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Patent GB-2482576-A (GB)
Title: A neutrally buoyant underwater weapon clearance appliance
Inventor: LAMBERTUS DETLEF
IPC: B63G7/02
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: A weapon clearance appliance 10 for clearance of underwater weapons 26, such as mines or munitions, by detonation of the weapons. The weapon clearance appliance is provided with means (14, Fig 1) for detachable connection to an unmanned underwater vehicle 12, such that the underwater vehicle is a safe distance away when the weapon is detonated. The volume of the weapon clearance appliance is chosen such that the buoyancy force which acts upon it under water compensates for the force of gravity acting upon it. Therefore, the weapon clearance appliance has neutral buoyancy, as a result of which, after the weapon clearance appliance has been released from the underwater vehicle, there is no need to retrim the underwater vehicle. There is therefore no need for trimming devices on the underwater vehicle. An underwater vehicle having a weapon clearance appliance such as this, and a method for clearance of weapons using a weapon clearance appliance such as this is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2481900-A (GB)
Title: Radio access network nodes which monitor for malfunctioning mobile terminals and initiate counter measures to mitigate network effects
Inventor: FOX DAVID ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2011-07-04
Abstract: A wireless communications network between mobile user equipment and a core network includes multiple nodes base stations (BTS, nodeB), controllers (BSC) and gateways (GGSN, SGSN). Each of these may include an application which monitors data/traffic from the mobile terminals to determine if any are malfunctioning. The malfunction may be due to a fault, virus/malware infection or other reason. The monitor compares mobile terminal behaviour with thresholds for correct and erroneous operation A,B,C,D and if it is determined F that the device is misbehaving a management event (eg. blocking/limiting network traffic access) is triggered H. The normal/erroneous operation thresholds may be based on historical records G or uploaded signatures. The thresholds may be specific to a device, a device family or a particular application running on a device.
Patent GB-2492592-A (GB)
Title: Chimney draught excluder
Inventor: PHILLIPS SALLY BRENDA
IPC: F23L11/02
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: A chimney draught excluder and a method of excluding draughts from chimneys is disclosed. The chimney draught excluder (20, fig.2) comprises a wad of material 30 and a handle 21 fast with the wad of material. The wad is removably insertable into the flue 19 leading from a fireplace 18 to a chimney so that the flue is essentially completely closed, thereby eliminating airflow through the flue. The wad is deployable into the flue and is removable from the flue via the handle using only one hand. Preferably, the wad is deformable and of a suitable size and shape so that it can fit a given shape of flue and form a seal within the flue. The wad may comprise a fabric, such as a closely woven or felted material, felted sheepâ  s wool for example. Preferably, the end of the handle remains visible in the fireplace when the apparatus is inserted into the constriction of the flue, where ornamentation 23A may be attached to the handle for displaying in the fireplace to provide a focal point. When not in use, the sooty wad end of the draught excluder may be stored in a bag (31, fig.8) or other appropriate container.
Patent GB-2493542-A (GB)
Title: Bathing seat
Inventor: SAIDMAN SONYA
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2011-08-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a bathing seat 1 for a child and comprises a base 2 with at least one sucker pad 3 so that it can be adhered to the internal bottom surface of a bath, basin or sink. A collapsible superstructure 5 is mounted on the base. The superstructure has a seat back 6 coupled to the base, a divider 7 coupled to the base at a position opposed to the seat back and a ring structure 8 coupling the seat back and divider. A child to be bathed may be placed within the ring structure with its back against the seat back and its legs straddling the divider. At least the seat back is hollow and inflatable via a valve, and also deflatable via the valve allowing the superstructure to collapse on to the base.
Patent GB-2484400-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical system arc reducing method
Inventor: HOSIER JOHN ROLAND
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A method of controlling an electrosurgical system is described, the system including an electrosurgical generator (10) and an electrosurgical instrument (12) connected to the generator by means of a cable (14). A radio frequency signal is supplied to the electrosurgical instrument (12) at an operating frequency, and the voltage of the radio frequency signal is monitored at a frequency corresponding to the frequency of a resonant circuit established by the electrosurgical instrument (12) together with the cable (14). The monitored voltage is capable of indicating the initiation of arcing from the electrosurgical instrument (12), such that the voltage of the radio frequency signal can be adjusted in response to the monitored voltage at the resonant frequency. The magnitude of the monitored voltage is an indication of the degree of arcing. An electrosurgical system including an arcing detector is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2482824-A (GB)
Title: Data centre simulator
Inventor: NEWCOMBE LIAM
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2010-05-17
Abstract: The invention provides a computer simulation system for simulating a data centre. The simulation system uses a logical representation of the data centre to perform the simulation. This logical representation includes a plurality of nodes representing devices in the data centre. Each node has an input for applied load and outputs for electrical power drawn and losses in the form of heat output. Each node also has a function for calculating the outputs from the inputs. A first set of connections between the nodes represent electrical power drawn by one device in the data centre from another device in the data centre. A second set of connections between the nodes represent a thermal load applied by one device in the data centre to another device in the data centre. The simulator can be run for a series of different operating conditions to map data centre efficiency, for example, or to assess the impact of different IT devices on the data centre.
