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Patent GB-2460058-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft seat cushion
Inventor: BOREN KELLY L
IPC: A47C27/18
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat cushion includes a crushable, energy-absorbing layer 124, a main cushioning foam layer 126, a smaller ishial insert foam layer 128 which may be of the same material as the main cushioning material and a semi-dynamic pneumatic cell 120 which uses a dual action breather valve 122 to vary its inflation with changes in cabin pressure. The seat cushion may be finished with a covering of cloth or upholstery. Alternatively, the semi-pneumatic cell may be placed above the cushioning elements within the covering. A combination of the cushioning materials and the ischial insert bears the passenger load when the aircraft cabin is not pressurised. The semi-dynamic pneumatic cell self-inflates when the aircraft cabin is pressurised and bears the passenger load during flight.
Patent GB-2462887-A (GB)
Title: Activating camera imaging by facial movements such as eye blinking
Inventor: LAU WING CHUNG PETER
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: A portable digital camera 10 has a user facing camera device 13 providing an output in response to movement of the user's face, and a user operable passive sensor 17 to place the camera in ready mode; the camera takes an image when in ready mode and detecting the movement output, e.g. a momentary digital state change. Passive sensor 17 may be solid state, detecting human presence by light or heat. The camera can record an image in response to eye blinking. The movement sensor output may be inhibited until completion of automatic focus and/or exposure adjustment, enabled in ready mode; status indicators (e.g. LEDs) for device inhibition and image taking may be provided — Figure 3 shows the imaging process. The device may be self-learning, e.g. for facial recognition of a user or to distinguish blinking. By activating the camera shutter via blinking or other face movements, the system improves stability, especially when using lighter weight cameras, because there is no requirement to press a button on the camera; thus stable (non-shaking) one-handed photography is facilitated.
Patent GB-2453255-A (GB)
Title: A sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter (ADC) which has an integral calibration system comprising calibration digital-to-analog converters (DACs).
Inventor: GERFERS FRIEDEL
IPC: H03M1/10
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for calibrating a sigma-delta analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) which comprises an n-bit feedback digital-to-analogue converter as part of its feedback loop, the digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) having a plurality of cells and including at least one calibration digital-to-analogue converter. The calibration DAC may comprise a single global calibration digital-to-analogue converter associated with a plurality of cells. The apparatus may further comprise a state machine which receives a portion of the digital output of the ADC in accordance with a sequence of values measured during a calibration process. The sequence of values may be associated with a cell of the feedback converter.
Patent GB-2464931-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle for recycling used batteries
Inventor: BEECHAM HUGH JOSEPH
IPC: A47G29/00
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle 10 for domestic battery recycling comprising: an aperture 15 in a wall 20 of the receptacle; the aperture being linked to an internal cavity of the receptacle, optionally by an access channel; and an outlet from the cavity, the outlet being in a wall of the receptacle. Batteries may be passed through the aperture for deposit in the cavity, but where an access channel is present manual removal of the batteries via the aperture may be restricted. The receptacle may additionally comprise an insert within the cavity, the insert reducing an internal volume of the cavity; a door in the outlet, the door being movable to an open position, a closed position and at least one position there between; a chute 125 attached to a wall of the receptacle proximal to the outlet, the chute being movable between an open position and a closed position; and an absorbent material within the receptacle. A method of using a receptacle including some or all of these features is also provided.
Patent GB-2454108-A (GB)
Title: VIV and/or drag reduction device installation systems and methods
Inventor: ALLEN DONALD WAYNE
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: There is disclosed a system comprising a structural element; a transport tool carrying a plurality of VIV and/or drag reduction devices; and an installation tool adapted to remove a VIV and/or drag reduction device from the transport tool and to install the device around the structural element.
