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Patent GB-2516834-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: RUDDOCK ANDREW JAMES
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: This invention relates to a dispensing device 1 for holding a chemical block 18 for mounting in a toilet bowl or urinal. The dispensing device comprises a main body 2 for retaining the chemical block. A hanger 4 extends from the main body, and has an elongate stem 6 with securing means in the form of a hook 8 for securing the dispensing device to a rim of the toilet bowl. The stem extends between the securing means and the main body, and may be adjustable in length. The device main body has a suction cup 32 for attaching the dispensing device to an internal surface of the toilet bowl. A later embodiment relates to a method of installing the dispensing device.
Patent GB-2502747-A (GB)
Title: Coating material for achieving sound-dampening and method for the same
Inventor: BILOTTO JOHN
IPC: B05D1/36
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A sound-dampening material, including a base coat and a top coat, and a method for sound-dampening a surface by applying such material, are described. The base coat includes about 20-50 percent rubber emulsion, about 10-20 percent carbonate filler, about 3-10 percent fire retardant, about 3-10 percent opacity filler, and about 10-64 percent of other components for affecting characteristics of the base coat. Likewise, the top coat includes about 40-80 percent of a rubber emulsion, about 10-20 percent of a carbonate filler, about 3-10 percent of a fire retardant, about 3-10 percent of an opacity filler, and about 0-44 percent of other components for affecting characteristics of the top coat. The application process includes applying a base coat to a thickness in the range of from about 25-30 mil, allowing the base coat to dry, then applying a top coat over the base coat to a thickness in the range of from about 7-10 mil.
Patent GB-2519298-A (GB)
Title: Accessory support for a water tap
Inventor: MOORE JAMES
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2013-10-15
Abstract: An accessory support 1 for a water tap 3 comprising an arm 7 having a shelf 5 for supporting an accessory, attachment means 11 for attaching the arm to a water tap, and a pivot 9 for rotating the shelf relative to the arm or a pivot 13 for rotating the arm relative to the attachment means. Alternatively both pivots are present. The pivots may act as connecting devices. The shelf may comprise a glass support surface and be substantially horizontal and flat and remain so when an orientation of the shelf is changed. The attachment means may comprise a clamp such as a tube clamp and used to attach the arm to a vertical tube of the tap such as the spout. The support may be configured to support the accessory above the tap and attachment means as well as protruding beyond the spout of the tap. The shelf may comprise at least one rib or protrusion 6. The support may be used for a water tap for filling a freestanding bath.
Patent GB-2507195-A (GB)
Title: A clothes dryer having expansion valves that are variable according to the driving mode
Inventor: LEE HYUKSOO
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a clothes dryer provided with an expansion apparatus (160 fig. 2) that can be varied according to an operation mode change, and more particularly, to a condensation type heat pump clothes dryer and a method of operation for the same. The expansion apparatus can be varied according to the on/off of a solenoid valve 163 using the user's operation mode input during the selection of a first operation mode for turning on the heater (180 fig.3) or a second operation mode for turning off the heater and for selectively closing the flow pathway of one of the expansion valves 161 or 162 in the clothes dryer, thereby controlling a required flow rate of refrigerant. The drier can have at least 2 operational modes, a fast mode and an eco mode. When the eco mode is selected the controller transfers an OFF command to the heater and closes the solenoid valve to close the flow path to one of the expansion valves.
Patent GB-2506561-A (GB)
Title: Device for heating hair curlers
Inventor: CHEUNG MAGGIE
IPC: A45D2/36
Filed: 2012-02-14
Abstract: A hair curler heating system, is disclosed comprising a hair curler having a ferromagnetic core, a plastic outer shell, an insulator therebetween, and a housing for receiving said curler and for heating it therein. The housing includes an induction coil, a control circuit operatively connected to the coil, a resonant capacitor operatively connected to the circuit, a heat sink connected to the capacitor, and a colored heating indication panel attached to the housing and operatively connected to the circuit.
