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Patent GB-2482717-A (GB)
Title: A cover to attach artificial trailing plants to a wheelie bin
Inventor: ASTLE DINA KAREN
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2010-08-12
Abstract: A cover 1, 2 to which artificial trailing plants 6 are attached is detachably fixed to a wheelie bin. This results in the plants flowing down the sides of the wheelie bin (fig 2), giving it the appearance of a large flower pot, while being easily moved to the side so as to not obstruct the opening. Ideally the cover is easy to remove in preparation for collection of the bin. The plants preferably attach 7 to the cover via stapled 5 rings 4. The detachable fixing may be of hook and loop form. The cover can have handles 3.
Patent GB-2470671-A (GB)
Title: Coupling for a vehicle-engine cooling fan
Inventor: HOLMES BERNARD JOSEPH
IPC: F01P7/08
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: A coupling (10) for a vehicle-engine cooling fan comprises first and second parts (12,14). A clutch plate (30) provided on the first part is biased into engagement with the second part by a spring (34), for transferring drive. On rotation of the first part, a plurality of radial weights (40) disposed around the spring generates a centrifugal force which is transferred to the clutch plate by link members (46). When the rotation reaches a threshold speed, a component of the force is sufficient to overcome the spring force and the clutch plate (30) is actuated from the engaged position to the disengaged position and drive ceases to be transferred to the second part (14).
Patent GB-2473118-A (GB)
Title: Panel retaining apparatus
Inventor: YOUNG STEVEN CHARLES
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2010-08-24
Abstract: An apparatus for a retaining an insulation panel (12, fig 8), whereby the apparatus comprises a positioning element 30a,b configured to associate with the panel and allows relative positioning of the panel with respect to a support beam(16, fig 8). The support beam may be a floor, wall or roof support beam, such as a rafter. The apparatus may comprise one or more retaining arms 40a,b which may taper inwardly. The retaining arm may comprise one or more support protrusions 80 and may further comprise one or more panel protrusions 70, which, in use, act to secure the apparatus to the support beam or the panel respectively.
Patent GB-2483518-A (GB)
Title: A photon detector
Inventor: YUAN ZHILIANG
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2010-09-13
Abstract: A photon detection system uses an avalanche photodiode (APD), a biasing circuit configured to reverse bias said avalanche photodiode and a circuit configured to measure the DC bias current flowing through the avalanche photodiode. This can be used to detect blinding attacks in quantum cryptography by providing a pulse stream or disabling APD output when the measured current exceeds a specified value. A component compensating for the capacitive response of the APD may be used.
Patent GB-2472356-A (GB)
Title: High energy x-ray inspection system using a fan-shaped beam and collimated backscatter detectors
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: G01N23/203
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: This invention provides an x-ray scanning system for scanning an object (22) in a scanning zone. The system comprises an x-ray linear accelerator (20) arranged to irradiate the object with x- radiation having a peak energy of at least 900keV. The system also comprises a back-scatter detector (26) arranged to detect radiation back-scattered from the object. The radiation beam is cone-shaped or fan-shaped and arranged to irradiate the object over a plurality of regions within a single irradiation event. The back-scatter detector comprises a plurality of detection elements, each detection element being arranged to detect scattered radiation from a predefined part of the scanning zone by use of collimators such as zone plates. A signal processor (40) arranged to calculate scatter intensity across the plurality of detector elements.
Patent GB-2486249-A (GB)
Title: Door closer with hydraulic damper
Inventor: REID ALISTER PETER
IPC: E05F3/12
Filed: 2010-12-09
Abstract: A door closer comprising an elongate housing, a plunger, a biasing element disposed in the housing, a tension member, an anchor element assembly with a mounting member, and a hydraulic damper for damping the movement of the plunger within the housing. The hydraulic damper comprises a restrictor valve with a threaded adjuster pin with a needle valve member 55 to adjustably restrict the flow of hydraulic fluid between first and second fluid conduits. The needle valve member has a continuously conically tapered part 70 extending rearwardly from a free end 150 towards a threaded portion 152 of the member, relative rotation of the threaded portions 152 154 causes the tapered portion to move towards and away from a coaxial cylindrical surface of a valve bore. A forward region of the tapered part having a smaller diameter 156 D    than the diameter of the cylindrical surface d   , and a rearward region 158 D       of the tapered part having a diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical surface. Preferably the taper surface is inclined at an angle of 1 degree and the hydraulic fluid has a viscosity of 60 centistokes at room temperature.
