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Patent GB-2480925-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident security film with void pattern produced by corona discharge plasma treatment.
Inventor: DIMOND MARK LEWIS
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2011-06-06
Abstract: A tamper evident security film in particular for use as a tamper-evident tape comprises a polymer substrate film 10, e.g. of HDPE, and a layer of coloured contrast agent (38, Fig. 3) adhered to the surface of the film. The adherence between the colored contrast layer and the substrate film is modified by selective plasma treatment, e.g. by corona discharge, of the substrate film to create a pattern of adhered regions, having strong adherence, and intervening regions having weak adherence. The substrate film may be plasma treated by passing the film over a patterned roller 6 which has a conductive external surface 14, the pattern, either in relief (Fig. 1a) or cut (Fig. 1b), constituting an array of indicia such as the word "VOID". The roller surface may be a layer of conductive polymer, laser cut to make the pattern. No plasma forms on the outer surface in pattern regions where the roller surface 14 is recessed, so a subsequently applied coloured contrast layer, e.g. polymeric ink, adheres poorly in those regions. An adhesive layer (44, Fig. 3) and protective release layer (46, Fig. 3) are applied over the ink layer.
Patent GB-2492413-A (GB)
Title: Single Packaging for Different Types of Wipes
Inventor: TOMLIN CHARLOTTE LUCY
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 2011-07-01
Abstract: Three attached, sealed sachets 12, 14, 16 form a hygiene pack 10, two of the sachets respectively containing a dry wipe and a wet wipe. The wipes may be the same material, liquid e.g. for cleaning surfaces or a person, being added to the sachet containing the wet wipe prior to sealing the sachet. The packaging may consist of two lateral sheets of waterproof, laminated material e.g. polyester, foil or polyethylene, adhered or bonded together at selected locations e.g. at edges 30-36 and laterally across the width 40, 42 dividing the sheet into integral sealed sachets. Partial cuts 50-54 may provide easy opening. A tear or perforated strip 41, 43 may allow adjacent sachets to be separated. The pack may have four (Figure 2) or six (Figure 3) sachets or may be in booklet form (Figure 4). The third sachet may contain another wipe having the same or different liquid or a different product e.g. gloves, bin bag or toilet seat cover.
Patent GB-2478490-A (GB)
Title: Clip and method for the mounting of panels
Inventor: PRICE GARY MICHAEL
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: In a system for mounting panels, a plurality of clips (14) is distributed at spaced intervals along an edge of a first panel (12A), respective first planar limbs of the clips (14) are located, parallelly to the panel (12A) between the panel (12A) and a structural support (10) for the panel (12A) and an edge of a second panel is brought up to the clips (14) to support the edge of the second panel (12B) on respective second planar limbs of the clips (14) parallelly to the second panel (12B). The system may also make provision for circumstances in which a first panel is not available.
Patent GB-2493395-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer compositions
Inventor: LOW ROBERT ELLIOTT
IPC: C08J9/14
Filed: 2011-08-05
Abstract: A heat transfer composition comprises up to about 30 % by weight carbon dioxide (R-744), from about 30 % to about 80 % by weight difluoromethane (R-32), and 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze), preferably R-1234ze(E). The composition preferably has a low GWP and may further comprise a lubricant, a stabiliser or a flame retardant. The composition may be a refrigerant, a blowing agent, a foam or a sprayable composition. The composition may be used in a heat transfer device e.g. automotive air conditioning systems, chiller refrigeration systems. Also shown are methods of cooling, heating, extraction and cleaning using the composition.
Patent GB-2483347-A (GB)
Title: Display order control for layers of cross sectional image
Inventor: SAKAGAWA YUKIO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2011-08-24
Abstract: An image processing method obtains information regarding an order of display of plural image layers or slices from analyzing S230 a cross sectional image, and performs control S240 such that layer display methods are sequentially changed and plural layers are displayed (Figures 4A-4D) based on the order. Cross-sectional retina (macula lutea) images, from an optical coherence tomography (OCT) fundus camera, may be analysed to select eye layers defined by anatomy using distances from a vitreous body, with layers as display order information. Retinal layers including nerve fibre (NFL), ganglion cell (GCL), inner/outer plexiform (IPL/OPL), inner/outer nuclear (INL/ONL) and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) layers may be imaged; white spots (E01, Figure 3) or cysts (N01) can be highlighted, using layer high importance values. Two or three dimensional (Figures 4E, 4F) display may be used, with either layer boundary lines or layers themselves emphasized, or only selected layers displayed, based on layer luminance; layer display time may be controlled by layer importance or significance. Display order may be list based, with GUI operator input control (Figures 7A-C). Layers may be displayed using grayscale, false colour or maximum intensity projection (MIP) methods.
