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Patent GB-0122962-D0 (GB)
Title: Lollipop manufacture apparatus
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: An assembly and method for distributing lollipop sticks (9) from a common supply (5) to a plurality of stick holders (14), the assembly comprising an elongated conveyor chamber (3) for containing lollipop sticks as they are conveyed from the common supply to the stick holders, a plurality of stick holding channels, (14) spaced apart and leading from the base of the chamber, the conveyor chamber containing basal surfaces (11), (13) operative to move in each of two substantially opposite directions, and in use the base supporting a plurality of lollipop sticks, the basal surfaces comprising a first basal surface portion (11) and a second basal surface portion (13), the first basal surface portion (11) being obstructive to sticks in contact with the first basal surface portion as said first basal surface portion moves in a first direction away from the common supply (5), and the second basal surface portion (13) being relatively less obstructive to sticks in contact with said second basal surface portion (13) when said second basal surface portion is moved in a second direction towards the common supply, the arrangement of the assembly being such that the basal surface portions are alternately moved in the first and second directions and sticks in contact with the first basal surface portion (11) are displaced in the first direction. Advantageously, the sticks are displaced predominantly in one direction, the first direction, in a common hopper so as to feed a plurality of lollipop stick holders positioned at spaced positions along the hopper base.
Patent GB-0128930-D0 (GB)
Title: An engine operational status method and system
IPC: B60W10/26
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for determining "engine on" status in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. A controller determines that the engine is necessary and then checks the current "engine on" status. If the engine is not currently running, the controller proceeds to start the engine by commanding the generator to spin or "motor" the engine. The controller then starts fuel and spark within the engine to create combustion. Measuring devices are then used to determine the ion current/breakdown voltage across a spark gap in the engine. The controller receives this measurement and determines whether the measured ion current/breakdown voltage exceeds a calibratable threshold. If the calibratable threshold is exceeded, combustion is occurring and the engine is on. The controller then turns on the "engine on" status flag.
Patent GB-0216115-D0 (GB)
Title: Self-venting solenoid drain valves
IPC: F02M37/28
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A solenoid fuel drain valve ( 2 ) comprising a valve body ( 4 ), having a drain hole ( 20 ) and an air inlet opening ( 22 ), a solenoid coil ( 10 ) and a piston, the drain hole ( 20 ) having a drain inlet ( 20 ) and a drain outlet ( 15 ); and the piston being arranged within the valve body ( 4 ) to be moveable between a closed condition, wherein the drain hole ( 20 ) and the air inlet opening ( 22 ) are sealed, and an open condition, wherein the drain hole ( 20 ) and the air inlet opening ( 22 ) are open, movement of the piston being controlled by the solenoid ( 10 ).
Patent GB-0228396-D0 (GB)
Title: Terminating frame reception
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for terminating frame reception in a wireless Local Area Network. A node receiving a frame transmitted on the common channel in a wireless Local Area Network determines the destination address of the frame. If the destination address indicates that the transmitted frame is not intended for that node, the node terminates reception of the frame for a time period at least as long as the time required to transmit the remainder of the transmitted frame. In a further embodiment, the time period can also include at least one Short Inter Frame Space and the time required to send an Acknowledgement frame.
Patent GB-0301975-D0 (GB)
Title: Treating slurries
IPC: C09C1/02
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A composition for treating an inorganic slurry, the composition including: (a) a tetrakis(hydroxyorgano)phosphonium salt; and (b) a dispersant selected from the group consisting of (i) a phosphonated compound containing at least one tertiary nitrogen atom, the phosphonated compound being a tetra sodium salt of nitrilo-tris(methylene phosphonate); and (ii) a homopolymer of an unsaturated acid, the homopolymer being a homopolymer of acrylic acid having a molecular weight in the range of 2,000 to 5,000.
Patent GB-0327653-D0 (GB)
Title: Sling-roll bag
IPC: A47F9/04
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A bag dispenser having a sling for supporting a roll of pre-formed bags.
Patent GB-0410234-D0 (GB)
Title: System for selectively storing and reintroducing parts into an industrial assembly line
IPC: B23Q7/10
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A system for temporarily storing and subsequently reintroducing parts into an industrial assembly line is disclosed having a first and second side-by-side conveyor, each having a first end. A robot manipulator is positioned adjacent both the assembly line and the first ends of the conveyors and the manipulator is configured to selectively engage and release the parts. The system includes a plurality of containers wherein each container is adapted to receive a plurality of parts within the container. A first alignment rail is positioned adjacent one corner of the first conveyor while a second alignment rail is positioned a corner of the second conveyor. An actuator is associated with each alignment rail so that, upon activation of the actuator to its extended position, the actuator engages a container at the first end of its associated conveyor and moves the container against the alignment rail thus positioning the container at a predetermined position relative to the conveyor. A controller selectively controls the actuation and direction of movement of both conveyors, the actuation of the robot manipulator as well as the activation of the actuators.
