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Patent GB-2488653-A (GB)
Title: Spin-on formulation and method for stripping an ion implanted photoresist
Inventor: KHOJASTEH MAHMOUD
IPC: G03F7/40
Filed: 2010-12-03
Abstract: A spin-on formulation that is useful in stripping an ion implanted photoresist is provided that includes an aqueous solution of a water soluble polymer containing at least one acidic functional group, and at least one lanthanide metal-containing oxidant. The spin-on formulation is applied to an ion implanted photoresist and baked to form a modified photoresist. The modified photoresist is soluble in aqueous, acid or organic solvents. As such one of the aforementioned solvents can be used to completely strip the ion implanted photoresist as well as any photoresist residue that may be present. A rinse step can follow the stripping of the modified photoresist.
Patent GB-2499998-A (GB)
Title: A method of coating an end cap of a lamp in order to retain fragments of glass if broken
Inventor: PAYNE DAVID CHARLES
IPC: H01J5/03
Filed: 2012-03-05
Abstract: A method of coating an end cap of a lamp wherein a continuous coating 9 is provided to spaced apart first 1 and second lamps 12. The coating is divided between a first end of the first lamp and a second end of a second lamp to provide a flap portion 11. The flap portion extends beyond an end cap located at the first end of the first lamp. The flap portion is folded over the first end of the first lamp and covers a centre portion of the end face. This prevents shards of glass escaping between a damaged end cap and a protective coating which stops short of the end cap.
Patent GB-2500376-A (GB)
Title: Device for tethering an umbrella
Inventor: WHITE VIVIEN
IPC: A45B25/22
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: A device for tethering an umbrella having a ferrule at the top and a plurality of ribs, comprises a ring for placement over the ferrule, in use, a plurality of straps attached to the ring that extend at least to a rim of the umbrella, wherein each of the straps provide a means of attachment to a bag weighted in use. The umbrella may be a beach umbrella and the tethering means may prevent the umbrella turning inside out. The ring may engage with the umbrella ribs and the straps may include means to fasten them to the umbrella, in use
Patent GB-2489105-A (GB)
Title: Transforming an embedded metal film into an insulator
Inventor: INGWERSEN JAN
IPC: B23K26/12
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: A metal film 1 is embedded in a carrier 5, 6 made of a solid material and is transformed into an insulator section 3. Transformation can be by heating the metal film locally using laser radiation to convert the metal film into an insulator in a region at the site of irradiation. The laser radiation may have a wavelength at which the carrier is transparent, be focused or de-focused and moved relative to the carrier to transform the metal along a line. The carrier can be an oxygen containing material to and metal of the film can be oxidized by the laser. The carrier can comprise two elements 5, 6 of glass or ceramic, one of which is transparent, either side of the film 1, and connected by anodic bonding or high temperature adhering. The metal film can be chromium, titanium or aluminium, and be a bonding electrode between the carrier elements. The insulator section 3 can divide a metal film into sections shaped to form a pattern of electrodes (figs 3 and 4). The method may be used to produce an electrostatic clamp, a drive mechanism which is adapted for moving a work piece under the action of electrical fields, a resistor element or a display device (fig 5).
Patent GB-2491013-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle dashboard or instrument panel with personalised background
Inventor: ARMBRUST MARKUS
IPC: B60K37/00
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating a display 4 of a driver information system on which an image is displayed, the foreground of which shows driver information F and the background of which a shows a background image H preset for a given user, wherein the user-specific background image H is dimmed or hidden in case of need. The present invention further relates to a driver information system for performing the method according to the inÂ­vention. The background image H may be dimmed based on vehicle speed, for example when the vehicle exceeds 20km/h, or when high-priority information or a hazard warning is displayed. The background may be a colour chosen by the user or driver when the background image H is hidden, and the colour of driver information F may also be chosen by the user.
