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Patent GB-2496177-A (GB)
Title: Processes for forming soluble coffee products
Inventor: KANG WON CHEAL
IPC: A23F5/28
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: A process of forming a freeze-dried soluble coffee product comprises; forming a concentrated coffee extract 30; foaming 50 the concentrated coffee extract to form a foamed coffee intermediate; incorporating 31finely ground roasted ground coffee 40 into the foamed coffee intermediate; freezing the intermediate to form a frozen coffee intermediate; grinding and sieving the frozen coffee intermediate to form a ground coffee intermediate 35 and drying 36 the ground coffee intermediate to form the freeze-dried soluble coffee product 37. The freeze-dried soluble coffee product may comprise 10-30% dry weight roasted ground coffee and 70-90% dry weight soluble coffee. Following incorporation of the roasted ground coffee the intermediate may be subjected to further foaming or pre-freezing steps A process of forming a spray-dried soluble coffee product wherein roasted ground coffee is incorporated into a concentrated coffee extract post foaming of said extract and before the spray drying stage.
Patent GB-2485469-A (GB)
Title: Cooling heat generating equipment housed within a cabin
Inventor: KIRK JOHN
IPC: F24F7/08
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: A method for cooling heat generating equipment 12 housed within a cabin (room) 10 comprises forcing external air into the cabin through an air inlet 16 located in a lower region of the cabin, and distributing the air across a floor 20 of the cabin and upwards through the cabin towards an air outlet 26 located in an upper region of the cabin. A plurality of inlets and a plurality of outlets may be provided. Each inlet may comprise a variable speed fan and cowling 18. Each outlet may comprise a cowling 27 for weather protection and variable dampers 26 assist in varying air flow rate through the cabin. A filter (32a, fig 4) may be provided within each cowling of the inlets. A diffuser (36, fig 3) having a curved surface with a plurality of ports (16a) may distribute air parallel and radially across the floor. The air inlet may deliver air under the floor (figs 6 & 7). Equipment to be cooled may be telecommunication electrical equipment and the temperature in the cabin may be controlled. Cooling of a thermally insulated enclosure housing an uninterruptable power supply may be provided.
Patent GB-2485883-A (GB)
Title: Retrieval and reviewing of medical image processing
Inventor: DIRCKX CONRAD
IPC: G16H15/00
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: Methods and systems for medical image processing, retrieval and reviewing are disclosed. An image processing system obtains a set of medical image data, processes the medical image data using at least one interpretation tool, and stores the processed image data, including storing interpretation information generated using the at least one interpretation tool. A database stores the processed image data and the interpretation information. A viewing server, in response to a user interface instruction, retrieves from the database the processed image data including the interpretation information, and identifies the at least one interpretation tool to the user interface.
Patent GB-2484225-A (GB)
Title: Optimized light guide array for an image sensor
Inventor: TAY HIOK NAM
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: An image sensor has a plurality of pixels in a pixel array. Each pixel includes a photoelectric conversion unit below an insulating layer and a light guide to transmit light to the photoelectric conversion unit. Across five or more pixels arrayed in a direction, the light guides have a spacing between them that varies non- monotonically across the five or more pixels. A width of the light guide and/or a horizontal pitch between consecutive light guides may vary non-monotonically across same. A light guide of a pixel that detects light of shorter wavelengths only may be narrower than a light guide of another pixel that detects light of longer wavelengths. A color filter may be coupled to the light guide. A width of a gap between consecutive color filters may vary non-monotonically across same. A pitch between the gaps may vary non-monotonically across same.
Patent GB-2489092-A (GB)
Title: Ion guide with orthogonal sampling
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN RAYMOND
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a RF ion guide wherein in a mode ofoperation a continuous, quasi-continuous or pulsed beam of ions (1, Fig 2) is orthogonally sampled from the ion guide and wherein the continuous, quasi-continuous or pulsed beam of ions is not axially trapped or otherwise axially confined within the RF ion guide. The ion guide is maintained, in use, at a pressure selected from the group consisting of: (i) 0.0001-0.001 mbar; (ii) 0.001-0.01 mbar; (iii) 0.01-0.1 mbar; (iv) 0.1-1 mbar; (v) 1-10 mbar; (vi) 10-100mbar; and (vii) > 100 mbar.
Patent GB-2500720-A (GB)
Title: Providing security information to establish secure communications over a device-to-device (D2D) communication link
Inventor: JACTAT CAROLINE
IPC: H04W12/04
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A communications system is provided, where a network device controls the setting up of a device-to-device (D2D) communication link, as sent between a device in the core network and the base station(s) servicing the relevant mobile devices, including common security information for two mobile devices to communicate securely over the direct device to device communications link. A network entity, such as a Mobility Management Entity (MME) 9, is operable to control the setting up of the device-to-device communications link A or B between first and second user devices, e.g. 3-1 and 3-2, or 3-1 and 3-3, wherein the network entity comprises means for providing information relating to a radio bearer (such as an Evolved Packet System, EPS, bearer) that is complementary for the first and second user devices to establish radio communications, and means for sending the radio bearer information towards the first and the second user devices. Bearer configuration data includes a traffic flow template, TFT, with a destination address of the other user device. The network entity comprises means for providing security information that is common for the first and second user devices and that is used by the first and second user devices to secure communications transmitted over the device to device communication link.
