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Patent GB-2496180-A (GB)
Title: Ammunition comprising biodegradable thermoplastic composite material
Inventor: MAYDEW NIGEL FRANCIS
IPC: F42B7/02
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: moulding processes. The composite material 36 includes a major percentage of natural-starch polyester polymer and a minor percentage of powdered chemically-untreated straw. The straw being untreated is essential to provide uniform solidity to the finished composite material 36, thereby allowing use of the composite in conventional extruding and injection moulding. The biodegradable thermoplastic composite material 36 is ideally suited for disposable practice mortar rounds 10 and obturation disks or wadding of shotgun cartridges, thus dispensing with the need for retrieval following discharge.
Patent GB-2492454-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning mechanism for a fuser or heating member of a xerographic fusing apparatus
Inventor: HAVENS BARRY R
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 2012-06-19
Abstract: A xerographic fusing apparatus includes a fuser member 2 or external heating members 9; and a cleaning mechanism for the fuser member 2 or external heating members 9. The cleaning mechanism includes an abrasive cleaning web 10 in contact with the fuser member 2 or external heating members 9. The abrasive cleaning web 10 includes a non-woven fabric and at least one abrasive 20. The at least one abrasive 20 is selected from the group consisting of carbonates, silicates, carbides, clays and combinations thereof. A supply roll 15 is configured to advance the abrasive cleaning web 10; and a take-up roll 14 is configured to collect the abrasive cleaning web 10.
Patent GB-2495027-A (GB)
Title: Heat generator
Inventor: NANGLE DOUGLAS
IPC: H05B6/10
Filed: 2011-06-15
Abstract: A heat generator comprises a rotatable magnetic field and a heat exchanger (26) including a fluid path (45) for water set into an electrically conducting disc. An entry to and exit from the fluid path is provided for the water. Heat generated by rotating the magnetic field is transferred to water passing though the fluid path in the electrically conducting disc.
Patent GB-2509536-A (GB)
Title: Diffraction grating
Inventor: VALERA MOHMED SALIM
IPC: G02B5/18
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A diffraction grating 1 has a surface 12 having grooves, such as blazed grooves 14. The grooves 14 are separated from each other by lands 20 of predetermined varying width. As such, the diffractive efficiency of the grating 1 varies across the extent of the grating 1. The depth, width and pitch of the grooves 14 and lands 20 may vary from groove to groove or from land to land, or may vary along each groove or land. A master grating or replicator mould may be used to produce the grating.
Patent GB-2498470-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to remove deposits
Inventor: HATTON GREGORY JOHN
IPC: B08B9/027
Filed: 2011-10-24
Abstract: A method of producing and transporting crude oil, comprising extracting crude oil from a well; placing the crude oil in a pipeline to transport the crude oil away from the well, wherein at least a portion of the pipeline travels through an atmosphere having an ambient temperature less than 20 Â°C; and transporting the crude oil for a first time period at a low flow rate so that a precipitate forms on an inner wall of the pipeline; and transporting the crude oil for a second time period at a high flow rate so that the precipitate is cleared from the inner wall of the pipeline.
Patent GB-2503330-A (GB)
Title: Method of using asynchronous subordinate processes in a mainframe computer
Inventor: WATSON JOHN LESLIE
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2013-04-22
Abstract: A method for managing related asynchronous processes on such a computer system is disclosed. In use a process (400) initiates an asynchronous subordinate process (420) and transfers data and/or directives between itself and such subordinate process using an interface (410), the interface being responsible for synchronization (414) on termination of the subordinate process. The system finds particular use in a mainframe computer that operates with IBMRTM z/ArchitectureRTM, ESA/390 or ESA370 architectures. The method may be used to schedule file operations, convert data formats, encrypt or compress data or transmission of data over a network.
Patent GB-2517124-A (GB)
Title: Method for diagnosing a trailing edge flap fault
Inventor: CATT CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: A method 100 of diagnosing a trailing edge flap fault in an aircraft 10 having a trailing edge flap system 20 including multiple trailing edge flaps 22 and a flap handle 24 for setting the position of the flaps uses a plurality of flap position sensor 27. The method includes receiving a position signal 102 from the position sensor indicative of the position of at least one of the trailing edge flaps 22 and comparing the position signal to a reference position value to determine a variation 104. The variation enables a diagnosis of a trailing edge flap fault 106 and an indication 108 of the diagnosed fault can then be provided. A controller 30 within the aircraft includes a processor 36 which carries out the diagnosis.