Patent GB-2458002-A (GB)
Title: Easily detachable connector
Inventor: SUZUKI KENJI
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 2009-01-21
Abstract: A connector includes: a first connector housing 2; a second connector housing 3 to be attached to the first connector housing 2 ; a lock arm 4 provided on the first connector housing 2; a lock projection 5 provided on the second connector housing 3 to be locked with the lock arm 4; and an operating portion 40 provided on the lock arm 4 and operated to release a locking of the lock arm 4 with the lock projection 5. When a force is exerted on the operating portion 40 to release the locking of the lock arm 4 with the lock projection 5, a part of the force is applied in a detaching direction of the first connector housing 2 from the second connector housing 3 . Thereby, a burden of operation of detaching the two connector housings can be alleviated.
Patent GB-2469651-A (GB)
Title: Seaming device for an industrial fabric
Inventor: MANNINEN ALLAN RICHARD
IPC: D06H5/00
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: A seaming device for seaming woven industrial textiles for filtration, papermaking or other uses, and a method of seaming such textiles are claimed. The device 10 is secured to the yarns of the fabric at a first seamable end or edge, and includes at least one channelled protrusion 50 which is engageable with a corresponding protrusion on a corresponding device secured to the second seamable end or edge. The devices are arranged so that when the protrusions of the two devices are aligned together and engaged, in some embodiments being secured by a pintle 80, they have a thickness which is compatible with the caliper of the finished fabric, to form a secure seam while avoiding or minimizing any discontinuity or irregularity in the finished fabric. Channelled protrusions 50 may be defined by notches 52 and protrusions 50 of each device may locate in corresponding notches of their associated device to define channel 54 for receiving pintle 80. Channel 54 may be circular or elliptical.
Patent GB-2456703-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric acid precursor compositions and methods
Inventor: WILLBERG DEAN M
IPC: C08L67/00
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A composition is formed from a polymeric acid precursor, such as polylactic acid (PLA), that is a least partially dissolved within a polymer dispersing solvent. As emulsion may be from polymeric acid precursor that is at least partially dissolved within a solvent and a liquid that is substantially immiscible with the solvent. In certain cases, the molecular weight of the polymeric acid precursor may be reduced in forming the solution. The solution may be used in treating a formation penetrated by a wellbore.
Patent GB-2470052-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle chassis, vehicle body and vehicle suspension
Inventor: JACOB-LLOYD ROLAND
IPC: B62D21/04
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A spine type chassis (11, fig. 1) of a vehicle comprises an open trough having substantially straight flanks (12) closer together at the bottom than at the top, and adapted to receive an engine and a transmission. The chassis may have a substantially V section with an included angle of 75°. The chassis may be provided with mounts 22 for a vehicle body 21 said mounts being annular and axially aligned on axes 24 adjacent the sides of said trough at a mouth thereof. A vehicle body may be provided on said mounts, said mounts permitting pivoting of the vehicle body about one of said axes. The chassis may further comprise an engine mounting module comprising a sub frame (41, fig. 5), armoured side panels (43), cheek compartments (45) outboard of said side panels and an armoured top cover (44) extending over said cheek compartments. The chassis may further comprise a wheel suspension comprising a suspension arm pivoted thereto about a pivot axis at an inner end and adapted to receive a wheel carrier at the outer end.
Patent GB-2460161-A (GB)
Title: Gimbal system angle compensator
Inventor: LIU YONG
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2009-05-18
Abstract: Gimbal system angle compensation methods and systems are provided. A particular method includes pointing an antenna 108,112 at a first target using an initial set of at least four gimbal 104,110 angles and determining first bore sight pointing errors resulting from a pointing direction of the antenna 108,112 relative to the first target. The method also includes estimating values of a plurality of independently observable error variables based on the first bore sight pointing errors. The method further includes determining a set of gimbal 104,110 angle corrections based on the values of the plurality of independently observable error variables. Also disclosed is a system comprising a host vehicle and a gimbal system, comprising a first gimbal, a platform, a second gimbal, and a payload interface, where the payload interface is adjustable by gimbal angle compensation logic.
