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Patent GB-2483237-A (GB)
Title: Electrical conduit junction with sealing device
Inventor: THOMPSON CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: A21C15/00
Filed: 2010-08-31
Abstract: An electrical conduit system 100 comprises: at least one conduit section 102, 202 with a threaded end portion 104, 204; a junction 108, 208 with a conduit receiving portion 110, 210 for connecting the conduit section 102, 202 to another part of the conduit system (e.g. another conduit section); and a sealing means 118 that includes a compressible seal (e.g. O-ring 122, 222) and an abutment section 120, 236 for sealing the conduit section 102, 202 relative to the junction 108, 208. In one embodiment (fig 2), a first surface 126 of an abutment member 120 and an end surface 132 of the conduit receiving portion 110 engage, and apply pressure to, opposing sides of the compressible seal 122. In another embodiment (fig 3), an end of the threaded portion 204 of the conduit section 202 and an abutment surface 236 of the junction 208 engage, and apply pressure to, opposing sides of the compressible seal 222.
Patent GB-2484543-A (GB)
Title: Method for levelling timber floor cassettes and apparatus for levelled floor
Inventor: CULLEN DOUGLAS WILSON
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2010-10-15
Abstract: The method comprises providing two floor cassettes 12, 14 each with respective outer joists 16a, 18a, and respective aligning means 32, 34 on the joists, locating the first cassette and then lowering the second cassette until the aligning means are aligned and then fixing the joists together. Preferably the aligning means is an aperture such as a slot. Once the aligning means are aligned an aligning member 36, such as a pin or bolt may be inserted through the adjacent apertures. The aligning member may be used to fix the joists together. Also claimed is a levelled floor 10 comprising floor cassettes wherein adjacent cassettes have outer joists which abut and are aligned and then an alignment member is inserted through the aligned means of both cassettes. The aligning member may be a pin with a flat upper surface and a tapered end. A floor cassette preferably comprises joists and decking 22, 24
Patent GB-2486399-A (GB)
Title: Memory card and adapter having alignment means
Inventor: ELLUL PETER ANTHONY RONALD
IPC: G06K7/015
Filed: 2010-11-22
Abstract: An adapter for providing a communications interface between a card 1a comprising a memory, and a computer, comprises a contact surface 22 comprising one or more electrically conductive contacts 23 and a connector 24 for connecting the adapter to the computer. The connector is electrically coupled to the one or more contacts and a clip 30 is adapted to mechanically couple the adapter to the card such that the contact surface of the adapter is held against a contact surface of the card. In addition, one or more datum protrusions 38, 40 extend from the adapter. A card adapted to co-operate with the adapter comprises a memory 7, a contact surface 2 comprising one or more electrically conductive contacts 8 providing access to the memory, and one or more notches, dimples or holes 12, 14. The notches, dimples or holes are adapted to co-operate with the one or more datum protrusions of the adapter to impede relative lateral movement of the adapter relative to the card. In addition, the card is adapted to cooperate with the clip.
Patent GB-2478832-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis of hydrogen cooled generator seal oil system
Inventor: ANDRITZ JEFFREY JAMES
IPC: H02K9/24
Filed: 2011-03-11
Abstract: A system for diagnosing a seal oil system comprises: sensors 22A, for measuring a seal oil pressure differential across shaft seal 16; sensors 24A, 26A, for measuring a seal oil temperature differential across the seal; a sensor 34A,34B for measuring a hydrogen side seal oil flow rate ; and a systein for analysing data collected from at least two of the sensors in order to diagnose the seal oil system. The system can be used in a hydrogen cooled generator 10 having a shaft 14 with turbine end 30 and collector end 32, to diagnose shaft seals 16 about the shaft at respective ends and can include respective seal oil pressure differential sensors 22A, 22B and seal oil temperature differential sensors 24A, 26A measuring across both shaft seals 16. Sensor 34A,B can be located in a drain of a detraining tank 20. The system can identify potential failures and analyse using a computer (fig 2, 40) and a look-up table (fig 3).
