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Patent GB-2444666-A (GB)
Title: Filter assembly
Inventor: LINDSLEY KURT
IPC: B01D24/46
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A wastewater filter assembly comprising a cloth media filter (e.g., a cloth membrane supported by a support cage) having an influent side and an effluent side, an influent valve for controlling flow of influent to the influent side of the filter, a main reservoir (e.g., a tank) in fluid communication with the effluent side of the filter and adapted to hold effluent exiting the filter, and a backwash valve for controlling flow of backwash fluid from the filter. The main reservoir is positioned to hold effluent at a level that is above at least a portion of the filter so that backwashing of the filter can be accomplished using differential head pressure. The assembly can be made of a series of filter cells coupled to each other to form at least part of the filter assembly. Each filter cell is modular and comprises a filter, an influent valve for controlling flow of influent to the influent side of the filter, and a portion of a main reservoir in fluid communication with the effluent side of the filter and adapted to hold effluent exiting the filter. This modular design facilitates expansion of the capacity of the system. Preferably, each filter cell further includes a backwash valve for controlling flow of backwash fluid from the filter.
Patent GB-2458333-A (GB)
Title: Structural foam and manufacture thereof
Inventor: SIMARD YAN
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a foam body having an anisotropic cell structure comprises the steps of: expanding a polymer at an elevated temperature to form an initial foam body; and cooling the initial foam body under a negative pressure. A second method comprises the steps of: (a) in a first expansion step, expanding a foamable polymer composition substantially isotropically to form an initial foam body having an isotropic cell structure; and (b) in a second expansion step, expanding the initial foam body anisotropically in a selected direction under a negative pressure which applies an expanding force in the selected direction to provide a final foam body having an anisotropic cell structure. Apparatus comprises a first mould cavity and a second mould cavity, a heating device for heating the first mould cavity and a means for applying negative pressure to the second mould cavity and wherein the second mould cavity is larger in one dimension than the first mould cavity. The first and second mould cavities may be provided by two moulds or may be provided by expanding one mould to increase the size of the mould cavity.
Patent GB-2459850-A (GB)
Title: Using a mobile phone for fraud prevention in credit card transactions
Inventor: HALL KEITH
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A fraud prevention system utilizes a intelligent mobile phone and the mobile network to communicate with the credit card provider. It has the ability of down loading, via text, credit card transaction information and for the credit card user has the ability to switch on or off credit card transactions. The credit card user will also have the ability to set credit card transaction limits from a mobile or land line phone. The intelligent phone has software or possible chip and pin hardware and software that is synchronized and compatible with the credit card that is registered to the mobile or land line phone. After registration and network set up, the credit card user determines the maximum credit card transaction for that period in time. This is achieved by communicating to the credit card provider via the intelligent mobile phone and encrypted text messaging. The credit card user can bar or allow transactions via the mobile or land line phone.
Patent GB-2449551-A (GB)
Title: A planer power tool with movable guard
Inventor: NICHOLSON MARCUS
IPC: B27C1/10
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A planer power tool 2 includes a base 4 that contacts with a work piece, and a housing 10 depending from the base in which is mounted a drum 14 in a chamber 16, at least one blade 18 being mounted on the drum. The drum is driven by a motor 12 to rotate and move the at least one blade into contact with the work piece. A guard (30, fig 2) is provided which is located to be movable between first and second positions: a first position masking an opening to one side of the chamber in which the blade drum is mounted (fig 2); and a second position in which the opening to the chamber is exposed (fig 3). An external surface of the guard may lie substantially flush with the adjacent side wall of the housing. A planer may be provided with a dust and debris extraction system incorporating at least one passage (60, fig 10a) depending from the chamber, where the passage leads to a diversion means (62, fig 10a) selectively connectable with first and second exit ports (68, 70, fig 10b). A planer may also be provided with adjustment means 22 having a winder (86, fig 12) to control the depth of cut of the blade.