Patent GB-2526243-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric materials
Inventor: CHAPLIN ADAM
IPC: C08J9/232
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: A process for manufacturing an object by sintering comprises: (i) selecting a powder comprising a polymeric material having a repeat unit of formula -O-Ph-O-Ph-CO-Ph-, and a repeat unit of formula -O-Ph-Ph-O-Ph-CO-Ph- wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety; and (ii) selectively sintering the powder to produce the object. The polymer used can be advantageously recycled and blended with virgin material to produce a blend which has very similar mechanical properties and crystallinity compared to the virgin material. In preferable embodiments the Ph- moiety is linked via para positions on the ring. Preferably the sintering is laser sintering.
Patent GB-2526369-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: JORDAN PETER
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: An electrical connector 101 for terminating an electrical cable and for engaging with a mating electrical connector 103, the connector comprising: a body having an engagement portion including a sleeve 123 for engaging with the mating electrical connector; at least one keyway 113 configured to receive a keyed mating connector 107 at a keyway opening; resilient member (301, figure 8) arranged on the sleeve; and a collar 117 configured to be rotatable about the sleeve, and comprising a radially inwardly protruding pin 115 which extends into the sleeve and can be moved between two positions, one of the two positions being within the keyway between the key of the mating connector and the keyway opening such that the pin prevents axial disengagement of the connector. Another embodiment discloses an electrical connector comprising: a projecting connection port which has a protecting collar with a key feature which interacts with a keyway on a mating electrical connector, and a pin, as part of the mating electrical connector, which can be rotated to a locking position.
Patent GB-2517041-A (GB)
Title: Fire and smoke curtain
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: A fire or smoke barrier comprising a roller, arranged in a head-box 6, a curtain 2 for rolling onto and deploying from the roller, a bottom bar 10 and a friction brake. When the curtain has not been deployed it is wound around a roller 4, with the bottom bar acting as a door which closes the head-box. A section of the roller extends out of the head-box and a fusible link is provided between it and the head-box itself, preventing the roller from rotating and so stopping deployment of the curtain. In the event of a fire the fusible link breaks, allowing the weight of the bottom bar to deploy the curtain. The friction brake is arranged to slow the deployment, and can comprise a strap (34) that acts in tension on the roller. A spring (40) can also be included, to adjust the tension in the strap. Other braking means include a friction pad (134), provided on a bar, which can be urged against the roller by the use of a spring (140). The arrangement also includes side edges 12 to contain side edges 14 of the curtain, extending from the head-box to the floor 18.
Patent GB-2518294-A (GB)
Title: Improved anchoring means
Inventor: SMITH GARY ANTONY
IPC: E04H17/22
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: A fence post anchor 201 for securing a portion of a fence having an anchor member 203, with a first end 203a attachable to a portion of a fence, and a second end 203b having a portion made of a material of higher density than the first end, so that it is heavier than the first end, allowing a relatively short but stable anchor. The first end may include at least one bore 205,206 that may engage one of more fence sections. The higher density material may be a removable circular insert. The anchor member may taper from a wide second end to a narrow first end. The second end may have a bore 220 for receiving bracing rod 222. The anchor may also have an abutment portion formed by a recess (430 fig. 8) for supporting a further portion of the fence. The first end 203a may be formed of low density PVC while the second end may comprise high density PVC or metal.
Patent GB-2524339-A (GB)
Title: A method of mounting pressure ports in the skin of an aircraft
Inventor: BACOU MICHEL
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2014-08-08
Abstract: A method of mounting at least one pressure port in the skin 1 of an aircraft, is described. The port being made by means of a hollow tube 2 implanted in said skin 1. The method includes a step of leveling each of said tubes 2 and a step of painting the skin 1. In order to achieve satisfactory leveling conditions for tubes 2 on each occasion, the leveling step is made to be independent of the layer of paint deposited on the skin 1. . The levelling step may also be performed using a leveling device with a milling device 7, micrometer adjustment and the milling device 7 can be mounted to a power tool, which is provided with a rotary platform, such as a screwdriver (Figure 5, 10).
