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Patent GB-2482390-A (GB)
Title: Straps for clothing
Inventor: WEERAWANSA KRISHAN
IPC: A41B9/16
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a strap having a flat power curve for incorporation into womens    clothing including brassieres, sports bras and swimwear, wherein the strap stretches no more than 25% when subjected to a load of 0.6 lbf and stretches at least 60% when subjected to a load of 2.2 lbf when the strap is subjected to the power curve test method. The strap is preferably manufactured by weaving and may comprise elastomeric yarn that is preferably covered elastomeric yarn. Also disclosed are a brassiere comprising the strap of the invention, a further strap comprising a flat power curve wherein the difference between the percentage stretch of the strap when subjected to a load of 2.2 lbf and when subjected to a load of 0.6 lbf is at least 50%, and a further brassiere comprising a strap wherein the difference between the calculated stretched length of the strap when subjected to a load of 2.2 lbf is at least four inches greater than the calculated stretched length when subjected to a load of 0.6 lbf.
Patent GB-2494207-A (GB)
Title: Carrom piece setting aid
Inventor: PATEL ISHVERLAL SUKHABHAI
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2011-09-05
Abstract: A carrom piece setting aid comprises a generally annular frame or rack defining an interior hexagonal space. The aid is placed on a carrom table surface (not shown), and the pieces are placed in the hexagonal space in order to correctly set the pieces prior to commencement of a game. The edges of the frame defining the interior space may be scalloped or otherwise formed to assist in setting the pieces (see figure 6A). The frame may be in two parts to facilitate removal of the frame when the pieces are set (see figure 4). The parts may be connected by a hinge (see figure 5). The outer edge of the annular frame may be hexagonal or circular (see figure 6). The frame may include guide line markings (not shown) to assist in aligning the frame with the corners of the carrom table.
Patent GB-2496856-A (GB)
Title: Dome shaped wave energy reaction member
Inventor: MANN DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: A wave energy inertia device (reaction member) for a wave energy converter has a dome shape. The inclined dome surface alters the movement of impinging waves to the extent that the device, and a body of water enclosed within the device, become relatively static. There may be vertical and horizontal plates within the device and lying within this body of water to enable the device to resist forces acting on it. The dome may support relatively movable devices e.g. running on rails on the dome (figure 5) or inclined oscillating water columns (figure 6) which supply air to a turbine within the device.
Patent GB-2484853-A (GB)
Title: Device mounting systems and methods
Inventor: CAWTHON DAVID
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 2009-08-18
Abstract: A device mounting system is provided. The device (720) can include a plurality of device mounting posts (730, 740). The system can further include a transition member (100) including an transition mounting feature (150) and at least one receiver (140) adapted to accommodate a first portion of the device mounting features (730). The system can also include a backing member (100) comprising at least one receiver (140) adapted to accommodate the remaining portion of the device mounting features (740) and a transition mounting receiver (240) adapted to accommodate the transition mounting feature (150).
Patent GB-2497819-A (GB)
Title: Location based photo-electrochromic vehicle window tinter
Inventor: MCINTYRE WILLIAM JR
IPC: B60J3/04
Filed: 2012-01-27
Abstract: A window comprising an electrically-adjustable light transmitter changes its light transmissivity responsive to an electric signal. The electric signal being responsive to a geographic location. By applying the electrically-adjustable light transmitter to a window 102 and thereafter changing the electric signal to it, a window 102 can be tinted and un-tinted. Jurisdictions 108 that prohibit tinted vehicle windows are listed in a data base which may be provided. A current location may be determined by a GPS is compared to data base entries. If the location is within an area where tinted windows are prohibited 108 a controller may automatically un-tint the windows 102 or reduces the window 102 tint to comply with applicable local laws. A method of operating the window and a vehicle comprising such a window are also claimed.
