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Patent GB-2467044-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic valve
Inventor: FURLONG DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16K31/68
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: A valve comprises a valve body 10 having a fluid inlet 11 and a fluid outlet 12 and a thermostatic valve assembly 13 located in the flow path from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The thermostatic valve assembly 13 is supported in a guide tube 18 and is biased into a normally-closed position, and includes an actuator member 14 and a valve member 15 which is displaced by the actuator member 14 as the temperature of the fluid entering the valve increases. The valve includes a trickle bore 19, or a bypass channel (30, Fig. 2) restricting flow of fluid through the valve until the fluid achieves a predetermined operating temperature, enabling rapid warm-up of a domestic boiler.
Patent GB-2468461-A (GB)
Title: Unified processor architecture for processing general and graphics workload
Inventor: FRANK MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2008-12-03
Abstract: A processor comprising one or more control units, a plurality of first execution units, and one or more second execution units. Fetched instructions that conform to a processor instruction set are dispatched to the first execution units. Fetched instructions that conform to a second instruction set (different from the processor instruction set) are dispatched to the second execution units. The second execution units may be configured to performing graphics operations, or other specialized functions such as executing Java bytecode, managed code, video/audio processing operations, encryption/decryption operations etc. The second execution units may be configured to operate in a coprocessor- like fashion. A single control unit may handle the fetch, decode and scheduling for all the executions units. Alternatively, multiple control units may handle different subsets of the executions units.
Patent GB-2482284-A (GB)
Title: Light mounting means for speculum
Inventor: EAKIN PAUL
IPC: A61B1/303
Filed: 2010-07-21
Abstract: A speculum 1, a light mounting device 10, wherein the mounting device 10 has two attachments means 13, 14 to attach the mounting device to the speculum 1, the first attachment 14 mean for attaching the mounting device near the mouth of the speculum. The first and second attachment means 13, 14 are spaced apart in relation along the longitudinal axis of a speculum blade 4. The body 10 may have an open first end 11 for receiving the light source and a closed second end 12 comprising a light transmissible window. The first attachment 14 may allow the mounting device 10 to have limited movement around the rim of the mouth and hence pivot the mounting means 10 at the second attachment 13.
Patent GB-2483303-A (GB)
Title: Managing electrical energy consumption of grouped devices
Inventor: MARIVOET PHILIP
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2010-09-06
Abstract: Power to a plurality of devices on an energy network, each device having an identifier which uniquely identifies the device, is controlled by: forming a group of devices from the plural devices; and controlling the power of other devices in the group according to the state of the power supplied to one device in the group. The power to each device in a group can be controlled according to a user-defined criterion and a priority can be allocated, the one device being that with the highest priority. The power consumed by the one device can be monitored and power to the other devices can be controlled if the power consumed is below or within thresholds e.g. that consumed in standby mode. A device in a group can be placed into standby. Power can be controlled by a software-controlled controller 130 connected to a home area network, the internet and by a mains interface to remote devices which can include sockets (fig 3, 250) that have a device adaptor (fig 3, 305) to read and control the power consumed by an attached device (fig 1) such as a television, a computer or appliance, and power generated by a solar panel or stored in a fixed or vehicle battery.
Patent GB-2484345-A (GB)
Title: Oscillating U-tube pump.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS C B
IPC: E03B3/06
Filed: 2010-10-08
Abstract: A hydraulic ram or water hammer liquid pump comprises a U-tube conduit 11 having first and second arms 12,13 with two one-way inlet valves 15,16, internal shockwave generators 17,18 and a connecting portion 14 with one or more one-way exit valves 19. In use pump fluid oscillates between the arms and when one shockwave generator is sealed a first arm liquid column communicates with the exit valve and when the other shockwave generator is sealed a second arm liquid column communicates with the exit valve. The shockwave generators may be lifting valves, flap valves gravity biased open or endstop valve seats between which a ball shuttles. There may be a compliant accumulator at the pump exit. Oscillation may be by a pedal operated piston or by one heat engine on one arm end acting against a gas spring or liquid weight on the other or by opposed anti-phase heat engines.
