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Patent GB-2513668-A (GB)
Title: Mortice latch
Inventor: BIRCHALL NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: E05C1/14
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: A domestic internal door latch system that requires a push-pull operation. The system is operated via an elevated wedge incorporated into a spindle bar (1). Upon pulling or pushing the door knob or handle the elevated wedge passes through the slide bar locator (2) making contact with a tab (7) at the rear of the latch (5). As the elevated wedge passes through the body of the main unit (4) its increasing height forces the latch (5) backwards through its contact with the tab (7) thus retracting the latch from the door frame. Upon releasing the door knob or handle the latch (5) is forced back to its normal extended position through the means of a spring. In all circumstances the door can be closed by pushing or pulling shut.
Patent GB-2516431-A (GB)
Title: Cushioning material
Inventor: OTA TOSHIHIRO
IPC: B32B27/30
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: A cushioning material 1 comprises sheets 2a, 2b laminated together to form an array of discreet sealed pockets 3 separated from one another by connecting portions 4. The sheets 2a, 2b are formed from a plastics material that includes ionomer or ionised metal particles. The preferred sheets comprise 8-30 (15) wt% zinc or sodium based ionomer derived from ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer, blended with another polymer, for example polyethylene, and an anti-static additive. The cushioning preferably is produced by, extruding 6a, 6b the films, thermoforming or vacuum forming one film 2a and then laminating onto another film 2b, using dies or rollers 7a, 7b.
Patent GB-2509356-A (GB)
Title: A rotating assembly including a dynamic balancing system
Inventor: CARVALHO PAUL A
IPC: F16F15/20
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: A rotating assembly 25 includes a shaft 6 having a driven end 10 and a driving end 12. At least one rotating member 38 is coupled to the driven end 10. A support member 50 is operatively connected to the at least one rotating member 38. A dynamic balancing system 70 is operatively coupled to the support member 50. The dynamic balancing system 70 includes a first balancing weight 80 rotatably mounted to the support member 50 and is operatively connected to a first motor 144. A second balancing weight 83 is rotatably mounted to the support member 50 and is operatively connected to a second motor 146. A controller 174 is operatively connected to the first and second motors 144, 146. The controller 174 is configured and disposed to signal each of the first and second motors 144, 146 to rotate and to establish a desired position of the first balancing weight 80 and the second balancing weight 83 relative to at least one rotating member 38.
Patent GB-2526312-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing an electrochemical cell
Inventor: COOWAR FAZLIL AHMODE
IPC: H01M10/058
Filed: 2014-05-20
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrochemical cell 2 having a gel electrolyte. An electrochemical cell 2 is provided having a cell casing 4, and a first electrode 6, a second electrode 8, an electrolyte solution and a temperature activated gelling agent disposed within the cell casing 4. A gel electrolyte comprising the electrolyte solution and the gelling agent is formed by passing a current through the electrochemical cell 2 such that the temperature of the gelling agent exceeds the activation temperature of the gelling agent. The activation temperature may be greater than 40oC and the cell may comprise a lithium ion cell. The gelling agent may also be a polymer such as: polyvinylidene fluoride- hexafluoropropylene (PVDF:LHFP) or polyethylene oxide ( PEO).
Patent GB-2527575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in transporting fluids from wells
Inventor: KINNARI KEIJO
IPC: F17D1/18
Filed: 2014-06-26
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transporting production fluid from a well are described, wherein production fluid can be pumped through a pipeline to generate friction heat to protect the fluid against hydrate formation and wax deposition, in particular embodiments. The fluid is preferably a hydrocarbon and the pipe a subsea pipe. There may be a circulation fluid circulating within an outer pipe whilst the production fluid flows within an inner pipe. Heat loss over a pipe section may be predicted and necessary heat inputs calculated accordingly.
