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Patent GB-2445244-A (GB)
Title: A vibratory roller unit
Inventor: HUMPHREY JOHN LIONEL
IPC: A01B29/00
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A vibratory roller unit 22 comprises a framework 28, a transversely extending drum 24 rotatably mounted in the framework and a rotating shaft 26. The shaft 26 has a fixed inboard eccentric weight 32 and an outboard eccentric weight 34 rotatable about the shaft with respect to the fixed inboard eccentric weight 32. The inboard and outboard eccentric weights apply a centrifugal force which is transmitted to the drum and applied to the ground under the drum as the drum rolls across the ground. The centrifugal force varies in amplitude depending upon the rotatable position of the outboard eccentric weight with respect to the fixed inboard eccentric weight. Advantageously a powered lawn mower of the type adapted for mowing greens on golf courses and having a powered vertically adjustable reel cutting unit is converted into a greens roller when the vibratory roller unit 22 is substituted for each reel cutting unit.
Patent GB-2452348-A (GB)
Title: A steering torque display device
Inventor: TAKAHASHI NAOKI
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A turning behavior display device as shown in fig. 7 operable to display control condition of a turning behavior control unit which controls turning of a vehicle by using a relative difference between a first torque acting on one of the wheels of the vehicle and a second torque acting on the other of the wheels. A display is provided for each of the wheels and is adapted to display an indication of increase or decrease in the turning direction in accordance with the relative difference between the torques applied to the said two wheels. A further display may be incorporated in which a relative differential limit between front and rear wheels is displayed.
Patent GB-2457467-A (GB)
Title: Base structure of a folding baby bed
Inventor: CHENG PAO-HSIEN
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A baby bed includes a base member 2 in the middle of a bottom of a frame; the frame includes two connecting rods 13, extending along a same diagonal of the bottom of the frame when the playpen is expanded; two stopped components 14 are joined on inward ends of the connecting rods, and a stopping bar mechanism 23 is pivoted on a middle of the base member; an elastic element 234 is fitted on the stopping bar mechanism at 232 to bias the stopping bar mechanism 23 into a stretched state; part 141 of the stopped components will contact the stopping bar mechanism 23 to prevent the connecting rods from folding when the baby cot is expanded; the stopping bar mechanism 23 is apart from the stopped components 14 to allow the bed to be folded after the stopping bar mechanism is pivoted about 231 using strap handle 235 with its upper ends 233 moving upwards.
Patent GB-2448045-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for sampling and diluting concentrated emulsions
Inventor: ODDIE GARY MARTIN
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2008-03-18
Abstract: A means for sampling and diluting concentrated emulsions (e.g. oil-in-water, water-in-oil emulsions, or other concentrated emulsions) comprising; obtaining a sample of a concentrated emulsion comprising a dispersed phase and a continuous phase fluid (e.g. by opening a fluid connection to a flowing stream comprising the concentrated emulsion); measuring droplet concentration of the dispersed phase in the sample; and, for a droplet concentration above a certain limit (e.g. 1000ppm), diluting the sample with substantially pure continuous phase fluid in a sample dilution chamber 18, forming a first diluted emulsion. The above steps may occur in real time. A droplet concentration measuring device 12 may be combined with a droplet size distribution measuring component in fluid connection with the sample dilution chamber while a second or further dilution chambers fluidly connected to the first dilution chamber may also be incorporated. The concentrated emulsion may be combined with a stabilising additive before dilution.
