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Patent GB-2508278-A (GB)
Title: Digital X-ray detector comprising thin film transistor channel shielding layer
Inventor: KIM DAE-KYU
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A thin film transistor array substrate for a digital X-ray detector capable of reducing leakage current of a thin film transistor and noise of output signal by applying a gate voltage, rather than a bias voltage, to a light-shielding layer to shield a channel region of the thin film transistor, wherein the substrate includes: a plurality of gate lines to supply a scan signal; a plurality of data lines arranged in a vertical direction to the gate lines to output a data; a photodiode formed in each of cell regions defined by the gate lines and the data lines to perform photoelectric conversion; the photodiode including a first electrode 8, a semiconductor layer 9 and a second electrode 10 laminated in this order; a thin film transistor formed at each of intersections between the gate lines and the data lines to output the photoelectric conversion signal from the photodiode to the data lines in response to the scan signal of the gate lines; a plurality of bias lines to apply a bias voltage to the photodiode; and a light-shielding layer 13 over a channel region of the thin film transistor, the light-shielding layer 13 electrically connected to the gate lines. Also disclosed is a thin film transistor array substrate for a digital X-ray detector comprising: substrate 1; a thin film transistor comprising a gate electrode 2, a gate dielectric 3, source and drain electrodes 4a,4b, and a channel 5; interlayer dielectrics 7,11; photodiode 8,9,10; and a light shield layer 13; wherein the light shield layer 13 and the gate electrode 2 are connected to a gate line.
Patent GB-2508986-A (GB)
Title: A restrictor with a flexible cable
Inventor: FLETCHER PETER HEDLEY
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: A restrictor has a first and second fixing part 24 30 interconnected by a flexible cable 16, and a first and second mounting part 26 32 mounted onto the frame and moveable panel (e.g. a window or door) respectively. The first fixing part 24 is releasably connectable to the first mounting part 26 and the second fixing part 30 is connected to the second mounting part 32, preferably permanently. The first and second fixing parts are interchangeable when the restrictor is being assembled and may be identically formed. The fixing parts may have a locking mechanism, the keyhole for the second fixing part may have a blanking plug 66 to cover the keyhole. The fixing parts and mounting parts may have a channel 42 and a cooperating rail 40 to slidably connect the two together. The key may depress lock member 46 allowing the two parts to be separated (see Fig 4). Also claimed is a kit of parts for assembling into a cable restrictor.
Patent GB-2525940-A (GB)
Title: DMCMD Railway
Inventor: ROBB LEE
IPC: E01B3/28
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: A railway sleeper or bearer comprises a hole through its depth to facilitate fixing of the sleeper to a pavement such as an asphalt, concrete or polyurethane ballast pavement. A void in the sleeper or bearer may be filled with epoxy resin or a polymer grout and a structural dowel that may be a stainless steel bar. A structural rubber or elastomeric annulus may be fitted into the hole. Also discloses is a machine for installing the sleeper or bearer and software for railway pavement design.
Patent GB-2527294-A (GB)
Title: Transforming textile
Inventor: FUENTES DANIELA PAREDES
IPC: D03D13/00
Filed: 2014-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a woven textile that can change appearance such as colour through the sideways movement of the wefts and warps that compose it. Preferably the weft and the warp are composed by two alternating colours in which one of them is hidden under the opposite weaving element (weft or warp). By moving one of them sideways the hidden colour will be exposed and the previous exposed colour will be hidden. The movement may be generated by electronically controlled actuators (see figure 2).
Patent GB-2518520-A (GB)
Title: Systems and devices for dispensing volatile materials
Inventor: BUTLER MARTIN
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A volatile liquid emanation system is described including an emanation device (2) and a replaceable refill of liquid (3): wherein the refill (3) comprises a reservoir housing having walls containing a liquid reservoir of volatile liquid and a wick (7)extending from the interior of the reservoir to the exterior thereof; wherein the device comprises a device housing having a rear wall to which plug pins are connected, a front wall and side walls there between to connect the front wall to the rear wall wherein the housing contains a heater (29) and refill receiving means configured to releasably hold the refill within the device housing, and wherein the device housing comprises at least one vent hole (13) and at least one refill aperture (14) in the side wall to permit the refill access to the refill receiving means; characterised in that the front face has a rotatable dial (24) which is connectable directly or indirectly to the refill (3) when engaged with the device such that rotation of the dial (24) effects linear movement of the refill (3) away toward the refill aperture (14).
