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Patent GB-2487221-A (GB)
Title: Metal reinforcement member for hollow window frames
Inventor: MIDDLEHURST STUART
IPC: E06B3/22
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: A metal section for reinforcement within a hollow section window frame, the metal reinforcement member incorporates thermal breaks 8 or thermal barriers 10 or a combination of both. The thermal breaks may be in the form of a slot or holes in the reinforcement member, preferably on opposing surfaces. The thermal barrier may be a heat reflective coating or an insulating chemical coating or a paint, an insulating sleeve or tape could also be used. Insulating material may be located in the cavity of the metal reinforcement member. The insulating cover may be sprayed on and may be an epoxy, resin, polyolefin sleeve or a pvc cover. The insulating material may be polystyrene, insulated glass or metal based wool or a urethane foam and may be glued into the cavity of using an adhesive.
Patent GB-2488798-A (GB)
Title: Video encoding and decoding with improved error resilience
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N19/895
Filed: 2011-03-08
Abstract: An image area to encode belongs to a first group of image areas that are to be encoded into an encoding unit which can be decoded independently of any other encoding unit. An encoding method comprises determining a first set of motion vector predictors for the image area to encode from motion vectors that are associated with other image areas belonging to the first group of image areas. A second set of motion vector predictors for the image area to encode is determined from motion vectors that are associated with image areas belonging to one or more further groups of image areas different from said first group of image areas and that are encoded into one or more further encoding units. The number of predictors in the second set is obtainable by a decoder even if at least one of the further encoding units is lost. A motion vector predictor is selected from among the motion vector predictors of the first and second sets, and information representative of the selected motion vector predictor is encoded in dependence upon the number of motion vector predictors in the first and second sets. Such a method enables the second set of predictors to be used to improve the coding efficiency but, in the event that one of the further encoding units is lost, the number of second-set predictors is still obtainable by the decoder. This avoids parsing problems on the decoder side.
Patent GB-2479622-A (GB)
Title: Opto-electronic communication module with conductive castellations
Inventor: WANG TAK KUI
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: An opto-electronic communication module 36 includes module body and a circuit board 40 having an edge with conductive castellations 46 extending between opposing surfaces of the circuit board. At least one optoelectronic communication device 52, such as an opto-electronic light source or an opto-electronic light receiver, is mounted on a surface of the circuit board 40 in an orientation in which its optical signal communication axis is normal to the surface of the circuit board 40 and aligned with an optical signal communication port of the module body. The opto-electronic communication device may communicate an electrical signal corresponding to the optical signal via one of the conductive castellations.
Patent GB-2480899-A (GB)
Title: Composite particles comprising organic chemicals suitable for controlling arthropod infestation
Inventor: STORM CLARE GILLIAN
IPC: A01N25/12
Filed: 2011-04-12
Abstract: Composite particles comprising organic chemicals suitable for controlling arthropod infestation in animal housing areas, and for controlling arthropod infestation on animals, compositions comprising such composite particles, and uses thereof. The composite particles comprise an hydrophobic particle that adheres to the cuticle of one or more species of animal infesting arthropod and at least one organic chemical capable of controlling the population of the animal infesting arthropod species. The hydrophobic particle may be a wax. The exemplified powder composition comprises tea tree oil, thymol and carnauba wax as a miticide againstDermanyssusgallinae(red poultry mite).
Patent GB-2490119-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with communications antenna and light level sensor
Inventor: AARONS DAVID JOHN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2011-04-18
Abstract: A lighting installation includes a light gathering protective cover 1 for an ambient light level sensor. The protective cover comprises a main body 2 moulded in a light transmissive material and a radio-frequency (rf) antenna 36. The main body has an external surface for collecting ambient light, a light receiving portion 34 that is within the main body for receiving light collected from the external surface, and a base 4 that has mounting means 8,46 for mounting to a lamp housing. The base has a first connection means 30 by which a photodetector may be optically connected to the light receiving portion and also a second connection means 38 for an electrical connection to the rf antenna for rf communication. The main body also has an elongate fin 6 that extends from the base in a direction transversely away from a mounting surface. The antenna is encapsulated within the fin, the fin being in line with the light receiving portion.