Patent GB-2452844-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism for a child car seat
Inventor: HUNCHINSON JAMES M
IPC: A47C1/11
Filed: 2008-09-11
Abstract: A latch mechanism (41, 53, 57, 59) for a car seat (10) that is mountable on a separable base member (20) provides a positive locking of the car seat (10) to the base member. The latch mechanism has a handle member 41(53) that is positioned in the seat portion 33 of the car seat (10) to pivot upwardly when the latch mechanism (50) is disengaged. The seating of a child on the seat portion (33) requires the latch mechanism (50) to be retracted into the seat portion (33), which corresponds to the locking of the latch mechanism (50). The latch mechanism (50) includes four helical spools 42, 44 rotated by the pivotal movement of the latch lever 41 to cause linear movement of the locking pins 57, 59 into engagement with the base member (20). A latch indicator (65) has a pre-latch sensor (66) that indicates proper positioning of the seat member 30 and a latch sensor (67) that indicates an engagement of the locking pins 57, 59. An indicator light (69a) illuminates when the seat member 30 is properly latched.
Patent GB-2453248-A (GB)
Title: Diesel fuel compositions
Inventor: REID JACQUELINE
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to diesel fuel compositions comprising a performance enhancing additive, wherein the additive is the product of a Mannich reaction between: <SL> <LI>(a) an aldehyde; <LI>(b) a polyamine; and <LI>(c) an optionally substituted phenol; </SL> ```wherein the or each substituent of component (c) has an average molecular weight of less than 400, and is especially dodecyl. The object is to reduce deposits on the injectors of the diesel engine.
Patent GB-2463904-A (GB)
Title: Breakfast cereal container
Inventor: TWEED ISLA
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A breakfast cereal box packaging is made in a recyclable material such as carton and provided with a hinged plastic spout dispenser 1, which in closed position is sealable at 4 to the side of the box, therefore providing a closure which permits the elimination of the inner lining bag generally used in such boxes, whilst retaining freshness of the product.
Patent GB-2456619-A (GB)
Title: Managing errors generated in an apparatus
Inventor: SEKIGUCHI ATSUJI
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: A method for managing an error generated in an apparatus, in which a computer determines whether the error is a known error for which an action to cope with it has previously been established and if so allocates the error to a problem handling team to execute the previously established action. If the error is not such a known error, then the new unknown error is sorted to see if it correlates with a previously encountered unknown error, by estimating whether the errors result from the same cause. If such a correlation between unknown errors is found then these errors are classified into one action group, an action priority for the group is established, and the group and its action priority are registered in an unknown error pool database. Each group of unknown errors is then allocated to a problem resolving team depending on the action priority of the group.
Patent GB-2468144-A (GB)
Title: Breathing apparatus
Inventor: GRIMSEY PETER
IPC: B63C11/20
Filed: 2009-02-26
Abstract: A wearable breathing apparatus for divers comprising a double counterlung having supply and return chambers connected in a hinged bellows configuration so as to inflate and deflate together. The counterlung has an upright hinged plate (3) having a substantially horizontal hinge axis (5) at the lower edge and the hinged plate is movable towards and away from a user. The hinged plate has a substantial mass comprising a weight member at or close to the free edge of the hinged plate. The weight member is in the form of a heavy material onto the hinged plate or incorporated into the hinged plate. The hinged plate also comprises pressure and suction relief valves (11, 12). The relative heavy hinged plate keeps the pressure in the double counterlung closer to the water pressure acting on the divers lungs, making it easier for the diver to breath. Other improvements to the breathing circuit are described including use of two stage compressor (151, 155), regulators (41, 51) for addition and venting of breathing gas and single actuator valves for back-up circuits.
Patent GB-2455460-A (GB)
Title: Efficient deployment of mobile test units to gather location-dependent radio-frequency data
Inventor: DRESSLER ROBERT MORRIS
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A technique for designing and testing drive-test plan for gathering location- dependent RF data is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, one candidate drive-test plan is chosen for implementation over a second based on an economic cost-benefit analysis of both plans. This is in marked contrast to, for example, a selection of drive-test plans, or the design of a drive-test plan, based on a calibration-cost analysis, in which the data estimated to be the most effective to calibrate a radio-frequency tool is sought for a given cost or the least cost. Although a data-estimated-to-be-most-effective-to-calibrate-a-radio-frequency-tool vs. cost analysis is a species of cost-benefit analyses in general, it is not an economic cost-benefit analysis because a data-estimated-to-be-most-effective-to-calibrate-a-radio-frequency- tool vs. cost analysis has deficiencies that an economic cost-benefit analysis does not.
