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Patent GB-2461348-A (GB)
Title: Configurable smart meter module
Inventor: KATRIB GEORGEY
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: A utility meter 1, especially an electricity meter, includes an auxiliary module 4, that communicates information from the meter over a network such as a WAN or LAN. The auxiliary module couples to the meter housing via electrically safe connections 3, 6 and communicates via ports 2, 5. The auxiliary module may communicate wirelessly via e.g. GSM or GPRS, or may communicate with a wired network via power line carrier PLC. The auxiliary module may have an additional function such as a card reader, USB port, smoke detector, or carbon monoxide detector. The auxiliary module is interchangeable with other modules. The auxiliary module may also receive data from other utility meters.
Patent GB-2461882-A (GB)
Title: Integrated microwave circuit with non-coincident ground signal vias
Inventor: LAWSON GRAHAM
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: An hermetically sealed integrated microwave circuit comprising a coplanar waveguide 6 on a PCB electrically connected on one major surface to an IC, and thermally and electrically connected to a BGA on its opposite major surface, in which the PCB has at least first and second printed layers 7 and 13, a microwave signal path 14 extends from a ball of the BGA (5 figure 9) through a via in both printed layers 7 and 13 to the coplanar wave guide 6, and plural ground paths extend from balls of the BGA 5 through first vias 16 in the first printed layer 7 of the PCB and through second vias 17 of the second printed layer 13 of the PCB, the first and second vias being non-coincident, to allow for an hermetic seal across the PCB whilst introducing a predetermined impedance in the PCB between the signal and ground paths.
Patent GB-2463014-A (GB)
Title: Time and Temperature Control of an Oil-fired Cooker
Inventor: THOMAS PAUL IAN
IPC: F23N5/20
Filed: 2008-08-27
Abstract: A motorized switch 7 and a timer unit arrangement are associated with an oil-fired burner control valve 1 of a cooker appliance. The burner control valve has an oil supply 2, an oil outlet 3 to the burner, a control knob 6 for control of temperature and a spring-loaded pin 5 extending from a hole in the valve to indicate that the burner is firing at a high temperature setting. The timer unit includes a mains [220VAC] electrical supply 13, a step-down transformer 12 for providing electrical power at 12 VDC and a digital timer unit 11, all housed within a timer unit casing 9. The timer unit is used to power the motorized switch at appropriate times. The motorized switch, when energized, is able to force the spring loaded pin from a 'high-fire' to a 'low-fire' setting. The arrangement allows an oil-fired cooker, for example an AGA or a Rayburn type, to be set at a low heat setting under the command of a timer, and thus reduce fuel consumption.
Patent GB-2449828-A (GB)
Title: Efficient computation method for electromagnetic modeling
Inventor: CARAZZONE JAMES J
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: Method for efficient processing of controlled source electromagnetic data, whereby Maxwell's equations are solved [107] by numerical techniques [109] such as finite difference or finite element in three dimensions for each source location and frequency of interest. The Reciprocity Principle is used [103) to reduce the number of computational source positions, and a multi-grid is used [105] for the computational grid to minimize the total number of cells yet properly treat the source singularity, which is essential to satisfying the conditions required for applicability of the Reciprocity Principle. An initial global resistivity model [101] is Fourier interpolated to the computational multi grids [106]. In inversion embodiments of the invention, Fourier prolongation is used to update [120] the global resistivity model based on optimization results from the multi-grids.
Patent GB-2468663-A (GB)
Title: Camera and screen system for a vehicle
Inventor: JARRETT LAURANCE ANTHONY
IPC: B60R1/12
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: A camera and screen system for use on a vehicle 1 comprises a plurality of cameras 4, each being adapted to be located on the vehicle, and at least one screen 5. The screen or screens 5 are so arranged that in use an occupant of the vehicle 1 is able to see a plurality of locations outside the vehicle 1 which are not visible by the mirrors alone.
