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Patent GB-2455767-A (GB)
Title: An entertainment device remote control handset having two control surfaces
Inventor: LIU CHRIS SHI-CHAI
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A remote control handset has a first control surface 2, and a second control surface 3, the first control surface 2 has a substantially planar portion and allows navigation within a level of a hierarchical menu structure, while the second control surface has a component in an axis that is normal to the substantially planar portion of the first control surface and is for navigating between the levels of the hierarchical menu structure. The surfaces may be touchpads, and the handset may also have a gyroscopic motion sensor. The remote control handset is for intuitively navigating a user interface of an entertainment device, the user interface having a hierarchical menu structure. The remote control handset of the present invention is not required to have any buttons.
Patent GB-2445464-A (GB)
Title: A self-regulating electrical resistance heating element
Inventor: BOARDMAN JEFFREY
IPC: H01C7/06
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: The self regulating electrical resistance heating element 10 comprises a substrate 12 comprising an electrically conductive coating 12a which serves as a first electrical contact 18 on one side of the composite metal oxide layers. Disposed on said electrically conductive layer 12a is a first metal oxide 14 which has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance. Overlaying the first metal oxide layer, and in electrical series thereto, is a second metal oxide layer 16 having a negative temperature coefficient of resistance and overlaying this layer is a second electrical contact 20. The second metal oxide layer 16 having a negative temperature coefficient of resistance is applied to the element in a manner which ensures that a constant combined resistance from ambient to a predetermined operating temperature and a very substantially increases resistance above the operating temperature is achieved.
Patent GB-2446941-A (GB)
Title: Determining the direction of arrival of an acoustic pulse using spectral decomposition of signals from a plurality of sensors
Inventor: WIGNALL ALAN
IPC: G01S3/80
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A method of estimating the direction of arrival of an acoustic pulse comprises: detecting the pulse with a plurality of sensors so as to generate a plurality of sensor signals; spectrally decomposing each sensor signal so as to generate one or more spectral components for each signal; and processing the spectral components to estimate the direction of arrival of the acoustic pulse. The plurality of sensors may comprise a volumetric array comprising two microphones on each of three orthogonal axes. The direction of arrival may be calculated from phase delays between pairs of spectral components, or by performing a power versus bearing scan. The method may be used to estimate the direction of a target and/or to estimate the trajectory of a projectile. The sensors may be mounted on a weapon (e.g. rifle), and an indicator may be provided when the weapon is aligned with the estimated direction. The sensor signals may be sampled at a rate as low as the Nyquist rate whilst maintaining an accurate estimate.
Patent GB-2454044-A (GB)
Title: Sustained release composition to the nasal mucosa comprising nitric oxide, and a device therefore
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A sustained release nasal formulation for delivery to a nasal cavity of a subject, wherein the formulation provides for sustained release of a substance, in particular nitric oxide (NO), to nasal mucosa within the nasal cavity so as to provide one or both of a therapeutic effect and promote normal nasal function, and a nasal delivery device and method relating thereto.
Patent GB-2452385-A (GB)
Title: Video camera with automatic power-up on depression of operation button for certain time period
Inventor: NAKAI CHIHARU
IPC: G03B7/26
Filed: 2008-08-19
Abstract: A video camera includes a body, a unit for recording an image on at least a memory card, a unit reproducing the image on a monitor screen (21, Figure 1), an operation button (22) activating a recording or reproduction unit when depressed for a first time, and a substrate including a control circuit (31, Figure 2) and an internal control program memory (34). A start-up power-supply switch (24, Figure 1) is operated and operation button (22) is thereafter operated for a first time so that the recording or reproduction unit is activated. When the operation button (22), such as a record button, is depressed, step 105, for a second time longer than the first time, the video camera is automatically powered 110 and the recording or reproduction unit is activated. That is, the conventional power switch can be effectively bypassed or overridden when the record or other operation button is pressed for a preset period, allowing quick camera starting. A storage medium for an operating program for such a video camera is also independently claimed.