Patent GB-2476578-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a failed component in a network system
Inventor: SONODA MASATAKA
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2010-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus for selecting a candidate failed component, which is causing errors in a network system, from a plurality of components in the network system. The apparatus includes a processor for executing a procedure. The procedure includes determining a relation class 23 of a relationship between the plurality of components in the system on the basis of configuration information 21 of the network system, each of the relations being classified into one of the relation classes in accordance with a direction of an error propagation, determining an investigation range 12 for each component experiencing an error on the basis of investigation information 24 including an error type of an error occurred in each component and an investigation direction corresponding to the relation class, the investigation range being a set of the components to be investigated, and selecting a component as the candidate failed component 13 on the basis of an appearance frequency of each component in the investigation ranges as the candidate. The investigation range may be specified by a tree of components such that only a subset of the components are investigated within, for example, a specified number of hops of the component experiencing the error.
Patent GB-2479451-A (GB)
Title: Petaloid Container Base with Reduced Diameter Contact Circle
Inventor: QUASTERS MIKAEL
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2011-04-06
Abstract: Petaloid base for a self-standing container 10 e.g. keg or bottle has a spheroidal, preferably hemispherical underlying base contour 14 and spheroidal, preferably ovoid foot projections 16 interrupting the base contour. Projections 16 may radiate from a central, polygonal, convex protrusion 18 in the base having longitudinal axes 20 extending outward and upwards in a conical formation from the central axis of the base. The intersection of the foot projection with the base 26 may be of concave cross section. Valleys 22 formed between the feet may extend from apices 24 of the polygonal protrusion and widen towards the outside of the base. The outermost edge of the foot formations may lie inwardly of the outer walls of the container, determined by a given ratio. The shape resists stress cracking, maximises capacity relative to the height of the container and reduces the surface area of the base and hence material usage.
Patent GB-2489746-A (GB)
Title: Streaming out of sequence frames for computer animation
Inventor: THORNE PHILIP JOHN
IPC: G06T13/00
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: The frames of a computer animation are rearranged into an order of priority prior to download that allows key views 1,3,5,7,9,11,13 to be downloaded and shown first followed by intermediate views 2,4,6,8,10,14 with all frames are spliced back into their original sequential order to complete the animation. An example would be where you have an asymmetric three dimensional product, where the first frame to download could show the left side, the second frame the right side, the third the front, the fourth the back etc. with intermediate views being inter-spliced as the viewer lingers.
Patent GB-2492817-A (GB)
Title: Blender to reduce cavitations
Inventor: GORT-BARTEN ALEX
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A blender having a jug 2 adapted to receive a cutter assembly 7 driven by a motor 5. The cutter assembly is disposed in a way such that, in use, a first mixing zone is formed below the cutter assembly, a second mixing zone is formed above the cutter assembly and optionally a chopping zone is formed between the first and second mixing zones. A motor rotates the cutter assembly to create a vortex in the material within the blender jug. The blender jug being provided, with a fin 9 disposed on an interior surface of the blender jug to impede rotational travel in the material in the jug. The fin may have a curved face 11 with a curved cross-section such that a tangent the apex of fin substantially points to the centre of the blender jug and wherein the fin causes the vortex wave to collapse. The cutter assembly may comprise a plurality of opposed blades each blade being angled away from the centre of the cutting assembly at a different angle from that of the other pairs. There may be two fins located on substantially opposite sides of the jug.
