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Patent GB-2498694-A (GB)
Title: Method for filling wall cavities with expanding foam insulation
Inventor: FISHBACK TOM
IPC: B05D7/22
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to the use of low boiling point, low vapor pressure blowing agents with froth polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams to achieve superior cavity filling than when using conventional higher vapor pressure or more ozone-depleting blowing agents.
Patent GB-2517210-A (GB)
Title: Coated Tissue Expander
Inventor: JACKSON DAVID EDWARD
IPC: A61L27/52
Filed: 2013-08-16
Abstract: A tissue expander comprising a self-inflating core having a non-inflated state and an inflated state and a coating 14 surrounding said core, in which said core comprises a compacted material having a central portion 16 of a first, higher density D and a peripheral portion 18 of a second, lower density d, a border 19 between said central portion 16 and said peripheral portion 18 and wherein said coating 14 includes a plurality of first and / or second apertures 20, 22 through said coating 14. Also a method of manufacturing said tissue expander. The arrangement is such as to allow for the controlled ingress of water into the expandable core which allows for the control of the delay before expansion and the rate of expansion once initiated.
Patent GB-2517995-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control system and method
Inventor: RICHARDS KARL
IPC: B60W40/076
Filed: 2013-09-09
Abstract: A control system for a motor vehicle (100 see fig 1) comprises means for detecting a side-slope condition in which the vehicle (100) is traversing a side-slope and means for controlling an amount of torque applied to one or more wheels to induce a turning moment on the vehicle (100). The system induces a turning moment MTV in a direction opposing side-slip of a trailing axle (139 see fig 1) in a down-slope direction relative to a leading axle (118 see fig 1). The invention enables torque vectoring via a brakes system (12d see fig 2) and/or a powertrain (129 see fig 1) so as to counteract an angle of trailing axle side slippage Angle_TAS. The side slope condition is characterised by a side slope angle and/or a body roll angle (Angle_SS, Angle_BR see fig 4c). The invention is applicable with various subsystem control modes.
Patent GB-2520257-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for protecting fruit or vegetable(s)
Inventor: HAYMAN CATHERINE
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2013-11-12
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for protecting fruit or vegetable(s) on a plant from birds and/or insects, the apparatus comprising a panel 1 arranged to be formable into a tube-like body, wherein the panel comprises an integrated fastener 9 for securing the apparatus to said plant, around said fruit or vegetable(s), so as to protect said fruit or vegetable(s) from birds and/or insects. The fastener may be a drawstring or buckle. The panel may further comprise an integrated connecting strip 6 for forming the panel into the tube-like body. The connecting strip may be a hook and loop fastening 6A, 6B. Also is disclosed is a method for manufacturing the apparatus and use of the tube-like apparatus
Patent GB-2524576-A (GB)
Title: Braiding machine
Inventor: OWEN GARETH ADRIAN
IPC: D04C3/48
Filed: 2014-03-28
Abstract: A control system of a braiding machine suitable for applying a braided yarn sheath to a substrate 21 comprises a detector 50 which detects deviation of the substrate 21 from a predetermined path and a controller which outputs a stop signal for stopping the braiding machine in response to deviation. The stop signal may be outputted when the deviation exceeds a first threshold. A warning signal may be outputted when the deviation exceeds a second threshold. The machine may include a die 51 with an orifice 60 through which the substrate can pass and deviation of the substrate causes it to engage with the die 51. Load cells 52 may be engaged with the die 51. Detecting the deviation may comprise measuring the load in the load cells 52. The system can stop the machine if a broken yarn occurs or the yarn tension is too high or too low. Deviation may be detected using springs or any other resilient mounting, this could be measured optically, mechanically or acoustically.
