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Patent GB-2505984-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometric analysis of microbes on nutrient surface comprising in situ lysis of microbes
Inventor: BOAMEYER JENS
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: Methods for the mass spectrometric identification of microbes wherein cells, in particular from microcolonies, which have usually formed after only six to eight hours of culturing, are disrupted by physical or chemical means directly on the nutrient medium , the released proteins are then transferred to sample supports by direct contact with their contact surfaces, and analysed by mass spectrometry. The contact surfaces can be bare metal or coated with protein-adsorptive substances such as nitrocellulose or Î±-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (HCCA) and electrophoresis can be used for assistance. Once the proteins are adsorbed on the contact surfaces, they can be washed with water. For analysis by matrix-assisted laser desorption (MALDI), the proteins are prepared on the contact surfaces of the sample supports with matrix substances to form MALDI samples. The microbes are identified by similarity comparisons between the mass spectra of the microbe proteins and similarly obtained reference spectra.
Patent GB-2504819-A (GB)
Title: Unalloyed palladium and palladium-gold alloy catalyst composition
Inventor: PHILLIPS PAUL RICHARD
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising mixed metal catalyst comprising unalloyed palladium and palladium-gold alloy, with at least a promoter comprising at least one reducible metal oxide, such as an oxide of manganese, iron, tin, copper, cobalt, titanium or cerium, disposed on a support, such as alumina, magnesia, silica-alumina, zirconia, a zeolite or mixture of the metal oxides. The promoter can also be the support. The catalyst composition optionally comprises platinum on a separate support. Also disclosed is use of the catalyst composition in reducing light-off temperature for converting carbon monoxide and/or hydrocarbons; a catalytic convertor comprising the catalyst composition and use of the catalyst in a vehicle engine.
Patent GB-2517909-A (GB)
Title: Nasopharyngeal tube with oxygen elbow connector, with or without respiratory indicator
Inventor: WALKDEN CARL MICHAEL
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A nasopharyngeal tube is disclosed which is inserted via the nasal cavity for the maintenance of the airway in emergency medicine and post anaesthesia. The nasopharyngeal tube 5 comprises an oxygen elbow 1 and oxygen elbow connector 2 at its proximal tip to allow oxygen delivery to the tube 5. The elbow 1 and elbow connector 2 act as a stop to prevent the device slipping into the lower airway. The elbow 1 and elbow connector 2 provide an oxygen inlet 6 and exhalation port (7, Figure 3). A series of small holes act 4 at the distal end of the tube act as humidification vents. A respiratory indicator can be provided wherein a monitoring line (9, Figure 5) is fixed into the exhalation port 7 of the oxygen elbow 1. The distal tip (8, Figure 5) of the line 9 is located above the vents 4 to allow carbon dioxide to be detected.
Patent GB-2517946-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable blanking panel for datacentre racks
Inventor: HOLYOAKE COLIN IAN
IPC: H05K7/18
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A blanking panel is provided for blocking apertures in a rack for mounting multiple hardware components, such as in datacentres. The panel 300 includes: a frame 301 having a first pair of parallel sides connected orthogonally to a second pair of parallel sides, wherein at least one of the pairs of parallel sides is adjustable in length. An attachment means provided on at least one of the pairs of parallel sides for removable attachment of the panel to a rack. A screen 302 formed of a flexible and stretchable material extends between at least one of the pairs of parallel sides, wherein the material stretches as the pair of parallel sides are moved apart. This allows the panel to fill different sized gaps. The panel can have an opening which can be stretched around a hardware component housed in the rack. Both parallel sides can be adjustable in length. The adjustable sides can have a fixing means for fixing them at a desired length.
Patent GB-2502503-A (GB)
Title: Luggage apparatus
Inventor: CLARKE TAMAR
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A luggage apparatus is described. The luggage apparatus comprises an apparatus body haying a moveable portion and a fixed portion, the moveable portion being movable with respect to the fixed portion between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position, a moveable portion surface and a fixed portion surface are arranged to define a seat for a child and in the stowed position, the moveable and fixed portion surfaces are substantially contained within the luggage apparatus body.
