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Patent GB-2471171-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical flange joint for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: JASKO RYAN MICHAEL
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2010-06-08
Abstract: A joint for a gas turbine engine to reduce thermal gradients across the joints component parts includes, an annular component such as an inner nozzle support (66) having an annular, radially-extending flange 68; an annular second component such as a diffuser having an annular, radially-extending second flange 64 abutting the first flange 68; a plurality of generally radially-extending channels 80,75 passing through at least one of the flanges; a plurality of generally axially-extending channels 92 extending through the second flange 64 and communicating with one of the radial channels 80,75; and a plurality of bolts 74 clamping the flanges together. The exterior surfaces of the annular components are exposed to high temperature gases which can pass from the exterior through the central components of the flange and exit via the axial channels 90. Tabs 104 connected to the fasteners 74 may deflect the flow of hot gas as it exits the axial channels.
Patent GB-2481439-A (GB)
Title: Connection arrangement
Inventor: OXLEY STUART JAMES
IPC: F16B7/18
Filed: 2010-06-25
Abstract: A connection arrangement 10 for connecting perpendicular first and second tubular members 12, 14 includes coaxial circular and larger square openings 20, 22 provided on opposite faces of the tubular member 12. A circular opening 24 is provided in the second tubular member 14 alignable with the openings 20, 22. Further openings 26, 28 are provided in the member 14 on either side of the opening to receive a face of the first member 12 when abutting against the second member 14. A nut 36 is trapped behind the opening 24, and a bolt 38 can extend through the two openings 20, 22 in the first member 12 to engage with the bolt 38 to retain the members 12, 14 together.
Patent GB-2482876-A (GB)
Title: Shading a vehicle window
Inventor: HADDAD LIOR
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2010-08-17
Abstract: A system for shading a window 18 of a motor vehicle 12 has a shade material 16, a first portion of the shade material is adapted to cover an area of the window, a second portion of the shade material is adapted to be located outside the window and a bent portion adapted to be bent over an edge of the window. The system further includes at least one clip10 with a first leg and a second leg. The first leg and the second leg are adapted to press on the shade material thereby frictionally attaching the shade material to the window with the first leg and the second leg.
Patent GB-2475368-A (GB)
Title: Compensation of high spectral orders in diffraction grating-based optical spectrometers
Inventor: NAWRACALA BERND
IPC: G01J3/18
Filed: 2010-09-15
Abstract: Direct compensation of higher order spectral contributions in a grating-based optical spectrometer is provided thus avoiding filter devices such as sorting filters. A light source 200 emits a beam 210 through a sample fluid in flow cell 220. The light beam 210 passes slit 250 and is diffracted by grating 260. The diffracted partial beams 270 hit photo detector 280 e.g. a photo detector array (PDA) at different angles dependent on the wavelength of the partial beam. A photo current intensity is measured, and spectral intensity contributions of higher orders are subtracted from the measured photo current intensity. A correction term for each wavelength, corresponding to a respective position in the spectrometer, may be derived from calibration measurements of the spectrometer using filter 290. The system has particular application in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems.
Patent GB-2474356-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of bromine-containing copolymers
Inventor: BERUBEN DOV
IPC: C07C17/013
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: Bromine-containing copolymers are prepared by copolymerising a vinyl aromatic monomer, such as styrene, and a cyclic polyene monomer, such as cyclododecatriene (CDT) to form copolymerization product, and subsequently brominating the copolymerization product. Also disclosed is a method of preparing bromine-containing copolymers by copolymerising a vinyl aromatic monomer, such as styrene and a brominated unsaturated cyclic monomer such as tetrabromocyclododecene.
Patent GB-2488356-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a swimming pool safety coping element
Inventor: HEMPLEMAN-ADAMS MARK NICHOLAS
IPC: E04H4/14
Filed: 2011-02-25
Abstract: The method comprises forming an outer layer 12 from a low surface energy material, applying a pressure sensitive adhesive 16 to this outer layer and pouring a flowable polymer composition onto this layer and allowing it to set to form an infill portion 14. The method may comprise the further step of cleaning a first surface of the outer layer with an organic solvent, preferably xylene. The low surface energy material is preferably heat cured silicone and the pressure sensitive adhesive may be silicone rubber or a silicate resin. The flowable polymer composition may comprise at least one of the following; vegetable oil, urethane, epoxy, latex, block copolymer, polyethylene foam or polypropylene foam. The flowable polymer may include a filler which is preferably a rubber crumb. A swimming pool safety coping element 10 is also claimed.