Patent GB-2504177-A (GB)
Title: Coupling for a catheter pump
Inventor: KEENAN RICHARD L
IPC: A61M60/174
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: Â A catheter pump assembly includes an elongate polymeric catheter body 304, a cannula 308 with a tubular portion 316 and an expandable portion, and a tubular interface coupling, or ferrule connector 336, having an outer surface configured to be joined to the tubular portion of the cannula and an inner surface disposed over an end of the catheter body. The tubular interface may have a plurality of transverse channels (344, Fig 13) extending outward from the inner surface of the tubular interface with an outer surface of the catheter body projecting into the transverse channels to form a secure mechanical join between the two. Additional recesses, such as a helical groove on the connector, may receive an adhesive sealant to seal between the connector and the tubular portion of the cannula.
Patent GB-2514145-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for fuel cells
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: A fuel cell assembly 1 has a fuel cell with a membrane electrode assembly disposed between an anode fluid flow plate and a cathode fluid flow plate. The cathode flow plate defines a flow channel for conveying oxidant to the membrane electrode assembly. The flow channel has an inlet and an outlet. A plasma discharge fan 20 is configured to generate air flow into the inlet. The plasma discharge fan may also be configured to generate ozone flow into the inlet, thereby enhancing the electrochemical reaction at the cathode side of the membrane electrode assembly. A plurality of the fuel cells may be configured in a stack arrangement, whereby the inlets for the plurality of fuel cells in the stack form an air inlet face 4 of the fuel cell stack. The plasma discharge fan 20 may comprise a plate structure disposed over the stack air inlet face 4, being configured to deliver a generally uniform air flow into the stack air inlet face over substantially its entire area.
Patent GB-2514395-A (GB)
Title: Outputting fault data for a hardware device
Inventor: MICHEL PATRICK
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2013-05-23
Abstract: A fault display module 205 for a hardware device such as a blade computer 102 comprises a first power input 211 for receiving power from a first power supply 104 for the hardware device, an input interface 206 for receiving fault data from the hardware device, non-volatile data storage 207 for storing the fault data, an output interface 208 for outputting the fault data to a display device 209 and an external power input 213 for providing power to the fault display module from a second power supply external to the hardware device when the associated hardware device is disconnected from the first power supply.
Patent GB-2514797-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere cup plastic strip support feature and manufacturing method therefor
Inventor: WAN HO YAU
IPC: A41C5/00
Filed: 2013-06-04
Abstract: A bra cup plastic strip support feature comprises a plastic strip 20 including one or more layers of polymer 12 and one or more layers of a second material 14 laminated with it. Preferably, the plastic strip 20 comprises at least two layers of polymer 12 and at least one layer of the second material 14, with an adhesive applied in between the layers. The second material may be a polymer, a fabric, or a foam, while the polymer may be selected from the group of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), a resin, or a polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The plastic strip support feature may be in the form of an uplifting panel, a reinforcing pad, a sternum region, or an extended fish bone like pattern. The application also describes a bra including such a feature, and a method of manufacturing the bra part with the plastic strip support feature.
Patent GB-2500550-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical sensors
Inventor: KAHN CAROLYN R
IPC: G01N27/333
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample. A solid state electrochemical sensor can include a redox active moiety having an oxidation and/or reduction potential that is sensitive to the presence of an analyte immobilized over a surface of a working electrode. A redox active moiety having an oxidation and/or reduction potential that is insensitive to the presence of the analyte can be used for reference. Voltammetric measurements made using such systems can accurately determine the presence and/or concentration of the analyte in the sample. The solid state electrochemical sensor can be robust and not require calibration or re-calibration.
Patent GB-2521334-A (GB)
Title: Topical drug patch including microspheres
Inventor: XIA ZHIDAO
IPC: A61P17/06
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: A topical drug delivery patch 1 comprising a drug delivery layer 3 including microspheres 2 encapsulating a drug, the microspheres 2 being carried in a hydrogel, the drug delivery layer having a support layer 5 which is attached to a first face of the drug delivery layer and a releaseable protective layer 4 attached to a second face of the drug delivery later, where the releaseable protective layer 4 is removable such that in use the second face can be applied to the skin so the drug in the microspheres 2 can be released onto the skin while the support layer 5 forms a covering for the drug delivery layer 3. The microspheres 2 may be formed from polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactide-co-glycolide (PLGA) or a combination thereof. Preferably the hydrogel is an adhesive gel composition containing a water-soluble polymer gel, water and a water holding agent. Preferably the patch 1 is for use in the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis where the drug is dithranol or calcipotriol.
