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Patent GB-2485592-A (GB)
Title: Fluids container for continuous inkjet printer with replaceable filter
Inventor: WALKINGTON STUART MARK
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2010-11-19
Abstract: A fluids container 5 for a continuous inkjet printer includes a filter 10 that can be easily replaced, if necessary between normal service intervals, without the need for specialist skills or equipment. The filter 10 is removable from the container 5 from the exterior thereof. The filter 10 may be engaged within the container 5 by a screw-fitting (12, Fig.2) and have an engagement facility 16 to all engagement of a rotating tool. The engagement facility 16 may comprise a hexagonal key.
Patent GB-2476189-A (GB)
Title: Method of testing a pipeline cut
Inventor: BANKS STEVE
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A method of testing the through cut of a pipeline comprising at least the steps of: (a) transmitting an electromagnetic signal through the pipeline; (b) monitoring any reflected signal (s); and (c) interpreting the or each reflected signal to test for the through cut of the pipeline. In this way, a non-invasive electromagnetic signal can be passed through, along, across or otherwise within the pipeline, and any reflected signal(s) can be interpreted and analysed based on one or more characteristics of the received signal(s) to ascertain the change in the conductivity of the pipeline due to the cutting thereof, in particular when or whether the cutting of the pipeline is complete or has been completed such that there is a through cut.
Patent GB-2479047-A (GB)
Title: Data structure optimisation for visual simulation loops
Inventor: CHHUGANI JATIN
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 2011-03-17
Abstract: A method for handling data structures for visual simulation loops to facilitate graphics rendering in a virtual scene includes the steps of building a data structure for a first phase/stage of the loop, performing a 1stphase computation using said data structure, adapting (414) the data structure for a second phase of the loop and performing (413) a 2ndphase computation using the adapted data structure. The method enables a common data structure to be shared (410) for all phases/stages of a visual simulation loop wherein the data structure may be adapted/optimized as required for a particular computational phase. The data structure may comprise akd-tree, a bounding volume hierarchy (BVH) or a bounding interval hierarchy (BIH). By using and selectively adapting a common data structure, the total computational time required for the visual simulation loop may be reduced.
Patent GB-2476630-A (GB)
Title: Cerclage system for bone
Inventor: GILLARD JOEL
IPC: A61B17/82
Filed: 2009-10-13
Abstract: Cerclage system, including methods, devices, and kits, for stabilizing bone, such as a sternum. The cerclage system may include a wire or cable that encircles bone, and a bone plate to which segments of the wire or cable lock. The cerclage system also or alternatively may include a tensioner for applying tension to a wire or cable.
Patent GB-2477887-A (GB)
Title: System and method for downhole cooling of components utilizing endothermic decomposition
Inventor: DIFOGGIO ROCCO
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: A system for controlling a temperature of a downhole component is disclosed. The system includes: a cooling material in thermal communication with the downhole component; and a container configured to house the cooling material therein, the cooling material configured to undergo an endothermic reaction and decompose at a selected temperature and absorb heat from the downhole component.
Patent GB-2491204-A (GB)
Title: Valve closure component
Inventor: BAUMANN PAUL SMIT
IPC: F16K1/46
Filed: 2011-05-27
Abstract: A closure component 10 for solids-handling equipment includes a closure body 12 configured to close a solids flow path by displacement of the closure body 12 along a stroke axis 20 and a removable sealing element 14 attached to the closure body 12. The sealing element 14 sealingly engages an endless seat spaced radially outwardly from the stroke axis 20 when the closure body 12 closes the solids flow path. The closure body 12 has at least one locating formation 34 to engage and locate the sealing element 14. The locating formation 34 is positioned radially outwardly from the stroke axis 20 and more radially outwardly from the stroke axis 20 than the sealing element 14 so that at least a portion of the sealing element 14 is positioned between the locating formation 34 and the stroke axis 20, thereby to locate the sealing element 14 in position relative to the closure body 12 or relative to the stroke axis 20 during fitting of the sealing element 14 to the closure body 12.
