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Patent GB-2423735-A (GB)
Title: Cordless power tool with charging cradle
Inventor: HIRSCHBURGER WOLFGANG
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A cordless hand machine tool 10 and charging cradle 20. The tool having a housing with projections and recesses and a charging plug-in opening (50, fig 3) which complements a charging plug (52 fig 2) of the charging cradle. The tool can be safely and conveniently stored in the charging cradle. The cordless hand machine tool is configured like a bow and can be slid into a parked position and secured in place in the charging cradle and in so doing automatically adopts charging position in which the charging plug engages in the charging plug-in opening. The tool may be an electric sanding device.
Patent GB-2436534-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for supporting a cement mixer
Inventor: STARKEY PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: B28C5/18
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: An assembly 10 for supporting a cement mixer 36 on the rear of a lorry 34. The assembly 10 including two upright members 22 with downwardly extending parallel finger members 28 at their upper ends for engagement with the rear tail board 32 of the lorry 34. Side members 18 extend from the lower ends of the upright members 22 and mount upstanding projections 20 spaced from the upright members 22, which projections 20 can engage with the cement mixer 36.
Patent GB-2422183-A (GB)
Title: Hydrostatic transmission device of a moveable device with an exchange
Inventor: LUCIENNE PHILIPPE
IPC: B60K17/356
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: The device comprises a main hydraulic pump (52), two main conduits (50,54), a supercharging pump (56), a first hydraulic motor (10,20) consisting of two elementary motors (11,12,21,22) used to drive a first displacement element (1,2) and a second hydraulic motor (30; 40) used to drive a second displacement element (3,4). The Second elementary motor (12) is parallel to the second main motor (30), and the first elementary motor (11) and the second main motor (30) are joined to an additional supply or discharge conduit, by means of a serial connection, for example. The supercharging pump (56) is joined to the additional conduit, e.g. connecting conduit (60,62) between the first elementary motor (11; 21) and the second main motor (30; 40). An exchange valve (70) joins the main conduits to a reservoir without overpressure (51) and the device comprises means (72) for preventing said exchange connection when a condition revealing a slipping situation is detected.
Patent GB-2425066-A (GB)
Title: Fracture reduction apparatus
Inventor: PERSAD RAMKUMAIR
IPC: A61F5/04
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: An apparatus for reducing a fracture in the lower arm of a patient, comprising securing means (10, 20) for restraining the upper arm of the patient, means (15) for supporting the lower arm generally at right angles to the upper arm, and generally horizontal, means (30, 35, 40, 50, 65) for applying a traction force of from 40N to 110N to the lower arm to reduce the fracture, wherein the means for applying a traction force includes attachment means (80, 82, 84) capable of being secured to the hand to transmit the traction force to the lower arm.
Patent GB-2440192-A (GB)
Title: Digital base transceiver station
Inventor: KORTE WERNER
IPC: H04B1/18
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: Radio communications transmitting / receiving apparatus, e.g. base transceiver station (BTS), comprising a digital radio unit 200 connectable to at least one antenna element 220. The digital radio unit 200 comprises at least one micro radio 230, for converting digital radio signals to analogue RF (radio frequency) signals and vice versa, and at least one C-hub 240, for processing digital radio signals and control signals and for routing said signals via at least one serial link 260, provided between the at least one C-hub 240 and the at least one micro radio 230, and at least one electro-optical convener 258, 259 for reception / transmission via optical fibres. The processing and routing of signals is software controllable. By providing the antenna elements and connected digital radio units in close proximity, the need to have unsightly coaxial cables running therebetween is eliminated and electrical losses of RF signals are minimised. It is proposed that the overall BTS will also take up less space and be easier to install / maintain.