Patent GB-2481668-A (GB)
Title: Sensor module for a tissue processor
Inventor: HABERKORN CLAUS
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2011-03-21
Abstract: A sensor module (38, fig 1) for a tissue processor (20, fig 1) comprises a thermal sensor 66 for measuring a temperature of a container (30, fig 1) of the tissue processor, and has a position sensor for detecting a working position of the container. Preferably, the position sensor includes a first switch element 50, which has a contact member in which the thermal sensor is disposed. A second switch element 48 may be provided, which has a switch operating button 76 and a pivotably mounted switch arm 72 coupled with the button, which has a roller 74 at one end for engaging a surface of the first switch element. When the container is in its working position it presses against the first switch containing the thermal sensor. A plurality of containers (30, 32, 34, fig 1) and sensor modules (38, 40, 42, fig 1) may be provided.
Patent GB-2479628-A (GB)
Title: Determining motion of biological organisms using difference images
Inventor: THOMAS NICHOLAS
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2011-04-05
Abstract: A method of determining the motion of a biological object comprises acquiring a time series of images 105 of the object using an imager 104. The series of images comprises successive frames 105, one of which is used as a reference frame fR 106. A series of subtractive images (i.e. difference images) 108-109 is generated by calculating 107 the difference between the corresponding intensity values for each of the acquired images and the reference frame fR 106. One or more measurements are derived 110 from the series of subtractive images, the measurements being statistical measures such as the mean, total or median pixel intensity derived from the subtractive images. Measurements are subject to analysis 111 to determine information about motion/motility 112 of the object. The object under analysis may be a cultured organisms such as zebra fish or C. elegans. Alternatively, the object may be a cell culture, such as a mammalian/human cell culture (e.g. a cardiomyocyte cell culture), a bacterial cell culture, a fungal cell culture, an insect cell culture or a fish cell culture. The method may be automated and used for the purposes of drug discovery and/or toxicological testing. A system for the automated determination of motion of biological objects in accordance with the method is also described.
Patent GB-2477684-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for clinical element extraction, holding, and transmission in a widget-based application
Inventor: LINTHICUM STEVEN ERIC
IPC: G16H80/00
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: Certain example embodiments provide systems and methods for providing clinical element extraction, holding, and transmission in a widget-based application. An example clinical data element communicator system includes a user interface including clinical content retrieved from a plurality of clinical information sources for graphical display to a user. The user interface facilitates user interaction with the displayed clinical content, the clinical content including applications and patient data. The example system also includes a holding area for clinical content and a transmission unit for transmitting the clinical content to one or more recipients. The holding area is displayed as part of the user interface and holds clinical content selected by the user and deposited in the holding area. The clinical element transmission unit receives the clinical content deposited in the holding area, packages the clinical content, and transmits the clinical content in an electronic data message to one or more recipients.
Patent GB-2481892-A (GB)
Title: Inline plasma treatment of an optical fiber cable structure
Inventor: STOPFORD PAUL
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: To treat a surface of an optical fiber cable structure 101, substantially an entire length of the optical fiber cable structure is moved through an inline plasma treatment system 110. As the optical fiber cable structure is moved through the inline plasma treatment system, the surface e.g. a polymer cladding layer of the optical fiber cable structure is continually exposed to plasma. Exposing the surface of the optical fiber cable structure to plasma modifies a characteristic of the surface of the optical cable structure to improve an ability of the surface of the optical fiber cable structure to adhere to a target material. The target material may be an adhesive layer applied by a dispenser 107. The cable may be moved through the system by winding it onto a mandrel 103.