Patent GB-2486856-A (GB)
Title: Loose fill tray packaging system
Inventor: BAILEY RYAN A
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2010-12-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging system (10) for containing and dispensing loose filled product units. An inverted tray (20) is sealed to a backer board (40) with a guide insert disposed there between defining an interior chamber that is also filled with product units. The guide insert may include a base flange (38), a pair of side flanges for funneling product units into the truncated area that defines a next dispensing position. A flexible bridge (34) includes at least one high point and a fence portion that can descend into the base flange upon application of sufficient pressure to the at least one high point. This allows a product unit to advance to a dispensing position such that product units can be dispensed one at a time through user manipulation of the flexible bridge.
Patent GB-2502558-A (GB)
Title: Water softening composition
Inventor: AMICO FABIO D
IPC: C02F5/10
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A water softening composition comprises a combination of first and second polymeric water softening agents. The first agent comprisÂ­es a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid, whilst the second agent comprises a copolymer of an unsaturated poly-carboxylic acid and an unsaturated carboxylic acid. Preferably, the first agent comprises a polyacrylate which may have a molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000. The unsaturated poly-carboxylic acid of the second agent can comprise maleic acid. Suitably, the molecular weight of the copolymer is from 1,000 to 100,000. A weight ratio of the first agent to the second agent is preferably in the range of 10:1 to 1:1, wherein the composition can comprise 11 wt% of the first agent and 2.5 wt% of the second agent. A method of removing and preventing the deposit of limescale and soap scum in a clothes washing machine by providing the composition is also claimed, wherein the composition can be added into the fabric softening dispensing drawer of the washing machine. The composition can also contain a water softening agent selected from an ion exchange agent, an ion capture agent or an anti-nucleating agent.
Patent GB-2494499-A (GB)
Title: Channel Quality Indicator (CQI) reporting during periods of discontinuous reception (DRX)
Inventor: KELA PETTERI KALLE
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: A mobile device may not be able to measure a channel quality indicator (CQI) correctly during the active time period of a discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle, as it does not know in advance when the active time shall end. If it is determined that an instance of periodic CQI reporting is about to occur at the start of an active time of a DRX period, the mobile device will perform at least one of: utilizing predetermined CQI measurements obtained during the preceding DRX cycle for the instance of CQI reporting, and/or cancelling the present inÂ­stance of CQI reporting. The start of the active time period may be defined as the first four subframes of a current on-duration time. The predetermined CQI measurements may be reported with an indication of validity.
Patent GB-2504687-A (GB)
Title: A pipe assembly including a composite pipe
Inventor: ROBERTS RICHARD DAMON GOODMAN
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 2012-08-06
Abstract: A pipe assembly (10) comprises a composite pipe (12) having a composite material formed of at least a matrix material and a plurality of reinforcing elements embedded within the matrix material. The pipe assembly (10) further comprises a metallic pipe stub (14) secured to an end region of the composite pipe (12) and configured to support a connector (20) to permit the pipe assembly (10) to be secured to separate infrastructure.
Patent GB-2505004-A (GB)
Title: Floating bite indicator
Inventor: SLATER CONRAD
IPC: A01K93/02
Filed: 2012-08-18
Abstract: A floating bite indicator for fishing at night or in low light environments comprising a hollow floating enclosure 1 which is attached to a fishing line. The enclosure contains a light propagating device 2, preferably an electric lamp or LED, which illuminates when the floating enclosure changes its position from horizontal to vertical when a fish takes the baited hook. The light propagating device is connected to a sensor 5 to detect the enclosure. The hollow enclosure can allow access to the internal components via a water tight screw fitting along the enclosure body. The power source for the light propagating device is made of a battery cell 4 which can be rechargeable or non rechargeable. The power source can be isolated 6 to the light source and sensor to prevent power drain and overload during charge cycle.
Patent GB-2512276-A (GB)
Title: Multisensory data compression
Inventor: CHALMERS ALAN GORDON
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A block of data, e.g. multisensory data 2, comprises at least one frame of a plurality of different types of data, e.g. relating to sight, sound, smell, taste and feel. Stored quality settings 7 for each type of data include parameters determining the level of compression for that type of data in the block 2. Each type of data in the block 2 is subjected to compression in accordance with the quality settings 7 to produce a compressed block of data 11. A package of data 10 is created that includes the compressed block 11 and a header 12, which identifies the compression technique and includes the respective parameters used for compressing each type of data. A number of packages 10 are then subjected to inter-package compression to create a final package 14 that combines the individual packages 10, but replaces the headers by mini headers 15 that now contain only the parameters for the individual compression of the data types. The final package 14 has a main header 16 that contains temporal compression parameters as well as data identifying the types of compression applied to the different types of data of the individual packages 10 in the final package 14.