Patent GB-2502091-A (GB)
Title: A powder and liquid dispensing apparatus
Inventor: WHITE MARK
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2012-05-15
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing a controlled amount of powder comprising a hopper 20 defining an exit aperture 22; an Archimedes screw 26 rotatably supported in the hopper and configured to expel powder from the exit aperture and an actuator configured to rotate the Archimedes screw, a cover 34 configured to selectively close the exit aperture; and a clutch arrangement between the cover and the Archimedes screw. Movement of the cover is controlled by the Archimedes screw through the clutch arrangement. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a controlled volume of liquid and a control system configured to control the liquid temperature to dispense a first volume of liquid at a first temperature and a second volume at a second temperature lower than the first temperature. The dispenser may dispense and measure out and mix powder and liquid such as baby milk formula.
Patent GB-2503229-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle with charging support means
Inventor: O'NEILL JOHN
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2012-06-19
Abstract: A method of charging an electric vehicle 10 comprises the steps of: providing at the vehicle a raisable support mast 22, 24, the support mast including charging cable retaining means for retaining at least a portion of a charging cable along its length at the support mast; introducing the charging cable to the support mast such that the cable is retained by the cable retaining means; and raising the support mast so that at least the portion of the charging cable is at an elevated height. Use of the support mast may allow at least a part of the path of the charging cable to the vehicle to be well above head height.
Patent GB-2503238-A (GB)
Title: Food and confectionery material with low water activity
Inventor: ROBINSONS MARTYN
IPC: A21D13/08
Filed: 2012-06-20
Abstract: An edible material having a water activity not exceeding 0.8 is formed by admixture of a binding material and particles of baked farinaceous material. The baked farinaceous material may provide 40-90 wt% of the edible material and may be particles of cake. Preferably the binding material provides 5-45 wt% of the edible material and may comprise caramel or chocolate and a humectant such as glycerine. The edible material may have a water content of 4-30 wt%. The edible material may be prepared by (a) providing a baked farinaceous material; (b) optionally, drying the baked farinaceous material; (c) forming particles from the baked farinaceous material; (d) optionally, drying the particles; (e) admixing the particles with a binding material to provide the edible material. The invention is suitable for making confectionery products similar to cakes and brownies which are not produced by baking in the conventional manner.
Patent GB-2496516-A (GB)
Title: A retractable wheel arrangement for a high chair
Inventor: CHEN HONG-BO
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2012-11-09
Abstract: A wheel assembly installed on a high chair leg comprising a casing 324 with a wheel member 315 disposed in the casing and having an element 312 protruding from the casing and connected to the leg 22, a resilient member 322 elastically disposed between the casing 324 and the wheel mechanism 315 and a brake member 321 wherein the brake member 321 is arranged to slide between the leg member 22 and the casing 324 such that the casing 324 is raised or lowered relative to the leg member 22 depending on the position of the brake member 321 and moves between a position wherein the wheel 315 will contact the ground and one where the casing 324 will contact the ground in use. The brake member 321 may have an inclined element 321b which allows the casing 324 to slide between two levels. A wheel spindle 312 may extend through the brake member 321. The wheel 315 may be arranged to pivot.
Patent GB-2498845-A (GB)
Title: Watering can rose with different sized apertures
Inventor: HILL DAVID DANBY
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A watering can rose includes a stem portion 10 that can be engaged with the spout of a watering can for mounting the rose on the watering can, and a head portion 11. The head portion contains a compartment divided into two parts by a dividing wall with one part communicating with a surface having apertures of a given size and the other part communicating with a surface having apertures of a different size, and means operable to direct the flow of liquid into a selected part of the compartment. The means may be an apertured rotatable disc 13 with three apertures, this disc may be positioned adjacent a second disc 14 having two apertures.