Patent GB-2461506-A (GB)
Title: A leaf or brush seal arrangement
Inventor: WRIGHT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: A seal arrangement 1, 101 for maintaining an axial pressure differential between relatively high and low pressure stages along a rotating element 2, 102 as typically found in a gas turbine engine, the arrangement comprises:i) a plurality of leaf or brush seal members 5 forming a circumferential seal-pack 4, 104 around the rotating element 2, 102, between the low and high pressure stages, for limiting leakage of fluid between the low and high pressure stages;ii) at least one movable baffle 6, 7, 106, 107 positioned on the upstream or downstream side of the seal-pack 4, 104 for regulating such leakage through the seal pack 4, 104; andiii) a control arrangement for adjusting the axial or radial position of the baffle 6, 7, 106, 107 to control the regulation of the leakage through the seal-pack 4, 104 and hence control the consequent blow-down effect on the seal-pack 4, 104 caused by the leakage. The at least one baffle may comprise an iris diaphragm, and the control arrangement may include pressure transducers positioned in the high and low pressure stages and a control unit 116 which moves the iris diaphragm(s) axially and/or radially in response to the signals generated by the transducers via respective actuators 114, 115.
Patent GB-2462267-A (GB)
Title: Male incontinence sheath
Inventor: CHAUHAN NARESH
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: A male incontinence sheathBcomprises an elongate tubular member having a distal end and proximal end. The distal end contains an absorbent materialCoverlaid by a liquid permeable layer. The whole of the sheathBhas microscopic air inlets to allow the sheathBto be breathable. This air permeable material may stretch to allow for the increased volume of the saturated absorbent. The proximal end of the sheath B has an adhesive areaDto allow the sheathBto be secured to a penis. The absorbent material may be cellulose fibres and may contain microcrystalline silver having anti-bacterial and anti-odour properties. The sheathBmay be degradable and flushable.
Patent GB-2462148-A (GB)
Title: Automotive FMCW radar with multiple frequency chirps
Inventor: SZAJNOWSKI WIESLAW JERZY
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A radar arrangement is provided comprising a means for transmitting a varying frequency signal; a means for receiving a reflection of the transmitted signal from an object; and a means for determining the range and/or velocity of the object based on the transmitted and received signal; wherein, the frequency is varied such that the transmitted signal comprises a sequence of at least four adjacent portions K, and the signal varies linearly with time within each portion such that the frequency variation has a different slope within each portion. In a further embodiment, the range and/or velocity of the object is determined based on the normalized slopes SKfor each portion. In another embodiment, a method of detecting an object is provided wherein portions K of the transmitted signal exist in K/2 pairs of opposite and/or inverse normalized slopes SK, and the range and/or velocity of the object is determined from beat frequencies and their respective slopes SKK/2 times, each time with one pair excluded from the calculation process. The arrangement is particularly suited to an FMCW radar collision avoidance application wherein the varying frequency signal may provide an improved resistance to multiuser interference.
Patent GB-2451744-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping axiliary handle
Inventor: EICHER ROSWITHA
IPC: B24B23/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: An auxiliary handle 10a comprises a damping unit 16a with at least one damping element 18a capable of pivoting movement 62a during an oscillation damping. The damping element may be mounted via at least one bearing element 26a, and comprise an unbalanced absorption mass element. The dampening unit may also have an energy-converting unit 34a mounted partly in the damping element. The handle may have a fastening unit 44a at one of the axial end regions of the handle 40a for attachment of the handle to a power tool (12a fig 1). Optionally the handle may have at least two dampening elements (18b, 20b figs 3a and 3b. 18c, 20c figs 4a and 4b) which are movable, especially tiltable, with respect to one another. The power tool may be an angle grinder.
Patent GB-2458335-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning control system.
Inventor: KIM HAE JIN
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: An air conditioning system (100, fig 1) has a controller (154, fig 2) which calculates a deviation temperature having a deviation from an outdoor temperature and compares the deviation temperature and a required temperature to set a new desired temperature. As the outdoor temperature varies, the control unit (154, fig 2) varies the deviation d1, d2, d3, d4 between the outdoor temperature and the deviation temperature. A user does not have to directly change the desired temperature, increasing convenience. In the event of a significant range in temperature, air conditioning sickness can be prevented since an optimum indoor temperature can be maintained. The variable gradient of the desired temperature of a room is kept smaller than the variable gradient of an outdoor temperature, maintaining a more even temperature.