Patent GB-2498920-A (GB)
Title: Controlling authorisation of supply of fuel to a vehicle
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID
IPC: B67D7/34
Filed: 2011-12-01
Abstract: The system for controlling authorisation of supply of fuel to a vehicle has an authorisation server (5, Fig.3) coupled to a control device 23 at a fuelling station via a communications network 1 to enable data to reach the authorisation server. The authorisation server is configured to communicate with the control device to receive identification data identifying a vehicle requesting fuel, consolidate data from one or more databases 71-75 to determine an authorisation status for the identified vehicle based on the consolidated data and provide the authorisation status to the control device to control whether or not to authorise the supply of fuel to the identified vehicle. Other aspects relate to methods of controlling supply to a vehicle and a control device for a fuel station.
Patent GB-2497291-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hot water storage tank
Inventor: BROOKER CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: The hot water storage tank has an adjustable hot water storage capacity. The hot water storage tank may comprise five chambers fluidly connected with one another in series, each chamber having a 35 litre capacity. The hot water storage tank may also comprise a cold water inlet in a lowermost of the five chambers and a hot water outlet in an uppermost of the five chambers. The chambers may also be arranged horizontally. Each chamber may contain a respective heating coil (A-E), wherein each heating coil is connected to a boiler via solenoid or manual valves 1-5. Water heated by the boiler may pass through selected heating coils so as to heat water in the respective chamber. By controlling which valves are open, the hot water storage tank can provide different volumes of heated water for use in domestic hot water supply. The hot water tank therefore saves energy when compared with large tanks used in domestic houses having a small requirement for heated water, since less water need be heated. Since any water entering the tank is eventually heated, the hot water tank also prevents Legionella.
Patent GB-2497954-A (GB)
Title: Gas lift pump with a sonic generator
Inventor: WHITESIDE RICHARD ERIC
IPC: B01F23/30
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: Gas lift pump apparatus 150 comprising a column 160 having an upright portion 195L through which a liquid medium is pumped by gas lift and a fluid delivery device 100 for delivering a flow of a gaseous fluid into the column at a first location of the column, wherein the column comprises a lift portion 160UP having a continuous unperforated wall and a perforated portion 160P having a perforated wall; the fluid delivery device being operable to deliver the flow of gaseous fluid into the lift portion before it rises to the perforated portion. The apparatus may also comprise a sonic energy generator operable to launch sonic energy into a liquid medium flowing through the column and a bubble generator to provide gas bubbles in liquid in the column, where the apparatus is operable to subject the bubbles to sonic energy generated by the sonic energy generator.
Patent GB-2490806-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool with PCD cutting tip and coolant passages
Inventor: SAMPATH KARTHIK
IPC: B23B27/10
Filed: 2012-05-10
Abstract: The cutting tool 10 for hole-cutting operations on a workpiece when rotated about a central longitudinal axis 12 includes a cylindrical body 22 having a first end 18 for mounting to a machine tool and a second end 16 to perform cutting operations. The body includes a number of coolant passages 40, each being disposed at a first helix angle Î±1 relative to the axis. A number of flutes 28 are formed in the body, each flute including a first portion at the first end of the body, a second portion at the second end of the body, and a transition portion disposed therebetween. The first portion of each flute is disposed at the first helix angle Î¸1 relative to the axis, the second portion of each flute is disposed at a second helix angle Î¸2. The transition portion of each flute is disposed at a third helix angle Î¸3, which is greater than the first helix angle. A method of forming a cutting tool includes brazing a PCD coated nib to a rod and grinding flutes with coolant passages breaking out.
Patent GB-2504456-A (GB)
Title: Temporary fencing panel suitable for use on a slope
Inventor: ENTWISTLE LORNE
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A temporary fencing panel 1, 10 comprises a first 2, 12 and second 3, 13 elongate member defining a frame, the ends of the elongate members being pivotably attached together, one or more further elongate members 16 pivotably connected to or between the other ends of the first 2, 12 and second 3, 13 elongate members and one or more legs 6, 18 that project outwards from the frame. The leg 6, 18 may be a portion of the first member 2, 12. The frame can pivot to produce a parallelogram shape or a triangular shape. The parallelogram shape frame may have two end members 2 and two cross members 3 which may be pivotably attached. A plurality of spaced intermediate members 5 may also be provided and they may be pivotably attached at both ends. The one or more legs 6 may comprise of two, parallel legs that may be parallel to the end members 2 and may project outwards from the frame. The triangular shape frame may comprise a sliding member 15 at one end of the first elongate member 12 and a link 16 pivotably attached to one end of the second elongate member 13; the sliding member 15 can slide along the first member 12 and attach to the link 16. The sliding member 15 may comprise a sliding collar. A third elongate member (19 fig 6) may be pivotably attached to one end of the first elongate member 12 and the other end of the third member (19 fig 6) pivotably attached to the link 16. The link 16 may comprise a pair of struts.