Patent GB-2444559-A (GB)
Title: Floating port and method of use
Inventor: DEANER ANDREW
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A floating port comprises a mooring location at a side of the floating port and a channel 1 within the floating port, the channel being arranged to be permanently flooded with water in use. The mooring location may be for use by relatively large vessels, 8 and 10 while the channel may be used by smaller vessels 9 and 11. The port may further comprise a recessed storage deck 3. The floating port may also comprise at least one crane 2 positioned over the channel and projecting over the mooring location such that cargo can be transferred directly from vessels at the mooring location to vessels in the channel. A method of loading and unloading vessels 8 to 11 comprises transferring cargo between a vessel moored at a floating port and a vessel in a channel within the floating port.
Patent GB-2445798-A (GB)
Title: Foundations for small buildings such as conservatories, garages, porches and small extensions
Inventor: STIRK EUGENE
IPC: E02D27/00
Filed: 2007-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a foundation 10 for a small structure e.g. a conservatory, garage, porches, outbuildings or small extensions. The foundation or base of the conservatory is supported on a generally metallic horizontal foundation 10 arranged underground on one ore more support means 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The support means are preferably a series of piles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 driven vertically into the ground with a metallic ring beam foundation 10 on top of the piles so as to be underground. The ring beam 10 is preferably formed from a plurality of L-shaped elongate sections with vertical 11 and horizontal 12 portions. A metal pin or bar 13 is preferably inserted through a corresponding hole in the horizontal portion 12 of the L-shaped foundation into a blind aperture running down the axis of each pile 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Blocks or bricks may then be built upon the horizontal portion 12 of the foundation 10. Later embodiments relate to a method of building said structure and a kit of parts comprising said foundation.
Patent GB-2433464-A (GB)
Title: Auto-advance bar clamp
Inventor: MARUSIAK FRANK
IPC: B25B5/06
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A multi-range auto-advance bar clamp used for clamping work pieces together which may upon release of the brake (76) instantly and automatically adjust from a wide open position to any desired closed position. The multi-range auto-advance bar clamp may comprise a slide bar (70), a movable jaw (83), a sliding jaw (73), a body (69), a drive assembly and a brake, an advancement mechanism (78), a rigid structural body extension (81) and a slide rail (82). The jaws of the clamp are adjustably separated and positioned about a work piece. A mechanism for controlling the speed with which the clamp automatically closes may also be provided.
Patent GB-2440039-A (GB)
Title: Devices, systems and methods for medicament delivery
Inventor: EDWARDS EVAN THOMAS
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: Certain exemplary embodimets can comprise an auto-injector (1000), which can comprise: a vial (4300) configured to store and/or contain an injectable medicament, the vial defining a vial longitudinal axis, and a housing (1800) comprising the vial. In various embodiments, the injectable medicament can be a medicine, medication, drug, pharmaceutical, prescriptive, agent, antidote, anti-veno hormone, stimulant, vasodilator, anesthetic, and/or nutritional supplement that is substantially ready for injection.
Patent GB-2451462-A (GB)
Title: An anti-slip spirit level
Inventor: MCALLISTER KARL
IPC: G01C9/18
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A spirit level comprises a frame with grooves or slots to allow rubber strips to be inserted into the frame at either end and on both sides of the level. The rubber strips act as a stop or grip when the level is leant against scaffolding or a similar object.
Patent GB-2443321-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic headrest with a rotary actuator
Inventor: MAUE H WINSTON
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A dynamic headrest (14) for a vehicle seat, having a moveable shell (18) to support an occupant's head, and an actuator (16) which has a rotary motion resulting in linear displacement of the shell. The actuator may have a cam (26) on a central axis fixed relative to a support post (52), and a cam follower (28) fixed relative to the shell such that the cam follower imparts linear movement upon rotation of the cam, without a connection between the same. The actuator may include a spring triggered to provide the rotation. A locking mechanism (34) may prevent rearward movement until required.
