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Patent GB-2462856-A (GB)
Title: Shower tray
Inventor: GRAVE ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A shower tray has a tread 50 with a sump 25 below the tread. Water runs to the edge of the tread and into the sump and through an outlet 45. The tread may be shaped to direct the water into the sump at its edge and may be generally convex. The water outlet 45 may have a waste trap 40 and be positioned in the centre of the sump. The tread may have feet 51 to support it and for a cavity below. Also a shower tray junction 20 comprising a strip (34 fig 12) receivable in a base section (65 fig 12) secured to the edge of the tray, the strip extending across the junction between the tray base and floor. The junction base may be formed integral with the tray 25. The junction strip can be pivotally received in the base to allow for variations in alignment between the tray and floor. The strip may have a stabilizing arm (70 fig 12) received in a channel (67 fig 12) in the base.
Patent GB-2449048-A (GB)
Title: Normalization probes for comparative genome hybridization arrays
Inventor: GAO JING
IPC: G16B25/00
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A method of selecting a set of normalization probes for use on a comparative genome hybridization array is provided. In certain embodiments, the method includes: a) selecting a first region of a genome to be evaluated by comparative genome hybridization to produce data; b) selecting a second region of the genome for normalization of the data, and c) selecting from a set of candidate probes a sub-set of normalization probes that detect the second region.
Patent GB-2463891-A (GB)
Title: Liquid separation
Inventor: PHILLIPS KEITH
IPC: B01D17/025
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A tray/tank to collect and separate fluids such as oil and water, comprises a grating 3, a fluid holding tray/tank 1, and an outlet pipe 2, originating from, in use, an upper portion of an outer side of the fluid-holding tray/tank being angled from the outer side of the fluid-holding tray/tank towards a base of the fluid-holding tray/tank, terminating a substantially short distance from the base. The outlet pipe characterised in that a discharge end is substantially higher than an inlet to said pipe whilst still maintaining a distance from, in use, an upper edge of the fluid-holding tray/tank. Preferably the tray/tank may taper to allow for stacking and may include a sloping plate under the grating. Advantageously the tray/tank separates one liquid from another provided they have differing specific gravities, and may be used to reduce the risk of an oil spill reaching a water course from a defective item of plant placed upon the tray/tank.
Patent GB-2452428-A (GB)
Title: Power efficient wireless network detection
Inventor: DOROGUSKER JESSE L
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A wireless network system can be provided with a one-way communication link for communicating a beacon signal between beacon circuitries of two electronic devices. According to information stored in the beacon signal, the device that receives the beacon signal can activate a primary communication circuitry to enable communication of primary communication data signals with a primary communication circuitry of the device that transmitted the beacon signal. The beacon circuitries of the two devices may require less power than the primary communication circuitries of the two devices.
Patent GB-2467582-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damper assembly
Inventor: MILLER DAVID
IPC: F01D5/22
Filed: 2009-02-10
Abstract: A vibration damper assembly 36 is provided between two shrouds 34 of adjacent turbine blades 30. A pair of confronting passages 38 are provided, one in each of the shrouds 34 and a vibration damper 40 is located in both of the confronting passages 38. The vibration damper 40 comprises a structure which when heated expands outwardly so as to engage with the walls of the passages 38. The vibration damper 40 may be a sheet metal shape memory nickel base alloy wound into an open spiral and provided in circular cross-section passages 38.
Patent GB-2458384-A (GB)
Title: A slide adjusting device for a drawer comprising adjusting portion acting as a fulcrum for a supporting member
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A slide adjusting device for a drawer includes a first rail member 100 having a first opening 118; a fixture 200 secured to the first rail member 100; a supporting member 300 including a connecting portion 310, a supporting portion 320, and a guiding portion, the connecting portion 310 being connected to the fixture 200, the supporting portion 300 corresponding in position to the first opening 118. The guiding portion 330 comprises a guiding surface 332. Either the fixture 200 or the supporting member 300 is provided with a plurality of first engaging portions. An adjusting member 400 includes an adjusting portion 410 and a connecting rod driven by the adjusting portion, the connecting rod being provided with a plurality of second engaging portions 422. When the adjusting portion 400 is turned, the second engaging portions 422 will be driven to move and mesh with the first engaging portions and the supporting portion 320 will move in relation to the first opening 118 with the connecting portion 310 acting as a fulcrum to hold against the bottom of the drawer.