Patent GB-2481118-A (GB)
Title: Pesticidal mixtures comprising enantiomerically enriched isoxazoline derivatives
Inventor: CASSAYRE JEROME YVES
IPC: A01N43/80
Filed: 2011-06-06
Abstract: Pesticidal mixtures comprising a components A, B and C, wherein component A is an enantiomeric mixture of a compound of formula I that is enantiomerically enriched for the S enantiomers wherein the symbol * indicates the chiral centre; A1 and A2 are C-H, or one of A1 and A2 is C-H and the other is N; R1 is a carboxamide-linked group or 1,2,4-trizolyl; R2 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; R3 is 3,5-dibromo-phenyl, 3,5-dichloro-phenyl, 3,4-dichloro-phenyl, 3,5-dichloro-4- fluoro-phenyl or 3,4,5-trichloro-phenyl; R4 is hydrogen, methyl or cyano; R5 is hydrogen; or R4 and R5 together form a bridging 1,3-butadiene group; component B is a pesticide compound and component C is a compound selected from an insecticide, a fungicide and a nematicide, wherein components B and C are different. The mixture is useful in controlling phytopathogenic diseases and controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs on useful plants.
Patent GB-2482580-A (GB)
Title: Fall prevention system
Inventor: ARNOLD STUART
IPC: B60R21/06
Filed: 2011-06-16
Abstract: The system for guarding at least one side of a platform, e.g. of a machine or vehicle, has a stowed state and a deployed state and comprises a first member and a second member, e.g. posts 5, an elongate flexible element, e.g. a rope 9, and a tensioner for tensioning the said elongate flexible element. Tensioning is by rotation and/or translational movement apart of the posts 5. The posts 5 carry retainers 7 for a vertical array of ropes 9, the retainers being movable between upper, in use, locations and lower, stowed, locations where the ropes are below the platform. The ropes 9 can support a flexible sheet.
Patent GB-2492559-A (GB)
Title: Composition for preventing or reducing the risk of developing metabolic syndrome
Inventor: TZORTZIS GEORGIOS
IPC: A61K31/702
Filed: 2011-07-05
Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of galactooligosaccharides, which comprises disaccharides Gal (Î²1-3)-Glc; Gal (Î²1-3)-Gal; Gal (Î²1-6)-Gal; Gal (Î±1-6)-Gal; trisaccharides Gal (Î²1-6)-Gal (Î²1-4)-Glc; Gal (Î²1-3)-Gal (Î²1-4)-Glc; tetrasaccharide Gal (Î²1-6)-Gal (Î²1-6)-Gal (Î²1-4)-Glc and pentasaccharide Gal (Î²1-6)-Gal (Î²1-6)-Gal (Î²1-6)-Gal (Î²1-4)-Glc for use in a method for preventing or reducing the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. The composition may be for preventing or reducing the risk of cardiovascular disorders such as coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, or may be used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. A strain of Bifidobacterium bifidum , which produces a galactosidase enzyme, may be used to convert lactose to this mixture of galactooligosaccharides.
Patent GB-2494403-A (GB)
Title: Rotating granular fuel burner with steps and air lifting fuel
Inventor: PAPPINEN MATTI
IPC: F23B30/04
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: A combustion device for granular solid fuel, e.g. wood pellets, has a rotating cylindrical combustion chamber 102 with an outer wall 104, the inner surface of the combustion chamber having steps 138 and primary air apertures 140, the steps 138 and apertures 140 lifting fuel when the combustion chamber is rotated. Primary through apertures 140 can move parallel or circumferentially in the chamber. Secondary combustion air is provided through apertures (204, fig 2) in a centre plate 125, for combustion in an afterburner 114 with a smaller radius than the chamber 102. Rotation of the chamber can be pulsed, and adjusted to suit the fuel. A helical feeding device 116, blast apparatus 112, and electric lighting means 118 can be provided. The steps 138 can have a ceramic coating e.g. titanium nitride (TiN).
Patent GB-2480221-A (GB)
Title: Improved pig with adjustable turbine blades and cutting head
Inventor: PALMER JANE
IPC: B08B9/047
Filed: 2010-03-17
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprisuig a generally cylindrical carrier (6), a radially outer portion of the carrier being provided with cleaning means (14) and a radially inner portion of the carrier being provided with at least one set of turbine blades (26), in which the turbine blades are adjustable.