Patent GB-2527586-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, method and computer program for providing a common process module
Inventor: SAUKKO JARI OLAVI
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: A common process module 105 processes first input data 106 provided by a first input device and second input data 108 provided by a second input device to generate first and second output data 107, 109. The first output data is indicative of a user input at a touchscreen and the second output data is indicative of an input at the second input device. The apparatus may be a tablet computer or smartphone. The second input device may be located remotely from the apparatus and may be connected via a wire or a wireless radio signal. The second input device may be a touch sensor, such as a capacitive sensor, and may be configured to detect the presence of an object or a liquid. The remote second input device may be used as an alternative input device to the touchscreen for providing input relating to the graphical user interface. It may also be used as a remote control for a smartphone, or as a remote sensor.
Patent GB-2530282-A (GB)
Title: A Condensate drain
Inventor: MILLER JEREMY
IPC: F16T1/34
Filed: 2014-09-17
Abstract: A condensate drain 10 comprises a body 12 defining a drain chamber 30 having a liquid-gas inlet 16 and a liquid outlet 24. A porous membrane 14 having a pore size of about 0.2 Î¼m or less is disposed within the body 12 between the liquid-gas inlet 16 and the liquid outlet 24. In use, the porous membrane 14 permits liquid to pass therethrough but restricts the passage of gas.
Patent GB-2527400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fabrics
Inventor: HARTLAND THOMAS JORDAN WILLIAM
IPC: B32B37/06
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: A multi-layered fabric including a first layer (29) comprising a woven or knitted fabric having an optical porosity of between 0.06% and 35%, or a porosity of between 50% and 95%; and, a second layer (28) comprising a nonwoven fabric or web having an optical porosity of between 0.1% and 15%, or a porosity of between 75% and 98%.
Patent GB-2539373-A (GB)
Title: Lithium/polymer battery transport
Inventor: DAVID SIMON GEORGE
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A container for a lithium ion battery, the container comprising an internal fire-proof layer 3, and an external layer 4, by which the internal layer and the contents are to be vacuum sealed by the external layer, to ensure that in the event of leakage of chemicals from the battery during transport, the chemicals are not exposed to air or moisture. Preferably, the internal layer is a glass fibre woven layer. Preferably, the external layer is a heat sealable plastic film. A method of transporting lithium ion batteries by placing the product into a fire-proof pouch, placing the pouch into a container of heat-sealable plastics, removing the air and sealing the external container to form a hermetic seal.
Patent GB-2527915-A (GB)
Title: Defining a selection process
Inventor: BROWN ANDRÃ
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: A selection process is defined for items provided by an e-commerce site to shoppers' web browsers. One or more selection attributes are identified for each e-commerce shop item. A selection function is defined in association with each selected attribute. At least one rule is defined for combining one or many of selection scores from respective selection functions to obtain an item score. The selection process is then defined as selecting items in response to the item scores. A trigger may be defined for each rule so that the rule will only be applied when the trigger condition is met. The selection process may include validating each rule in a prioritised list of rules, until a rule is identified as meeting one or more rule requirements. The selection functions may be defined by an expert user, such as a sales assistant. A method of selecting items is also claimed.
Patent GB-2531094-A (GB)
Title: Anti-B7-H1 and Anti-CTLA-4 antibodies for treating non-small cell lung cancer
Inventor: RAJESH NARWAL
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2015-05-12
Abstract: Methods of treating cancer, specifically non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), comprising administering MEDI4736 (a PD-L1 monoclonal antibody) or an antigen-binding fragment at a dosage between 1 mg/kg 20 mg/kg and tremelimumab (a CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody) or an antigen-binding fragment at a dosage between 1 mg/kg 10 mg/kg.
Patent GB-2538273-A (GB)
Title: Step-bolt adaptor
Inventor: ADAM CLIFFORD WARREN
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A step-bolt adaptor 14 for engagement with an elongate step-bolt 12 attached to a structure 10 comprises a body having (i) a step-bolt engagement portion 16 for engagement with a step-bolt; and (ii) a support portion 18 extending from the step-bolt engagement portion and adapted to receive a part of a fall arrest system of a user. The engagement portion may comprise a U-shaped member which may be adapted to extend around the step-bolt, being frictionally secured to the step-bolt. The support portion may include an aperture for receiving part of the fall arrest system there-through. A kit comprising a step-bolt for engagement with a structure and a step bolt adaptor for engagement with the step-bolt is also provided.
