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Patent GB-2491630-A (GB)
Title: Brake caliper protector
Inventor: HUNTER JIMMY
IPC: F16D65/00
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: A cover 1 is placed over a removed brake caliper preventing damage to itself and other parts of the vehicle. The cover 1 has one or more easily removable fastenings 2 and 4 which may be elasticated, of Velcro RTM type material or use other means. Internally, there may be a restrictor plate 5 which sits between the brake pads to prevent them joining accidentally. The cover is preferably padded, hard wearing, ergonomic, lightweight and washable.
Patent GB-2482956-A (GB)
Title: Float device for drawing liquid from a tank
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B01D35/05
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A float device for use in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or other reservoir, comprises a float 15 arranged for rising and falling with the level of liquid in a reservoir and a liquid pick-up duct, which comprises a flexible tube 14 having its free end coupled to the float 15. The float 15 is arranged for vertical movement within an enclosure which encloses the float 15 and the flexible tube 14. The float carries filter means arranged to filter liquid being drawn up the tube. Preferably the enclosure 10 is tubular with an open lower end and apertures 11 for filtration. A flanged top end cap 12 may be provided on the enclosure. The float 15 may protrude from the lower end of the enclosure 10 so as to maximise liquid uptake when the liquid level in low. Advantageously the float device is used in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or reservoir to alleviate the risk of drawing up sediment or water.
Patent GB-2493969-A (GB)
Title: A slag granulator
Inventor: MCDONALD IAN
IPC: C21B3/08
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A slag stream dispersal device comprises a rotary slag distributor 2 with a plurality of flexible extensions 12 distributed about the rotary distributor 2 and configured to extend radially therefrom when the distributor 2 is rotated. The extensions 12 can be chains, a chain-mail skirt or wire rope.
Patent GB-2482820-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining mobility state in wireless communication system
Inventor: LEE SUNG MIN
IPC: H04W36/32
Filed: 2010-07-26
Abstract: An apparatus and method of determining a mobility state is provided. A user equipment determines a size of a cell to be reselected by performing cell reselection, and determines the mobility state on the basis of the number of cell reselections and a size of the cell. Unnecessary cell reselection can be avoided even if the user equipment enters an area where a micro cell and a macro cell coexist.
Patent GB-2497329-A (GB)
Title: Wheel spoke assembly
Inventor: THULBON JONATHAN
IPC: B60B1/00
Filed: 2011-12-07
Abstract: A wheel for a bicycle with a number of spoke assemblies attaching the wheel rim to the wheel hub. The spoke assemblies have two attachments to the wheel rim and a single attachment to the wheel hub. Each spoke assembly consists of an outer spoke loop and an inner adjustable spoke. The outer spoke loops can be made using an Aramid fibre or Carbon fibre reinforced plastic to save weight. The inner adjustable spokes have a threaded section to enable the truing and tensioning of the wheel. Greater support at the rim is maintained while keeping the attachment to the hub simple due to the 2:1 rim to hub attachment ratio. This also focuses the weight towards the centre of the wheel, keeping the inertia to a minimum and increasing the performance of the whole wheel.
Patent GB-2497342-A (GB)
Title: Vibration isolation for superconducting magnets
Inventor: BELTON NEIL JOHN
IPC: F16F15/04
Filed: 2011-12-08
Abstract: A mounting point 16 for locating under a superconducting magnet structure 10, between the superconducting magnet structure 10 and a supporting surface 28 of a mobile carrier is provided. The mounting point 16 is controllable between two different states. In a first state, the mount provides rigid attachment and precise location of the superconducting magnet structure 10 onto the supporting surface 28 of the mobile carrier. In a second state, the mount provides vibration isolation between the superconducting magnet 10 and the mobile carrier 28.