Patent GB-2529891-A (GB)
Title: LTH Sliding sash catch
Inventor: TONER MICHAEL
IPC: E06B3/44
Filed: 2014-09-06
Abstract: A double hung sash window having a pair of sashes mounted for vertical sliding movement, one relative to the other, within the window frame. The locking system comprises a locking strip with lever (such as an espagnolette lock) on the lower beam of lower sash, to secure to bottom window pane, a vertical catch to seal and secure sashes together when closed, and a toggle lock to secure upper beam of top sash to upper window pane when not in use. The double hung sash window may be used in two configurations: the locking strip and lever may be used alone to control just the lower sash, alternatively the upper toggle and locking strip may be used together to control both sashes. The locking strip with lever is located on the lower pane to allow a less physically able person or wheelchair user to reach and operate the lower sash. An able individual may use both the lever and toggle lock to operate the sash in a conventional manner, i.e. slide and tilt the sashes independently.
Patent GB-2535228-A (GB)
Title: A portable work surface
Inventor: AXEL LEHOVETZKI
IPC: A47G9/06
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A portable work surface that comprises a work mat 10 that can be converted between a mat configuration and a bag configuration. The mat 10 has a body 12 with a central portion 16 and a peripheral portion 18 surrounding the central portion; and a gathering means 26 with a cord 28 threaded at least part way around the peripheral portion 18. The central portion and the peripheral portion are configurable to define a substantially planar mat configuration. The peripheral portion is foldable about the central portion. The cord is operable by the gathering means to fold the peripheral portion about the central portion to define a bag configuration. In the bag configuration the central portion defines a bag base and the peripheral portion defines a bag wall. The peripheral portion comprises rigid members 184* and 184 spanning the distance of the bag wall substantially between the central portion and the cord.
Patent GB-2523672-A (GB)
Title: Display poster fixing system
Inventor: PITT JOHN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A display poster edging strip 10, e.g. of the keder type, comprises a longitudinal flange 14, adapted to be located in a longitudinal track (56, Fig. 8) and a web 16 extending from the flange 14. The web is provided with adhesive 30 for fixing the strip to the edge of the poster 40. The flange 14 has a thickness greater than the thickness of the web 16 and comprises natural fibrous materials, e.g. hemp, sisal, wood, wool, paper or card. The web 16 comprises paper or card of natural fibrous materials. The use of natural fibrous materials allows for recycling of the materials, and when the edging strip is used with a paper display poster the edging strip and poster can be recycled together, since they contain minimal plastic or other non-natural materials.
Patent GB-2539206-A (GB)
Title: A risk determining apparatus and risk determining method
Inventor: BO HU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: A risk determining apparatus configured to use data to determine a risk of an individual, suffering a mental disorder, taking self-detrimental action, e.g. self harming, the apparatus comprising: a data input/output module configured to receive data, relating to a focal individual, from a plurality of data sources; a network analysis module configured to determine a social risk component based on the received data; a text analysis module configured to determine an information risk component based on the received data; and a risk aggregator configured to aggregate the social risk component and the information risk component to determine a numeric risk value.
Patent GB-2539424-A (GB)
Title: Kinetic energy recovery system
Inventor: NIGEL PAUL SCHOFIELD
IPC: B60L50/30
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery and/or storage system 12 for a motor vehicle 10 is provided. The kinetic energy recovery system 12 comprises: a flywheel 14 supported for rotation on a shaft 16 in a first vacuum enclosure 22 for receiving energy from and dissipating energy to one or more parts 20 of the vehicle 10; a scroll vacuum pumping arrangement 24 having an inlet 31 arranged to be in fluid communication with an outlet 30 of the first vacuum enclosure 22 for evacuating the first vacuum enclosure 22; a second vacuum enclosure 32 having an inlet 34 in fluid communication with an exhaust 33 of the scroll pumping arrangement 24 and arranged to be maintained at a pressure less than atmosphere for reducing the pressure at the exhaust 33 of the scroll pumping arrangement 24. The second vacuum enclosure 32 comprises an outlet 36 through which gas can be pumped periodically for maintaining the second vacuum enclosure 32 at a pressure less than atmosphere.
