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Patent GB-2433697-A (GB)
Title: Clip on forefinger steadier for a surgical handle
Inventor: SPOURS-IDUN BARBARA
IPC: A61B17/3211
Filed: 2005-12-31
Abstract: The clip on forefinger steadier for the surgical handle enables the steadying of the surgeons forefinger to avoid it slipping off the surgical handle as the surgeons hands are often smeared in bodily tissue and blood.
Patent GB-2434451-A (GB)
Title: Cardiovascular monitor
Inventor: LOWE EDWIN ROY
IPC: A61B5/02
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A cardiovascular monitor 12 processes raw blood pressure and heart rate data to derive and display various cardiovascular parameters. Measured values of systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse rate data are processed by circuitry 11 to calculate to the various parameters which include pulse pressure (Pp), mean arterial pressure (MAP), cardiac output (CO), cardiac power output (CPO), total arterial peripheral impedance (Z) and the ratio between ventricular stroke volume and pulse rate. The monitor 12 has various display modes (selectable via switch 3) for displaying different plots of the measured and calculated values (figures 4-7), which together make up a cardiovascular profile for the individual under examination. The monitor also includes a loudspeaker 4, input sockets 5-7 and a data output socket 9.
Patent GB-2421752-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic borehole telemetry system
Inventor: WISLER MACMILLAN MORGAN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: An electromagnetic (EM) borehole telemetry system 10 for transmitting information between a borehole transceiver 22 and a surface transceiver 26. Tubulars 18 are set within the well borehole 19 to stabilize the wall of the borehole and to assist in hydraulically isolating formations. The invention utilizes these tubulars 18 cooperating with one or more signal wires 28 to reduce attenuation and noise in signals transmitted between the borehole and surface transceivers. The one or more signal wires 28 are typically disposed within an annulus formed by the borehole wall and the outside surface of the casing. These wires 28 are connected at one end to connection terminals positioned near the bottom tubular string. Opposing ends of the wires are connected to the surface transceiver 26. A measure of electric potential can be made between the ends of the wires 28 thereby forming a signal. By minimizing signal attenuation and noise, the telemetry system can be effectively used at greater depths in the borehole. The telemetry system can be embodied in a measurement-while-drilling system, a formation testing system, a production monitoring system and other systems requiring communication between a downhole assembly and the surface of the earth.
Patent GB-2429634-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning device for handles
Inventor: WHITE CLIVE
IPC: A47L25/00
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning apparatus 10 particularly but not exclusively for a shopping trolley handle 12 and the like which includes at least one cleaning portion on an inner surface 24 thereof to allow the cleaning apparatus to be used to clean an article, such as a handle 21 of a device. The cleaning can be achieved such as by relative movement between the cleaning apparatus and the article such as by a person contacting the outer surface of the apparatus to exert the movement force. The cleaning of the apparatus can then be achieved without the need for a person to directly contact the article and therefore prevent the possibility of the person transferring bacteria or other germs onto the article during the cleaning operation. The apparatus may comprise a body 14 having first 16 and second 18 members which may be pivotally connected about a hinge 20. A lock 28 may be provided wherein the apparatus may be made tamper proof. The cleaning portion may include a sponge or else textile material which may be provided with a cleaning solution such as a detergent, disinfectant surgical spirit or a different sterilising solution. The apparatus may also be provided with a reservoir (fig 4a, 38) containing a cleaning fluid to be supplied to the cleaning portion. The inner surface of the apparatus may also be provided with one or more absorbent portions mounted relative to the cleaning portion to perform both cleaning and drying operations.
Patent GB-2441328-A (GB)
Title: A method for obtaining mupirocin calcium
Inventor: AASSVEEN LENE
IPC: B01D15/26
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing mupirocin calcium which comprises a) adsorbing mupirocin (either directly from fermentation broth or purified mupirocin acid) to a solid support, e.g. a hydrophobic adsorbent resin; b) exposing the adsorbed mupirocin to a calcium-containing agent; c) washing the mupirocin calcium and d) elution of mupirocin calcium from the solid support. An alternative method is disclosed, which comprises adding a calcium-containing agent to a solution of mupirocin acid in an organic liquid, followed by crystallizing and isolating the mupirocin calcium product.