Patent GB-2495327-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof cover for bandages with seal and fastener
Inventor: TACCONE MARK ANTHONY
IPC: A61F13/04
Filed: 2011-10-07
Abstract: A waterproof cover 1 is provided having a fabric tube 2 for fitting over a patient's limb, the tube having a closed end and an open end 6; the open end 6 comprising a sealing element extending around the periphery of the inside, and a fastener. In use, a cast or medical dressing on a limb is inserted into the waterproof cover via the open end 6, and the fastener 14 secures the waterproof cover so that the sealing element forms a seal between the patient's limb and the waterproof cover (see figure 2). The sealing element may be silicone or neoprene seal 24, and may be discontinuous with an overlap flap 28 which bridges the gap 26 when the cover is fastened (see figure 3). The fastener may be a strap 14 which extends through a buckle 12 and secures using Velcro (RTM) 20, 22. The sock may be made from nylon or coated with polyurethane to make it waterproof.
Patent GB-2497352-A (GB)
Title: Height Adjustment Mechanism for Top Table of Mitre and Table saw
Inventor: SPINELLI LUIGI
IPC: B23D45/04
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: A saw comprises a first table 4 rotatably mounted about a vertical axis within a base 2, a motor unit 20 for rotatably driving a saw blade 22 mounted thereto and pivotally mounted via a bevel mount 16 on the edge of the table 4, which unit can further be raised or lowered relative to the first table, a second table 12 mounted via a height adjustment unit on the motor unit having a slot through which the top section of the blade can project, the height adjustment mechanism comprising a support rod 301 e.g. a tubular support attached to the table and axially slidable on the motor unit e.g. along a ridge under the control of a guide mechanism 340 comprising a sliding support mounted on the motor unit and having two projections 360, 362 engaging the side of the support rod, a locking mechanism releasably locking the support rod on the motor unit. A fence 14 may be fixed to the base. The saw can perform chop, bevel or mitre cuts or can be used as a table saw.
Patent GB-2498944-A (GB)
Title: Graphene film formation
Inventor: DONG GUOCAI
IPC: C01B31/04
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A method of forming a graphene film (20) on one or more surfaces (10) of a copper-containing substrate (12) comprising the steps of: heating a copper-containing substrate (12) defining one or more surfaces (10) to an exposure temperature; exposing the substrate (12) to a carbon-containing precursor gas at the exposure temperature for a predetermined period of time to dissolve carbon atoms into the substrate (12) and saturate the substrate (12) with carbon atoms; and cooling the substrate (12) so as to segregate the dissolved carbon atoms (16) from the substrate (12) to form a graphene film (20) on the or each surface (10) of the substrate (12); wherein the method further includes the step of selecting the copper-containing substrate (12) on the basis of its thickness to control the depth of the graphene film (20) formed on the or each surface (10) of the substrate (12) on cooling the substrate (12) so as to segregate the dissolved carbon atoms from the substrate (12).
Patent GB-2500705-A (GB)
Title: Correction for phase drift in an AM-PM distortion calibration system for an envelope tracking RF amplifier
Inventor: CUMMINS SHAUN
IPC: G01R27/28
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: The RF signals at the input and output of an envelope-tracking power amplifier 102 are sampled and coupled to receivers in the processor 208 in order to determine the instantaneous gain and phase performance of the amplifier when subject to a test signal 224. The test waveform (figure 3c) contains periods in which the test signal is representative of a realistic transmission signal alternating with reference periods when the test signal has a constant amplitude. Phase measurements made during the reference periods allow correction of phase drift caused by local oscillator phase noise in the measuring system. A shaping function applied to the envelope signal 222 may be varied.
Patent GB-2503946-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for draining liquid from a receptacle
Inventor: MALLET CHRISTOPHER HUW DOUGLAS
IPC: B65D51/22
Filed: 2012-07-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for draining liquid from a receptacle (22 figure 1). The assembly comprises an impermeable seal (25 figure 2) for closing an aperture in the receptacle, a first connector means 35 fixed relative to the receptacle, an opening means 52 for opening the seal, and a second connector means 32 for connecting to the first connector means. When the second connector means is operated to connect to the first connector means, the opening means ruptures the seal. The first and second connector means preferably have corresponding threads. A later embodiment relates to a receptacle for bathing an end portion of a limb, where the liquid may have a therapeutic effect.