Patent GB-2447119-A (GB)
Title: Resolving data request conflicts among a plurality of peer nodes using a home node
Inventor: CEN LING
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: The invention relates to resolving data conflicts among a plurality of nodes. The nodes are made up of a plurality of peer nodes (with cache memory) and a home node (without cache memory). This home node retires a conflict message and removes the conflicting node from a conflict chain when a set of conditions have been met. For instance, the home node must have received all of the acknowledgement messages from the affected nodes, and a transfer or Forward message. Also, a transfer message must have been sent, or the conflicting node must have been the last in the chain. Further, the invention is used for cache coherency among the plurality of nodes.
Patent GB-2461502-A (GB)
Title: An aerofoil for use in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: KOPMELS MICHIEL
IPC: F01D5/08
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: An aerofoil 10 for use in a gas turbine engine comprises: a pressure-side wall 16; a suction-side wall 18 and an intermediate wall 32 extending from a free end of the pressure-side wall 16 at an acute angle alpha relative thereto towards the suction-side wall 18. A cooling fluid passageway 40 extends through a region where the intermediate wall 32 meets the pressure-side wall 16 at an apex 36. The fluid passageway 40 has an opening 44, at least in part, in the face of the pressure-side wall 16.
Patent GB-2457744-A (GB)
Title: Six-stroke compressed air and internal combustion engine combination
Inventor: MATTHEWS DAVID
IPC: B60K6/12
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A compressed air and combustion engine combination engine has alternate 4 stroke combustion cycles and 2 stroke compressed air cycles, making an overall six stroke cycle which creates additional power. The compressed air is best achieved from the otherwise wasted heat energy from the exhaust system to raise steam which drives a turbine-driven air compressor. This system is complemented with additional methods of creating the compressed air when the vehicle is cold through the use of the engine's power output to drive an air compressor that cuts in once the vehicle is moving above a certain speed, compressing the air into the tanks for use in the 6 stroke cycle. The compressed air may alternatively be obtained using an outside energy source, eg at a service station or the overnight use of an electrically driven compressor. If the tanks were low the compressed air would be used to drive the 6 stoke cycle only under the heavy engine loads when the combustion engine is least efficient. The compressed air is captured in cylinders / tanks or the framework of the vehicle which is then used in the 6 stroke cycle to create additional power strokes which in turn increase the efficiency of the engine and produce no harmful emissions.
Patent GB-2448633-A (GB)
Title: Build-to-order manufacture of information handling systems considering spare download capacity for each system
Inventor: RAMIREZ CHRISTOPHER W
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: Additional content is loaded onto information handling systems (computers) during build-to-order manufacture based upon an efficiency parameter 420 determined for a factory where content is being downloaded onto the information handling systems. The efficiency parameter identifying excess download capacity of the factory manufacturing the information handling systems. Determining the efficiency parameter preferably includes considering the number of orders for a time period T 410, the number of cells operational during the time period T 412 and the maximum throughput of the cells for the time period T 414. If the efficiency parameter indicates there is no excess download capacity then no optional data is installed. If the efficiency parameter is determined to be less than 1 (step 422) then there is spare download capacity and step 430 determines the extra time available per system. This time is then used to determine the quantity of additional data which can be downloaded in step 440 and in step 450 an intelligent system selects the additional data to download to each system. This additional data can be optional, locked or trial content/software and can be provided to the customer in a hidden partition. There is also provided a method for creating a partition of optimum size for the data to be downloaded to the systems.
Patent GB-2462585-A (GB)
Title: Universal patient lifting frame
Inventor: WALKER SIMON CHRISTOPHER DORNTON
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A patient lifting frame for use with an invalid hoist comprises a pair of suspension side bars, (1) each of which has an upper end portion connected to a spreader bar of the invalid hoist, and a lower end portion having a suspension mounting (4). Each suspension mounting (4) comprises a connector (4A) which is pivotally connected to the side bar (1) and rotatably connected to a cantilever side bar assembly (4B). On opposing sides of the cantilever side bar assembly (4B) is connected a patient upper body support frame and a patient lower body support means (28) for supporting the legs of the patient. The patient upper body support frame comprises a pair of side frame elements (13,15,16) including patient underarm support elements (13) and padded side plates (15,16), which engage in use against opposite sides of the patient's ribcage. The patient upper body support frame further comprises a link bar assembly (9) connectable to the side frame elements via a universal joint. Each universal joint (8) and link bar assembly (9) combination being such as to permit pivotal movement of each of the cantilever side bar assemblies (4B) relative to the link bar assembly (9) about three mutually perpendicular axes (X), (Y) and (Z).