Patent GB-2443484-A (GB)
Title: Masonry bed reinforcement
Inventor: WIGLEY VICTOR JOSEPH
IPC: E04B2/10
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A masonry bed reinforcement <B>2</B> is connected at intervals to an inner protruding stiffening brace <B>3</B>. The masonry bed reinforcement <B>2</B> may be installed as a ring beam. The stiffening brace <B>3</B> stands away from the inner face of the wall when in use so as not to impede moisture running down the wall. The stiffening brace <B>3</B> may have holes or slots <B>4</B> to accommodate temporary lateral bracing and subsequent permanent fixings for floor joists and roof trusses.
Patent GB-2444920-A (GB)
Title: Emergency escape slide for multi-storey buildings
Inventor: LTD ESCAPE SLIDE
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An escape slide for evacuating persons from an upper floor of a multi-storey building has a flexible envelope which, when not deployed, is stored within a container mounted below a window of the building. The container houses all the components of the slide and its external appearance resembles a large window sill or window box. The front and bottom walls of the container are hingedly attached to each other and are made from high density rubber or similar material. They are chemically bonded to the flexible envelope and, when the slide is deployed, have sufficient mass to pull the envelope out of the container and form a flat base for the bottom of the slide. Simultaneously, self-expanding foam is injected into the side beams and the landing area at the base of the slide from two cylinders. The foam sets within the beams and landing area, providing rigidity to the slide. Deployment of the slide is either manual, by means of a button or switch, or automatic in response to the activation of a fire or smoke alarm.
Patent GB-2430729-A (GB)
Title: A built-in light fitting for fire preventing
Inventor: WU LIANGJU
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: The invention discloses a built-in light fitting for fire preventing, which comprises a hood. A heat elimination opening is arranged on the hood. There is a heat elimination hole on the corresponding position of an intumescent sheet for fire preventing, and/or between the edge of the intumescent sheet and the edge of the heat elimination opening. The heat elimination opening and the intumescent sheet for fire preventing on the hood are so arranged that the light fitting may be heat eliminated normally in the general case, and in the event of fire the heat elimination opening is enclosed of itself due to quickly expanding of the intumescent sheet for fire preventing. Therefore, the hood may prevent fire from propagating from the interior to the exterior.
Patent GB-2447458-A (GB)
Title: Method of identifying, searching and displaying video assets
Inventor: WOODLEY MICHAEL LAWRENCE
IPC: A63F7/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: A method of identifying video assets, i.e. movies, television show, or any other film or motion picture image content, with reference to spoken audio content, i.e. the script and/or subtitles is provided. The method comprises the steps of receiving a text string to define the audio content of interest; searching a database to identify instances of the received text string; and displaying an image taken from the respective video asset which contains each of the instances. The embodiment uses this data indexing, classification and retrieval method in a movie trivia pub quiz gaming machine.
Patent GB-2436705-A (GB)
Title: A jaw for a bar clamp
Inventor: ROWLAY STEPHEN
IPC: B25B5/06
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A jaw 16 for a bar clamp comprises a main section 60 arranged to permit a bar 12 to pass through; a clamping face 62 extending from the main section; and a drive lever 64. A handle 70 extends from the main section; and a trigger 72 is pivoted to the main section, which includes means for applying a first force against the drive lever to provide a low mechanical advantage to the drive lever, and means for applying a second force against the drive lever to provide a high mechanical advantage to the drive lever. The first force applying mechanism may apply the first force against the drive lever at a first point 82 on the drive lever that is remote from the bar, and the second force applying mechanism may apply the second force against the drive lever at a second point 80 on the drive lever that is closer to the bar than the first. A resilient member, such as a spring (279, fig 11), may be coupled between the trigger and drive lever.