Patent GB-2498406-A (GB)
Title: Flying platform
Inventor: RANWELL CHARL VICTOR
IPC: B64C27/20
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A flying platform 100 includes a pilot platform 128, a set of rotor units 117(A-D) having respective rotors 122(A-D), and a motor 120(A-D) for rotating the respective rotor. It further includes a control arrangement 134 for a pilot 107 to control the motors of the rotor units and direction and yaw of the flying platform in use, and a set of landing supports 114. The rotor units are arranged around the pilot platform, such that in normal use, a said rotor unit is configured to act as an anti-torque rotor unit for a diagonally opposed said rotor unit.
Patent GB-2488413-A (GB)
Title: Electrical contact capable of high current conduction and large number of operations
Inventor: LEROYER SERGE
IPC: H01R13/17
Filed: 2012-02-20
Abstract: An electrical connector that is capable of high current conduction and a large number of operations (i.e. connection/disconnection with, for example, a fixed electrical contact 70) comprises a casing 51, within which is mounted a mobile piston 58 that provides electrical connection and/or disconnection. The casing 51 comprises: a first cavity 512 which contains a split sleeve 52 that is formed of a base 53 terminated by at least two lips 54 which receive the piston 58; and a second cavity 511 which contains a device 56 for shifting the mobile piston 58. The mobile piston 58 may comprise a pin 57 capable of moving through the first 512 and second 511 cavities and having an external end 572 that comes into contact with a flat connection zone 71 of the fixed contact 70. The pin 57 may be a cylindrical rod with a radial protrusion 573 that is placed in the second cavity 511 to limit movement of the pin. The shifting device 56 may be a spring that is mounted around the pin 57 and may be compressed in the second cavity 511 by the radial protrusion 573 of the pin 57.
Patent GB-2486865-A (GB)
Title: Rotational viscometer
Inventor: RAFFER GERHARD
IPC: G01N11/14
Filed: 2010-10-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotational viscometer, comprising a measuring shaft (25) that can be rotated at a specified rotational speed, a measuring part (3) that is carried by said measuring shaft and that can be lowered into a sample, and a detection unit for determining the angle of twist of the measuring part (3) relative to the driven part of the measuring shaft (25). According to the invention, a twistable element (2) is inserted into the measuring shaft (25), preferably in the section of the measuring shaft close to the motor, the detection unit (17, 18, 24) is moved along with the shaft and determines the relative twist or the angle of twist between the shaft part (9) located on the motor side relative to the twistable element (2) and the shaft part (10) located on the measuring-part side, and the output signals of the detection unit (17, 18, 24) are fed to an evaluation device (13) as the basis for determining the viscosity of the sample.
Patent GB-2488282-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic unit with dissolvable barrier
Inventor: AGRAWAL GAURAV
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: A telescopic member includes, at least a central component and a barrier disposed within the central component, the barrier has a selectively tailorable dissolution rate curve and has structural properties enabling the containment of high pressure prior to structural failure of the barrier through dissolution.
Patent GB-2488717-A (GB)
Title: Two piece dispenser
Inventor: GRILL BENJAMIN
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2010-12-21
Abstract: A system and method of dispensing a beverage using gas pressure provides a single use bottle that contains the beverage. A single use dispensing valve is coupled to the bottle to seal the beverage in the bottle. A reusable gas pressure regulator is coupled to the dispensing valve. A single use pressurized gas cartridge that provides an amount of gas just sufficient to dispense the beverage contained in the bottle is coupled to the gas pressure regulator with a piercer that pierces the gas cartridge to supply gas with a regulated pressure. The bottle may be made of PET plastic. The dispensing valve may be coupled to a threaded neck on the bottle. The bottle may hold approximately 1.5 gallons of beverage. The gas cartridge may hold approximately 16 grams of CO2 gas. In some embodiments, a second regulator and gas cartridge may be coupled to the dispensing valve.