Patent GB-2533619-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke engine
Inventor: JOHN PATTAKOS
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: A two-stroke engine comprising a cylinder 1, and a piston 2, the crown of the piston forming one side of a combustion chamber 3 and the piston 2 having a first end 4 adjacent the combustion chamber 3 and a second opposite end 5. A space 6 is defined between the first and second ends 4 and 5, and the space 6 is divided, by a separator 7, into first and second sections 8 and 9 respectively, wherein reciprocation of the piston varies the volume of the combustion chamber, and the volumes of the first and second sections. The separator has a passage 10 for communication of the first and second sections. Flow through the passage10 is controlled by a valve 11 so that the engine can avoid a sub-pressure formed under the piston crown, with the valve also therefore controls the load of the engine. The piston may also be a double acting piston with a combustion chamber at each end (fig.8).
Patent GB-2524382-A (GB)
Title: Control unit, heat coupling circuit and method for operating such a heat coupling circuit
Inventor: MUELLER STEFAN
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2015-02-09
Abstract: A heat coupling circuit 15 comprises an expansion engine 90, a first heat exchanger 40, 45, 50, 55 and a second heat exchanger 165, a sensor 350, a steam valve 110, 115, 120, 125 and a bypass 235 comprising a valve 240. The bypass arranged to bypass the section including the steam valve and expansion engine. There may be multiple expansion engines and associated steam valves arranged in parallel. The first heat exchanger may comprise a series of heat exchangers. A control unit 300 for operating the heat coupling circuit, wherein at least one parameter of the heat exchange medium is detected by the sensor, the parameter is compared to first and second predefined threshold values to determine the operation of the steam valve 110 and the bypass valve 240.
Patent GB-2535504-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling appliance
Inventor: ROBERT ALEXANDER WEATHERLY
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2015-02-19
Abstract: A hair styling apparatus 1 comprising a plurality of heater electrodes (330a, 330b figure 3) which heat one or more hair styling heaters 6a, 6b, a power source (505 figure 5) for powering the plurality of heater electrodes and a controller (506 figure 5) configured to control the power to the plurality of heater electrodes. The plurality of heaters comprises a first subset and a second subset of heaters. The controller is configured to, in a first mode of operation, control the power source so that the first and second subsets are not simultaneously powered. Also disclosed is a method of using the hair styling apparatus. This configuration limits the current draw of the heater subsets. If the apparatus is powered by a battery limiting the current may prevent the battery from overheating.
Patent GB-2535702-A (GB)
Title: Drinks dispensing apparatus
Inventor: CURTIS PAXMAN
IPC: C09K5/08
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: A coolant composition comprising ethylene glycol and one or more further monohydric and/or polyhydric alcohols. The one of more further alcohols may be ethanol, propane-1,2-diol, glycerol and preferably comprises all three. The coolant composition may further comprise a corrosion inhibitor and/or a biocide.  Also included is a beverage cooling system comprising cooling apparatus and a composition as above wherein the apparatus comprises, a housing comprising a reservoir, a mechanism for freezing the coolant composition, a beverage inlet 5 , a beverage cooling coil 4 and a beverage outlet 6. Further inclusions are a method of cooling a drink comprising use of the apparatus, the use of the coolant composition to cool a beverage and a beverage cooled by the method.