Patent GB-2508298-A (GB)
Title: Carrier
Inventor: LIDDLE RICHARD
IPC: F21V21/14
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: A carrier for mounting a light source (15, Fig. 7) between a pair of spaced glass panes 10, 10 comprises a centre portion 2 and at least two arms 3 extending outwards from the centre portion. The arms 3 are resiliently mounted with respect to the centre portion 2. Each arm comprises a proximal end that is connected to the centre portion and a distal end that is provided with an engaging portion 5 that engages with one of the spaced apart panes 10, 10. At least one of the engaging portions 5 mounts a magnet 6 for engagement with a device (20, Fig. 6) for moving the carrier whilst it is situated between the panes. Power may be delivered by an electrically conductive layer on an inner surface of the panes 10, 10.
Patent GB-2506316-A (GB)
Title: Method for bundling cross-board multilink protocol
Inventor: WANG HAIDONG
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: Bundling a cross-board Point-to-Point (PPP) Multilink Protocol (MP), according to an example, includes: negotiating with a first device, by a second device, to determine a maximum number of sessions supported by an MP link, when the MP link is established between the first device and the second device, allocating, by the second device, sessions to interfaces board of the second device such that the sessions are distributed among a plurality of interface boards of the second device; when receiving an MP fragment packet from the first device, the second device determines an interface board to which a session is allocated according to a session identification (ID) of the MP fragment packet, and sends the MP fragment packet to that interface board.
Patent GB-2522439-A (GB)
Title: Variable speed magnetic gear
Inventor: ARMSTRONG ALAN
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 2014-01-23
Abstract: A magnetic gear comprising a stationary member 12 comprising a set of electromagnets 20, a first moveable member 14 comprising a set of magnets 22, and a second moveable member 16 comprising a set of core members 24 arranged to modulate a magnetic field generated by the set of electromagnets and, disposed between the first moveable member and the stationary member. Members 14,16 are magnetically coupled to define a gear ratio there between, and the electromagnets are operable to influence the magnetic coupling between the first and second moveable members, thereby to control the gear ratio by rotating the magnetic field, the rotational speed of which in part determines the gear ratio. In a hybrid vehicle, the magnetic gearing 52 may be combined with a generator/alternator 54 where the stationary member forms part of the stator 112 supporting generator windings 56. The generator rotor 114 carrying magnets/electromagnets 122 extends into the magnetic gear section 52 to form the first movable member. If the second movable member is not driven the arrangement may form a power inverter and replace the DC/DC converter and potentially the low voltage battery in the hybrid vehicle.
Patent GB-2523183-A (GB)
Title: Current-sensing circuit
Inventor: HANDY PETER JAMES
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A current sensing circuit 1 for determining an output of an electrical component 2, the circuit comprising: a current conducting electrical component having a first conductive segment 4; at least one bond wire 32 electrically coupling the first conductive segment to a second conductive segment 5, and having a predetermined resistance profile 40; and a controller 34 electrically coupled with the first and second conductive segments and configured to determine the output current of the electrical component based on at least the resistance profile. The controller can determine the output current of the electrical component based on a first sensed voltage at the first conductive segment and a second sensed voltage at the second conductive segment. A sensed temperature, indicative of the temperature of the component or circuit can also be provided to the controller to be used in determining the output current. The electrical component may be a diode or transistor. In another embodiment there is a current-sensing circuit in a solid state power controller for determining an output current of a field-effect transistor (FET).
Patent GB-2509624-A (GB)
Title: Drive carrier light source control
Inventor: BUNKER MICHAEL S
IPC: G11B33/10
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A drive carrier includes a first computing device with light source control capability and a light source proximate to a front plate of the drive carrier. The first computing device receives a signal from a second computing device (external to the drive carrier) and controls the light source proximate to the front plate of the drive carrier based on the signal.