Patent GB-2460945-A (GB)
Title: A disposable cannulated drill bit
Inventor: TAYLOR ANDREW CLIVE
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: An orthopaedic drill bit characterised in that the drill bit 1 is a single use cannulated drill bit. The cannula 4 may extend the length of the drill bit 1, which may be solid at one or both ends, and comprises apertures to allow debris to enter or exit the cannula 4. The cannula 4 may be sized to accommodate all the bone and tissue debris produce during drilling. The drill bit 1 may be open ended, with a cutting surface located on a bridge extending across the cannula.
Patent GB-2471834-A (GB)
Title: Cooling Module with a Chiller Unit, Flow Control, and Able to Utilise Free Cooling
Inventor: TOZER ROBERT
IPC: F25D16/00
Filed: 2009-07-09
Abstract: A cooling apparatus 200 has an outlet 202 for supplying chilled liquid, an inlet 204 for receiving return chilled liquid, a free cooling system 212 for providing first cooling to the return chilled liquid, and a chiller 211 for further cooling the first cooled return liquid to a predetermined temperature. The apparatus also includes pressure difference sensor, which may include a pressure sensor 206 for measuring the outlet liquid pressure and a pressure sensor 208 for measuring the inlet liquid pressure. A flow control module 216, which may include a variable speed pump (308 fig 3), is also included for maintaining a predetermined pressure difference between the liquid supplied at the outlet and the return liquid received at the inlet. The chiller may include an evaporator (310 fig 3), a condenser (316 fig 3) a compressor (312 fig 3) and an expansion device (314 fig 3). The free cooling system may include a heat exchanger (306 fig 3) and an associated cooling tower (318 fig 3). The cooling module may be used to provide cooling in data center.
Patent GB-2457857-A (GB)
Title: A process utilizing natural carbon-13 isotope for identification of early break through of injection water in oil wells
Inventor: SUKHIJA BALBIR SINGH
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: This invention relates to a process utilizing natural carbon-13 isotope for identification of early breakthrough of injection water in oil wells. All natural water sources are labeled by unique ratios of carbon isotopes (13C/12C). Following the requirements of the invention, the carbon isotope ratio for oil bearing formation water and for local aquifer water which is to be injected in to the oil reservoir rock is determined. The carbon isotope ratio of the produced water from the selected oil wells is then monitored periodically. When the carbon isotope ratio of the produced (oil well) water shows deviation from the formation water value and tends towards injection water value, then the early breakthrough phenomenon of injection water is identified. Thus the contrast in natural carbon isotope ratios of injection water, formation water and produced water from selected oil wells serve as tracer in the identification of "Early Breakthrough" phenomenon of injection water and its movement.
Patent GB-2459602-A (GB)
Title: Scalable system for wide area surveillance
Inventor: MCCUBBREY DAVID L
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a controller for a surveillance system includes ports for coupling a camera, synchronization logic blocks coupled to the ports, an information aggregation logic block coupled to the camera ports, and an output port coupled to the information aggregation logic block. According to another embodiment, a method of scaling a surveillance system includes synchronizing a plurality of cameras, capturing images from the synchronized cameras, aggregating at least two processed synchronized images, and processing the aggregated synchronized images.
Patent GB-2462927-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for managing a fleet of vehicles
Inventor: VIAN JOHN L
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: Each of the vehicles within a fleet of vehicles has a plurality of vehicle subsystems, each subsystem capable of monitoring conditions and assessing capabilities of the subsystem. Each vehicle also has a vehicle management system having one or more processors and memory configured to: monitor conditions and assess capabilities of the vehicle based on subsystem condition and capability information provided by the subsystems, and based on the monitored vehicle conditions and assessed vehicle capabilities, initiate performance of one or more fleet management functions, which are preferably continued at a fleet management system. The fleet management function may be one of: predict a service event for the vehicle, initiate a service event for the vehicle and bidding for a trip by the vehicle. One of the subsystems may be a plug-in subsystem that provides diagnostics and prognostics. The subsystems may share information. The vehicle is preferably an aircraft and may have an integrated vehicle health management (IVHM) system.