Patent GB-2469518-A (GB)
Title: Surveying a region of the earth with sensors on moving ice body
Inventor: BUSSAT SASCHA
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: Sensors 5 for obtaining data relating to the structure of the region 1 are deployed on ice bodies 4 (e.g. iceberg, ice sheet, ice floe) which move as a result of natural drift. The sensors 5 are used to obtain data at different locations resulting from movement of the ice bodies 4) with respect to the region (1). The sensors 5 may be passive seismometers which respond to ambient noise, for example resulting from cracking or colliding of the ice bodies 4, 24. Alternatively, the sensors may measure gravity, gravity gradient, magnetic field, magnetic field gradient, or may be magnetotelluric or electromagnetic sensors. Each sensor 5 may contain a controller, GPS receiver, memory and a transmitter/receiver. The sensor may be placed on the ice body from a vessel, hovercraft or helicopter.
Patent GB-2470383-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible box and lid
Inventor: WANG CHUNSONG
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: The collapsible box includes a receptacle 2 comprising a bottom 9 having an opening 90, wall side panels (8, fig.5) hingedly secured together; and a cover 5 adapted to fit the receptacle 2 and comprising a hard top 51, soft interconnection panels 50, eg fabric panels, extending from a peripheral edge of the top 51 thereof, each panel 50 comprising a flange panel 4 hinged thereto. The walls of the tubular structure of the container can collapse to a flat configuration with the aid of a longitudinal fold line 7 on one of the wall panels if the number of walls panels is an odd number, eg as in a pentagon. The flange panels 4 can be arranged in substantially upright position to the hard top surface 51, to support the interconnection panels, when the cover 5 is assembled or they may be positioned flat and rested upon the interconnection panels when the cover 5 is collapsed.
Patent GB-2469885-A (GB)
Title: Walking aid with wheels and braking means
Inventor: TAYLOR CAMPBELL M KAY
IPC: A45B3/00
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: This invention comprises a wheel W, twin wheels, ball, soft ball, swiveling ball, swiveling soft ball, swiveling wheel or swiveling wheels sited on a stick S to help the visually handicapped avoid potholes, cracks or ridges with a converting braking device which engages when the stick assumes a near vertical position changing the device to a walking stick. The braking means may also be manually engaged, or a spring loaded pressure brake. A wheel with hard tyres provide better vibe impressions; a soft ball, better overall stability. The stick may also have warning light systems FL and optional sound emitters.
Patent GB-2458044-A (GB)
Title: Devices and systems for measurement of position of drilling related equipment
Inventor: HAMPTON DAVID
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: A depth measurement system (100) for determining an absolute depth of a drill string uses a position acquisition device (104) to determine a length value for a joint or stand being added to the drill siring. The position acquisition device receives a signal from a target object associated with the added joint. The processed signal can be an optical signal, a radio signal, an acoustic signal, or other suitable signal. Using techniques such as time lapse, Doppler effect or phase shift, the depth measurement system determines a position parameter such as distance or position based on the received signal. Thereafter, the processor determines the absolute depth of the drill string by summing a length of each joint making up the drill string and correcting for the position of the newly added joint.
Patent GB-2460768-A (GB)
Title: L-shaped coaxial connector
Inventor: YANO KOJI
IPC: H01R13/00
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: An L-shape connector includes an outer conductor that serves as an L-shape cylindrical casing 101 including two cylindrical casing portions 120, 131 that serve as the sides of the L-shape and a corner section 140 between the two cylindrical casing portions, an inner conductor having an L-shape extending in the axial directions of the cylindrical casing portions and arranged so as to keep a substantially constant distance from the outer conductor, and first and second coaxial connecting terminals 123, 133 provided in two openings of the casing portions, the terminals not being in contact with the casing portions. The inner conductor includes a first partial inner conductor 102 connected to the first coaxial connecting terminal 123, a second partial inner conductor 103 connected to the second coaxial connecting terminal 133, and a coupling inner conductor 104 that is arranged inside the corner section and connects the first partial inner conductor and the second partial inner conductor so that the angle of the corner is a blunt angle with respect to the first and second partial inner conductors.