Patent GB-2497694-A (GB)
Title: Auto-reset belly for a military vehicle
Inventor: ORIET LEO P
IPC: F41H5/007
Filed: 2010-10-08
Abstract: An auto-reset belly for a military vehicle capable of controlled deformation upon receiving a explosive force and automatic reformation upon dissipation of the force is disclosed. The device includes a top panel, first and second side panels, and first and second lower panels, all sequentially connected to form a hexagonal barrier. Along the connected panel edges in some embodiments, the panels are crenellated, interlocking to form hinged joints which are held together by a plurality of hinge rods. The hexagonal configuration has an initial apex and defines an interior volume with a biasing support within the interior volume. In some embodiments, the initial apex is adjustable and the biasing support automatically returns the hexagonal configuration to the initial apex.
Patent GB-2513555-A (GB)
Title: A filter apparatus
Inventor: BUTLER DAVID
IPC: E04H4/12
Filed: 2013-04-04
Abstract: An apparatus for a pool 14 comprises a substantially closed chamber 12 containing filter material 40; an air-lift pump 30; and a fluid inlet 36 arranged in use to be in fluid communication with the chamber and the pool. The air lift pump promotes passage of fluid from the chamber, and the inlet draws fluid from the pool to replace fluid passed from the chamber. Preferably, the chamber is arranged in use to be immersed in water. A filter housing 22 may be arranged in use above a base 18 of the chamber, wherein the filter housing comprises an outlet 26 positioned at the base 27 of the housing. The outlet can provide a water flow pathway from the filter housing into the chamber. A first air-lift pump can have an intake adjacent to the base of the chamber and an outlet riser 34 open to the pool. The inlet may provide a water flow from the pool to the filter housing, wherein the inlet can be located above its outlet into the filter housing. A method of cleaning a pool of water is also claimed.
Patent GB-2515113-A (GB)
Title: Surgical table and method of operating the same
Inventor: CLAYTON MATT
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: A surgical table comprising a column and a tabletop wherein the tabletop is coupled to the column by a traverse drive mechanism 100 which provides for longitudinal or transverse movement of the tabletop relative to the column wherein the drive mechanism 100 has first and second drive elements 104 and 106 and a traverse device 108 wherein movement of the drive elements 104 and 106 moves the traverse device 108 and wherein the traverse device 108 is moveable between a position where it engages both of the drive elements 104 and 106 to one where it only engages the first. A motor driven rack and pinion mechanism may be employed for the drive mechanism to mesh the drive elements with the traverse device. Also disclosed is an arrangement wherein a control device pauses movement of a tabletop at a specific position for a predetermined time.
Patent GB-2505302-A (GB)
Title: Single event effect mitigation for silicon-on-insulator CMOS technology
Inventor: CANNON ETHAN
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 2013-07-03
Abstract: A circuit and method for mitigating radiation-induced Single Event Effects (SEE) in Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) Complementary MetalOxideSemiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuits, in which a primary logic output 122 is generated from a primary logic gate 102 in response to an input 126, 128; a redundant logic output 124 is generated from a redundant logic gate 104 that duplicates the primary logic output in response to the input if an SEE is not present and an interleaved C-gate output 130 is generated from an interleaved C-gate 106 that emulates an inverter output when the primary logic output and the redundant logic output match, and does not change its output when the primary logic output and the redundant logic output do not match during the SEE.
Patent GB-2516670-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control device and method of manufacture
Inventor: TAYLOR JAY KENDALL
IPC: F15C5/00
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: A fluid control device 100 comprises a first polymer layer 111 having a top surface, a bottom surface and a void extending through the first polymer layer 111 and having an opening in at least the bottom surface; and a second polymer layer 113, 116 forming a membrane across the void in the first polymer layer 111. A third polymer layer 114, 115 having a top surface and a bottom surface may also be provided, such that the second polymer layer 113 116 is disposed between the first 111 and third 114, 115 polymer layers. The bottom surface of the first polymer layer 111 and the top surface of the third polymer 114, 115 layer are in contacting arrangement around at least a portion of the perimeter of the second polymer layer 113, 116. The fluid control device 100 may be formed by injection-moulding a first polymer layer 111 and subsequently injection-overmoulding a second polymer layer 113, 116 onto at least a portion of the first polymer layer 111 to form a seal between the membrane 113, 116 and the first polymer layer 111.