Patent GB-2506661-A (GB)
Title: Patient lifting device actuated by pneumatic air bladders
Inventor: MCGEE DANE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A patient lifting device comprises a plurality of pneumatically inflatable bladders or air bags 21, each bladder being confined within a container having a base 32, vertical side members 33 and a lifting member 22 adjustable between upper and lower positions. The lifting members are arranged to be raised or lowered as the bladder is inflated and a hoist member 19 with an attachment 16 for a patient harness or support extends from each lifting member. The lifting device includes an air pump, preferably a low pressure air compressor, a pneumatic conduit 31 connecting the pump to the bladders, and a pressure regulation valve. Optionally, the lifting member has a horizontal face engaging a bladder. The side members may be guide rails which engage channels in the lifting members. Optionally, a sheet of low friction material which may be of annular shape is present between the each bladder and its container.
Patent GB-2508007-A (GB)
Title: 3D printer suitable for constructing buildings
Inventor: DENHOLM TIM
IPC: B28B1/00
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: A 3D printer suitable for printing buildings for domestic habitation comprises a print head 1 adapted to print mortar incrementally upon a base 3. The 3D printer comprises means for mixing at least water and a binding agent to form mortar. First 6 and second 5 guide means are provided which are adapted to jointly control relative horizontal motion of the print head and base along a non-linear (arcuate) guide path. Vertical motion control means, at least one motor and drive train are further provided. The 3D printer preferably comprises a column and at least one arm supporting the print head for substantially pivotal motion around the column and vertical motion up the column. Aprotective tent may be provided to surround the print volume. The print head may be adapted to selectively dispense a mortar and a polymer. A 3D printer wherein the first and second components of motion are non-orthogonal, the first guide means is adapted to pivot about a first vertical axis to affect a circumferential position of the print head and the second guide means controls the radial position of the print head is further provided.
Patent GB-2497848-A (GB)
Title: An airbag with localised areas of increased frictional tolerance
Inventor: ULRICH RICK
IPC: B60R21/235
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A gasbag 2 for a pneumatic personal protection device on a motor vehicle exhibits a membrane (13, figure 3) that at least locally encompasses an inner layer (14) and an outer layer (15), wherein the outer layer exhibits a higher tolerance to frictional loads than the inner layer. The airbag may be a pedestrian protection device located in a vehicle bumper, with the outer layer comprising a higher tolerance to friction being intended to contact the ground. In this way the inner layer of the airbag is at least protected until it has served its purpose. The higher frictional tolerance may be provided by a higher wearing resistant fabric layer, or by means of discrete bodies (17, figures 4 to 7) individually secured to the inner layer. The bodies may be scaled or overlapped (figure 5) to take into account the direction of travel. Alternatively the outer layer may be formed by different types of threads in the fabric of the airbag. The outer layer may consist of aramide or PTFE. The airbag may also be located within a vehicle dashboard.
Patent GB-2511477-A (GB)
Title: Insect control mixture
Inventor: BUTT TARIQ
IPC: A01M1/02
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A mixture for the control of insects, said mixture including Î±-pinene, Î²-pinene and 3-carene. Preferably the mixture also includes myrcene. The mixture provides a way of controlling insects. in particular those that damage forestry crops by controlling insect behaviour throughout the life cycle of those insects while still being environmentally safe to use. In one embodiment there is a lure including the mixture, and in another embodiment is a method of controlling pine weevils or beetles by applying the mixture to an area to alter the behavior of such insects in that area.
Patent GB-2511287-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard training system and method
Inventor: IVANOV DENNIS
IPC: G09B13/04
Filed: 2013-01-09
Abstract: A computer 10 comprises a display 16, one or more speakers 20 and a keyboard 14 having stickers 26 applied to each character key 22. Each respective key top sticker 26 provides a cartoon image of an animal drawn in the shape of the underlying letter represented by the respective key 22. Representation in the form of an underlying letter allows other visually-cued typists to continue to use the keyboard. The stickers 26 are provided on a sheet 24 respectively laid out to correspond with their position to be attached on the keyboard 14. A writing tablet 18 can also be used by a student to provide a representation of a character to the computer. The computer employs an application program 30 to provide audiovisual shows through the display 16 and speakers 20 indicative of a creature from the key top stickers 26 indicating a key 22 to be pressed. The application program 30 monitors the character keys 22 pressed by the student and adjusts the audiovisual show in response.