Patent GB-2507165-A (GB)
Title: Load restraint system
Inventor: DAVIS IAN
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2013-08-22
Abstract: A tether 12 is provided for restraining a load 16 within a loading area (20, Figure 2). A control arrangement 14 is provided for positioning the tether 12 relative to a load 16 to be restrained in the loading area (20). The control arrangement 14 includes a pull cord 24, 26 arrangement which extends from the tether 12 and may be configured in communication with the runner elements 28 on the opposing supports, for moving the tether from a fastening position, in which the tether is arranged proximal a load to be restrained, to an elevated position (Figure 2), in which the tether is suspended at an elevated location relative to said fastening position. A method is also claimed, the method including the steps of providing the above, positioning the tether 12 above a load 16, lowering the tether 12 using the control arrangement 14 and using a fastener arrangement 18 to tension the tether 12 over the load16.
Patent GB-2509381-A (GB)
Title: Latching mechanism for retaining an inner member within an outer tubular member
Inventor: LAWRENCE IAN DANIEL
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of latching mechanisms, and is particularly useful in the latching of male and female tubular members so that they may be maintained in engagement or, when unlatched, axially disengaged. The invention has particular application in the field of floor treatment machines, such as vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaners, in which a detachable connection between fluid conduits may be required. A latching mechanism for retaining an inner male member in engagement within an outer female tubular member (25), the male member (40) having an outer cylindrical surface provided with least one elongate groove (43) or slot and the female member having at least one elongate slot (27) provided in a cylindrical wall portion thereof, the arrangement being such that when the male and female members are engaged, the slot (27) in the female member overlays and is aligned with the groove (43) or slot in the male member, and wherein a pivoted latching member (29) is provided with at least one block (38) at a region distal to the pivot so that the latching member may rock between an unlatched position in which the male and female members may be axially engaged or disengaged and a latched position in which the block occupies the slot in the female member and bridges the slot or groove in the male member, thereby to prevent axial disengagement of the male and female members. The invention is characterised in that said elongate slot (27) in the female member and said elongate slot or groove (43) in the male member each have an arcuate form with a common radius of curvature and orientation corresponding to a radial distance between the latching member pivot (31) and the block (38). Said at least one block (38) is preferably elongate in a circumferential direction with respect to the pivot radius so that in approaching the latched position the block travels along the overlaid arcuate slots, or slot (27) and groove (43), from an entry end to a distal end of each slot or groove.
Patent GB-2520747-A (GB)
Title: Antenna and apparatus comprising antenna
Inventor: OLIVEIRA JOAO DE
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: An antenna comprises an inductive winding 3 consisting of conductive elements which are substantially invisible to the naked human eye. The winding 3 is located between first and second terminals 1, 2 and it has a thickness and width which does not exceed 10 Âµm along the length of the conductive element. A plurality of conductive elements 3 may be connected in parallel between the first and second terminals 1, 2. The separation between the wound conductive element 3 portions may be at least 10 Âµm. Further conductive elements 4 with similar dimensions to those mentioned above may be arranged around the winding but not connected to the terminals. These further elements 4 may have a substantially uniform spaced pattern with that of the winding 3 to provide a uniform appearance. The winding 3, terminals 1, 2 and further conductive elements 4 may be supported on the surface of a substrate or they may be formed within recesses provided in the surface of the substrate. The substrate may be a flexible plastic material which is transparent to visible light. The antenna may be used in near field coupling NFC and/or radio frequency identification RFID systems.
Patent GB-2511612-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting vehicle weave
Inventor: GARDINER JOHN LESLIE
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: A system for detecting vehicle weave (12, figure 1), i.e. for determining whether a vehicle is being driven safely along the lane of a carriageway, comprises a light source 14 arranged to illuminate a road, a detector 16, 18 directed vertically downward in a direction substantially perpendicular to a surface of the road (13, figure 1) and arranged to capture reflected light from the road, and a processor (46, figure 5) arranged to generate images (30, figure 3) of the road from the reflected light, detect a position of one or more road markings (34, figure 3) in each image, and compare the position of the one or more road markings in subsequent images to generate a measure of weave of a vehicle relative to the road. The light source and camera are preferably mounted to a vehicle (10, figure 1) and may operate in visible or infrared wavelengths. Road markings may be detected by dividing the captured image into a plurality of columns 64, calculating a luminance value of each of the columns 66, and identifying changes in the values representing one or more edges of the markings 68, 70, 72. A method for detecting vehicle weave is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2524251-A (GB)
Title: Polymer dispersed liquid crystal elastomers (PDLCE)
Inventor: RESETIC ANDRAZ
IPC: C09K19/38
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A method of producing liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) based components comprises the steps of (i) providing or creating micro-sized or nano-sized LCE particles, (ii) dispersing the particles in an uncured liquid polymer, (iii) aligning the nematic directors of the particles and, (iv) shaping and curing the matrix/particles mixture. The composite material formed by this method is a polymer dispersed liquid crystal elastomer (PDLCE) with custom-tailored properties which can be shaped into arbitrary forms. Also shown is liquid crystal elastomer based component.