Patent GB-2485715-A (GB)
Title: Image sensor pixel
Inventor: DO THANH-TRUNG
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: The pixel includes a cascaded light guide comprising a lower light guide 116 and an upper light guide 130. The upper light guide incorporates a filter 114 and is surrounded by air which has a low refractive index and improves internal reflection within the upper light guide portion. The upper light guide and the filter are formed by depositing conformal filter and light guide layers over an interlayer dielectric having a recess. The deposited conformal layers are then planarized and the dielectric layer removed to provide the upper light guide portion having an air interface. The light collection properties of the light guide eliminate the need for a microlens. The upper light guide 130 may be offset laterally with respect to the lower light guide 116 so that the centreline C2 of the second light guide 130 is offset from the centreline C1 of the first light guide 116. The offset is greater for pixels located at the periphery of the array. Effectively the upper and lower light guides 116 together constitute a light guide that takes different vertical cross-section shapes at different pixels. The shape is optimized to the incident light ray angle at each pixel. Additionally, an anti-reflection stack is interposed between the substrate and the light guide to reduce backward reflection from the image sensor. Two pixels of having different color filters may have a difference in the thickness of an anti-reflection film within the anti-reflection stack
Patent GB-2488651-A (GB)
Title: Analyzing objects from a graphical interface for standards verification
Inventor: DOUGHTY CHRISTOPHER LEN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2010-12-14
Abstract: A method of analyzing graphical user interface (GUI) objects. The method can include dynamically scanning attributes assigned to various GUI objects assigned to a view of a GUI in order to identify attributes associated with each of the GUI objects. For each of the GUI objects, a list of attributes can be generated. A determination can be made as to whether at least one of the GUI objects has a list of attributes that does not correspond to lists of attributes for other GUI objects. When at least one GUI object has a list of attributes that does not correspond to lists of attributes for other GUI objects, an identifier can be output. The identifier can indicate that the GUI object has the list of attributes that does not correspond to the lists of attributes for the other GUI objects.
Patent GB-2500630-A (GB)
Title: A lock for an access cover
Inventor: PENDLETON ALAN JACK
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2012-03-27
Abstract: A lock (10) for an access cover (12) comprises a bolt (13) and housing (14), the bolt can move in a first direction in the housing, and in a second direction between an advanced position in which it protrudes from the housing via a bolt aperture and a further, relatively retracted position. The housing includes a restraint (28, 42, figure 8) with which the bolt is engageable so as to limit movement of the bolt in the second direction; and the lock includes a biasser (27, figure 2) that biases the bolt into the restraint. The housing includes a key aperture (44, figure 5) for receiving a key (29, figure 3) that is engageable with the bolt such that movement of the key is capable of moving the bolt in the first direction against the action of the biasing means and out of engagement with the restraint; and in the second direction between the advanced and further positions.
Patent GB-2490782-A (GB)
Title: Delivery system comprising a cyclodextrin inclusion complex
Inventor: BADYAL JAS PAL SINGH
IPC: A61K8/73
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: A delivery system for an active substance, comprises a substrate 2 on which the substance is loaded for subsequent release, wherein: (i) the substrate has been at least partially coated with a polymer 3 using plasma deposition (preferably pulsed plasma deposition); (ii) the active substance is present as a guest molecule within a cyclodextrin inclusion complex 1; and (iii) the inclusion complex is bound to the polymer through a chemical linkage to formed between a hydroxyl group on the cyclodextrin and a functionalgroup on the polymer. The system may be used to control the release of an active substance such as a perfume from a substrate such as a textile. Also provided are methods for preparing (a) the delivery system and (b) a functionalised substrate for use as part of the system, in which the polymer is suitably reacted with a cyclodextrin using an SN2 nucleophilic substitution reaction, in particular a Williamson ether synthesis reaction.
Patent GB-2492014-A (GB)
Title: Dazzling laser rifle
Inventor: BITAR PETER VICTOR
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2011-03-16
Abstract: The threat of piracy is growing rapidly, and the potential for escalation of this into full-blown global terrorism is only beginning to be understood. Piracy is causing a major disruption in trade and maritime transit, and is a direct threat to life and property in several parts of the world. It is generally understood that conventional firearms are not recommended for ships to defend themselves, and though this may change over time, they carry their own risks. Additionally, trained, full-time staff to carry those arms for the purpose of repelling boarders, is a long-term expense that also depends on relatively close engagement with pirates, who are becoming increasingly emboldened and experienced in their attacks. The use of non-lethal weapons has been proven effective in counter-piracy, specifically the use of sonic/acoustic devices (the LRAD - Long Range Acoustic Device - was used in November, 2005 by a cruise ship, the Seabourn Spirit to great effect in allowing the ship's escape from attack). However, this type of device is relatively short ranged in terms of maritime applications (350 meters truly effective). The present disclosure concerns long range non-lethal dazzling lasers. One proposed uses of long range non-lethal dazzling lasers is to deter piracy.
Patent GB-2505526-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for containing and dispensing fluids under pressure
Inventor: TSENG TYZZ-CHUAN
IPC: B05B11/04
Filed: 2012-10-03
Abstract: An apparatus for containing and dispensing fluids under pressure has an outer container 10, an inner container 20 and an airless dispensing pump 30. The outer container 10 includes a bottle 11. The inner container 20 is disposed within the bottle 11 and includes a flexible tube 21. The flexible tube 21 is longitudinally extendable and compressible and has a chamber 21 1. The chamber 211 is formed in the flexible tube 21 and is filled with a cosmetic liquid. The airless dispensing pump 30 is mounted on the bottle 11 to seal the chamber 211 of the flexible tube 21. The sealed chamber 211 of the flexible tube 21 prohibits air from entering and prevents leakage of the cosmetic liquid. As such, it may maintain sterility or quality of the product to be dispensed. The chamber 211 can thus be filled with either a low viscosity liquid or a high viscosity liquid.