Patent GB-2507267-A (GB)
Title: Device for positioning or stabilising a suspended load
Inventor: O'KANE JOSEPH
IPC: B66C13/04
Filed: 2012-10-23
Abstract: Tag line device 130 for positioning or stabilizing a load 18 comprising attachment means 22 and an elongated cord member 132 connected to the attachment means. Cord includes at least a portion which has resilience in bending so it is biased towards a straight configuration. The cord may have first material which may be polyurethane and may be memory foam. The first material may be a substantially rigid member and may be formed of metal, plastic or an elastomer. The first material may comprise a core of the cord member, a second material may be a sleeve member and may comprise a resilient member and may be helical, coiled or sleeved and may be a webbing. The cord may comprise a third member which may be cable, rope, wire, chain or tape. The entire cord may have resilience in bending or or portions may. The attachment means may be suitable mechanical means such as eyelet, hook, clamp or suction and may be removable. The device may include a swivel member. A loop may be provided at the second end of the cord and may be biased towards the closed position. The cord may be reflective and/or fluorescent.
Patent GB-2507336-A (GB)
Title: Electronic learning aid
Inventor: BANSAL SANJAY
IPC: G09B11/04
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: An electronic learning aid for assisting in the teaching of writing comprises a touchpad 1 capable of registering interaction and at least one perforated plate 2 or stencil adapted to be overlaid on the touchpad and arranged in use to guide interaction with the touchpad. The learning aid includes a casing for the touchpad and supports a lid. The perforated plate and lid are preferably attached to the casing via a hinge 4 so as to be rotated from a first position closed position to a second open position. A magnetic and/or wireless stylus 3 may be provided with a locating feature, so should the stylus become lost or misplaced, a wireless signal is sent from the learning device triggering an audiovisual alert from the stylus. In a preferred embodiment, the learning aid may instruct a user to perform one or more tasks using the touchpad, and acknowledge correctly performed tasks.
Patent GB-2507502-A (GB)
Title: Digital control of mixed-mode integrated circuits by means of detection of a signal at an analogue input port
Inventor: VILANDER ARI JUHANI
IPC: H03F3/72
Filed: 2012-10-30
Abstract: Apparatus 30 for processing signals, arranged on an integrated circuit 20, comprises an analogue input port InpA1/InmA1 that receives an input signal, and a detector fig.3:32 that detects an operational state of the apparatus based on the input signal. The detector provides a digital control/enable signal 41/42, dependent on the operational state of the apparatus 30, to another apparatus 40 within the IC. In an embodiment, the analogue input port A1 may be connected to an RF signal source (fig.3a), in order that the IC should receive and process this signal. When this is not required, the analogue input port may be connected to ground, (fig.3b), or to Vdd, fig.3c. The resulting DC condition at the input, corresponding to a non-operational state of the circuit 11, is detected by DC detector 52. The DC detector then provides control signals which may enable another circuit, e.g. circuit 21 in block 40, which may then receive another signal. Thus, unused analogue inputs of an IC are combined with digital control of the IC and it is possible to use fewer pins, allowing smaller IC packages.
Patent GB-2501956-A (GB)
Title: Light guide plate and liquid crystal display apparatus using the same
Inventor: SEO JEONGHO
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: In an edge illuminated light guide plate LGP, light from light sources LED1, LED2 is uniformly distributed in a bezel area BA by a diffusion pattern 41 and a compensation pattern 43 formed on a rear surface of the LGP at a predetermined distance d1 from the illuminated edge 221 of the LGP and from each other d2, wherein the patterns comprise grooves formed in the LGP or ink printed onto the LGP and function to diffuse the light in the bezel area BA to achieve uniform brightness of light for all positions at the boundary 0 between the bezel area BA and the display area DA, thereby reducing the hot spot problem caused by a brightness difference depending on position.