Patent GB-2469090-A (GB)
Title: Brake actuator
Inventor: PRESCOTT ROBERT DAVID
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: A brake actuator 10 having a housing 12 in which is provided a first moveable member 18 on which is mounted a brake actuating element 20. The first movable member 18 and brake actuating element 20 being movable between a brake apply position and a brake release position. The brake actuator further including a lock 34, 44, 46 which is operable to prevent movement of the first movable member 18 and brake actuating element 20 from the brake apply position to the brake release position. The brake actuator 10 further including a second movable member 30 and a resilient biasing element 32 which extends between the second movable member 30 and the first movable member 18 and which, if one of the movable members 18,30 is moved relative to the other from an equilibrium separation, exerts a force tending to return the movable members 18,30 to the equilibrium separation. This allows a parking brake to remain in the applied position when the brake is subject to cooling.
Patent GB-2466685-A (GB)
Title: Fault tolerant updating of firmware
Inventor: HSIEH CHING-FENG
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: A storage module stores first and second firmware, each having image header file data including cyclic redundancy checksum (CRC) information and image header file creating time information. New firmware is obtained from a server or other means, and its CRC information is used to determine whether it contains an abnormality, whereupon the new firmware may be obtained again. A method of updating firmware includes determining whether the first or second firmware has an abnormality according to its CRC information so as to replace the abnormality-stricken firmware with the new firmware. If both the first and second firmware have an abnormality then the process ends. When abnormalities are absent from both the first and second firmware, the creating time information of the first and second firmware are compared such that the firmware with the earlier creating time is replaced by the new firmware. The method makes operable firmware available even if the firmware updating operation fails. A method of creating firmware comprises combining kernel file data and file system data with header file data and increasing a data stream length to a maximum data stream length, where the header file data comprises CRC information and image header file creating time information.
Patent GB-2462533-A (GB)
Title: A cable guide that minimises turbulence within a flow channel.
Inventor: THOMAS ELFED
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A cable guide (110 figure 2b) comprises an upper face (120) and a lower face (130). The lower face (130) has a generally convex form so as to lie in contact with the flow channel 101 when fitted in the flow channel 101. The upper face (120) has a generally concave form and is shaped to minimise disturbance of the flow when fitted in the flow channel 101. A passage is defined between the lower face (130) and the flow channel having an entrance opening (113) at a first end 111 of the cable guide (110) and exit openings 114 on the sides of the cable guide towards a second end 112. By utilising a cable guide (110), disruption to the flow within the channel 101 by the entrance or exit of the cable is minimised. Additionally, the guide (110) restricts the lateral movement of the cable prior to entering opening (113), preventing the cable lying across the direction of flow. The cable guide is suitable for use in the flow channel of a sewer.
Patent GB-2475292-A (GB)
Title: PIN system providing supplementary codes
Inventor: THOMAS VAUGHAN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: A PIN recognition system, such as an ATM system, comprises a network of recognition machines 1 and an alphanumeric generator 5. The alphanumeric generator 5 is capable of generating a plurality of numbers and/or letter when prompted by a user's entry of his PIN in a recognition machine 1. The system is such that when that PIN is subsequently entered in that or another recognition machine 1, the recognition machine 1 will only fulfil the user's request if the user's PIN and at least some of the previously generated numbers or letters have also been entered. The generated number or letters act as an extra identifier or an additional one-time PIN for the user. The recognition machines 1 may be payment or withdrawal machines, ATMs, credit or debit card payment machines. The alphanumeric generator 5 is capable of generating sets of numbers and/or letters in a block, which each set comprising four numbers. The invention enhances security as in order to use a fraudulently obtained card the fraudster would need to know the additional PIN required to gain access.
Patent GB-2465484-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device for mounting an object through a roof structure
Inventor: BELL RICHARD
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: The device 20, particularly for mounting solar panels on tiled roofs, comprises a sleeve 132 having a flange 141 located between a first end 134 and a second end 138 and the second end is adapted to receive a retaining device such as a nut 137 wherein the nut and the flange couple the device to a support 151 such as a rafter. A portion of the first end may be externally threaded to receive a nut 136 that compresses a resilient annular sealing member 146 located around the sleeve and abutting a surface of the roof adjacent the sleeve. The device may be used in a system for mounting at least one solar panel and support rail to a roof structure, or alternatively in a roof installation wherein the sleeve forms a pipe section that comprises or is connected to the flow or return pipe of a solar panel.