Patent GB-0700899-D0 (GB)
Title: Anti-static core for receiving wound sheet material
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A core (2) for receiving wound sheet material, which core (2) comprises a tube (4), a first end member (6) inserted in a first end (8) of the tube (4), and a second end member (10) inserted in a second end (12) of the tube (4), the core (2) being such that it is able to be earthed in order to enable the discharge of static electricity from the core (2), and the earthing (16) being such that it is effected by a chuck (14) of a machine handling the core (2) during use of the core (2) whereby the static electricity is discharged through the machine.
Patent GB-0704137-D0 (GB)
Title: Ion mobility spectrometers
Filed: 2007-03-03
Abstract: An ion mobility spectrometer has two drift chambers and a common, doped reaction region. Each drift chamber includes an ion modifier, such as one that fragments the doped ions by a high electrical field. One of the drift chambers is doped and the other is undoped. In this way, the dopant adducts are removed by the modification process but then recombine with dopant only in the doped chamber so that different outputs are produced by the two drift chambers.
Patent GB-0713504-D0 (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing compressed natural gas and liquid natural gas to neutral gas powered vehicles
IPC: C10L/
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: A fueling facility and method for dispensing liquid natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) or both on-demand. The fueling facility may include a source of LNG, such as cryogenic storage vessel. A low volume high pressure pump is coupled to the source of LNG to produce a stream of pressurized LNG. The stream of pressurized LNG may be selectively directed through an LNG flow path or to a CNG flow path which includes a vaporizer configured to produce CNG from the pressurized LNG. A portion of the CNG may be drawn from the CNG flow path and introduced into the CNG flow path to control the temperature of LNG flowing therethrough. Similarly, a portion of the LNG may be drawn from the LNG flow path and introduced into the CNG flow path to control the temperature of CNG flowing therethrough.
Patent GB-8313054-D0 (GB)
Title: Refined detoxified endotoxin product
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 1983-05-12
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising refined detoxified endotoxin, trehalose dimycolate, and an acetone precipitated by-product of endotoxic glycolipids extracted with chloroform-methanol (ACP) is disclosed which is useful for the treatment of cancerous tumors. Methods of using the composition for these purposes are also disclosed.
Patent GB-8332545-D0 (GB)
Title: Optical fibres
IPC: C03C25/22
Filed: 1983-12-06
Abstract: An optical fibre is provided with a coating by coating the fibre (1) with a coating material (4) on-line with the fibre drawing process (2) and employing a laser beam (6) to locally heat the coating material whereby to change its physical or chemical properties. Metallic glass coated fibres, useful for hermeticity and sensor applications, can thus be achieved in multikilometer lengths by fusing metallic glass forming alloy coatings to a fibre. Alternatively, polymer coatings may be cured by laser beam local heating.
Patent GB-8506361-D0 (GB)
Title: Cationic fibre
IPC: B01J47/12
Filed: 1985-03-12
Abstract: An ion-exchange material is prepared in the form of cross-linked, water-insoluble polyacrylonitrile fibres carrying covalently bound basic groups. The cross-linked fibre can be reacted with a diamine of the formula RNH - R<IV> - NH2, where R is hydrogen or alkyl and R<IV> is 1,2- or 1,3-alkylene, to introduce imidazoline or tetrahydropyrimidine groups or with a diamine of the formula: <CHEM> where R is hydrogen or alkyl, R min  is alkylene and R sec  and R''' are both alkyl, to introduce tertiary amine groups. The tertiary amine groups can be reacted with an alkylating agent to form quaternary ammonium groups.
Patent GB-8526686-D0 (GB)
Title: Coin validation device
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 1985-10-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB86/00658 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 17, 1987 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 17, 1987 PCT Filed Oct. 24, 1986 PCT Pub. No. WO87/02809 PCT Pub. Date May 7, 1987.A coin validation device includes a channel which defines a first axis. A pair of magnetic cores is located on opposite sides of the channel. The cores are substantially the same size and each is E-shaped so as to define a central leg and two outer legs extending towards the corresponding legs of the other core in a direction substantially parallel to a second axis. The central leg of one core supports an exciting coil. The central leg of the other core supports a detector coil. The outer legs of each core are spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the length of the channel along a third axis. The first, second and third axis are mutually perpendicular.