Patent GB-2466445-A (GB)
Title: In-flight entertainment system
Inventor: BONAR TERENCE
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: An in-flight entertainment system includes a plurality of media players that are distributed at locations within an aircraft cabin. Individual media players are provided with a dedicated media data storage device 915 having a library of media content files. The media players are responsive to a signal sent to the media players from a central location or server 910 within the aircraft to effect retrieval and display of specific content items at that media player from the library of content. The content may include safety notices and the players may be synchronised. The data storage unit may be a removable hard disc drive that has an electric lock or requires a tool to effect removal. Communication with the media players may be wireless. The media player may also have a power outlet (260) for passenger electronic devices that is activated through user interaction with the media player. The media player may also display a map of real-time geographic data for the position of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2467350-A (GB)
Title: Cooling and sealing in gas turbine engine turbine stage
Inventor: TOWNES RODERICK MILES
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: A turbine stage of a gas turbine engine has a row of rotor blades 102 mounted at their ends to a rim of a rotor disc 108, and a row of nozzle guide vanes. The blades and vanes have internal conduits 104 for carrying a cooling gas flow. The blades have respective platforms 109 having front and rear edges which form corresponding front and rear annular gaps with facing stationary portions 110, 111 (which may comprise nozzle guide vane platforms) of the engine. The stage is adapted to produce a sealing gas flow B which issues from the gaps into the annular passage to prevent the working gas leaking in the opposite direction. At least a portion A of the cooling gas flow is reused and may pass through an opening 112 to form at least a portion of the sealing gas flow. Respective front and rear openings may be provided in the blades to provide sealing airflow at both front and rear annular gaps.
Patent GB-2469075-A (GB)
Title: Wide band array antenna
Inventor: BROWN ANTHONY KEITH
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: An antenna array comprising a plurality of elements, the elements including at least one element of a first type 30 and at least four elements of a second type 32,34,36,38 wherein the element of the first type 30 comprises part of two balanced feeds port 1, port 2 with two elements of the second type 36,38 and the element of the first type 30 is capacitively coupled to two further elements of the second type 32,34. Each element of the second type 32,34,36,38 may form a capacitive link with only one element of the first type 30, and may also form only one balanced feed with an element of the first type 30. The elements may be non-dipole in shape, or alternatively they may be circular, polygonal or ring shaped, preferably they are octagon-ring shaped.
Patent GB-2459028-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle seat having a wing rest having a cover plate.
Inventor: MAIER JURGEN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor vehicle seat 4 having a backrest 28, which may be pivoted from an essentially upright usage position into an essentially horizontal nonusage position and which has at least one wing rest 36, which comprises a support part 40 and a cushion part 42 fastened on the support part. The support part is linked on a middle back-rest part 34 in such a way that the wing rest may be pivoted, in the nonusage position of the backrest, from a lower armrest nonusage position around a pivot axis 48 extending in the seat direction 16 into an upper armrest usage position to implement an armrest. In the armrest usage position, the cushion part (is situated above the middle backrest part 34 while implementing an intermediate space 72 between the cushion part and the middle backrest part. The support part has a cover plate 46, which covers the intermediate space 72 in one transverse direction 12. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a seating configuration 2 having such a motor vehicle seat.
Patent GB-2470189-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical generator with tissue boiling detection having time delay
Inventor: AMOAH FRANCIS
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2009-05-11
Abstract: An electrosurgical generator 1 for coagulating tissue comprises a source of radio frequency RF energy, and at least a pair of output terminals 2 for connection to a bipolar electrosurgical instrument 3 adapted to contact tissue, preferably comprising forceps device (see fig 2). The generator 1 has boiling detection means for determining when the RF energy starts to cause the boiling of electrolytes within the tissue. A delay timer triggers an indication only after a period of time has elapsed since the boiling was detected. The indication may trigger the RF energy deliver to be halted. The indication may instead or additionally be provided to the surgeon in the form of a visual or audible signal. A second delay may provide a second subsequent indication signal. The boiling point may be determined according to an equation as described in claims 7 to 9.