Patent GB-284503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to reinforced concrete structures
IPC: E04C5/03
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 284,503. Hoffmann, E. April 12, 1927. Bars for reinforcing concrete are formed by twisting together two or more rods and stretching them beyond the elastic limit during, after, or before, twisting. The rods may be unequal in section and some of the compound bars in any structure may be twisted right hand and some left hand. The twisting may be effected by clamping the rods in heads locked against axial movement and one of which may be rotated or both rotated in opposite directions, or by fixing the ends and inserting between the rods a bar which is then revolved. The heads may be moved outwardly during operation, to increase the stretching effect.
Patent GB-296648-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable safety stop for iron or wood hinged sashes
IPC: E05F5/00
Filed: 1928-06-15
Abstract: 296,648. Hurren, F. W. June 15, 1928. Stays.-A window is held in an open position by a quadrant arm provided with a pivoted stop member H at its end, the member H, Fig. 4, being constructed so that it requires to be held in the raised position when the window is to be lowered into the room; when the stop is released it falls back against an abutment I into the operative position. The stop D, Fig. 3, on the quadrant at the other side of the window is provided with a notch E which engages with an abutment I, Fig. 1, and remains, when raised, in the upright and inoperative position. The gravity stop H, Fig. 4, acts as a safety device, since the operator is required to hold it in the operative position while lowering the window with the other hand.
Patent GB-237642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to motor compressors
IPC: F02B71/04
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 237,642. Gil, L. April 23, 1924. Actuating pumps by fluidpressure motors ; compound piston pumps.-A motor compressor comprises a hollow piston-rod carrying multiple pistons moving with the rod. One of the pistons controls the fuel admission. A compressor is disposed at each end of the rod. The hollow rod A carries a piston 7 controlling the fuel inlets 8. The fuel passes alternately through apertures 9 in the shaft to one of the explosion spaces 1, 2. Explosion in one space compresses the mixture in the other space to the ignition point, and the consequent explosion reverses the stroke. The reversal is assisted by " accelerator " spaces 3, 4 to which a regulated amount of compressed air may be admitted. Starting may be effected by admission of compressed air to one of these spaces, the other being placed temporarily in connection with the atmosphere. Air or gas to be compressed is admitted through pipes 11, 12 to the first stage compressor c, entering the chamber 16 as soon as the shoulder 13 has passed to the right of the face 14, and being forced into the passage 19 on return stroke. The air or gas passes through a cooler R and pipe B to the second stage compressor, entering through passages 7<1>, 8<1> to the chamber M and annular space 21. Engagement of the parts 22, 23 closes this space, and the fluid is compressed until the segment 24 comes opposite the space G, when it is forced out through the pipe 20.
