for the engine being made. The cylinder length is modified either by machining the central section 2 to a smaller length or by machining one or both of the inner ends of sections 1, 3; for example the section 2 of a cylinder, Fig. 1, suitable for a three cylinder engine is machined to a smaller length 2<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 2 (not shown), suitable for a two cylinder engine or an engine as shown in Fig. 2A (not shown) in which pairs of cylinders 15 are connected to separate turbine sections and a single cylinder 17 is connected to a further turbine section.
Patent GB-591773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stop motions for circular knitting machines
IPC: D04B35/10
Filed: 1944-05-26
Abstract: 591,773. Knitting-machines. BLACKBURN & SONS, Ltd., G., and TARVIS, F. J. May 26, 1944, No. 10204. [Class 74 (ii)] In a circular machine stop-motion, slides F, any one of which is moved longitudinally by its dropper H when the associated yarn breaks, are disposed tangential to a circle concentric with a disc C which is angularly adjusted by such movement to trip a catch and release a spring-actuated clutch disengaging slide M. A second disc D is angularly adjusted to re-set the droppers after the machine has stopped, and is automatically returned to its normal inoperative position, after the machine has been re-started. Pins F<1> on the slider F engage sides C<1>, DI of serrations formed in the edges of the discs and the slides act substantially perpendicularly to these sides. The slide M may be connected to the clutch through a rod M' or, Fig. 4, it may trip a catch O normally engaging in a recess in a disc P, which is thereupon rotated by a spring P<2> to disengage the clutch through an arm Q and the rod M'.
Patent GB-307232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to clutch stops in automobiles
IPC: B60K17/00
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 307,232. Joseph, F. A. April 4, 1928. Interlocking and guarding against wrong movement.-In motor vehicles provided with a fixable free-wheel device d behind the gear-box band with a clutch stop h acting on the gear-box driving-shaft a, means are provided to render the clutch stop inoperative when the device d is acting bidirectionally, in order to prevent the gears from being in a state of strain when the clutch pedal e is depressed to change gear. The control lever y of the free-wheel d, when moved to the fixed-wheel position shown, is caused by a link x to break a toggle u, v, so lowering an arm s carrying the pivot r of a bell-crank lever p. This lever is connected by a link q to the pedal e and by adjustable means n to the clutch-stop brake band h, so that it cannot then be applied to the drum g. Should the engine be declutched and the band h applied when the car is ascending an incline, unmeshing of the gears may be difficult, due to the tendency of the car to run back while held by the brake h; this is avoided by interposing between the drum g and shaft a a forward roller ratchet clutch, Fig. 2 (not shown). The connection of the brake h and pedal e may be by electric or hydraulic means or by engine suction, the interconnection of the parts y, h being suitably modified.
Patent GB-120183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Insoluble Natural Gums for the Production of Thickenings suitable for Calico and other Textile Printing and Finishing and like purposes.
IPC: D06M15/11
Filed: 1918-06-22
Abstract: 120,183. Calico Printers' Association, Fothergill, J. B., and Wilson, G. W. June 22, 1918. Printing.-Insoluble natural gums such as Persian gum or gums of the East Indian type such as karaya gum (also known as hog gum or hog tragacanth) are rendered soluble by treating the finely ground gum, mixed with water, with sodium or potassium peroxide, persulphate, percarbonate or persilicate. After standing, the mixture is boiled to effect solution. The solution may be strained, neutralized by addition of hydrochloric or acetic acid or of sodium bicarbonate or bisulphite, and bleached by addition of bleaching powder or sodium hypochlorite. The solution is useful as a thickening for printing and finishing textile goods.