Patent GB-2460343-A (GB)
Title: Food product
Inventor: BAILLON MARIE-LOUISE
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: A food product comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the inner portion comprises myrtle and has a moisture content of from about 10% to about 25% by weight. The food product for use in oral health applications, and the use of the food product in the improvement or maintenance of oral health in an animal, preferably through the reduction or control of tartar and/ or dental plaque and/or alteration of the bacterial content of dental plaque, in the oral cavity of the animal. The food product for use in the prevention or treatment of gingivitis in an animal and a method for improving or maintaining oral health in an animal.
Patent GB-2457406-A (GB)
Title: Water based inks for ink jet printing
Inventor: MIZUSHIMA RYUMA
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to (1) a process for producing a water dispersion for ink-jet printing containing colorant-containing polymer particles which includes a step I of obtaining a dispersion of colorant-containing polymer particles; a step II of obtaining a water dispersion of the colorant-containing polymer particles from the dispersion obtained in the step I; a step III of mixing the water dispersion obtained in the step II with an organic solvent (B) to suitably control a relative dielectric constant of a mixed solvent in the resultant dispersion, thereby precipitating the colorant-containing polymer particles; and a step IV of separating precipitates obtained in the step III from the dispersion and re-dispersing the precipitates in a water-based solvent; (2) a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which is excellent in ejection stability and optical density; (3) a process for purifying a water dispersion for ink-jet printing; and (4) a process for producing a dispersion containing groups of fine particles.
Patent GB-2471709-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for processing organically coated waste
Inventor: MENG FANLI
IPC: F23G5/44
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: The apparatus 100 comprises: a furnace 1 having a single material entry point 11; a first drive. 25 for rotating the furnace; a pivot 102 and second drive 35 for tilting the furnace; and a means at or adjacent the entry point for directing gasses into the furnace to provide a gaseous barrier that inhibits the entrance of atmospheric gas through the entry point. The apparatus may include ducting 2 through which exhaust gases released by processing of waste in the furnace are passed and a multi-fuel burner 6 and a thermal oxidiser 31 to at least partially oxidise volatile organic compounds in the exhaust gases. Return 3 and exit 7 ducting may be included to selectively return hot gases from the oxidiser to the furnace or to a baghouse and chimney, the hot gases first being cooled and cleaned by gas conditioning units 4,8. The apparatus may include a process control system to regulate the temperature of the furnace and the oxidiser such that the furnace is heated to gasify organics contained therein without melting any metal scrap.
Patent GB-2472263-A (GB)
Title: A support for a pipe, cable or similar
Inventor: LOWE ADAM
IPC: F16L3/02
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: The support (2) comprises a base (4) and a support head (6). The base (4) and support head (6) are connected by a movable, e.g. flexible arm member (8). The support (2) is used to support the pipe andc by first positioning the base (4) of the support (2) and then moving the arm member (8) of the support (2) to the required position. The support head (6) then remains in position to support the pipe andc. A kit comprising the features of the support (2) is also described.
Patent GB-2472777-A (GB)
Title: Object carrying body harness
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRIAN
IPC: A45F3/14
Filed: 2009-08-17
Abstract: An object carrying body harness, has a body wearable portion 2,5, from which depends a looped object carrying strap 10, with one part of the loop threaded through a ring or d-bar 4, and a hook 8 attached to an end of the carrying strap 10. The harness is worn by a person and objects that are hookable can be carried directly on the hook 8. Alternately, for items which are not hookable, the carrying strap 10 is wrapped around the object and the hook 8 attached to the freely moveable ring 4. The weight of the item causes the carrying strap 10 to tighten around the object and thus to hold it securely. Two people may wear a harness each to carry long and/or heavy object between them, such as a length of piping. The harness transfers weight to the torso of a user, and allows their hands to be free whilst lifting.
Patent GB-2460582-A (GB)
Title: Proximity sensing
Inventor: GUNTON BRUCE STANLEY
IPC: F16P3/14
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: Wire antennas (14, 22) define a target region (18), primarily between them. A generator (16) generates an electric field in the target region (18). A sensor arrangement (20) senses the electric field. Control means (25) is operable to analyse the field strength sensed by the sensor arrangement (20), for changes indicative of a change in conditions in the target region, such as the presence of a body (30).