Patent GB-2448913-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Horse Headcollar
Inventor: KEMP SAMANTHA LOUISE
IPC: B68B1/02
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: A headcollar attachment 20 for use in controlling or training a horse, the attachment comprising two clips 22 releasably attachable to a opposite sides of a headcollar 10 and a control rope 21 such that the rope 21 to passes through each of the clips, around the nose and chin of a horse at a spaced distance from the headcollar towards the muzzle of the horse to form a loop. Tensioning one end of the rope 21 causes the rope to draw more tightly around the horse's nose. The clips 22 are elongate and have loops at their distal end for the rope 21 to pass through. The rope 21 can be double wrapped around the nose, as shown in figure 2 and comprise a retainer ring attached to the pulled end of the rope. A lead rope 25 may be attached to the second end of the rope.
Patent GB-2447512-A (GB)
Title: Stool comprising U-shaped floor frame
Inventor: GOODWIN ANTHONY EDWARD
IPC: A47C3/04
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A stool comprises a stool frame having four legs, and a U-shaped tubular floor frame 1 which contacts the floor and supports the four legs. The legs may be splayed at a point 2 near their lower ends to provide stability and aid stacking of one stool on top of another. The U-shaped floor frame may comprise bungs 3 and sleeves 7. The stool may also be provided with a footrest 4, side racks 5 and a backrest 8. The seat 6 of the stool may be moulded from polypropylene and fixed to the stool frame by a fixing plate.
Patent GB-2440427-A (GB)
Title: Coin-operated meter
Inventor: WOODARD DEREK IVOR
IPC: G07F5/20
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A coin-operated meter that includes a coin detect mechanism (12), a microprocessor (20) responsive to insertion of a correct coin and a prepayment meter, the microprocessor (20) being arranged to transmit a coded signal to the prepayment meter on insertion of a correct coin.
Patent GB-2452521-A (GB)
Title: Switched capacitor DAC
Inventor: QUINN SIMON KENNETH
IPC: H03M1/06
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: A multi-bit digital to analogue converter is implemented by a switched-capacitor arrangement in which a reservoir capacitor (Cf) accumulates charge representing the desired analogue output signal (Vout+Nout-). An array of further capacitors (CO-CN) correspond in number at least to the number of data bits (DO-DN) to be converted. The capacitors (Cf, CO-CN) are selectively interconnected with one another and with reference voltage sources (Vmid, Vdd, Vss) in a repetitive sequence of phases including (i) a sampling phase (P2) in which said further capacitors are connected (S3, S4) to reference voltages selected in accordance with the values of said data bits, (ii) an equalisation phase (P6a) in which said further capacitors are connected (S2) in parallel with one another without connecting them in parallel with the first capacitor, followed by (iii) a transfer phase (P6b) in which the parallel connected further capacitors are connected (S1, S5) in parallel with the first capacitor. The equalisation phase masks nonlinearities arising in switches (S2) and thereby improves harmonic distortion.
Patent GB-2457429-A (GB)
Title: Moulded mobile phone charger
Inventor: MUCKLESTON MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A moulded mains mobile phone charger unit includes plug pins 1 to be inserted into a mains electricity socket, a moulded mains mobile phone charger body 3, charger pin 4 and a cradle 5 to support mobile phone 6.
Patent GB-2461583-A (GB)
Title: Secure mailing envelope and method for manufacture
Inventor: BENTON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D27/00
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A mailing envelope is disclosed, the envelope comprising an outer paper layer 10 forming a pocket and an inner foil layer lining an inner surface of the outer paper layer within the pocket. The foil layer includes an aluminium foil having a thickness in the range 6 to 10 Ám. The envelope may have a window 22. Also disclosed is a mailing envelope comprising an outer paper 10 layer forming a pocket and an inner foil layer lining an inner surface of the outer paper layer within the pocket, wherein the inner foil layer includes an aluminium foil coated with a lacquer. A method for manufacturing the envelope is also disclosed. The envelope seeks to provide a secure means for sending wireless communication devices such as contactless integrated circuit cards.
Patent GB-2464748-A (GB)
Title: A mobile device for voice call continuity
Inventor: SERDAREVIC DEJANA
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: A mobile device having an operating system which includes a communications framework having a voice call continuity convergence layer. The status of the circuit switched and packet switched parts of the network are reported to the convergence layer which decides which part of the network to connect to at call establishment and when to perform a handover based on network availability and pre-stored profiles. Preferably the voice call continuity convergence layer comprises a data flow entity which is arranged to synchronise packet and circuit switched audio data during call transfer.