Patent GB-2524021-A (GB)
Title: Under headguard for rugby to be worn under an approved headguard
Inventor: WILKIN NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A63B71/10
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: Headwear in the form of an undergarment or liner comprising padded material is intended to be worn under a head guard when playing rugby. The liner may have a low friction outer surface 1 to allow relative movement of the head guard when worn over the liner. The liner may have perforations 2 and/or may have a ridged inner surface (not shown) to promote air flow.
Patent GB-2509848-A (GB)
Title: Environment friendly building system utilizing recycled/upcycled, collapsed, pre-formed & post consumer plastic material
Inventor: THOMSON DONALD W
IPC: E04D1/20
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: An environmentally friendly building system (20) for promoting long term carbon capture and sequestration of roofing and siding by utilizing recycled/upcycled, collapsed, preformed, and post consumer plastic material (32). The system includes a plurality of tiles (22). The plurality of tiles (22) interlock with each other to form overlapping courses of laterally staggered roofing or siding (24). Each tile (22) includes a bottle (28) and a cap connector (30). The cap connector (30) of each tile (22) caps off the bottle (28) of an associated tile, and hooks into the bottle laying on top thereof so as to hold the overlapping courses of the laterally staggered roofing or siding in place (24). The bottle (28) of each tile (22) is made from recycled/upcycled, collapsed, preformed, and post consumer plastic material (32) for promoting the long term carbon capture and sequestration of the laterally staggered roofing or siding so as to be environmentally friendly.
Patent GB-2525034-A (GB)
Title: System for trading
Inventor: FENLON DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: H04N21/4722
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: A system for trading items through visual media exposure in which a viewer tags an item of interest in order to receive information thereon, the tag representing an expression of interest in the item, the system comprising: an item identification system; a viewer identification system; and a routing system directing viewer contact and tag details to a source of the item. The item identification system may comprise a machine vision system and a shape recognition system. The item identification system may comprise a system in which data associated with an item is displayed together with the item, where the data may be overtly displayed. The item may be tagged using an on-screen pointing device, or by a smartphone app.
Patent GB-2525850-A (GB)
Title: Balance training apparatus
Inventor: TAIT EDWARD IAN
IPC: A63B26/00
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: A balance training apparatus 10 having a main body 18, a support formation 31 depending from the main body 18 for engagement with a support surface, a footrest 22 and handle 20 mounted to the main body 18 for supporting a user leaning forwards. The handle 20 is located forwardly of the footrest 22, in use, and at least one balance formation 24 depends from the main body 18 for engagement with the support surface forwardly of the engagement between the support formation 31 and the support surface. The apparatus 10 is moveable by the user between a first configuration in which the apparatus 10 and the user are supported on a support surface by at least the support formation 31 and the at least one balance formation 24, and a second configuration in which the apparatus 10 and the user are supported on the support surface by at least the at least one balance formation 24. The at least one balance formation 24 is in contact with a portion of the support surface that is located in a horizontal position between the footrest 22 and the handle 20 of the apparatus 10 in the first configuration. The apparatus 10 has a limited degree of stability in at least one plane, in at least the second configuration, which requires a user to actively balance themselves and the apparatus 10, in use, to maintain the apparatus 10 in the second configuration. The apparatus is particularly useful for improving the balance necessary for riding a bicycle.
Patent GB-2522500-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor assembly and method of manufacture
Inventor: AVINASH SRIKRISHNAN KASHYAP
IPC: H01L27/06
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: A monolithically integrated semiconductor assembly (100) is presented. The semiconductor assembly includes a substrate (110) including silicon (Si), and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor device (121-127) is fabricated on the substrate. The semiconductor assembly further includes at least one transient voltage suppressor (TVS) structure (130) fabricated in or on the substrate, wherein the TVS structure is in electrical contact with the GaN semiconductor device. The TVS structure is configured to operate in a punch-through mode, an avalanche mode, or combinations thereof, when an applied voltage across the GaN semiconductor device is greater than a threshold voltage. The device may be a HEMT (high electron mobility transistor), a JFET (junction gate field effect transistor) or a MOSFET (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor). The TVS supplies a overvoltage or surge voltage protection to prevent the GaN device entering avalanche mode.