Patent GB-2484811-A (GB)
Title: Isolating unit for hand-held power tool
Inventor: BRAUN WILLY
IPC: B25D17/04
Filed: 2011-10-17
Abstract: The isolating unit is for isolating an additional or auxiliary handle 10a of a hand-held tool 12a from machine vibrations, in use. The unit includes at least one interface 14a for attaching the additional handle 10a, at least one support region 16a and at least one isolating region 18a. The support region and the isolating region are of an integral construction. The isolating region may have a different wall thickness from the support region. The isolating region may also include at least one film hinge. The tool may be a hammer drill or any other power tool such as a saw, a screwdriver, a miller, a sander or an angle grinder etc.
Patent GB-2486347-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for evaluating layers and interlayer gaps in a multilayer structure
Inventor: LINN JOHN R
IPC: G01B7/02
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating layers 42, 44-48, including interlayer gaps 43, in a multi-layer Structure 40; the multi-layer structure presenting a plurality of edges generally aligned athwart an axis 52; the apparatus 10 (fig. 1) includes: (a) a sensing unit 30, 54 configured for sensing at least one parameter; (b) a positioning unit 22 coupled with the sensing unit; the positioning unit configured to move the sensing unit generally along the axis; and (c) a control unit 16 coupled with at least one of the positioning unit and the sensing unit. The control unit provides an electrical signal to the sensing unit. The control unit monitors changes in the at least one parameter as the sensing unit moves past the plurality of edges. The control unit employs the changes in the at least one parameter to effect the evaluating. The apparatus may measure thickness of the interlayer gaps or measure thickness of the material layers. The sensing unit may comprise an eddy current coil and the parameter sensed may be impedance experienced by the eddy current coil.
Patent GB-2502247-A (GB)
Title: Heat recovery device
Inventor: HUNTER MALCOLM
IPC: F01N3/02
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A heat recovery device 18,28 comprises a conduit juxtaposed with a respiratory through-flow pathway of a heat engine such as a boiler 10 or an internal combustion engine (14, figure 3). The conduit may comprise a copper coil wrapped tightly around pathway. The pathway may be a flue 11 and/or an intake 16 of the boiler or, alternatively, an exhaust pipe (15, figure 3) and/or intake of the internal combustion engine. The conduit may be configured in an open or part-open circuit. For example, both ends of the conduit may be open to the environment in which the conduit is disposed. The device is claimed to engender flow turbulence and vortices in the pathway and also induce electro-magnetic effects that produce interlaced, interwoven, spiral or helical counter-flows (see figure 4B), producing an exhaust flow back pressure load resistance. The device is also claimed to have a beneficial effect upon performance of the heat engine, such as reduced noxious emissions.
Patent GB-2485495-A (GB)
Title: Tunnel field effect devices
Inventor: BJOERK MIKAEL T
IPC: H01L29/06
Filed: 2010-08-30
Abstract: An indirectly induced tunnel emitter for a tunneling field effect transistor (TFET) structure includes an outer sheath that at least partially surrounds an elongated core element, the elongated core element formed from a first semiconductor material; an insulator layer disposed between the outer sheath and the core element; the outer sheath disposed at a location corresponding to a source region of the TFET structure; and a source contact that shorts the outer sheath to the core element; wherein the outer sheath is configured to introduce a carrier concentration in the source region of the core element sufficient for tunneling into a channel region of the TFET structure during an on state.
