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Patent GB-2486248-A (GB)
Title: Auction system and method
Inventor: CHATTERTON MATTHEW ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q30/08
Filed: 2010-12-09
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for conducting an incremental auction for an item. The item is given a target price. An auction server starts with a zero initial bid and only accepts bids from bidders when the next bid is incremented over the current bid by a predetermined amount, preferably one unit of currency. As each bidder bids, the amount bid by that bidder is added to the sum of all earlier bids for the item made by the bidder to make a total bid sum for that bidder. As a bidder makes a bid, the auction server automatically collects the amount bid from the bidder's designated financial sources. When the total bid of a bidder exceeds the target price, the bidder is deemed a winner. It may be that the latest bid by that bidder means that the bidder would pay a price greater than the target price for the item. The auction server enquires from the bidder what his wishes are. If the bidder does not wish to pay the higher price, the bidder is automatically refunded the total of his bids and leaves the auction process for the item. If the bidder accepts to pay the higher price, the sale is completed and the item delivered. A bidder has the option to obtain a refund of his total amount bid for the item and to leave the bidding process for the item at any stage of the bidding process.
Patent GB-2475637-A (GB)
Title: Locking system for window or door with shootbolt and additional locking pin
Inventor: LAPORTA GIOVANNI MARIA
IPC: E05B63/06
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: The system comprises a shootbolt mechanism including at least one shootbolt, one unit 8'' attachable to a window or door for housing the shootbolt and a keep for engaging with the shootbolt. The system also comprises an additional pin 65 and corresponding keep. The pin extends, in use, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shootbolt and being axially adjustable relative to the unit. The pin may be mountable to the unit using a screw thread. Also claimed is a system which may include an espagnolette lock and the pin is adjustable relative to a door leaf.
Patent GB-2479831-A (GB)
Title: A tank module for a motor vehicle
Inventor: DOSSOW ANDREAS
IPC: B60K15/063
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A tank module 2, 3 for a motor vehicle 1 comprises at least two fuel tanks 5 and a carrier body 6. The carrier body 6 has concave flanks 8 formed of sheet material and arranged between the fuel tanks 5 and facing the fuel tanks 5. The fuel tanks 5 are fixed on the carrier body 6 through at least one clamping strap 7 wrapped around each fuel tank 5.
Patent GB-2478886-A (GB)
Title: Modular percutaneous valve structure and delivery method
Inventor: RICHTER YORAM
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2010-01-13
Abstract: A modular prosthetic valve device for implantation in a patient is disclosed. The valve device is designed as two or more modules to be delivered unassembled and combined into an assembled valve device in the body - e.g., in the body at or near the site where implantation occurs. The two or more modules may be a support structure and a valve assembly. The valve assembly may be formed from two or more valve sections. Because the valve device of the invention is deliverable as modules, it may have a smaller delivery diameter than pre-assembled percutaneous valves and permits use of a delivery device of reduced diameter. Delivering the valve device as modules increases the flexibility of the valve device during delivery, compared to percutaneous valve devices in the art. The invention further provides a system for and method of delivering such a modular valve device and assembling it in vivo. The modules of the valve device may be connected by pull wires for delivery sequentially to or near the implantation site in the body lumen, and then assembled by remote manipulation using the pull wires. The system may further include a temporary valve that may be deployed to maintain valvular function while the device modules are assembled. The temporary valve may be attached to the delivery device and deployed either before or after the support structure is expanded, or the temporary valve may be attached to the support structure and deployed when the support structure is expanded. Various locking mechanisms are provided for attaching the device modules together.
Patent GB-2501454-A (GB)
Title: Electrical socket requiring all pins of a plug to be inserted, or which detects a plug pin using radiation
Inventor: UNDERWOOD GEOFFREY PAUL
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: An electrical socket comprises a carriage (4, Fig 2) having shutter portions 4a, 4b each associated with a respective pin receiving opening 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e. A retainer arrangement in the socket prevents the shutter portions moving to an open condition unless all the shutter portions are in a released condition. The socket can detect the insertion of a pin of a plug using an infra-red emitters 60a, 60b and detectors 61a, 61b. Power can be switched in response to detecting both pins.
Patent GB-2484206-A (GB)
Title: A stand-up personal mobility vehicle with thigh supports mounted on folding column
Inventor: GRAY IAN
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2011-10-03
Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle for the elderly and disabled comprises a platform 10 on which a user of the vehicle can stand during normal operation of the vehicle, ground-engaging wheels 14,15,16 on which the platform 10 is supported, motor drive means for the wheels, motor control means 20, a column 11 extending upwards from the platform 10, and a leg or thigh support rest 18 mounted on the column above the platform. During use the user is able to lean forward and rest his/her thighs against the support 18. Preferably the motor control means comprises a control knob 20 which is mounted within a basket 13 and which is located adjacent user support handles 19. The handles 19 may be grasped by the user to counter any shift in gravity during travelling movement of the vehicle. The column 11 which supports the control means 20 and the thigh support 18 is pivotally connected to the platform 10 such that when the vehicle is not is use it can be folded up [see Figure 2 & 3]. The vehicle may have two motor drive wheels and two castors, alternatively all four wheels may be driven.
