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Patent GB-2464435-A (GB)
Title: Backup system and method for network data communications
Inventor: EMMANUEL OLIVER REX ANTO
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A system and method for coupling a communications device to a primary communications network having a first communications format and to a secondary communications network having a second communications format, such that the communications device is configured for having an assigned device identification and configured for using an assigned network address for use in routing data over the primary communications network. The system and method can comprise a first port configured for connecting to the communications device, a second port configured for connecting to the primary communications network and facilitating the communication of the data between the primary communications network and the communications device through the first port, and a third port configured for connecting to the secondary communications network and facilitating the communication of the data between the secondary communications network and the communications device through the first port. Also included is a switching module coupled to the ports and configured for facilitating a selected communication path of the data between either the first port and the second port or between the first port and the third port.
Patent GB-2466398-A (GB)
Title: Measurement device with motion-triggered data exchange
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN HANS-PETER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A measurement device (100) comprising an accommodation chamber (102) adapted for accommodating a replaceable measurement member (104), a movable closure mechanism (106) adapted to be moved to selectively expose or cover the accommodation chamber (102), and a data mechanism (600) adapted for at least one of reading data from and writing data on a replaceable measurement member (104), when the replaceable measurement member (104) is accommodated in the accommodation chamber (102), upon moving the movable closure mechanism (106).
Patent GB-2472144-A (GB)
Title: Modular roof ridge generator with flow controlling shuttered housing and anti-vibration bracket.
Inventor: KEECH WINSTON DONALD
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2010-07-22
Abstract: A generator turbine 102 comprises an elongate cylindrical rotor in an elongate housing 112 for securing with the rotor axis parallel to a pitched roof ridge to use the roof Aeolian compression band to maximize output. The rotor comprises relatively rotationally offset modular approx. 1.2m long sections of turbine flexibly axially connected to other sections and an alternator generator. Modularity assists installation handling. Sections comprise extruded recycled blades, e.g. recycled polymer, supported in circular end plates on an axial shaft assembled on a ridge mounting bracket. The housing comprises guide slats and an apertured cylindrical flow control drum surrounding the rotor. A two part anti-vibration bracket (Fig. 5a) connects the turbine to roof spars, the bracket parts being joined by bolts with vibration attenuating washers.
Patent GB-2470307-A (GB)
Title: Bed bug detecting device
Inventor: CAIN DAVID
IPC: A01M1/02
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A bed bug detection device 10 comprising a refuge 16 which elicits a taxis response from bed bugs and a non-trapping indicator surface 18, on which the bed bugs may leave indicators of their presence, such as faecal matter or cast skins. The refuge is positioned in close proximity to said non-trapping indicator surface such that the bed bugs can leave an indicator of their presence as they travel across the indicator surface on their way to or from the refuge. The non-trapping indicator surface takes the form of a skirt which surrounds a refuge, which is preferably made of corrugated paper. There is also provided a passive method of detecting the presence of bed bugs without their capture by detecting the presence of indicators rather than the bed bugs per se.
Patent GB-2480708-A (GB)
Title: Transformer based voltage optimization
Inventor: MARDAPITTAS ALEX
IPC: G05F1/24
Filed: 2010-09-01
Abstract: A transformer based voltage optimization apparatus 201 is used in an electrical circuit comprising a load 202 and comprises a first transformer 203, to transform received electrical current at a first alternating voltage 204 into second voltage 205, and a second transformer arrangement 207 configured to reduce a frequency component of the received electrical current that constitutes electrical noise. Transformer 203 can be a buck-boost transformer, increase or decrease voltage and include insulated primary and secondary windings. Transformer arrangement 207 can be a third winding either wound on the same core or on a separate core, separately housed, and be a zero sequence harmonic or zig-zag winding. Plural frequency components can be reduced, including harmonics of the received current, and their frequency selected or adjusted. The received current can be split into current phases, by phase shifting, and shifted by 180 degrees to cancel each other out. Harmonics emanating from noise sources such as information technology equipment, high frequency lighting and variable speed drives can be reduced, increasing the life and efficiency of voltage optimizing equipment.
Patent GB-2471601-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for collecting a downhole fluid
Inventor: SIMPSON ANGUS J
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2009-04-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting a downhole fluid are disclosed. A method includes receiving a downhole fluid into a downhole sub from a first borehole wall portion adjacent a formation of interest and expelling at least a portion of the received downhole fluid from the downhole sub to a second borehole wall portion, wherein substantially all of the expelled downhole fluid enters the second borehole wall portion. An apparatus includes a downhole sub, a formation sampling member coupled to the downhole sub for collecting the downhole fluid from a first borehole wall portion adjacent a formation of interest, a sample expulsion member coupled to the downhole sub for expelling at least a portion of the collected downhole fluid from the downhole sub to a second borehole wall portion, wherein substantially all of the expelled downhole fluid enters the second borehole wall portion.