Patent GB-2475096-A (GB)
Title: Generating a sound synthesis model for use in a virtual environment
Inventor: FOURNEL NICOLAS CHRISTIAN ANDRE
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2009-11-06
Abstract: A method of generating a sound synthesis model for use in a virtual environment, such as a computer game involves the following steps. The characteristic audio feature in each of a plurality of reference sounds is determined. The characteristic audio feature of each of the obtained reference sounds are then compared with a corresponding characteristic audio feature in a dynamic sound which is to be played in a virtual environment. The dynamic sound is produced by applying various parameters to an initial test version of the sound synthesis model. It is then determined whether the comparison of characteristic audio features meets a predetermined condition; if the predetermined condition is met the sound synthesis model is selected, whereas if the comparison of the condition is not met, the sound synthesis model is adjusted and compared with the reference sounds for another time. Apparatus and a computer program are also described.
Patent GB-347430-A (GB)
IPC: G03C1/54
Filed: 1930-03-28
Abstract: 347,430. Photographic diazotype layers. KALLE & CO. AKT.-GES., 23, Rheinstrasse, Biebrich-on-Rhine, Wiesbaden, Germany. March 28, 1930, No. 10012. Convention date, March 30, 1929. [Class 98 (ii).] Diazo compounds of aromatic amino compounds substituted by acylamino or thioacylamino group are used in the preparation of light sensitive layers. Tetrazo groups containing two amino groups in the acyl residue may be used. Examples are given of layers containing (1) the tin chloride double salt of tetrazo-diaminodiphenyl-thiourea, boric and tartaric acid and thiourea, (2) tetrazo-diaminotetramethoxy diphenylurea, tartaric acid and thiourea, both layers being developed with phloroglucinol and borax, (3) the zinc chloride double salt of 1-amino-2: 5-diethoxy-4-benzoylamino benzene, 1-hydroxy naphthalene-7-biguanidine, naphthalene trisulphuric acid, boric and tartaric acids, thiourea and ammonium sulphate developed with ammonia or sodium carbonate, (4) the diazo compound referred to under (3) above, boric and tartaric acid and thiourea developed with phloroglucinol, 1: 7-aminonaphthol, 2: 7-dihydroxynaphthalene or 1: 7 hydroxynaphthalene-biguanidine, (5) the zinc chloride double salt of diazo 1-amino-2: 5 dimethoxy-4-benzoylamino benzene, aluminium sulphate, boric and tartaric acids and thiourea, suitable developers being beta-naphthol, resorcine, 1-hydroxynaphthalene-1-biguanidine and 1-hydroxy naphthalene-7-phenyl guanidine.
Patent GB-979849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to dynamo-electric machines
Inventor: VOSE JOHN KENNETH
IPC: H02K1/28
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: 979,849. Securing rotors on shafts. ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 12, 1962 [March 20, 1961], No. 10088/61. Heading F2U. [Also in Division H2] The rotor of an electrical machine is frictionally secured to the shaft by drawing a tapered ring on to a co-operating tapered portion of the rotor. As shown, the wound rotor core 1 is assembled on hollow sleeve 3 which is then securely clamped to shaft 2 by drawing tapered ring 4 on to tapered portion 5 of the sleeve by means of screws 6. An improved grip is obtained by having an axial slit in the sleeve and by lightly knurling the shaft. The screws may screw into a separate ring retained on the sleeve by clip 8a, as shown, or screw directly into the sleeve, Figs. 2, 3 (not shown). If a similar device is used to secure the other end of the rotor through bolts may be used to tighten both ends simultaneously. In another modification an externally tapered collet is forced against an internal taper on the sleeve to secure the rotor.
Patent GB-209653-A (GB)
Title: Improved construction of electric switch
IPC: H01H23/16
Filed: 1923-04-13
Abstract: 209,653. Marr, G. April 13, 1923. Switches, quick-action.-In a one-way or twoway tumbler switch of the kind in which the contact-member moves with a dead centre quick action in the opposite direction to the tumbler knob, the bridge on which the screwed stem for the cover is formed is cranked as shown at I, H, F in Fig. 4 and the arms N of the contact-member, which carries the insulated U-shaped contacts P, pass through slots in the cranked portion F and are pivoted on the outside of the stem portion of the bridge below the pivot of the tumbler lever which is pivoted within the stem. The tumbler has two arms L slotted to receive the cross-piece R of a T-shaped compression member having a stem piece passing through an insulation-lined hole Q in the contact-member and contacts. The movable contacts enter the fixed contacts from the side.