Patent GB-2509921-A (GB)
Title: Furniture panel comprising polymeric foam sandwich
Inventor: RUSBY JONATHAN
IPC: B32B5/18
Filed: 2013-01-17
Abstract: The furniture panel comprises a polymeric foam layer 2 sandwiched between outer layers 3, 4, preferably via intermediate layer 5 comprising plastic sheet or phenolic or melamine resin impregnated paper. The preferred foam 2 comprises polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE), polyurethane (PU), phenolic resin, melamine resin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP) or polyisocyanurate, having bulk density = 20-200kg/m3. The preferred outer layers are high pressure laminates. The layers are affixed to each other, preferably by means of PU, epoxy, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVAc), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or neoprene adhesive. The furniture might be a kitchen worktop.
Patent GB-2510170-A (GB)
Title: A security device for connecting together adjacent wheel nut covers
Inventor: MARCZYNSKI MICHAEL
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A security device for connecting together wheel nut covers (30), which also serve as rotation indicating devices by virtue of including respective pointers (34) and are mounted non-rotatably onto adjacent vehicle wheel nuts (40). The covers (30) are connected together by respective security devices (10) to inhibit rotation of the wheel nuts on which the covers (30) are fitted. Each security device (10) comprises an annular body (12) to receive the cylindrical body of the respective wheel nut cover (30) with a rim (32) of the cover (30) retained by formations (15, 18) on the annular body (12). A flexible arm (14) extends from the annular body (12) and has a first connector, such as a plug or socket (20), at its end. A second connector (16) is provided on the annular body (12) at a position spaced from the flexible arm (14), so that the second connector (16) in use attaches to the first connector (20) of the adjacent security device in a manner permitting relative rotation of the connectors (20,16) and also arrangements having different spacing between respective wheel nuts (40).
Patent GB-2514319-A (GB)
Title: Genetic markers for osteoarthritis
Inventor: BLANCO FRANCISCO
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: A method for predicting the severity or progression of osteoarthritis (OA) in a human subject, comprising: determining the identity of at least one allele at each of at least 4 positions of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) selected from the group consisting of: rs2206593, rs10465850, rs780094, rs1374281, rs1143634, rs2073508, rs2243250, rs4720262, rs917760, rs7838918, rs12009, rs730720, rs874692, rs893953, rs1799750, rs10845493, rs11054704, rs7986347, rs1802536, rs10519263, rs7342880, rs16947882 and rs10413815, and one or more SNPs in linkage disequilibrium at a level of at least R2>=0.8 therewith, as well as products, in particular systems and kits for use in such a method.
Patent GB-2513201-A (GB)
Title: A Wiring Connection
Inventor: WEBB LEE
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: An electrical back-box 1 for insertion into a structure (e.g. wall) includes an insert 3 with a connection outlet (e.g. a socket), wherein the insert 3 is push-fitted into the back-box 1. The back-box 1 may include a cylindrical lacuna 5 for receiving the insert 3. The insert 3 may be fitted into the lacuna 5 via a twist-lock mechanism, wherein a sprung nub of the insert is received in a slot 10 of the lacuna 5 when the insert 3 is pushed into the lacuna 5 and twisted so as to lock the insert 3 in position in the back-box 1. The back-box 1 may include a fascia 2 which acts as a lid over the back-box 1. A fitment-consolidating ring, lid or device may 4 be incorporated in order to limit return and/or rotation of the insert 3. The fitment-consolidating device may be provided by the fascia 2 or by a separate device 4 (e.g. a peripheral ring). The fascia 2 may comprise a lip 7 and the fitment-consolidating device 4 may be screwed along a thread 9 of the insert 3 and tighten over and against the lip 7.
Patent GB-2502443-A (GB)
Title: Porous implant material
Inventor: DAIGO YUZO
IPC: A61L27/04
Filed: 2011-11-10
Abstract: The invention has strength characteristics similar to human bone and ensures adequate bonding with bone even while avoiding the occurrence of stress shielding. It is obtained by the bonding, via bonding interfaces (F) that are parallel in one direction, of multiple porous metal bodies (4) having a three dimensional reticulated structure with multiple communicating pores (3) formed by a continuous backbone (2). The porosity is 50% to 92%. The strength when compressed in a direction parallel to the bonding interfaces (F) is 1.4 times to 5 times the strength when compressed in the direction orthogonal to the bonding interfaces (F).