Patent GB-2464787-A (GB)
Title: Ladder anchor
Inventor: HEISTER ANNE MARIE
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2009-07-18
Abstract: A ladder anchor 10a is suitable for integration in a wall structure (18, fig 3) and comprises a connection portion 12 and an anchor portion 14. In use, the connection portion 12 extends outwards from the external face of the wall structure for attachment to a ladder and the anchor portion 14 extends perpendicularly from the connection portion 12 behind the wall structure. The connection portion may include a hook, loop or hole (16, fig 1). In a second aspect, a method of constructing a wall includes laying a course of bricks, embedding the ladder anchor in a layer of mortar and then laying a further course of bricks on top of the layer of mortar.
Patent GB-2472426-A (GB)
Title: Load handling equipment with slidably mounted third pair of wheels
Inventor: TURNER ANDREW
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: Load handling equipment, such as a patient transfer hoist or wheelchair, comprises a base 12,14 upon which three pairs of wheels are mounted; a first pair of wheel 2 at one end of the base, a second pair of wheel 4 at the other end, and an intermediate pair of wheel 6 which can slide between the first and second pairs from a position towards the front of the base [as shown in Figure 1] to a position towards the rear of the base [as shown in Figure 2]; wherein the base 12, 14 pivots about the third pair of wheels 6 such that the base is supported either by the first wheels 2 and the third wheels 6 when the third wheels are in a forward position, or supported by the third wheels 6 and the second wheels 4 when the third wheels are in a rearward position. Preferably, or in an alternative embodiment, the lateral separation between the second pair of wheels at the front of the base can be increased or decreased by movement of the third wheels in the fore and aft directions [as shown in Figures 3 and 4]. Preferably, arms 12,14 which form part of the base structure carry slide members that are fixed to and allow an axle carrying the third pair of wheels to slide along the base [22, Figures 6A-C].
Patent GB-2472462-A (GB)
Title: Ingot feeding apparatus for a diecasting machine
Inventor: RICHARDSON PHILLIP
IPC: B22D2/00
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: An ingot feeding apparatus 10 for a diecasting machine comprises a carriage 13 for feeding an ingot 16 into a bath (11, Fig. 2) of molten metal for use in the diecasting process, sensors for detecting the level of molten liquid in the bath and a processing unit (26, Fig. 2) for operating the carriage in response to signals from the level detecting sensors. The level detecting sensors comprises a surface sensor (22, Fig. 2) that measures the temperature in the bath above the surface of the molten liquid therein. Preferably, the processing unit additionally operates the carriage in response to temperature measured by a sub-surface sensor (23, Fig. 2) in the body of molten liquid in the bath. The carriage may also comprise a carriage mounted sensor 24 for measuring temperature in the bath and which can also provide an indication of the proximity of the carriage to the surface of molten liquid in the bath.
Patent GB-399553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of blasting explosives
IPC: C06B31/30
Filed: 1932-04-07
Abstract: 399,553. Explosives. CLAPHAM, H. W., 76, Argyle Road, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, and IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd., Millbank, London. April 7, 1932, No. 10046. [Class 9 (ii).] Peat of a bulk density not exceeding 0À22 grms. per c.c. when measured under a pressure of 25 lbs. per sq. in. is used as solid carbonaceous ingredient in blasting explosives. The peat may be slightly charred before use. For example, the explosive may contain a fully nitrated mixture of 4 parts of glycerine and 1 part of ethylene glycol 14 per cent, ammonium nitrate 44À5 per cent, sodium nitrate 13 per cent, sodium chloride 11 per cent, peat containing 5 per cent moisture 17 per cent, resin 0À25 per cent, and diammonium phosphate 0À25 per cent.
