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Patent GB-2482929-A (GB)
Title: Gaming apparatus
Inventor: CECHMANEK DAVID
IPC: A63F13/332
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: Gaming apparatus has a main control unit 1, enabling multiple connections, connected online to a server 4 of a central gaming system. At least one central display unit 3, a central currency accepting mechanism 6 and a maintenance monitoring module 5 are provided. The currency accepting mechanism 6, the maintenance monitoring module 5 and the central display unit 3 are installed remotely from the control unit 1, and are connected with it by a wired or wireless communications link. The control unit 1 is connected to at least one portable video terminal 2. In use, credit may be inserted at the maintenance monitoring module 5 or on the central currency accepting mechanism 6, then the numerical key is pressed on the keypad 22, 35 corresponding to the sequence number of the respective portable terminal 2, and, finally, using the function push-button 36, 29, the inserted credit is transferred via the control unit 1 to the required portable terminal 2. The portable terminal 2 may be stored in a stand, when not in use, which has a power supply to recharge the terminal 2. The main control unit 1 may be integral with the portable terminal 2.
Patent GB-2490941-A (GB)
Title: Frame support
Inventor: MARSHALL NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: E04G21/00
Filed: 2011-05-19
Abstract: A frame support comprises an elongate member 1 with a threaded external surface, a threaded collar 2 dimensioned to engage with the threaded external surface of the elongate member, and also a load-bearing member 3 characterised in that it is mountable on the threaded collar. Also defined is a method of installing the frame support which is carried out in three main stages, commencing with the fixing of a lightweight threaded base within a prepared hole. A load-bearing member is then attached to the base and adjusted by means of the thread and a threaded collar. Finally the threaded base, the threaded collar and a protrusion of the load-bearing member are encased in concrete or a chemical compound to complete the installation. The frame support can be used for inspection platforms, plant and equipment, prefabricated buildings and structures.
Patent GB-2479503-A (GB)
Title: Pressure-balanced control valves
Inventor: WINKEL LAREN J
IPC: F16K3/24
Filed: 2010-02-05
Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a valve body comprising a plug chamber. A static seal is disposed adjacent an inner sidewall of the plug chamber, and a plug comprising a plug head is moveably positioned within the plug chamber, the plug head being configured to contact the static seal only when the plug is adjacent to a seat ring. Methods of using a valve and methods of forming a valve assembly are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2494641-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement insert for extruded frame
Inventor: REDSHAW ADRIAN
IPC: E06B3/22
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A sash member 110 for a door or a window comprising an elongate plastics sash body 36 which has a unitary cross-sectional profile 38 which includes a first cross-sectional formation 40 to receive and selectively retain a corresponding door panel or window panel 42 and a second cross-sectional formation 46 within which lies an elongate reinforcing member 48. The second cross-sectional formation 46 includes a break 50 in the perimeter 52 thereof which defines an elongate aperture 54 via which a portion of the reinforcing member 48 is exposed relative to the sash body 36. The reinforcing member 48 is selectively insertable laterally into and removable laterally from the second cross-sectional formation 46 via the elongate aperture 54. The insert may be U shaped and manufactured from metal. It may include at least one hardware assembly, for example a bogie (Fig 5) or a lock assembly (Fig 4). It may be located in two orientations, and thus appear to be a u shape or an n shape reinforcement member (c.f. Fig 5/6).
Patent GB-2486071-A (GB)
Title: Shower pump system with diagnostic capabilities
Inventor: BEGGS OMAR
IPC: E03C1/12
Filed: 2011-12-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a water delivery system 10 comprising a water delivery apparatus, such as a shower head 12, and which includes a pump 18 located in a shower tray drain, an electric motor for the pump, a flow monitor 26, and a control system 22 which activates a visual indicator (56 figure 2) depending on a flow signal received from the flow monitor. The indicator allows a user, such as an installation or maintenance engineer, to determine if the communication link between the water delivery apparatus and the control system is correctly established. A second mode of activation allows the user to determine if the communication link between the water delivery apparatus and the control system is correctly established during installation and before the system is fully operational. A later embodiment relates to a control system for the water delivery system.