Patent GB-2523978-A (GB)
Title: User monitoring system and associated method
Inventor: GLASSCOCK IAN MICHAEL
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: A user monitoring system uses a reconfigurable sensing platform (20) capable of receiving and communicating with sensor devices (22) to exchange information for example about patient health and/or biometric information. A remote computing module receives, stores and transmits information wherein the reconfigurable sensing platform (20) is capable of simultaneously communicating with a plurality of sensor devices (22) and modifying information received from the sensor devices (22) using a fusion process to provide enhanced information about a user. Dynamically updated group data models may be provided using the linked data, so that information collected from a user may be used during training of the system to determine baseline background data models of health. The system is adaptable to interact automatically with a new sensor device, such as body and ambient temperature, fall snsors, PIR/Intruder detection, door, light, TV, brain, heart rate, blood pressure/oxygen sensors, or to allow an external service provider to modify information held.
Patent GB-2517516-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for sand retention testing
Inventor: FONTES GONZALO ROMAN CHINEA DAS
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2013-09-12
Abstract: Apparatus for sand retention testing, comprising a fluid chamber 25 with an outlet to a test apparatus, a piston 20 urging fluid contained in the chamber towards the outlet, and a mixer to mix the fluid prior to passage of the fluid through the outlet. The mixer comprises a rotating impeller 30 driven in rotation by a motor shaft 16, which passes through the piston, and is arranged coaxially with the piston. The mixer can comprise two impellers arranged to be axially slidable relative to one another to permit axial relative movement impellers during axial travel of the piston.
Patent GB-2507004-A (GB)
Title: Control of blowdown in steam boilers
Inventor: KEMP BRENDAN
IPC: F22B37/56
Filed: 2013-10-14
Abstract: Controlling blowdown of a burner heated steam boiler comprising a boiler housing 3 for containing water, a burner 1 and a blowdown control valve 17 to allow water to leave the boiler, the control system 20 controlling the blowdown valve in response to signals indicative of the steam production rate. The control system arranged to open the blowdown valve multiple times over a time period and sdjusts the time the valve is open each time. The control valve is opened for a time which is reduced proportional to the reduction in steam production. Initially the blowdown amount for a given production rate is set and the blowdown amount is then adjusted by comparison of the aggregate production amount with the amount that would be expected at the given production rate, the given rate being the maximum continuous steam production rate for the boiler.
Patent GB-2507667-A (GB)
Title: Targeted advertising based on momentum of activities
Inventor: SPIVACK NOVA
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2013-11-06
Abstract: A method of targeting promotional items (advertisements) based on momentum of activities of a targeted audience in a network comprises selecting a group of users from a user population in a network. The selection can be based on a degree of association between (i) multiple key words and (ii) profile data or past activities from the user population. The method further comprises monitoring activities performed in the network by the group of users and identifying a topic from the activities. The method further comprises determining momentum for the topic. The momentum can be proportional to (i) a number of how many users whose activities mention the topic and (ii) a frequency of how often the topic is mentioned. The method further comprises selectively delivering promotional content to the group of users based on the momentum for the identified topic.
Patent GB-2520310-A (GB)
Title: A method, server, client and software
Inventor: WAGG DAVID
IPC: H04N21/4728
Filed: 2013-11-15
Abstract: Displaying a cut-out window 605 of an image on a client device, comprising steps of receiving, at the client device, parameters defining a plurality of overlapping segments A2, B2 of an image stored on a server, selecting a desired segment of the image, downloading the chosen segment from the server and displaying a cut-out of the image segment. Preferably, the cut-out is smaller than the overlap region 615 between adjacent segments. There may be multiple layers of segments covering the image, and the chosen segment then depends on the position and the size or zoom of the desired cut-out 605. The segments are preferably high definition images with resolution smaller than that of the entire image. Optionally the parameters used to define the cut-out can be stored and returned to the server for use in calculating advertising charges. The user device may be a touch-screen device and the cut-out can be selected or moved by touch gestures. The invention allows a user to control the virtual camera angle of their viewing of a large scale broadcast video.