Patent GB-2495235-A (GB)
Title: Flex joint for downhole drilling applications
Inventor: MENGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2011-06-06
Abstract: A technique facilitates drilling applications by providing a unique flex joint. In one embodiment, the flex joint has an adjustable bending stiffness while being much more compact than conventional flex joints. The flex joint also may be designed to decouple bending moments from the tool joints and, in some applications, can operate as an active vibration and shock control sub by incorporating suitable sensors and a hydraulic actuator system. The design also enables incorporation of other features, such as electrical insulation features disposed above and/or below the flex joint. In some applications, the flex joint also may have an electrical feed through.
Patent GB-2509732-A (GB)
Title: Expandable containers for placing in or around building openings to prevent flooding
Inventor: JACOBS STEVEN
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method to seal against undesired fluids such as flood waters. The apparatus and or method comprise a porous container which holds a super absorbent polymer (SAP) or super absorbent fibre (SAF) which expands on contact with water. The containers may be placed in or around doors, windows, toilet bowls, sinks and or air bricks. When the containers come into contact with the flood waters, they expand to seal such openings. The containers may be bags, sacks, sleeves or other flexible, rigid or semi rigid containers. The containers may be reinforced and have varying porosity. The super absorbent polymers (SAP) and/or super absorbent fibres (SAF) may be encased completely or in part.
Patent GB-2510909-A (GB)
Title: Covering system for a hopper wagon
Inventor: GIBNEY RICHARD PETER
IPC: B61D7/00
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a covering system for covering an inlet 2 formed in a hopper wagon body 3 of a hopper wagon 1, and comprises a cover 11a & 11b configured to close the inlet when it is arranged in a closed position and open the inlet when it is arranged in an open position. The cover comprises a hinge means 12a & 12b mounted on the hopper wagon body such that the cover is hinged to an outer portion of the hopper wagon body, adjacent the inlet. The cover is rotatable in a substantially vertical plane between the closed position and the open position. The hinge means may be configured to mount the cover in spaced relation above the inlet such that there is a gap space (15a & 15b figure 2c) between the cover and the inlet when the cover is in the closed position. The gap space may be formed between a hinged edge region of the cover and an adjacent edge of the inlet. The cover may comprise a single leaf door. The cover may comprise a double leaf door. The invention also relates to a hopper wagon comprising the covering system.
Patent GB-2496082-A (GB)
Title: Removable frame systems for vehicle shipping
Inventor: CLIVE-SMITH MARTIN
IPC: B65D85/68
Filed: 2011-08-18
Abstract: A frame system for supporting two wheels of an associated vehicle for transport within an existing transportable structure such as a standard ISO container which has longitudinally extending side structures 5, 6. The frame system comprising a transverse wheel supporting frame 41, 43 supported by two vertical posts 40, 42 located one at each end of the wheel supporting frame. Each post is provided with attachment means 44, 48a for securing the top and bottom of the post at a plurality of locations along the length of the associated side structure independent of the shape of the side structure. The wheel supporting frame 41, 43 is raiseable with or without a vehicle loaded thereon and once raised is fixable 49, 50, 51 to the posts 40, 42 at a chosen location for transport within the transportable structure. The attachment means may comprise ties 44 of adjustable length which pull each post in the fore and aft direction relative to the side structure 5, 6 to locate each post.
Patent GB-2513102-A (GB)
Title: Method and System relating to a Laboratory Product
Inventor: RICKARD MARCUS
IPC: G16H10/40
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: A method of providing data indicative of options for supply of a dental laboratory product includes: (a) receiving data indicative of the product; b) on the basis of the data received in step a), retrieving from a data store, or generating, data indicative of a first value of a parameter of the product; c) on the basis of the data received in step a), retrieving from a data store, or generating, data indicative of a second value of the parameter of the product; and d) generating data representative of a comparison of the first value with the second value. A method of generating data indicative of a parameter of a dental laboratory product includes: generating a first value of the parameter of the product using a first calculation algorithm to convert data indicative of the first value from a first data format to a second data format; and generating a second value of the parameter of the product using a different calculation algorithm to convert data indicative of the second value from a different, second data format to the standard format. Corresponding methods for use in the supply of medical or veterinary products are also claimed.