Patent GB-2501239-A (GB)
Title: Wave operated pump with secondary chamber providing restoring force
Inventor: TILLOTSON ROBERT
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2012-03-19
Abstract: A wave actuated pump comprises an outer cylinder 4 and a piston rod 3, 7 with a piston head 6, defining a primary pump chamber 5 between the cylinder 4 and the piston rod 7 and a secondary pump chamber 8 within the connecting rod 7. The secondary chamber 8 is permanently connected to the pressurised fluid via inner tube 12 without a non-return valve, so the piston 6 is biased to the retracted position. There may also be an additional chamber 9, which draws water in via inlet filter 20 on the upstroke, and returns water to the primary chamber on the downstroke. Because the additional chamber 9 has a greater volume than the primary chamber (because of the connecting rod) some of the water will flow out to back flush the filter.
Patent GB-2490993-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia content delivery system
Inventor: SHEPPARD PAUL EDMUND FLEETWOOD
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2011-03-10
Abstract: A multimedia content delivery system includes a server apparatus (100) for delivering graphical information across a network (30) to a client device (200).An environment engine (150) controls a virtual environment responsive to user commands. An object transformation unit (400, 405) transforms original object data (310) relating to a plurality of objects into compressed object data (350). A data management unit (120) transmits the compressed object data to the client device (200). The compressed object data (350) is decompressed and rendered by the client device (200) to output images to represent the virtual environment on a visual display device. Server-side and client side I/O handler units(130, 230) provide the user commands from the client device (200).The compressed object data (360) may comprise coefficients of a solution to a partial differential equation. Methods and apparatus are described relating to polygon-based object geometry (510) and pixel-based image files (600) which are transformed and regenerated using coefficients (540, 606) of a solution to a partial differential equation.
Patent GB-2490606-A (GB)
Title: Spalling for a semiconductor substrate
Inventor: BEDELL STEPHEN W
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2011-02-16
Abstract: A method for spalling a layer from an ingot of a semiconductor substrate includes forming a metal layer on the ingot of the semiconductor substrate, wherein a tensile stress in the metal layer is configured to cause a fracture in the ingot; and removing the layer from the ingot at the fracture. A system for spalling a layer from an ingot of a semiconductor substrate includes a metal layer formed on the ingot of the semiconductor substrate, wherein a tensile stress in the metal layer is configured to cause a fracture in the ingot, and wherein the layer is configured to be removed from the ingot at the fracture.
Patent GB-2505211-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating a communications device
Inventor: HAZARI GAUTAM
IPC: G06F21/43
Filed: 2012-08-22
Abstract: Accessing a resource requiring identity authentication, comprising: receiving at a communications device an encrypted token in response to an identity of the communications device being authenticated over a first radio access technology (e.g. a mobile telecommunications cellular network); decrypting the encrypted token using the identity of the communications device; and using the decrypted token over a second radio access technology (e.g. a wireless local area network) to authenticate the identity of the communications device so as to allow access to the resource via the second radio access technology.
Patent GB-2505251-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic scale inhibitor
Inventor: HANCOCK GRAHAM
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: An electrolytic scale inhibitor 100 comprises an inlet 101; an outlet 102; a chamber 103 disposed between the inlet and outlet for fluid flow; a first conductor 104 formed from a first material; a second conductor 105 formed from a second, different material with a lower standard electrode potential than the first material; and an electrical link between the first and second conductors. When the chamber is full of fluid, the first and second conductors are each in contact with the fluid. The link between the first and second conductors is provided with a monitoring means. The monitoring means is operable to determine a component of the current flowing therethrough, which arises from the difference in the standard electrode potentials of the first and second materials. The monitoring means is further operable to output a signal indicative of the component of current. A microprocessor may receive the signal, compare the current to a threshold level and control the illumination of one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) 114. Preferably, the first and second materials are copper and zinc respectively. A method of determining whether an electrolytic scale inhibitor is functioning adequately is also claimed.