Patent GB-550343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stock-feed mechanism for lathes or like machine tools
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 1941-08-08
Abstract: 550,343. Lathes. MURAD, W. H. Aug. 8, 1941, No. 10093. [Class 83 (iii)] A lathe of the kind in which bar stock is gripped by the action of a collet 1 actuated through a tube 6 by toggle fingers 7, has the fingers operated by a sliding sleeve 10 actuated through a bell-crank lever 13 by a link 15 mounted on an eccentric 17 which is secured on a shaft 18 bearing in the frame. The shaft 18 is rocked to actuate the collet by a handle 19. By adjusting the eccentric on its shaft the leverage exerted by the handle on the sleeve 10 may be varied.
Patent GB-1081431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to devices employing thin magnetic films
Inventor: TICKLE ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: G11C19/08
Filed: 1964-03-10
Abstract: 1,081,431. Circuits employing bi-stable magnetic elements. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTERS & TABULATORS Ltd. March 8, 1965 [March 10, 1964], No. 10130/64. Heading H3B. [Also in Division G4] A shift register comprises a strip 1 of anisotropic magnetic thin film having a first stable state in one direction 5 and a record stable state in the opposite direction 14 representing an item of information with biasing means 13 tending to extend the switched opposite state along the film strip 1, and a plurality of parallel shift-control conductors 3 pushed cyclically in order along the film in the direction of the leading edge motion of the switched zone caused by the biasing field. The shift-control conductors are in interlaced groups a, b, c, wherein all the conductors in a single group are energized simultaneously, the timing of the pulses being such that those in adjacent groups overlap. Pulses in the shift control conductors 3 control the leading edge of a reversed magnetic zone and restore to the first stable state the film behind the trailing edge thus permitting the bits to travel along the film. The information is written on the film by a pulsed conductor 4 and read therefrom by one or more spaced conductors 7 receiving pulses when a bit passes beneath, the spaced conductors acting as a spaced delay device. The shift-control conductors 3 may be an assembly of spaced parallel strips on a flexible support wrapped around the film with succeeding wrappings lying alongside previous wrappings. Several parallel films may utilize the same shift-control conductors. The biasing 13 is either a pair of Helmholz coils or a solenoid encircling the film length. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 857,289.
Patent GB-667656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a windshield cleaning system
IPC: B60S1/48
Filed: 1950-04-25
Abstract: 667,656. Windscreen cleaners. TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION. April 25, 1950 [May 4, 1949], No. 10184/50. Class 138 (i). A windscreen cleaning system comprises a wiper driven by a fluid pressure or suction operated motor, a fluid pressure or suction operated pump for applying washing liquid to the windscreen and a common control means for the motor and pump, which control means comprises a rotatable knob having an outwardly projecting button which is movable axially relatively to the knob, in which one of the fluid pressure operated means is operated by rotating the knob while the other is operated by depressing the button. As shown in Fig. 1, a wiper 1 is operated by a suction motor 3 through suitable transmission, indicated generally at 4, the motor being connected to the intake manifold 5 of the vehicle engine and controlled by a valve 7 actuated remotely by means of a flexible push-pull cable 9 connected to a control 10. A spray nozzle 13 is connected by a conduit 14 to a suction operated liquid pump 15 actuated on its delivery stroke by a spring 17. The pump is connected to a suction line 6 by the control 10 and a conduit 18. The control 10, Fig. 2, comprises a casting in which is journalled a tubular shaft 20, having a pinion 21 fixed at one end and a knob 22 fixed at the other end. The pinion 21 meshes with a rack 24, slidably mounted in a guideway 25, and fixed to the end of the cable 9. The casting has a valve chamber 27 provided with opposed seats 28, 29, selectively engageable by a valve 30. The valve 30 has a shank 31 connected to a supporting link 32 which is urged upwardly by a flat spring 33 so that the valve 30 normally engages the seat 28. The link 32 is depressible against the action of the spring 33 by means of a rod 34 slidable in the shaft 20 and knob 22 and having at its upper end a push button 35 which projects above the surface of the knob. By turning the knob 22 the motor valve 7 is actuated while on depressing the button 35 the valve 30 engages the seat 29 and communication is made between conduits 6 and 18 so that the pump T5 is actuated. When the button 35 is released the pump 15 ceases to operate and the conduit 18 is vented to atmosphere through its seat 29 and a clearance 36 about the shank 31. The motor 3 and pump 15 may thus be actuated together or independently of one another. In another embodiment the valve chamber is in a body section separable from another body section supporting the tubular shaft. The valve in this case comprises a pair of spaced valve discs and a connecting spacer. The valve is urged to a position to shutoff suction communication from the pump by a coiled spring.
