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Patent GB-2516921-A (GB)
Title: Packaged Food item and method
Inventor: LLOYD ADAM
IPC: B65D85/60
Filed: 2013-08-07
Abstract: A package 3 adapted to hold a food item, such as chocolate 2, comprising a first package part 5 with a receptacle 9, with an inner face, having an opening with an edge 6 extending at least partially around the opening. A second package part 4, which may be a sheet of film, is attached to the edge. An enclosure is formed via an association between the first and second package parts and this enclosure holds the food item. The inner face is adapted to conform to a shaped portion of a surface of the food item, like a mould. The second package part is preferably sealed to the first package part, with a flange 7 attached to the edge to aid in removing the first package part. This sealing preferably requires no application of heat or pressure, which may affect the food item. In a second embodiment the first and second package parts are formed from the same sheet of film, as a unitary item, and folded together to form the package. The package may be part of a multi-pack provided with lines of weakness. The receptacle may be suitable for the provision of display of the item, graphics, or text. The food item may be a moulded biscuit or cake. Also detailed are the ingredients for chocolate.
Patent GB-2520235-A (GB)
Title: A nursing bra
Inventor: BENHAMAMA BOSHRA
IPC: A41C3/04
Filed: 2013-08-31
Abstract: A nursing bra 1 for wearing by breastfeeding mothers comprising a pair of breast cups (2, fig 1) to support the breasts of the wearer that are connected together, a chest band 3 extending from the outer side of each cup and wrapping around the torso of the wearer, and at least one of the cups having an internal pocket 4 to receive a breast pad (5, fig 4). The pocket 4 holds the breast pad in position to absorb leaking breast milk, and has an opening (6, fig 3) that may be covered by a flap in use. Preferably at least one of the cups or at least a portion of one of the cups (2, fig 1) can be partly removed to allow an infant access to the breast of the wearer.
Patent GB-2518416-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery Display and Storage
Inventor: BOWER ANNE
IPC: A47F7/02
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: An apparatus for retaining, displaying and presenting jewellery such as earrings comprises a board having a plurality of holes 4 extending through it, wherein each hole is configured so as to have at least two spaced extremities or lobes disposed 26 such that when the apparatus is in use the extremities are substantially downwardly-extending. Additional downwardly extending notches 6 may be provided in the side edges of the board. The board may be adapted for mounting on a wall or like vertical surface or may be provided with a bracket so that it may be stood on a horizontal surface. In use, each hole retains a pair of earrings, one in each extremity, with the whole providing an aesthetically attractive jewellery display.
Patent GB-2521224-A (GB)
Title: Radio communications
Inventor: ENGELIEN-LOPES DAVID ALEXANDRE
IPC: H04W84/20
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: A slave device 8 wanting to connect to a master device 2 using Bluetooth Low Energy protocol transmits an advertisement message 22 comprising a data value representing RSSI to master device 2. This indicates to the master the minimum signal strength specified by the slave for a connection to be established. The master device receiving said message determines whether said data value is present and if so, determines a received signal strength associated with the message 22. The master device 2 compares the received signal strength to the threshold specified by the data value. If the RSSI is too low, the master ignores the advertisement message, but if it exceeds the threshold, the master device transmits a connection request. The slave responds with an acknowledgement and a connection is established. Automatic proximity connection can be established quickly and easily.
Patent GB-2513978-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for propagating information in collaborative decision-making
Inventor: HARRINGTON MARK THOMAS
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A system and method for automated collaborative decision making comprising a plurality of devices 231 networked to a computer 105; itself, comprising a processor 115 and a memory device 110. The computer is configured to process the following steps of a) receiving decision-making criteria (fig 3, 305) from at least one of at least a portion of a plurality of agents 230 associated with a plurality of agent devices 231, the memory device, and a user 125, b) generating valid decision combinations (fig 3, 310) using at least a portion of received decision-making criteria, c) transmitting, to the plurality of agents, valid decision combinations, d) receive, from a deciding agent, a decision (fig 3, 315), and e) constraining, using the received decision, valid decision combinations. The computer is configured to f) return to c) until determining that no more decisions can be received. The computer is configured to g) transmit a final decision set (fig 3, 320) to the plurality of agents upon determining that no more decisions can be received. The final decision set represents a complete combination of decisions including at least a portion of received decisions. Examples of suitable uses include coordinating airline operations (such as organising overbooked flights or where an aircraft is unservicable) and planning a family vacation.
