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Patent GB-2504773-A (GB)
Title: A rotary valve internal combustion engine
Inventor: LAWES KEITH
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 2012-08-10
Abstract: A rotary valve internal combustion engine has a rotary valve 5 rotatable in a valve housing 8 fixed relative to the cylinder 2, the rotary valve having a valve body containing a volume 9 defining, in part, the combustion chamber 4 and further having in a wall part 11 thereof a port 12 giving, during rotation of the valve, fluid communication successively to and from the combustion chamber via inlet and exhaust ports 13, 14 in the valve housing. The rotary valve and the valve housing are both formed of aluminium. Having a valve body and housing made of the same material allows them to thermally expand at the same rate which improves sealing, lower surface temperatures on the valve, and reduces carbon deposits. Preferably the aluminium is an alloy with a copper content of up to 5%, is a eutectic aluminium and/or has a hardened surface comprising anodised aluminium, a ceramic or silicon carbide coating, a diamond like carbon (DLC) coating or a plasma nitride surface.
Patent GB-2510122-A (GB)
Title: Attachable supplementary steering column for a bicycle
Inventor: HELLYAR PETER
IPC: B62H7/00
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: An additional steering column for connection, in use, to handlebars of a bicycle. One end of the column defines a handle and the other end, in use, is received in a clamping device or fixing bracket to attach said end to the handlebars of the bicycle. The steering column is telescopic to allow variation in height during use.
Patent GB-2510906-A (GB)
Title: The Instaponytail
Inventor: JOHNSON HANNAH
IPC: A41G5/00
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A device relating to hair accessories, which can be inserted directly into a ponytail to provide the user with the appearance of an instantly thicker and longer ponytail. The device may consist of a plastic cylindrical base 1 with plastic grips 3 attached to it; one side of the hair device has a hair weft 4 attached to it. Once inserted into a ponytail, the device is reliant on the pressure from the ring ponytail to hold it in place, and the hair weft then blends in with the user's natural hair to create an instantly thicker and longer ponytail. The hair weft can vary in thickness, length and colour.
Patent GB-2511313-A (GB)
Title: A relay device, method and computer program
Inventor: DIFRANCESCO RENAUD
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A method of relaying emergency information to plural mobile terminals comprises: receiving a broadcast signal in a first format (e.g. as a Digital Video Broadcast, DVB), containing the emergency information; connecting to the plural mobile terminals (e.g., mobile telephones, tablets, laptops, etc) using a communications channel; and providing (transmitting) the emergency information to the plural mobile channels in a second, different format (e.g. using WiFi, WiMax, Bluetooth, Near Field Communications (NFC)). An emergency flag may be carried in the broadcast signal and, in response to it being received at a relay device, a predetermined identifier is broadcast, identifying the relay device to the plurality of mobile (portable) terminals. Emergency or disaster related information may contain text (Figures 8A & 8B) to be converted to a webpage for display on the mobile devices, or a webpage unique resource identifier (URI); a feedback element may be provided in the webpage in response to a feedback flag in the broadcast signal. Short Message Service (SMS) messaging may be used.
Patent GB-2503989-A (GB)
Title: A thermostat having a bi-metallic element
Inventor: LAU PAN HOI
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2013-05-23
Abstract: A thermostat includes a heat-conductive guide 6; a top board; a double-metal strip 8; a first rivet 10; a short spring blade 13 with a first electrical contact 14 disposed thereon; a long spring blade 11 being connected with the short spring blade 13; a contact board 17 with a second electrical contact 15 disposed thereon; and a second rivet 21. The upper side of the heat-conductive guide 6 is connected with the lower side of the top board through the first rivet 10. The lower side of the heat-conductive guide 6 is connected with the double-metal strip through the first rivet 10. The long spring blade 11 and the contact board 17 are connected with the lower side of the top board through the second rivet 21. The double-metal strip 8 is configured to sense a temperature of the heat-conductive guide 6 and actuate the short spring blade 13 accordingly so the two electrical contacts are connected when a target temperature is reached.