Patent GB-2539175-A (GB)
Title: Electronic smoking device
Inventor: VACLAV BORKOVEC
IPC: A24F40/20
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: An electronic smoking device comprising a housing 2; a receiving unit 3 for receiving solid smoking material suitable for aerosol generation; a primary heating element 5 arranged adjacent to the receiving unit and configured to liquefy and then atomize the solid smoking material; a positioning element 6 for forcing solid smoking material inserted in the receiving unit towards the primary heating element, wherein the receiving unit, primary heating element and positioning element are arranged within the housing. The receiving unit preferably has a hollow body 7 with an open end 8, and more preferably there may be a porous element with an opening facing the open end of the hollow body. The porous element may be the shape of a nozzle or a cone. The positioning element is preferably a spring, which may be attached to the receiving unit and adapted to force the solid material towards the open end of the hollow body. The electronic smoking device may further comprise a secondary heating element to pre-heat the solid smoking material within the receiving unit. The secondary heating element may comprise a thermal conductor element or an electrically heatable device adjacent to the receiving unit.
Patent GB-2539667-A (GB)
Title: Method and equipment for combustion of ammonia
Inventor: GHENADIE BULAT
IPC: F23R3/36
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: A system for the combustion of ammonia, comprising a first combustion chamber 2 receiving ammonia 3 and hydrogen 4 in controlled proportions, and oxygen containing gas, preferably air. The system comprises a second combustion chamber 13 that receives exhaust gases from the first combustion chamber along with further ammonia and hydrogen in further controlled proportions along with further oxygen containing gas. A first turbine 8 may receive exhaust gases from the first combustion chamber to generate mechanical output and to provide the exhaust gases to the second combustion chamber. The system may comprise a second turbine 22 receiving discharge gases from the second combustion chamber. A heat exchanger (15, figure 1) may be connected to receive discharge gases from the second combustion chamber to heat water and generate steam to drive the second turbine. The heat exchanger may be integral with the second combustion chamber. A portion of the discharge gas from the second combustion chamber may be recirculated into the oxygen containing gas.
Patent GB-2541739-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism
Inventor: NIGEL SHENTON
IPC: E05C9/22
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A lock assembly 1 for a slab door or window 3 comprising a channel 10 for fitting to a face of a leading edge 2 of the door or window 3; a lock gearbox 12 operable between locked and unlocked configurations; one or more outer bolt units 14 longitudinally spaced from the lock gearbox 12 along the channel 10; and a drive means located within the channel 10 and connecting the lock gear box 12 and the outer bolt units 14, such that operation of the lock gearbox 12 operates the outer bolt units 14. The lock assembly 1 requires less routing of a slab door or window 3 than conventional locks. Also claimed is a channel section for fitting to the edge of a door or window and connecting to a lock gearbox and bolts, the channel (30 Fig 3) comprising a base and at least one leg (32) to abut the edge of the door, and an edge strip fixing (34) configured to receive an edge strip. Further claimed is any lock using such a channel.
Patent GB-2533677-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor drive unit and power converter using the same
Inventor: KOHEI ONDA
IPC: H03K17/082
Filed: 2015-10-09
Abstract: A semiconductor drive unit for controlling the on/off state of a semiconductor switching element Q0, such as a MOSFET or IGBT, and providing overvoltage protection. The semiconductor drive unit comprises a control signal output stage for supplying a control signal to the gate terminal G of the switching element, a voltage clamp circuit connected between the input terminal of the switching element and its gate terminal, and a detection circuit for detecting a voltage between the drive unit output and the gate control terminal of the switching element. Feedback may also be provided by detecting the gate control terminal current or charge. The output impedance of the control signal stage may initially be increased during the turn off period but is then lowered based on the feedback signal SF from the detection circuit, where the given comparison voltage may be set based on Vge at the end of the Miller effect period.
