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Patent GB-2477332-A (GB)
Title: Cord guard
Inventor: PRITCHETT ZOE CLAIRE
IPC: A47H11/00
Filed: 2010-01-30
Abstract: A tubular cover for the cord of cord operated items is hygienic, safe and cleanable. The cover can be lengthened using linking pieces (fig 2), can have decorative designs, and can glow in the dark for a time. The cover can include a Braille description (fig 7) of the appliance that the cord switches. The cover can have a cut down its length (fig 3) to allow it to be placed over an existing cord. The cover may be used on the cord of items such as blinds, showers, fans emergency alarms and lights and hinder a person becoming entangled in the cord..
Patent GB-2477944-A (GB)
Title: Cordless electrical appliance with optical coupling between power base and appliance
Inventor: SMITH DAVID ANDREW
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2010-02-18
Abstract: A cordless electrical appliance such as a kettle, food processor or blender, comprises an appliance proper 1, a power base 2, and a component fixed in the appliance by means of a seal (21) arranged to provide optical communication between the appliance proper 1 and the power base 2. The component may be a cordless 360° electrical connector 3, 4 and may be located in either the appliance proper 1 or the power base 2. The seal (21) may include an optical device and/or a light guide and may provide a 360° optical coupling. An optical transmitter (31) in the seal (21) may communicate a sensed property to a receiver (31) located in the power base 2, wherein the power base 2 switches power to the appliance proper 1 in response to the sensed property.
Patent GB-2478600-A (GB)
Title: A wind energy power plant optical vibration sensor
Inventor: OLESEN IB
IPC: F03D7/00
Filed: 2010-03-12
Abstract: A wind energy power plant optical vibration sensor is described, using two light sources 15, 16 that emit light at different respective frequencies. The light from the first light source falls on a surface 44 of the wind energy power plant at a detection site. Movements in the surface result in changes to the phase of the light reflected back from the surface which can be detected by mixing the first light with the light emitted from the second light source. The difference in frequencies between the two light sources results in a beating of the resulting interference signal, whereas movements in the sensor surface result in changes in the phase timing and frequency of the beats. The optical vibration sensor may be a surface of a wind turbine blade and the invention may therefore allow measurement of turbulence of the airflow over the blade and detection of stall conditions. The invention may act as an optical microphone and be used to monitor the health of the generator inside the nacelle. The invention may be used to detect the self resonance frequency of a turbine blade in order to detect ice or other matter, delamination, cracks or other damage, etc.
Patent GB-2469737-A (GB)
Title: Homing seeker head for a missile including at least two distinct detection channels
Inventor: FRAYSSE VINCENT
IPC: F42B15/01
Filed: 2010-04-20
Abstract: A homing seeker head (10) for a missile, includes two channels (SAL, IR) for detecting light beams in two radiation bands distinct from each other. Each detection channel includes for each band an entry window (1051, 1052) transparent for said radiation band, a sensor (107, 108) for detecting the beams in said band, and a dioptric module (2031, 2032) located between said window (1051, 1052) and said sensor (107, 108).
Patent GB-2466910-A (GB)
Title: Life safety device mounting system and method
Inventor: SHARPE JASON MICHAEL
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: A life safety assembly includes an attachment stud configured to attach to a surface, and a life safety device that is mountable on the attachment stud. The life safety device has a receptacle configured to receive and interlock with the attachment stud to mount the life safety device with respect to the surface.
Patent GB-2481815-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for determining relative temperature of feet as an indication of nerve damage
Inventor: BA-TIN LORRAINE
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2010-07-06
Abstract: An apparatus of use in identifying neuropathy in the feet of a subject is disclosed, the apparatus comprising means for measuring the temperature of the foot of a subject; means for comparing a first measured temperature obtained from the subjectâ  s first foot with a second measured temperature obtained from the second foot of the subject; and means for providing an indication to a user when the difference between the first and second measured temperatures exceeds a predetermined amount. The indication means can be audible or visual and more specifically can be LEDs. The temperature can be measured using a thermistor 12 which is cleanable or has a removable cover. The device is pen-like in shape and can include a monofilament and a battery. A method determining the relative temperature of the feet of a subject is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2483427-A (GB)
Title: Process for dissolving cellulose and casting films
Inventor: COCKCROFT MARTIN
IPC: B01F1/00
Filed: 2010-07-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a cellulose film in which a) cellulose is at least partly dissolved at a temperature of about 100Â°C or lower in a dope comprising an ionic liquid and a cosolvent to form a cellulose solution, wherein said cosolvent comprises a polar aprotic component, and b) cellulose film is cast from the cellulose solution. Preferably the ionic liquid is EMIM Acetate (1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium acetate) and the polar aprotic solvent is dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO).