Patent GB-2493187-A (GB)
Title: Diatomaceous earth product
Inventor: RILEY ANDREW MARK
IPC: B01J2/02
Filed: 2011-07-27
Abstract: Diatomaceous earth granulate comprises spray-drying a suspension comprising particles of diatomaceous earth, a liquid medium and a binder, wherein the inorganic solids in the suspension comprise at least 80 wt% diatomaceous earth; and recovering a diatomaceous earth spray-dried granulate. The recovered spray dried granule may be calcined at a temperature of at least 600 oC. The granule may also be formed into a shaped body prior to calcinations. Also disclosed is a granular diatomaceous earth product obtained by the method, which comprises substantially spherical granules each having a shell comprising diatomaceous earth surrounding a hollow core and a method of filtering a liquid which comprises passing the liquid through a filter comprising granules of spray dried diatomaceous earth, or a shaped body formed from granules of diatomaceous earth.
Patent GB-2493752-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for treating a gas stream
Inventor: CLEMENTS CHRISTOPHER JAMES PHILIP
IPC: B01D53/32
Filed: 2011-08-17
Abstract: In an apparatus 10 for treating a gas stream 12, a plasma generator 14 comprises an electrode 22 for energising a source gas to generate a plasma flare by application of a high voltage. An inlet 24 allows the gas stream into the apparatus and directs it into the generated plasma. A scraper 26 is fitted for reciprocating movement from a first position withdrawn from the electrode to a second position for scraping a surface 28 of the electrode to remove solid deposits accumulated on the surface.
Patent GB-2497544-A (GB)
Title: Travelling capsule with two drive mechanisms
Inventor: YU HONGNIAN
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2011-12-13
Abstract: A capsule robot 10, particularly for traversing the gastrointestinal tract, has two systems of propulsion: an inertial mass drive and driven legs. The robot comprises a housing 16 closed by two end caps 18,19, enclosing a pair of linear actuators 22, 24 and first and second sets of legs 12,14. The actuators may be solenoids or linear motors and releasably couple to the legs via grippers (36, figure 4) which can be electromagnets. When the grippers are disengaged the actuators provide an inertial drive; when engaged, the actuators extend the legs through slots 20 in the housing to engage with the wall of the lumen through which the capsule is travelling. The two sets of legs may operate sequentially to drive the capsule forwards. Preferably, the end caps carry an LED light, camera, biopsy instrument and a power and control unit.
Patent GB-2498525-A (GB)
Title: A diamond field effect transistor
Inventor: LANG RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01L29/16
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A diamond semiconductor field effect transistor, comprising: an n-doped diamond backing layer 330, a diamond buffer layer 332 formed on the backing layer, p-doped source and drain diamond contact layer regions 310S, 310D on the buffer layer or in the surface of the buffer layer opposite to the backing layer, the contact layer regions being spaced apart by a gate portion 334 of the buffer layer by a gate length, a dielectric layer 318 formed across the gate portion of the buffer layer and partially extending over the contact layer regions to form the diamond-dielectric interface, source and drain electrodes 312, 314 electrically contacting the contact layer regions, and a gate electrode 320 is provided on the dielectric, wherein the gate portion of the buffer layer has a density of interface states of less than 2 x 1013 cm- 2 and methods of manufacturing such a transistor. The low density of interface states is produced by wet etching followed by oxygen termination.
Patent GB-2500028-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge
Inventor: SAXBY MICHAEL ERNEST
IPC: F42B5/02
Filed: 2012-03-07
Abstract: A cartridge for use in a gun comprises a case 1, a gas generator 3, a piston 2, a stopper 4, and at least one channel for the passage of gas in and / or around the stopper 4. The piston 2 is axially slideably contained in the case 1, the gas generator is located within the case 1 adjacent a first end of the case 1, and the stopper 4 is slideably contained within the piston 2 for closing the at least one channel.