Patent GB-2493479-A (GB)
Title: One button security lockdown of a process control network
Inventor: SCHLEISS TREVOR DUNCAN
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A process control system may be manually or automatically "locked-down" with a single command for an entire network or portions thereof. A user or application monitors network communication over multiple network devices. Once the network is configured and properly communicates data over the network, the application may lock down the network by deactivating or "locking out" access points on the network, such as device ports, that are open and unused or have invalid connections. Locking down the network may essentially freeze it in a properly configured and functioning state and restrict future re   configuration of the network devices or harmful communication over an open or unused access point. When locked, if a currently connected device is unplugged and a different device is plugged into the access point, the network device may refuse the connection. Frames received at disabled ports are dropped.
Patent GB-2494344-A (GB)
Title: Printing ink
Inventor: BLASKETTE BRIDGETTE
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2011-05-27
Abstract: The present invention provides an ink-jet ink comprising isophoryl acrylate, a photoinitiator, and a colouring agent, in which the total photoinitiator concentration is from 4 to 12% by weight based on the total weight of the ink, and/or the isophoryl acrylate is present in an amount of from 10.0 to 35.0% by weight based on the total weight of the ink, and/or the ink-jet ink additionally comprises a monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer other than isophoryl acrylate that is present in an amount of 1 to 18 % by weight based on the total weight of the ink.
Patent GB-2502410-A (GB)
Title: Providing content previews to mobile client devices of files
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A method for providing content previews to mobile client devices of files preferably stored in a web-based collaboration platform comprising: the mobile client device sending a request to preview a file which was uploaded in a source format and converted into a target format; the mobile device receiving preview information for accessing a manipulating a preview of the uploaded file, the preview information based on file segments which are the byproducts of the conversion process of the uploaded file and having a requested preview format. Preferably the file segments are responsive to swiping actions on a touch screen on the mobile client device.
Patent GB-2514535-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for mixing and delivering bone cement
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A device for mixing bone cement material, the device comprising a mixing body having a chamber, and wherein the mixing body has an open end; a lid arranged to be fitted to the open end; means for mixing bone cement material in the chamber, the means for mixing comprising a rod extending through the lid and into the chamber, wherein the rod has a frangible portion; said lid comprising a cap moveable to a first position covering the frangible portion of the rod, and to a second position revealing the frangible portion. The device also has a plunger at the other end of the mixing body which can be set in position to control the volume of the mixing chamber during mixing.
Patent GB-2518806-A (GB)
Title: Pump assembly
Inventor: NORMAN ALEXANDER DAVID
IPC: F16H57/08
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A peristaltic pump assembly, eg to pump water in a fuel cell system, comprises a compressible conduit 3 along a periphery of a chamber 2 which houses a sun member 4 and a planet member 5. The planet member 5 has a first portion 6 engaged with the sun member 4, and a second portion 7 to engage and constrict a section of the compressible conduit 3, wherein the first portion 6 has a different texture to the second portion 7. The first portion of the planet member 5 may comprise one or two bands 6 of rough texture to engage the sun member 4 and the annulus 11 without slipping. The second, eg central, portion 7 may be smooth to reduce wear of the conduit 3. In a modification, fig.3, the first portion (26) of each of the planet members (25a, 25b) comprises two rings of teeth meshing with gear parts (33, 34) of the sun member (24) while their second portions are smooth. In a further modification, fig.3, each of three cylindrical planet members has a first, gear, portion (46) at one end and a smooth portion (47) at the other end.
Patent GB-2516277-A (GB)
Title: Optical apparatus and methods
Inventor: JONES ROBERT
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: Optical apparatus for measuring characteristics of a measurement object comprising an illumination portion, detection portion and processing portion. The illumination portion produces at least one pair of spatially separated areas of illumination for illuminating a measurement object to produce an associated light field. The light field produced by illumination of the surface of the measurement object comprises a component corresponding to interference between the areas of illumination. illuminates a measurement site on the measurement object and illuminates a reference site on the measurement object. The detection portion receives light from the measurement object, directs the received light onto a detector, outputs signals from the detector dependent on the intensity of the detected light. The processing portion analyses the signals output by the detecting means to measure the characteristics of the measurement object.