Patent GB-2524601-A (GB)
Title: An independent smart headset networked via 3G or 4G technology
Inventor: CHEN GE
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: This application relates to a smart headset which integrates headphones 8-12 and a host device 1-7. The host device has most of the features of a smartphone, including 3G or 4G communication means, wi-fi and an LED screen 3. The headphones include left and right earshells 11, 12, a microphone 13 and a touchpad 8 for controlling the headset. The host is provided with two magnetic contacts which mate with magnetic contacts on an earshell, so that the host can be coupled to the earshell, or detached from the earshell. The host and headset are electrically interfaced through metal wafers on the back of the host which mate with metal contacts on the earshell to which the host can be connected. However audio signals from the host to the headset are transmitted using the personal area network protocol Bluetooth (RTM). The smart headset allows music to be downloaded using the 3G or 4G communications means. The headset may also be used for online messaging and social media communications using appropriate apps.
Patent GB-2531340-A (GB)
Title: Engine control
Inventor: TURNER JAMES
IPC: F02M31/04
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: An air intake system 1 for a pressure charged internal combustion engine 7. The air intake system 1 includes a heat exchanger 4, (104a, 104b, figure 2, 204 figure 3) downstream a pressure charger 3 and is configured to increase the temperature of intake air prior to its introduction into a combustion chamber at part load or in response to a reduction in power demand in order to reduce the extent to which intake air is throttled by valves 50, 51 supplying pressure charged intake air into an air plenum 6 feeding the engine 7. A throttle means downstream of the heat exchanger is operable to adjust the quantity and/or density of intake air introduced into an engine, and is configured to control the throttle means at least partially based on the temperature of the intake air. Bypass means is configured to cause at least a portion of pressure charged intake air to bypass the heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the pressure charged intake air. Control of intake air temperature in conjunction with throttle control can improve engine efficiency.
Patent GB-2531574-A (GB)
Title: A device for releasably retaining a strap
Inventor: JAMES KITCHEN
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: A device 1 used to releasably retain a strap comprising: a head portion 2 for retaining the strap; and a base portion 3; wherein the head portion includes a cut out 4 extending inwards from a peripheral edge 5 of the head portion. The cut out can reduce in width as it extends inwards from the peripheral edge, with a first and second sides (7, figure 3) which can be non-parallel to one another and be at an angle of 0 to 200 degrees to each other (α, figure 3). The cut out may include a base section (8, figure 3) which extends between the two side at their inner ends. The device can be used with musical instruments to help support the instrument during performance, for example a guitar strap button used with a guitar strap. The cut out section can form a pair of lugs.
Patent GB-2518328-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling elevator system access
Inventor: DEPAOLA PETER
IPC: B66B1/46
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: An exemplary elevator system includes at least one elevator car. An access controller is configured to provide an access credential to a portable wireless communication device responsive to a request from that device indicating a desire for at least access to the elevator system. The access credential at least temporarily indicates that the desired access should be granted. A credential receiver is configured to obtain the provided access credential from the portable wireless communication device. An entry device allows the desired access responsive to the credential receiver obtaining the access credential.
Patent GB-2519035-A (GB)
Title: Method for displaying a flight plan
Inventor: KOLBE DASHIELL MATTHEWS
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: A method for displaying a flight plan having at least one waypoint on a flight display of a flight deck of an aircraft having known flight constraints, including receiving a user input for a user-inputted waypoint and generating an alternative waypoint when the user-inputted waypoint is not suitable and displaying same.