Patent GB-233868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hinges of the type particularly for use on tea and coffee-pots, mustard-pots, or like table articles
IPC: A47J36/12
Filed: 1924-04-26
Abstract: 233,868. Round, A., and Morton, Ltd., A. April 26, 1924. Barrel hinges. - Hinges for use on tea and coffee pots and other table articles and formed by means of press tools with each component part folded back upon itself have the outer limb 1 made larger or longer than the inner limb 3, the projecting part 5 being bent down to leave a space 6 into which the solder may run to secure the limbs together and to the teapot or like article without the use of rivets. As shown, the outer limb is made longer and with the projecting end shaped or rounded. The hinges are made from sheet metal by blanking out the component parts, bending them around the hinge pin by press tools, and then shearing the parts to shape.
Patent GB-1530283-A (GB)
Title: Inertia-dependent switching devices
IPC: H01H35/14
Filed: 1975-03-12
Abstract: 1530283 Accelerometers INERTIA SWITCH Ltd 2 March 1976 [12 March 1975] 10344/75 Heading G1K [Also in Divisions F2 and H1] An accelerometer comprises a spherical ball 10 in a 10 degrees semi-angle frusto-conical socket 14 (or a cylindrical socket), Fig. 2, (not shown), the ball rising out of the socket to actuate a switching device when the angle between the socket axis and the resultant force on the ball 10 exceeds a predetermined angle (80 degrees as shown). The device can be used to actuate a micro-switch 20 (as shown) or a trigger mechanism for a petrol shut-off valve (Fig. 2), via a plunger 19.
Patent GB-1076682-A (GB)
IPC: H04R1/22
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: 1,076,682. Microphones. AKUSTISCHE U. KINO-GERATE G.m.b.H. March 11, 1965 [March 11, 1964], No. 10417/65. Heading H4J. Detachably secured to a housing of a microphone 1 is a frequency response modifying sleeve 5 which protrudes axially beyond the acoustic inlet 4 of the microphone 1. The sleeve 5 has eyes 6, 7 to which a cord (not shown) is secured whereby the microphone 1 may be supported by the neck of the user. A hole 8 in the sleeve 5 engages with a hemispherical boss on the housing. Alternatively, an annular bead on the housing may co-operate with a mating annular groove in the sleeve 5. The sleeve 5 provides a moderate boosting of the response in a narrow range. If the sleeve (15), Fig. 2 (not shown), has an end portion in the shape of an exponential or conical funnel the treble response is increased over a wide range. A sleeve (25), Fig. 3 (not shown), having an oppositely tapering funnel or having a Helmholtz resonator (9), Fig. 4 (not shown), provides strong boot of treble frequencies in a narrow range. The sleeve (45), Fig. 5 (not shown), may extend the length of the microphone housing and have a longitudinal slot. The sleeve may match the colour of the clothing. It may be of sheet brass, plastics or rubber. The microphone is preferably rod-shaped and may alternatively be carried on a stand or carried in a hand.