Patent GB-2474563-A (GB)
Title: Electronic personality card configured to store information from a host device
Inventor: ANWER JURAID
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: An electronic device, or smart card, 10 that forms a multi purpose, multi connection system that enables personality authentication, and data/credit transfer to/from many consumer devices, such as mobile phones, computers, consumer electronics. The electronic personality card is configurable to exploit the capabilities of a host system 32 by functioning as a hub that controls functions residing in the host such as video conferencing, VoIP, multimedia, and Personal Information Management (PIM) features. The smart card implements this control through client software installed in its ROM. The card comprises: a subscriber identity module (SIM) unit 12 for enabling mobile telephony communication; a connection unit, connectable to the SIM unit; and a control unit 18 which can also store information. The card is connectable to a host device and is configured to consolidate and store information from the host device.
Patent GB-2479427-A (GB)
Title: Method for constructing a wall with removable support structures
Inventor: IBBERSON WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: E04C2/04
Filed: 2011-01-17
Abstract: The method comprises building the wall horizontally before raising the wall to its in use upright position. The wall is made by being formed, possibly by casting, over support portions 28 each having a protrusion (76, Figure 8) in its foot that extends into what would be the base of the wall in use. The support portions may initially be attached to the wall using ties 30 but they are subsequently removable from the wall. The support portions may initially be used in the assistance of lifting and transporting the wall. The protrusions may taper upwardly and into the wall when the wall is in the upright position. Also claimed are the wall and the support portion.
Patent GB-2488317-A (GB)
Title: Positioning tube for a vegetation cutter
Inventor: YANG TSUNG-PEI
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 2011-02-22
Abstract: A vegetation cutter includes a tubular casing and a power source is connected to a first end of the casing so as to drive a drive cable which extends through the casing (10). A cutting member is connected to the drive cable and located on a second end of the casing. A positioning tube 20 is axially located in the casing and has an annular sleeve 21 through which the drive cable extends. The sleeve has two rib portions 22 tangentially connected thereto and the two rib portions are parallel to each other. Each rib portion has a rib 23 on each end thereof and the four ribs contact an inner periphery of the casing. The ribs are flexible and position the positioning tube centrally in the casing, and absorb vibration when in use.
Patent GB-2481125-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for containment of underwater leak
Inventor: BURNS ALAN
IPC: B63C7/16
Filed: 2011-06-08
Abstract: Apparatus for containment of underwater emissions comprises a buoyant hydrocarbon containment/storage vessel 16 and a conduit 18 having a first distal end 18a in communication with the containment vessel 16 and a second distal end 18b adapted for collecting emitted matter 12. There may be a funnel / cover 20 at the second end of the conduit to capture the leaking fluid. Flow control means 17/32 regulates the flow to and from the containment vessel 16. The flow control may be a valve, pump or gas supply. There may be a baffle 18d which can laterally deflect the flow leaving the first end of the conduit. The containment vessel may have adjustable volume. The apparatus may be anchored / tethered 24 to the sea floor 22. Spacing between a leaking well and the second end of the conduit can prevent blockage of the conduit by gas crystals.
Patent GB-2482785-A (GB)
Title: Kingdon mass spectrometer with cylindrical electrodes
Inventor: NIKOLAEV EVGENIJ
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2011-08-11
Abstract: The invention relates to measuring devices of an electrostatic Fourier transform mass spectrometer and measurement methods for the acquisition of mass spectra with high mass resolution. The invention presents measuring devices with electrostatic measuring cells according to the Kingdon principle, in which ions can, when appropriate voltages are applied, orbit on circular trajectories 15 around the cylinder axis between two concentric cylindrical surfaces 1, 2, which are composed of specially shaped sheath electrodes 3, 4, 5,6, 7 insulated from each other by parabolic gaps, and can harmonically oscillate in the axial direction, independently of their orbiting motion. In the longitudinal direction, the two cylindrical surfaces 1, 2 of the measuring cell are divided by the parabolic separating gaps into different types of double-angled and tetragonal sheath electrode segments. Appropriate voltages at the sheath electrode segments generate a potential distribution between the two concentric cylindrical surfaces 1, 2 which forms a parabolic potential well (Fig. 7) in the axial direction for orbiting ions 15. The ion clouds oscillating harmonically in the axial direction in this potential well induce image currents in suitable electrodes, from which the oscillation frequencies can be determined by Fourier analysis.