Patent GB-2514602-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and computer program for scheduling device-to-device signals
Inventor: TURTINEN SAMULI
IPC: H04W56/00
Filed: 2013-05-30
Abstract: A method of operating a network control apparatus (250) in which the network control apparatus (250) is wirelessly connected to at least one wireless device (210). In the method, the network control apparatus (250) (for example an eNodeB) indicates a device-to-device (D2D) timing advance value to said wireless device (210). The device-to-device timing advance value is for use by the wireless device (210) in scheduling the transmission of a device-to-device signal to a second wireless device (220). A plurality of devices may form a group which have a common timing advance value. Using a timing advance value to schedule direct communication between devices over long distances counteracts the propagation delay.
Patent GB-2501414-A (GB)
Title: Auto-focus image system
Inventor: TAY HIOK-NAM
IPC: G02B7/04
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: An auto focus image system that includes a pixel array coupled to a focus signal generator. The pixel array captures an image that has a plurality of edges. The generator generates a focus signal that is a function of a plurality of edge-sharpness measures, each one measured from one of the plurality of edges. The generator may determine to reduce a relative extent to which an edge contributes to the focus signal on basis of a pair of shape measures of the edge that are measured from a plurality of sample-pair differences, where each sample-pair difference is a difference between a pair of samples of image data within a predetermined neighborhood of the edge. One of the shape measures may be the edge-sharpness measure of the edge.
Patent GB-2507401-A (GB)
Title: Position corrected pulse width modulation for brushless direct current motors
Inventor: BRANNEN ROBERT A
IPC: H02P6/14
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: A position corrected PWM method for a brushless direct current motors (BLDC) generates a motor command signal during a commutation interval of said brushless direct current motor, and adjusts a common attribute of at least two non-zero pulses of the motor command signal such that said at least two non-zero pulses of said motor command signal are not uniform. The common attribute may be a pulse width or a pulse amplitude. A further embodiment discloses an integrated circuit (IC) comprising: a time segment generator that produces binary output from a divided position signal of a brushless direct current motor; and a pulse width modulation generator including a correction section that stores correction factors for binary output produced by said time segment generator, a digital to analogue converter, an oscillator, and a comparator. The position from a Hall Effect sensor coupled to said brushless direct current motor may provide a signal that is converted into said divided position signal of said brushless direct current motor.
Patent GB-2509575-A (GB)
Title: A Seating Arrangement for a Passenger Vehicle
Inventor: SPAHL ROBERT
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: A seating arrangement for a passenger vehicle in the form of a compact motor vehicle 101 is disclosed in which front and rear seats 110, 120 are arranged in a staggered relationship and at least one of the seats 110, 120 is rotated about a vertical axis so that a longitudinal central axis x3-x3; x4-x4 of the respective seat 110, 120 does not lie parallel to a central longitudinal axis X-X of the vehicle 101. The front seat may also be turned inwardly and the rear seat turned outwardly.
Patent GB-2505618-A (GB)
Title: Biddable financial instrument online competitive bidding platform for trading thereof and associated system and method of trading thereof
Inventor: NOVEMBRE ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/08
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of biddable financial instrument that can be traded on an online competitive bidding process and system and method of trading thereof specifically designed to accommodate the specific needs of these new biddable financial instruments associated primarily with the introduction in the instruments core of a contractual bidder or new properties like acceleration of term linked with trading on the competitive bidding software. The inventor contemplates the use of a large number of new biddable financial instruments, for example B-VRDOs, B-TOBs, and B-MLVRSs. The platform, system and method of trading associated thereto allows for easy portfolio management, Dutch trading, payment of interest, entry of good to cancel trade orders, priority management tools, acceleration of maturity, and offering on a secondary offering stage non-acquired portions held by the contractual bidder.