Patent GB-2492117-A (GB)
Title: Agitating apparatus for a surface treating appliance
Inventor: ILES JEAN-PAUL MARK
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A cleaner head 10 for a surface treating appliance comprises a plurality of bristles 74 formed from a material that is made up of a dispersion of carbon nanotubes within a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix may comprise a polyamide such as polyamide 6, polyamide 12 or polyamide 66. The bristles 74 can be provided on a rotatable brush bar 60 that includes having second plurality of bristles 72 which are shorter that the first plurality of bristles 74. Both sets of bristles 72, 74 are preferably formed from the material to disperse static electricity residing on a surface over which the cleaner head (10) is being manoeuvred.
Patent GB-2493715-A (GB)
Title: Configuring component carriers in a carrier aggregation communication system
Inventor: SHARMA VIVEK
IPC: H04L5/00
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: A communication system is presented in which a base station 11-1, 11-2, such as a Home Base Station (HeNB), operates each of a plurality of cells 9, 10 using a respective component carrier 12, 14. When the base station decides to configure a mobile telephone to use additional cells of the plurality of cells, an access control procedure is initiated to determine for each cell whether the configuration should be allowed by means of transmitting a message to a communication entity 6 (mobility management entity (MME)). For use in carrier aggregation systems wherein at least one cell employs Closed Subscriber Group, CSG, access modes with closed, hybrid or open access. Handover procedures are also disclosed in which the MME generates a handover request message including a CSG ID of target cells for which the access control / membership verification / charging assessment has been successful.
Patent GB-2494170-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic pipeline inspection
Inventor: WILKINSON ROBERT
IPC: G01B17/08
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: A method for use in inspecting a pipeline 14 comprises inserting a pipeline inspection apparatus 10 comprising a transducer array 32 into the pipeline and transmitting an acoustic signal 44 from transducers 34 towards an internal wall surface 22 of the pipeline at an angle of incidence obliquely aligned relative to said internal wall surface. A signal 48 reflected from the internal surface is received by the transducer arrangement and used to determine or estimate a condition of the wall. A further acoustic transducer array 36 may be included and reflected signals combined with the obliquely reflected signals. Properties such as wall thickness, roughness, corrosion, defects, cracks, deposition of hydrates and surface hardness may be determined. The apparatus is typically mounted on a pipeline pig.
Patent GB-2488853-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow harnessing arrangement with thrust and return positions
Inventor: BURLEIGH CHRISTOPHER FREDRICK
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: A flow harnessing arrangement for extraction of energy from fluid flows, such as wind or water flow. The arrangement comprises a flow harnessing element 31 on an arm 21 to drive a drive mechanism through a drive cycle, where the arm is arranged to configure the flow harnessing element in at least a thrust position and a return position, the arm having opposed thrust and return bias mechanisms to urge the flow harnessing element to the thrust and return positions. There are thrust and return lugs 22, 25 to define the thrust and return positions across the drive cycle and thrust and return release fingers 2, 5 associated with the drive mechanism arranged at the limits of the drive cycle to alternately release the thrust or return bias mechanism to orientate the arm and the flow harnessing element towards the thrust or return position.
Patent GB-2499022-A (GB)
Title: Camera case with wind reduction shield
Inventor: LUGG PAUL DENNIS MAYNARD
IPC: A45C11/38
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: A case for an audio-visual recording instrument such as a digital camera includes an access opening 7, an image window 16 and a sound aperture 25 arranged such that the sound aperture is aligned with the sound pick-up. The sound aperture is covered by a porous wind reduction shield 27 which preferably incorporates a foraminous backing carrying a cluster of fur-like fibres arranged in a semi-coherent layer with their inner ends secured to the backing and their outer ends projecting from the case.