Patent GB-2460339-A (GB)
Title: Water turbine system for capturing tidal energy
Inventor: EVANS RUPERT JOHN ARMSTRONG
IPC: E02B9/08
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a marine barrage structure that maintains a small differential hydraulic head for the purpose of extracting energy from a tidal estuary or other body of tidal water. The structure is installed across an estuary and comprises a foundation part 7 in the form of a shallow pre-cast concrete caisson or cellular frame and hydraulic turbine mounting parts 5 and 11 which are installed over the foundation part 7. The caissons may be buoyant and retained in position by piles or anchorages such that the caissons containing the turbines may rise and fall with the tide. An additional crest element 3 may also be incorporated. Island structures (2 figure 3) may be positioned intermediate the caissons on which wind turbines (3 figure 3) may be placed.
Patent GB-2470747-A (GB)
Title: Container valve
Inventor: PRIESTLY TOBY JONATHAN
IPC: F16K17/19
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: A valve 11 for a shipboard container comprises a housing 19 having first and second apertures 21a, 21b for the ingress and egress of fluid through a passageway 15 located within the housing 19 and extending indirectly from the first to the second aperture. The passageway 15 forms an air-lock. The valve further comprises at least one bleed valve 13, 14 for allowing fluid out of the passageway 15 at a rate slower than fluid is able to enter one of the apertures 21a, 21b. Thus liquid entering one of the apertures 21 a, 21b is prohibited from passing along the passageway 15 to the other of the apertures until substantially all air within the valve 11 has bled out of the bleed valve 13, 14. Embodiments claiming a spring biased stopper and a buoyant ball are described.
Patent GB-1274403-A (GB)
Title: Electronic control device for automatic power transmission
IPC: F16H59/44
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1,274,403. Change-speed control. NISSAN MOTOR CO. Ltd. 19 April, 1971 [19 April, 1970], No. 10030/71. Heading F2D. In an electronic control for an automatic transmission on a motor-vehicle, wherein ratio shift in "D" setting is determined by voltages responsive to output speed and engine throttle setting, and to full throttle kickdown; and having also manual downshift settings, e.g. II and I, both the kickdown and the manual settings are subject to automatic safety upshift to prevent excessive engine speed, these upshift speeds being both higher than the normal upshift speeds in D setting, and those for the manual settings being higher than for kickdown, the increased speeds being independent of throttle setting. Solenoids 40, 59 control shift-valves establishing the ratios by hydraulic pressure, 40 and 59 being energized together for first ratio; 59 alone for second; and both de-energized for third. Schmidt trigger circuits 22, 44 control the solenoids 40, 59 for 1-2 and 2-3 shifts respectively and are fed through a line 25, which receives battery positive voltage 61 in all settings of a manual selector switch 18, operated by a lever (not shown). Speed and throttle voltage signals 13, 16, respectively positive and negative, are applied to the bases of the trigger transistors 21, 43, to cause them to become non-conductive, causing their companion transistors 29, 50 to conduct, resulting in non-conductivity of transistor pairs 34, 39, de-energizing in turn the shift-solenoids 40, 59 for 1-2 and 2-3 upshift. In D setting, full throttle kickdown closes a switch 66 which supplies battery positive voltage 61 through a resistor 67 to a line 68, connected through resistors 72, 77 to the bases of the trigger transistors 21, 43, so that the negative speed signal 13 must reach an increased value to produce upshift, and also supplies the same positive voltage 68 to the base of a transistor 78 which then conducts to cancel the throttle signal 16. Manual II and I settings close switches 63 and 64 respectively, which supply the line 68 directly through diodes 75 or 70, the effect, being the same as for kickdown, but, in the absence of the resistor 67, the upshift speeds in these settings are again raised. Resistors 32, 53 provide a positive feedback to the trigger transistors 20, 43, for up-down hysteresis.
