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Patent GB-2465790-A (GB)
Title: System to measure load on a wind turbine blade
Inventor: Li xiao qian
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: A system to monitor load on a wind turbine blade comprising a rigid rod 10, with a first end 11 fixed to the blade 5 where the cross-section of the blade 5 is an airfoil, a second free end having a marked screen and an electromagnetic sensor 13 to sense repeatedly one or more marks on the screen. The sensor 13 may be a non-contact profiling sensor or a laser profiling sensor, which may be a CCD device. The rigid rod 10 and sensor 13 may be arranged in the blade. Measurement of the blade bending may include bending in a flapwise, edgewise or twist direction. The system may include a data processor to determine a measure of bending based on movements of the marks on the screen. The rod may rest on a pivot (14, Fig 3) fixed to the blade between the free and fixed ends of the rod. The pivot may be spherical, allowing the rod to move in three axes. The system may comprise a controller which receives the measure of blade bending from the data processor and generates control signals in response to this data and pre-stored parameters, to vary a parameter such as blade pitch or yaw angle.
Patent GB-2461762-A (GB)
Title: Rebound training apparatus
Inventor: PORTER LUKE LEONARD MARTIN
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A portable rebound (or deflecting) sports training device having at least a first rebound panel or surface adapted to rebound a ball away from the device, the first rebound panel including projections 4403 which, in use, deflect 4404 a football 4402, the projections having tips spaced between 1cm and 8cm apart, wherein the projections comprise a plurality of a first kind of projection which extend to the same general extent from the panel and which lie substantially in a common general plane or surface and also at least one further projecting tip 4401 which extends significantly beyond said common general plane or surface. Preferably the tips comprise ridge lines of a zig-zag sheet. A rebound panel including a support frame and a spring to push the panel back to an undeflected position after use is also described.
Patent GB-2467332-A (GB)
Title: Stock control and order work flow management
Inventor: ARULANANDAM KAJAVATAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: Effective employee management is a crucial task -for shop (store) managers and retail owners. An automated task management system instructs employees / sales assistants by generating work-orders (number of items to fill for each product and their location on shelves, as required by customer) and facilitates standard management practice. It enhances employees' performance and monitoring and minimises the required training -for new staff. Integration of this feature within excising POS (point of sale) applications will improve the throughput of a storage warehouse and facilitate remote management.
Patent GB-2456238-A (GB)
Title: Sporting device
Inventor: YAMAZAKI IWAO
IPC: A63B22/06
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: A sporting device comprises a support stand; and a seat base, a rewing base having a pair of pedals, and a handle base, which are disposed on the support stand at their respective predetermined positions. The seat base is mounted on the support stand through an elastic flexible shaft. The rowing base is so mounted on the support stand that its axis in the pedaling direction is tilted toward the seat base. The handle base is mounted on the support stand through an elastic flexible shaft.
Patent GB-2463133-A (GB)
Title: Microtome with cassette changing apparatus
Inventor: WALTER ROLAND
IPC: G01N1/06
Filed: 2009-08-10
Abstract: A microtome 12 comprises a cassette 44 changing apparatus 14 which comprises a stationary guide bar 16, first slider 18, and second slider 20. The guide bar guides the second slider which guides the first slider. The first and second sliders 18, 20 and guide 16 are coupled to one another by rack and pinion arrangement 22-26 such that movement of the second slider 20 along the guide bar 16 by drive 28 causes movement of the first slider 18 together with the second slider 20 and additionally relative to the second slider 20.
Patent GB-2462729-A (GB)
Title: A lighting system for an exhibition stand
Inventor: ROWE ANDREW DESMOND
IPC: F21S2/00
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A lighting system for an exhibition stand comprises an elongate member 5, releasably connected to upright members 1, having a lighting track 50 with a power inlet (57, Fig 3) for connection to a power supply. The lighting system may include an outlet 7 to enable power to be connected to a neighboring exhibition panel, and a switch (63, Fig 3) and circuit breaker (61, Fig 3) to control power to the lighting track. There may also be a separate power circuit (51, Fig 3) from an inlet (53 Fig 3) to an outlet 17. Also provided is a power supply system comprising the elongate member 5 comprising a power inlet electrically connected to a power outlet 17, the inlet being connectable to a power supply. A power take off unit 21 has a power inlet connected to the outlet 17 of the elongate member 5, and two outlets 25, 27 such that power can be branched off to provide power to a further power outlet such as a socket 45 and an adjacent exhibition stand having a elongate member 13 with power inlet 31.