Patent GB-2479327-A (GB)
Title: Reduced load offset loss integrated lift truck attachment
Inventor: JOHNSON THOMAS H
IPC: B66F9/14
Filed: 2010-02-05
Abstract: A lift truck attachment for attaching a device (10), such as a scale to the lift truck (T) includes an upper carriage support (18), a lower carriage support (22) spaced from and opposing the upper carriage support and a device attachment region disposed between and essentially flush with the upper and lower carriage supports (18, 22). The device is attached between the upper and lower carriage supports and nests with the upper and lower carriage supports to reduce the effective distance between the lift truck mast (40) and the load carrying members, such as the loading forks (14).
Patent GB-2485480-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting coil with reduced peeling forces
Inventor: MIYAZAKI HIROSHI
IPC: H01F6/06
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: A superconducting coil 40 comprises a plurality of superconducting coil layer portions 43a, 43b, 43c which are formed by winding a thin-film superconducting wire and an insulating material into a multiple layer structure, wherein the coil layer portions 43a, 43b, 43c are adjacent to each other at boundary portions 45 having adhesive forces that are less than those of other portions of the coil 40. The coil 40 may be a non-circular shape such as: racetrack, saddle, ellipse, oval or rectangle. The coil portions 43a, 43b, 43c may be arranged to have an outer to inner diameter ratio of less than 3.1. The boundary portions 45 may be non-bonded or involve an insulating material subjected to a mould release treatment. The release agents involved may be fluorocarbon tape, paraffin, grease and/or silicon oil. A cooling member or plate, subjected to an insulating treatment, may be used in the boundary potions 45. The coil 40 may include a fibre reinforced plastic core 19. The coil 40 arrangement may reduce the peeling forces experienced by the thin-film superconductive wires such that there is less coil degradation and there is improved stability of the coil performance.
Patent GB-2487457-A (GB)
Title: Scalable storage virtualization
Inventor: ASSARPOUR HAMID
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for providing scalable storage virtualization is disclosed. Storage virtualization management functions are provided in a first device (52) and storage virtualization Input/Output (I/O) functions are provided in at least one second device (54). An interface is provided between the first device and the second device, wherein the first device manages and updates I/O functions of the second device. I/O operations are performed between the second device and at least one storage device (18). In operation the first device maintains and distributes metadata tables to the second device. These are transferred to the second device via the interface preferably using a message based communications protocol. The transfer updates the I/O functions of the second device. The interface to the second device may be an advanced technology attachment (ATA) over Ethernet (AoE) protocol. The management functions performed by the first device may include snooping incoming I/O requests.
Patent GB-2484441-A (GB)
Title: Remote device diagnostic and repair apparatus and methods
Inventor: MONTOYA ADAM
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 2010-07-30
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for servicing a target device with a remote access device. The target device has a target-device input/output interface and the remote access device has a remote-access-device input/output interface that are operatively coupled at the hardware level. A wireless communication link is established between the remote access device and a communications network to establish a communication link between a computer remote from the target device and from the remote access device. Service instructions are received from the computer at the remote access device over the communication link. The received service instructions are transmitted through the coupled input/output interfaces to service the target device.
Patent GB-2499208-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable cover
Inventor: TUFFEN VICTOR
IPC: G01D11/24
Filed: 2012-02-08
Abstract: An adjustable cover comprises two parts 1 and 8 which slide over each other in parallel planes controlled by a plurality of fastening means 14 fitted through slots 9 and holes 5, controlling the frictional movement of the two parts against each other and enabling a range of size adjustments in one plane. Adjustment at right angles in the other plane is provided for by flexibility of the two cover parts which hinge along longitudinal creases or V shapes, the facets either side of which form elongated triangular spines. This provides multidirectional variations in overall size to cover the varying dimensions and designs of exposed and damaged recessed and surface mounted containers and apertures, such as gas meters, electricity meters or similar utility meters. Removable and replaceable accessory pockets 10 and 12 may house adhesive means to attach the cover and may allow access to ventilation holes 13.