Patent GB-8709940-D0 (GB)
Title: Correcting mechanical disorders of spine
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 1987-04-27
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00324 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 23, 1989 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 23, 1989 PCT Filed Apr. 27, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO88/08290 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 3, 1988.A physiotherapy device for treating spinal disorders comprises a body (6) housing actuating rams operating on pistons (14) which carry feet (15). The pistons (14) are caused to reciprocate so that while one diagonal pair is raised, the other will be lowered and vice versa. The device is applied so that the feet (15) rest on the lateral ends of transverse processes to either side of a pair of adjacent vertebrae. The reciprocating motion of the feet (15) then causes a counter-rotational movement between the pair of vertebrae being treated. This can be used to help to relieve a loss of mobility between the joints of the spine. In an alternative use blows are delivered rapidly by the feet (15) so as to trigger natural stretch reflexes which will cause the vertebrae to be brought back into normal alignment from an abnormal displaced condition.
Patent GB-8716477-D0 (GB)
Title: Deposition of bearing alloys
IPC: C25D7/10
Filed: 1987-07-13
Abstract: A process and apparatus is described for the electro-deposition of an overlay alloy onto a bearing alloy surface (14). The process comprises the steps of cleaning the surface, providing relative motion between the surface to be plated and a porous pad (52) in contact with said surface, providing a flow of plating solution to the porous pad and said surface whilst applying a voltage difference between said surface which is cathodic during overlay deposition and an anode (51) connected to the porous pad. An example of the deposition of a tin-based overlay alloy containing cobalt is described.
Patent GB-8722088-D0 (GB)
Title: Surface mounting corrosion probe
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 1987-09-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00753 Sec. 371 Date May 21, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date May 21, 1990 PCT Filed Sep. 16, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO89/02589 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 23, 1989.A surface mounting corrosion probe comprising a frame adapted for securing to a surface of a reinforced concrete structure, and a resilient pad arranged such that when the frame is secured to such a structure a front surface of the pad is pressed against the structure surface. A reference electrode is located centrally relative to the front surface of the pad so as to contact the surface of any structure against which the pad is pressed. An annular portion of the front surface of the pad which extends radially outwards from the center towards adjacent the periphery of the pad is electrically conductive, and a terminal is provided which is electrically connected to that annular portion. Corrosion monitoring instruments are connected to the terminal and the reference electrode to monitor corrosion of reinforcement beneath the surface of a structure to which the frame is secured.
Patent GB-8723139-D0 (GB)
Title: Food product
IPC: A61L2/26
Filed: 1987-10-02
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00815 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 27, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 27, 1990 PCT Filed Oct. 3, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO89/02928 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 6, 1989.A liquid food product, such as a soup or sauce, is treated by first sterilizing it, e.g. by UHT processing, and then introducing into it a minor amount, e.g. 5 to 15 vol. %, of a non-sterile component, e.g. a dairy product, substantially free of all micro-organisms liable to cause disease. The non-sterile component will cause evident harmless spoilage of the product after a given period of storage, so that the consumer will be obliged to discard the product before any harmful bacteria have grown.
Patent GB-8907400-D0 (GB)
Title: Tyre thread pattern
IPC: B60C11/00
Filed: 1989-04-01
Abstract: A tyre tread pattern comprising a central zone (1) and two edge zones (2) in which the edge zones (2) are subdivided circumferentially of the tyre by a series of transverse grooves (12) each having an axially outer end open to the tread edge characterised by in each transverse groove (12) a noise baffle (13) comprising a circumferentially extending rib across the groove and having a height (h) of 25% to 75% of the groove depth (d). The noise baffle is preferably quite narrow so that it does not materially affect the stiffness of the blocks but act as a noise baffle only. It may be a single baffle or two or more short baffles interlocking to block noise transmission.
Patent GB-9222435-D0 (GB)
Title: Loading of flextensional transducer shells
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 1992-10-26
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB91/00683 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 3, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 3, 1992 PCT Filed Apr. 30, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/17539 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 14, 1991.During assembly of one or more stacks of piezoelectric drive elements along the major axis of the elliptical shell (30) of flextensional transducer the conventional technique is to apply pressure along the minor axis of the shell (30), insert the stacks together with pre-tensioning wedges, and then release the minor axis pressure. The invention provides a method for assembly flextensional transducers by applying pressure uniformly over the entire outer surface of the elliptical shell (30) so as to extend the major axis of the shell (30); inserting and locating the stack(s) within the shell; and removing the pressure. The shell (30) inserted within the enclosure (34) such that access to its interior is available for insertion of the piezoelectric stacks and sliding movement of the shell (30) relative to the enclosure (34) is possible.
