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Patent GB-2426594-A (GB)
Title: Surveying of buried pipelines
Inventor: BARNES PETER
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A method of surveying a pipeline is provided. The pipeline comprises a tubular member with a protective wrapping. The method comprises the steps of applying signal to the pipeline from a first location, which first location is remote from the pipeline, and measuring the signal from a second and third locations. The second and third locations are remote from the pipeline and the second location is spaced from the third location along the pipeline. The signals received at the second and third location are used to provide an indication of deterioration of the signal along the tubular member and/or wrapping between the second and third locations.
Patent GB-2450386-A (GB)
Title: Thrust reactive surface for positioning behind aircraft
Inventor: FOSTER KEITH EDWARD
IPC: B64F1/00
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A thrust reactive surface 1, for positioning behind an aircraft, comprises support means (such as a concrete wall 2) for supporting the reactive surface, such that a flow of rearwardly directed gas generated by the aircraft may be directed onto the reactive surface. It is stated that this develops forward momentum of the aircraft. The surface may be concave and comprise a plurality of ridges 4 or a plurality of surface units. Means may be provided for adjusting the curvature of the surface, and further means may be provided for pivoting the surface from a first position, in which it is housed in a runway recess, to a second position, in which it is substantially perpendicular to the runway. The surface may comprise tapering sidewalls 7, which may have deflectors 8, and may establish a vortex.
Patent GB-2454538-A (GB)
Title: An edge-matching puzzle game with more than one indicia per edge
Inventor: WOOD NIGEL ROBERT
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A puzzle game consisting of two or more homogeneous single or multi-facet puzzle pieces, each facet having three or more edges and each edge ascribed with two or more indicia. Each indicia can be an alphanumeric character, a solid or broken colour, a pattern consisting of two or more colours, raised dots, one or more shapes/symbols or combinations of these. The indicia are allocated such that when all, or a sub-set, of the puzzle pieces are placed in an unique relative two or three-dimensional positional and rotational configuration, so that indicia of two or more adjacent puzzle piece(s) match in either two or three-dimensions, a required two or three-dimensional configuration/pattern ('target') is obtained. In an embodiment of the puzzle game in which two or more multi-facet puzzle pieces are used to form two or more two-dimensional configurations/patterns ('targets'), the puzzle pieces have centrally located inscribed indicia on each facet to indicate which facet contributes to which puzzle game. The puzzle pieces may have attachments allowing them to be joined. The pieces may also have passive or electronic identification to allow the location of the pieces within the completed puzzle to be determined. The puzzle may be implemented electronically via a computer program or the like.
Patent GB-2454717-A (GB)
Title: Automated flush system
Inventor: WONNACOTT PAUL
IPC: E03D5/10
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: An automated flushing system for a convenience has a receiver 10 having a radio-frequency receiver and an output for an actuator to enable flow of flush water when a flush signal is received via the radio-frequency receiver, and a transmitter 28 having a radio-frequency transmitter, and control means for sending flush signals via the radio-frequency transmitter. The receiver 10 may comprise a timer and be able to disable flow of flush water after the timer indicates that a preset period has passed since the receiver enabled flow of flush water. The transmitter 28 may permit a user to initiate a flush signal and to detect an input from the user to establish the preset period. The transmitter 28 can allow for periods when the convenience is expected to be active or inactive by lengthening the preset period outside normal hours. A sensor 40 can be provided for detecting a user.
Patent GB-2444168-A (GB)
Title: Pre-fabricated Construction System
Inventor: HURLEY NORA C
IPC: E04B2/14
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a pre-fabricated construction system and a method of constructing a building using said pre-fabricated construction system. The construction system comprises a plurality of modular panel units 10 arranged in a linearly adjacent fashion to form the walls of a building. The panel units 10 are fixed together through the insertion of a securing unit 32 between adjacent panel units 10 once the panel units have been arranged. The securing units 32 engage with successive panel units 10 to fasten the panel units 10 together. The panel units 10 each have semicircular channels (24 figure 1) along the side surfaces (18a and 18b figure 1) such that the panel units 10 when placed adjacent to each other form a generally cylindrical channel (25 figure 1) into which the securing units 32 are inserted. Along each channel (24 figure 1) are a plurality of evenly spaced apertures 26 in register with each of the channels (24 figure 1) of the adjacent panel units 10. The securing unit 32 may be a threaded rod comprising a plurality of L-shaped arms (36 figure 4) that engage with the apertures (26 figure 1) of each adjacent panel unit 10 such that when the threaded tie rod 32 is tensioned, the adjacent panel units 10 become fixed adjacent to each other.