Patent GB-2484923-A (GB)
Title: Pen with data storage device
Inventor: SCHLOSSSTEIN KARL-PHILLIP
IPC: B43K29/08
Filed: 2010-10-25
Abstract: A writing implement 1 comprises a body portion 5 having a writing tip 20; and a removable portion comprises a data storage device 30 having a data transfer interface 42. The data transfer interface 42 comprises a ferromagnetic material. The body portion 5 comprises a receiving portion 32 for receiving the data transfer interface 42, and the receiving portion 32 comprises a magnet 35 such that the magnet 35 releasably connects the receiving portion 32 to the data storage device 30. The data storage device 30 may be a flash drive and the data transfer interface 42 may be a USB interface. The ferromagnetic material used for the data transfer interface may be a metallic element or alloy such as iron.
Patent GB-2471801-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of morphinan derivatives comprising N-demethylation, reductive amination and O-demethylation steps
Inventor: RD ANNE METTE NYG
IPC: C07D489/08
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) wherein R is a cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl or vinyl group, X is O or an optionally linked diC1-4alkoxy group comprises N-demethylating a compound of formula (II) by reaction witha-chloroethylchloroformate to form a compound of formula (III). The residue CH2-R shown in formula (I) is then introduced by reacting the compound of formula (III) with an aldehyde RCHO to form an intermediate with an iminium ion double which is reduced to form a compound of formula (IV), i.e. CH2-R is introduced by reductive amination.. The compound of formula (IV) is then reacted with BBr3or other reagents capable of demethylating an aryl methyl ether to form a compound of formula (I). Preferably R is cyclopropyl and X is O, the compound of formula (I) then being naltrexone. N-Demethylation may be carried out in an aprotic solvent, e.g. 1,2-dichloroethane or acetonitrile and the reductive amination may be carried out in tetrahydrofuran, ethanol, isopropanol, dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide, dichloromethane or 1,2-dichlorethane with reduction being carried out using a triacetoxyborohydride, a cyanoborohydride or hydrogen and a catalyst, e.g, palladium. The O-demethylation may be carried out in an aprotic solvent, e.g. toluene, tetrahydrofuran, chloroform, dichloromethane or 1,2-dichloroethane.
Patent GB-2474172-A (GB)
Title: Ionisation of desorbed analyte molecules
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of ions from analyte molecules which are desorbed from the surfaces of suitable sample supports 1. Analyte molecules are desorbed into a region having an ambient pressure in the range of approximately 1 to 1000 Pascal (75 mTorr to 7.5 Torr), preferably 30 to 300 Pascal, and are ionized by means of interaction with introduced reactant ions. The reactant ions are generated in a separate ion source 10, preferably at around the same pressure at which desorption occurs, and are guided by ion guide 14 to the point in front of the sample 3 or to a reaction chamber (15, Figure 1). The analyte molecules can be mixed in matrix material or adsorbed on a surface without additives. Desorption can be continuous or pulsed, for example by light from a laser diode 17 or from a lasers (8).
Patent GB-2481522-A (GB)
Title: Helmet with emergency removal features
Inventor: HOOKER JACK
IPC: A42B3/32
Filed: 2011-06-21
Abstract: A helmet 10 comprises a base portion 30 coupled to a cranial portion 20 by coupling means 40; the coupling means 40 includes an actuator operable to cause de-coupling of the base portion 30 from the cranial portion 40. In use the helmet 10 is worn by a user and if removal of the helmet 10 is required in an emergency such as following an accident; the actuator is operated and the cranial portion 20 mat be removed whilst leaving the base portion 30 in situ. The base portion preferable includes one or more pads which sit against a userâ€™s cheeks; the coupling means and actuator are preferably elongate members including clips at either end.