Patent GB-2515629-A (GB)
Title: Authentication registration and cancellation device
Inventor: SHIRAISHI MASANAO
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2014-04-30
Abstract: An apparatus 1 and methods for implementing registration and/or invalidation of RFID tags is disclosed. An RFID reader 2 receives an RFID signal including an instruction to register or invalidate (cancel), which is transmitted from an operation tag 10b in a recognition area (A). Depending on the signal the apparatus sets an operation mode to registration-enabled or invalidation-enabled. Subsequently when an RFID tag recognizer (31a) recognizes an authentication tag 10a, the apparatus will either: a) register the authentication tag as part of a group; or b) invalidate or cancel the authentication tag itself, or all authentication tags that belong to that tags group. The methods allow easy invalidation of an authentication tag when it has been lost or stolen, and facilitates management of authentication tags for new employees or residents, for example for gaining access to a building.
Patent GB-2526574-A (GB)
Title: Support frame for sliding door systems
Inventor: PURDOM HANS NICHOLAS
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: A frame 10 for a sliding door, preferably one which slides within a cavity/pocket in the wall, comprises extruded vertical columns 20 extending between upper and lower supports 30, 32 formed with extruded profiles having multiple channels 36, 37 and a rail on which a door can slide. Preferably a pair of vertical columns fit within two outer U-shape channels 37 in the upper and lower supports, a middle channel may accommodate a track (100 fig.13) on which wheeled bogies slide; the track may include indentations that match with elongate protrusions 108 in the channel ensuring accurate alignment of the track. The columns may have channels in which strengthening beams can be fitted which sit proud of the column. Also claimed is a sliding door mechanism having a track and an adjustable door stop that fits within a elongate groove in the track; also a base bracket having a floor attachment plate and a wheeled bogie (fig 14).
Patent GB-2527035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to wind turbine blades
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE DANIEL
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A wind turbine blade having a protective cowl structure, and a cowl structure for such a wind turbine blade. The wind turbine blade comprises a first blade portion 32 connected to a second blade portion 35 so as to define a junction between them 40 that extends transversely around the blade surface of the blade. A cowl structure is fixed to the wind turbine blade and arranged to cover at least a portion of the junction. The cowl structure protects the junction between the blade portions from environmental damage, especially lightning. Preferably the first blade portion is a blade tip which is constructed of metal or has a metallic outer surface. The cowl may be formed of a polymeric material, such as polyurethane with a dielectric outer surface. There may also be an upstanding fin extending between the leading and trailing edges of the cowl.
Patent GB-2526877-A (GB)
Title: Application and server
Inventor: DORRICOTT MARTIN REX
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A method of executing, at a portable device 10, an application relating to a user's account with an organisation comprises detecting a current user of the application, detecting the current user's recent interactions with the organisation other than via the application, and changing the user interface of the application in response to the detection of the current user's recent interactions with the organisation. In particular a server 20 provides data relating to the users recent interactions to the portable device. The portable device may be a smartphone and the organisation may be a bank, shopping service or insurance company.
Patent GB-2528857-A (GB)
Title: Functionalised biologically active surfaces
Inventor: COULSON STEPHEN RICHARD
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalised surface, on for example an assay plate, slide, chip, or filtration or binding medium, which includes a functional group which binds or is bindable to a biomolecule, said method comprising exposing a surface to a plasma containing a monomer which includes a functional group, under conditions in which the monomer is deposited on the surface so as to form a polymer which includes said functional group. Suitable monomers may comprise nitrogen or oxygen containing functional groups and include allylamine, ethylene diamine or N-allylmethylamine.
Patent GB-2530777-A (GB)
Title: Turbine blade and method of manufacture
Inventor: CACHO-OSES RAUL
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A turbine blade for a water current or wind turbine comprises first and second blade shells 20, 21 and a spar 24. A plurality of machined foam blocks 29, 30, 31, 32 are installed in the first and second shells by bonding with resin or adhesive. At least one of the machined foam blocks has an outer surface that corresponds to an inner surface of one of the shells. The foam blocks are fitted to the shells and the shells are fixed to one another. At least one of the blocks 29-32 has a groove 45, 46 which is able to accommodate excess adhesive when the shells and blocks are fitted together. A foam-forming material may be applied to fill the grooves.
Patent GB-2515237-A (GB)
Title: Packaging, food packaging, sandwich pack, submarine sandwich, beverage container, method of forming a packaging, table top heat sealer
Inventor: AL-NAQEEB HAMED
IPC: B65D81/24
Filed: 2013-04-18
Abstract: Packaging (80) is provided and comprises a base shell (10) and a lid shell (50) which are heat seaiable together. One of the shells is more rigid than the other to facilitate opening of the packaging in use.