Patent GB-2490850-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optic device
Inventor: THOMPSON DAVID
IPC: G02F1/025
Filed: 2011-02-17
Abstract: An electro - optic device (110), comprising a layer of light - carrying material; and a rib (121), projecting from the layer of light - carrying material, for guiding optical signals propagating through the device (110). The layer of light - carrying material comprises a first doped region (118) of a first type extending into the rib, and a second doped region (121) of a second, different type extending into the rib such that a pn junction is formed within the rib (121). The pn junction extends substantially parallel to at least two contiguous faces of the rib (121), resulting in a more efficient device. In addition, a self-aligned fabrication process can be used in order to simplify the fabrication process and increase reliability and yield.
Patent GB-2494973-A (GB)
Title: Coupling a transmitter and receiver to a common antenna using a circulator and transmit and receive filters
Inventor: KIM WON KYU
IPC: H04B1/48
Filed: 2012-09-13
Abstract: A device, for use in a transceiver, couples transmit 10 and receive 30 signals to a common antenna port 20. The device reduces leakage of the transmit signal into the receiver path. The device includes a 3-port circulator 100. A transmission filter 12 is coupled between the first circulator port 110 and a transmit signal input 10 to the device, a reception filter 32 is coupled between the third circulator port 130 and the receive signal output 30 from the device. The second circulator port 120 is positioned between the first and second ports and is preferably coupled to an antenna. In one embodiment, a transmission termination unit 40 is coupled to the third circulator port and the reception filter. The transmission termination unit preferably consists of a one quarter wavelength (Î»/4) phase delay 42, a second transmission filter 44 and a coupling to earth 46. In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 4) the device produces a differential output from the receive signal. In yet another embodiment (Fig. 5), several such devices (CIR1, CIR2,  ¦,CIR5) may be incorporated into a transceiver capable of operating in multiple communication protocols, e.g. CDMA and LTE protocols.
Patent GB-2493860-A (GB)
Title: A construction system
Inventor: HOWORTH ROBERT ASHLEY
IPC: E04B2/86
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: A formwork system comprises first (12) and second (14) parallel spaced structural panels held together by a plurality of connecting webs (24) sliding in opposed vertical pairs of web sockets (22) having T-shaped profiles (54) at either end to engage the web (sockets 22). Flanges (50, 50A) engage respectively insulation material (28,78) on the inside surface of the second structural panel (14) and the inside surface of the first structural panel (12). The insulating material (28, 78) has a top surface profile (29A) and a complementary bottom surface profile (29B) which interlock when formwork sections (10) are stacked one above another. The structural panels (12, 14) have vertical edge profiles which engage with a water bar web (74) to seal against leakage formwork sections arranged side by side and horizontal profiles which lock together when formwork sections (10) are stacked one above another. Panel jointing pieces (60) allow structural panels to be joined at an angle along vertical edges. Cavity closers (66) with reinforcing bar (74) cradles seal open ends of a formwork (section 10) and reinforcing bars (74) are introduced to rest upon indentations (48) on horizontal web sections (46) prior to pouring concrete into a cavity (26) formed when the formwork (10) is assembled. After the concrete is set, the structural panels (12, 14) remain in place as a structural exterior/interior for the completed structure. Insulation (78) can be changed or altered and/or structural panel damage repaired by employing insulating blocks (78) which can be slid out and in, with easy dismantling and reassembly of all of the formwork except the for the set concrete core.
Patent GB-2512122-A (GB)
Title: Increasing hydrocarbon recovery from reservoirs
Inventor: KJORHOLT HALVOR
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2013-03-21
Abstract: A wellbore with a plurality of fractures 7, 9 designated as one of a first or a second set of fractures is provided. A first fluid conduit 11 is located in the wellbore and arranged to transport produced hydrocarbons, and a second fluid conduit 12 is located in the wellbore and arranged to transport an injection fluid. A set of first openings 14 is provided in fluid connection with the first fluid conduit 11, each first opening being located to substantially align with one of a first set of fractures 7. A set of second openings 15 is provided in fluid connection with the second fluid conduit 12, each second opening 15 being located to substantially align with one of a second set of fractures 9. A high pressure fluid is injected into the second set of fractures 9, which pushes hydrocarbons located in the low permeability reservoir towards the first set of fractures 7, thereby increasing the recovery rate of hydrocarbons in the low permeability reservoir.