Patent GB-2523392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in glazing replacement
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/64
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: A glazing adaptor 40 for retro-fitting to an existing outer frame 2, the glazing adaptor being inserted into a recess left by an existing glazing pane (4, fig 2), which may extend around the periphery of the frame. The glazing adaptor may be T-shaped (Fig 3) with a partly rectangular profile 21 to fit into the recess. The glazing adaptor may form a watertight connection to the outer frame using the original deformable seals 8, 9. The glazing adaptor may have a pair of lips to retain a cosmetic trim element 61 to create a flush surface between the new glazing surface 40 and outer frame surface. The existing glazing pane may be replaced by an inner window frame (42, fig 4b) which may include at least one hinged or sliding openable glazed window section (44, fig 4b).
Patent GB-2512519-A (GB)
Title: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing indoor navigation
Inventor: GOLDMAN DAVID ALLAN
IPC: G01C21/12
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: An indoor navigational system determines a location of a moveable object in an indoor area and displays this location to a user. The system includes one or more dead-reckoning sensors, one or more absolute position sensors, and a processor. The processor determines the location of the moveable object based on signals received from the sensors. The system also includes a display device to display the location of the moveable object in a graphical representation of the indoor area based on messages from the processor indicating the location of the moveable object.
Patent GB-2514706-A (GB)
Title: Eco brick
Inventor: PLUMB ANDREW
IPC: E04C1/00
Filed: 2014-08-26
Abstract: A plastic building block may be made from recycled scrap polymer material and may be injection moulded. The block may have a hollow inner core into which an insulation material may be fitted. A series of projections or fingers may project from a lower face of the block and may engage with a corresponding series of grooves or slots to facilitate engagement of a series of block to create a wall. The outer surface of the blocks may be patterned to simulate wallpaper, bricks or stone finish. The bricks may be made of a sound deadening and or fire resistant material.
Patent GB-2530249-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable electronic display board for a vehicle
Inventor: WILLIAMS GARRY PAUL
IPC: B60Q9/00
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: An adjustable electronic display board (figure 1, 1) for a vehicle, comprising at least one display screen (figure 1, 2), each screen or screens having a face configured for the display of illuminated images; a control unit 3 configured to allow a user to switch the displayed image between a number of pre-set images, and wherein the control unit 3 comprises a manually-operable switch 4 togglable between a number of discrete positions, each position corresponding to a different image. The switch may comprise a dial, configured such that a user can change the display with a single manual movement. The display may be powered from the vehicles internal power supply at either 12v or 24v. The display maybe 200mmx200mm if being displayed at the front, if at the rear, it may be 400mmx400mm, which may comprise 4 displays mounted in a frame to create a single display. The control unit may be coupled to the brake system or a door system, which allows the display to flash.
Patent GB-2523952-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable surfactant, preparation method and use thereof
Inventor: GU XIAOJUN
IPC: C11D1/66
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: Provided is a polyethylene glycol methyl ether-polylactide block copolymer with an amino acid end group as shown in formula (I), wherein R is an amino acid group, a=11-455, b=3-300, the molecular weight of the polyethylene glycol methyl ether block is 500-20000, and the molecular weight of the polylactide block is 500-50000. Also provided is a method for preparing the polyethylene glycol methyl ether-polylactide block copolymer with an amino acid end group as shown in formula (I), and the use thereof.
Patent GB-2542180-A (GB)
Title: A cab pressure warning system and method
Inventor: ERIC BONGAERTS
IPC: B64D13/06
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: A method for providing a cab 22 pressure warning signal to a vehicle operator, comprising monitoring the cab pressure level, providing a cab pressure warning signal to a operator if the monitored cab pressure level is below a threshold level, wherein the method further comprises monitoring a cab door status, to determine if the vehicle cab door 24 is opened or closed, wherein said cab pressure level warning signal is not provided to the operator if the cab door is open. The method may comprise monitoring a cab door activated switch 30 to determine if cab door is opened or closed. A cab door closure status may comprise monitoring a switch for a cab interior courtesy light. The method may comprise providing a positive cab pressure signal if the monitored cab pressure level is above a threshold level.