Patent GB-2455296-A (GB)
Title: Compensation system for a rotor
Inventor: LEITHEAD WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F01D7/00
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: The compensation system 12 of this invention is adapted to modify the rotor blade pitch angle (  b  col, figure 3) signal received from a central controller (19, figure 3) and output a compensated rotor blade pitch angle signal (  b  dem, figure 3) to an actuator 11 for each blade 5 independently in order to counteract the loads on the blade caused by non-uniformity of the wind-field, with the benefit of reducing the asymmetric rotor loads. The individual compensation system for each rotor blade pitch angle does not depend on either the load measurements (m, figure 3) for any other blade 5 or on the compensated rotor blade pitch angle (  b  dem, figure 3) for any other blade other than through the common collective rotor blade pitch angle signal (  b  col, figure 3) provided by the central controller (19, figure 3). The compensation system 12 of this invention is therefore a reactive system which greatly increases the service life of the installation.
Patent GB-2457282-A (GB)
Title: Domestic appliance
Inventor: WINEGARD TALEITHA BELINDA
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: There is provided fluid dispensing apparatus (100; 200) comprising a vessel (102) for storing a Fluid, means (104) for heating fluid within the vessel (104), a fluid dispenser (20), arid a conduit arrangement (108) for supplying Fluid from the vessel (102) to the fluid dispenser (20). The conduit arrangement (108) comprises a temperature changing device (116) and the fluid dispensing apparatus (100; 200) comprises means (126, 130) for directing fluid from the vessel (102) selectively along either a first path which passes through the temperature changing device (1,16) or a second path which bypasses the temperature changing device (116). By providing such a fluid dispensing apparatus (100; 200), a fluid can be supplied to a dispenser (20; 220) on demand at either a first or a second temperature, depending upon whether the fluid has passed through the temperature changing device (116).
Patent GB-2458266-A (GB)
Title: A bag for a shopping trolley
Inventor: GORZAD ZBIGNIEW ARKADIUSZ
IPC: A45C13/28
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: A shopping bag has two rigid handles 1 and 2 which have telescopic extensions 3 and 4 for engagement with the sides of a shopping trolley in which the bag is placed. Each of the handles has a U-shape hand grip 6 and 7. The grip 7 is longer than the grip 6 so that grip 7 can be hung over grip 6 to hold the bag closed. The handle 1 has a U-shape hook 5 for hooking over a side wall of the trolley. The shopping bag may have an additional strip of fabric (8, Figures 4-6) which can be passed around several of the shopping bags in a collapsed condition for storage thereof.
Patent GB-2447784-A (GB)
Title: Metal framing fitting
Inventor: NEHLS CHARLES O
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A metal framing fitting 10 comprises a strip with protrusions 14 along its length. An attaching mechanism (such as a channel nut 32 and bolt 30) secures the protrusions 14 within a channel member of a strut 20.
Patent GB-2459322-A (GB)
Title: Fire alarm devices with remotely triggered self-test means
Inventor: AMLANI MANHAR
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: A fire alarm system comprises a control panel 10 having a two wire bus 11, 12 carrying a plurality of detectors 13,14,15. Each detector has a sensor 16,18,20 and test means 17,19,23 for stimulating the sensor to activate the detector. A thermal sensor 16 may be stimulate by a heat source, 17; A smoke sensor may be stimulated by a generator of smoke or synthetic smoke 19; An optical smoke sensor 20 may alternatively be stimulated by a reflective arm 24 moved between a light emitter 21 and light sensor 22 by solenoid 23. The control panel comprises means 40 for actuating the test means and means 41 for indicating of a detector 13 has and/or has not been activated by the test means.