Patent GB-2467115-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional structure, pop-up device
Inventor: PITCHER EDWARD
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: A foldable three dimensional card is constructed from foldable material such as card or plastic, comprising of a supporting base sheet (a) divided by a fold line (b) into two equal halves (a1) and (a2) each with a curved edge (c) and (d) running along their length. A pop-up (e), representing a figure or structure of any kind, is mounted and fixed on top of (a) so that its folding axis is aligned with the horizontal center- fold (b) so that the pop-up opens up and folds flat in concert with fold (b) and base sheet (a). When the base sheet is folded back on itself as intended, with curved edges (c) and (d) resting on the surface, the pop-up rises in part above the level of the horizontal fold line (b) and the card forms a self-supporting upright structure when held in place by a strap (g) and a releasable fastner (f1) and (f2). Now the card becomes a device that can be rocked to and fro and played with.
Patent GB-2470945-A (GB)
Title: Swimming or diving goggles
Inventor: CHOU TERRY
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2009-06-11
Abstract: Swimming or diving goggles includes a lens unit 1 and a frame mechanism coupled to the lens unit. The lens unit includes two viewing sections each having a front face that is portion of a peripheral face extending between an apex and a bottom face of a cone. The apex is below the bottom face of the cone. A vertical axis passes through a center of the bottom face of the cone. A spacing from a top edge of each viewing section to the vertical axis in a thickness direction is larger than a spacing from a bottom edge of the viewing section to the vertical axis in the thickness direction. A normal plane perpendicular to each viewing section is at an acute angle with the vertical axis. Each viewing section is a curved face in a circumferential direction about the vertical axis. The frame mechanism holds the lens spaced from the face of the wearer such that the distance between the top edge of the lens and the wearer's face is smaller than the distance between the bottom edge of the lens and the wearer's face, in the thickness direction.
Patent GB-2457204-A (GB)
Title: Secure financial transactions
Inventor: BELAMANT SERGE CHRISTIAN PIERRE
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: a primary account number ("PAN") of a conventional credit or debit account with a bank or other financial institution is emulated or simulated, which incorporates, in encrypted form, the actual account number. The simulated PAN may also incorporate an amount to be debited from that account. Thus, an account number and an amount are encrypted and mapped into a string of digits which appears to be a valid PAN. The actual account number and the transaction amount are thus embedded in the simulated PAN. The simulated PAN is then processed by existing financial transacting infrastructure, with the issuing bank knowing that it is not a PAN and that the appropriate digits are to be decrypted to provide the embedded account number and the embedded amount. In one application, a transactor wishing to effect a financial transaction, generates a simulated PAN and supplies it to a supplier of goods or services from whom he wishes to purchase said goods or services. The supplier enters the simulated PAN and the amount of the transaction in a conventional way. This data is then transmitted to an acquiring bank, which onwardly transmits it to the issuing bank for authorisation. The issuing bank then extracts the embedded account number and embedded amount, checks that the embedded amount and the supplied amount are the same (as well as other conventional checks), and if they are the same authorizes the transaction. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, in most instances, a transactor is required to provide an expiry date and a card verification value ("CVV"). Either or both of these could also be simulated and used to encrypt information.
Patent GB-2474450-A (GB)
Title: Dredging apparatus
Inventor: BLIGHT JOHN SIMON
IPC: E02F5/28
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a dredging apparatus 1. Apparatus 1 has a sledge 10 with cables 11 attached to the tow vessel X. The sled has one or more one scraper 13,14 projecting from the bottom of the sledge to scrape along a water bed. Mixing means is provided to mix scrapings from the/each blade from the water bed with the adjacent water. The mixing may be provided by water jets 14C, 13C which spray into the scraped material. The mixing device may include a baffle plate 17 with a curved surface to apply a downward force to the device and increase the turbulence in the surrounding water to aid the mixing of material ploughed from the water bed. In use the vessel tows the sledge along the water bed with the/each scraper scraping the water bed with scrapings dissipating into the adjacent water.