Patent GB-542876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in spectacle frames
IPC: G02C5/18
Filed: 1940-06-11
Abstract: 542,876. Spectacle frames. RATTI, G. June 11, 1940, Nos. 10159 and 10160. Convention dates, July 3, 1939 and Nov. 25, 1939. [Class 97 (i)] Each of the side members, which are of the kind formed of a metallically-reinforced bar of mouldable material such as celluloid, cellulose derivative, or synthetic resin, consists of a core 6 flattened in a plane substantially parallel to the axis of the hinge 2 while the material surrounding the core is formed with interruptions in this part so as to impart lateral flexibility to the side. The reinforcement at such part may take the form of a plate, e.g. of steel, set in a plane parallel to the axis of the hinge, or of two parallel wires in this plane, or of a single wire. A plate reinforcement may be continued rearwardly to the ear pieces as a wire 7. The interruptions may comprise notches of the same or different width, which may extend all round the bar as shown in Fig. 2, dividing it into rings 8 surrounding the flat core ; or they may be formed in the lateral surfaces only of the bar in registering positions, or with those in one surface staggered relatively to those in the other ; or they may be joined up to form a single helicoidal notch 16 as shown in Fig. 6. The notches may be of any shape in cross-section ; they may be transverse to the length of the bar, or inclined thereto, and they may extend right down to the metallic reinforcement, or stop short of it so as to leave a thin covering layer of celluloid &c. over the metal.
Patent GB-663300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to valves for the control of fluids
IPC: F16K41/10
Filed: 1949-04-16
Abstract: 663,300. Stuffing-box substitutes. BLAKEBOROUGH & SONS, Ltd., J. (Woolley, B.). April 16, 1949, No. 10246/49. Class 122(v) [Also in Group XXIX] A stuffing-box substitute for the longitudinally reciprocating stem of a fluidpressure actuated valve 13 comprises a bellows 37 secured at one end 38 to the stem and at the other to a fixed part of the valve casing, and the stem and a guide therefor are fashioned to prevent transfer of torsional stress from the stem to the bellows. As shown, the stem is other than circular in cross-section, e.g. elliptical or hexagonal, and it is guided by means of a member 34 with a corresponding bore. The bellows is of metal and may be multiple-walled. The fluid-pressure actuator comprises a diaphragm 17, the control pressure being applied to its upper surface. The diaphragm housing is supported from the valve casing by legs 15<SP>1</SP>. The valve loading spring 28 abuts at its upper end against an adjusting nut 29 screwing on to the valve stem. The action on the valve of the fluid and of the loading spring may be transposed to give a reverse action.
Patent GB-419140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to overhead suspension railways
IPC: B61B9/00
Filed: 1933-04-06
Abstract: 419,140. Railways and tracks for recreation; cars. BRIGHOUSE MOTOR AGENCY, Ltd., Bradford Road, Bailiffe Bridge, Brighouse, and FIRTH, P., 109, Cardigan Road, Bridlington, both in Yorkshire. April 6, 1933, No. 10275. [Class 132 (i).] The body of an amusement car or other suspended vehicle is supported from the track 10 by means of a pair of stays or tie-bars 21 which are universally jointed to a pair of trolleys 30, each trolley comprising two vertically disposed T-shaped arms 11 united at the bases of the shanks by a tranverse yoke 12. Supported by the yoke 12 is a vertical pin 16 forming a pivot for the upper horizontal beam 17 of a rectangular frame 17, 18, 19, of which the vertical arms 18 pivot on the ends of the beam 17, while to the lower beam 19 are hinged lugs 20 on the stays 21. The stays 21 form part of the frame of a carriage, which also includes a seat 22 for the occupants, front and rear foot rests 23, 24 a hand-rail 25, and a projection 26 on the base of the carriage for braking purposes. Each arm 11 of the trolleys is furnished with two upper wheels 13, 14 and a lower safety wheel 15 coacting with an H-section rail 10. According to the Provisional Specification the carriage is adapted to be elevated to the highest point of the track by means of an endless chain, which is fitted with pins to engage abutments on the yoke 12 and passes round sprocket wheels, one of which is driven by an electric motor. After passing the summit of the track the pins and abutments automatically disengage, and the carriages descend by gravity. Safety clutches may be provided to prevent the carriage from running backwards.