Patent GB-2524443-A (GB)
Title: Turbine exhaust case multi-piece frame
Inventor: SCOTT JONATHAN ARIEL
IPC: F02C7/00
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A turbine exhaust case (28) comprises a one-piece fairing (120) defining an airflow path through the turbine exhaust case, and a multi-piece frame (100). The multi-piece frame is disposed through and around the one-piece vane fairing to support a bearing load, and comprises an inner ring (104), an outer ring (102), a plurality of covers (110), and a plurality of radial struts (106). The outer ring is disposed concentrically outward of the inner ring, and has hollow bosses (114) with strut apertures (SA ) at vane locations. The covers are secured to the hollow bosses. The radial struts pass through the one-piece vane fairing and through apertures in the outer angled ring, and are radially fastened to the inner ring and the flat caps.
Patent GB-2541889-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for placement of an electrical socket outlet into a structure
Inventor: Christopher michael jones
IPC: H02G3/14
Filed: 2015-09-01
Abstract: Apparatus for placement of an electrical socket outlet into a structure comprising an electrical outlet fascia 222 and a frame (2, figure 1) comprising a front flange 10 and side walls extending backwards from the flange to a back wall (9, figure 4b), the back wall supporting the electrical outlet fascia: and a front cover 1 engaged displaceably on the frame. The front cover may be slidable on the flange, slide into the side wall, or be hinge from the side walls. Preferably the apparatus include resiliently deformable tabs 6 which grip the plasterboard. A pattress or backbox 8 may be included. Preferably the fascia is slanted as in figure 8b, or the lowermost wall (114, figure 8b) is inclined such that leads may be fed out along the inclined surface from the fascia.
Patent GB-2526975-A (GB)
Title: Weight measurement device and system for enabling the determination and/or monitoring of alcohol consumption
Inventor: REAY STANFORD
IPC: G01N33/14
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A weight scale (10) is described that provides the weight of an alcoholic beverage poured into a glass W, via an automatic tare switch (15), to allow subsequent derivation of a number of alcohol units. The weight scale provides a means of sending the weight readings to a computer or smart phone at a later time and/or real- time Bluetooth (or similar) transmission.
Patent GB-2542559-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible container and a method of making a collapsible container
Inventor: BENJAMIN ALEX STRANGE
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: A collapsible container comprising a plurality of flexible seals 106 interposed between a plurality of panels 104 to form a seal, where the panels are movable between a folded and an unfolded position. Preferably, panels are connected by couplings, seals or combination of both. Preferably, couplings extend different lengths, are circular, have a portion of reduced thickness and are biased outwards. Preferably, panels, and couplings or seals, are integral. Preferably, seal comprises deformable membrane, of thickness equal to panels, extending over couplings. Preferably, seals are integral with panel and are biased outwards. Preferably, framework is contained within the body of a lid. Preferably, a securing means comprising a coupling between panels or between panel and lid maintains container in unfolded position. A method of making collapsible container comprising moulding integral framework of pivotally interconnected panels and moulding flexible seal in between, preferably, by injection moulding.
Patent GB-2542438-A (GB)
Title: Scent cartridge and scent cartridge housing
Inventor: DANIELA STIEHLER
IPC: B60H3/00
Filed: 2015-11-11
Abstract: A scent cartridge 10 comprises: a plurality of apertures 12 for allowing air to flow through the scent cartridge 10; and at least one abutment surface 16 with a sealing material 24 for cooperating with at least one surface of a scent cartridge housing to form at least one air-tight sliding seal 22 with the scent cartridge housing 20 when the scent cartridge 10 is located in the scent cartridge housing 20. The sealing material 24 comprises of at least one of: silicone, thermoplastic elastomer and vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer and where the sealing material has a shore hardness range of 20-40. The abutment surface 16 comprises a friction reducing surface coating that is at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyurethane wherein the surface roughness value is higher than 0.12 micrometers and lower than 2.5 micrometers. Another independent claim is for a scent cartridge housing 20 comprising: a plurality of apertures 30 for allowing air to flow through the scent cartridge housing 20; and at least one abutment surface 32 for cooperating with at least one surface 34 of a scent cartridge 10 to form at least one air tight sliding seal 22 with the scent cartridge 10 when the scent cartridge 10 is in the housing 20. Another independent claim is for a system comprising a scent cartridge 10 and housing 20.