Patent GB-1177358-A (GB)
Title: Toy Carousel or Roundabout
IPC: A63H13/20
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,177,358. Toy carousel or roundabout. MARLIN TOY PRODUCTS Inc. 3 March, 1967 [14 Nov., 1966], No. 10315/67. Heading A6S. A roundabout toy wherein a carrier rotates about a vertical main axis and supports at least one mobile member for travel therewith, the or each mobile member being rotatable about its own individual axis approximately parallel to the main axis and disposed radially of this, and having a spindle concentric with the individual axis, there being provided a stationary drive means beneath the carrier and extending in circular array around the main axis said drive means comprising a surface inclined at an angle to the main axis, an individual axis drive element being attached to the or each spindle to interact with the stationary drive means so as to rotate the mobile member in response to rotation of the carrier. Preferably as shown in Fig. 3 the carrier is driven by the spring motor and bull gear of a musical box 18, which is wound up by winding spindle 22 connected to elongated shank 44 and its associated knob. The hub 40 of the carrier fits in a seating 23 in the motor casing 21 and is formed with teeth 43 at its lower edge. These teeth mesh with the bull gear of the musical box and drive the carrier. As is seen most clearly in Fig. 6 (not shown) the carrier comprises a wheel like array of mobile member supports 32 connected to each other and the hub 40 by channel members 31. Supports 32 carry a bearing 38 which rotatable supports the spindle 64 of the mobile member. Bearing 38 is flexibly supported by 32 so that its end may move outwards in accordance with the point of contact of the individual axis driving member 67 on the stationary driving surfaces 70A, 70B. As is seen these driving surfaces are preferably raised surfaces and the spindles 64 are slidable axially so the driving members 67 adopt the most suitable contact position on the driving surface. The array of surfaces 70A, 7B may be broken so that the rotation of any mobile member is intermittent in any one revolution, and they may be spaced relative to the spindles 64 so that they contact the member 67 first at one side then the other, making the spindle rotate in opposite directions in any one revolution.
Patent GB-705075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to underfeed stokers
IPC: F23K3/14
Filed: 1951-05-03
Abstract: 705,075. Underfeed stokers. MIRRLEES WATSON CO., Ltd., and DAY, C. C. July 21, 1952 [May 3, 1951], No. 10362/51. Class 51 (1) An underfeed stoker comprises a retort 1, a tuyere or grate bar assembly 2 and a member 4 which is separate from both the retort 1 and the assembly 2 and which supports the assembly 2 and is in turn supported by the retort. Choice of a member 4 of suitable size enables a standard sized retort and tuyere assembly to be adapted, for height, to any given boiler furnace.
Patent GB-1025639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to supports for picture and mirror frames
Inventor: CHAO SUN KIN
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 1965-03-12
Abstract: 1,025,639. Struts for picture frames &c. KIN HIP METAL & PLASTIC FACTORY Ltd. March 12, 1965, No. 10541/65. Heading A4H. ' A strut support for a mirror or picture frame comprises a socket member 4 secured to the backing plate' '1 of 'the' frame and a leg 12 moulded of plastic and having a thin connecting web 13 forming a hinge and .joining to the lega tenon 14 which 'is a a push fit in the socket and has a wedge shaped rib 16 and headed studs 17 which engage in slots 8 in the socket.
Patent GB-1209112-A (GB)
Title: Production of bis-glycol hemiesters of dicarboxylic acids
IPC: C07C69/80
Filed: 1968-03-05
Abstract: 1,209,112. Dicarboxylic bis-glycol hemi-esters. BADISCHE ANILIN- & SODA-FABRIK A.G. 5 March, 1968 [6 March, 1967], No. 10553/68. Heading C2C. A process for the production of an aromatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic bis-glycol hemiester comprises reacting the corresponding dicarboxylic acid with a 1,2-alkylene oxide at elevated temperatures and superatmospheric pressure in the presence of a solvent and catalyst wherein the starting materials are reacted in the presence of the dicarboxylic bis-glycol hemi-ester itself as at least the major proportion by weight of the solvent and catalyst throughout the reaction. The preparation of the bisglycol hemiester of terephthalic acid is exemplified; other suitable acids are phthalic, isophthalic, cyclohexane dicarboxylic and naphthalene dicarboxylic acids.