Patent GB-9510293-D0 (GB)
Title: Video-on-demand system with program relocation center
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: A video-on-demand system provides video signals from a video information provider to any one of subscriber terminals. The system comprises video storage devices distributed over a network area for storing a video program supplied from the video information provider. A video gateway receives a subscriber request from a subscriber terminal and produces a control signal according to the information stored in a database. A service request monitor analyzes subscriber requests received by the video gateway to produce a list of recorded calls. A program relocator analyzes the list to determine first and second video storage devices between which the video program is to be transferred. A transfer command generator is responsive to the determined video storage devices for supplying a program transfer command signal to the video gateway for updating the database. A switched telecommunication network is responsive to the program transfer command signal for transferring the video program from the first video storage device to the second video storage device and responsive to the control signal for establishing a connection between the subscriber terminal and the second video storage device,
Patent GB-9600022-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to helmets
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 1996-01-03
Abstract: A visor mounting for a helmet (1) comprising support means (2) for providing a visor support (25) at each side of the helmet and a four-bar linkage (25-27) at each side of the helmet for movably mounting a visor (20) to the visor supports (25) to enable the visor to be moved between lowered and raised positions. The invention also relates to a helmet provided with a visor mounting.
Patent GB-9620463-D0 (GB)
Title: Door latching mechanism
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 1996-10-01
Abstract: A door latching mechanism 1 comprises latching bolts 19 and 20 attached to a door 2 and movable in relation to the door 2 to effect latching or unlatching of the door, and a pivotable handle 5 operatively coupled to the latching bolts 19, 20 and attached to the door 2 so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis 16 parallel to the door 2 between a latched position (Figure 3) and an unlatched position (Figure 4). A lock 27 is mounted on the handle 5 so as to be pivotable with the handle 5 and incorporates a locking bolt 28 which is movable into a locked position when the handle 5 is in the latched position in order to lock the handle 5 in the latched position.
Patent GB-9800263-D0 (GB)
Title: A device for testing liquids
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1998-01-08
Abstract: A device for testing for the presence of a substance in a liquid includes a sample receiving location and capillary passages for the flow of liquid from the receiving location to a number of different indicating locations, the passages containing reagents which may react to the presence of the substance to be detected. The device includes a base plate in which grooves and other recesses are formed, and a cover plate which is welded over the base plate to cover the grooves and recesses and thereby form the capillary passages and other locations. The base plate is formed with upstanding ribs and overflow grooves which extend along the sides of each capillary groove and around the other recesses, so that when the cover plate is welded to the base plate the molten material can flow into the overflow grooves, allowing the cover plate to come into firm abutting engagement with the base plate. Each capillary passage includes baffles to reduce the flow of liquid through the passage, and thus enhance the effect of agglutination. The passages lead to individual dumping reservoirs in the device.
Patent GB-9808657-D0 (GB)
Title: A method and a mechanism for synchronised updating of interoperating software
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: Provided is a method and mechanism for automating updating of computer programs. Conventionally, computer programs have been distributed on a recording medium for users to install on their computer systems. Each time fixes, additions and new versions for the programs were developed, a new CD or diskette was required to be delivered to users to enable them to install the update. More recently some software has been downloadable across a network, but the effort for users obtaining and installing updates and the effort for software vendors to distribute updates remains undesirable. The invention provides an updater agent which is associated with a computer program and which accesses relevant network locations and automatically downloads and installs any available updates to its associated program if those updates satisfy predefined update criteria of the updater agent. The updater agents are able to communicate with each other and so a first updater agent can request updates to programs which are prerequisites to its associated program.
Patent GB-9901041-D0 (GB)
Title: Densification of porous bodies
IPC: H05B6/10
Filed: 1999-01-18
Abstract: A porous perform body is infiltrated with carbon by a thermal gradient process using a multi-portion heating element to heat the body. Selected portions of the heating element are supplied with power to create the thermal gradient between different areas of the preform body.
Patent GB-9903320-D0 (GB)
Title: Substrates
IPC: D21H15/06
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: A non-woven fibre web comprising a plurality of fibres in the x- and y-direction of average length greater than 5mm and a plurality of fibres of average length less than 3mm wherein at least a proportion of the fibres of average length less than 3mm are orientated in the z-direction, and wherein the proportion of fibres of average length less than 3mm is at least 20% of the total weight of fibres, and wherein the density of the non-woven fibres web is from 0.1g/cm<3> to 0.35g/cm<3> is disclosed. Also disclosed is a gas diffusion substrate, a gas diffusion electrode and a membrane electrode assembly comprising said non-woven fibre web.
Patent GB-9909359-D0 (GB)
Title: Remote adminstration of smart cards for secure access systems
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: A method for remote administration of at least one smart card via a communication network is described. The method includes the steps of associating the at least one smart card with a remote administrator by storing administrator identification information of the remote administrator in the at least one smart card, inserting the at least one smart card in at least one user unit, employing the administrator identification information stored in the at least one smart card to identify the remote administrator associated with the at least one smart card, and establishing communication between the at least one smart card and the remote administrator via the communication network in accordance with the administrator identification information. Related apparatus and methods are also described.