Patent GB-2500228-A (GB)
Title: An oral rehabilitation device with holes in a lip support
Inventor: AKIHIRO TAKAKSHI
IPC: A63B23/03
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: An oral rehabilitation device comprising first 1 and second 4 lip supports each having inner 3 and outer 2 bearing walls which extend away from opposite sides of a base wherein the first support 1 further comprises a first bearing face on a distal end of its inner bearing wall 3 for stopping against an inner side of the upper lip of a patient wherein the bearing face has a plurality of openings 32 cut in it to facilitate deformation of it in use so that it can be in constant contact with an inner side of a lip in use. The openings 32 may be provided in symmetrical series and also on the second lip support 4. The lip supports may be connected by one or a pair of elastic return members 7 or extensions with cooperating loops and tabs. The apertures may have elastic ribs 33 between them. The device is designed to help exercise mouth and face muscles.
Patent GB-2487499-A (GB)
Title: Audio-Visual Signature, Method of Deriving a Signature, and Method of Comparing Audio-Visual Data
Inventor: DIGGINS JONATHAN
IPC: H04H60/56
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A plurality of comparisons are made between first video and/or audio signature data derived from a first video and/or audio sequence and second video and/or audio signature data derived at a plurality of temporal positions within a second video and/or audio sequence. The temporal position of the best match of signature data is established. Derivation of signature characteristics of a plurality of audio samples using a region of interest is disclosed. Formation of a video signature from spatial profile data of video fields or frames is also disclosed. The audio and video signatures can be provided as an audio-visual signature. An audio signature comprising audio signature data and offset data identifying the position of a region of interest is disclosed.
Patent GB-2503871-A (GB)
Title: Data distribution to portable electronic devices
Inventor: MORRIS PAUL
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2012-05-17
Abstract: A system and method for the distribution of data to wireless devices, in particular, a system and method in which voucher data is received by a media viewer (e.g. a television or a gaming device) in conjunction with media data (e.g. TV programme data or game data), and transmitted to a wireless device for use in an electronic payment system. The voucher data could represent a special offer redeemable by selected individuals on their portable electronic devices.
Patent GB-2493069-A (GB)
Title: Rotary kiln for carbon dioxide production from limestone
Inventor: STAMP CLIVE ROGER
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2012-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus for the production of carbon dioxide from limestone is disclosed which includes a nuclear energy source 32 arranged to generate electricity and a rotary kiln 10. The rotary kiln 10 has an inlet 15 for the introduction of limestone and an outlet 19 for the release of carbon dioxide. An electrical resistance heating element 21 disposed within the kiln 10 is arranged to be supplied with electricity derived from the nuclear energy source 32 to raise the temperature of the element 21 for transfer of heat to the interior of the rotary kiln 10. Limestone in the rotary kiln 10 is thereby heated to a temperature sufficient for the release of carbon dioxide.
Patent GB-2505921-A (GB)
Title: A device for use with a hose arrangement
Inventor: SCRAFTON JEREMY
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for use with a hose arrangement comprising a hose (20), the device (1) comprising an inner portion (2) fittable around the hose (20), wherein the inner portion (2) is securable to the hose (20) by at least one fastening means (21).
Patent GB-2507299-A (GB)
Title: Preparing a mobile terminal for reconnection to a different cell in the event of a radio link failure on a serving cell
Inventor: LIESHOUT GERT-JAN VAN
IPC: H04L45/28
Filed: 2012-10-25
Abstract: Preparing a mobile terminal for reconnection to a different cell in the event of a radio link failure on a serving cell by sending signalling data to the mobile terminal for storage as fallback data in the event of a radio link failure.
Patent GB-2507304-A (GB)
Title: Tracking orientation of a rotor during loss of source power
Inventor: POLLARD BRIAN
IPC: H02P6/18
Filed: 2012-10-25
Abstract: A tracking circuit and method are disclosed for tracking an orientation of a rotor of a motor 11, such as a three-phase sensorless, synchronous, sine wave permanent-magnet motor, during a loss of source power to a motor drive. The circuit comprises an electrical energy store 50 for generating a drive signal during periods of loss of source power, and a phase locked loop 31, which is arranged to receive as inputs the drive signal 33 and an induced signal 32 generated during rotation of the rotor during the periods of loss of source power, so that variations in the drive signal become locked to variations in the induced signal. The method comprises storing electrical energy in the store during periods of source power supply to the motor drive and generating a drive signal from the electrical energy store during periods of loss of source power to the motor drive. The method further comprises varying the drive signal in dependence of an induced signal generated by the rotation of the rotor during a loss of source power to the motor drive, to track the orientation of rotor.