Patent GB-272652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in steel pinned covering for the treatment of flax, tow, hemp, jute, silk and other fibres, and for use in rag tearing machines, cotton waste openers, and analogous machines
IPC: D01G15/84
Filed: 1926-04-17
Abstract: 272,652. Lucey, W. F. April 17, 1926. Openers &c.-The lags for the cylinders of cotton waste openers, rag tearing machines, &c. are formed of a number of thin metal sheets of steel, iron, brass, &c. welded or riveted together. The sheets are punched or drilled before being secured together, and the holes may be arranged for a vertical setting of the pins 3, Fig. 2, or an inclined setting as in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-375871-A (GB)
Title: An improved speed indicator
IPC: G01P3/10
Filed: 1931-04-02
Abstract: 375,871. Clockwork mechanism. OLECHNOVITCH, N., 32, South Hill Park, and SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES), Ltd., S., Cricklewood Works, Cricklewood, both in London. April 2, 1931, No. 10122. [Class 139.] Winding apparatus ; overwinding, preventing. -The mainspring 158 has its inner end secured to the spindle 46 of the clock movement 42 and has its outer end provided with a catch 58 engaging with teeth 57 provided on the inner surface of a flange 54 provided on the wheel 50 mounted loosely on the spindle 46. The wheel 50 has teeth 55 gearing with a gear, wheel 56 forming part of the assembly of the ratchet wheel 14 rotated by a member the speed of which is to be measured. By the above arrangement the mainspring is wound up to a practically invariable tension, overwinding being prevented by the teeth 57 slipping over the catch 58. Specification 7385/03, [Class 37, Electricity, Measuring &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-649944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to radio aerials
IPC: H01Q13/04
Filed: 1948-04-12
Abstract: 649,944. Aerials. BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, PAGE, H., and MARTIN, J. E. April 12, 1948, No. 10146. [Class 40 (vii)] A radio antenna comprises two co-operating members, at least one of which is frusto-conical (or like flaring shape) and is coaxial with, and surrounding, a conductive support, a conductor extending from inside the support providing a connection to the smaller end of the cone member and a conductive screen extending between the inner surface of the cone and the support arranged to reduce unwanted radiation from the space between the inside of the cone and the support. Fig. 2 shows such an antenna in which each member is frusto-conical and fed at the smaller end by paralleled wires attached to one of the feeders passing down support 12. Screens 17 comprise flat discs attached to the inside of the cones and to the support. They may serve mechanically to support the cone members and are so placed that the slant height " h from the top of the cone to them is a quarter of the operating wavelength. The screen shape may be varied, for example the screen may comprise a cylinder extending inwardly from the narrow end of the conical member (as shown at 18, Fig. 6) for a distance of a quarter of the wavelength and then being closed to the support. In another example (Fig. 4, not shown), the screen is frusto-conical, coaxial with the support, and attached to it in the plane of the conical antenna member's smaller end. The flare angle is made the same as that of the antenna member, the slant height a quarter wavelength and the larger diameter end is connected continuously to the antenna member. To decrease the weight and windage of the conical members the conical portion beyond a slant height of one wavelength may be continued by a system of conical wires. Such an antenna besides including a screen or screens as previously described may also have additional features to prevent the undesired field inside the cone, such as the tapering of the conductive surface to the point of connection of each of the wires, Fig. 6 (also Fig. 5, not shown) and the insertion of a second screen 22. The screen 22 of frusto-conical shape and slant height of a quarter of a wavelength is attached inside the antenna cone 11 by a continuous member at its narrow end and placed so that the larger end is substantially coplanar with the larger end of the complete cone surface. An antenna having a single frusto-conical member and in which the second member is a flat sheet at right angles to the support and mounted close to the narrow end of the conical member is described with reference to Fig. 7 (not shown).
Patent GB-409645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in quick make-and-break electric switches
IPC: H01H23/14
Filed: 1933-09-27
Abstract: 409,645. Switch handles. COOK, F. L., 42, Mollison Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia. Sept. 27, 1933, No. 10256/34. Convention date, Nov. 16, 1932. Divided on 409,202. [Class 38 (v).] A quick make-andbreak tumbler switch of the type having a rockable contact bridge which is not supported by a track, has a dolly 1 made of a resilient material, for example a phenol-formaldehyde condensation product, having legs 2 formed with pivot bosses 3 adapted to be sprung into position in pivot sockets 4 in the insulating base 5. In a modification the bosses are formed on the base and engage sockets in the legs of the dolly.
Patent GB-1344744-A (GB)
Title: Electric oven toasters
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 1972-03-06
Abstract: 1344744 Grills GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 6 March 1972 [10 March 1971] 10260/72 Heading A4D [Also in Division E2] In a electric toaster for bread or snacks and having an open front with a door 16 pivoted at its lower edge 22, a mechanism for controlling the opening and closing of the door comprises members 26 sliding horizontally in slots 27 in each side wall of the toaster and secured to the door by links 50, and bifurcated levers 80 pivoting on the members 26 and, under the action of springs 90, acting against abutment stops 104. The door may be opened manually, using a handle (70) from the position of Fig. 3 to that of Fig. 5, the members 26 moving forwards with the door so that the abutment stops 104 cause the levers 80 to rotate anti-clockwise with the springs 90 passing through over-centre positions. The toaster may include a timing device 25 which automatically partially opens the door Fig. 4, (not shown) to allow the food to cool, the timing device including an arm 44 which presses on one of the members 26 so as to open the door to a stable intermediate position in which the abutment stop 104 is between the arms of the lever 80. A food rack (4) is secured between the two members 26 (28) and moves forwards out from the toaster as the door is opened.
