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Patent GB-2465631-A (GB)
Title: Arthroscope with depth gauge
Inventor: MEAD TIM
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: An instrument kit and method for preparing a defect site in a tissue of a patient, comprising: a cutting instrument 20 and a depth guide assembly 30 , the cutting instrument comprising a tubular body 50 and a cutting blade 80 , positioned at the distal end of the tubular body & the depth guide assembly comprising an elongate depth guide 30 adapted to fit within the bore of the tubular body in a sliding relationship; characterised in that the kit further comprises a depth gauge comprising an aperture (100 fig 4) positioned within the body of the cutting instrument and at least one depth marker positioned on the depth guide (45) , the aperture allowing visualisation of a depth guide positioned within the bore of the cutting instrument, wherein, in use, with the cutting instrument inserted into a defect site and the depth guide positioned within the bore, visualisation of a depth marker through the aperture indicates the depth of insertion of the cutting instrument.
Patent GB-2454816-A (GB)
Title: Method for executing a load instruction in a pipeline processor, putting the data in the target address into a buffer then loading the requested data.
Inventor: TRONG SON DAO
IPC: G06F9/312
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for operating the execution unit of a computer, the execution unit having a pipeline-based execution flow during which load instructions are processed. The load instructions having the function of loading data from a storage means into a predetermined location within the pipeline, preferably a register-implemented pipeline. The method has the steps of, when a load instruction occurs in the pipeline, reading (610) the current value of the target location, and buffering (620) the current target value at a predetermined location within said pipeline. Next, the value of the source location is loaded (610) and stored (620) at the target location, the pipeline is executed according to its execution flow, using the loaded value for computing purposes. If an event (630) indicating that the loaded value is not correct occurs, (660) the buffered original value may be used instead of the loaded value. The execution unit may be a floating point unit with the reading and/or loading of the data being done using a multiply-add data path.
Patent GB-2466001-A (GB)
Title: Breakout system and breakout box for measuring signals between an on-board system under test and an electronic control unit in a vehicle
Inventor: TIMONCINI NICOLA
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: Breakout system for a vehicle adapted to measure signals exchanged between a on-board system under test (4; 4a) and an electronic control unit (2; 2a). The system comprises a breakout box (1; la) having first connecting devices (10; 10a) for connecting the box (1; la) to corresponding connecting devices (8; 8a) of the electronic control unit (2; 2a) and second connecting devices (16; 16a) for connecting the box (1; la) to corresponding connecting devices (14; 14a) of the system under test (4; 4a). The breakout system is characterized in that it further comprises first interfacing devices (18), separated from the breakout box (1; la) and adapted to be coupled to said first connecting devices (10; 10a) of the box (1; la), said first interface devices (18) having first connecting elements (22) with the connecting devices (8; 8a) of the electronic control unit (2; 2a). The system further comprises second interfacing devices (20), separated from the breakout box (1; la) and adapted to be coupled to said second connecting devices (16; 16a) of the box (1; la), said second interfacing devices (20) having second connecting elements (26) with the connecting devices (14; 14a) of the system under test (4; 4a). The breakout box may further comprise a plurality of low current jumpers (60), medium current jumpers (62) and high current jumpers (66) for measuring low current signals, medium current signals and high current signals respectively.
Patent GB-2467737-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical puzzle
Inventor: GROLLMAN TIMOTHY ARNOLD REX
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 2009-02-11
Abstract: A puzzle 1 comprises cylinders 2-6 which rotate independently about a shaft 8. Each cylinder has at least one engagement member extending radially outwardly, e.g. projections 2A-6A, and bears an image, e.g. shapes 2B-6B. A tubular cover or sleeve 10 rotates about the cylinders, and includes at least one engagement member extending radially inwardly, e.g. projections 10A. The sleeve 10 slides axially along the axis of the shaft 8 between an engagement position (see figure 3B) in which the projections 10A engage with the projections 2A-6A such that the cylinders are rotated by rotating the sleeve, and a non-engagement position (see figure 3A) in which the projections do not engage and the sleeve rotates freely without corresponding rotation of the cylinders. The puzzle can therefore be solved by selectively rotating the cylinders using the sleeve in order to bring the images into alignment. The projections 10A may be in a linear array, and axial movement of the sleeve may be provided via flanges 9A, 9C having shoulders 9B, 9D. The cylinders may each have different numbers and radial positions of projections 2A-6A, and a static cylinder 7 may be provided as a reference point for solving the puzzle.