Patent GB-2498098-A (GB)
Title: Aquarium with compartments
Inventor: ROBERTS ANDREW SIMON FREDERICK
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2012-12-24
Abstract: Aquarium with compartments that allows culture of plants and small animals to produce a viable food chain or food source to allow a higher animal (fish) to exist in the self-sustaining environment. The aquarium comprises one main chamber 7 and at least one, preferably two, smaller subsidiary chambers 1, 2 which are used as farming compartments. The main chamber is connected to each subsidiary chamber via at least one aperture 4 dimensioned to allow passage of water and water fleas but to prevent passage of fish. The subsidiary chambers are connected by a hole. The aquarium is either provided with a Growlamp or is placed on a windowsill. A partial lid (3, fig 2) heater 10, oxygenator 9, fish hide 6 and algae bag 15 may also be provided. The aquarium can be used to house water fleas (daphnia) 12, filamentous algae, snails 14 and fish 13 amongst other things.
Patent GB-2509775-A (GB)
Title: Cable clamp with adjustable cable aperture
Inventor: CHAPMAN PAUL
IPC: H02G15/007
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A cable clamp comprises a clamp body 50 that defines a circular opening for receiving a cable (e.g. coaxial cable), and a plurality of gripper members 66, 68, 70 that are moveable relative to the clamp body and define an aperture 64 surrounding the cable in the opening. The gripper members 66, 68, 70 enable the aperture 64 to be constricted to accommodate different diameter cables and hold them firmly to create an effective RF radiation seal. The gripper members 66, 68, 70 have a curved cable-engaging face and are mechanically interconnected so that they move together to constrict the aperture 64. A first gripper member 66 is arranged for linear sliding movement with respect to the clamp body 50 and includes a pair of offset projections for engaging an associated second gripper member 68, 70. The second gripper members 68, 70 have a tapered form and are arranged for rotary sliding movement in with respect to the clamp body 50 but in opposite directions. Linear sliding movement of the first gripper member 66 (e.g. via a screw) causes the rotating gripper members 68, 70 to rotate in opposite directions, wherein the tapered form of the members 68, 70 results in constriction of the aperture 64 around the cable.
Patent GB-2510432-A (GB)
Title: A reusable gift wrap capable of retaining shape without any external influence
Inventor: MUIRHEAD GAIL
IPC: B32B15/00
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: A gift wrap 10 comprises at least one flexible textile layer 14, 16 and at least one plastically deformable layer 12 such as aluminium foil or other metal, a surface of the plastically deformable layer being bonded to a surface of the flexible textile layer. There may be a further waterproof layer 18 that may be made of transparent plastic. The purpose of such a gift wrap is that it can retain the shape of the object being wrapped without the use of sticky tape or other external influences. It may further be heat resistant, protect the object from water damage, and be re-usable.
Patent GB-2510585-A (GB)
Title: A data-processing system having a reduced-form card reader
Inventor: INGRAM DAVID PAUL
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: A data-processing system includes a first portable processing device which is a mobile communications device, such as a mobile phone, and has an alphanumeric display, and a second portable processing device, which lacks an alphanumeric display and is a card-reading mobile communications device, the two devices communicating with each other, preferably using the Bluetooth(RTM) wireless protocol. The first processing device performs a data-processing operation and indicates on its display various stages occurring during the data-processing operation and indicates, as one of these stages, when authorization is required and accordingly prompts the insertion of a card into the second processing device. An authorization parameter (PIN or signature) is then entered and this is compared with a valid authorization parameter stored on the card. If the entered and stored authorization parameters match each other, the data-processing operation is completed. Since the second processing device has no display of its own, the display on the first processing device is used to provide instructions and feedback in relation to the use of the system. The second device preferably has a keypad to accept PIN input and LEDs to indicate various outputs. The data processing task may be a payment transaction or document retrieval process.