Patent GB-2493006-A (GB)
Title: Inclined plane generator drive system
Inventor: FOTHERGILL AL
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 2011-07-21
Abstract: A drive assembly e.g. for an electricity generator comprises a first vehicle 13 which travels along an inclined track 12 and a second vehicle 15 which travels along a second track 14. The second track 14 has a substantially horizontal portion 14c and a pivoted portion 14d. When the second vehicle 15 is on the horizontal portion 14c, the weight of the first vehicle 13 pulls it along the track as shown, driving pulley 11 and pulling the second vehicle 15. The second vehicle 15 then transfers to the pivoted track portion 14d, which is tilted downwards by drive mechanism 18, and drive projection 27. The second vehicle 15 then moves back along its track 14 and returns the first vehicle 13 to its starting position; the pivoted track portion is then returned to a horizontal position to allow the cycle to repeat. The drive mechanism 18 is powered by a change in fluid level e.g. of a river, or waves of the sea.
Patent GB-2480200-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the utilisation of thermal radiation
Inventor: BOYLE DAVID HUGO
IPC: F03G6/00
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus for the utilisation of thermal radiation having a thermosensitive member, a Fresnel lens for selectively directing thermal radiation onto the thermosensitive member, and a generator means for converting the resulting expansion and contraction of the thermosensitive member into electrical power. The thermosensitive member may be a hollow elongate rod through which fluid may be channelled. The fluid may be salt water and the thermal radiation may be used to transfom the water into steam to thereby desalinate the water.
Patent GB-2484389-A (GB)
Title: Display package for a toy
Inventor: PEDERSEN BRADLEY DONALD
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A packaged article 10 comprising in combination the article retained within packing having at least a portion by which the article may be visually observed; wherein the article has operation means 20 to effect operations of a desired function of the article; and control means by which the packing operation means 58 is controlled and the packing allows of access to the control means to effect operation of said operation means to produce the desired function. As a result, the desired function of the article can be tested and seen by a potential purchaser even though the article is still sealed in its package. The package may include a rigid plastic film 50 affixed to a cardboard backing 52. The packing operation means may comprise a flexible strip 58, which is biased against button 20 of the article, the strip maybe moved out of contact with the button to effect activation of the article. The desired function may be the production of light to illuminate an object or may affect mechanical movement of the article. The article may be a flashlight and nightlight in combination.
Patent GB-2496688-A (GB)
Title: Phytocannabinoids for use in the treatment of intestinal inflammatory diseases
Inventor: IZZO ANGELO ANTONIO
IPC: A61K31/05
Filed: 2011-11-21
Abstract: One or more of the phytocannabinoids tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), or cannabidivarin (CBDV) for use in the treatment of intestinal inflammatory diseases. Preferably the intestinal inflammatory disease is either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. The one or more phytocannabinoids may be synthetic or isolated. The one or more phytocannabinoids may be present as an extract from a cannabis plant, preferably a botanic drug substance. The botanical drug substance preferably comprises a phytocannabinoid-containing component comprising greater than 50% (w/w) of the botanical drug substance (BDS) and a non-phytocannabinoid containing component comprising less than 50% (w/w) of the BDS. The non-phytocannabinoid containing component may comprise terpenes, sterols, triglycerides, alkanes, squalenes, tocopherols, and carotenoids.
Patent GB-2487119-A (GB)
Title: A retractable cosmetics applicator
Inventor: TRANCHANT JEAN-FRANA OIS
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A cosmetic applicator comprising: a sheath 16 that extends along a longitudinal axis to a free end and a handle 18 connected to the sheath 16. A central stem (14, fig.1A) extends along the longitudinal axis to a free end (14a, fig.1A) where an applicator head 12 is located. The central stem (14, fig.1A) and the sheath 16 are slidably mounted relative to each other, the sheath 16 forming, at its free end 16a, a wiper member that is adapted to wipe the applicator head 12 as it passes from a working position extended from the sheath 16, to a retracted position. The sheath 16 further presents, at its free end, at least one recess (20, 21) that passes radially therethrough. The recesses (20, 21) may be arranged symmetrically about the longitudinal axis of the sheath 16, and they may be various shapes (see figures 5A and 5B). The length of the stem is adapted so that the applicator head 12 is capable of facing a recess (20, 21) portion on being wiped by the wiper member.