Patent GB-2485877-A (GB)
Title: Ground Anchor with channel and projecting driving member
Inventor: SOMERFIELD ALAN
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: A ground anchor (10) comprises a body (12) having a front region (14). The ground anchor is drivable into the ground with the front region leading. The body defines a channel or through hole (17) to receive a driving member (22). The channel is configured to allow the driving member to project or extend beyond the front region of the body. The driving member for driving the ground anchor may comprise a shaft portion (36) and a driving end portion (44). The shaft potion may have a force transmitting formation or shoulder (50, figure 3) configured to engage the ground anchor. The driving end portion has an end region (48) configured to facilitate being driven into the ground.
Patent GB-2499260-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for use in controlling fluid flow
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2012-02-13
Abstract: A flow control device 10 comprises flow control rings 14 defining flow control ports 22 of apertures 24 with liners 25 which are configured to receive a number of rod-like flow restriction members 26 inserted into at least some of the flow control ports 22 so as to define a predetermined flow restriction through the flow control rings 14 for controlling fluid flow, such as in oil and/or gas wells. Each flow control ring 14 is configured to be sealingly mounted onto a base pipe 27 and a tubular housing 12 is sealingly mounted on the flow control ring 14. The flow restriction members 26 may be adjustable, removable and replaceable, such as screw coupled into the flow control ports 22, to enable re-configuration to alter the flow characteristics such as the pressure drop through the flow control device 10.
Patent GB-2492235-A (GB)
Title: A device for defining a triangular space for a football training drill
Inventor: COX KINGSLEY J A
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: A device used for soccer training practice comprising means to define a triangle on a playing surface. The triangle may have corners 1 which are stakes, weights, cones or loops which are joined by webbing, rope or tubing 2. Alternatively the triangle may be defined by an electronic projector. The sides of the triangles may be different colours and a plurality of them may be positioned next to each other. Other shapes such as a circle, semicircle or square may be formed. Also disclosed are training games using the device which involve passing a ball through a triangle past an opposing team member to score points.
Patent GB-2507303-A (GB)
Title: Solar energy system comprising a barrier
Inventor: MURPHY JAMES
IPC: F24S90/00
Filed: 2012-10-25
Abstract: A solar energy system 1, for heating a body of water, comprises a solar radiation receiving unit 2 configured to receive solar radiation and configured to convert the solar radiation into heat energy or electrical energy. The system also comprises a barrier means 3, for varying the solar radiation transmittance, arranged over the solar radiation receiving unit. The barrier means is configured to varyingly control the solar radiation receivable by the solar radiation receiving unit. Preferably, the barrier means comprises electrochromic glass panes configured to transition or be switchable between a state in which the barrier means is substantially transparent and a state in which the barrier means is substantially opaque. In an aspect of the invention, a structure for containing a body of water, such as a swimming pool, comprises a solar energy system as described above. In a further aspect of the invention, a method of heating a body of water using a solar energy system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2499696-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle parking brake that renews the clamping force after a predetermined period, when parked on a gradient
Inventor: BAEHRLE-MILLER FRANK
IPC: B60T7/10
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: A method of providing the clamping force generated by a parking brake that measures the road gradient and, if the road gradient exceeds a threshold value, at the end of a defined time interval a re-application operation with a renewed generation of the brake clamping force is implemented. This allows proper functioning of the parking brake as the vehicle brakes cool. The clamping force is preferably generated at least partially by an electromechanical braking device. There may also be an auxiliary braking device such as a hydraulic vehicle brake. The re-application operation may be implemented only if vehicle movement is detected.
Patent GB-2507598-A (GB)
Title: Information security audit method
Inventor: KUO CHIEN-TING
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: An information security audit method and system is provided. A normalized weighting of each of a plurality of members of an organization is computed according to a level and at least one feature, such as member attribute, asset, performance etc. of each of the members. A plurality of risk evaluation values corresponding to a plurality of audit items are computed and a normalized risk evaluation value of each of the members is further computed according to the risk evaluation values and the normalized weighting. A relation of the normalized risk evaluation value and a plurality of threshold value intervals are determined to dynamically adjust an audit period and/or a number of the audit items according to the relation. Alternatively a relation of risk evaluation values and a plurality of threshold value intervals are determined.