Patent GB-2488612-A (GB)
Title: Oesophageal sensitivity sensing device
Inventor: REEVES JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: A sensitivity sensing arrangement for detecting the tissue sensitivity of the oesophagus. The device includes a flexible catheter body 12 inserted orally or nasally into the patient, the catheter having a distal end 14 and a proximal end 13, a peltier element and a contact element located at or near the distal end of the catheter body wherein the contact element can be heated or cooled by applying a voltage to the peltier element. A contact sensor is included for detecting contact between a contact surface 22 of said contact element and the tissue to be tested.
Patent GB-2493562-A (GB)
Title: Acceleration or deceleration of MOSFET switching using inductive feedback
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
IPC: H03K17/0424
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: Acceleration or deceleration of MOSFET switching using inductive feedback . A mutual inductance Lm1, Lm2 couples the drain and gate circuits of a MOSFET switch so that the switch may operate faster or slower by positive or negative feedback from the drain circuit to the gate circuit. Alternatively, the primary winding Lm2 of the mutual inductance may couple the source and gate circuits (figure 3). The secondary winding Lm1 may comprise a Rogowski coil. Alternatively the mutual inductance may be provided by disposing printed circuit board tracks in close proximity. Slower turn-on may help to limit excessive load currents.
Patent GB-2494453-A (GB)
Title: Injector assembly with lugs wihich retain the cap
Inventor: BICKNELL STEPHEN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: An injector assembly 100 includes a main body 102 having a first connecting arrangement, and a cap 104 having a second connecting arrangement for, in use, releasably connecting the cap to the first connecting arrangement of the main body. The first or the second connecting arrangement 120 includes an open neck portion 122 leading to a locating portion 124, at least part of the locating portion having a maximum width 120A greater than a maximum width 120B of the open neck portion. The second or the first connecting arrangement 108 includes a head portion 109 having a maximum width 108A greater than the maximum width of the open neck portion. Preferably, the first arrangement is a lug of horseshoe shape whilst the second arrangement is a correspondingly shaped recess. Also preferably, the injector body has a pair of lugs arranged diametrically opposite each other whilst the cap has a corresponding pair of recesses.
Patent GB-2483567-A (GB)
Title: Cab protection apparatus for construction and/or agricultural machines
Inventor: BLACKMORE JOHN
IPC: B60J11/08
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: The apparatus, for construction and agricultural machines, comprises a plurality of guard panels 6, 7 arranged to be mounted on the machine cab to overlie at least a portion of one or more windows of the cab to shield said windows from attack by vandals. The panels 6, 7 are suspended by inverted hook parts from a raised rail 5 on the cab roof so that they can be swung over the roof for storage. Each panel 6, 7 is of composite material, having a core of expanded polyurethane encased in an outer protective plastics layer comprising sheets in which the hook part is embedded. Adjacent panels 6, 7 can be interlocked by fasteners 8 when deployed.
Patent GB-2495509-A (GB)
Title: Wall light with sloping roof.
Inventor: GRANT ALAN RICHARD
IPC: F21V21/02
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: A pathway lighting support for attachment to a side wall 20b of a walled pathway has a bracket 208 for fixing the support to the side wall 20b, a means (206, fig 3) for supporting a lighting module 204 and a roof 210 located on top of the support in normal use, wherein the roof 210 is configured to inhibit the support from acting as a foothold by being angled with respect to the side wall 20b.
Patent GB-2483581-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimizing spectral performance of scintillator crystals
Inventor: PHILLIP OLIVIER
IPC: G01T1/202
Filed: 2010-05-18
Abstract: The invention provides a method for optimizing the spectroscopy performance of a spectroscopy scintillator by surrounding the scintillator by a reflector material, performing a scan measuring resolution and light output at three or more axial locations on the crystal, where at least one location is close to the PMT or below the crystal (near the PMT) at least one location is at the end away from the PMT of the scintillator), and adjusting the surface finish of the crystal and/or the reflector to obtain equal light output and optimal resolution over the length and different azimuth of the crystal.