Patent GB-2484641-A (GB)
Title: Method for optically scanning and measuring an object
Inventor: OSSIG MARTIN
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2010-07-20
Abstract: In a method for optically scanning and measuring an object (O) by means of a laser scanner (10) by a procedure in which a emission light beam (18) modulated with a target frequency (Ï 0)is emitted by means of a light emitter (17), a reception light beam (20) reflected or otherwise scattered in some way from an object (O) in the surroundings of the laser scanner (10) is received, with a measuring clock (fM), as a multiplicty of samples by means of a light receiver (21) and in each case at least the distance (d) from the object (O) is determined from the phase angles (Î¦) of the multiplicity of samples for a plurality of measuring points (X) by means of a control and evaluation device (22), for determining the distances (d), a phase shift (Î Î¦) caused by a distace difference (Î d) of temporal adjacent samples is corrected in order to correct the distances (d).
Patent GB-2499463-A (GB)
Title: Reduced sugar syrups and methods of making reduced sugar syrups
Inventor: ROHIT MEDHEKAR
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A method of making a reduced sugar, lower viscosity syrup comprising jet cooking a slurry of starch or starchy material, a first alpha amylase and an aqueous medium at a first temperature from 100-115 oC, maintaining the slurry at a second temperature from 80-95 oC to produce a saccharide distribution having a DP1 + DP 2 content of 10-25%, a DP3-11 content of 70-90% and a DP11+ content of 0-15 %, subjecting the product to processing steps to provide the reduced sugar lower viscosity syrup, wherein the only type of enzyme used in the method is alpha amylase. The DP4 content of the syrup may be favorably increased by using a maltotetragenic alpha amylase enzyme in combination with the aforementioned alpha amylase enzyme. The syrup is useful in the production of food, beverage, animal feed, animal health and nutrition, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic compositions.
Patent GB-2501067-A (GB)
Title: A text-to-speech system having speaker voice related parameters and speaker attribute related parameters
Inventor: LATORRE-MARTINEZ JAVIER
IPC: G10L13/02
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A text-to-speech method configured to output speech having a selected speaker voice and a selected speaker attribute, said method comprising: inputting text; dividing said inputted text into a sequence of acoustic units; selecting a. speaker for the inputted text; selecting a speaker attribute for the inputted text; converting said sequence of acoustic units to a sequence of speech vectors using an acoustic model; and outputting said sequence of speech vectors as audio with said selected speaker voice and a selected speaker attribute, wherein said acoustic model comprises a first set of parameters relating to speaker voice and a second set of parameters relating to speaker attributes, wherein the first and second set of parameters do not overlap, and wherein selecting a speaker voice comprises selecting parameters from the first set of parameters which give the speaker voice and selecting the speaker attribute comprises selecting the parameters from the second set which give the selected speaker attribute.
Patent GB-2488452-A (GB)
Title: Current-to-voltage converters with dynamic feedback
Inventor: FORGANG STANISLAV W
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus for modifying an output signal indicative of a downhole parameter that may include a carrier conveyable in a wellbore; a negative error compensator; and an output signal device. The negative error compensator may be configured to modify the output of the device to increase or decrease a characteristic of the output signal from the output signal device. Also, a method for modifying an output signal indicative of a downhole parameter that may include modifying a characteristic of an output signal produced by a output signal device in a wellbore using a negative error compensator.
Patent GB-2501514-A (GB)
Title: Method for spraying the udder region of a dairy animal
Inventor: MELLBERG STEN
IPC: A01J7/04
Filed: 2012-04-26
Abstract: Method for spraying the udders or teats of a dairy animal e.g. cows, for example during automatic milking. The method comprises providing a spray device 2 on a robot arm, the device comprising a nozzle 6 with an opening 8 and a fluid channel 10 feeding spray solution from an input port 12 to the opening 8; pumping spray solution through the channel 10 towards the opening 8; heating the spray solution in a heating region 18 of the channel; and spraying the heated solution towards the udder region of the dairy animal. The method may comprise measuring the temperature of the spray solution using downstream sensor 20A or upstream sensor 20B. The spray solution may be heated based on the measured temperature or the ambient temperature. The fluid channel 10 may be insulated. An apparatus comprising the spray device, sensors, a user interface and a control unit is also claimed.