Patent GB-2495974-A (GB)
Title: Shaft connection having a collet with projections that engage a circumferential groove on a further shaft
Inventor: TAVENER STUART
IPC: F16D1/05
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: A shaft connection for a motor vehicle comprises a collet 23 on one drive member 21 which is adapted to receive the other drive member 31. A nut 41 clamps the collet 23 to the closed condition. Internal projections 24 of the collet fingers engage a groove of the internal drive member 21, to ensure correct axial position thereof, the projections and groove are preferably arcuate. The collet fingers and corresponding surface of the nut may be tapered 43. The nut 41 may have a seal, preferably an O-ring 44.
Patent GB-2488623-A (GB)
Title: A sensor for measuring the dielectric constant of a test object
Inventor: MAMIGONIANS HRAND MAMI
IPC: G01D5/24
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: The invention disclosed enables sensing of the electrical permittivity of an object. A sensor is provided that includes a dielectric layer that presents a surface defining the base of a volume in which a test object may be placed and an electrically active layer beneath the dielectric layer, comprising a first set of electrodes that extend in a first direction and a second set of electrodes that extend in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. By applying a signal to a first electrode in said first set of electrodes, an electric field is generated that extends outside of the sensor. An output signal is then produced in a second electrode by capacitive coupling between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrical permittivity of the volume above the first receiver electrode is then determined based on the output signal in said second electrode.
Patent GB-2500671-A (GB)
Title: Camera for wellbore inspection
Inventor: THURSBY JONATHAN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A camera assembly 10 for the inspection of passageways, especially wellbores, and designed to operate in high temperature environments comprises an elongate housing having a first end and a second end. A side wall extending between the ends comprises an inner wall and an outer wall with a vacuum formed between. An elongate relay lens 52 has a first end and a second end and is located within the housing. An optically transparent window 46 is located at the first end of the relay lens and an image sensor 48 is located at the second end of the relay lens for capturing an image of an object viewable through the relay lens and window. A light source 16 is arranged to emit light from the housing and illuminate the viewable object.
Patent GB-2501677-A (GB)
Title: Lever Type Cork Screw
Inventor: BOMMER ALEXANDER PHILIP
IPC: B67B7/02
Filed: 2012-04-11
Abstract: A lever type corkscrew with non rotating rack 2 and side mounted rotational handles 5. The levers 3 may be offset from the from the centre line of the screw detail 1. The screw detail may be weighted or sprung bias into its lowest possible position.
Patent GB-2501096-A (GB)
Title: Television receiver which determines if a received signal is compatible with an inserted Common Interface (CI) card.
Inventor: KOGA MASASHI
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: A television receiver 100 includes a tuner unit 130 comprising a plurality of tuners (that may include a terrestrial tuner 131 and a satellite tuner132), a tuner switching unit 135 for switching between the tuners, a Common interface (CI) unit 140 that acts as an interface to a CI card 200, a CI switching unit 141, a decoder unit 150 and a control unit 120 for controlling the tuner switching unit and the CI switching unit. The control unit controls the CI switching unit to input a signal supplied from the tuner switching unit into the CI card and then determines whether or not the signal input to the CI card is compatible with the CI card. When the signal is not compatible with the CI card, the control unit controls the CI switching unit so that the signal supplied from the tuner switching unit is input into the decoder unit (thereby bypassing the CI card.) The systems enables different types of CI cards to be used without encountering problems such as block noise.
Patent GB-2505162-A (GB)
Title: Injector with hook locking system for casing
Inventor: DOUGHTY MAX
IPC: A61M5/24
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A cartridge or ampoule injector e.g. for insulin, comprising an upper casing part and a lower casing part which are releasable detachable from one another by a hook type locking system A reload button can automatically push the plunger back so that it doesnt have to be wound manually. The device also has a lid, which becomes airtight and locks into place, preventing dirt and dust from entering the pen.
Patent GB-2505695-A (GB)
Title: A fence post connector, for connecting fence posts end-upon-end
Inventor: BARRETT PAUL
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: The connector 1 comprises a first connection region 2 comprising a limb 5, 6 for connecting with a first fence post 12 and a second connection region 3 comprising a limb 7, 8 for connecting with a second fence post 15. The connector further comprises a member 4 extending transversely to the limbs of the first and second connection regions and wherein the connector is arranged so that, in use, it provides substantially unhindered access for a fence panel to said first fence post. The connector may have a substantially 3 dimensional H configuration. A method of manufacturing the connector, a fence comprising the connector and a method of manufacturing a fence having the connector are also claimed.