Patent GB-1466038-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic polyisoprene rubber latex
IPC: C08J3/07
Filed: 1975-03-12
Abstract: 1466038 Production of modified polyisoprene rubber latices KURARAY CO Ltd 12 March 1975 [29 March 1974 29 Nov 1974] 10321/75 Heading C3P A synthetic rubber latex is produced by emulsifying an organic solvent solution of a modified polyisoprene in water, and removing the solvent from the resulting oil-in-water emulsion, the modified polyisoprene being a cis-1,4-polyisoprene into which there have been introduced 0À03 to 20 carboxyl groups or salts thereof or carboxylic anhydride groups, per 100 isoprene monomer units. The carboxylic groups may be introduced by any of the known methods, a preferred carboxylating agent being maleic anhydride. Many other suitable carboxylating agents are listed, being in the main, similar in structure to maleic anhydride. Removal of the solvent is normally achieved by heating under reduced pressure.
Patent GB-215180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to lancashire clogs
IPC: A43B13/10
Filed: 1924-01-08
Abstract: 215,180. Eccles, T. Jan. 8, 1924. Clogs; soles; connecting uppers to soles.-A clog sole and heel cast in aluminium or aluminium alloy, is formed with a rebated edge A to accommodate the edge of the upper, which is held by nails driven into holes B plugged with wood. The toe of the sole is extended at C to prevent damage to the upper when kneeling.
Patent GB-883060-A (GB)
Title: Hoisting and lowering gears for the chain of pallet frames of a sinter machine
IPC: F27B21/06
Filed: 1959-03-25
Abstract: 883,060. Sintering machines. METALLGESELLSCHAFT A.G. March 25, 1959 [May 2, 1958], No. 10434/59. Class 82(1). In an endless band sintering machine, the pitch or the distance between the operative flanks of the teeth of the hoisting and/or lowering sprockets is determined in relation to the distance between the thrust rollers or bars of each pallet frame or the distance between the thrust rollers or bars of consecutive pallet frames so that pallet frames are kept an adequate distance apart, say 20mm, when riding off or on the sprockets. Thus the roller wheelbase of each frame may be equal to the pitch of the sprocket wheel teeth and greater than the distance between neighbouring rollers of adjacent frames. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 4, the sprocket wheel may have teeth of two different pitches. Thus the pitch c<SP>1</SP> of one set of teeth is equal to a which is also equal to b and the pitch c<SP>2</SP> of the other set of teeth is equal to b plus the required separation s. As shown in Fig. 5, the separation of the pallet frames may be effected by pairs of teeth, the relationship in this case being a = b + s = t + t<SP>1</SP>. The lowering sprocket may be suspended as described in Specification 857,134.
Patent GB-802535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to vulcanizable synthetic rubber composition
IPC: C08L9/06
Filed: 1956-04-05
Abstract: A vulcanizable synthetic rubber composition comprises a butadiene-styrene copolymer, a vulcanizing agent, 25 to 500 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, and 1 to 50 parts of a polymerized rosin containing at least 25 per cent dimeric rosin acids, per 100 parts of the copolymer, and on vulcanization forms a leather-like composition.  The polymerized rosin is prepared from gum, wood, or tall oil rosin by treatment with catalysts such as strong sulphuric or phosphoric acid, aluminium or zinc chloride, boron trifluoride, or a sodium acid sulphate, and the fillers may be clays, calcium carbonate and silicate, titanium dioxide, zinc and magnesium oxide and alumina.  Vulcanizing agents and additional ingredients such as benzothiazoyl disulphide, zinc dimethyl dithiocarbamate, diphenyl guanidine, paracoumarone resin, hydrogenated fish oil acids, calcium stearate, microcrystalline paraffin wax, sulphur and light hydrocarbon oils may also be present, and the compositions are compounded preferably at 175 DEG  to 225 DEG  F.  The vulcanizates may be used in the manufacture of electrical insulators, moulded rubber articles, wire covering and shoe soles and heels.