Patent GB-2484554-A (GB)
Title: Medical communication system
Inventor: COOPER JOHN MATTHEW
IPC: G16H30/20
Filed: 2010-10-16
Abstract: A medical communication system comprises a master station (e.g. a computer) having: i) a medical monitor 15; ii) at least one IP streaming camera 12; iii) at least one microphone 13; iv) a master processor 14 with a master IP; v) a master screen 15; and vi) a master audio system 16. The system includes at least one remote station having: vii) at least one IP streaming camera 22 for taking images of a person; viii) at least one microphone 23; ix) a remote processor 24 with a remote IP address; x) a remote screen 25; and xi) a remote audio system connected to the remote processor to play audio received from the master IP address. In use the master station can be placed near a patient optionally with a first medical advisor and the condition of the patient as provided by the monitor, any discussion between the first medical advisor and patient, and images of the patient can be repeated by the remote station to a second medical advisor, and the images or the second medical advisor and the speech from the second medical advisor can be repeated by the master station to the patient and any first medical advisor.
Patent GB-2485845-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet ink containing aromatic amine antioxidant
Inventor: WRIGHT VINCENT
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: An ink-jet ink contains at least one monomer selected from N-vinyl amide or N-acryloyl amine, a photoinitiator, and 0.01 to 0.15 wt.% aromatic amine antioxidant, based on the total weight of the ink. The aromatic amine antioxidant may have the formula Ar(NHR1)n, wherein Ar is C6-10 aryl, R1 is C6-10 aryl or C1-6 alkyl, and n is 1 or 2, e.g. N,Nâ  -bis(1-methylpropyl)-1,4-phenylamine. Typically, the N-vinyl amide or N-acryloyl amine is present in an amount of 10-50 wt.% and may be N-vinyl caprolactam. The ink may further comprise 10-70 wt.% additional monofunctional acrylate monomer, such as phenoxyethyl acrylate (PEA). A multifunctional monomer and an oligomer and/or inert resin may also be present. The photoinitiator is preferably a free radical photoinitiator.
Patent GB-2474162-A (GB)
Title: A method and downhole tool actuator
Inventor: LOUGHLIN MICHAEL J
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A downhole tool actuator includes, an inflatable member, a first portion on an uphole end of the inflatable member that is attachable to a first structure of a downhole tool, and a second portion on a downhole end of the inflatable member that is attachable to a second structure of the downhole tool. The actuator configured so that the second structure is movable relative to the first structure in response to movement of the second portion relative to the first portion in response to inflation of the inflatable member.
Patent GB-2474386-A (GB)
Title: Diary synchronization for smart phone applications
Inventor: MATSUOKA YOSHIMICHI
IPC: H04M1/72451
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A mobile communication device configured to communicate over a wireless network is further configured to generate detectable events in response to activities of a user of the mobile communications device. Underlying user activities are identified from the detected events. Personalized electronic diary entries are generated from the identified activities as indications of a user activity related to the detected event. The personalized electronic diary entries can be stored in a user retrievable collection.
Patent GB-2477406-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising a Camera with a Wireless Flash Apparatus
Inventor: HANAYAMA TATSUYA
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 2011-01-26
Abstract: A camera in wireless communication with a flash apparatus by radio waves includes a signal output unit outputting a flash start signal to the flash. A flash detector detects a flash emitted by the flash apparatus following the start signal, and an acquisition unit acquires a time difference between a reference timing and a timing at which the flash is emitted by the flash apparatus according to detection by the flash detector. A control unit controls at least one of a timing of output of the start signal to the flash apparatus and a timing of start of an operation executed corresponding to the flash by the flash apparatus according to the time difference acquired by the acquisition unit to compensate for any wireless communication delays. The flash may be detected using a plurality of images continuously shot by the camera. Identification of the particular flash emitted by the flash apparatus despite other flashes being fired around the same time may be achieved.
Patent GB-2478834-A (GB)
Title: A method of using a matrix transform to generate a spatial audio signal
Inventor: FURSE RICHARD
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2009-02-04
Abstract: A spatial audio signal is generated by applying a matrix transform 104 to a plurality of speaker signals for controlling speakers 140 arranged according to a predefined layout to generate one or more sound components having a defined direction characteristic, wherein the plurality of speaker signals have been generated on the basis of a predefined rule, such as a panning rule. The matrix transform 104 is an inverse form of a further matrix transform, based on the predefined rule and the above-mentioned speaker layout 140, and for converting a spatial audio signal representing the one or more sound components into the above-mentioned plurality of speaker signals, the spatial audio signal audio signal being in a format which uses a spherical harmonic representation of sound components. The matrix transform is applied to the plurality of speaker signals to generate a spatial audio signal representing the one or more sound components, the generated spatial audio stream using a spherical harmonic representation of the sound components. In some embodiments, the generated audio stream can be manipulated and/or decoded based on a desired speaker layout 140.