Patent GB-2535989-A (GB)
Title: Dental product, use of a dental product and methods of use of a dental product
Inventor: Michael Joseph Heffernan
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A dental product 1 comprising a foodstuff, the foodstuff comprising green tea extract and amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP). The food stuff may comprise green tea extract between 2-10% by weight and ACP between 1-10% by weight. The green tea extract preferably comprises epigallocatechin gallate. The foodstuff may further comprise xylitol, the food stuff preferably comprising 50-95% xylitol by weight. The food stuff may further comprise a flavouring agent, such as mint or fruit flavouring. The flavouring may be peppermint and/or menthol flavouring. The flavouring may form 0.1-2% by weight of the foodstuff. The food stuff may further comprise magnesium stearate and/or calcium stearate, such agents may be present around 0.5% by weight. The foodstuff may take the form of a lozenge, pastille, sweet, gum or drink. The dental product may be used for the treatment or prevention of dental caries via oral administration. Embodiment relates to a lozenge comprising green tea extract, amorphous calcium phosphate, xylitol, natural peppermint oil, calcium stearate and menthol.
Patent GB-2536672-A (GB)
Title: Rectractable handle arrangement
Inventor: OLLY BROWN
IPC: E05B85/14
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A retractable handle arrangement comprising a handle (6, fig. 2) movable between stowed (fig. 4a) and deployed (fig.4b) states, having first and second deployment mechanisms operable independently to move the handle from the stowed to the deployed state. Preferably the arrangement has a further operative state in which the door is unlatched. The handle may be a pop-out vehicle door handle that lies flush with the skin 4 of the door. The first mechanism 12 may be an electric motor 14 operating a rack and pinion or worm gear on spindle 16. The second mechanism may be a manually actuated two state push-push latch 36. The second mechanism may act as a backup or failsafe to be used in the event of failure of the electric motor, to override the motor. Also claimed is a door handle arrangement with an electrical drive mechanism and a separate emergency mechanism. Also claimed is a vehicle having the handle arrangement and a vehicle door 4 having an aperture with the handle 6 receive in it.
Patent GB-2537113-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for monitoring partial discharge
Inventor: STEVE JOURES
IPC: G01R31/14
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: A partial discharge (PD) monitoring apparatus for a high voltage electrical system comprises a plurality of partial discharge sensors connected to a multiplexer or crosspoint switch. The multiplexer provides selected channels or subsets of data to be stored to a digitiser or ADC for subsequent analysis by a computer. A control board is instructed by the computer to control the operation of the multiplexer adaptively to select desired channels or data for storage based on e.g. the computed PD data, PD pulse parameters or trends therein. The subset of channels may also be selected according to a predetermined test sequence. The computer may communicate with a partial discharge monitoring server (PDMS). Detected PD events may be scored or ranked and associated with assets e.g. machines connected to the network. Pulses may be injected into the system and the response monitored for partial discharge events.
Patent GB-2525764-A (GB)
Title: Book and tablet stand
Inventor: WELCH ALAN RUPERT
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: A book and tablet stand comprising support means with a first surface 6 on which the underside of a book can be rested and a second surface 8 on which the spine of a book can be rested and an arm member 10 moveable between a first position in which it is positioned to rest against open pages of a book and a second position where it rests against the first surface 6 wherein the arm has a recess 12 formed by a raised lip which creates a groove which can receive the edge of a tablet computer such that it can rest against the second surface 8 when the arm 10 rests against the first surface 6. The arm 10 may be pivotally attached using an axle 24 and may have means to resist pivoting in the form of an elastomeric silicone sleeve 28 which provides friction.
Patent GB-2523691-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine fuel circuit
Inventor: VERTENOEUIL PHILIPPE
IPC: F16K3/24
Filed: 2013-12-09
Abstract: Turbomachine fuel circuit, this circuit comprising: - a fuel return valve (FRV) connected to the main fuel circuit (102) and to a tank (110), the valve (FRV) being able to adopt a first and a second open position, which are different from one another, and a closed position, - two primary hydraulic lines (120, 130) connecting the valve (FRV) to the main circuit (102) and comprising first and second filters (125, 135) respectively, through which filters the fuel passes when the valve (FRV) is in its first open position, - two secondary hydraulic lines (140, 150) which connect the valve (FRV) to the main circuit (102) and which are positioned with respect to the first filters (125, 135) in such a way that the circulation of fuel through these secondary lines (140, 150) respectively contributes to the cleaning of the first and second filters (125, 135), the fuel circulating in the secondary lines (140, 150) when the valve (FRV) is in its second open position.
