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Patent GB-2495135-A (GB)
Title: Elongate LED lighting system to replace fluorescent lighting in mass transit vehicles
Inventor: RUST DANIEL ALAN
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: A vehicle lighting system has an LED light fitting 100 with an elongate housing 102 containing one or more LED strings 116 for illumination. The fitting 100 includes a ballast having an optimal load and load line for non-optimal load to ballast impedance matches. The length of each LED string 116 is calculated based on the optimal load or load line of the ballast. Each LED string 116 is connected either directly across the main output of the ballast or supplied from the main output of the ballast via one or more rectification circuits. The number of LEDs in the string 116 may be adjusted and zener diodes may be added. The LED light fitting 100 may have a dimmed mode of operation which is achieved by adding a series resistor to the circuit. The housing may act as a heat sink and may contain a variable thickness wall having ripples. A method of converting a fluorescent light fitting into a LED light fitting 100 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2492424-A (GB)
Title: An electric nebuliser having a separate product container and automatic fluid level control
Inventor: SINGLETON IAN
IPC: B05B17/06
Filed: 2011-10-03
Abstract: An electrically powered apparatus for mist generation comprises a chamber 1 containing nebulising means 10, and a means 4, 3 of dispersing the mist from the chamber, wherein the apparatus further comprises (i) means 6 of pumping the liquid product between a separate container 7 and the mist generating chamber 1, (ii) an automatic device 19 for controlling liquid level, (iii) means 10 for generating a compression wave in the liquid, (iv) a skirt 15 for reducing particles above 15 microns in diameter and (v) a positive pressure means above the liquid in the chamber. Preferably, a piezoelectric transducer 10 vibrates to atomise the liquid, while a blower 5 via air inlet conduit 4 provides the positive pressure which subsequently blows the mist out via harvesting conduit 3. A pump 6 preferably reverses the circulation of the liquid solution when the nebulising is completed. The air outlet / harvesting tube 3 may leave the chamber at an angle to the horizontal.
Patent GB-2484016-A (GB)
Title: Configuring download script to account for equipment absences in process plants
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: Methods and articles configure download scripts to account for equipment absences in process plants by determining if a process element of a process entity is configured to be absent and then adds a field to the download script 1410 to indicate the absence. The download script is used to suppress or ignore errors resulting from the absent equipment.
Patent GB-2486588-A (GB)
Title: Backlight controlled in response to changes in object image area
Inventor: KITADA KAZUYA
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: A display control apparatus comprises: a display control unit 200 configured to control the display of a predetermined object image on a display unit 203 made up of a plurality of division areas prepared by dividing the display unit; and a light emission control unit 206 capable of independently controlling light emission of a plurality of light emitting units 207 corresponding to the plurality of division areas; wherein, when a display area of the object image on the display unit is changed by moving its position; changing its size; enlarging; dragging; re-sized, the light emission control unit controls a plurality of division light emitting units, other than the division light emitting units corresponding to the display area of the object image, to emit light at a substantially identical luminance to the luminance of the plurality of the division light emitting units corresponding to the display area of the object image. The direction of change of the object image may be determined by detection unit 601 to limit the control of light emitting units to only those in the direction of change.
Patent GB-2485109-A (GB)
Title: Actuator
Inventor: BIESTER KLAUS
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: An actuator for displacing a control device including a valve, a gate valve or the like, in particular for use in oil or gas production systems, said actuator comprising an electric drive and a thread drive displaceable by means of said electric drive. The thread drive comprises at least a threaded spindle and a screw nut. The threaded spindle is displaceable in a substantially axial direction between an advanced position and a retracted position so as to displace the control device. In order to improve an actuator of this kind in such a way that advantages of an already known actuator will be maintained on the basis of a smaller number of components and a more compact structural design and a reduction of the manufacturing costs can simultaneously be accomplished, the electric drive comprises at least one torque motor with a hollow shaft, said hollow shaft being connected to the driven side of a safety clutch unit such that it is secured against rotation relative thereto. This safety clutch unit is, on the driving side thereof, connected in a motion-transmitting manner to the screw nut which is supported such that it is rotatable and axially non-displaceable. In this way, it is additionally achieved that the actuator in question can also be used for units that are already in use.
Patent GB-2500570-A (GB)
Title: A smart-card having a memory device connected thereto
Inventor: WAIN RICHARD MARK
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: A smart-card 100 has an additional memory device connected thereto. The memory device could be a Secure Digital (SD) card 204 which could attach to the smart-card via a socket or slot connection 202. The memory device could be removable, and the connection could be on the opposite side to the smart-cards integral chip 104. The smart-card thus acts as an adapter for a memory device (e.g. SD card). An independent claim is also provided for a controller for use with a smart-card reader. The controller is configured to identify whether a conventional smart-card or an adapter that includes an SD card socket has been presented to the smart-card reader. The invention has the advantage that SD cards having a large memory can be accessed by standard smart-card readers.