Patent GB-2459824-A (GB)
Title: Tuner Strap
Inventor: MOYLE ANDREW
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: This invention pertains to the musical instrument industry. The invention incorporates two existing products within that industry, i) An instrument strap, and ii) an instrument tuner. The tuner operates by way of a pickup or sensor within the straps thus eliminating the need to connect the tuner directly to the instrument or to rely on the tuner hearing the acoustic sound of the instrument. It allows for the user or player to have constant visual contact with the tuner screen thus allowing the player to constantly monitor the tuning of the instrument being played.
Patent GB-2473829-A (GB)
Title: An airbag with a deformable ring vent
Inventor: BERNTSSON MATS
IPC: B60R21/239
Filed: 2009-09-23
Abstract: An airbag of a type suitable for use as a safety device in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The airbag has an inflatable volume which is at least partially defined by a pair of superimposed layers of flexible material 1 which are interconnected to one another by either a fold 10, a seam, or a combination of both. The airbag comprises an adaptive vent configured to permit the venting of inflating gas from within the inflatable volume upon inflation of the airbag. The vent comprises an opening 9 formed through a resiliently deformable ring 3 having a relaxed condition (figure 2) in which the opening has an initial cross-sectional area, and which is configured to deform in response to an increase in pressure within the inflatable volume so as to adopt a stretched configuration (figure 3) in which the opening has a larger cross-sectional area. The ring, which may conveniently take the form of an elastomeric o-ring or a spring, is located between said layers of flexible material such that said opening is formed through said interconnecting fold or seam.
Patent GB-2475287-A (GB)
Title: A retrofitted wash hand basin for a toilet cistern
Inventor: VALENTINE MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a wash hand basin WHB which may be retrofitted to a toilet cistern WCC-EX. Water may be diverted to the wash hand basin from a ball valve BV-EX of an existing water closet cistern to enable the users to wash their hands prior to the water flushing the toilet. The basin may also incorporate a soap dish SD and liquid soap dispenser LSDS.
Patent GB-2475503-A (GB)
Title: Expandable bag
Inventor: MATHIOT GUY DANIEL AIDAN
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: A bag 10 of variable volume is described. The bag is expandable, having one or more collapsible portions 26, 28 about a main chamber which unfold into an extended position thereby providing additional volume and an increased external size. The collapsible wall portions may be retained in a folded position by securing means such as a zip fastener. Said collapsible portions may be located on right and left sides of the bag. The collapsible portions may include a side panel provided with a continuous seam to aid folding. A bag which may be may be carried in a number of different ways is also disclosed. Said bag comprises a sleeve (52, see Fig 4) for the concealed storage of straps 48 when not in use.
Patent GB-2475700-A (GB)
Title: Photo electric control unit variants for improved energy efficiency
Inventor: PLEYDELL MARK EDWARD
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2009-11-26
Abstract: A photo electric means for controlling the application of electrical power, to street lighting or traffic signals for example, is described in which the conditions under which power is applied depend on the ambient light level measured by a logarithmic sensor 10 or sensor and logarithmic amplifier 11 and the time of day from a real time clock 13 and the geographical latitude of operation such that not only does the means apply power to the output terminal 17b during the period between dusk and dawn but also applies power when the ambient light level between dawn and dusk falls below a predetermined level and the elevation of the sun is sufficiently above the horizon to preclude dazzle or glare to road users, such means being intended for application to transportation related signalling equipment.
Patent GB-2476308-A (GB)
Title: Temporary closure for a room vent
Inventor: KILHAMS GAVIN ANDREW
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A temporary closure for a room vent located in a wall or ceiling, especially to enable a room to be sterilised by circulating a sterilant vapour, comprising; a hood 10, to extend over the vent, and having a peripheral seal 12 for engaging a surface around the vent; a telescopically extendable strut 16, on which the hood is mounted, to engage a fixed surface disposed opposite to the vent to hold the hood in place over the vent. There may be a mechanism to extend or retract the strut and thereby hold the hood over the vent to be closed, this may include a telescopic strut extended and retracted by using scissor action handles 20.