Patent GB-2461922-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable tabbing apparatus
Inventor: FARMER GEOFFREY
IPC: B65C9/00
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A tabbing apparatus to dispense tabs (32) from a carrier substrate (42) and facilitate the loading of tab stock (40) internally of the tabbing apparatus includes an input mechanism (44) operative to supply and convey a stream of tab stock (40) and an output mechanism (46) operative to accept and take away the stream of tab stock (40) supplied by the input mechanism (44), The tabbing apparatus further includes a peeler bar (70) operative to dispense adhesive tabs (32) from a carrier substrate (42), and a displacement mechanism for repositioning the peeler bar (70) from a loading position to a dispensing position by guiding the ends of the bar (70) between the end positions (112U, 112L) of slots (112). This is operative to disengage the peeler bar (70) from the stream of tab stock (40) while in the loading position (112U) and engage the peeler bar (70) with the stream of tab stock (40) while in the dispensing position (112L).
Patent GB-2448644-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for treating sleep apnea
Inventor: JEPPESEN JOHN C
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: An improved treatment of obstructive sleep apnea is disclosed. A method and various device combinations are presented. The device combinations describe optimal adjustments to properly position a nasal pillow in each of a patient's nares. A novel swivel joint is described to which a nasal pillow is slip-fit over. The swivel joint prevents loss of a proper seal between the nasal pillow and nare which may otherwise occur as a result of head movement. Also presented is an improved obturator mouthpiece design which substantially eliminates air flow through the oral cavity resulting from leakage in the oropharynx.
Patent GB-2464543-A (GB)
Title: A dual purpose storage bag
Inventor: SMART JAMES
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A dual purpose storage bag suitable for hanging over a cloakroom peg and for use as a carry bag. The bag has a handle 1 which may serve to hang the bag or be used to carry it. It comprises a main bag 2 with side pockets 3, 4 which may be made of a mesh fabric. The bag also has a front pocket with a transparent section which allows the user to see any objects which may be in the pocket.
Patent GB-2455009-A (GB)
Title: Updating time-of-day registers using dynamically varying processor frequencies
Inventor: GERWIG GUENTER
IPC: G06F1/14
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A method for writing data to a time-of-day (TOD) register controlled by clock cycles of a dynamically varying frequency processor comprises having a first stage 14 TOD register 10 generating a carry 242 into the next higher bit value of a second higher stage 12 of said TOD register. When a precalculated maximum value has been reached, the second stage 12 bit value is repeatedly incremented in response to a carry generated by the first stage 14 until an external synchronization 18 pulse toggling the next higher bit adjacent to the highest bit of said second stage, is received. The maximum value is decreased with decreasing clock frequency and the second stage 12 continues to count in a monotonously or uniformly increasing manner, until the synchronization pulse is received. A similar method can be used to calibrating time information based on processor frequency. A TOD register is used as a counter driven by a frequency divider output and the difference in time between two or more carry generation events can be minimised.
Patent GB-2457555-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker box with a variable radiation characteristic
Inventor: BOTHE FRANK
IPC: H04R1/30
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: A loudspeaker box 300 has a loudspeaker housing 1 and a slot 3a acting as a sound source with a non-rotationally symmetrical radiation characteristic. The sound path of the sound source 3a contains an acoustic element 4 at the mouth of the horn 3 which dilates or constricts the radiation of sound in at least one radiation plane. The loudspeaker box 300 includes a mechanism which can be used to position the sound source 3a and the acoustic element 4 in different rotational positions relative to one another. The acoustic element may take form of an acoustic lens (figs 9,10). This invention may be used in PA systems that include line arrays of loudspeaker boxes (fig 12).