Patent GB-2500371-A (GB)
Title: A mouse structure with a retractable portion
Inventor: LEE TSUNG-SHIH
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2012-03-07
Abstract: A mouse structure with a retractable portion includes a housing (1) and first and second sliding apparatuses (2, 3). The housing has an accommodating portion (10) and an opening (11). The first sliding apparatus (2) includes a base board (21) and a sliding element (22), the base board being fixedly disposed in the accommodating portion, and the sliding element being slidably mounted on the base board. The second sliding apparatus (3)is slidably disposed in the accommodating portion and includes a main body (31) and a reacting portion(32) connecting the main body, the main body being capable of sliding in and out of the accommodating portion from the opening. When the main body slides out of the opening, the sliding element is concurrently and separately pulled by the reacting portion to the first position, and when the main body slides into the accommodating portion, the sliding element is concurrently and separately pushed by the reacting portion to the second position. Magnets (4, 5) may be disposed on the reacting portion and the sliding element .
Patent GB-2500658-A (GB)
Title: Biosensor device and system
Inventor: WHITAKER DAVID
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2012-03-28
Abstract: A system for testing a biological sample comprises a sample preparation device 70 for receiving the sample 1 with reagents and means to mix the reagents with the sample, and a sensor cartridge 80 having one or more sensors wherein the cartridge is connectable to the sample preparation device to receive the mixture of sample and reagents. The sample preparation device (figs 4 to 9) comprises a housing with a plurality of fluid dispensers and a fluid channel that connects the dispenser with a receiving chamber. In use, a sample is added to the sample preparation device and a user operates a member that is coupled via a cam to plungers of the fluid dispensers to release reagents which then flow though the fluid channel and into the receiving chamber, mixing with the sample. The sample preparation device is designed so that all dispensers release fluid simultaneously. The sensor cartridge (figs 13 to 17) comprises a housing, semiconductor chip with an array of sensors, an array of microfluidic wells containing reagents which receive the sample/reagent mixture from the preparation device and a heater. The sensors are ideally ion sensitive field effect transistors (ISFETs) which detect protons/hydrogen ions release or absorbed during any reactions. The biological sample may contain nucleic acids, proteins, or other molecules to be detected.
Patent GB-2488457-A (GB)
Title: Data management in solid state storage devices
Inventor: CIDECIYAN ROY DARON
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2010-12-16
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling a solid state storage device (5) in which the solid state storage (6) comprises erasable blocks each comprising a plurality of data write locations. Input data is stored in successive groups of data write locations, each group comprising write locations in a set of erasable blocks in each of a plurality of logical subdivisions of the solid state storage (6). The input data is error correction encoded such that each group contains an error correction code for the input data in that group. Metadata, indicating the location of input data in the solid state storage (6), is maintained in memory (13). An indication of validity of data stored in each data write location is also maintained. Prior to erasing a block, valid input data is recovered from the or each said group containing write locations in that block. The recovered data is then re-stored as new input data.
Patent GB-2501132-A (GB)
Title: A carbonated beverage making bottle with a cap in which is disposed a relief valve
Inventor: WANG TEH-HSIN
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: An unplugged bubble beverage machine is disposed with a containing chamber 10 sealed by a cover body 20. The cover body is disposed with a vent 21 communicating with the containing chamber 10 to contain a relief device 40. A first through-hole is disposed in the body 20 communicating with the vent. An interval 50 (see also fig.7) is disposed between the vent and the relief device. An intake valve set 30 is provided in the cover body to place gas inside the chamber. The relief device has a bottom disposed with an airflow channel 41 communicating with chamber and a through-hole 42 communicating with the channel and relative to the interval wherein an end of the channel has an airflow valve 46. The relief device can be pushed by gas inside the containing chamber to vertically move inside the vent, thereby allowing excess gas out of the chamber.
Patent GB-2493106-A (GB)
Title: Articulated toy figure
Inventor: BENECKE BILL
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: A toy figure comprises an articulated armature, the armature including a torso member 18 and multiple limbs 20, where each limb may be the same or different, and each limb includes at least one limb segment 24. Each limb segment 24 includes two longitudinal primary plates 28 that intersect approximately orthogonally, and a plurality of substantially parallel secondary plates 30 that intersect with and are approximately orthogonal to both primary plates 28. The outer edges of the primary and secondary plates of each limb segment substantially define a shape and a volume for that limb portion of the toy figure. The articulated armature is surrounded by a resilient body material 10 to simulate flesh.