Patent GB-2503421-A (GB)
Title: A fluid treatment apparatus
Inventor: ROGERS NICHOLAS JASON
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: An apparatus 100 suitable for treating a fluid comprises an inlet 111 in communication with a first chamber 110 and a second chamber 120 in communication with first and second outlets. The first and second chambers share one or more common dividing walls 102e, which are pierced by one or more apertures 103. A distance between an entrance to the first outlet 105 and a base of the second chamber is less than a distance between an entrance to the second outlet 106 and the base of the second chamber. At least a part of the one or more common walls extends from the base of the second chamber by a distance less than a distance between the base of the second chamber and the entrance to the second outlet. The apparatus may form an enclosed box with a lid 132. The apparatus may be used to remove grease and other debris from waste water.
Patent GB-2492449-A (GB)
Title: Self Adjustable Strap Assembly
Inventor: LOUDENSLAGER JOHN H
IPC: A44B11/04
Filed: 2012-05-22
Abstract: A bag having automatically adjustable carrying strap system; the system comprising a connector plate 104 with front 128 and rear 130 surfaces; a first bridge portion 132; a second bridge portion 134; the first and second bridge portions define first 144 and second 146 channels. The first and second channels may define a first pathway for receiving first carrying strap (110, Fig 2) which may be aligned along a longitudinal axis. The bridge portions may be parallel. The connector may be placed on a golf bag or other carrying apparatus. The carrying straps may overlap each other along the plate, and may move relative to each other without manual intervention. The second carrying strap (112, Fig 2) may turn within the transverse space defined between raised portions. The straps may comprise a shoulder pad (116, 114, Figure 2).
Patent GB-2490058-A (GB)
Title: Method for decoding system information in a user equipment
Inventor: CALLENDER CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A UE in the idle or semi-idle state determines (308) that a wirelessly received signal is scrambled by a scrambling code that is not within a locally stored list of scrambling codes received from its serving network node, and applies a rule (310) to determine from the scrambling code whether to decode broadcast system information that is transmitted by an access node using the scrambling code. The UE either scans all frequencies in the locally stored list utilising all possible UTRA scrambling codes or excludes those scrambling codes within an exclusionary list received from the serving network node. When system information is decoded the identity of the access node is determined and the signal strength of the received signal and access node identity are stored and sent in an uplink measurement report.
Patent GB-2508802-A (GB)
Title: Estimating sulphur release in desulphation process of NOx trap
Inventor: ARGOLINI ROBERTO
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: A method of estimating the sulphur release during a desulphation process of a lean NOx trap based on a space velocity 10, a catalyst temperature 11, an air/fuel ratio 12 and a DeSOx rich time duration 13. A plurality of regression coefficients 21 are provided, a line segment 23 is modelled, and a sulphur release quantity 26 is calculated in percentage. The line segment may be obtained by a linear interpolation between a sulphur release model at a time point i, and a sulphur release model at a time point i+1. The method may be repeated twice for a fresh lean NOx trap and for an aged lean NOx trap. The method may include interpolating a sulphur release quantity in percentage for a fresh lean NOx trap and for an aged lean NOx trap using a callibratable ageing factor, thus providing a sulphur release quantity in percentage, also determined by the lean NOx trap ageing status.
Patent GB-2493477-A (GB)
Title: Identifying an elevation in temperature in a tin article
Inventor: WOODS TRISH
IPC: C23C22/58
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A method of identifying an elevation in temperature in a tin article comprises monitoring the colour of the surface of the tin article, wherein at least a portion of the surface being monitored has been treated at ambient temperature by contacting the surface with a thiosulphate solution. Preferably, the solution is neutral or acidic. In one embodiment, the solution can contain sodium thiosulphate, citric acid and may further comprise a copper salt, together with acetone and/or glycerol. The tin article may comprise at least 50% by weight tin. Suitably, the tin article comprises an alloy of tin, such as pewter. The solution can be contacted with the article for a period of 1 to 20 minutes and the surface of the article may then be quenched once contact with the solution has ceased. At least a portion of the surface of the article which is to be contacted with the solution can be cleaned prior to contact with the solution.