Patent GB-2516969-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum system securing devices
Inventor: COBBETT ANDREW
IPC: F16B2/14
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: A vacuum system securing device (110) to releasably secure a sealed connection between a first part and a second part of a vacuum system has a shaft (112) having a longitudinal axis and is provided with a plurality of force applying members (116). The shaft (112) is to be attached to the first part of the vacuum system to define a gap between the first part and the force applying members (116), to receive the second part, and is movable relative to the first part to cause the force applying members (116) to narrow the gap to apply a force pressing the second part towards the first part.
Patent GB-2508959-A (GB)
Title: Biometric sensor having two types of trace disposed in a multi-layer laminate
Inventor: DUNLAP BRETT
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A biometric (e.g. fingerprint) sensor that comprises: a plurality of a first type of signal trace 30 (e.g. transmit or drive) formed on a first surface of a first layer of a multi-layer laminate package; at least one trace 32 of a second type (e.g. receive), formed on a second surface of the first layer or on a first surface of a second layer of the multi-layer laminate package; and connection vias or holes 44,46 in at least the first layer electrically connecting the signal traces of the first type, or the signal traces of the second type, to respective circuitry of the first or second type contained in an integrated circuit (140) physically and electrically connected to one of the first layer, the second layer or a third layer of the multilayer laminate package. The arrangement of traces could form a linear or two-dimensional capacitive gap sensor array 10. The biometric sensor may be encapsulated (202) on some or all sides. The biometric sensor could be mounted on a portable electronic device and could co-operate mechanically with a switch of the device.
Patent GB-2508300-A (GB)
Title: Recessed ceiling lamp
Inventor: WARD MURRAY
IPC: F21V21/30
Filed: 2013-11-20
Abstract: A recessed ceiling lamp comprises a mounting frame holding a reflector 6 and a lamp unit (9, Fig. 1). The mounting frame has a lower frame part 3 surrounding the reflector and an upper frame part 4 carrying the lamp unit. The two frame parts 3, 4 can be rotationally adjusted with respect to each other by means of a turning ring 5 about the longitudinal axis of the lamp 1. Parts 11, 12 of the turning ring 5 are meshed with one another by engagement means 18, 19 which block movement of the two turning ring parts 11, 12. The frame parts 3, 4 can be relatively rotated by lifting the upper turning ring part 12 with respect to the lower turning ring part 11 by pushing guide pin 14.2 upwards.
Patent GB-2511160-A (GB)
Title: Securing unit for bicycle carry device
Inventor: WANG CHIU-KUEI
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: A unit 20 for securing bicycles to a carrier such as a U-shaped towbar mounted bike carrier. The securing unit 20 has a steel cable 35 which can be wrapped around the frame parts of a bicycle (fig 11). One end of the cable 35 is connected to the bicycle carrier and the other end has a plate 30 with a notch 31 in the side. The plate 30 is to be inserted into a slot 27 in the securing unit 20. The securing unit 20 has a lock with a core 24 rotatable by a key 242 where the core 24 acts to turn a locking member 26 into the slot 27. When the plate 30 is in the slot 27 and the locking member 26 is rotated it moves into the slot 27 to engage with the notch 31 in the side of the plate 30 to lock the device. The cable 35 can be retracted into the carrier.
Patent GB-2506051-A (GB)
Title: Device for de-icing a turbomachine separator
Inventor: BELMONTE OLIVIER
IPC: F02C7/047
Filed: 2012-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a de-icing device (16) for a turbomachine separator, the separator being made up of an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule, the inner ferrule being provided with a first attachment flange (10a) and a second attachment flange (10b), the de-icing device (16) comprising: an inner air-supply conduit capable of injecting air into the separator, said inner conduit being connected to an air intake projecting out of the de-icing device enabling flexible connection with a tube (28) for carrying hot air; a top outer wall enabling the outer ferrule to be attached by engaging with said top outer wall; a first attachment means (22) capable of being attached to the first attachment flange (10a); and a second attachment means (23) capable of being attached to the second attachment flange (10b).
Patent GB-2522242-A (GB)
Title: Additional battery pack
Inventor: TOIVOLA TIMO TAPANI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus comprising an autobalancing circuit that is configured to be electrically connected to a first battery and a second battery. The autobalancing circuit is configured to determine voltage difference Vbat1-Vbat2 between the output voltage of the first battery Vbat1 and the output voltage of the second battery Vbat2. If the voltage difference Vbat1-Vbat2 is higher than a predetermined limiting voltage, the autobalancing circuit is configured to limit balancing current between the first battery and the second battery until the output voltage difference is less than the predetermined limiting voltage. The invention further relates to a method and a mobile device, e.g. phone, comprising the apparatus, wherein the additional battery is incorporated into the cover of the phone. The limiting of the balancing current prevents damage to the first battery.