Patent GB-2527881-A (GB)
Title: Drive system
Inventor: OURA YUTA
IPC: B60L15/32
Filed: 2015-03-26
Abstract: A drive system for a formation-train having an applied phase difference control comprises a main transformer 2 for stepping down AC electric power from a catenary 3, a plurality of power converters each having a converter 11 for converting AC power from the transformer 2 into DC power and an inverter 13 for converting the DC power into AC power, and a main electric motor 4 to be driven by power from the inverter 13, wherein the number of power converters in operation or the output thereof is altered on the basis of a threshold current limit from the catenary 3. Alternatively the number of operable power converters is decided on the basis of a threshold current limit from the catenary 3 and the power converter reduces power supplied to the motor 4 on the basis of the number of operable power converters. On the basis of an electric car performance at the power converters, either the number of converters in operation or their output may be changed.
Patent GB-2536914-A (GB)
Title: Communications system and method
Inventor: MARTIN TIMMS
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: A method of storing data in a data structure 10 indicating a property (e.g. Radio Access Technology, signal strength, speed, availability, throughput) of a communications network, comprising: receiving data D indicating a property of the network at a particular location in a spatial region at a particular time; generating first and second sub-data items, each sub-data items having an associated spatial parameter and an associated temporal parameter, at least one sub-data items having a spatial or temporal parameter different from that associated with a previously stored data item associated with at least part of the spatial region and temporal parameter. A second method comprises: receiving, at a communications device, one of a plurality of data items based upon the location of the communications device and/or temporal parameter; establishing a connection with the network based upon received data item; generating data related to the established connection; and updating the data structure based upon the generated data. Embodiments relate to moving wireless networks on-board vehicles (train) travelling along path P. Database structure may be a k-dimensional tree (KD-tree), taking the form of a quadtree. Temporal data may include time, day, week, month, year. Mapping coverage and properties of the communications network.
Patent GB-2540609-A (GB)
Title: An exhaust silencer
Inventor: JAMES DONNELLY
IPC: F01N3/02
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: An exhaust silencer 200 to reduce noise emitted from an exhaust system of a motor vehicle. The silencer comprises a housing defining an exhaust inlet 200b and an exhaust outlet 200c, a noise reducing structure 202, 204 provided within the housing, and a heat sink 210. A first portion 212a of the heat sink is arranged in a flow of exhaust gas within the housing, and a second portion 212b of the heat sink extends beyond an outer wall the housing. The heat sink transfers heat from the exhaust gas to outside the silencer housing. The first portion of the heat sink may comprise fins which define channels 218, 220 between the housing inlet and outlet. The second portion of the heat sink may comprise fins which define channels through which air may flow. A thermal mass may be provided between the first and second portions of the heat sink, and the heat sink may be coupled to the silencer housing at the thermal mass.
Patent GB-2531397-A (GB)
Title: Instrument tip protector
Inventor: RAMSEY PETER
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A tip protector for an instrument such as an endoscope or borescope has two legs 14,16 biased into an open or closed position and a nose 12 which guards the tip of the instrument. The nose extends beyond the tip such that it abuts the periphery of the end surface of the instrument but not the middle. Fingers 26 may extend proximally from an inside surface of the nose to restrain the tip of the instrument. The protector has gripping members to grip the shaft of the instrument: these may be a split collar 34, fingers (385, 387 figure 13) or inclined apertures (531,533, figure 18). A leg may be located on each side of the nose, forming a U-shape, or they may be hinged together concertina style and depend from the nose (figure 18). Apertures in the protector provide for drainage and air flow; the legs may latch together; the protector may be single-use.
Patent GB-2527692-A (GB)
Title: Smooth LED PAR lamp
Inventor: YAN ELLIS
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2014-04-18
Abstract: An LED lamp includes an LED assembly including a plurality of LEDs. The LED lamp includes a circular base plate in thermal communication with the LED assembly. The LED lamp includes an electrical module electrically coupled to the LED assembly and configured to supply power to the LED assembly. The LED lamp includes a lamp body coupled to and in thermal communication with the base plate at a first end and concealing at least a portion of the electrical module at a second end. The lamp body includes a substantially smooth surface extending from the base plate to the electrical module. The Led lamp includes an optic configured to disperse light generated by the LED assembly.