Patent GB-2477458-A (GB)
Title: Multi-wavelength semiconductor laser device
Inventor: OKURA YUJI
IPC: H01L27/15
Filed: 2010-04-23
Abstract: A multi-wavelength semiconductor laser device comprises a block 103 and a plurality of laser diodes 111 producing light at emission wavelengths that are different from each other, wherein the block includes a "V"-shape cross-section groove 205 with two side faces 209 and the laser diodes emit their laser beams in the same direction. Alternatively, the laser diodes 111 are mounted on the side faces (109, Figure 1) and bottom face (107, Figure 1) of a groove (105, Figure 1) having a rectangular cross-section so that each laser diode emits light in a predetermined direction. The block may be mounted on a stem 101 and also comprise a projection 403 having first and second side faces 405 the first and second flat faces 401 . The laser diodes may be mounted on two faces or more among the faces of the first and second side and flat faces.
Patent GB-2480378-A (GB)
Title: Infant swing apparatus with a detector for an infant holding device
Inventor: TUCKEY PETER R
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2011-05-10
Abstract: A swing apparatus is adapted to receive the installation of a variety of detachable infant holding devices (104 figure 1; 204 figure 4A ; 224 figure 4B), such as portable infant seats and bassinets. A support frame 102 of the swing apparatus is provided with a detector 160 adapted to provide information about the installed infant holding device (104;204;224), in particular an identified type thereof. According to this information, the output of a motion drive unit (300, figure 5A) that is operable to swing the infant holding device can be adjusted to set a suitable swing motion. Also disclosed is control system for a swing apparatus adapted to adjust the output of a motor drive unit according to the type of infant holding device installed on the swing apparatus. Further disclosed is a method of driving a swing apparatus according to information provided about the installed infant holding device.
Patent GB-2496438-A (GB)
Title: Electrical faceplate plugging into back box
Inventor: JENKINS DAVID JOHN
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: A means to transfer electricity features a socket plate 10 to which is affixed a plurality of solid metal pins 8. A junction box 1 comprises apertures for mains cables 2 and 3, and a metal connector plate 4 on which are mounted two sets of terminals 5 for the cables. These are connected to hollow metal pins 6 covered by rubber sleeves 7, to which the pins 8 are assembled so that the socket plate and junction box create a sealed unit.
Patent GB-2487819-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy converter
Inventor: PITCHFORD JOHN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: A device for absorbing the energy that is carried in waves on the surface of the sea formed of a beam 4 positioned across the top of a buoyant body 1 and supported at one end by a pivot 3 and at the other end by a power converter 6 and spring 5. The device is moored to the sea bed by a cable 7 from one end of the beam. On the opposite side to the mooring cable a weight 2 is attached, either to the beam or to a cantilever (8, Figs 3, 4) connected to the buoyant member. A series of waves passing the device will cause the buoyant body to rise and fall, thereby extending and compressing the power converter and absorbing power from the waves. In a further arrangement (Fig 5) the mooring line is extended so that the device sits at an angle to the mean level of the surface of the sea.
Patent GB-2497988-A (GB)
Title: Wireless Transmission Using First and Second Radiation Beam Patterns
Inventor: SEVIN JULIEN
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2011-12-29
Abstract: A video stream is wirelessly transmitted robustly and uses minimum energy. A base stream and at least one enhancement stream is obtained representing the video stream, the enhancement stream(s) including additional information that, when combined with the base stream, enhances the video stream rendering. First and second radiation beam patterns of an antenna are determined such that radiated signals resulting from the first radiation beam pattern (e.g. omni-directional or wide beam pattern) have greater or equal spatial robustness than radiated signals resulting from the second radiation beam pattern (e.g. narrow beam pattern). The base and enhancement streams are transmitted through the antenna using, respectively, the first and the second radiation beam patterns. Feedback from the receiving device may indicate that transmission quality is above or below a threshold. Such an indication may control transmission path direction. The base stream may be obtained by sub-sampling the video stream and the enhancement stream may be obtained by taking the difference between the video stream and the obtained base stream. The video stream may be encoded using scalable video coding wherein the base and enhancement stream(s) represent the base layer and enhancement layers of the coded streams respectively.
Patent GB-2499616-A (GB)
Title: Heterodyne detection system and method
Inventor: WEIDMANN DAMIEN
IPC: G01S17/32
Filed: 2012-02-22
Abstract: An active heterodyne detection system comprises a continuously tuneable laser source (1) emitting infra-red radiation, means (8) to split the infra-red radiation into a first part and a second part, means (4) to provide a frequency shift between the first part and the second part, means (8, 9) to direct the first part of the infra-red radiation to a target (2), means (4) to provide the second part of the infra-red radiation as a local oscillator, means (8, 9) to collect a scattered component of the first part of the infra-red light from the target (2), and means (5) to mix the scattered component and the local oscillator and route them to a detector (3) for heterodyne detection over a continuous spectral range. A method of active heterodyne detection over a continuous spectral range is also disclosed. The laser may be a quantum cascade laser, temperature and current control means may be used to tune the wavelength and stabilise the frequency of the infra red light. The system may be used to detect atmospheric constituents.