Patent GB-2534264-A (GB)
Title: Chamfered edge tactile paving
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JAMES ELLIOTT
IPC: E01F9/541
Filed: 2015-10-21
Abstract: A tactile paving tile having a chamfered edge. The chamfered edge slopes from the top surface to the lower surface, creating a gentle incline. The edge can be smooth, or may be abraded with hosizontal lines, cross hatching, sand blasting, or have a resin coating, to provide an anti-slip finish. The chamfered edge can be between 0-150mm in width and 0-20mm in height, and runs along the length of the paving tile. The tactile paving tile is for use in rail stations, pedestrian crossings, staircases, tram way or bus stops, cycle paths and guidance paths. The tactile surface has a different design depending on the area of use.
Patent GB-2544122-A (GB)
Title: Rail vehicle provided with an internally mounted video camera with external field of vision
Inventor: CHRIS LUCAS
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A rail vehicle comprising a car body with a monitoring device, the monitoring device configured to monitor either the roof of the railway carriage including a current collector (pantograph), or the side of the train including openings for boarding/alighting the vehicle. The monitoring device comprises a video camera located inside the car body and an image deflecting device located at least partially outside the car body to redirect light from the monitored area to the camera. The car body may include a window between the camera and deflector. The camera and/or deflector may comprise motorized mechanisms enabling them to move, the deflector may instead be fixed in position. A protective shell may protrude from the train to protect the deflector. The deflector may include a mirror or optical prism. A display device may be provided in the drivers cabin for displaying real time images of the monitored zone.
Patent GB-2533868-A (GB)
Title: Superhard constructions & methods of making same
Inventor: MEHMET SERDAR OZBAYRAKTAR
IPC: E21B10/00
Filed: 2015-12-31
Abstract: A super hard polycrystalline construction comprising (i) a body of polycrystalline super hard material having a super hard phase with (ii) inter-bonded grains having interstitial spaces there between in which is dispersed a non-super hard phase and where (iii) the non-super hard phase occupies substantially 3-5 volume % of the total volume of the construction.
Patent GB-2546505-A (GB)
Title: Image display screen
Inventor: Christopher Bruce Helson
IPC: G02B30/60
Filed: 2016-01-19
Abstract: Image display screen comprising: an image reflecting portion comprising an optically anisotropic layer and configured such that light incident thereon is reflected principally by the optically anisotropic layer. Also disclosed: image reflecting portion comprises a lenticular reflector and a layer of paint. Lenticular array may comprise prisms, cylindrical, hemicylindrical or elliptically cylindrical elongate, mutually parallel lenses with horizontally aligned longitudinal axes. Paint may be pigmented black to absorb light but may contain dispersed reflective particles eg. aluminium. Also disclosed: image reflector may rotate about an axis displaced from its centre. This may generate a volumetric display. Also disclosed: image may be projected on to the screen and may be rotated at the same speed as the screen. Image rotator may be a Dove prism and may be rotated at half the speed of the screen. Anisotropic material may be a holographic diffuser or reflector layer or a lenslet array. Light transmitted through optically anisotropic layer may be attenuated. Image reflector may comprise contrast layer. Longitudinal lens axis may be perpendicular to screen rotation axis. Video may be projected.
Patent GB-2548602-A (GB)
Title: Program loop control
Inventor: THOMAS CHRISTOPHER GROCUTT
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: A data processing system comprises a processor to perform operations specified by program instructions including at least one vector processing program instruction supporting processing of up to Nmax vector elements associated with respective vector processing lanes. The system comprises an instruction decoder to decode the program instructions and generate signals to control the processor to perform said operations. The instruction decoder comprises predicated-loop instruction decoder circuitry to decode a predicated-loop instruction having associated therewith a number of vector elements Nve to be processed during a number of iterations of a program loop body to be performed. The processor comprises predication loop control circuitry to operate when Nve/Nmax does not equal a whole number at least partially to suppress processing in one or more of said vector processing lanes during one or more iterations such that a total number of vector elements processed during the iterations is Nve. Nmax can be a constant value independent of the program instruction within the loop body, and can be given by the whole number portion of VRwidth/VEwidth, where VRwidth is the number of bits of the vector registers of the processor, and VEwidth is the number of bits of the vector elements.