Patent GB-2501066-A (GB)
Title: A connector for casting within a concrete structure
Inventor: JARVIS PAUL
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2012-03-28
Abstract: A connector 2 comprises a container-like fastener holder 4 of finite depth with a front plate 6 and a rear wall and side walls. The rear wall and substantially the whole depth of the holder can be cast into a concrete structure to form a space within the concrete structure. One or more fastening means are provided which can assume a range of positions within the holder and a moveable connection part or device 12 is also provided which can be fastened to the front plate by the fastening means. The front plate of the connector comprises at least one opening 10 which is able to receive the fastening means while the or each opening is sized to be wider in two dimensions than the narrowest part of the fastening means, allowing the fastening means to move in two dimensions relative to the front plate.
Patent GB-2490032-A (GB)
Title: A variable area nozzle actuation control system
Inventor: VILLANO WILLIAM E
IPC: B64C13/00
Filed: 2012-04-11
Abstract: A dual redundant variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) actuation system 10, for an aircraft engine, comprising a VAFN. The VAFN comprises a first VAFN door 12a, a second VAFN door 12b and a control system for controlling the position of the VAFN doors. The control system comprises a first actuator 16a attached to the first VAFN door, a second actuator 16b attached to the second VAFN door, and a VAFN controller 14 linked to each of the first actuator and the second actuator. The VAFN controller comprises a first VAFN control channel 26a, a second VAFN control channel 26b and a channel communication link 28. The first VAFN control channel is electrically connected to each of the first and the second actuator to communicate control information between the VASFN controller and the first and second actuators; and the second VAFN control channel is electrically connected to each of the first and the second actuator to communicate control information between the VAFN controller and the first and second actuators. At least one of the VAFN control channels controls the first actuator and the second actuator.
Patent GB-2501311-A (GB)
Title: Camshaft for the exhaust side of a multi-cylinder four-stroke internal combustion engine
Inventor: WHISTON PHIL JOHN
IPC: F01L1/04
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: A camshaft 32 for the exhaust side of a multiple cylinder four-stroke internal combustion engine 10 is disclosed. The camshaft 32 comprises a plurality of exhaust lobes 341, 342, 343, 344 that are spaced along a longitudinal axis of the camshaft 32 and the exhaust lobes 341, 342, 343, 344 are arranged such that at least one exhaust lobe 341, 342, 343, 344 is associated with each cylinder 121, 122, 123, 124 of the engine 10. Each exhaust lobe 341, 342, 343, 344 is arranged to operate an exhaust valve 22 of its associated cylinder 121, 122, 123, 124 upon rotation of the camshaft 32. Peak lift of a first exhaust lobe is angularly displaced relative to peak lift of a second exhaust lobe by an angle of cam rotation that is greater than an angle defined by a full revolution of the camshaft 32 divided by the number of cylinders of the engine 10, such that there is effectively a lag or delay in the peak lift of the second exhaust lobe. The relationship between the first and the second exhaust lobes is such that the second exhaust lobe is associated with a cylinder that fires successive to the cylinder associated with the first exhaust lobe and the successive firing cylinder associated with the second exhaust lobe is the cylinder that is physically adjacent the cylinder associated with the first exhaust lobe. A multiple cylinder engine having such a camshaft is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2506409-A (GB)
Title: A glove for cleaning a venetian blind
Inventor: HALL DEBBIE
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A glove for cleaning the slats of a venetian blind comprises finger 102 and thumb stalls 108 and first 110 and second cleaning pads 112. The finger stall 102 for the first and second fingers is fused to form a two-finger stall 102. One cleaning pad 110 is disposed on the two-finger stall 102, and the second cleaning pad 112 is disposed on the thumb stall 108. This means that the surface area of this cleaning pad 110 is greater than the combined surface area of cleaning pads supported by individual first and middle finger stalls on a glove not having a two-finger stall. When the glove is worn on a hand of a user and the two-finger stall 102 and the thumb stall 108 are inserted on either side of a slat of a venetian blind such, the cleaning pads 108, 110 contact each surface of the slat, and surface dust and stubborn dirt are removed from the slat as the user slides the hand along the slat. The cleaning pad 110 may include strips or rows 114 of abrasive material attached to a sponge layer 116.