Patent GB-2473025-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated concrete twin lift shaft assembly
Inventor: PERKIN STEVE
IPC: E04F17/00
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: A lift shaft assembly is formed of prefabricated reinforced concrete sections 1,2, which are assembled to span a plurality of storeys. Each storey comprises front 3 and rear 4 walls connected by end walls 5,6 and at least one partition wall 7 disposed between the end walls to divide the storey into two or more shafts 8,9. Each storey preferably includes a door section 1 and an overlying spacer section 2, the spacer section having no apertures and the door section having a door aperture 10,11 in the front wall of each shaft. Each section may include vertical reinforcing bars 16 cast into external corners 12-15. Locating dowel pins 23 and co-operating sockets 19 may be used to locate the sections.
Patent GB-2462947-A (GB)
Title: Fatty Acid Oxidation Inhibitors Treating Hyperglycemia and Related Disorders.
Inventor: SEMAN LEO J
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a methods, compositions and kits for treating hyperglycemia and related disorders, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy and diabetic neuropathy, and to methods, compositions and kits for treating erectile dysfunction. The methods comprise administering an inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation to a subject in need thereof. In some embodiments, trimetazidine and metformin or a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor are administered.
Patent GB-2474446-A (GB)
Title: Barrier requests to maintain transaction order in an interconnect with multiple paths
Inventor: RIOCREUX PETER ANDREW
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2009-10-13
Abstract: Components of a data processing system, such as processors and memories, communicate over an interconnect 10. Initiators 20-26 send transaction requests to recipients 30-36. Requests transmitted after a barrier request are delivered after the barrier request and requests transmitted before the barrier request are delivered before it. When the barrier request reaches a point 41, 42 in the interconnect where there are divergent paths, the barrier request is duplicated along all the paths. A barrier response is generated from a divergent point when one has been received from all the paths. The interconnect contains blocking circuitry 90, which, on receipt of a barrier request, sends the request to the recipient and then blocks subsequent requests until it receives a response. The interconnect contains clearing circuitry 80, where there are no further divergent paths before the recipient or a blocking circuit, which sends a response when it receives a barrier request.
Patent GB-2462035-A (GB)
Title: Magazine status indicator
Inventor: GUR-ARI ORI
IPC: F41A9/62
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine with an indicator displaying the number of cartridges present therein. The magazine has a graduated tape having printed thereupon, a series of numbers representing the number of cartridges present in the magazine. A portion of the tape is displayed in an indicator window present on the magazine housing, to show an indication of the number of cartridges remaining in said magazine.
Patent GB-2476117-A (GB)
Title: Liquid ring vacuum pump with an auxiliary power unit
Inventor: YANG CHEN-TAN
IPC: F04C19/00
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A liquid ring vacuum pump with an auxiliary power unit has a cylindrical casing (41), a driving shaft, a rotor, a pipe (10), a body (20) and an impeller (30). The driving shaft is mounted eccentrically through the casing (41). The rotor is mounted securely around the driving shaft. The pipe (10) is mounted on and communicates with the casing (41) . The body (20) is connected to and communicates with the pipe (10). The impeller (30) is mounted in the body (20) and is connected securely to the driving shaft. The speedy gas and the liquid discharged from the casing (41) flow through the pipe (10) and into the body (20) to drive the impeller (30) to rotate. The rotating impeller (30) provides an auxiliary power to the driving shaft so the operation of the liquid ring vacuum pump is more efficient.
Patent GB-274201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in plate, dish and like racks
IPC: A47J47/16
Filed: 1926-04-16
Abstract: 274,201. Sampson, P., April 16, 1926. Supports for articles to be heated. -A plate rack of the type comprising a base portion to support the plates &c., and upstanding arms attached at each end of the base whereby the device is suspended from existing plate racks or above gas stoves or from oven shelves, is characterized by the arms being pivoted, at one or both ends, to the base. As shown in Fig. 1, the base consists of twisted or corrugated side members a, hooked arms a' being secured thereto, and hooked arms b<1> being pivotally attached to the cross piece a<3> of the base, e.g. by rings c. The arms a' may be integral with a strip d. The plates are passed through the bars of the existing plate rack and their lower edges are positioned and supported in the twists or corrugations of the members a. In a modification, the member b is of wire and is pivoted in the side-pieces a, or the ends of the wires may be attached to rings c, in which case the downturned ends of hooks could be joined. In another modification, Fig. 2, strips e are joined by cross-rods f which may be secured by bending the ends to re-enter the strips e as shown at f<1> The strips e are bent upwardly to form hooks e<2> and the end cross-rod is extended to form hooks g<2>, the ends of which may be joined by a length of wire. In further modifications, the sides e are rods or strips each end having one end bent up and hooked, the pivoted arms being at the other ends. The cross-members are formed from a continuous length of rod which is traversed backwards and forwards between the side rods and secured by welding, brazing, &c. The hooks may be replaced by clips, bolts or other attachment means.