Patent GB-2505077-A (GB)
Title: Renewable stream energy use
Inventor: ABRAMOV YURI
IPC: E03B3/28
Filed: 2011-11-24
Abstract: The invention provides air wind and streaming water energy use. One application provides wind energy use for water harvesting from natural humid air. The method is based on changing thermodynamic state properties of ambient airborne wind passed through a convergent-divergent system. The device is a water condensation device exposed to humid wind, and having no moving components. The device comprises a cascade of sequentially arranged wind converging and wing-like components. Those components transform the wind into fast, cooled, out-flowing air portions. The inner static pressure and temperature decrease in the air portions. The decrease in static pressure and temperature triggers condensation of water-vapor into water-aerosols. Another application of the method provides an effective mechanism for harvesting electrical energy from naturally warm air using renewable wind energy, including the wind inertia, internal heat, and potential energy stored in the air mass in the Earth's gravitational field. The electrical energy harvesting mechanism is also applicable to use of natural renewable energy of streaming water.
Patent GB-2508297-A (GB)
Title: Agitator assembly for vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LI FENG CHUN
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner (10, fig 1) comprises a housing having an agitator cavity and a suction nozzle, a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and an agitator assembly 34 mounted within an agitator cavity. The agitator assembly 34 comprises a dowel 44 provided with a plurality of bristles 76 and includes at least one end defining a bearing cavity 50, a shaft 66, an end cap 80 received on the shaft 60 to overlie the bearing cavity 50 and forming at least one gap 112, 114 relative to the at least one end and a hair blocking rib 94 extending from the end cap 90 to inhibit the migration of hair, threads and the like through the at least one gap 112, 114 and into the bearing cavity 50.
Patent GB-2522694-A (GB)
Title: Positioning and alignment device for tiled displays
Inventor: MEERSMAN KARIM
IPC: G09F9/302
Filed: 2014-02-03
Abstract: A positioning device 1 may be connected to at least two tiles of a tiled display so that they behave as a solid body. The display tiles are often rectangular in shape and the positioning device is cross shaped and located at a corner of the tile, allowing four tiles to be connected to one device. Tiles are connected to the device via pin and hole connection elements, comprising openings 9, 10 where the pin may be a bolt. A further connection element may be utilised comprising a pin and hole combination which allows lateral elastic play movements of the two or more display tiles.
Patent GB-2527321-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pump
Inventor: WEATHERLEY RICHARD
IPC: F04B43/04
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: A fluid pump comprises a conical body 22, 26 having an apex and a base and a mating surface 8 defined by a pump plate 4, 6 which includes inlet and outlet ports 14, 16. A flexible membrane 28 is secured on one side to the first part 22 of the conical body and is secured to the end plate 6 around its peripheral edge. The conical body 22, 26 is urged to precess about its apex by an inclined drive plate 36 such that at any given time the flexible membrane 28 defines a contact portion in contact with the mating surface 8 and a nonâ€�contact portion which is spaced from the mating surface. A pump chamber, defined between the nonâ€�contact portion of the flexible membrane 28 and the mating surface 8, rotates about an axis of the mating surface 8 as the conical body precesses about its apex; fluid is drawn into the pump chamber as it passes the fluid inlet port 14 and the fluid is urged out of the pump chamber as it passes the fluid outlet port 16.