Patent GB-2471111-A (GB)
Title: An electrical discharge acoustic source using a bank of capacitors individually connected to electrodes
Inventor: DYER BEN
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: An acoustic pressure wave is produced using an electrical discharge acoustic source 16 having a bank of capacitors 24 and a discharge electrode arrangement 28 comprising of one or more pairs of electrodes. The bank of capacitors has a switching arrangement 26 by which each capacitor is individually connected to an electrode in the discharge electrode arrangement such that each capacitor and/or electrode pair may be fired off separately. The switching arrangement may be configured so that any capacitor can be connected to any one pair of electrodes. At least one electrode in each pair may be movable so that the gap between electrodes may be set to a predetermined level. Each capacitor in the bank may be monitored such that any non-functional capacitors are isolated and any functional capacitors are connected in parallel. A power supply may be connected to the electrodes such that a high voltage can be discharged across the electrodes. A control system may be operated to adjust parameters associated with the operation of the source, such as firing sequence and timing of the discharge. The control section may include sensors to monitor ambient and device temperature and pressure, source output and signal pressure and time.
Patent GB-2462756-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle suspension assembly
Inventor: MCANDREWS MICHAEL
IPC: B62K25/08
Filed: 2009-11-26
Abstract: A bicycle suspension assembly may be in the form of a bicycle front suspension fork (50). The suspension fork (50) may include a pair of telescoping fork legs (52, 54). In one arrangement, a suspension spring (100) and a damper (102) are provided in only one of the pair of fork legs (52, 54). The suspension spring assembly (100) may include a negative spring. In one arrangement, the negative spring is a dual stage negative gas spring in which a negative spring gas chamber (112) includes a first chamber section (112a) and a second chamber section (112b). The first chamber section (112a) and the second chamber section (1 12b) are uncoupled in a first position of the suspension spring (100) and the first chamber section (112a) and the second chamber section (1 12b) are coupled in a second position of the suspension spring (100).
Patent GB-165254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to frames and springing of motor road vehicles
IPC: B60G11/06
Filed: 1920-04-09
Abstract: 165,254. Alexander, R. M. April 9, 1920. Frame components, sections and forms of. - Frames for motor vehicles comprise longitudinal side members a of inverted U-shaped cross-section, and each provided with two depressed and inwardly inclined portions a<1>, a<2>, in which supporting springs c, d are secured. The side members a are connected by transverse members b.
Patent GB-314144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in photographic desensitizers
IPC: G03C5/32
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 314,144. Imray, O. Y., (I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.-Ges.). April 3, 1928. Desensitizing.-Light-sensitive materials are desensitized before or during development by treatment with an aqueous solution of a derivative of a polynuclear quinone such as anthraquinone or phenanthraquinone. Examples are described of baths, containing respectively sodium 1-nitroanthraquinone-2-carboxylate, alizarin direct blue B, anthraquinone violet, and sodium anthraquinone-2-sulphonate. The Specification refers also to the desensitizing action of the oxidation products of developers.
Patent GB-883882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in high voltage rotary disconnecting switches
IPC: H01R35/04
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 883,882. Swivelling couplings. ALLMANNA SVENSKA ELEKTRISKA A.B. March 22, 1960 [March 26, 1959], No. 10040/60. Class (38 1). [Also in Group XXXVII] The movable arm 4 of a rotary disconnecting switch is secured in the removable cover 5 of a rotary housing 2 mounted on a rotatable insulator 3, the housing carrying contact fingers which connect the arm 4 to a line connection pin 1. Each finger comprises two tongues 6 urged apart by a spring 8 to engage the side surfaces 9 of a groove 7 in the pin 1, the arrangement being such that the contact surfaces between members 6, 9 lie on the axis of rotation between the pin 1 and the housing 2 and are limited by making the opposing parts of the tongues 6 or the surfaces 9, or both, slightly convex.