Patent GB-2457817-A (GB)
Title: Repositionable Self-Adhesive Giftwrap
Inventor: GUYLER KARL E
IPC: B65D65/14
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: Repositionable self-adhesive giftwrap (100) for decoratively wrapping an article and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In embodiments, the giftwrap includes a substrate (112) sheet having a first surface (102) and a second surface (104). A decorative ink layer (106) is applied to the first surface (102) and a release coating layer (108) is applied to the first surface (102) over the decorative ink layer (106). The decorative ink layer (106) resides between the substrate sheet (112) and the release coating layer (108). Further, the giftwrap (100) includes an adhesive layer (110) applied to the second surface (104) of the substrate sheet (112) that is configured to adhere the giftwrap (100) to the article. The release coating layer (108) allows the adhesive layer (110) of the second surface (104) to be removed from the release coating layer (108) of the first surface (102) without removing portions of the decorative ink layer (106) where the giftwrap (100) overlaps and where the adhesive layer (110) of the second surface (104) of a portion of the substrate (112) contacts the release coating (108) of the first surface (102) of another portion of the substrate (112).
Patent GB-2459975-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre sensor
Inventor: KUNIGAMI MASAKI
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: An optical fibre sensor 18a(b) which functions as a tactile sensor, e.g. for a manipulator, includes a plurality of shearing stress sensor sections 32, 34 and a perpendicular stress sensor section 36, each section including respective optical fibres 38, 44, 50 and a plurality of gratings 40, 46, 52 such as fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs), for reflecting light beams at particular wavelengths. The gratings are arranged in the optical fibres such that the sensor is responsive to shearing stress applied to the sensor along X- and Y-axis directions as well as to perpendicular stress applied along a Z-axis direction. Stress direction converting means such as elastic members (156, figure 17) for converting the direction of an applied stress may be mounted on the optical fibres.
Patent GB-2472870-A (GB)
Title: Imitation frying pan
Inventor: JAMES MARK
IPC: A63H33/30
Filed: 2009-08-22
Abstract: An imitation joke frying pan comprises a hard rubber handle 100 having a metal frame 102 encased therein, and a soft rubber pan section 104 connected thereto, wherein the imitation frying pan has the appearance of a real frying pan. The apparatus may include a means for playing a sound 105 upon impact.
Patent GB-2465066-A (GB)
Title: Harness for converting a conventional swing into a toddler swing
Inventor: JONES NICOLA
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A harness for converting a conventional swing into a toddler swing comprises a front waist piece 6, back waist piece 7, crotch piece S, three adjustable buckles (4, figure B), two clips 1 and two 'O' rings 5. In use, the crotch piece 8 runs under a swing seat 9 and is attached to the front and back waist pieces 6 & 7, thereby holding the child securely on the swing seat 9 and preventing the child from falling forwards or backwards. The two clips 1 on the front waist piece of the harness clip onto a respective suspension rope of the swing as well as clipping through a respective 'O' ring 5 on the back waist piece. The harness size can also be adjusted at anytime by altering the three adjustable buckles (4). The harness can applied quickly and easily so as to safely secure a toddler on a conventional swing.
Patent GB-2476099-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable manhole protection device
Inventor: WILKINS LUKE
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: The device 10 comprises an elongate inflatable body 12, characterised by substantially flat top and bottom surfaces and side walls 16 and gripping components 14 located on the side walls 16 of the inflatable body. Preferably, the device further comprises a top component (20, Fig 2) located above the top surface of the inflatable body. The top component may comprise a cushioning material and may be releasably connected to the inflatable body. The top component is of a circumferential size greater than the circumferential size of the inflatable body. A handle (22, Fig 3) may be fixed to the top surface of the inflatable body. Preferably, the device may also comprise an inflatable annular component (24, Fig 4) arranged to fit around the inflatable body.