Patent GB-2510337-A (GB)
Title: Beverage temperature measuring and monitoring unit
Inventor: CRUMP STEVEN PAUL
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: A liquid beverage temperature measuring and monitoring unit comprises a temperature sensitive probe A and an attachment means E to attach the unit to a beverage container using a spring-loaded clip device. A visual display unit B may be provided operated by buttons F&G to display the beverages temperature. An audible and visual alarm may be activated when a pre-set temperature is measured by the temperature sensitive probe.
Patent GB-2500513-A (GB)
Title: Fish-Thru screen apparatus and method
Inventor: BEYNON DOUGLAS A
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2012-01-03
Abstract: A down hole apparatus for filtering debris from a fluid in a well bore including a screen sub, a diverter assembly connected to the screen sub, a screen section extending from the diverter assembly and connected to the screen sub. The screen section includes a plurality of openings for filtering debris from the fluid. The debris collects in an annulus between the screen section and the screen sub. The diverter assembly includes a detachable plug having a fishing portion capable of engaging a fishing tool. Removal of the detachable plug with a fishing tool opens a central passage through the diverter assembly and the screen section. The diverter assembly may include an outer and an inner body and one or more passages between the outer and inner bodies. The detachable plug may include one or more dog members capable of engaging the inner body.
Patent GB-2501833-A (GB)
Title: Method for acquiring seismic data
Inventor: GEREA CONSTANTIN
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2012-02-20
Abstract: The invention relates to lines of receivers arranged in an area to be explored and provided with geophones (15, 16) in respective receiver positions for measuring seismic waves from the subsoil. The lines of receivers include first parallel lines (10, 20) and second lines (30) parallel to the first lines and located in intermediate positions between the first lines. Seismic waves are emitted from source positions located along the first lines of receivers, and seismic data, representing waves measured by the various geophones in response to the emitted waves, are obtained. Said first seismic data are processed by seismic interferometry in order to estimate other seismic data representing responses, in at least some of the receiver positions, to waves emitted from a virtual source located in a receiver position (35) along a second line (30).
Patent GB-2516959-A (GB)
Title: Gas filling apparatus and method
Inventor: CORT COLIN
IPC: F17C5/00
Filed: 2013-08-08
Abstract: A gas filling apparatus and method for filling a plurality of gas storage vessels 2a-2d with a gas, the apparatus comprising a plurality of gas filling ports 3a-3d, each port configured to introduce gas into one of the gas storage vessels, and a controller 5 configured to supply gas to the gas filling ports for filling the vessels and to control the supply of gas to all of the gas filling ports based on a property of any one of the vessels. Preferably the gas is hydrogen for a fuel cell system which is absorbed by a metal hydride fuel storage material, within the vessels. Supply is via a common manifold 7 and the property of the vessels measured is temperature. Also disclosed is an embodiment wherein the vessels are arranged to be filled in series. A further embodiment includes a vessel with a gas storage material. A further embodiment includes controlling the flow of gas so as to regulate temperature of the vessels. A further embodiment includes a gas storage vessel and a fuel cell power source.
Patent GB-2522428-A (GB)
Title: Heat pipe cooling of power cables
Inventor: ASKELAND AUDUN MAGNE
IPC: H01B7/42
Filed: 2014-01-23
Abstract: Vapour phase cooling in the form of a heat pipe 234 is used to transport the excessive heat from a hot spot on an electrical power transmission cable to a colder spot. Such hot spots can exist where an electrical or umbilical cable used to provide electrical power exits the water to a surface facility. The colder spot can be where the cable/umbilical can be split out into separate elements. The hot end of the heat pipe may make use of fins 238 to dissipate the heat, but other mechanisms are mentioned. In a separate embodiment the heat pipe 234 is replaced by a solid heat transport means (824, fig 8).
Patent GB-2509623-A (GB)
Title: Load-sharing ram packer for ram type blowout preventers
Inventor: JURENA JOHNNY EVERETT
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2012-08-29
Abstract: A ram block includes an upper ram arm, a lower ram arm, a packer channel, and a packer disposed at least partially within the packer channel. The packer includes a skeletal member that is configured to couple to the upper ram arm and the lower ram arm to oppose vertical separation of the ram arms.