Patent GB-2546267-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical device
Inventor: MARNO NAGTEGAAL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2016-01-12
Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle, an elongate shaft and an end effector operated by a drive shaft 316. The drive shaft 316 has a proximal component 314 to which it is connected by a pair of flexible tabs 602, 606 which engage a shoulder 604 in a snap-fit manner. The drive shaft 316 enters the proximal component 314 through a slot. The proximal component 314 may be part of a thumbwheel 28 such that rotation of the thumbwheel 28 causes rotation of the drive shaft 316. Alternatively, the proximal component may be part of a trigger mechanism which imparts longitudinal movement to the drive shaft 316 to operate the end effector, which may be a pair of jaw members with electrodes.
Patent GB-2537472-A (GB)
Title: Towel rail support
Inventor: ALISTAIR RICHARD BELL
IPC: A47K10/10
Filed: 2016-02-25
Abstract: A towel rail support 5 comprises a chassis 9 and a mounting member 11. The chassis has a front face 13 provided with a plurality of holes and a mechanism for securing the chassis to a wall of a room. In use a channel is formed between the front face and the wall, with the holes opening into the channel, and the front face is flush with a base for a wall covering. The mounting member includes an anchor portion 25 receivable in the channel and a support portion 27 that projects through one of the plurality of holes and a wall covering for supporting a towel rail bar 3. The channel may receive a cable 41 for providing power to a heating element. The holes may be provided with different diameters to support bars of different sizes. The chassis may be secured to the wall via flanges 17a, 17b.
Patent GB-2533503-A (GB)
Title: A user interface and method of operating same
Inventor: ANDREW PAUL MAXWELL SALMON
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: A breathing apparatus with a user interface comprising a display for displaying at least one menu item, a first button operable to sequentially cycle through and display a plurality of menu items, a second and optionally third button operable to configure a parameter of the selected menu item, and a fourth button operable to confirm the change of a parameter of the selected menu item, wherein the parameter is a respiratory parameter and/or other breathing apparatus parameter.
Patent GB-2537271-A (GB)
Title: Generating and enhancing microfracture conductivity
Inventor: PHILIP D NGUYEN
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2014-01-02
Abstract: Methods comprising: introducing a micro-proppant treatment fluid into a formation at a rate and pressure sufficient to create or enhance at least one fracture in a first treatment interval, wherein the micro-proppant treatment fluid comprises a first aqueous base fluid, micro-proppant particulates, and a first aqueous-based surface modification agent ("ASMA"); placing the micro-proppant particulates into the at least one fracture; introducing a surface modification treatment fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the surface modification treatment fluid comprises a second aqueous base fluid and a second ASMA; coating at least a portion of a face of the at least one fracture with the second ASMA; introducing a macro-proppant treatment fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the macro-proppant treatment fluid comprises a third base fluid and macro-proppant particulates; and placing the macro-proppant particulates into the at least one fracture.
Patent GB-2542459-A (GB)
Title: Functionalized surface
Inventor: FELICITY JANE DE COGAN
IPC: A61L2/238
Filed: 2016-07-11
Abstract: A nitrided metal surface functionalized with molecules, each molecule comprising at least one binding group and an antimicrobial moiety. The molecules are immobilized on the surface by only covalent interactions between the binding groups of the molecules and nitrogen atoms within the nitrided metal surface. The binding group is a carboxyl and at least some of the molecules consist of antimicrobial moiety. Preferably, the molecule or the antimicrobial moiety is a peptide or fragment thereof. The exemplified peptide is derived from defensin. The metal may be steel, iron, titanium, aluminium, chromium, molybdenum or an alloy thereof. Also claimed are articles comprising the functionalized nitrided surface which find use in inhibiting or reducing the growth of microorganisms on surfaces that are frequently touched. The article may be part of a worktop, chair, desk, table, door, handle, railing, keyboard or medical device. A method for preparing the functionalized nitrided surface is also claimed.