Patent GB-2476294-A (GB)
Title: Flange joint and gasket
Inventor: MISTRY SURESH
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A flange joint having a ridge 26 formed on a first flange 22 and a corresponding groove or channel 16 formed on a second flange 12 for receiving the ridge 26. A sealing member 30 having a generally U-shaped cross-section is seated in the groove 16 and has a base wall 37 including at least one base wall embossment 34 and at least one of its side walls 38, 39 includes at least one side wall embossment 36. The embossments 34, 36 are different in height or depth, or the height or depth of one of the embossments varies along its length. The groove 16 and ridge 26 may be non-circular or irregular in shape so as to provide more even thermal expansion and bolt load distribution across the flanges thereby further enhancing the sealing performance of the flange joint.
Patent GB-2466569-A (GB)
Title: Rendering A 3 Dimensional Computer Graphics Image Using A Multi-Level Structure
Inventor: YANG XILE
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for rendering a 3 dimensional computer graphics image. The image is divided into plurality of rectangular tiles which are arranged in a multi level structure comprising a plurality of levels of progressively larger groupings of tiles. Image data is divided into a plurality of primitive blocks and these are assigned to groupings of tiles within the multi level structure in dependence on the groupings each one intersects. Control stream data is derived for rendering the image and this comprises references to primitive blocks for each grouping of tiles within each level of the multi level structure, the references corresponding to the primitive blocks assigned to each grouping and control stream data is used to render the primitive data into tiles within the groupings of tiles for display. This is done such that for primitive blocks which intersect a plurality of tiles within a grouping, control stream data is written for the grouping of tiles rather than for each tile within the grouping.
Patent GB-786155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to card-operable electric switches
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 1952-09-16
Abstract: 786,155. Cord end attachments; cord. fastenings. YOUNG, S. G. Dec. 15, 1953 [Sept. 16, 1952], No. 10044/56. Divided out of 786,154 [Group XXXVII]. Classes 44 and 109 [Also in Group XXXVII] A rigid member to which a flexible cord may be attached consists of a part 7, an inclined part 8 and a part 9 intersecting the first part, a keyhole slot 10 being formed for the reception of the knotted end of the cord. The member is intended for use in the switch of Specification 786,154 [Group XXXVII]. Specifications 594,114, 654,693, 654,715, 654,716 and 669,969 [all in Group XXXVII] also are referred to in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-1275037-A (GB)
Title: Process for the separation of agglomerates
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1275037 Wet screening LONZA Ltd 20 April 1971 [17 July 1970] 10220/71 Heading B2H Agglomerates are separated from hair-like crystal needles or whiskers by suspending the mixture of agglomerates and whiskers in a liquid which is inert to the whiskers and which has a viscosity of 5-200 centipoises at 20‹C and allowing the suspension to flow through a vibratory sieving apparatus consisting of (a) an uppermost support sieve with a mesh size of 0.8-1.2 cm., (b) a sieve lying therebelow with a mesh size of 0.15-0.35 mm. (c) a coarse sieve lying therebelow with a mesh size of 0.4-1.0 mm., and (d) a lowermost support sieve with a mesh size of 0.4-1.2 cm., the concentration of solids in the suspension above the uppermost sieve being always so maintained that all of them are freely movable in the suspension liquid. The agglomerates are sieved out of the suspension while the whiskers, together with the suspension liquid, pass through the sieves. The suspension liquid may be a dihydroxy alcohol, e.g. ethylene glycol &c or a polyalcohol, e.g. glycerol or methyl cellulose, which is brought to the desired viscosity by mixing with water. Vibration may be produced by pulsating pressure, electromagnets or mechanical pulsators. An example is given.