Patent GB-2497321-A (GB)
Title: Multi-phase metering of fluid flows
Inventor: ATHERTON ERIC
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2011-12-06
Abstract: A multi-phase flow meter, for example at a wellhead, includes a flow conduit leading from an inlet 2 to an outlet 3 and comprising a variable inlet restriction, a variable outlet restriction, a pressure sensor and a volumetric flow meter 18 such as a Doppler meter, located between the variable inlet restriction and the variable outlet restriction. The flow meter further comprises a controller adapted to receive data from the pressure sensor and the volumetric flow meter, and to adjust the variable inlet restriction and the variable outlet restriction in accordance with at least one program which causes the controller to adjust one of the variable inlet restriction and the variable outlet restriction so that the total flow restriction imposed by the two restrictions is maintained at a substantially constant level. Thus, the control arrangement can vary the flow restrictions in concert so as to control or maintain the pressures in surrounding flowlines while varying the pressure in the flow conduit between the restrictions.
Patent GB-2488394-A (GB)
Title: Air driven Tesla turbine with Halbach array generator
Inventor: STENFALT PATRICK VERNON
IPC: F01D1/36
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: An airflow driven electrical generator incorporating a funnelled or coned particle collector (A) to augment turbulent airflow, convert it to laminar airflow (b) and direct it through a series of nozzles (E) to between a series of rotational shaft mounted disks of a Tesla turbine (I). The turbine is used to drive a high speed generator formed from a radial Halbach array of magnets (M). There may also be an air compressor (S) to provide a source of airflow when there is no wind and the inner surface of the particle collector may be volute shaped like a Fibonacci spiral. The rotor may also be mounted on magnetic bearings (G).
Patent GB-2499670-A (GB)
Title: Common feedback for coordinated multi-point operations
Inventor: ENESCU MIHAI HORATIU
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2012-02-27
Abstract: A common feedback framework for coordinated multi-point (CoMP) operations of various coordinated multi-point schemes (such as joint transmission (JT), dynamic point selection (DPS) or coordinated scheduling / beamforming (CS/CB)), comprising generation of channel state information (CSI) feedback for coordinated multi-point operations, said generating comprising jointly encoding rank indicator information as a per-point feedback component with respect to a single transmission point and at least one of inter-point feedback components with respect to multiple transmission points into a joint channel state information feedback component, and signalling of the generated channel state information feedback from a coordinated multi-point user entity to a coordinated multi-point controller entity; and control of coordinated multi-point operations on the basis of the received channel state information feedback at the coordinated multi-point controller entity.
Patent GB-2486151-A (GB)
Title: P2p-type work flow system
Inventor: NAKASHIMA HIROFUMI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-10-07
Abstract: Provided is a work flow system configured by a plurality of process support tools (10) cooperating via a network.Â  A process support tool (10) serves as a parent to constitute a group (100) and defines a work flow (process (55)) formed by roles of respective members of the group (100) and a plurality of tasks.Â  Each of the members of the group (100) executes the process (55) while specifying a processor of the next task in accordance with the defined member role and distributes a message (56) containing the processing result between the members one after another.
Patent GB-2504514-A (GB)
Title: A string locking device used when restringing a musical instrument
Inventor: MCCANN ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 2012-07-28
Abstract: A device for making stringing or re-stringing of musical stringed instruments, such as guitars, easier comprises a locking device through which a string to be threaded. The locking device, which is preferably in the shape of a hollow sleeve, is then inserted within the transverse hole of a string tuning post at the head of the instrument. The device may include means such as chamfered edges (1) for gripping the string, and means (3) for creating a friction fit between the device and tuning post hole. Ideally, a cap ring (4) prevents the device from being drawn through the tuning post hole. The device may be used with strings of different thickness and the strings may be synthetic or steel.
Patent GB-2494954-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and algorithm for measuring formation bulk density
Inventor: ROBERTS LOREN P
IPC: G01N9/24
Filed: 2011-01-31
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to borehole logging methods and apparatuses for estimating formation properties using nuclear radiation, particularly an apparatus and method for estimating bulk density of a formation. The method may include using gamma ray count rate information to model bulk density. The method may include using time-dependent ratios with a pulsed radiation source. The method may also include dividing gamma ray information by time and/or by energy window. The apparatus includes a processor and storage subsystem with a program that, when executed, implements the method.