Patent GB-2525831-A (GB)
Title: Prefetching for parent core in multi-core chip
Inventor: PRASKY BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2014-02-13
Abstract: On a chip having at least one scout core, at least one parent core, and a shared cache that is common between the at least one scout core and the at least one parent core, a prefetch code is executed by the scout core for monitoring the parent core. The prefetch code executes independently from the parent core. The scout core determines that at least one specified data pattern has occurred in the parent core based on monitoring the parent core. A prefetch request is sent from the scout core to the shared cache. The prefetch request is sent based on the at least one specified pattern being detected by the scout core. A data set indicated by the prefetch request is sent to the parent core by the shared cache.
Patent GB-2542799-A (GB)
Title: Patch antenna
Inventor: ADAM WILKINS
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: A dual polarised edge coupled patch antenna element comprising a patch radiator 1 with a parallel ground plane. A first feed track 2 is connected at a first feed position on a first edge of the patch radiator and a second feed track 3 is connected at a second feed position on a second edge of the patch radiator, the second edge being at a right angle to the first edge. The feed positions are at nulls in the distribution of radio frequency voltages and may be offset from the centre of the edges and the corner between the edges. There may be a slot on each side of a feed position. The radiator 1 may be square with edge lengths related to the operating frequency of the patch. A square shaped director element with shorter sides than the radiator 1 may be placed parallel to the radiator 1. The director element may be a conductive layer on a non-conductive film.
Patent GB-2533999-A (GB)
Title: Power plant
Inventor: Yamato Mikami
IPC: F01K13/02
Filed: 2015-10-22
Abstract: A power plant includes a steam generator 1, a turbine 2, 3, a condenser 4 which cools the steam discharged from the turbine to form condensate water by using seawater, a condensate water pipe 35 which supplies the condensate from the condenser to the steam generator, at least one seawater leak detection device 5, an attemperator spray 16 which connects to the condensate water pipe to be supplied with the condensate water from a connecting point where the attemperator spray connects to the condensate water pipe, and sprays the condensate water to the steam inside the condenser, and a pipe 13 which diverges from the condensate water pipe and supplies the condensate water to the steam generator. If the seawater leak detection device detects a leak in the condenser, the power plant stops pouring the condensate water from the connecting point to the steam generator and stops pouring the condensate water to the pipe diverging from the condensate water pipe. In other arrangements a water tank (25, Fig 2) is used to supply attemperator in case of a seawater leak or a main steam separation valve (1A, Fig 3) is closed.
Patent GB-2545237-A (GB)
Title: Planetray gear system
Inventor: MARKUS ROMPEL
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: The planetary gear system includes a sun gear 502 forming a first part, a ring gear 70 co-axial with the sun gear forming a second part, at least one planetary gear 94 which meshes with both the sun gear and the ring gear forming a third part and a planetary gear carrier 84 which rotationally supports the at least one planetary gear forming a fourth part. A torque clutch 600 is supported by and connects directly between two of the parts. The torque clutch prevents relative rotation of the two parts below a predetermined torque value and allows relative rotation of the two parts above the predetermined value. The system also includes a torque threshold adjustment mechanism 302, 310, 322, 321, 352 by which the predetermined value of the torque at which the torque clutch slips can be adjusted. The system may be used in a hammer drill, other power tool or machinery. The value of torque at which the clutch slips may be dependent on the amount that ball bearings 321 extend into apertures (326, Figure 13).