Patent GB-2506420-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of potato chips
Inventor: KHAN AHMED NADIM
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Potato chip cutting apparatus comprises an annular cutting head 4 and central impeller 14 coaxially mounted for rotation within the head. The impeller has an upper surface 18 across which potatoes are delivered radially outwardly to the cutting head and a plurality of knives 8 mounted around the cutting head. Each knife has a first slice cutting edge 10 extending vertically and spaced from the cutting head to provide a radial gap defining a slice thickness, and a second cutting edge 36 extending horizontally and radially at least partly across the gap. The second cutting edge being located a predetermined distance D above the impeller upper surface to define a cutting zone for cutting potato slices into slice portions. Distance D is preferably at least 50mm and is such that the maximum width W1 of portion below the second knife is greater than the maximum width of the portion W2 above the second knife. The potatoes fed to the slicer may be graded to have a median diameter and the distance D set to at least the median so that at least 50% of the slices are not cut into portions. Allows larger potatoes to be sliced without cutting prior to slicing.
Patent GB-2507330-A (GB)
Title: Table with releasably securable cover
Inventor: WALTON TOM
IPC: A47G11/00
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: A table comprises a frame 10 and a covering or tablecloth 1, each of which have at least one respective fastener 8,16 extending along and/or adjacent to peripheral edges of the frame and cover such that in use the covering 1 is releasably secured over the frame 10 by engaging the fasteners together. The fasteners are preferably hook and loop type fasteners and may be attached to tabs (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b) along the sides of the cover. The cover may have folds or creases to assist fitting over the table frame and be fabricated from a hard-wearing, waterproof or water resistant material.
Patent GB-2510563-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag with interior PTFE coating
Inventor: BARSON CRAIG
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2013-02-06
Abstract: The invention provides an ostomy device comprising a bag 2 for receiving bodily waste from a stoma of a patient, having an opening 6 through which the bodily waste can enter the bag 2, and an attachment element 4 for attaching the bag 2 to the body of the patient about the patient's stoma, characterised in that an interior surface of the bag is coated with a vapour-deposited fluoropolymer 12b. The fluoropolymer is preferably polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, deposited in a layer less than 20nm thick. The ostomy bag comprise a single bag, a pair of panels welded together to form a bag or may have an inner and outer bag. The bag may be polymeric film material, preferably multilayer polymeric film comprising a layer of PVDC between two sandwich layers of EVA. The inner bag may be biodegradable.
Patent GB-2496076-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment
Inventor: SERGEEVA SVETLANA ALEXANDROVNA
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an activated potentiated form of an antibody to human cannabinoid receptor and use in the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders. The present disclosure further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an activated potentiated form of an antibody to human cannabinoid receptor and activated potentiated form of an antibody to protein S - 100 for use in the treatment of addiction to psychoactive substances. The present disclosure provides methods for treating obesity and related metabolic disorders and substance abuse.
Patent GB-2507602-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus to apply multiple trip limits to a device in a process control system
Inventor: BELLVILLE KEITH RICHARD
IPC: G01D1/18
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to apply multiple trip limits to a device in a process control system are disclosed. An example method involves monitoring a value of a parameter associated with the operation of the device and receiving an input indicative of an operational state of the device, where a first input indicates a first operational state and a second input indicates a second operational state. If the first input is received, comparing via a function block the value of the parameter to a first trip limit, and if the second input is received, comparing via the function block the value of the parameter to a second trip limit, and implementing a response based on the comparison.
Patent GB-2510913-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for carrying persons
Inventor: STUBBS NICHOLAS JOHN CECIL
IPC: A63G31/02
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A method of carrying persons comprises the steps of: (i) providing an apparatus comprising a base 1, a boom 2 mounted at one end region on the base 1 and at the other end region supporting a pod 4 for accommodating five or more persons, the boom 2 being mounted on the base 1 for pivoting movement about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis; (ii) manoeuvreing the boom 2 to bring the pod 4 to be received at a first boarding station P5; (iii) persons approaching the pod 4 and being received by the pod at the first boarding station P5; (iv) manoeuvreing the boom 2 to raise the pod 4 to an elevation above the first boarding station P5; (v) manoeuvreing the boom 2, either to return the pod 4 to be received at the first boarding station P5 or to bring the pod 4 to be received at a second boarding station P6; (vi) and persons received by the pod 4 leaving the pod at the first boarding station P5 or the second boarding station P6.