Patent GB-1173957-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Control Valve
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,173,957. Valves. ACF INDUSTRIES Inc. 3 March, 1967 [2 May, 1966], No. 10263/67. Heading F2V. A spherical plug valve comprises a body 10 having inlet and outlet passages 15 and 23, a plug 34 disposed within the chamber and having a flow passage 36 for alignment with the inlet and outlet passages, a stem 30 with a handle 58 for rotating the plug, at least one seat recess 72 formed in the body, a seat ring 78 disposed in the recess, a retainer ring 80 interfitting with the ring 78 and defining therewith an annular groove, Fig. 2, of generally triangular crosssection having a restricted opening between the edges 85 and 87, a complementary shaped sealing ring 90 disposed within the groove having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the ring 80 (shown chain-dotted) to develop a high compression seal between the ring 90 and a base wall 95 of the groove adjacent the retainer ring. In a further embodiment, Fig. 4, not shown, the ring (100) has a frustoconical surface (102) with a smaller cone angle than that of the wall (84) of the groove. In Figs. 6 and 7, not shown, an annular protrusion (114) is formed on the ring.
Patent GB-819208-A (GB)
Title: Moulding electrical components
IPC: B29C70/72
Filed: 1956-04-04
Abstract: 819,208. Moulding electrical components. ERIE RESISTOR CORPORATION. April 4, 1956 [May 16,1955], No. 10271/56. Class 87(2). [Also in Group XXXVI] Resistors are moulded from a resistive material, e.g. carbon and a resin, or condensers coated with an insulating material, e.g. as shown in Fig. 3, for making a resistor, by placing the material in a cavity 11 of a plunger 10 and forcing a plunger 13 having cavities 14 with terminals mounted therein, into the material to force it up into the cavities. The material is heated by heating the plungers. In a modification, Figs. 4 to 6, not shown, ejection plungers are provided in the top mould cavities, and the terminals are in the form of a strip which fits all the mould cavities. The strip being cut, after moulding to form the individual resistors. In a further modification, Figs. 7 to 10 (not shown), the terminals are formed in two strips and they may be perforated to key with the resistive material.
Patent GB-1026652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to dry-shaving apparatus
IPC: B26B19/14
Filed: 1963-03-15
Abstract: 1,026,652. Dry shavers. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 15, 1963 [March 20, 1962], No. 10380/63. Heading B4B. In a dry shaver having a shear plate which can be depressed against spring action to a stop position, an adjustable stop member is provided for determining a variable stop position for the shear plate. Shear plates, Fig. 1, are supported on the teeth 6 of stop rings 5 each provided with a series of helical edge surfaces 7 which co-operate with a corresponding series of similar surfaces formed on the shaver housing 1. The stop rings are coupled together and are rotatably adjustable by means of a lever 11. In a modification, each stop member comprises a ring 17, Fig. 5, formed with recesses 19 for accommodating projections 16 on a shear plate 15, Fig. 8, each recess having steps 20 forming graduated stop surfaces for abutment by the respective projection. The rings are rotatably adjustable by means of a member 27. To permit removal of the shear plates, axial grooves 22 are provided in the inner surface of each ring next to the bottom stop surfaces. In another modification, Fig. 9, stop rings are provided on a common base plate 28 having a downturned edge 29 which rests on stepped or inclined wedges 30 which are adjustable by arms 31. In a further modification, Fig. 10, a rotary cutter 34 co-operating with a shear plate 33 is coupled to a driving shaft 135 which can be depressed against spring action to abut a shaft 235 which is axially adjustable by means of a stepped wedge 38 movable by an arm 39.