Patent GB-2494995-A (GB)
Title: Light bulb shade
Inventor: DALY GARY
IPC: F21V1/14
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: A cover 10 for a light bulb comprises a body 12 having a main part 14 defining a space to receive the light bulb. The main part 14 has first and second opposite ends 16, 18 and an end face 20 at the first end 16 of the main part 14. The end face 20 extends across the first end of the main part and defines an aperture 22 to allow the light bulb to be connected to a supply of electricity. Cooling slots 28 are provided.
Patent GB-2492728-A (GB)
Title: A leakage detection system
Inventor: STRONG ANDREW PETER
IPC: G01M3/00
Filed: 2011-05-12
Abstract: A system and method for identifying and measuring the quantity of leakage from a conduit used in the conveyance of a fluid, such as a hydrocarbon fluid, for example oil, or a gas, such as natural gas. The system includes a measurement device configured to measure a distributed temperature along a length of the conduit. The system further includes a processor configured to calculate a change in volume of the fluid in the conduit for each of a plurality of sections of the length of the conduit based on the distributed temperature. The processor is further configured to calculate a correction factor based on the change in volume of the fluid. The processor is also configured to calculate a corrected mass-balance differential using the correction factor, and compare the corrected mass-balance differential to a predetermined leakage threshold to identify whether a leak exists in the conduit.
Patent GB-2508009-A (GB)
Title: Wall-mounted clothes dryer
Inventor: CARR VINCENT
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 2012-11-17
Abstract: The clothes dryer includes an arm 1 for drying clothes inside or outside of a house. The arm can be moved between wall brackets 2, 3 and moved indoors and outdoors in less than fifteen seconds by just sliding the arm in and out of the wall brackets. The arm includes holes for clothes hangers with a gap between to help with the drying. When not in use the arm may be placed flush against a wall.
Patent GB-2517679-A (GB)
Title: Object detection system and method for operating an object detection system
Inventor: CLERQC JOHN DE
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: An object detection system 10 for an inductive system for transferring power to a vehicle comprising an LC oscillating circuit 14 connected to a driving circuit 26 connected to a power supply circuit 11. The driving circuit 26 provides an alternating current (ac) voltage to the oscillating circuit 14. The object detection system 10 measures an input power to the driving circuit 26 from the power supply circuit and detects a foreign object depending on the measured input power. The detection may occur if input power increases. There may be an array of multiple resonant circuits 14, which may be driven by a single driving circuit 26 and power supply 11 or by multiple driving circuits 26 and power supplies 11. The different LC circuits 14 may be driven at different frequencies, and may be driven at a different frequency to the primary power transfer coil.
Patent GB-2523718-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling temperature of a gearbox for wind generator
Inventor: HA INCHUL
IPC: F03D11/02
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling the temperature of a gearbox for a wind generator. The temperature control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of a gearbox; a temperature adjustment unit for adjusting the temperature of the gearbox according to the temperature of the gearbox measured by the temperature sensor; a pitch adjustment unit for adjusting the pitch angle of a blade; and a control unit for controlling the pitch adjustment unit to rotate the blade at a rotational speed for heating when the measured temperature of the gearbox is lower than a normal operating temperature range of the gearbox.
Patent GB-2516030-A (GB)
Title: Heat Pump
Inventor: PATERSON RONNIE
IPC: F25B47/02
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: An energy-efficient heat pump with a closed cycle refrigerant circuit includes a variable speed compressor 1, a condenser 3 in which heat is transferred from the compressed refrigerant to an output medium such as a liquid circuit 4, a variable expansion device 5 supplying a refrigerant receiver 6, a main expansion device 8, and an evaporator 10 in which the refrigerant absorbs heat from an input medium such as external air; a reversing valve 2 reverses the cycle of the heat pump to defrost the evaporator 10, and a bypass 41 containing a non-return valve 42 is arranged to allow refrigerant to flow from the main expansion device 8 to the condenser 3 during the reverse cycle without passing through the receiver 6 and its associated expansion device 5. A fan 22 may draws external air over the evaporator 10 is switched off during the reverse cycle. A pressure sensor 20 may monitor the pressure of refrigerant supplied to the evaporator during the reverse cycle and the fan may be turned back on if the sensed pressure exceeds a predetermined level.
Patent GB-2501841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to methods and systems for optimising capacity use in an operation
Inventor: WOOTLIFF STANLEY
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2012-02-13
Abstract: A method for controlling an operation is provided wherein the control method increases demand relative to capacity when demand is normally low and/or increases the amount of time during which demand approaches or is at capacity so as to improve the productivity of the operation. The operation may be the cooking of food, for instance within a restaurant. The method of control includes the consideration of demand against capacity and as a result provides for variation in the incentive given to promote demand where needed. This may be the presence or absence of the incentive and/or the level of the incentive offered. The method may include the use of a booking system through which the incentives are offered and through which at least some of the indications of demand are received.