Patent GB-2463100-A (GB)
Title: Low head tidal barrage with active control
Inventor: EVANS RUPERT JOHN ARMSTRONG
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A tidal barrage or 'reef' has a relatively light weight impounding structure that maintains a small head difference of about two metres between the sea and a lagoon, and introduces only a short delay of less than two hours to the tidal flow. This avoids many of the environmental consequences of a barrage that maximises water height differences. Sections of the barrage may be opened to allow free flow of water and ships. These may be butterfly gates e.g. 150 metres wide and 20m deep, which rotate about a central pivot. By rotating such gates by 180 degrees, the flow through the turbines will always be in the same relative direction. Active control of the turbines and gates allows the system to be altered from tide to tide to meet the needs of navigation, wading birds, salt marshes, and flood protection.
Patent GB-2454357-A (GB)
Title: Feedforward control based on power demand rate of change.
Inventor: CHENG XU
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: Controlling a power generating unit or other equipment 12, 14, 16 with a slow reaction time through creating a feedforward control signal, which has a fast or slow response rate based on the average rate at which a load or power demand set point signal has changed during a previous period of time. The feedforward control signal controls the power generating equipment 12, 14, 16 by switching between introducing the fast or slow response based on whether the change in the load or power demand set point over a particular period of time in the past e.g. the rate of change of the load demand, is greater than or less than a predetermined threshold. It is not required to know the final or target load demand set point during the time in which the load demand set point is ramping up to a final target value and is not dependent on the ramp size.
Patent GB-2451786-A (GB)
Title: Self-propelled crusher and management system for self-propelled crusher
Inventor: YAMAZAKI KAZUYUKI
IPC: B02C1/02
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A self-propelled crusher having a travel device, a crushing device for crushing an object fed, overload avoidance means for avoiding an overloaded condition of the crushing device, and a control device (91) for controlling the crushing device. The crushing device is a jaw crusher where an object is fed into a V-shaped space formed by stationary teeth and movable teeth and the movable teeth rock relative to the stationary teeth to crush the object. The control device (91) has avoidance operation determination means (913) for determining whether the overload avoidance means has been activated and also has information output means (94) for outputting avoidance operation information to the outside when the avoidance operation determination means (913) determines that avoidance operation has been made.
Patent GB-2467117-A (GB)
Title: Electrical terminal connector
Inventor: BRUNT ANDREW
IPC: H01R4/32
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: An electrical terminal connector comprises a terminal body 11 with a transverse bore 12 through it, and a clamp 13. The clamp comprises a terminal knob 21 having a hollow core and an internal circumferential thread, and a clamp nut 22 fitted into the hollow core of the terminal knob and having a complementary external circumferential thread. The terminal body has a shaped cross-section along a part of its length, defined by a clamping region, and the clamp nut has a complementarily shaped axial aperture such that, in use, rotation of the terminal knob causes the clamp nut to move axially within the clamping region but prevents rotation of it. The clamp may have an insulating housing. The terminal is suitable for audio use.
Patent GB-2467023-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine with axially adjustable diffuser passage body.
Inventor: DUDNIKOV SERGEY YURYEVICH
IPC: F03D1/04
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: A wind generator includes a wind turbine 1 within a working channel in a casing comprising an outlet diffuser 3 and a converging nozzle section 2 having inlet guide vanes for pre-swirling incoming air. The turbine is connected via a revolving shaft 6 to an electric generator 7. For increasing the effectiveness of collection of wind power the generator has a fairing or after body 5, which may be of various shapes e.g. of two cones with bases butted, and installed relative to the diffuser to form an annular diagonal or hollow conical outlet channel. The after body contains the generator and is axially movable relative to the diffuser to vary the size of the output channel. May be building roof mounted.