Patent GB-2522917-A (GB)
Title: Ladder brace
Inventor: PESTICCIO STEVEN
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A ladder brace 100 for engaging with the legs of a ladder 107 thereby providing stability to the ladder having a receiving portion for receiving and engaging with the stiles of a ladder and at least one support member 105 extending away from the receiving portion. The receiving portion has an aperture with a first inner edge 101 opposite a second inner edge 103, such that when a ladder is placed within the aperture, each ladder stile engages with both edges of the aperture. The brace may be a single piece of material, have two support members, and may extend at an angle to the plane defined by the first and second inner edges. A method of using a ladder brace is claimed independently. A ladder system having a ladder and brace is claimed independently.
Patent GB-2512728-A (GB)
Title: Multiple data element-to-multiple data element comparison processors, methods, systems, and instructions
Inventor: KUO SHIHJONG J
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: An apparatus includes packed data registers (213, 215, fig 2) and an execution unit (210, fig 2). A multiple element to multiple element comparison instruction (203, fig 2) indicates a first source packed data that is to include a first packed data elements, a second source packed data that is to include a second packed data elements, and a destination storage location. The execution unit, in response to the instruction, stores a packed data result that is to include packed result data elements in the destination storage location. Each of the result data elements (544) corresponds to a different one of the data elements (541) of the second source packed data. Each of the result data elements includes a multiple bit comparison mask that is to include a different comparison mask bit (517) for each different corresponding data element (540) of the first source packed data compared with the corresponding data element of the second source packed data. The comparison may be used for pattern or sub pattern detection and may be used in comparing molecular or biological sequences.
Patent GB-2523771-A (GB)
Title: A security system
Inventor: ROBB AIDAN
IPC: G08B13/12
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: A security system 31 to detect unauthorized access to an area enclosed by flexible sheeting, for example a curtain sided trailer, comprises a sensing unit 41 and a remote alarm 71. The sensing unit 41 comprises a sensor membrane 43, a controller 45 connected to the sensor membrane 43 and a power supply 47. The controller 45, the sensor membrane 43 and the power supply 47 are mounted directly onto the flexible sheeting. The sensing unit 41 and the alarm 71 communicate wirelessly to activate the alarm 71 when a change in the electrical characteristics of the sensor membrane 43 is detected. The sensor membrane 43 may be an electrically conductive fabric material mounted on the flexible sheeting in a mesh pattern. There may be a pair of flexible sheeting position sensors 59, 61, a rear door sensor 63, a tail lift sensor and/or a roof sensor (95 fig. 5). There may be a control panel 65 mounted in the cab of a tractor unit 3. There may be a panic button to actuate the alarm 71. The power supply 47 may be charged by a flexible solar panel or a lithium polymer battery. There may be a key fob for remote activation and deactivation of the security system 31.
Patent GB-2524062-A (GB)
Title: Document sorting apparatus
Inventor: BROOKS STEPHEN DEREK
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A document sorting apparatus 1, suitable for banknotes, which comprises a detector part having one or more detectors for determining a type of a document received at the detector part 10 and a plurality of document handling modules 20, 30, 40 each document handling module comprising a stacking area 25 into which documents are diverted in dependence on their type as determined by the detector part. Each document handling module comprises one or more holding areas 27 into which the documents held in the stacking area or another holding area of the document handling module are moved when the stacking area is either full or completed. As a result, documents can be removed from the holding areas while new documents continue to be stacked up in the stacking areas, meaning that there is no need to pause the operation of the document sorting apparatus while documents are being removed. The document sorting apparatus may also include the ability for each output stacking bin to have its document type dynamically allocated so that each document handling module is capable of handling different document types so it is possible to have fewer document handling modules than document types.