Patent GB-2497833-A (GB)
Title: An illuminated design element such as a badge for the exterior of a vehicle
Inventor: AGARWAL DEEPAK
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2012-09-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a design element (10, figure 3), in particular a logo, for the exterior of an automobile, comprising at least one illuminable surface part 20, wherein at least one light source 22 is held on a back plate 16, where a surface of the back plate opposite to the illuminable surface is coated with a metal, in particular aluminium. The light source may be indirectly coupled to the illuminable surface part by means of a light guide element 14. The light guide may be made from a transparent plastics material, and may have elevated portions 20 which correspond with cut-outs 18 in an opaque front plate 18. The design element is intended to illuminated in low light conditions, whilst still providing an aesthetically pleasing logo during daytime.
Patent GB-2499695-A (GB)
Title: Wireless mobile telephony public address system
Inventor: PEARSON STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A Wireless Mobile Telephony (WMT) Public Address (PA) system (10) comprises WMT receiver/transceiver (12, 14, 16) which receives communications from a mobile phone (46) or any other equipment capable of sending WMT audio messages. The WMT receiver/transceiver (12, 14, 16) converts the WMT signal to an audio frequency output which is connected to the input of a power amplifier (80, 82), which amplifies the audio signal to the required level which is then be fed to a speaker (50, 58). The speaker (50, 58) facilitates the annunciation of audio messages received by the system (10).The PA system may be integrated with a CCTV system. A CCTV operator may further address messages to individual loudspeakers within the PA system by dialing a telephone number associated with that loudspeaker. The system may also allow for two way communication with a member of the public. The WMT receiver/transceiver may also allow remote operation of connected devices.
Patent GB-2497864-A (GB)
Title: Window safety assembly
Inventor: CHEDDIE DANIEL AARON
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: A free-standing demountable window safety assembly 100 is adapted to rest, in use, on the floor inside a room containing a window opening in a wall, and against the wall containing the window. The assembly includes at least two feet 125, 126 adapted to engage with the room floor and at least two arms 121A, 135A, 121B, 135B adapted to engage with the room wall adjacent to, but spaced away from, the window opening. At least one linking member 111C, D is adapted to link opposing feet or supports for the arms so as to hold the assembly in a rigid fashion. Various constituent elements of the assembly may be telescopic and the assembly may further include a mount 159A, B, 160 A, B for connecting a safety harness. In other aspects, a method of installing a window and methods of manufacturing self assembly kits are provided.
Patent GB-2499120-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head
Inventor: MILLINGTON DAVID ALAN
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: A cleaner head for a surface treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner comprises a main body 12 having a fluid outlet port (84, fig 7) located at the rear of the main body 12, a front conduit 100 for receiving a fluid flow from the outlet port (84, fig 7) of the main body 12, and a rear conduit 102 for receiving the fluid flow from the front conduit 100. The front conduit 100 includes a front section 104 connected to the main body 12 for rotation relative thereto about a first axis (A, fig 4) extending rearwardly from the main body 12 and centrally through the front section 104, a rear elbow section 108 and at least one first connector 102. A chassis (124, fig 1) is provided for supporting the front conduit 100 on a surface, with the chassis (124, fig 1) being connected to the front conduit 100 for rotation therewith about the first axis (A, fig 4). The rear conduit 102 includes a front elbow section 112 into which the rear elbow section 108 of the front conduit 100 is inserted, a rear section 116 and at least one second connector (122, fig 7) connected to said at least one first connector 120 to enable the rear conduit 102 to pivot relative to the front conduit 100 about a second axis B which is orthogonal to the first axis (A, fig 4) and which lies outside a fluid flow path passing through the front conduit 100 and the rear conduit 102.
Patent GB-2501613-A (GB)
Title: Stackable plyometric exercise box
Inventor: JANUSZEK RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: A support apparatus 1a, 1b, 1c for use during plyometric exercise comprises a resilient body section having a base, an upper support surface 4, side walls and is configured to define a platform for a person to jump on and off. Fastening elements 16 are located on the side walls, and are arranged to connect to connection members 14 of a further support apparatus stacked at one of above or below, with the connection means able to be stowed away when not secured to a further apparatus. The body section may have a flexible outer cover and be formed of a central foam core surrounded by a denser outer layer of foam. Connection members may be flexible straps secured at one end to the support, preferably using a hook and loop fastening material, with straps potentially hinged proximate the lower wall edge. There may be second fastening members 20 on the base of the body to aid in stowing the connection members.
Patent GB-2511582-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for mass analysis
Inventor: HAUSCHILD JAN-PETER
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: A method of measuring charge or current of ions in a mass spectrometer comprises measuring an ion current or charge using a charge measuring device/detector 60. The charge measuring device/detector 60 is located on an axis along which the ions may be axially transmitted through an ion injection device. The measured ion current or charge is used for adjusting the charge of a batch of ions subsequently injected from the ion injection device into a mass analyser 34 located on a different axis and detected in the mass analyser 34 using image current detection.