Patent GB-2499835-A (GB)
Title: Folding kite with central assembly shaft
Inventor: ESTEBANEZ ALEJANDRO RODRIGO PRIETO
IPC: A63H27/08
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A folding kite with a central assembly shaft being of the type referred to as a "delta" kite has a generally isosceles triangular shaped cloth. The front-lateral sides of the cloth form respective tube-like formations for the insertion of rods 4 coming together in a front vertex 5 in an articulated manner. The front-lateral structure is complemented with a central rod 14 dividing the kite into two symmetrical and identical parts on the central rod 14 of which there are assembled one or more intermediate sliding connectors 20 and a rear sliding connector 18 which form couplings for respective middle sections of front and rear lateral rods 16 & 12. Opposite end thereof of lateral rods 16 & 12 are linked with corresponding side connectors 13 which are mounted to rods 4. The sliding of the connectors 18, 20 on the central rod 14 allows quick folding or extending of the general structure of the kite.
Patent GB-2487851-A (GB)
Title: A simulated cigarette
Inventor: HEARN ALEX
IPC: A24F42/60
Filed: 2011-03-23
Abstract: A simulated cigarette which has a reservoir (5) of an inhalable composition and an outlet valve (21) to control the outlet flow. The outlet end is provided with a deformable material (31) to provide a more realistic feel and optionally to allow the user to vary the flow characteristics in the manner of a real cigarette. The outlet end can also be provided with a chemical heater. The simulated cigarette is wrapped in a paper or paper-like wrap (4) to provide a more realistic feel.
Patent GB-2490074-A (GB)
Title: Input parasitic metal detection
Inventor: BAARMAN DAVID W
IPC: H02J5/00
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: A system and method of controlling inductive power transfer in an inductive power transfer system and a method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting. The method of controlling inductive power transfer including measuring a characteristic of input power, a characteristic of power in the tank circuit, and receiving information from a secondary device. Estimating power consumption based on the measured characteristic of tank circuit power and received information and comparing the measured characteristic of input power, the information from the secondary device, and the estimated power consumption to determine there is an unacceptable power loss. The method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting including changing the distance between a primary side and a secondary side and changing a load of the secondary side. For each distance between the primary side and the secondary side and for each load, measuring a circuit parameter on the primary side in the tank circuit and a circuit parameter on the secondary side during the transfer of contactless energy. The method further including selecting a formula to describe power consumption in the system during the transfer of contactless energy based on coefficients and the circuit parameters, and determining the coefficients using the measured circuit parameters.
Patent GB-2499136-A (GB)
Title: Fuel and base oil blendstocks from a single feedstock
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10G3/00
Filed: 2011-09-23
Abstract: A method comprising the steps of providing a fatty acyl mixture comprising: (i) a C10-C16 acyl carbon atom chain content of at least 30 wt. % wherein at least 80% of the C10-C16 acyl carbon atom chains are saturated; and (ii) a C18-C22 acyl carbon atom chain content of at least 20 wt, % wherein at least 50% of the acyl C18-C22 carbon atom chains contain at least one olefin; oligomerizing at least some of the mixture to yield a second mixture comprising C36+ oligomers; hydrotreating the second mixture to yield a quantity of diesel fuel blendstock and C36+ alkanes; and separating at least some of the diesel fuel blendstock from the C36+ alkanes.
Patent GB-2510653-A (GB)
Title: Detecting low-abundant analyte in microdroplets
Inventor: KLENERMAN DAVID
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: A method to generate aqueous droplets (femtodroplets) in oil wherein the droplets have a volume of less than 500fL and are generated at a rate of at least 50000 droplets per second, comprises injecting a dispersion phase into a continuous phase flowing in a microchannel such that the two phases cross each other resulting in the formation of droplets of the dispersion in the continuous phase wherein the microchannel has a constriction or narrows in the region where the phases cross each other. A method of storing femtodroplets using a microfluidic storage component which has a microfabricated elastomeric structure and contains an elastomeric block wherein the block is deflectable into a microchannel to stop or trap femtodroplets. A method of analyzing the concentration of a molecule using femtodroplets comprises mixing the molecule of interest with capture particles and immobilizing the molecule, encapsulating the capture particle which contains the molecule in a femtodroplet, storing the femtodroplet in a microfluidic device, interrogating the femtodroplets and determining the concentration of the molecule based upon the results. Applications include the immunoassay, digital PCR, individual molecule resolutions, nanoparticles synthesis, biodegradable polymer particle production and single molecule analysis.