Patent GB-2470448-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing a building structure containing computer equipment
Inventor: REDDICLIFFE EDWARD
IPC: E04H1/06
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A method of providing a removable building structure containing computer equipment includes the provision of an array of cabinets and a roof supported by the array of cabinets. The cabinets are thus modular constructional elements of the building structure. Outer walls are provided to define the building structure and computing equipment is placed in the cabinets. A raised floor may be provided supported by the cabinets. Additional framing may be provided in combination with the cabinets.
Patent GB-137715-A (GB)
Title: New or improved method of and means for working growing barley on the floor of a malthouse
IPC: C12C1/15
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 137,715. Hill, A., and Worthington & Co. April 22, 1919. Malt-turners.-Apparatus for turning over growing barley on a malt-house floor, or for clearing a " piece " of the floor, comprises a carriage which is caused to travel across the malt-house by means of an endless rope and carries a rotary brush and an adjustable shovel. The shovel 6 is mounted on slides 7 and adjusted in height by a handle 9, links 12, 14, and a bell-crank lever 13. The brush 15 is made of whalebone &c., and is shaped at the ends to project past the pillars supporting the roof, yielding as it passes them. The carriage is moved by a wire rope 21 passing over a driving-pulley 23, and the brush is rotated by a cotton rope 25 passing over a driving-pulley 29. Gearing for reversing, and regulating the speed of, the pulleys 23 and 29 is described. For regulating the tension of the ropes 21, 25, the pulleys at the end opposite to the driving-pulleys are carried on movable hangers, to which are attached cords passing over fixed pulleys and carrying weights.
Patent GB-626543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for detecting ice-formation on aircraft
IPC: B64D15/20
Filed: 1947-04-15
Abstract: 626,543. Aircraft icing indicators. FAULKNER, A. W. April 15, 1947, No. 10044. [Class 4] An icing detector for aircraft has an air inlet consisting of a large number of perforations 11 distributed along a part of the leading edge of a plane or fin of the aircraft, the perforated part being composed of the same material and having the same surface finish as the unperforated part, and a duct leading from said inlet to an outlet at a part of the aircraft, not facing the airstream, which is not liable to ice formation at least until sometime after it has taken place at the air inlet, the detector also including a warning device responsive to changes in the air velocity through or to the difference in the air pressures at the ends of said duct. In Fig. 2, the detector includes an anemometer rotor 14, mounted in the duct 13 and driving a small generator 14<SP>1</SP>, abnormal fall in the voltage produced thereby causing a warning indicator to operate. In Fig. 3, the invention is applied to an aircraft fitted with de-icing apparatus of the type described in Specification 622,778. The air duct 19 leads from perforations 11 at the edge of the blister 15 to a chamber 20 on one side of a diaphragm 21. A restricted byepass pipe 30 leads from chamber 20 to a chamber 22 at the back of the diaphragm, the air then passing to outlet holes 24 in column 25 that may be heated by a filament 26. Under non- icing conditions, the pressure of the air in front of the diaphragm deflects it sufficiently to hold two electric contacts 28, 29, closed. When a substantial number of the holes 11 have become blocked by ice, reduction of pressure in chamber 20 permits the diaphragm 21 to open contacts 28, 29, thereby actuating a warning device. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that means may be provided for feeding a supply of de-icing fluid to the duct to prevent any icing of its interior, a shutter may be fitted behind the perforations to prevent entry of dust in normal atmosphere conditions, and a heated pitottube may be exposed directly to the airstream near to the perforations to provide a measurement of the characteristic pressure at that point. Specification 563,148 also is referred to.