Patent GB-949780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to elements for influencing the neutron balance in nuclear reactors
IPC: G21C7/06
Filed: 1960-03-21
Abstract: 949,780. Reactor control rods. SIEMENS -SCHUCKERTWERKE A. G. March 21, 1960 [March 21,1959), No. 10010/60. Heading G6C. In a nuclear reactor control device, the casing 6, mounted in the reactor core, contains the radial members 1, and the shaft 7, which supports members 2, may be rotated so as to alter the relative dispositions of 1 and 2. The members have reaction absorbant layers 3 and fissionable layers 4 and 5. Rotation of 7 may effect screening of the absorber by the fissionable material in the screening of the fissionable by the absorber material so as to alter the reactor reaction distributions. In other embodiments, not shown, the members may be set transversly to the cylinder longitudinal axis and control is effected by moving the rod 7 longitudinally. In a further embodiment the members are disposed as helices within the casing and the relative movement is effected again by longitudinal displacement of 7. Cooling fluid passes through the casing 6.
Patent GB-1137736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to motor vehicles
Inventor: APTHORPE FRANK
IPC: B60K5/02
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: 1,137,736. Racing car frames and suspension. RUBERY, OWEN & CO. Ltd. 6 March, 1967 [8 March, 1966], No. 10011/66. Headings B7D and B7H. A racing car has engine 12, differential 14 and gear-box 13 formed as one assembly and bolted by links 15, 16, 19 and 21 (not shown) to the rear transverse bulkhead 11 of the cars monoque body shell 10, the assembly being provided with anchorages 26, 27, 33 on which are mounted the rear suspension comprising struts 28, 29, 31, 34 and dampers 32. Further struts are fixed to anchorages 35, 36 on the body shell.
Patent GB-1419593-A (GB)
Title: Motor speed control system
IPC: G11B15/54
Filed: 1973-03-01
Abstract: 1419593 Automatic speed control systems MINNESOTA MINING & MFG CO 1 March 1973 [13 March 1972] 10088/73 Heading G3R [Also in Division H2]  In a homopolar tachogenerator 18, Fig. 1, which is used in a circuit for servo-controlling a tape drive motor 10 in accordance with a reference input signal 15, an aluminium disc 26, Fig. 2, supporting a silver conducting layer 24 via adhesive 28 is coupled to the drive-shaft 30 of the motor 10 such that the layer 24 rotates at the speed of the motor in the homopolar flux set up in a magnetic circuit 34 by a ring magnet 36; an output signal proportional to the speed is taken from two contacts 46, 48 connected to pairs of inner/outer silver carbon brushes 40/41 contacting the layer 24, and is fed back to a difference sensor 14, Fig. 1. In the arrangement of Fig. 3 (not shown), a silver layer (52) on the outside of a steel drum (56) rotates in the homopolar flux of a ring magnet (66). It is stated that the magnets in the above embodiments need not be stationary, e.g. magnet 36 could be secured to disc 26 in Fig. 2, and in Fig. 3 (not shown) a permanent magnet could be substituted for the steel drum (56) and the stationary magnet (66) eliminated.
Patent GB-915100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the formation of chips of plastic materials
IPC: B26D1/38
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: 915,100. Cutting plastic wires. INVENTA A.G. FUR FORSCHUNG UND PATENTVERWERTUNG. March 20, 1961 [March 21, 1960], No. 10092/61. Class 31 (1). A machine for simultaneously chopping a plurality of wires of synthetic resin into chips of substantially uniform size comprises two co-operating rollers 2, 3, Fig. 1, for feeding the wires 1 in a common plane to rotary cutters 8 which are driven at a constant speed ratio in relation to one of the rollers, at least one of the rollers having those parts which contact the wires resiliently and independently mounted. The wires are fed through a guide block 15 to the rollers and thence through a fixed block 6 and movable block 7 to the cutters. The rollers 2, 3 and cutters may be driven through a geared transmission. The wires are supported in grooves of one of the rollers and such roller may, as shown in Fig. 2, be formed with separate rings 11, each having a wire-receiving groove 11a inset into a groove in the roller and supported upon rubber rings 13; the rings 13 are vulcanized between inner rings 12 and the rings 11, and an end cover member 14 is provided. Two or more different sizes of chips may be produced by feeding wires of different thicknesses simultaneously through the machine and separating the different sizes of chips after the cutting operation.