Patent GB-2509180-A (GB)
Title: Holographic projector
Inventor: CHRISTMAS JAMIESON
IPC: G03H1/16
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A projector uses an optical element having spatially variant optical power. The method comprises combining Fourier domain data representative of a 2D image with Fourier domain data having a first lensing effect to produce first holographic data. Light is spatially modulated with the first holographic data to form a first spatially modulated light beam. The first spatially modulated light beam is redirected using the optical element by illuminating a first region of the optical element with the first spatially modulated beam. The first lensing effect compensates for the optical power of the optical element in the first region.
Patent GB-2500966-A (GB)
Title: Cooling control system and method for a data centre
Inventor: PARIDA PRITISH RANJAN
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A cooling system such as an intra-rack cooling system 500 of a data centre comprises: one or more nodes, such as servers 300, each node having at least one temperature sensor to monitor a temperature of the node components; an air-to-liquid heat exchanger 402 configured to accept a liquid coolant input, preferably via a first shut-off valve 504, to provide cooled air to the one or more nodes; and a temperature sensor to monitor a temperature of air Tai provided by the heat exchanger. The cooling system also comprises a direct liquid cooling apparatus to provide liquid coolant to components of the one or more nodes, preferably an inlet plenum 404, i.e. manifold, and an outlet plenum 406. The apparatus supplies cold input coolant 412, preferably via a second shut-off valve 506, to the one or more nodes and ejects warm coolant 410. A valve, ideally a three-way valve 502, is configured to control a proportion of the coolant flow directed to the heat exchanger and the one or more nodes based upon the monitored temperatures. A flow rate of coolant is also controlled based upon the monitored temperatures, preferably by varying the pump strength of a pump 401.
Patent GB-2515104-A (GB)
Title: A device and a method for assembling an electronic device having a male connection portion for providing a detachable connection, and a flexible element
Inventor: SELBY TAPIO
IPC: H01R13/41
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: An electronic device has a housing and at least one male connection portion for providing a detachable connection of the electronic device to a female snap, the male connection portion comprising an elongate stud 12. An end portion 14 of the stud is adapted to receive a flexible cap 30a of a conductive sheet material having a top surface to fit on the top of the stud and at least two side elements. The side elements are formed as legs joined to the top surface by a first bend of the sheet material and are aligned generally along the wall of the end portion of the stud. The legs may include outwardly 35a or inwardly (35e, Fig 4e) directed anchor portions. An electrical connection and a mechanical lock between the end portion and a printed circuit board 37 is created by flexible deformation of the side members when sliding the cap and the end portion through an aperture in the printed circuit board. The device may be a telemetric pulse transmitter, attaching to ECG electrodes in a garment or belt.
Patent GB-2507631-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced lightweight concrete panel
Inventor: KWAN ALBERT KWOK HUNG
IPC: E04B1/04
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: An architectural panel comprises a main body 10 cast from lightweight concrete with first and second planar faces 11, 12 parallel to one another. First and second reinforcing mesh sheets are embedded in the body of the panel. Recesses 13 in the first planar face extend through openings 20 in the first mesh sheet 17. Each recess may taper inwardly from a mouth in the first face to a base. The openings in the first mesh and the mouth of the recesses may be square. The concrete may comprise aggregate formed from clay, polystyrene beads, pumice, shale, ash or ceramics. The concrete may be aerated or foamed. The panel may comprise fixtures cast into the body and fixed to the mesh sheets to provide mounting points. A backing layer cast after the main body may extend over the first face whilst a facing layer of lightweight concrete may be bonded to the second face.
Patent GB-2513674-A (GB)
Title: Vertical wind turbine with constant output speed
Inventor: JAKUBASZEK MAREK
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 2013-10-02
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine, having two or more turbine blades 4 mounted for rotation about a turbine axis of rotation 20, a housing 2 mounted for rotation about an axis which is coaxial with but decoupled from the turbine axis of rotation, and housing orientation element 3 to rotate the housing. The housing has at one end a first channel a and a second channel b and the housing orientation element rotates the housing so that the one end is an upwind end. The first channel directs wind on blades moving downwind and the second channel directs wind on blades moving upwind such that torque is generated by a pair of tangential forces. Preferably the housing includes shields 7a and 7b which function to control a rotational speed of rotor 23.
Patent GB-2506033-A (GB)
Title: Virtual machine high availability
Inventor: NORTH GERAINT
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2012-04-16
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for managing high availability of virtual machines. In particular this invention relates to a method and apparatus for managing the checkpoint-based high availability of a backup virtual machine in the event of an application failure on a primary virtual machine. There is described a method, system, computer program product and computer program for failure monitoring and recovery comprising: providing a first copy of an application of a first virtual machine; storing state information from the executing first application at regular checkpoints; monitoring real time state information for failure conditions; generating an interrupt from state information of a failure point; on interrupt, providing a second copy of the application for executing from the checkpoint; making a first change to the operating environment of the second copy before the failure point; and initiating execution of the second copy of the application.