Patent GB-2493430-A (GB)
Title: Assistance apparatus for driving in narrow spaces
Inventor: MOEBUS MARCO
IPC: B60W30/06
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: Driving assistance apparatus 10 is provided for assistance with driving a vehicle along narrow roadways. The apparatus 10 comprises a data acquisition unit 12 for acquiring data on the route trajectory to be covered from wheel and steering angle sensors 14, 16, and a trajectory storage unit 18 for recording the route data. A unit 20 is provided for triggering the motor vehicle on the basis of the recorded route data and for driving along the recorded route in the same or reverse direction. This comprises a satellite navigation unit 28 for determining the absolute position of the motor vehicle as well as digital map data 38 with position attribute data for checking whether the motor vehicle is located in the vicinity of road areas with restricted scope for navigation. In such a case the recording of a trajectory is suggested to the driver. Alternatively, the recording can be done automatically whilst the driver concentrates on manoeuvring. The invention can be for providing parking assistance and provides an option of controlled autonomous driving.
Patent GB-2499319-A (GB)
Title: In-line pH indicator for feeding tube system
Inventor: THORPE STEPHEN
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for use in tube feeding comprises a cylindrical body 110 provided with a first opening 120 and a second opening 130 connected by a flow channel 140. The body 110 comprises reagent 111, for determining a characteristic (preferably pH) of fluid disposed in the body and a transparent window 112 through which the reagent 111 is visible. In use, a first end of an enternal feeding tube releasably engages with the first opening 120. The second, distal end of said feeding tube is disposed inside a patient to be fed. A second feeding tube engages with the second opening 130. The second feeding tube connects the apparatus 100 to a bi-directional pump operable to pump enteral fluid from a reservoir, through the apparatus and into the enternal feeding tube; and to pump fluid from the patient into the body 110 of the apparatus 100. This allows a user to pump fluid from the patient into the body 110 of the apparatus 100 to react with the reagent 111. This thereby provides an indication of the acidity of the fluid, and hence whether the second end of the feeding tube is disposed in the patent's stomach before commencing feeding.
Patent GB-2501008-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for selective subfolder synchronization in a cloud-based environment
Inventor: DORMAN GRIFFIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: In response to a selection, from a user, of a first synchronization state of a first folder in a workspace 302, synchronizing content of the first folder associated with the user based on the first synchronization state regardless of a second synchronization state of a second folder in the workspace 302. The first folder is a subfolder of the second folder. The workspace is preferably provided by a server of a cloud-based environment, and is preferably shared among the user and one or more collaborators of the user. The synchronization state may be "synchronized", "partially synchronized" or "not synchronized".
Patent GB-2503077-A (GB)
Title: Management of a network connection without heartbeat messages
Inventor: LUNA MICHAEL
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: Systems and methods for management of a network connection without heartbeat messages are disclosed. One embodiment describes a distributed proxy system which performs a method for the communication of state between a client and a server in a distributed content delivery network using a state map. The state map sets a predicted communication correspondence frequency and thus eliminates the use or need of heart beat messages to manage session state and/or convey health status of system components. One embodiment relates to using a state map to determine session state at a device 2304 wherein the state map is used to assess if, or when, activity is expected or predicted to occur at the device 2306 and, if the activity does not occur when expected or predicted 2310, the device sends a request for information which would have been received as a result of the activity 2312 or resets (invalidates/purges) the cache state on the device 2314. Other embodiments, of many, described include: using a state status to maintain session state information such that health-status messages need not be transmitted in the network (2406, Figure 24), and conserving network resources (2408, Fig. 24), wherein the state status is determined from information specific to the mobile network to which the device is connected (2402, Fig. 24); and preserving state information between two or more devices by aggregating state information (2502, Fig. 25)to predict a time frame as to when correspondence should be communicated between devices (21504, Fig. 25) and the time frame indicates a tolerable threshold for lack of communication for the correspondence (2508, Fig. 25). Distributed proxy caching arrangements may also be involved.