Patent GB-2484433-A (GB)
Title: Hinge
Inventor: TRACY MARK
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2009-07-28
Abstract: To attach a first part of a computing device to a second part of a computing device a clutch 105 can be used. The clutch can include a first side 113 and a second side 114. The clutch can attach to a first part of the computing device. A shaft 110 can extend from the clutch on the first side. A mounting bracket 120 can attach the shaft to the second part of the computing device.
Patent GB-2500052-A (GB)
Title: Target detection
Inventor: STECKEL JAN
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2012-03-08
Abstract: A free-space sonar or radar-based sensor for localization of a target comprises a wide or ultra-wide band emitter, and a two-dimensional sparse array of spatially randomly or irregularly positioned receivers for receiving the wide or ultra-wide band signal after reflection at the target. Processing involves a matched filter, spatial bandpass filtering and the extraction of a signal envelope. The target is located in azimuth and elevation. Sidelobe / interference effects are overcome.
Patent GB-2488743-A (GB)
Title: Physiological monitoring device and method
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN MCCUNE
IPC: A61B5/0402
Filed: 2010-12-23
Abstract: A physiological monitoring device (1) adapted to be worn by a subject, comprising one or more electrodes (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e) adapted to be placed on the subject and to detect physiological signals from the subject, a physiological signal detector (7, 9) which receives the physiological signals from the electrodes, a motion detector (H] which detects motion of the subject, a microprocessor (13) which receives physiological signals from the physiological signal detector and motion signals from the motion detector, and correlates the motion signals with analysis of the physiological signals, such that at any point of time when motion of the subject is equal to or greater than a motion threshold, analysis of the physiological signals is disregarded.
Patent GB-2507282-A (GB)
Title: Wall hanging adjuster
Inventor: SYMONDS DAVID
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: An adjustable wall hanger suitable for mounting and supporting an object with at least one downwardly facing surface 10 on a vertical surface 1, consists of a fixing mechanism which comprises a spacer unit 4 containing a channel for receiving a screw 3, nail or the like for securing the spacer unit to the vertical surface, an arm 7 extending substantially perpendicular to the spacer unit, and a cap 8 mounted on the arm to engage the downwardly facing surface and capable of longitudinal movement relative to the arm to adjust the combined length of the cap and the arm. Using two or more of these devices allows the position of the mounted object to be adjusted and levelled. The arm and cap may be threaded. The spacer unit may have one or more partially cut divisions 5 along its length to allow adjustment of its length by fully cutting one of the divisions.
Patent GB-2496303-A (GB)
Title: Latch device with coil shaped torsion spring and stopper member
Inventor: HASEGAWA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2012-10-30
Abstract: A latch device for a vehicle console comprising a base member 5, a pivotal member 4 pivotal relative to the base with hook portion 12 for engaging with a catch on a further portion, a coil shaped torsion spring 7 having a first end fixed to the pivotal member 7a and a second end 7b pressed against a projection 13 on the pivotal member and a stopper member 23 on the base member. When connecting the pivotal member to the base member, the pivotal member is moved toward the base member such that the second of the torsion spring comes into contact with the stopper member while releasing it from being in contact with the projection to cause, once the pivotal member is properly connected, a biasing force between the pivotal member and the base. This allows easier installation of the pivotal member on the base as the spring becomes preloaded by the use of the projection.
Patent GB-2509118-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing multiply charged ions
Inventor: CRAMER RAINER KARL
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A method for producing multiply charged ions is provided in which a laser 12 is used to ablate a sample 6 comprising a matrix composition and an analyte, this sample being in the liquid phase when it is ablated. The multiply charged ions produced are introduced to a mass spectrometer 8 through a heated conduit 1. The matrix composition comprises: a non-volatile component such as glycerol, triethylamine or an ionic liquid; a matrix material such as DHB, CHCA or a different cinnamic acid derivative; and, optionally, a solvent such as ammonium phosphate (in water) and methanol. The laser may operate at infrared or ultraviolet wavelengths.