Patent GB-1527105-A (GB)
Title: Flash assembly for photographic cameras
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 1975-09-30
Abstract: 1527105 Photographic flash device ASAHI KOGAKU KOGYO KK 30 Sept 1975 [30 Sept 1974] 10095/78 Divided out of 1527104 Headings G2A and G2X A flash device has an exposure control circuit, a manually adjustable exposure parameter setting resistance (RF), Fig. 2 (not shown), a switch e' d' normally connecting this resistance (RF) to an input of the circuit, a socket B, and a plug Q which, when inserted into the socket B, opens the switch e' d' and connects a contact 30' in the plug Q to the input of the circuit. As shown, when the plug Q is inserted into socket B and a plug P is inserted into a camera Figs. 5, 6 (not shown) the resistance (RF) in the flash device is disconnected from the flash control circuit and contact 30' connects in a similar resistance (RF), Fig. 1 (not shown) located in the camera. If the camera does not have such a resistance, then plug Q is used for the camera and plug P for the flash device. This serves just to connect flash synch. circuit contacts b' c' to the camera, the switch e' d' remaining closed. Instead of using the reversible coupling of Fig. 7, two alternatively useable couplings Figs. 10, 11 (not shown) may be provided.
Patent GB-234604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in lathing for plaster wall construction
IPC: E04F13/04
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 234,604. Makowski, J. F., and California Cedar Products Co. April 28, 1924. Lathing.-Laths consisting of a plaster base 1 faced with paper 2, 3 are provided with a keying layer 4 of gravel or like material which is applied to an insoluble coating 5 to protect the paper against moisture from the plaster 6. The coating 5 may consist of 1 part magnesite, 1¢ parts magnesium chloride solution 19‹ BÚ., and 2 parts diatomaceous earth; or casein, lime, and diatomaceous earth: or asphalt emulsified with silicate of soda and diatomaceous earth; or silicate of soda alone may be used. The paper becomes fireproof by absorbing some of the coating. The gravel layer may be coated with any desired water or fireproof material. Alternatively, the gravel may be omitted and the coating 5 be applied thickly and then roughened.
Patent GB-872436-A (GB)
Title: N-substituted trihaloacetylpiperazines
IPC: C07D295/185
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: 872,436. Haloacyl-piperazines. AMERICAN CYANAMID CO. March 24, 1959 [April 7, 1958], No. 10123/59. Class 2(3). The invention comprises compounds of the formula wherein R is a C 1-6  alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, C 1-6  alkyl-phenyl, di-C 1-6  alkyl-phenyl, halophenyl, nitrophenyl, carbobenzyloxy, carbo- C 1-6 -alkoxy or aryl-C 1-6  alkyl radical or a heterocyclic group containing at least one nitrogen atom and carbon atoms and optionally a sulphur atom, the bond from the N- // piperazine ring being attached to a -C \ group in the heterocyclic ring, and X is halogen, and acid addition salts of these compounds. Preferably the group CX 3 CO- is a trifluoracetyl group and R may be a phenyl, p-tolyl, 2:6-xylyl, chlorophenyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, cyclohexyl, thiazolyl-(2); pyrimidyl-(2), pyridyl-(2), methoxycarbonyl, isobutyloxycarbonyl, benzyl, ethyl or propyl group. The group CX 3 CO may also be a trichloroacetyl group. The compounds are made by trihaloacetylating a 1-substituted piperazine for example by means of trihaloacetyl halide or anhydride, suitably at 15 to 85‹C. in an inert solvent. Certain dichloroacetyl compounds are described for purposes of comparison.
Patent GB-723348-A (GB)
Title: Building construction
IPC: E04C2/38
Filed: 1952-04-22
Abstract: 723,348. Building panels; walls. LINTOTT, J. April 15, 1953 [April 22, 1952], No. 10136/52. Classes 20 (4) and 87 (1). A storey-height wall panel comprising a wooden frame A covered with sheets of insulation board 20 and asbestos 21 is reinforced along its vertical edges by metal strips 11 of L- or U-section which are provided with hooks 16 and V-shaped slots 17 respectively. The strip 11 carrying the hooks is provided with a flange 11<SP>1</SP> to co-operate with a slot 14 in an adjacent panel frame. The upper end of the panel is reinforced by a metal channel member 22 which carries bolts 33 for the attachment of an eave panel 34. The panels are supported by a metal channel member 24 bolted to a concrete foundation C and secured to the panels by screws 27. The panel is provided with a weather strip 40 and may include a sheet 28 of glass wool.