Patent GB-2521716-A (GB)
Title: Communication module for personal performance monitoring and a related device, system and method
Inventor: MARTIKKA MIKKO
IPC: A61B5/04
Filed: 2014-09-17
Abstract: A system of monitoring a physical performance comprises means for continuously receiving sensor signals from a sensor connected to the communication module, a processing unit adapted to continuously process the sensor signals and to form a plurality of successive data messages containing data at least partly derived from the sensor signals, and a wireless communication unit for transmitting the formed data messages to an external wireless receiver device at a plurality of successive transmission time slots using a wireless communication protocol. According to the invention, the processing unit is adapted to execute a sensor signal analysis algorithm so as to determine first time points based on predefined characteristics of the sensor signals, to determine second time points corresponding to the temporal transmission slots for transmitting of data messages corresponding to the characteristics using the wireless communication unit, and to add information on the difference between the first and second time points to the data messages. The invention allows for relating the individual signals temporally with each other for better overall analysis of the performance. In embodiments this allows the storing the data messages in chronological order.
Patent GB-2519236-A (GB)
Title: Travel pillow
Inventor: STERNLIGHT DAVID BRET
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2013-04-08
Abstract: The present invention discloses a U-shaped travel pillow having a base cushion and raised cushion fixed to the top side of the base cushion. The inner peripheral walls of the base and raised cushions are mutually flush, while the rear walls are mutually flush and substantially flat for better contact with flat surfaces, such as a headrest, seat, or chair. Furthermore, the rear wall of the raised cushion is thinner than the sides, providing more liberty to adjust head position by easily adapting to the shape of the headrest, seat or chair. A removable cover is adapted to cover the base and raised cushions, while a drawstring with an adjustable cinch mechanism can be used for adjusting the travel pillow around the neck.
Patent GB-2533911-A (GB)
Title: A modular system comprising a base adapter and attached appliance modules
Inventor: Jing Sheng Pang
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2014-10-30
Abstract: A base adapter 100 for a modular system comprises a power input interface 106 configured to be user-attachable to and user-detachable from standardised interfaces of an electrical power distribution system, such as a domestic light bulb socket, one or more power-data interfaces 102, which are configured to be user-attachable to and user-detachable from an appliance module 10 and to transfer power and data between the base adapter and an attached appliance module, and a controller 104 configured to control at least data transfer from each of the one or more interfaces. The appliance modules have circuitry 14 to carry out a different function from the base adapter (such as a smoke alarm or an ioniser) and are held by a retainer 16.
Patent GB-2525269-A (GB)
Title: Cannabinoid compositions and uses
Inventor: HEARN ALEX
IPC: A24F42/60
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: An inhalable composition for use as a medicament in the treatment of a subject, wherein said composition comprises: (i) one or more cannabinoids or pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or salt thereof; (ii) a propellant; (iii) a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol and(iv) a glycol and/or glycol ether, characterised in that the ratio of monohydric or polyhydric alcohol to glycol or glycol ether by weight is from 6:1 to 1:1, wherein the composition is administered in the form of an aerosol having a fine particle fraction (FPF) of 60% or more. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the above composition, and a pressurised container therefor. The inhaler may comprise a housing, a reservoir within the housing containing the inhalable composition comprising a cannabinoid and an alcohol, a composition flow path from the reservoir and an outlet at an inhaling end of the housing, and a non-metered breath operated outlet valve for controlling the flow of inhalable composition through the flow path.
Patent GB-2521759-A (GB)
Title: A blank for forming a construction block
Inventor: NURICK RUPERT
IPC: E04C1/00
Filed: 2014-11-27
Abstract: A blank 1 for forming a construction block that interconnects with other construction blocks to form a structure. The blank comprises a planar sheet of material with fold lines 18, 19, 21, 22 defining four primary panels 3, 4 and a secondary panel, the sheet being foldable so that free edges 5 of the primary panels move into abutting relation to form the outer walls of a block with an internal cavity which the secondary panel extends into. There may be a slot in the centre of the secondary panel and fold lines 21, 22 may extend towards it. Connecting tabs 8 may extend from the primary panels. Each primary panel may have a recess 14 to receive a connecting tab of an adjacent block. A block formed from such a blank may have at least two translucent or transparent sides.