Patent GB-2501014-A (GB)
Title: A T-shaped fixing having a domed-shaped head with flats on opposing sides
Inventor: FREEMAN MATTHEW
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2010-11-09
Abstract: A fixing, preferably a threaded bolt, comprising a dome shaped head 28 constructed from a circular profile with opposing flats surfaces 29 allowing it to be inserted into a channel and rotated preventing withdrawal. Preferably two diagonally opposing corners are for right angles preventing further rotation past 90 degrees. The dome shaped head which may be elliptical provides a camming action against the channel, which may have a curved half elliptical profile in cross section, in which the fixing is inserted forcing the fixing against lips of the channel.
Patent GB-2503361-A (GB)
Title: Surface wave sensor for downhole applications
Inventor: KUMAR SUNHIL
IPC: G01N9/00
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of interest in a downhole fluid using a fluid analysis module. The fluid analysis module may include: a first transducer configured to generate a surface wave in a fluid. The first transducer may include one or more of: a piezoelectric crystal, a electromagnetic transducer, and a surface acoustic wave crystal. The apparatus may use the first transducer or a second transducer to generate a signal indicative of the dissipation of the surface wave in the fluid. The apparatus may include a compensator configured to reduce mechanical pressure on the transducer. The method may include estimating a parameter of interest of the fluid using a signal indicative of the dissipation of the surface wave.
Patent GB-2507163-A (GB)
Title: Real-time rescheduling of trains based on an allowable delay to a planned timetable
Inventor: TANAKA YOSHIYASU
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: A railway rescheduling system comprises a planned timetable 105a, 105b for a train. A current timetable 106a, 106b is obtained by manual change to the planned timetable. The operation of each train is estimated so that it satisfies a constraint, thus producing an estimation timetable 108a, 108b. An allowable delay estimation timetable 109a, 109b obtained there-from includes an allowable delay in the arrival time at a terminal station as compared to the planned timetable. Allowable delay estimation timetables may specify that trains use different platforms and depart from a station in different orders from those specified in planned timetables, e.g. allowing one train 707 to overtake another 708. The planned, current and proposed allowable delay timetables may be displayed graphically to support rescheduling to increase the number of trains arriving within the allowable delay.
Patent GB-2519514-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for displacement vector component prediction in video coding and decoding
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A two dimensional vector representing a location in a current image comprising blocks of pixels, is encoded. At least one encoding mode used for encoding the blocks is a Intra Block Copy prediction mode, in which a block of pixels is predictively encoded based on a predictor block corresponding to a reconstructed actual block of the current image. The encoding of a displacement vector is improved by introducing a step of prediction of this vector into an INTRA Block Copy encoding mode. Determining prediction information of the vector may comprise using a vector associated to another (e.g. last, left, above) block of the image encoded in a mode using at least a 2D vector for identifying a predictor block e.g. Intra Block Copy mode. The determined prediction information may comprise a plurality of vectors, one vector minimising a rate distortion criterion being selected among the plurality. The location of the predictor block may be constrained within a window, and the prediction information of a vector being determined as invalid if it points outside the window.
Patent GB-2504046-A (GB)
Title: A stair assistance device
Inventor: AMOS RUTH
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2012-06-19
Abstract: A stair assistance device for use with a handrail, the device comprising a sleeve engageable with and slideable relative to the handrail, and a brake element to hinder or prevent sliding movement of the sleeve, wherein, when the sleeve is engaged with a handrail, the brake element is resiliently biased towards the handrail, to hinder or prevent movement of the sleeve when the device is not in use.