Patent GB-2524937-A (GB)
Title: Simple and reliable home location identification method and apparatus
Inventor: GUO YOULIANG
IPC: G01C21/26
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: A method of detecting a home location first determines a location of a vehicle using either a WI-Fl signal or a navigation system. A distance between the vehicle and the home location is determined followed by determining whether the distance between the vehicle and the home location is greater than a transmission range of a wireless device controller. If the distance between the location of the vehicle and the home location is less than the transmission range of the wireless device controller, an indication is provided in the vehicle to a vehicle occupant that the wireless device controller is within its transmission range of the home location.
Patent GB-2511202-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for controlling access to a memory device
Inventor: CAMPBELL MICHAEL
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2014-01-09
Abstract: A controller 1 stores code words on a device 40 such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The code words comprise data symbols and error correction symbols. The decoder 60 uses the error correction symbols to correct errors in the code words. The error tracking circuitry 85 records the number of errors. If the number of errors exceeds a threshold, then the control circuitry 8 increases the ratio of error correction symbols to data symbols in code words produced by the encoder 10. The device may be divided into a number of regions. A region may be used to store only data symbols and another region may be used to store only error correction symbols. If the number of errors in a region exceeds a threshold, then the controller may stop storing symbols in that region. Each region may be separate memory chip 4250.
Patent GB-2522060-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural implement
Inventor: CAYGILL JONATHAN ROBERT
IPC: B60P3/04
Filed: 2014-01-13
Abstract: A multipurpose combination sheepsnacker trailer comprises an open topped sheep compartment, a feed hopper and a compartment for safely transporting newly born lambs or other small items. The trailer may be towed and operated by any off road vehicle by means of a standard towing hitch and preferably comprises low slung wheels to allow easy access for sheep through a rear door. A feed compartment may be formed in the front end of the sheep snacker trailer and optionally comprises a funnel shaped construction which may have an opening at its lowest point to put down feed lines. Preferably a spring loaded slide is present at the funnel end of the feed hopper and is biased towards the closed position. The slide may be operable from a towing vehicle by means of a string or rod having an adjustable stop. The trailer is preferably mounted on a single U-shaped axel and rolls on oversized balloon tyres.
Patent GB-2522851-A (GB)
Title: A method of communication between a vehicle and a wayside control unit for controlling an inductive energy transfer to the vehicle, a vehicle and an arrangeme
Inventor: SCHNARR THORALF
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: The invention relates to method of communication between a vehicle and a wayside unit for controlling an inductive energy transfer to the vehicle, wherein a control unit (11) controls a generation of an electromagnetic field by a primary unit (9) with a primary winding structure of a system for inductive power transfer. The vehicle (1) comprises a secondary unit (3) with a secondary winding structure for receiving the alternating electromagnetic field. Charging-related data such as charge state and also billing data is transmitted between the vehicle (1) and the control unit (11) via a first communication link (13). Authentication-related data is transmitted from the vehicle (1) to the control unit (11) via a second communication link (17, 18), wherein the authentication-related data is used to authenticate the charging-related data. For example the vehicle can transmit a public key of the vehicle for use by the wayside control unit to encrypt data sent over the first link 13.
Patent GB-2517539-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatus and method for performing a narrow-and-rounding arithmetic operation
Inventor: BURGESS NEIL
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2014-05-06
Abstract: A processing apparatus supports a narrowing-and-rounding arithmetic operation which generates, in response to two operands each comprising at least one W-bit data element, a result value comprising at least one X-bit result data element. Each X-bit result data element represents a sum or difference of the corresponding W-bit data elements of the two operands rounded to an X-bit value (where W > X). The arithmetic operation is implemented using a number of N-bit additions (N < W), with carry values from a first stage of N-bit additions being added at a second stage of N-bit additions for adding a rounding value to the result of the first stage additions. This technique reduces the amount of time required for performing the narrowing-and rounding arithmetic operation.
Patent GB-2526370-A (GB)
Title: Decorative accessory, attachment arrangements and methods of use
Inventor: LIU KANJING
IPC: A44C17/02
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: The interchangeable decorative accessory, e.g. jewellery item 101, comprises a wearable element 105 having a first attachment means 113 and a display element 103, e.g. jewel 107, having a second attachment means 109, which is removeably attachable to the wearable element. The first attachment means comprises a mounting member having a bore 119 extending therethrough. The second attachment means comprises a pair of opposing arms 113 separated by a gap 115. The opposing arms are configured for insertion into opposite ends of the bore of the mounting member. The gap is angled with respect to a longitudinal axis through the arms and the length of the bore is preferably longer then the gap. The wearable element may be a brooch, ring, necklace, pendant, earring, bracelet, tie clip or cufflinks. The display element may be made from gemstones, amber, coral, beads, shells, metal or wood. The decorative accessory allows a user to easily transfer a display element from one wearable element to another and to replace one display element for another.