Patent GB-2529447-A (GB)
Title: Flexible coupling
Inventor: CHASE IAN THOMAS
IPC: F16D3/78
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A flexible coupling has a flexible torque disc 10, which is preferably a composite torque disc, comprising first and second sets of mount points 11a-f. A first coupling member 12 is mounted to the first set of mount points 11a, 11c, 11e and one or more second coupling members 17 each mounted to the second set of mount points 11b, 11d, 11f. The first coupling member 12 has one or more flanges 15b, 15d, 15f substantially parallel with the torque disc 10; the one or more second coupling members 17 each has a groove 20 engaging with the one or more flanges 15b, 15d, 15f so as to limit the displacement of the first coupling member 12 with respect to the second coupling member 17. The flanges 15b, 15d, 15f may be concave arch shaped and thinner than the rest of the first coupling member 12. The second couplings 17 are preferably fixed to the torque disc 10 by interference fit and preferably adhesive. The second couplings 17 may hold a fixing nut 23 captive therein, preferably by projections 27 of retaining clip 25 held in groove 26.
Patent GB-2532795-A (GB)
Title: Retractable needle assemblies
Inventor: JACK CALVERT
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A retractable needle assembly features a deflector 90 initially held in a first position but biased towards a second position, and an actuator and a latch. Actuating the actuator, unlatches the deflector 90, the deflector 90 moving with its bias to draw the needle into the assembly, as represented in the transition from fig.3C to fig.4C. The needle may be deformed during the retraction action. In an alternative embodiment, the retraction is linear (figs.5A, 5B). The assembly may be attached to the end of a syringe.
Patent GB-2536282-A (GB)
Title: Self-closing air brick
Inventor: TIMOTHY MALLETT
IPC: E04C1/39
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A hollow air brick 2 comprising a front face with airflow openings; a vane (30, Fig. 4) pivotally mounted behind the front face that rotates between a first open position permitting ventilation and a second closed position inhibiting ventilation; and a temperature sensitive mechanism (20, Fig. 3) adapted to rotate the vane to its second position when the temperature is below a threshold value. The temperature sensitive mechanism may be a bimetallic coil having one end fixed inside the air brick and the other end connected to a projection at one end of the vanes pivoting axis. Alternatively the temperature sensitive mechanism may either be a snap acting bimetallic disc that triggers the rotation of the vane or a switch. The threshold temperature may be the freezing point of water.
Patent GB-2520658-A (GB)
Title: Surface texture for molded articles
Inventor: RUGGIE MARK
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: A molded article integrates molded features that simulate an appearance of brush strokes. A die plate for forming the molded features simulating the brush strokes and a method of molding an article utilizing the die plate are also provided.
Patent GB-2528764-A (GB)
Title: In-line decomposition reactor pipe with exhaust assist
Inventor: CHIRUTA MIHAI
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2015-06-05
Abstract: An exhaust pipe assembly 210 including an outer 212 portion having an opening 214 for receiving dosed reductant from a dosing module, and an inner portion 220 disposed within the outer portion. The inner portion defines a main flow path for receiving a first portion of a fluid from an upstream source, and the inner portion and the outer portion cooperatively define a first flow path 230 and a second flow path 240. The first flow path is configured to direct a second portion of the fluid from the upstream source past the opening for receiving dosed reductant and into the main flow path, preferably through first opening 232, to increase momentum of the dosed reductant into the main flow path. The second flow path is configured to direct a third portion of the fluid from the upstream source toward the dosed reductant, preferably through second opening 242, to decrease the momentum of the dosed reductant in the main flow path. The reductant may be urea or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for a downstream selective catalytic reduction (SCR) device.