Patent GB-2542790-A (GB)
Title: Towel
Inventor: WILBERT PAULUS JOHANNA MARIA SCHOENMAKERS
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: The towel 10 comprises a fibre web having first and second faces 12, 16. The first face is coated in a layer of liquid repellent material. A barrier material may coat a layer of fibre inwardly of the first face to form a barrier layer 50. The towel may comprise a plurality of plies. The barrier layer may be impervious to vapour and liquid. The fibre material at the second face may be dry for absorbing liquids. A sealant layer may be provided inwardly of the second face and a layer of liquid impregnated fibre material may be provided inwardly of the sealant layer. Alternatively a layer of superabsorbent material 80 may be provided between the second face and a sealant layer 60, with a layer of releasing agent 82 provided inwardly of the sealant layer for releasing liquid from the superabsorbent layer.
Patent GB-2546753-A (GB)
Title: A rotatable unit for a barrier
Inventor: DAVID PETER WAITE
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 2016-01-26
Abstract: The unit 1 is configured to be rotatable about a support shaft. The unit comprises a tubular portion 2 and more than one blade 3. In use the shaft passes through the tubular portion. The blades include first 6 and second 7 blades surfaces and each blade surface including first and second longitudinal edges 12. First and second connecting edges arrangements, each edge connecting arrangement connects one longitudinal edge 15 of a first surface to a longitudinal edge of a second surface. Each connecting edge includes a first portion 17 which extends along a longitudinal edge. Also claimed is a tube for forming a rotatable unit comprising first and second longitudinal ends and a number of channels indented from an inner surface and an outer surface. The channels extend at least a part way along the length of the tube from one end. Also claimed is a method of forming a rotatable unit. The method includes driving a tool into a tube to form the unit. A portion of the tool fits inside the tube and the tube is driven such that a part of the tube is urged outwardly and tears the tube to form a number of blades.
Patent GB-2541045-A (GB)
Title: A lid for beverage containers
Inventor: NABIL SHAWGI KHALIL AKASHA
IPC: B65D51/32
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A lid for a beverage container can have a projection handle 8 to receive a stirrer 9. Manipulation of the handle 8 can move the stirrer 9, to mix the drink contents. The stirrer 9 may be locked into a cavity (82, figure 2) in the handle 8, e.g. by interference fit. The stirrer 9 may pass through a hole 83 in the handle 8. The handle 8 may be surrounded by a deformable portion, e.g., corrugations with reinforcing ribs. The hole 83 may resiliently expand to accept and retain the stirrer 9. A filter (251, figure 12) in the drinking passage may halt loose leaf tea. A condiment closure 71 may have a flap which can be opened to add sugar. The beverage container may be partially transparent, or made from a paper-based material. The lid may be manufactured using a moulded sheet of plastics material. The lid may have a drinking aperture 50 in a raised peripheral annular rim 5.
Patent GB-2541490-A (GB)
Title: Odontalgic preperation
Inventor: SEAN LIAM O'BRIEN
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2016-04-27
Abstract: A formulation or composition comprising tea tree, manuka, and lavender oils suitable for use in dental/oral hygiene. There may be a higher proportion of tea tree oil compared to the manuka and/or lavender oils, and the composition may be formulated as a mouthwash, spray, gel or semi-liquid form. The formulation may be used to treat oral abcesses, gingivitis, periodontal disease, pulpitis, dental sensitivity, pericoronitis, ulcers, thrush, and other painful conditions or infections of the oral/buccal cavity. The formulation may also comprise water, alcohol, ethanol, and/or glycerine, and a flavourant which may be selected from bergamot, clove, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, peppermint, spearmint, mint, menthol, rose, violet, coffee, chocolate, hazelnut, coconut, any other nut, aniseed, liquorice, honey, maple syrup, citrus, lemon, lime, orange, nectarine, tangerine, grapefruit, pear, apple, rhubarb, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, pineapple, mango, peach, apricot, grape, sesame, any other spice, or combinations thereof. A method of using the composition in the treatment of dental pain is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2541266-A (GB)
Title: Controlling an output of a mining system
Inventor: GARETH RIMMINGTON
IPC: E21C41/26
Filed: 2016-05-24
Abstract: Controlling an output of a mining system 100 includes receiving a first signal associated with a position of the shearer 125, determining the position of the shearer 125 based on the first signal, receiving a second signal associated with a load of a conveyor 300, and determining the load of the conveyor based on the second signal. The method further includes determining an output of the mining system based on the position of the shearer and the load of the conveyor and controlling a speed of the shearer based on the output of the mining system.