Patent GB-2507533-A (GB)
Title: Inductive power receiver having compensating arrangement
Inventor: CZAINSKI ROBERT
IPC: B60L5/00
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A circuit arrangement of an electric vehicle for inductive power transfer to the vehicle comprises a pick-up arrangement 1 and at least one variable compensating arrangement CV1-3. The variable compensating arrangement comprises a capacitive element Cx, a first switching element S1 and a second switching element S2. The first and second switching element are connected in series, and the series connection of the first and second switching element is connected in parallel to the capacitive element. A current sensing means may be provided for sensing a phase current, and the switching times of the first and second switching elements controlled accordingly. The impedance of the vehicle side circuit can therefore be varied by switching the compensating capacitance into or out of the circuit. The arrangement is particularly suitable for an inductive power receiver for an electric or hybrid vehicle, such as a rail vehicle, tram, bus or car.
Patent GB-2511723-A (GB)
Title: A rainwater tray
Inventor: HALL CLIVE
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rainwater collector comprising a substantially flat sheet body 10 having an upper surface which has a recessed trough 20 extending below the plane of the upper surface. The trough has two ends (22, 24 figure 1) and a channel (26 figure 2) extending the ends. The collector further comprises at least one fluid pathway (28 figure 2) extending from the channel of the trough through the sheet body. Each fluid pathway is arranged in communication with a water outlet (30 figure 2). The collector further comprises a trough filter (32 figure 2) arranged in use on the sheet body to cover the trough.
Patent GB-2498454-A (GB)
Title: Accelerometer
Inventor: GEORGE DAVID
IPC: G01P15/02
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: The invention provides for an accelerometer comprising a proof mass 10 within a fixed substrate 12 wherein the proof mass is connected to the substrate by one or more V-beams 14. Acceleration is determined by measuring the deflection of the V-beam or beams. A gold coating reflective mirror 16 is attached to the V-beam, and an optical analyser 18 detects movement of the beam.
Patent GB-2503076-A (GB)
Title: Dietary analysis tool
Inventor: WHITE-STEIN KIMBERLY MARIE
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: Computer implemented methods configured to analyze a users dietary intake based on information received from a user regarding the users diet and exercise within a twenty-four hour period using a database listing products, a database of restaurant specific nutrition information and a sports nutrition database containing sports nutrition products. Dietary analysis tools using the methods are particularly suitable for athletes.
Patent GB-2498668-A (GB)
Title: Method for integrating controls for captive power generation facilities with controls for metallurgical facilities
Inventor: DELONG GARTH
IPC: H02J3/12
Filed: 2011-10-19
Abstract: A control system for a combined power generation and metallurgical plant facility integrates generator-side and load-side control to provide coordinated operation of the two processes. The power generation facility includes one or more generator units and the metallurgical plant facility includes one or more controllable loads. Operating characteristics of the one or more loads are fed back to the one or generator units through a master controller to determine input control parameters for the one or more generator units. Similarly control signals and operating characteristics of the one or more generators are fed forward to the one or more loads through the master controller to determine input control parameters for the one or more loads. Using feed-forward as well as feed-back loops to exchange generator output and load set-point information, power balance between the generator units and controlled loads is maintained within an operating envelope.
Patent GB-2513373-A (GB)
Title: New marine technology
Inventor: LIMITED TECNIQ S
IPC: B63J3/02
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A hybrid vessel propulsion and generation system comprises diesel jet drive outboard and inboard motors 1, with an electrical generator attached to a prop shaft of the motors to generate electricity to recharge batteries 9. On large boats or ships with a gear change the generator is mounted on the back of the gearbox and is attached to the prop shaft, with the generator being driven by rotation of the prop shaft and the drive off the gearbox. The system also incorporates electrically powered water thrusters 5 and mechanical pressurized water turbines 4 used for charging the batteries. The system also incorporates electric motors 3 attached to propellers, powered by the batteries.