Patent GB-2526950-A (GB)
Title: Improving metal contacts to group IV semiconductors by inserting interfacial atomic monolayers
Inventor: HARRISON WALTER A
IPC: H01L29/04
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: An electrical contact comprising a metal and a group IV semiconductor separated by a monolayer of group V atoms at an interface between the metal and the group IV semiconductor, the atoms of the monolayer being epitaxially aligned with a lattice structure of the group IV semiconductor. This results in the specific contact resistance of the metal being reduced. In one embodiment the metal may be a ferromagnetic metal. The application further discloses the use of III-V bi layers as well as group III monolayers.
Patent GB-2540771-A (GB)
Title: Flood resistant housing
Inventor: ANDREW ROBINSON
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2015-07-27
Abstract: A flood resistant housing for electrically powered equipment having a chamber defined between support surface 22 and upstanding walls 24 and 26. The chamber is further defined by inward faces of front and rear doors (not shown) and top 34 with lid. A passageway inlet 14 is provided in the base through which cabling can be received and directed through upright passageway channel 16 and chamber inlet 18 into the chamber. In flood conditions, water external to the housing will first fill the passageway inlet and then will have to rise in the upright passageway channel before reaching the chamber inlet and flooding the chamber. In this way electrically powered equipment placed within the chamber can be protected during flooding as external water level may increase as high as the lower edge of the chamber inlet without water entering the chamber. In the embodiment shown, the passageway forks into a second passageway providing two inlets to the chamber. The passageways are enclosed by covers 32 secured to the upstanding walls of the enclosure.
Patent GB-2544963-A (GB)
Title: Stirrup
Inventor: JOHN ARNETT
IPC: B68C3/00
Filed: 2015-11-11
Abstract: A stirrup comprising a foot support extending between the first ends of a pair of arms 104a, 104b, which define a space into which the rider can insert their foot to rest upon the support, the support being resiliently displaceable relative to the arms. Preferably, the support comprises upper 110a and lower 110b plates separated by resilient coil springs 118. The upper plate may be provided with cut outs which embrace the arm portions. Means in the form of a complementary channel and protrusion (404, 406, fig 4), may be provided to constrain the movement of the upper plate with respect to the lower plate. The foot support may by shrouded by a gaiter 112.
Patent GB-2541958-A (GB)
Title: Triac control systems
Inventor: PAUL THOMAS RYAN
IPC: H05B39/08
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: A power supply control system for controlling the supply of power from an alternating current (AC) power source to a load. A triac T1 in series with the load is controlled by a controller (typically an MCU) 11 coupled to the gate terminal G of the triac via a rectifier unit comprising at least one rectifier B1. The rectifier unit transmits a control signal from the controller to the triac, and additionally generates a power signal for powering the controller. A common path can be used for triggering the triac, and powering the controller. The triac may be additionally triggered in the case of a power surge superimposed on the AC power source, to divert the power surge away from vulnerable components. The power supply control system may be used as a starting device for a motor-compressor in a refrigerator, a thermostat control for refrigeration or heating, or a light-sensitive control, for example for lighting.
Patent GB-2546330-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Valve
Inventor: GEORGE COURT
IPC: F16K3/04
Filed: 2016-01-18
Abstract: A rotary valve comprises a rotary valve member 14 having a flow control region (26, Fig. 4) and a valve seat surface 30 with which the flow control region 26 of the valve member 14 is in engagement. A triangular flow port 22 opens into the valve seat surface 30. The flow port 22 is positioned such that, in a first angular position of the valve member 14, the flow control region 26 fully closes the flow port 22 and in a second angular position the flow port 22 is just fully unobscured by the flow control region 26. The first and second angular positions are spaced apart from one another by an angle in excess of 180º.