Patent GB-2511207-A (GB)
Title: Backrest for a vehicle seat and vehicle seat
Inventor: MELINAMANI NAVEEN
IPC: B60N3/00
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: A backrest 10 for a vehicle seat comprises a support structure 20 and a pocket with an expansion device 22, 26. A first member 22 of the expansion device is fixed to the support structure 20 and a second member 26 of the expansion device is fixed to a main panel 16 of the pocket. A spring element of the expansion device operates to spread the first member 22 and the second member 26 apart from each other to increase the volume of the pocket. The pocket may incorporate a folding table.
Patent GB-2525857-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing the hardness of a material
Inventor: KOEHLER MICHAEL
IPC: G01N3/44
Filed: 2014-05-05
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for testing the hardness of a material comprises a sample support 11, an indenter 12 mounted on an indenter support 14 which is movable in a first manner to bring the indenter into and out of an active position and in a second manner to press the indenter into a sample of material mounted on the support, an imaging apparatus 16 on an optics support 18 mounted on an apparatus frame 20 and being movable in a third manner to bring the imaging apparatus into an active position in which it may be used to view an indentation made by pressing the indenter into a sample mounted on the support, characterised in that the indenter support 14 is supported in the apparatus frame via a loading mechanism 21 operable to move the indenter support in the second manner.
Patent GB-2518533-A (GB)
Title: Sustainable drainage device
Inventor: ARCY BRIAN D
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 2014-09-23
Abstract: A sustainable drainage device (106 figure 1) has a box unit 700 that provides a self-contained sustainable drainage system (SUDS), with flow control, attenuation and water treatment functions. The device can take the form of a rain barrel, a rain garden or of a driveway unit. The device comprises internal partitions 702, 704 which form chambers 706, 708, 710 with at least one partition having a plurality of orifices for regulating flow between chambers. At least one of the chambers may comprise a biological layer 720 to provide a biological degradation of pollutants. The biological layer may comprise plant material planted in soil. A lower portion of the at least one chamber may comprise a filtration material 718 such as gravel.
Patent GB-2524392-A (GB)
Title: A manual transmission
Inventor: HELDMANN OLAF
IPC: F16H63/18
Filed: 2015-02-16
Abstract: A manual dual clutch transmission comprises a first shaft 25, at least one first idler gear 29, 30 and a first selector sleeve 31 movable between a first gear position coupling the first idler gear 30 to the shaft 25 and a neutral position permitting rotation of the idler gear 30 relative to the shaft 25. A first cam follower 58 moves the first selector sleeve 31 along the shaft 25. A first selector shaft 39 is displaceable for displacing the cam follower 58 in the direction of the shaft 25 and carries a first coupling body 41 which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis 40 of the selector shaft 39 between an active position acting on the cam follower 58 and a passive position decoupled from the cam follower 58. Selector shaft 39 is displaced by a grooved cam 67 which is rotated by an actuator 47. The cam 67 moves a pin 44 engaged with a sleeve 56 that is fixed the selector shaft 39. A second selector shaft 38 may displace the cam follower 58 from neutral to a second gear position.
Patent GB-2536243-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: IAN RICHARD WEBB
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 2015-03-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe coupling 100. The coupling 100 comprises a tubular casing 102 having a longitudinal gap 110 between a first free end and a second free end for fitting around a pipe, and a tensioning system 104. The tensioning system 104 comprises two tensioning members 106, 108, one coupled to the first free end of the casing, the other coupled to the second free end. The tensioning members 106, 108 comprise at least one engaging arm, and at least one engaging surface. The tensioning system 104 also comprises at least one fastener. The engaging arm of the first tensioning member 106 slidably engages with the engaging surface of the second tensioning member 108, and vice versa. Upon tightening the fastener, the first tensioning member 106 and the second tensioning member 108 are drawn together to tighten the casing 102 around the outer surface of the pipe, the engaging arms acting on the respective engaging surfaces to substantially prevent the first tensioning member 106 from rotating relative to second tensioning member 108 about the longitudinal axis of the tensioning members 106, 108.