Patent GB-2543862-A (GB)
Title: Vent assembly
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER WOODALL
IPC: H01M50/204
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A vent assembly 1 for a battery pack (2, figs 1 & 2) includes a vent disc 9 and an annular support frame 10 having an annular recess 15. An outer edge 16 of the vent disc 9 is located in the annular recess 15 to releasably mount the vent disc 9 in the annular support frame 10. Preferably, the vent disc 9 is curved with a convex-concave profile, and is made from a resilient material such as spring steel. The annular recess 15 may comprise sidewalls 12, 14 formed by first and second flanges 11, 13 which have profiles to enable insertion of the vent disc 9 in the annular recess, and which encourage ejection of the disc 9 in one direction A2 over an opposite direction A1. A seal 19 such as an O-ring may also be provided in the recess 15. The battery pack (2, figs 1 & 2) including one or more vent assembly 1 and a vehicle (3, fig 1) including one or more vent assembly 1 are also disclosed. This arrangement allows pressure within the battery pack (2, figs 1 & 2) to be vented by ejection of the disc 9 from the recess 15, which can be reversed after venting by placing the disc 9 back in the recess 15.
Patent GB-2546733-A (GB)
Title: Domestic appliance and part thereof
Inventor: TIMOTHY NICHOLAS STICKNEY
IPC: H01M50/247
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: An appliance such as a vacuum unit 4, having a manually operated trigger 32 moveable relative to a handle 14 and associated with a motor 42 connecting switch assembly 72 such that when trigger 32 is in an active position switch 72 is in a motor-connecting state and vice versa. A biasing member / spring 46 that urges trigger 32 from an inactive/passive position towards an active / intermediate position. Spring 66 urges trigger 32 in to an opposite position. Power pack 11 with cells 56 may be removably mounted to main body 10 via post 60. Other shown components include actuating member 64, spring 66, alignment prong 62, arm 44, touch contacts 70, 41, switch 68.
Patent GB-2551476-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and apparatus
Inventor: JUHA PEKKA KARJALAINEN
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2016-05-11
Abstract: A disclosed method comprises receiving beam cluster information from a beam forming access point, wherein said beam cluster information defines a plurality of beam dusters and said beam cluster information also defines beam identification information for each of a plurality of beams in a respective beam duster. The beam cluster information (received in a broadcast channel/system information block) is used to control the processing of at least one beam received from the access point. A user equipment, UE, receives cluster information from the access point, S1. The UE may receive a reference beam or other beam from the access point in a sweep block, S2. The UE may determine receive processing information such as a receive filter and/or other receive processing information, S3. The UE may use the same or similar receive processing information when receiving another beam of the same cluster at least initially to see if that receive processing information is also appropriate for that beam of the same cluster, S4. Determining receive processing information may comprise training a receiving beamformer. Receive processing information may comprise antenna port information. A plurality of reference beams may be received from the access point in one or more sweep blocks.
Patent GB-2541507-A (GB)
Title: A wind turbine with rotating augmentor
Inventor: JAMES SMYTH
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A wind turbine 10, which is designed to start rotating in lower wind speeds than is conventionally possible, comprising a power take off shaft 16 on which a first rotor 18 is mounted, the first rotor having a first diameter, and on which a rotatable augmenter in the form of a second rotor 22 is mounted coaxially of the first rotor, the second rotor having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, where the second rotor effects rotation of the first rotor. Preferably the first rotor cannot effect rotation of the second rotor. The second rotor may be coupled to the first rotor via clutch. The primary rotors blades may be pitched to provide a lower start up torque of the second rotor and the blades may have roots secured radially outwardly the shaft and be captured between a pair of annular shrouds 28. The Augmenter may also comprise vortex generators.
Patent GB-2539120-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, systems and methods for oil and gas operations
Inventor: IAN DONALD
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and system for accessing a flow system (such as a subsea tree) in a subsea oil and gas production installation, and method of use. The apparatus comprises a body and a plurality of connectors configured to connect the apparatus to the flow system. A flow access interface is provided on the body for connecting the apparatus to a subsea process apparatus, and the body defines a plurality of flow paths. Each flow path fluidly connects one of the plurality of connectors to the flow access interface to provide an intervention path from a connected subsea process apparatus to the flow system in use. Aspects of the invention have particular application to flow metering, fluid sampling, and well scale squeeze operations.