Patent GB-2498134-A (GB)
Title: Method of designing a downhole drilling tool
Inventor: CHEN SHILIN
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2009-12-09
Abstract: A method of designing a downhole drilling tool is disclosed in which the insert or cutting element locations is optimized. The method involves setting out the cutting elements on the blades, starting from the nose axis on the composite bit profile, and setting out the cutting elements for the outer and inner zones of the drill bit blades, until all the cutting element locations have been determined. The inserts may be assigned to groups and each group force balanced. Also disclosed is a method of installing cutting elements.
Patent GB-2513666-A (GB)
Title: Compressor
Inventor: ROBSON DONALD VICTOR
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A compressor comprises an impeller 5, a diffuser 4 and a shroud 6. The diffuser 4 comprises a plurality of vanes 10 and one or more projections 11, each projection 11 extending from the top of a vane 10. The shroud 6 comprises one or more holes 23, and the shroud 6 covers the impeller and the diffuser such that each projection 11 protrudes through a respective hole 23. The shroud 6 is then secured to each projection 11 by an adhesive 30. The shroud may comprise a planar outer section 22 which rests on top of the vanes 10 and comprises a pair of concentric walls 24, 25 defining a trough 26 within which the holes 23 are located. Two beads (30a, 30b, fig.6(a)) of adhesive 30 may be applied around the trough 26. A sealing ring 7 may be seated in the trough 26 to cover the holes 23 and projections 11.
Patent GB-2502440-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic linear scanner with signal coupling means
Inventor: FALTER STEPHAN
IPC: G01N29/22
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: An inspection arrangement 10 for inspecting an elongate object 12 includes a housing 16 providing an interior space 20, object entrance 22 and exit 24, a plurality of ultrasonic sensor arrays 30 disposed to direct ultrasonic pulses, each sensor array has a plurality of ultrasonic sensors 31, a fluid delivery device 40 that delivers a coupling fluid into the interior space to improve transmission of the ultrasonic pulses to the object 12, and a plurality of redirecting elements 100 associated with the ultrasonic sensor arrays. Each redirecting element 100 is positioned such that ultrasonic pulses from the respective sensor array proceed through the respective redirecting element and are redirected along a different direction toward the object. The redirecting elements, which may be bi-concave (see Fig 2), improve signal coupling to different cross-section shaped objects such as square shaped pipes.
Patent GB-2512952-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling temperature
Inventor: BRISCOE STUART
IPC: F01P3/02
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: The method involves monitoring one or more parameters of an engine 120 including engine temperature. The requirements of at least one auxiliary component such as a cabin heater 133 and/or the parameters of the at least one auxiliary component are also monitored. A cooling mode is selected for a cooling system 101 based on the monitored parameters and/or requirements. Each cooling mode may be defined by a flow rate at which coolant is output by a variable speed pump 122 of the system and a route that is open to the flow of coolant about the system. The one or more parameters of an engine may include engine speed, torque or ambient temperature. The cooling system may include first 140a and second 140b valves, first 12a, second 12b and third 12c temperature sensors, a control unit 40 and a radiator 126. The at least one auxiliary component may be an LP EGR system or cooler, a transmission system, a turbo or a hybrid system. A vehicle comprising a cooling system arranged to carry out the method and a program for a control unit are also claimed.