Patent GB-2509637-A (GB)
Title: Brazed microchannel heat exchanger with thermal expansion compensation
Inventor: MICHAEL TODD A
IPC: F28D1/053
Filed: 2012-09-24
Abstract: A brazed aluminum microchannel heal exchanger comprising a stack of alternating tubes and serpentine fins includes an expansion relief feature that accommodates uneven thermal expansion in the heat exchanger. The expansion relief feature provides the heat exchanger with sufficient structural support, at least during assembly, so that components of the heat exchanger can be firmly clamped in compression during a controlled-atmosphere brazing process, in some examples, the expansion relief feature is a gap or sliding engagement between adjacent headers of the heat exchanger. In addition or alternatively, the expansion relief feature comprises one or more slits cut into the serpentine fins after the brazing process, wherein each slit extends generally parallel to the tubes.
Patent GB-2525207-A (GB)
Title: Animal tracking device and system
Inventor: KELLY SAMANTHA
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: A tracking device that can be embedded under the skin of an animal comprises RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. The device preferably includes a biocompatible casing 1, an internal power source or battery 2, a tuning capacitor 3, a microchip which uses RFID technology 4, an antenna 5 and a GPS receiver microchip 6. The device may be GPS enabled and disabled by an authorised personnel. Supporting software may be included for storing confidential user information and enabling the GPS technology.
Patent GB-2517884-A (GB)
Title: Container and attachments therefor
Inventor: KANE SHARON
IPC: B65D47/12
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: A glass neck (14) for attachment to a container (12) of a material other than glass is described. The glass neck comprises a wall defining (22) a passageway having a first end (26) and a second end (32), container-attachment means (24) being provided at the first end and the second end defining a glass rim.
Patent GB-2531615-A (GB)
Title: Instrument for performing a diagnostic test on a fluidic cartridge
Inventor: BEN ARLETT
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2015-02-02
Abstract: A cartridge reader is configured to carry out a diagnostic test on a fluid sample contained within a fluidic cartridge (112, fig 5). The cartridge comprises first, second and third collapsible blisters (130a-c, fig 5) containing at least one reagent. The cartridge reader comprises an upper clamp 260, occupying a fixed position relative to the reader and a lower clamp (288, fig 21b), movable relative to the upper clamp, and where the upper clamp and the lower clamp are configured to receive and hold a fluidic cartridge therebetween. First, second and third blister actuators 278a-c are mounted on the upper clamp, for aligning with respective collapsible blisters of a fluidic cartridge inserted into the reader. The first, second and third blister actuators are movable relative to the upper clamp, between a first position in which the blister actuators are spaced apart from the collapsible blisters, and a second position in which the blister actuators depress and collapse the blisters, ejecting the reagents contained within them into a channel of the fluidic cartridge. The fluidic cartridge may be used for performing PCR.
Patent GB-2523271-A (GB)
Title: A conche for use in the manufacture of chocolate
Inventor: TSCHIDA ALOIS
IPC: A23G1/16
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: A conche 10 comprises a container 11 having an inner surface which is at least partially cylindrical. At least one rotatable shaft 17 is situated inside the container and extends along an axis parallel to the at least partially cylindrical inner surface. At least four shearing elements 19 extend radially from a plurality of axially spaced locations along said shaft towards said inner surface, each shearing element having a proximal end fixed to the shaft and a distal end provided with a shearing tool 21. The shearing elements are substantially uniformly circumferentially spaced around the rotatable shaft and each said shearing tool extends axially by less than about half of the length of the inner surface. At least one of the shearing tools is in the form of a substantially straight blade or wedge extending substantially parallel to the axis of the cylindrical surface. Conventional conches have shearing blades that extend the full axial length of the container. The conche of the present invention provides the shear necessary to liquefy the chocolate masse but uses less energy as the chocolate is not displaced around the conche unnecessarily.