Patent GB-2550128-A (GB)
Title: Lighting unit
Inventor: JOHN DESMOND
IPC: H05B33/02
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: A lighting unit 1 comprises a main part 2 having a housing 21 and a heat sink (24, figure 2B), the heat sink being fixed at least partially within the housing and having a heat transfer surface accessible through a main opening in the housing. The lighting unit also comprises a removable LED module 3 for generating light, the LED module having a heat transfer surface 31 for transferring heat to the heat sink via the heat transfer surface of the heat sink. When the removable LED module is mounted to the main part, the heat transfer surfaces of the heat sink and the LED module are adjacent. In this way, replacement of only the LED module is possible, while leaving the main part of the light in place. This is particularly useful in the case of a ceiling recessed downlight, in which the replacement of the entire unit is inconvenient and may cause damage to the ceiling. Further, replacing the LED module only can be expected to be less expensive than replacing the entire lighting unit.
Patent GB-2558539-A (GB)
Title: Golf trolley and notification system
Inventor: ANTHONY JOHN WEBB
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: The golf trolley is electrically powered and can be steered by a golfer walking alongside. The trolley can support a golf bag 13 but not a person. The trolley has a battery 15, short range wireless receiver to receive push notifications from a smart device of the golfer and a screen to show those notifications to the golfer. The screen may be mounted in, on or adjacent a handle 16. The trolley may include a display control interface. The notifications may include distance to the pin or an SMS notification. The screen and receiver may be combined in a display unit that has memory and a processor. Also provided is a notification system of a golf trolley having a receiver and a screen, with a smart device carried by the golfer. The screen may be integrated with the trolley and the wireless communication may be via Bluetooth. The smart device may include GPS.
Patent GB-2558925-A (GB)
Title: A sleep-aiding apparatus
Inventor: NAN WANG
IPC: F21S10/06
Filed: 2017-01-20
Abstract: A sleeping aid apparatus comprising a body where the body comprises a surface case 1 and a bottom case 2. The surface case 1 has a light source 3, a switch button 4 and a light emitting ring 5 that is arranged around the switch button 4. The bottom case 2 comprises a printed circuit board PCB that is connected to the light source 3, the switch button 4 and the light emitting ring 5. The light source 3 comprises light emitting diodes LEDs that act as a carrier and the light emitting ring 5 comprises a light guide able to release red wavelengths in the range of 4 to 20um. The light source 3 LEDs may have a wavelength of 630nm, where the light source 3 emits light at a frequency of 20 times per minute, that is, 1500ms on pulse and 1500ms off pulse. Light emitting ring 5 may comprise an LED and a high gloss transparent polymethyl methacrylate rubber ring. The 4 to 20um is described as being far infrared. The 630nm red light is described as a carrier for conduction of the 4 to 20um energy.
Patent GB-2560753-A (GB)
Title: A flavoured edible liquid formulation
Inventor: Simon Branch
IPC: A23L23/10
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A flavoured edible liquid formulation comprises 2550% of a first oil with a solid fat content, 0.1-2.0% stabiliser, 2-30% microfine ingredient selected from salt and/or sugar, 5-44% starch, and flavouring. The formulation may include 2-10% of a second oil with very high saturate and unsaponifiable fat content, which may be shea oil. The first oil may be a fractionated palm oil with high solid fat content selected from or blended from, alone or in combination: palm stearin and/or olein, sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil. A method of making the formulation is also disclosed including mixing the ingredient together at a temperature of between 15 and 30oC. The advantage is a shelf-stable formulation that when squeezed or poured from a bottle or pouch has a creamy texture similar to double cream and is perceived more favourable by a consumer than a dried alternative.