Patent GB-2509992-A (GB)
Title: A reusable external nasal passage dilator
Inventor: ANDIS ALLEN RICHARD
IPC: A61F5/08
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: A reusable nasal passage dilator 10 comprises a flexible strip member 12 with an inner surface 14 and an outer surface 16 and a first adhesive bandage 18, having an adhesive surface 20 and a non-Â­adhesive surface 22. The outer surface of the flexible strip member is secured onto the adhesive surface of the first adhesive bandage, thereby temporarily securing the flexible strip member to the bandage. The flexible strip member and the first adhesive bandage are positioned onto a user's nose 24. The flexible strip member and first adhesive bandage are then removed from the user's nose after a period of use and the outer surface of the flexible strip member and the adhesive surface of the first adhesive bandage are separated. The flexible strip member may be used with a subsequent adhesive bandage.
Patent GB-2503064-A (GB)
Title: Thiophene compound and use thereof
Inventor: HUYNH TAN-PHAT
IPC: C08G61/12
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: A thiophene compound of structural formula (formula 1) (formula 1) Where (formula 1a) OR (formula lb); a polymer prepared using the thiophene compound and use of the polymer in a chemo-sensor for determination of adenosine-5-triphosphate or as a material for controlled release of adenosine-5-triphosphate.
Patent GB-2499905-A (GB)
Title: Large block random write solid state hot spare for shingled disc drive RAID
Inventor: BANDIC ZVONIMIR Z
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: A method and a storage system for implementing a sustained large block random write performance mechanism for shingled magnetic recording (SMR) drives 102 in a redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID) 108. A Solid state drive 106 (SSD) is provided with the SMR drives in the RAID. The SSD is used in a hot spare mode, which is activated when a large block random-write event is identified for a SMR drive in the RAID. In the hot spare mode, the SSD temporarily receives new incoming writes for the identified SMR drive. Then the identified SMR drive is updated from the SSD to restore the state of the identified SMR drive, and operations continue with normal writing only using the SMR drives in the RAID. The large block random write might be an exception region (E-region) destage cycle or a defragmentation of an SMR drive in the RAID.
Patent GB-2514594-A (GB)
Title: Medical device
Inventor: GRANT SUSAN
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2013-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device for treating or ameliorating a hand- or foot-related medical condition. The device comprises a glove 4 or sock (22, see figure 2) configured to receive a users hand or foot, a mitt 9 surrounding the glove 4 or sock 22, and a space 11 disposed therebetween and containing temperature control means 10, 32 for modulating the temperature of the glove or sock to thereby treat or ameliorate the hand- or foot-related condition. The temperature control means may be a grain or seed, such as millet, rapeseed, canary seed, flax seed or wheat, or a polymer cooling crystal. The glove or sock may be made from cotton, silk, satin or polyester. The device containing seeds or grains may be placed in a microwave oven to heat the grain or seed, or in a freezer to cool the grain or seed. The device containing polymer crystals may be placed in water for a cooling effect.
Patent GB-2515767-A (GB)
Title: Controller for a brushless motor
Inventor: ZHENG LIBO
IPC: H02P6/24
Filed: 2013-07-02
Abstract: When a controller for a brushless motor operates in normal mode, the controller generates control signals for exciting a winding of the motor, monitors the magnitude of an input voltage V_DC, and switches to under-voltage mode in the event that the input voltage drops below an under-voltage threshold. When in under-voltage mode, the controller suspends excitation of the winding, monitors the input voltage V_DC and switches to normal mode if it exceeds a restart threshold but resets itself in the event that the supply voltage V_DD used to power the controller drops below a brown-out threshold. The restart threshold can be greater than the under voltage threshold. If while in normal mode the controller detects an error such as a speed or temperature being outside normal limits it enters an error mode in which excitation is suspended and the under voltage threshold is set to a threshold that is greater than that used normal mode, that may differ from the measured input voltage by a fixed amount. The output of a digital to analogue converter DAC can be set to either threshold level, which is compared with the input voltage by comparator (fig 4, 18). The DAC and comparator can also be used to measure the input voltage.