Patent GB-2538954-A (GB)
Title: Engine mount assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: MATTHEW DAVID GEORGE SHYNN
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: An engine mount assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The engine mount assembly comprises: an engine mount 50; a side rail 10; and a bracket 20 disposed between the engine mount 50 and the side rail 10. The bracket 20 has a first portion (26 in Figure 3) secured to the side rail 10 beneath the engine mount 50 and at least one cantilever portion (28 in Figure 3) projecting at one end beyond the first portion. The cantilever portion defines an anchoring point (22 in Figure 3) for attachment of the engine mount 50 that is spaced from the side rail 10 so that the portion of the side rail beneath the anchoring point may undergo controlled deformation in the event of a front end vehicle collision.
Patent GB-2538971-A (GB)
Title: Central tyre inflation system and method
Inventor: PAUL KING
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 2015-06-01
Abstract: A controller (15, Fig.1B) for controlling a pneumatic control valve (PCV, Fig.1A) in a central tyre inflation system (CTIS) where the controller includes an electronic processor having an electrical input for receiving a supply-side pressure signal and the electronic processor is electrically coupled an electronic memory device having instructions stored therein; where the electronic processor is configured to control a first control valve (VINSS) to generate a pneumatic control signal for changing an operating state of a pneumatic control valve and the electronic processor also monitors the supply-side pressure signal and identifies a change in the operating state of the pneumatic control valve in dependence on a change in the supply-side pressure; wherein the electronic processor is configured to output a first valve close signal upon determining that the pneumatic control valve has changed operating state. The present disclosure also relates to a CTIS incorporating a controller; to a vehicle comprising the CTIS; and to a method of controlling a pneumatic control valve.
Patent GB-2539961-A (GB)
Title: Code hotspot encapsulation
Inventor: NICHOLAS WILSON
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2015-07-03
Abstract: A method is disclosed of encapsulating code hotspots and corresponding data from a large scale computer application and isolating the hotspots into standalone micro-routines. The hotspots are identified S102, S104 and selected S106 for encapsulation S108. Encapsulation involves extracting hotspots and their data dependencies, into standalone micro-routines that can be modified, compiled and run independently from the original application. The data dependencies are captured by applying a plurality of different data sets to the same hotspot. Optimising strategies may be applied S110 to the micro routines in isolation and the results tested S112, S114 without having to re-execute the entire application. The method can be applied at source code level S108_I, compile and link level S108_II or executable level S108_III. Hook functions may be used to perform the extraction of the hotspots.
Patent GB-2541880-A (GB)
Title: Shield arrangement to enable reliable ignition for lean burn spark ignited engines
Inventor: Premjee Sasidharan
IPC: H01T13/54
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: Air flow around an electrode of a spark plug is shielded by a circumferential, eg cylindrical, shield 34 which may be part of the spark plug, fig.6, or an extension of a cooling adapter 18 (fig.1). The adapter 18 comprises a body 36 with an outer surface engaging the cylinder head 14 and a threaded inner surface for receiving the spark plug. The adapter 18 includes a longitudinally extending shield portion 34a having an open distal end forming an interior volume in which an electrode 42 is positioned. The shield 34a extends into the cylinder by a distance greater than the distance by which the electrode 42 extends into the cylinder. The shield 34 may have vents or orifices 38. The spark plug may be J-gap type or may have multiple ground electrodes.