Patent GB-2536156-A (GB)
Title: Distributed marinized borehole system
Inventor: ROGER GLEN DUNCAN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A distributed borehole system includes a surface-based assembly located on a surface of a body of water and a marinized assembly located on a floor of the body of water adjacent to a borehole in an earth formation. The system includes a borehole interrogator including a transmitter configured to generate a signal and to transmit the signal into the borehole and a receiver configured to receive a reflected signal from the borehole based on the signal transmitted by the transmitter. The system further includes a processor configured to process the reflected signal to generate data representing characteristics of one of the borehole system, the borehole, and an earth formation defining the borehole. The processor is located in the surface-based assembly, the receiver is located in the marinized assembly, and the transmitter is located in at least one of the surface-based assembly and the marinized assembly.
Patent GB-2551341-A (GB)
Title: A fitted sheet
Inventor: ANIL KUMAR JAIN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2016-06-13
Abstract: A fitted sheet 44 including a heat resistant elastic material, wherein the heat resistant elastic includes heat resistant rubber. The elastic may have been heat set at a temperature in the range of 170 to 200ºC, for a period of 50 to 70 seconds. The elastic may form a stretchable border of the fitted sheet. The fitted sheet may further include four corner seams (36, 38, 40, 42, fig 5) which are adjacent to stretchable corner portions 54, 56, 58, 60, and four additional seams 46, 48, 50, 52 which extend from the corner seams onto the top panel 24 of the sheet. The elastic may be woven, include polyester yarn and include a series of rubber cords. The side and end panels of the sheet may be trapezoidal in shape (figs 19, 20). The sheet may also include labels (250, fig 14) which identify the particular sides and/or ends of the sheet.
Patent GB-2551712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in movement control devices
Inventor: DANIJEL KOZLOVIC
IPC: E05F1/16
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: A control device for controlling the motion of a movable member such as a sliding door, and comprising two springs 10, 11 each having its own catch 19, 22 for releasably holding it in a pre-loaded condition. The catches are releasable by motion of the moveable member to apply a force to its closing movement and cause closing of the door. The catches are arranged so that one of the springs will exert force on the door before the other catch is released. Preferably both springs will act together over a set part of the movement of the door. The springs may be tension springs and may have different spring rates thus causing the door to close at different speeds during different parts of its closing. A damping element 12 may give a damping resistance as the door closes and may be enabled via a toothed rack and pinion mechanism 32.
Patent GB-2538660-A (GB)
Title: Turbine energy device
Inventor: DORON E EZOORY
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: A turbine energy device having one or more rotors and one or more stators in one or more generator sets wherein said rotors and stators are adapted to be rotated in opposite directions, by means of gear stages adapted to produce counter-rotation in these elements and to produce high relative rotation rates between said elements according to the gear ratios involved, thereby obtaining increased power density.
Patent GB-2548474-A (GB)
Title: Filter apparatus and a method of assembling and/or washing the same
Inventor: STEPHEN SHAW
IPC: H01P7/06
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: The filter apparatus includes a body portion having at least one resonant cavity with resonating means located therein or associated therewith when the apparatus is assembled. The at least one resonant cavity has an opening defined in a first surface of the body portion. One or more parts of the first surface have one or more raised or outwardly protruding members or sections 30 defined thereon. The method includes the step of engaging a lid member 24 with the one or more raised or outwardly protruding members or sections such that a gap 26 is defined between an inwardly facing surface of the lid and an area 28 of the first surface of the body portion which is recessed relative to the one or more raised or outwardly protruding members or sections on said first surface. With the lid member engaged to the body portion, the method includes the step of washing and/or cleaning the filter apparatus in a wash fluid, and subsequently draining the wash fluid from the filter apparatus via the gap defined between the lid member and the recessed area of the first surface of the body portion. .