Patent GB-2523786-A (GB)
Title: Roller
Inventor: HAMILTON SHEILA
IPC: G01N21/952
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: A roller 10 comprises a core region 11 and a surface region 12 sheathing the core region 11, wherein at least one of the core region 11 and the surface region 12 is doped with a first optically detectable dopant and the other of the core region 11 and the surface region 12 is not doped with the first optically detectable dopant. The other of the core region 11 and the surface region 12 may be at least partially transparent at a wavelength at which the dopant is optically detectable, for example using an optical detector 15. The core region 11 is preferably doped with the first optically detectable dopant while the surface region 12 may have a second optically detectable dopant. The first optically detectable dopant may be luminescent, phosphorescent, reflective or detectable in the visible, infrared or ultraviolet regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The core region 11 and the surface region 12 may be elastomeric. The roller 10 may form part of a contact cleaning apparatus.
Patent GB-2524549-A (GB)
Title: Zonal optical elements
Inventor: BEHOUNEK TOMAS
IPC: G02B5/18
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: An optical element comprising a plurality of optical zones 10, 20, where at least one of the zones includes at least one noise introducing feature 30, which acts to modulate. The diffractive Fresnel lens may have chromatic homogenising features in one of the rings to reduce chromatic aberration and/or directional homogenising features in one of the zones to improve directional homogeneity. Also claimed is: a method of forming a zone plate with a noise introducing feature 30; a method of adding noise to a zonal optical element with a noise introducing feature 30; a method of homogenising light using a zonal optical element; a method of suppressing or reducing chromatic aberration of non-monochromatic light using a zonal optical element; and a method of modifying the angular and/or intensity characteristics of light with a zonal optical element; where the latter three methods include at least one chromatic homogenising and/or direction homogenising feature.
Patent GB-2524771-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical system
Inventor: WARREN PHILIP JOHN
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: A connection system for an electrosurgical instrument comprises first and second connectors capable of being mated one with the other, the first connector (5) being associated with an electrosurgical generator (1) and the second connector (12) being associated with the electrosurgical instrument (9). The first and second connectors each include at least three connector components, each of the three connector components of the first connector (5) being capable of being connected and disconnected to a respective one of the three connector components of the second connector (12). When the first connector components (14, 19) are connected to each other they are capable of delivering an RF energy output from the electrosurgical generator (1) to the electrosurgical instrument (9). When the second connector components (16, 22) are connected to each other they are capable of delivering a supply of ionisable gas to the electrosurgical instrument (9). When the third connector components (15, 21) are connected to each other they capable of identifying the electrosurgical instrument (9) to the electrosurgical generator (1). When the first and second connectors are mated one with the other, the third connector components (15, 21) are connected one to the other only after the first and second connector components are connected one to the other.
Patent GB-2514485-A (GB)
Title: Electric tool and controlling method thereof
Inventor: SHI PINGBO
IPC: B25B23/147
Filed: 2014-04-28
Abstract: An electric tool has a motor, an implementing member driven by the motor for driving a working element and a controlling circuit for controlling the electric tool. The controlling circuit includes a current detecting module 10 for detecting the current flowing through the motor; a microprocessor 30 for memorizing and storing a current value; an user interface module 90 for an user to select working modes, and the working modes at least comprising a learning mode for recording the current value after the implementing member has driven the working element and a constant torque mode for driving other working elements having the same size based on the recorded current value; and a driving module 40 for driving or stopping the torque output of the motor 50. The electric tool can achieve the function of electronic clutch so as to drive screws having the same size with substantially the same effect, this allows for repeated working to be done having a substantially uniform result . The present disclosure also discloses a controlling method by using the above controlling circuit.
Patent GB-2520785-A (GB)
Title: Compact mass spectrometer
Inventor: GORDON DAVID
IPC: H01J49/24
Filed: 2014-05-29
Abstract: A miniature mass spectrometer is disclosed: comprising an atmospheric pressure ionisation source 701; a first RF ion guide 702 located in a first vacuum chamber, said chamber also having an atmospheric pressure sampling orifice or capillary; a second vacuum chamber in which a second RF ion guide 703 is preferably located; and a mass analyser 704 and ion detector 705 located in third vacuum chamber. The mass spectrometer further comprises a split flow turbomolecular vacuum pump 706 comprising an intermediate/interstage port connected to the second vacuum chamber and a high vacuum (HV") port connected to the third vacuum chamber. A first vacuum pump 707 with a maximum pumping speed of â‰¤ 10 m3/hr (2.78 L/s) is arranged to pump the first vacuum chamber to a pressure of <10 mbar and to act as a backing vacuum pump to the split flow turbomolecular vacuum pump 706.