Patent GB-2505040-A (GB)
Title: Designing a syringe having liquid propellant in a rupturable container
Inventor: ANDERSON IAN
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A syringe 10 comprises a barrel 12 having an outlet 14, a movable stopper 16 defining a first chamber 18 for a medicament and a second chamber 20 for propellant, a rupturing portion and a rupturable third chamber 22 for containing liquid propellant. The rupturing portion ruptures the third chamber to release liquid propellant and increase the pressure in the second chamber to a first pressure, causing the stopper to begin to move. While the medicament is being expelled the pressure in the second chamber changes to a second pressure. When the medicament has been expelled the pressure in the second chamber increases towards a third pressure. The magnitude of the second pressure and the rate of increase to the third pressure are controlled by the thermal conductivity of the second chamber, the rate of delivery and phase of propellant during delivery. The third pressure is substantially equal to the vapour pressure of the propellant at ambient temperature at the instantaneous volume of the vaporised propellant, and at the third pressure the syringe contains liquid propellant. A method of designing a syringe by changing the thermal conductivity, rate of delivery or phase during delivery is also provided.
Patent GB-2503115-A (GB)
Title: Valve Assembly
Inventor: BISSETT JAMES
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: A valve assembly comprising a body (10)Â having a main passage (12), and a valve member (16) which is located in the main passage (12)Â and which is rotatable between an open position in which the main passage (12)Â is substantially open, and a closed position in which the valve member (16) substantially blocks the main passage (12), and an actuator (18)Â which is movable generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main passage (12), the actuator (18)Â being engaged with the valve member (16) such that movement of the actuator (18) generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main passage (12) causes the valve member (16) to rotate between its open and closed positions.
Patent GB-2518126-A (GB)
Title: A device and method for improving the strength of cement or concrete
Inventor: WOJCIK ADAM GABRIEL
IPC: E04C5/07
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: A method (fig.1) and device 8 is described for treating rubber particles with radiation. The method requires that the rubber be cleaned, and irradiated before being ready for incorporation with the remaining ingredients and cured to form the required composite. The device 8 is capable of rotating the rubber particles 10 whilst exposing them to radiation from a source 13, preferably electromagnetic radiation in the UV or UVC spectrum. The device ensures that the maximum amount of the surface area of the rubber particles is exposed to the radiation source as possible. Exposure of the rubber particles to the radiation source improves the bond strength between the rubber particle and the remaining ingredients that make up the matrix of the composite. Such composites may include cements and concretes.
Patent GB-2517923-A (GB)
Title: Dual guard
Inventor: QUIGLEY SHAUN
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: An adjustable edge protection post comprises two parts, a first part includes a base plate counterweight attached to which is a first end of a first tube, the first tube being inclined toward the base plate at 7 degrees from perpendicular to the base plate. A second part comprises a second tube with diameter greater than the first tube, characterised by a nut and grub screw attached to the tube proximal to a first end, whereby, in use, the first end of the second tube is placed over a second end of the first tube, to overlap the first tube, whereupon the grub screw located on the second tube is tightened onto the first tube to connect the tubes together, whereby the edge protection post can be adjusted further to raise the first tube and horizontal base plate counterweight from the surface upon which it rests to a raised position to give temporary access to the surface. This allows any safety rails associated with the post to remain in position, protecting the roof edge during work which requires access to the roof surface under the base plate.
Patent GB-2519122-A (GB)
Title: Metering device and parts therefor
Inventor: KEECH RAY
IPC: H01Q1/44
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: An electronic visual display 445 (e.g. liquid crystal display or LCD screen) comprises a generally planer short-range antenna 411 incorporated in a layer of the display 445 (e.g. a reflective LCD layer, a membrane or a PCB) or mounted on the rear or front surface of the electronic visual display 445. The antenna 411 may be a near field communication (NFC) antenna with a conductive loop or track 463 which follows a path adjacent to a perimeter of the display 445. An industrial metering device 423 (e.g. flow, conductivity or power metres) may comprise the electronic visual display 445 located in or behind a window 431 of a housing 403. The antenna 411 and the display 445 may be connected to electronic circuitry via a shared connection 407.