Patent GB-2539288-A (GB)
Title: Notification communications systems
Inventor: SERBAN IOAN COSTIN
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: A notification communications system receives penalty charge notice (PCN) data 36, that may relate to a parking violation, speeding, or driving offence, within a predetermined period, compares the PCN data against registered user data 30 to identify those users that have been issued with a PCN, and generates respective notifications for the relevant users that are transmitted from a communications unit 14 via a network 20. The notifications may be transmitted as an SMS message or email. PCN data may be received via the network from an electronic PCN data provider such as a local government authority that issued the PCN. The notification may be transmitted within a set period following receipt of the PCN data. The transmission of notifications may be repeated. The notification may be generated only when at least a sub-set of the respective registered user data, such as a vehicle or V5 registration number, has been verified by a certifying authority. A verification request may be periodically issued.
Patent GB-2539979-A (GB)
Title: Coffee yarn and fabric using the same
Inventor: CHENG-CHUN HUANG
IPC: D03D15/00
Filed: 2015-12-02
Abstract: A coffee yarn (13) and a fabric using the same are provided herein and the fabric includes a plurality of coffee yarns (13) and a plurality of weaving yarns (14). The coffee yarns (13) are arranged in parallel and each one of the coffee yarns (13) includes a yarn body (10) and multiple coffee particles (12). The yarn body (10) has a wavy strip shape and includes a plurality of bending sections (11) and a plurality of non-bending sections (15). The coffee particles (12) are embedded within the yarn body (10). A density of the coffee particles (12) in the bending sections (11) is greater than a density of the coffee particles (12) in the non-bending sections (15). The weaving yarns (14) are arranged in parallel and the weaving yarns (15) are alternately weaved with the coffee yarns (13).
Patent GB-2547196-A (GB)
Title: Impact energy absorbing structure
Inventor: FRANK COPPUCK
IPC: B60R19/34
Filed: 2016-02-09
Abstract: An axially compressible energy absorbing member 2 for a vehicle, comprising a thin walled tube having at least two adjacent, substantially parallel, axially-extending passageways defined by tube walls and separated where they are adjacent by a wall section 12, wherein the wall section includes one or more apertures 14a of predetermined shape(s) and/or size(s), and wherein the thickness of the tube walls and of the wall section is substantially constant. The passageways may be of the same rectangular cross-section and may be formed by a box section tube 8a and C-section 10a (see figure 1) being located adjacent each other. The energy absorbing member may comprise two portions 4, 6 which are releasably connected together end to end, where the forward portion 6 alone may deform under impacts below a certain impact energy and both portions may deform under impacts of greater energy. The tubes may be made of steel, aluminium, or aluminium alloy, and may comprise a plurality of notches 22a, 22b, dents and/or creases which act as deformation initiators.
Patent GB-2547950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bras
Inventor: JULIA MERCER
IPC: A41C3/10
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: A garment 1, suitable for supporting the bust, comprises two cups 2 joined by a connecting region 3 on one side and extending to an apex 9 on the other. A lower edge 4, an upper edge 10 and the apex 9 each has a defined curvature, with that of the apex being the tightest. Wings 5 attached to the sides of the cups 2 each have an upper edge 7 and a lower edge 6, with the former meeting the cup 2 at a location above the apex 9. Each cup 2 may have a reinforced region 8 in the lower portion, and the wing portions 5 may have high friction bands (13, figure 3) of exposed elastic polyurethane fibres. The application also describes lower edges of the wings 5 angled downwards relative to an axis defined between the side extremities of both cups 2.
Patent GB-2535053-A (GB)
Title: Testable isolation packer
Inventor: WILLIAM DAVID HENDERSON
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2014-01-23
Abstract: Certain aspects are directed to a testable isolation packer that sets and provides the ability to test upper and lower packer elements. In one aspect, the testable isolation packer includes at least two packer elements, a packer element setting system, a bypass system, and a testing subassembly. The testing subassembly generally includes a moveable element with an outer port and a sealing element, an inner mandrel with an inner port, and a shear mechanism to cause travel of the moveable element close the bypass system and to open the testing subassembly.