Patent GB-182226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bearings for bollards, fairleads, running blocks, and the like
IPC: B63B21/04
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 182,226. Unwin, G. H. April 5, 1921. Bollards.-Bollards, fairleads, running blocks and the like fitted with ball and/or roller bearings, and provided with. water-tight packing a, have separate races e, h for each row of balls or rollers, which races are held in position upon a central pin a, or a sleeve surrounding the central pin, by sleeevs l, m when the nut p on the central pin a is screwed up.
Patent GB-928408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the lining of chemical equipment
Inventor: FARNSWORTH FRANK
IPC: B29C63/48
Filed: 1959-03-23
Abstract: 928,408. Laminates. DUNLOP RUBBER CO. Ltd. March 10, 1960 [March 23, 1959], No. 10054/59. Class 140. High density polythene sheeting is secured to surfaces of metal, wood, concrete &c., e.g. as lining for tanks and other chemical apparatus, by an intermediate layer of natural rubber, or synthetic rubber such as polybutadiene, polybutadiene/styrene, or rubbery copolymers of ethylene with other olefins. The rubber preferably contains a peroxy curing agent such as dicumyl peroxide, which may also be included in the polythene layer. The rubber surface not in contact with the polythene may be coated with rubber containing no, or little, curing agent. To protect the rubber from ultraviolet light the polythene layer may contain an opaque pigment, or two layers, one of which is so pigmented, may be provided; alternatively the rubber may contain a pigment other than carbon black, e.g. china clay or calcium carbonate. Examples are given of the lining of a steel tank with a polythene-natural rubber laminate using toluene solutions of compounded polyehloroprene, which may be preceded by a similar solution of chlorinated rubber, as priming coats, and toluene solutions of compounded rubber as adhesives, the rubber layer in one case being laminated, on the side remote from the polythene, with a second rubber layer containing no peroxide curing compound. The Provisional Specification states that the invention may be applied to low-density polythene and other similar olefins. Specifications 865,806 and 903,295 are referred to.
Patent GB-143692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the construction of flues for smoke and ventilating purposes
IPC: E04F17/00
Filed: 1919-04-23
Abstract: 143,692. Thornely, E. W. April 23, 1919. Ventilating-shafts.-The flue holes in concrete and similar flue blocks are formed by pipes of fire-clay or other suitable material which are cast in. The Figures show typical shapes, the rectangular blocks being used for straight portions of flues, and those of wedge shape for forming bends. The height of the blocks is chosen to bond with courses of concrete blocks or multiple courses of bricks, shallow blocks being employed to make up any desire flue length. Blocks of greater horizontal area form corbels to support floors &c., or are used for chimney cappings. Fig. 13 shows a block having a. tapering flue opening, which is used immediately over the fireplace.
Patent GB-879592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of benzothiadiazines
Inventor: SCHOENFELDT ERIK
IPC: C07D285/28
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: 3-Substituted 6-trifluoromethyl- 7-sulphamoyl-3 : 4- dihydro-1 : 2 : 4- benzothiadiazine-1 : 1-dioxides in which the 3-substituent is a C1-6 alkyl, benzyl or phenethyl group are made by treating 5-trifluoromethyl aniline with concentrated sulphuric acid (preferably in approximately equivalent amounts so as to give a product substantially free from sulphuric acid) to yield 5-trifluoromethyl-anilinium hydrogen sulphate, heating to give 5-trifluoromethylaniline-monosulphonic acid, reacting with chlorosulphonic acid to give the 5-trifluoromethyl-aniline-2 : 4-disulphonic acid, reacting with thionyl chloride to give the 2 : 4-disulphonylchloride, converting to the 5-trifluoromethyl- 2 : 4-disulphamoyl-aniline by reaction with ammonia, and heating with an aldehyde RCHO in which R is a C1-5 alkyl, benzyl or phenethyl group.