Patent GB-2513333-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing a storage system
Inventor: BARTLETT ERIC JOHN
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A method and a system for testing a storage system to which is applied a command or a sequence of commands. The storage system has a storage medium 2 and a controller 3, and each command results in an outcome (which may be for example success or failure). The method comprises: storing in a dataset 14 information related to the command 17 and/or the sequence of commands including for each command 8 an address 156 of the storage system the command 8 is applied to, and an outcome of the command. When a sequence of commands is applied, the information stored in the dataset 14 includes an outcome of the sequence of commands. This method further comprises selecting one or more commands from the dataset to be subsequently replayed when the outcome of the at least one command indicates an error. The outcome of the at least one command may be a fault which may be an error on the storage medium address or an error internal to the storage medium or a faulty behavior of the storage system. Alternatively the fault may be an error which occurred during transportation of data between the controller and the storage medium and in particular where the delay between command and response is longer or excessive as compared to a predetermined delay.
Patent GB-2501616-A (GB)
Title: Blank for a Carton or Insert
Inventor: WONNACOTT ROGER JOSEPH
IPC: B65D5/48
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A blank of stiff but foldable board for forming either a substantially parallepiped packaging carton (figure 1) or an insert for a packaging carton (figure 4) for packaging an array of bottles. At least one divider panel 10, 12, 53, 55 which extends substantially vertically on erection of the carton includes cut out, hingeable partitions 14, 15, 58, 59 dividing the erected carton into compartments. At least one neck panel 17, 20 61, 65 provide a plurality of openings 19, 21, 63, 66 for bottle necks is arranged to extend substantially horizontally on erection of the carton, with the openings located above respective centres of the compartments. Two divider panels may be provided, extending parallel to each other in the erected configuration. An outer neck panel 17, 61 may be connected to each divider panel at an upper edge and arranged to extend outwardly from the divider on erection. Skirt panels 18, 62 may extend vertically against a side wall of the erected carton.
Patent GB-2506725-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory mask with integrally formed air inlet connector
Inventor: LEE GARY C J
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: A respiratory mask includes a mask body 1, air inlet 12 and an air inlet connector 13. The air inlet connector 13 is integrally formed at the air inlet 12. The respiratory mask can be directly connected to either of an oxygen tube, an air storage bag, a mist spray tank, a medicine feed tank or a standard air tube of 22 mm, without the need for a separate connector. Preferably, an inner side of the air inlet is provided with a one-way inlet valve plate 2. The respiratory mask decreases the number of the parts and is easy to operate for medical workers to change different pipes, without changing the respiratory mask.
Patent GB-2502472-A (GB)
Title: Sensor Testing Device and Sensor testing method
Inventor: SATO DAISUKE
IPC: G01J5/02
Filed: 2012-01-16
Abstract: Provided is a testing device for verifying the performance of an infrared sensor in an instance in which a measurement object is positioned at each angle across a wide range of angles. The infrared sensor testing device comprises a spot heat source (101), a sensor holder (107), and a signal output unit (109). The sensor holder comprises a rotating stage for holding the sensor in a reference point located at a distance from the spot heat source, the rotating stage tilting the sensor about the reference point in two mutually orthogonal planes that include a straight line linking the reference point and the spot heat source. The signal output unit is configured so that a sensor signal is outputted for every angle by which the sensor is tilted in the two orthogonal planes.
Patent GB-2505343-A (GB)
Title: Pendant lamp
Inventor: WOODGATE TERENCE
IPC: F21S8/06
Filed: 2013-10-23
Abstract: A pendant lamp 1 comprises a lamp body 2 and a lamp holder 3. The lamp body 2 has an opening 7 through which the lamp holder 3 is inserted when in a first orientation. In a second orientation, the lamp holder 3 is wider than the opening 7, so that the lamp body 2 is supported by the lamp holder 3 by an inner surface of the lamp body 2 adjacent to the opening 7 resting on the lamp holder 3. A locking member 13 cooperates with an outer surface of the lamp body 2 adjacent to the opening 7 to retain the lamp holder 3 against the inner surface of the lamp body 2.
Patent GB-2503630-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizing apparatus for inclined legs
Inventor: LEVY OFER
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 2012-04-02
Abstract: Stabilizing apparatus for inclined legs comprises a thigh engageable portion extending generally transversally along the width of the lap of a subject with which the apparatus is bodily engaged, two spaced appendage portions extending downwardly from the thigh engageable portion, a foot engageable portion positionable on an underlying surface, and a portion, such a connecting element and tensioning device, extending from each of the two appendage portions to a foot engageable portion. The two appendage portions are positionable to be substantially in contact with the lateral side of a thigh of the subject. A loop is defined such that each of the portions extending from an appendage portion to a foot engageable portion is suitably tensioned so as to apply forces to a foot engageable portion for resisting a forward foot sliding motion and to an appendage portion for resisting relative transversal motion of an inclined leg.