Patent GB-2468883-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the installation of cables or pipes in tunnels
Inventor: TYAGI VAIBHAV
IPC: F16L55/32
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: An apparatus for installing cables or pipes in tunnels comprises a motorized vehicle. A cable/pipe positioning arm is at one end of the vehicle, which is controllable to move a cable/pipe from a temporary installation position to a final installation position. A cable/pipe sagging arm is at the other end of the vehicle, which is controllable to apply a desired amount of sagging to a length of cable/pipe between adjacent final installation positions. The apparatus can be driven along the cable/pipe performing the positioning and sagging in a single sequence. The sagging arm enables a controlled degree of sagging to be applied, which can be made uniform for the different sections of cable or pipe.
Patent GB-2475226-A (GB)
Title: Universal Prokaryote 16S ribosome PCR primer pair
Inventor: RUDI KNUT
IPC: G16B10/00
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A universal method and primers (and kits thereof) for the amplification of any prokaryote. 16S ribosomal RNA or DNA comprises the primer TCCTACGGGAGGCAGCAG (SEQ ID NO 1, `MangalaF-1') and the primer CGGTTACCTTGTTACGACTT (SEQ ID NO 2, `16SU1510R'). Also disclosed are methods for verifying the identity of a prokaryotic organism by the use of species/strain specific hybridization probes or specific nucleic acid amplifications when used in conjunction with the 16S amplification method.
Patent GB-2475681-A (GB)
Title: Variable temperature printing system
Inventor: NASH JAYNE CAROLINE
IPC: B41F1/02
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: A portable variable temperature printing system, comprised of separable units that can be used individually or in conjunction for various printing tasks. This includes a temperature-controlled unit which can be hand-held or located in the press and positioning unit, and is configured with positioning channels on a platen (9, Fig. 1), to make it simple to insert specially configured dies or location carriers. The press and positioning unit comprises a base 14 for positioning the substrate, a rear column 17 which houses a drive shaft 19, connected to arms 18, which are configured with a parallel motion linkage arrangement 22 to allow accurate positioning of the temperature-controlled unit. The parallel motion linkage arrangement 22 ensures that the temperature-controlled unit is always parallel to the substrate when fixed to the press and positioning unit with a handle 26 for the application of extra leverage.
Patent GB-568191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mechanical toys
IPC: A63H19/18
Filed: 1943-06-22
Abstract: 568,191. Toys TRANTMANN, F. O. June 22, 1943, No. 10020. [Class 132 (iii)] In a toy railway system, a train arrives at a station, stops automatically, takes on passenger figures automatically, and then restarts. As shown in Fig. 2, a projection P<1> on a rod B contacts a stop Q at the station, the rod B recoils against a spring S and against the action of a weight Z. Rebound is prevented by a ratchet R and pawl T. A pawl U<1> an extension A<1> of the door pivot to open the door D<1>. A pin R<1> on the train in its arrival at the station, through a lever system, withdraws a barrier restraining a gravity-impelled toy figure which now crosses the platform and rolls on to a plate L on the train. The additional load rocks the rod B to free projections P', U<1> from Q and A<1>, the door closes and the train restarts. At the next station, corresponding parts on the other side of the rod operate to stop the train, open the opposite door and release the toy figure. In Fig. 5, an electric train has two rods B, B<1>. On arrival at the first station, the rod B<1> is pressed rearwards to open a sliding door D<1> and cuts off the motor at K. A slight recoil of the train supplies current through the arm T<1> to the plate L and contact C to energize a magnet R<3> which depresses the barrier R<4>. The toy figure is released and rolls on to the plate L which closes contact C<2> to energize magnet Q<3> which releases the stop Q and allows the train to close its door and proceed. At the next station, the other rod B operates to release the toy figure.
Patent GB-720917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to aerials
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 720,917. Aerials. ANTIFERENCE, Ltd., and BEST, N. M. April 13,1953,No. 10074/53. Class 40 (7). An aerial assembly comprises a central junction box formed of insulating material and having arms 2 which support, and from which extend, rigid aerial elements 3. Each element is pivotally mounted on its arm by means of a bolt 8 extending from the arm and passing through the element and the arm is formed with a groove which locates the element in its desired operative position when the bolt is tightened. The aerial arrangement may be a simple dipole, or H- or X-type array and when using an assembly according to the invention the device may be assembled in a form easily handled for erection and the elements spread out to their operating position after installation. The grooves in the arms may be lined with semicircular metallic elements which have extensions taken through to the interior of the central junction box so that connections can readily be made to the elements and the surface of the ends of the elements not housed in the grooves may be covered by metal caps shaped to fit and held in position by the securing bolts 8. Semicircular metal clips 12 may be provided for securing the aerial at the top of a mast 13. If desired, capacity coupling to the aerial elements may be used instead of direct metal to metal contact.