Patent GB-1122111-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of 2-ethyl isonicotinic acid thioamide
Inventor: KING BERTRAM THOMAS
IPC: C07D213/83
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: The invention comprises the production of 2-ethyl-isonicotinic acid thioamide by treatment of an isonicotinic acid ester with dipropionyl peroxide to form a mixture of 2-ethyl-and 3-ethylisonicotinic acid esters, treating this with ammonia and a dehydrating agent to form a mixture of 2-ethyl and 3-ethyl-4-cyanopyridines, and treating this with hydrogen sulphide to precipitate the desired thioamide.
Patent GB-528963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to safety devices for aircraft
IPC: B64D31/10
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 528,963. Controlling aircraft. FAIREY, C. R. March 31, 1939, No. 10136. [Class 4] In order to avoid instability in multiengined aircraft owing to the failure or fall in speed of one of the engines, the ignition systems of corresponding engines on opposite sides of the fuselage are so interconnected that failure of an engine automatically renders inoperative the ignition system of the corresponding engine on the other side. As shown, an aircraft 12 has two engines 10, 11 provided respectively with centrifugal switches 17, 18, magnetos 13, 14, ignition switches 15, 16, switches 19, 20 adapted to be closed when the engines are at two-thirds throttle or over, and over-riding switches 21, 22. The connections are arranged so that when a centrifugal switch 17 and a switch 19 of one engine are closed, the primary of the magneto of the other engine is short-circuited. The throttleoperated switches 19, 20 remain open until the throttle is opened to two-thirds its full extent and until the centrifugal switches are already opened. The over-riding switches 21, 22 which, when opened, prevent the ignition systems from being short circuited, may be controlled manually or automatically by connection to means such as an air-speed indicator, or oil-pressure indicator, or means responsive to height or time.
Patent GB-1397241-A (GB)
Title: Actuator mechanisms
IPC: H01H73/30
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1397241 Thermal circuit breakers PLESSEY CO Ltd 19 July 1972 [20 July 1971] 10192/71 Heading H1N [Also in Division F2] An actuating mechanism comprises an operating member 1, comprising a biased push button 9 having an inner member 13 carrying a transverse pin 18 in a central slot, and an actuating member 2 comprising a pair of latches 16 pivoted about a pin 24 said pin pivotally supporting a contact actuating portion 37 and being supported slidably in slots 23 in a sleeve 22 relative to the operating member. Operation of the operating member, causes the pin 18 to move in the slots 17 of the latches and initially pivot them together, and subsequently move the latches and the portion 37 via pin 24 so that the surfaces 51 of the portions 28 of the latches engage pins 25 (Fig. 2, not shown). Further pressure causes the latches to pivot inwardly move past the pins and engage the pins on the surfaces 52 to latch the actuator 37 (cf. Fig. 3) said actuator being biased against the movement by springs within the switch mechanism. Withdrawal of the button 9 causes the pin 18 to unlatch the latch portions 28. The thermal trip switch comprises a rectilinearly moving contact 3 and a fixed contact 4. Terminal connections 44 to contact 3 are via the bi-metallic strip 42, which strip actuates a latch comprising plates 39, 38 which when separated allow the actuator to enter the recess 4A in member 32 and the contact to be separated by a spring 36. A compensating bi-metallic strip 45 with a bias adjustment screw 46 is provided. The switch will close with a "snap action" due to the temporarily increased resistance when surfaces 51 slide over the pins 25.