Patent GB-2554369-A (GB)
Title: Contact piece
Inventor: MARTIN SOMMER
IPC: B60L5/38
Filed: 2016-09-22
Abstract: A contact piece 12 for a current collector 11 for transmitting energy from a conductor rail to a vehicle comprises: a contact shoe 17 that forms a sliding contact with a conductor rail; and a connecting bar 19 that is connected to a connecting device 13 that holds and electrically connects the contact piece to a current collector. A connecting end 21 of the connecting bar can be inserted into a contact piece receiver 23 of the connecting device. The connecting end comprises a connecting cross section 22 having an insertion contour, which is asymmetric in relation to the connecting cross section, for detachably connecting to the contact piece receiver. The asymmetric insertion contour may be formed by extensions 34, 35 which vary in thickness and prevent a faulty installation of the contact piece at the contact piece receiver. The connecting bar has a material weakening which forms a predetermined breaking point 44 which breaks when an impact acts on the contact piece or when there are large obstacles on the conductor rail which could lead to deformation of the contact piece.
Patent GB-2545947-A (GB)
Title: Dual-energy detection apparatus, system and method
Inventor: QINGJUN ZHANG
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: The dual-energy apparatus includes: a first scintillator pixel detector array 120 proximal to an X-ray source, for source photons of relatively low energy, a second scintillator pixel detector array 170 distal from the source, for source photons of relatively high energy, each including windows 140, 180 and photosensitive devices 150, 1110. Each of the second pixel detectors has the same pixel area as a plurality of the first pixel detectors, for example 2 x 4. The approximate energy distinction is at 2MeV.
Patent GB-2554762-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal pump flow modifier
Inventor: JACK LAWRENCE MABON
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2016-10-10
Abstract: A flow modifier 150 for use with a pump (100, fig. 1) is located adjacent to a pumping chamber (106, fig. 1) outer surface (107, fig. 1) at a shaft opening (116, fig. 1). The flow modifier comprises an annular portion 152 comprising a further shaft opening 156. A spacing member 154 spaces the annular portion from the outer surface, defining a liquid overflow outlet 164 to direct liquid flow from the shaft opening in a direction transverse to the shafts axis. The liquid overflow outlet may be sized to prevent air ingress into the pump cavity (110, fig. 1) through the shaft opening when the surrounding liquid level drops below the shaft opening. The annular portion may comprise a first portion 158 having a further shaft opening and a second portion 160 extending towards the outer surface and defining the liquid overflow outlet, the annular portion defining a stabiliser cavity 166 extending between the shaft opening and the further shaft opening which remains filled with liquid when the surrounding liquid level drops below the shaft opening. Also claimed are a centrifugal pump comprising the flow modifier and a tank pump comprising a liquid tank and the centrifugal pump.
Patent GB-2546138-A (GB)
Title: Methods of manufacturing image element arrays for security devices
Inventor: JOHN GODFREY
IPC: B42D25/405
Filed: 2016-11-07
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an image element array (10, Fig.1(a)) comprises providing a production tool 25 having a surface pattern P of ink-receptive elements 26 spaced by areas which are not ink-receptive 27, the ink-receptive elements defining the image elements of the desired image element array; applying a multi-coloured first image formed of a plurality of inks to only the ink-receptive elements of the surface pattern; transferring only the portions of the multi-coloured first image corresponding to the image elements of the desired image element array to a substrate, whereby an image element array is formed on the substrate. The surface pattern is configured such that upon changing the viewing angle, the first image I1 is displayed by the image elements in combination across the first region (R1, Fig.16(e)) of the image element array at a first range of viewing angles and not at a second range of viewing angles. There is also provided a method wherein the surface pattern on the production tool being configured such that the image elements have substantially the same width as one another and are arranged periodically at least in the direction parallel to their width, spaced by gaps therebetween.