Patent GB-501313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in air pumps
IPC: F04B33/00
Filed: 1938-04-01
Abstract: 501,313. Air-pumps; valves. MEHLSEN, J. K., and NIELSEN, A. C. April 1, 1938, No. 10077. Convention date, Aug. 21, 1937. [Class 8 (i)] [Also in Group XXIX] A pump piston comprises a cup-shaped leather 11 supported on a disc 12 mounted on the piston rod 4. Holes 13 are provided in the leather to allow air to pass during the suction stroke. A star-shaped disc 8 is held in position by the nut 7. A resilient ring 15 may be used to press the cup leather against the sides of the cylinder and projections 14 may be provided on the disc 12 to seal the holes 13.
Patent GB-526998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the control of the delivery of fuel injection pumps in internal combustion engines of the injection type
IPC: F02D1/00
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 526,998. Regulating. JUNKERS FLUGZEUG-UND-MOTORENWERKE AKT.-GES. March 31, 1939, No. 10090. Convention date, April 9, 1938. Addition to 490,989. [Class 7 (vi)] [Also in Groups XXVI and XXIX] A modification of the regulating-mechanism described in the parent Specification has the fulcrum 11 of the lever adjusted by a centrifugal governor 119. An adjustable coupling similar to 18a may be placed between the governor 119 and the fulcrum 11. The governor 119 may actuate the rod 12 through a lever or a fluid servomotor. The centrifugal governor may be replaced by any other governor responsive to a physical magnitude influencing the fuel consumption of the engine.
Patent GB-200566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in adjustable shores
IPC: E04G25/08
Filed: 1922-04-10
Abstract: 200,566. Meyer, G. W., and Roos, C. A. April 10, 1922. Mine props.-A telescopic prop is formed of two separate members one of which comprises two parallel bars a<1>, a<2> joined by perforated cross straps a<3>, the other member, preferably tubular in form, passing through the perforations of the straps. A pivoted locking member C, actuated by a spring s<1> to engage the sliding member at opposite points, is also carried between the bars, and locks the prop in any adjusted position.
Patent GB-271224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to lawn mowers and sweeping or collecting machines
IPC: A01D34/42
Filed: 1926-04-19
Abstract: 271,224. Pugh, Ltd., C. H., and Starkey, E. W. April 19, 1926. Lawn-mowers; lawns &c., removing leaves and rubbish from.-In lawn-mowers and sweeping or collecting machines comprising a passage or conduit leading to a bag or receptacle and rotary paddles or blades for causing the grass &c. to be conveyed through the conduit, movable means are provided for preventing the grass &c. from being carried round with the paddles &c. and for directing it into the conduit. The conduit 3 communicates with an open-fronted box 1 arranged to receive the material thrown up by the cutters or brush. Through the box extends a shaft 8 carrying curved blades 7 which feed the material to the bottom of the conduit, a rising and falling plate 11 being provided to remove the material from the blades 7 and direct it into the conduit 3. The front plate 5 of the conduit 3 is removable and the upper end of the conduit is curled over so as to discharge the grass &c. into a bag hooked on to it and resting on a platform. The shaft 8 is driven from the travelling wheels of the machine and carries a cam 14 for actuating the plate 11. This plate 11 is curved as shown and is carried by arms 12 provided with trunnions 13, on one of which is an arm carrying a roller 15 held in contact with the cam 14 by a spring. The outer edge of the plate 11 may be serrated. It bears against, or lies close to, the curved face of each blade 7 as it moves upwards. If the plate 11 fails to descend at the proper time, the cam 14 engages a roller on another arm on the trunnion 13 and forces it down. The box 1 and conduit 3 may be carried by angle-iron members 20, 21 adapted to be adjustably connected to the machine.