Patent GB-968913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to sequence control apparatus
Inventor: PHILLIPS KENNETH RICHMOND
IPC: H01H43/24
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 968,913. Programmed controL S. SMITH & SONS (ENGLAND) Ltd. March 15, 1963 [March 16, 1962], No. 10085/62. Heading G3N. In a programme control apparatus, a film strip 1 has a control programme recorded on it in the form of transparent areas arranged in longitudinal lanes, indicative of the operating sequence of a particular electrical circuit, and transverse lanes, indicative of the particular circuits to be operated during each stage of the programme. The strip 1 is driven by a constant speed rotor, not shown, past a fixed shutter 3 and the transverse lanes are scanned by a light source 6 within a drum 4 having an helical slot 5. The drum 4 is driven by the same motor as the strip through a mechanism, not shown, such that between each revolution of the shutter there is a period during which the shutter is stationary. A further fixed shutter, not shown, is aligned with shutter 3 on the other side of the strip 1. A photo-cell 17, Fig. 5, is aligned with the fixed shutters and is illuminated by the light source 6 through the transverse areas sequentially selected by the helical slot. A commutator 11, Fig. 5, is rotated in synchronism with the drum 4, Fig. 1, so that a relay 19 of an electrical circuit of a longitudinal lane is selected to receive the output of the photo-cell 17. The output of the photo-cell is amplified by a junction transistor 18. The relays are of the kind which requires a first signal to switch a circuit "on" and second signal to switch the circuit "off". In a modification Fig. 6, not shown, the programme is modified to allow polarised relays to be employed. The arrangement is stated to be suitable for automating a washing machine. It is also stated that the areas 10 can be arranged to reflect light on to the photo-cell 17.
Patent GB-551188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to machines for forming flanges on shoe uppers
IPC: A43D113/00
Filed: 1941-08-09
Abstract: 551,188. Shoe-upper shaping machines. BRITISH UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO., Ltd., OLDS, R. K., and PRATT, J. W. Aug. 9, 1941, No. 10151. [Class 17 (i)] In a machine for forming an outwardly turned flange on an end portion of a shoe upper of the kind described in Specification 538,410, the outwardly turned margin is pressed against upper-clamping means first under a light pressure and then under a heavy pressure. The flange is bent beyond its desired position, so that on removal from the machine its tendency to return will cause it to assume only its desired position. The machine is caused to stop with the flange under the heavy pressure so that it may become more or less set in its outwardly turned condition. The machine is adapted to deal with the upper on a last instead of on a form as in the prior construction: the cam plate 37 for expanding the flanging blocks 23 is therefore provided with arms 41 actuated by studs 43 as the slide 45 is moved downwardly as described in the prior Specification. The edge portions 17 of the clamping blocks 9, 11, and the co-operating parts of the blocks 23 are shaped to bend the margin beyond its right angle position in respect of the rest of the upper. The blocks 23 are carried on a stem 47 slidable in a sleeve 53 and having an extension rod 49 having a sliding collar 51 urged forwardly by a strong spring 55 abutting against a nut on a sleeve 59 actuated by a lever 71. The lever is urged by a weak spring 77 to move with a cam-actuated lever 83, a stop screw 97 causing the two to move together for the final heavy pressure on the flange. To stop the machine with the flange under pressure a depending arm 101 is added to the clutch actuating mechanism described in the prior Specification. The clutch bolt 103 is withdrawn by a wedge face 102 on this arm when the driving shaft has made half a revolution. The bolt is released by a latch arm 111 when it is desired to release the work and return the parts to starting position.
Patent GB-652271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to unwoven fabrics simulating woven fabrics
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 1947-08-12
Abstract: 652,271. Imitation textile fabrics. EVERY, C. E. (Wurzburger, H.). Aug. 12, 1947, No. 10182/50. Divided out of 652,249. [Class 140] An unwoven fabric simulating in appearance a woven fabric comprises warp filaments 19 and pairs of weft filaments 20, 21 made of synthetic organic plastic material formed about the warps by moulding in situ, the weft filaments of each pair being contiguous and welded together between each adjacent warp. The warps and wefts may be of the same material and may be welded together at their crossing points, or the warps may be twisted filaments of natural textile fibres and may be adhesively connected to the wefts. The wefts may be provided at least intermediate the crossing points with the warps with one or more, preferably helical grooves 5 extending at an acute angle to the filament and extending around at least one third of the circumference of the filaments. U.S.A. Specification 2,276,608 is referred to.