Patent GB-2504602-A (GB)
Title: Syringe using liquid propellant, with vent hole
Inventor: ANDERSON IAN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A syringe comprises a barrel 12 having an outlet 14 at a front end, a first/forward chamber 18 and second rear chamber 20 separate by a stopper 645, 644, 650 which is axially moveable in the barrel, and a third chamber 628 for containing liquid propellant. The first chamber 18 contains a medicament, and the second chamber receives propellant for acting on the stopper 645, 644, 650 to move the stopper axially forwardly in the barrel to expel medicament through the outlet upon actuation of the syringe. The syringe is configured such that upon actuation, liquid propellant is released and boils outside the third chamber at or above the predetermined temperature to provide an increase in vapour pressure in the second chamber that causes the stopper to move axially forwardly and begin to expel medicament from the first chamber through the outlet. During forward axial movement of the stopper in the barrel, propellant vents away from the second chamber through a gas vent port 642 to release the pressure.
Patent GB-2517181-A (GB)
Title: Lock
Inventor: LEE JOHN
IPC: E05B67/38
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A lock which comprises a box 22, a locking formation 14 and a padlock 60. The box is mounted on a first part preferably of an access cover or the like, and the locking formation is arranged to be mounted on a second part. The box has an aperture (32 Fig 3) to receive the locking formation and the padlock is locked to the locking formation to prevent the locking formation being removed from the box. The locking formation includes a post around which the padlock shackle is locked and includes an overhang 62 to act as a stop if the padlock body is lifted, preferably there are two overhangs. The box and the padlock are sized such that the box limits how far the padlock body can be pivoted around the post and the padlock is trapped between the sides of the box, the floor of the box, the post and the overhang. The padlock is therefore protected from attack or damage. Preferably a pillar is provided on the locking formation having a stepped side facing the post for the shackle to rest against.
Patent GB-2510679-A (GB)
Title: Method for cleaning a vehicle surface using wipes pre-impregnated with heptane
Inventor: MILLS ROBERT
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 2013-12-06
Abstract: A method for cleaning a vehicle surface comprises providing a vehicle surface needing cleaning and cleaning the surface using heptane, and the heptane is provided in the form of a wipe pre-impregnated with heptane. The heptane is provided in the form of a mixture containing at least 70-90 or more volume% heptane. The heptane can be a mixture of heptane and isopropyl alcohol. The method may be beneficial for use when installing a replacement panel for a vehicle, when installing a panel for a new vehicle, or when applying a coating to a vehicle. In this regard, the heptane wipes allow the user to clean a vehicle surface in a one-step cleaning process without the need for primer. The heptane wipes also provide improved wetting out of the surface and therefore permit better bonding of a panel or a coating to the surface.
Patent GB-2509239-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for establishing and operating a riser less coiled tubing
Inventor: GRAMSTAD BERNT
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2012-05-23
Abstract: A method and system for establishing and operating a riser less coiled tubing intervention arrangement from a surface vessel (1), the vessel (1) having a deck (14) and a coiled tubing reel (10) holding a coiled tubing (12), and where a subsea injector (18) is connectable to a head (24) of a subsea borehole, wherein the method includes: - arranging the coiled tubing (12) in a surface injector (16) and the subsea injector (18); - attaching the surface injector (16)to a lifting tackle (8) of the vessel (1); - after connecting a tool string (22) to the coiled tubing (12), lowering the coiled tubing tool string (22) and the subsea injector (18) through the sea to the head (24) by running the surface injector (16) while paying out coiled tubing (12) from the coiled tubing reel (10); - inserting the tool string (22) in the head (24) and connecting the subsea injector (18) to the head (24).
Patent GB-2522476-A (GB)
Title: Flame arrester
Inventor: HONG DAOMIN
IPC: A62C4/02
Filed: 2014-01-28
Abstract: A flame arrester 600 for arresting a flame in a pipeline comprises a housing 601, 602 having an internal cavity 616, 617, an outer end 608 adapted for fitment to a pipeline and a flame arresting element 603 extending across the internal cavity of said housing. Housing 601 further comprises a first aperture 605 at an outer end for passage of gas therethrough and a plate member 614 extending across a first cavity 616 between the outer end and the flame arresting element. The plate member comprises a second aperture and divides the cavity 616 into a first chamber 620 and a second chamber 618, wherein the second aperture is aligned substantially centrally along a main length axis of the housing. The plate member is arranged to block passage of a portion of any incident or reflected pressure waves from the first chamber into the second chamber and to restrict the flow of hot gas. Pressure waves that pass through the second aperture are rarefied by means of expansion into the second chamber.