Patent GB-769944-A (GB)
Title: An improved electro-acoustical apparatus magnetic tape spool arrangement
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: 769,944. Magnetic recording apparatus. PROTONA PRODUKTIONSGES, FUER ELECTRO-AKUSTISCHE GERAETE GES. April 7, 1955 [April 8, 1954], No. 10194/55. Class 40 (2). In an electro-acoustical apparatus magnetic tape spool arrangement in which the tape 9 is wound from one spool to another and the two rolls of tape are located adjacent one another without any appreciable space between them along the line connecting their centres, each spool 1, 2 has one full-diameter flange 5 and one reduced-diameter flange 4 and the spools are assembled on the apparatus, not shown, so as to mutually interfit with one spool inverted by 180 degrees relative to the other so that the two fulldiameter flanges co-operate with one another in guiding the tape. The spools are drivably located by means of their heads 3 on parallel axles 6, 7 by which they are driven in the same direction as each other. Between the spools the tape engages a magnetic recording or reproducing head 10.
Patent GB-432953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to traffic control signals
IPC: G08G1/082
Filed: 1934-02-05
Abstract: 432,953. Road signals for controlling traffic. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., Strowger Works, Liverpool, and RENSHAW, A. P. B., Brookwood, Dickerage Road, Kingston Hill, Surrey. Feb. 5, 1934, No. 10240/35. Divided out of 432,900. Drawings to Specification. [Class 118 (ii)] The cycle time of a vehicle-actuated traffic control system is automatically adjusted at each cycle in accordance with the traffic flow in the preceding cycle. The traffic signals are controlled by a master timer whilst the road pads control the cycle time of a control unit. If the master timer completes any cycle before the control unit, the time of the master timer for the next cycle is increased by about 4 per cent and if the control unit finishes its cycle first it is held up until the master timer completes its cycle and then restarted, the master timer having its cycle time reduced by 4 per cent. The description is identical with that in Specification 432,900. Specifications 346,294 and 403,732 also are referred to.
Patent GB-610257-A (GB)
Title: A machine for shearing sheet metal articles
IPC: B23D23/00
Filed: 1946-04-03
Abstract: 610,257. Shearing; making hollow-ware. BRITISH FEDERAL WELDER & MACHINE CO., Ltd., and TRIBE, T. F. April 3, 1946 No. 10248. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] In a machine for trimming the edges of large stampings for baths, vehicle bodies, refrigerator cabinets, &c., a hydraulically &c. actuated guillotine blade is shaped to the contour of the stamping. A fixed blade 21 co-operates with a blade 29 actuated by hydraulic &c. cylinders and shaped to the contour of the stamping to trim the edge of the work-piece located in an opening in a support 12. The waste falls into a box 44. The clamp 23 is depressed by a hydraulic cylinder 25 and a lifted by springs from the movable blade. The cylinders are housed between the vertical supports of the machine.
Patent GB-1180833-A (GB)
Title: A Method for Producing a Moulded Article, in Particular a Shoe Sole.
IPC: A43B13/04
Filed: 1967-03-06
Abstract: 1,180,833. Moulding shoe soles. DR. ING. FUNCK K.G. 6 March, 1967 [4 March, 1966], No. 10429/67. Heading B5A. A moulded article, e.g. a shoe sole, having a dense, rigid outer skin 9 and a porous interior of greater density at its extremities 11 than at its median portion 10 is made by a process comprising injecting thermoplastic or elastomeric material containing a foaming agent via a sprue 8 into a mould cavity 12 and forming the skin 9 to a predetermined thickness by either heating or cooling the mould parts 1, 2 depending on the material injected, and then separating the parts by a distance " a " whereon foaming ensues. Owing to the tension of the skin 9, the moulded article has convexity and a non- uniform density of the core. In order to obtain a shoe sole having plane parallel upper and lower sides, the upper and lower halves (1<SP>1</SP>), (2<SP>1</SP>) of the mould are made convex inwardly into the mould cavity, the convexities counteracting the tendency of the median portion of the sole to bulge. In a further modification one wall may be plane and the other convex.