Patent GB-254426-A (GB)
Title: A combined seat-step for motor vehicles
IPC: B60R3/02
Filed: 1925-04-20
Abstract: 254,426. Williamson, T. April 20, 1925. Steps.-A road vehicle is provided with a seat which can be converted into a step. Fig. 1 shows a seat member carried by pivoted members i, e, g and spring- controlled members c, d pivoted to baseplates a, while in Fig. 2 the door k is shown open, and the device in use as a step n.
Patent GB-308990-A (GB)
IPC: B41L13/18
Filed: 1929-04-02
Abstract: 308,990. Senkel, R., and Dueball, E. April 2, 1928, [Convention date]. Inking - apparatus. - In an inking-apparatus for a stencil or other printing machine, in which the ink is distributed on an ink drum from an ink-box to which the ink is supplied through a valve-box, the ink is supplied to the valve-box from a collapsable tubular container which is gradually rolled up during the operation of the machine. The ink is supplied to the drum a, Figs. 1 and 2, from a perforated ink-box b having three separate chambers connected by pipes c, c<1>, c<11> to a valve casing d containing a rotary valve d<1> provided with four ports so arranged that by adjusting the valve by means of a hand-wheel d<11>, the ink may be supplied to any one, any pair, or all of the chambers, or may be entirely cut off. The valve casing is connected by a pipe f, Fig. 7, to a collapsable ink tube g which is gradually rolled up as the printing proceeds to eject the ink into the valve casing. For this purpose the flattened outer end of the tube g is inserted into a slot in a holder g<1> rotatably mounted in a carrier h<11> which is gradually moved along a guide so that, by the engagement of a pinion h on the holder g<1> with a fixed rack i<11>, the holder is rotated. The movement of the carrier h<11> is effected by means of a screw i<1> engaging a nut on the carrier and rotated by a ratchet wheel k and a pawl k<11> carried by a lever k<1> which is oscillated by a wedge l<1> carried by a member reciprocated by a cam m on the drum a. The stroke of the pawl lever k<1> is adjustable by means of a wedge s<1>, Figs. 2 and 6, movable by a screw r into the path of a tail piece p on the lever k<1>. When the ink tube is completely rolled up, a pin q on the carrier h<11> engages the screw r and moves it bodily against the action of a spring to carry the upper face s<11> of the wedge s<1> under the tail piece p to arrest the movement of the pawllever k<1>. The hand-wheel d<11> of the rotary valve d<1> co-operates with a pivoted arm n in such a manner that when the valve is in the position cutting off the ink supply entirely, a bolt o carried by an arm n<5> on the shaft of the arm n is moved into the path of the pawl-lever k<11> to prevent immersion of this lever and thus arrest further rolling up of the ink tube g. In a modification, the rotary valve d<1> is replaced by separate independently adjustable slide valves, one for each pipe c, c<1>, c<11>.
Patent GB-1535785-A (GB)
Title: Wing leading edge flaps
IPC: B64C13/30
Filed: 1976-03-04
Abstract: 1535785 Wing leading-edge flaps HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION Ltd 4 March 1976 [12 March 1975] 10339/75 Heading B7G A leading edge flap 5 can be actuated quickly for manoeuvres and slowly for high-lift during take-off and landing. Two actuators are provided, the first being an hydraulic jack 8 to provide the fast actuation, and the second being a screw jack 9 to provide the slow actuation. The two jacks are coupled by a swingle beam 10 which is also pivoted to a push-pull rod 12. A support lever 31 which is pivoted at 32 to the fixed wing structure is interposed between the screw jack 9 and the beam 10. The push-pull rod 12 is connected via a flap-operating lever 11 to a flap connecting rod 24. Each wing has two leading-edge flaps 5, (6), Fig. 1 (not shown), and these are simultaneously actuated by seriesconnected pushpull rods 12, each associated with a lever 11 and connecting rod 24.