Patent GB-696276-A (GB)
Title: Improved front suspension system for motor vehicles
IPC: B60G3/20
Filed: 1952-04-24
Abstract: 696,276. Spring suspensions. OPEL AKT.- GES., A. April 24, 1952 [April 27, 1951], No. 10278/52. Class 108 (ii). [Also in Group XXXI] In a front suspension system for motor vehicles, the wheels 10 together with upper and lower transverse guide links 14 and 15 as well as springs 28 and shock-absorbers 41 arranged inside the latter are mounted on a cross frame member 18 which is connected to two side members 31 of the frame, by means of upwardlyextending hat-shaped attachment pieces 29 which protrude through openings 30 in the side members 31. In the arrangement shown, each wheel 10 is mounted on a stub-axle 11 which is integral with arms 12 and 13 by which the wheel is steerably connected to the links 14 and 15. The cross member 18 is formed of a pair of pressings 19, 20 having a seating for the spring 28 and an opening 24 therethrough for the shock-absorber 41. The attachment-piece 29 is welded over the opening 24 and supports the upper end of the shock-absorber through the interposition of rubber cushions 44, 45. The lower end of the spring 28 is supported on a trough 40 formed in the link 15 and the lower end of the shock-absorber is supported through rubber cushions 44, 45 on a removable plate 48 which closes an opening 49 in the trough 40 and permits withdrawal of the shock-absorber from below. Annular rubber cushions 32, 33 are interposed in the opening 30 between a shoulder 34 on the side member 31 and the upper face of the cross-member 18 and also between the upper edge of the opening 30 and a pressure-plate 35 on the attachment-piece 29. The cushions 32, 33 which are of very soft rubber are formed with flanges 32<1> and 33<1> respectively to afford lateral movements of the member 18. The inner end of each link 14 which is rotatably attached to a yoke is secured to the piece 29 by bolts after assembly of the links 14, 15, springs 28, shock-absorbers 41, rubber cushions 32, 33, stub axles 11 and member 18, to the side members 31. A steering linkage is connected to the arm 13.
Patent GB-476148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in display stands
IPC: A47F7/12
Filed: 1937-04-12
Abstract: 476,148. Display stands. HASSE, F. M. April 12, 1937, No. 10382. [Class 52 (v)] In a display stand for ties and like articles comprising racks having rods 9 on which the ties are suspended and means for releasably securing the latter, the racks are mounted on cross members 7a, 7b carried on arms 6 which are secured to a hub 5 rotatably mounted, through a single ball bearing, on a pillar. The racks each comprise an upright 8 carrying the rods 9 and are provided with pivoted members 16 carrying pins 23 and biassed by springs 19 to grip the ends of the ties between the pins 23 and the vertical flanges of the supporting cross members. The racks are secured on the cross members by means of screws 24.
Patent GB-963470-A (GB)
Title: One-needle sewing machine for industrial use for forming double-chain stitch seams
IPC: D05B57/02
Filed: 1963-03-15
Abstract: 963,470. Linkwork. VIRGINIO RIMOLDI & C. S.p.A. March 15, 1963 [March 16, 1962], No. 10387/63. Heading F2K. [Also in Division D1] In a sewing machine a shaft 33, oscillated via a pitman 31 from a main shaft 26, carries a crank-pin 34 journalled in a link 35. One end of the latter is pivoted at 36 to an arm 37 pivoted at 38 on the machine frame. The other end of link 35 is pivoted at 40 to a sleeve 41 which carries the sewing needle and is slidable on a fixed rod 42. The arrangement is such that the axis of shaft 33 is positioned midway between the axis of rod 42 and a line parallel thereto and passing through the axis of pivot 38, while the distance between the axis of shaft 33 and the axis of crank-pin 34 is one-sixth of the distance between the axis of rod 42 and said line passing through the axis of pivot 38, while crank-pin 34 oscillates 30 degrees on each side of a line perpendicular to rod 42 and passing through the axis of shaft 33 and pivots 36 and 40. It is stated that in this arrangement the maximum deviation of sleeve 41 from straight line motion for a stroke of 25 mm. is 1.5 to 2 microns. Specification 950,568 is referred to.