Patent GB-2539853-A (GB)
Title: A device for enhancing and/or maintaining a penile erection
Inventor: NIGEL ANDREW SHAW
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A device for enhancing and/or maintaining a penile erection and optionally providing foreskin retraction or restraint during sexual activity. The device comprises a first stretchable band forming a ring sized to restrict blood flow in the penis, and a second stretchable band with ends attached to opposite sides of the ring such that it forms a loop sized to fit around a user's waist. In use, the loop is placed around a user's waist with the ring at the user's back, and then the ring is pulled forward between the user's legs and stretched over the base of the penis. The loop may also include one or more sizing bands such that the size of the loop may be adjusted by cutting one or more of the sizing bands.
Patent GB-2545085-A (GB)
Title: A method of inkjet printing
Inventor: Dolores Caras-Quintero
IPC: C09D11/30
Filed: 2016-11-09
Abstract: A method of preparing a vinyl tile, plank or sheet, comprising the following steps, in order (i) providing an opaque vinyl substrate; (ii) optionally pre-heating the substrate to a temperature of at least 40 °C; (iii) heating the substrate at a temperature of at least 40 °C whilst jetting an inkjet ink on to the surface of the substrate to form an image, wherein the ink comprises a liquid medium composed of a radiation-curable diluent containing a difunctional monomer having one (meth)acrylate group and one vinyl ether group, a substrate-solvating component other than tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate, and optionally a volatile organic solvent; a vinyl resin dissolved in the liquid medium; a photoinitiator; and optionally a pigment, wherein the ink contains 5% or less of tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate; (iv) curing the ink and, when a solvent is present, drying the ink; (v) applying a clear vinyl layer over the image; and (vi) applying heat and/or pressure to the substrate to form the vinyl tile, plank or sheet. Preferably, the ink is substantially free from tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate. The difunctional monomer is preferably 2-(2-vinyloxyethoxy)ethyl acrylate (VEEA). Also claimed is the inkjet ink. The vinyl tiles, planks or sheets are typically used for flooring applications.
Patent GB-2546389-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulating panel for a vehicle
Inventor: Dean Petley
IPC: H01M10/625
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A system for a vehicle comprising a powertrain component, a second vehicle component (130), a fixing (140) joining the powertrain component to the vehicle component, a thermally insulating panel (100) comprising at least one uncompressed area (104) extending over at least a portion of the powertrain component to at least partially thermally insulate the powertrain component and comprising at least one pre-compressed area (106) for providing a rigid mounting position to mount the vehicle component to the powertrain component, the rigid mounting position to be located at a potential thermal bridge between the two components such that it forms a thermal insulating layer between them, wherein the pre-compressed area of the panel defines an aperture (110) through which the fixing extends. A thermally insulating gasket (150, fig. 2) may be within or adjacent to the panel, circumscribing the fixing.
Patent GB-2557916-A (GB)
Title: An infant feeding device
Inventor: RIFA BEGUM
IPC: A61J9/06
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: An infant feeding device comprising a bottle 1 and a cradle 2, wherein the cradle is arranged to attach the bottle to an infant chair 3, possibly using a bipartite cylinder clamp (4,5,6 Fig.2), and the bottle is arranged to warm internal fluid contents to a predetermined temperature. The bottle may be wholly removable from the cradle and may comprise a removable lid (9,Fig.3). The heating means (18,Fig.3) is comprised within the bottle and may feature a thermostat or temperature limiter and possibly an alert means. Heat may be provided by a helical silicone heat pad (18,Fig.3) which may surround an internal aluminium container (17,Fig.3), the pad may be further covered with a ceramic fibre blanket and aluminium bubble covering (21,Fig.3). The device may also comprise a rechargeable battery (11,Fig.6) able to provide multiple heating sessions. This invention looks to address the need for parents to be able to warm bottled formula milk to a correct temperature when out travelling, while also providing means to hold the bottle against the cradle, buggy or pram which is transporting the infant, child or baby.