Patent GB-2550392-A (GB)
Title: Grounding footwear
Inventor: ADAM STANLEY
IPC: A43B7/36
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: An article of footwear 10 for grounding the human body to earth, comprising: a covered upper 12; a sole 14 having an outer sole face 16 distal from a user 100 and an inner sole face 18 proximate to the user; one or more electrically conductive portions which extend through the sole from the outer sole face to the inner sole face; and one or more electrically conductive layers which extend over a portion of the inner sole face and being configured to make conductive contact with the foot of the human body. The sole is preferably generally planar, and is formed from a resin, rubberized and/or hard plastics material. The conductive portions may be disposed in one or more integrally moulded blades, raised projections or stud receiving portions 20. Preferably the upper is formed from a conductive fabric material; the upper may have soluble coating containing a conductive compound applied to it. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing such an article of footwear.
Patent GB-2552508-A (GB)
Title: Substrate
Inventor: Jose Guadalupe Calixto Gortarez
IPC: B42D25/324
Filed: 2016-07-26
Abstract: A substrate 1 comprises a first deposit of a first material on the substrate, the first deposit defining raised lines 2, 2a, 2b on the substrate, the raised lines having a first thickness defining a raised surface on the substrate. The substrate further comprises a second deposit of a second material on the substrate, the second deposit defining second lines 3 on the substrate, wherein a thickness of the second lines is less than a thickness of the raised lines. There is a first positional relationship between a first portion of the raised and second lines, and a second positional relationship between a second portion of the raised and second lines, such that, when viewed from a first angle A, the first portion of the second lines is visible, and second portion of the second lines is not visible so as to form a first visual property, and when viewed from a second angle B, the first portion of the second lines is not visible, and the second portion of the second lines is visible, so as to form a second visual property. The raised and second lines may be form next to one another to form a composite line.
Patent GB-2552534-A (GB)
Title: Induction heated cooking vessel
Inventor: GLYN HAUSER
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: An induction heated cooking vessel comprising a base having a thick region and a thin region, the thin region being characterized by a cavity or indent in the base of the vessel suitable for placing a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the food. The thick region may comprise magnetic inductive material such as a ferrous material, whilst the thin region may lack an inductive material. A layer of aluminium may separate the main body (preferably steel) from the inductive material. The thick region preferably comprises an upper layer of non-inductive material (e.g. aluminium) and a lower layer of inductive material (e.g. steel). The vessel may be embodied in a pan, griddle, steamer, egg poacher or the like.
Patent GB-2537568-A (GB)
Title: Artificial nails with displays
Inventor: QUADIR HAKEEM
IPC: A45D31/00
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: A device includes an artificial nail (100, 1400, 1605). The artificial nail (100, 1400, 1605) includes a display (108, 204, 1108, 1405, 1510) that displays designs using electronic paper or electrophoretic ink.
Patent GB-2557238-A (GB)
Title: Personalised mitral valve assembly
Inventor: MOSHE FLUGELMAN
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2016-12-01
Abstract: A prosthetic mitral valve assembly 100, i.e. support, comprises an annular body 102 configured to fit within the mitral annulus, first and second clips 104, 106 configured to attach the annular body 102 at a position corresponding to the meeting points of the natural posterior and anterior mitral leaflets, and rods 108 configured to attach said annular body to a patient's left atrium, wherein said rods 108 are attached to and extend away from said annular body 102. It is further taught that the annular body 102, clips 104, 106 and rods 108 of the valve assembly 100 may be sized, shaped and/or arranged according to patient specific measurements. In particular, the annular body 102 may be sized to fit a patient specific size of a mitral annulus, the first and second clips 104, 106 may be located and attached to the annular body 102 according to patient specific positions of the meeting points of the posterior and anterior mitral leaflets, and the rods 108 may comprise a patient specific size, shape and orientation. A method of anchoring a prosthetic mitral valve assembly of this sort in a patients heart is also taught.
Patent GB-2543449-A (GB)
Title: Method of completing a well
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHNSON
IPC: E21B43/28
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: A method of completing a well includes, pumping treating fluid into a tool string in the well, displacing drilling mud within the tool string with the treating fluid, and treating an earth formation with the treating fluid.