Patent GB-592633-A (GB)
Title: Metal-containing cellulose-acetate films
IPC: C08L1/12
Filed: 1945-04-25
Abstract: A mottled or embossed appearance is given to a cellulose acetate film by thoroughly dispersing a metal powder containing leafing and non-leafing particles in a cellulose acetate dope containing a plasticizer and sufficient solvent to facilitate complete dispersal and to permit an appreciable degree of mobility of the powder in the dope, and agitating the dope during or immediately before casting to form a film on a casting surface. Alternatively or additionally, the film of cellulose acetate containing the metal powder may be subjected to agitation while it is on the casting surface and is still sufficiently fluid to allow movement of the powder.  Metal powder containing leafing particles may be obtained by treatment with fatty acids.  Agitation of the dope before casting may be effected by stirring.  Agitation after casting may be effected by vibrating the casting surface or by electromagnetic means.  The agitation causes the particles of aluminium powder to become oriented in the composition and a mottled or embossed effect is obtained in the solidified film when the solvent has evaporated.  In an example, a mixture of cellulose acetate, dimethyl phthalate, tricresyl phosphate, and aluminium flake powder is stirred with acetone in an amount of 10-12 times the weight of the mixture.  The aluminium powder is present to the extent of 4-8 per cent of the weight of the cellulose acetate.  Specification 207,144, [Class 2 (ii)], is referred to.
Patent GB-254245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in devices for automatic spacing in pleating machines
IPC: D06J1/06
Filed: 1926-04-21
Abstract: 254,245. Ezbelent, G., and Ezbelent, R. April 16, 1926, [Convention date]. Pleating. - The lower roller of a pleating machine has superposed on the usual rotation ior the formation of pleats an additional rocking motion of varying amount between two consecutive pleats by means of a pawl and ratchet device, the pawl being, when desired, held out of operation. As shown, a pawl 9 on a carrier 4 connected by a link 7 to a rocking link 5 engages a ratchet wheel 3 on the lower roller for intermittent rotation of the roller but is capable of being lifted out of operation either by a roller 10 or set screw 24 engaging a tail piece 12 on the pawl. The roller 10 is carried by a pivoted arm 11 which may be operated by a spring pressed rod 14 pivoted at 15 and provided with a roller 19 capable of contacting with eccentric rollers 17 on a cam 16. Some of the rollers 17 are shown in the operative and others in the inoperative position, the lever 14 being moved from the position shown when it engages an operative roller to a position in which the pawl engages its ratchet wheel. The link 7 may be adjusted to vary the throw of the pawl by means of a screwed rod 21 or by means of a cam engaging a roller.
Patent GB-1452462-A (GB)
Title: Seal construction for a rotary ceramic regenerator for use in a gas turbine engine
IPC: F28D19/04
Filed: 1975-03-13
Abstract: 1452462 Thermal regenerators FORD MOTOR CO Ltd 13 March 1975 [15 April 1974] 10496/75 Heading F4K [Also in Division F2] In a rotary regenerator for a gas turbine, a ceramic matrix 20' has an external D ring, sealed by a layer of flexible sheet graphite bonded to one component. As shown, the graphite layer 50 is bonded to the matrix 20' and a metal substrate 52 is pressed down on to it, by the regenerator cover bearing on diaphragm seal spring 54. In another form, the graphite layer is bonded to the metal substrate (32, Fig. 3, not shown). Two C- shaped seals (24, 26, Fig. 1, not shown) and a cross-arm seal (28) are provided for the underside of the matrix (20) and may also be of bonded sheet graphite. Several plies of graphite sheet may be bonded together to form the layer.
Patent GB-882881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to heating appliances
Inventor: HORNER HAROLD
IPC: A47J27/022
Filed: 1959-03-26
Abstract: 882,881. Cooking utensils. PRESTIGE GROUP Ltd. March 28, 1960 [March 26, 1959], No. 10555/59. Class 66. A kettle, saucepan, frying pan or the like has one or more strips 15 of aluminium secured to its base, the strip or strips serving as a means for distributing heat over the said base. The strips are welded to the kettle base at their crests 16, and a flange 17 on the kettle is welded to three or more of the troughs 19 of the strips. The strips may be of sinuous or helical form and be brazed or soldered to the kettle base.