Patent GB-436006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical signalling systems
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 436,006. Controlling over power circuits. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., Strowger Works, and ROSEBY, P. N., 57, Moscow Drive, Stoneycroft, both in Liverpool. April 3, 1934, No. 10078. Drawings to Specification. [Class 40 (iv)] In a remote control system for effecting switching operations by high frequency currents superposed on electric supply mains, the control currents are applied to the neutral conductor of a three-phase system to operate at the remote point a thermionic valve or gas-discharge tube, the grid of which is connected to the neutral conductor. The anode and filament circuits are connected between one of the phase conductors and the neutral conductor. Specification 435,564, [Group XXXVIII], is referred to.
Patent GB-309305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric miners' lamps and the like
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 309,305. Leitner, H. April 4, 1928. Battery lamps.-In a miners' lamp an oilimmersed switch is used to prevent sparking at the contacts and is adapted to insert a resistance in the battery circuit in order to give a dim light of long duration. A cylindrical casing 1 is provided with a square recess and resilient buffers 7 for a battery 2, a cap 3 having locking mechanism 5, and an oil-tight container 8 for the switch mechanism. The battery poles 10 are connected respectively to a terminal 17 and a lamp contact through spring blades 9 housed in recesses 9<1> of the casing. A resistance 11 is supported between brackets 12 which are connected to contacts 13, 14. A contact-arm 16 pivoted at 17 enables the lamp 15 to be connected directly to the battery through the contact 13 or optionally to insert in series therewith the resistance 11 through the contact 14 or to switch the lamp off, as shown in Fig. 5. The contact-arm 16 is controlled externally by means of an arm 19 and attached spindle 20 passing through a stuffing box 21. An additional lamp or a secondary filament in the main lamp may be used as a resistance.
Patent GB-539344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in handles
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 1940-06-17
Abstract: 539,344. Stirrup-pump handles. SIGMUND PUMPS (GREAT BRITAIN), Ltd., and SIGMUND, M., June 17, 1940, No. 10500. [Class 61 (i)] A stirrup-pump handle is formed of a length of metal tubing 1 to the ends 1<SP>1</SP> of which are welded the ends 4 of bent metal strips 2, 3 having their overlapping ends 7, 8 welded together as by spot welding.
Patent GB-105417-A (GB)
IPC: F42B30/04
Abstract: 105,417. Speir, G. T. April 19, 1916. Projectiles; projectile fuses. - Consists in a grenade or the like comprising a charge-containing casing 1 through which passes a stem 8 which is adapted to fit the barrel of a rifle or other fire-arrn, the stem having a gas-check device 21, if necessary, a stop 22, and, at its forward end, a striker plate 9, embraced bv a cover 19 secured to the casing 1, the striker having a front extension on which is loosely mounted a perforated plate 15. The stem 8 slidably passes through a tube 4 connecting the front and end covers 2, 3 of the casing, and the striker plate 9 is normally pressed by a spring 11 against the cover 19. The arrangement is such that, when the projectile is discharged, the stem transmits the thrust to the body through the plate 9 and cover 19, and, on impact, the body moves forward relatively to the stem and striker plate, so that a detonator 6 is fired by the blow of a pin 10 upon a percussion cap 7. A guide-pin 12 is fixed to the cover 2. The functions of the perforated plate 15 are to stabilize the grenade in flight by means of streams of air passing through the perforations, to render an oblique impact effective, and also to prevent the grenade from burying itself in the ground.