Patent GB-2504278-A (GB)
Title: Slip ring for an electrical connector
Inventor: WATKINS DAVID
IPC: H01R39/08
Filed: 2012-07-23
Abstract: A slip ring apparatus 100 comprises a first component such as a slip ring 110, and a first conductive element (104, not labelled in figures) which may be a conductive ring with a groove. There is a second component (106, figure 5) which may be a substrate such as a printed circuit board 108. There is a second conductive element 112 which may be sprung wires or wire brushes. The first and second components are rotatable relative to one another, the first and second conductors are in electrical communication during rotation, and the first and second conductive elements are located at least partially within the first component. The slip ring may be used in a high definition video connector (figure 5). There is also a method of manufacturing a slip ring where the second component is inserted into the first component.
Patent GB-2508825-A (GB)
Title: Solid cosmetic composition comprising a vegetable butter and having gas bubbles dispersed therein
Inventor: CONSTANTINE MARK
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: A solid cosmetic composition comprising a vegetable butter wherein the solid composition has dispersed therein gas bubbles, and wherein the gas bubbles form from 5 to 19% of the volume of the solid cosmetic composition. The composition may be a mixture of two or more vegetable butters, preferably cocoa butter and shea butter. The composition may further comprise a fragrance. A process for the production of the solid composition is also claimed, wherein the process comprises melting one or more vegetable butters, applying a pressure reduction to the melted butter such that gas bubbles are formed within the one or more melted vegetable butters, and allowing the mixture to solidify. Cosmetic methods comprising contacting the skin of a user with the aerated composition (e.g. during massage) are also claimed.
Patent GB-2501787-A (GB)
Title: Flow limiter for liquid lubricant and which includes a groove
Inventor: BIGNALL JOHN ROGER
IPC: F16N27/00
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: A flow limiter 100 for liquid lubricant in a lubrication system (470 Fig 4) includes a male member 110 and a releaseably connected female member 102. The male member has a tapered male portion (132 Fig 1E) cooperating with a tapered female portion (130 Fig 1D) of the female member and a circuitous groove (134 Fig 1E) provided on at least one of the exterior of the tapered male portion and the interior of the tapered female portion. The groove provides a circuitous passage, such as a tapered helical passage 136, to limit lubricant flow. The flow limiter may also include an inlet chamber 144, a valve chamber 142 with a spring-loaded valve flap 104 upstream of the groove, an aperture 156 and an outlet chamber 158 downstream of the groove and an outlet pipe 122 with associated sealing and fastening 116, 118, 120. The arrangement provides for a flow limiter that is tolerant to contamination and can easily be dismantled for cleaning.
Patent GB-2509075-A (GB)
Title: Angled joint component for cardboard constructions
Inventor: SCOWEN CHERYL LOUISE
IPC: A47B13/00
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: An angled joint component for joining together components of a construction is formed from a single sheet of cardboard material (20, Fig 1) which is folded to form two arms 24, 25 arranged substantially at a right angle to each other. The sheet is folded such that the joint comprises a plurality of juxtaposed layers 22, for example the layers may be concertinaed and/or held together in juxtaposition by a retaining member 30. The joint is suitable for use in any article having two parts mounted at right angles to each other, for example a desk formed from a cardboard top (41, Fig 7) and leg (42, Fig 7) sub-assemblies.
Patent GB-2495865-A (GB)
Title: Power control module
Inventor: KENT STEVEN
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A control module (12) for a battery-powered data gathering apparatus (10) in which a microcontroller (18) selectively activates and deactivates components in the apparatus in a power saving manner. By controlling power consumption, the control module may maximise the working lifetime of the cell (14) (e.g. battery) which provides power. In one aspect, the microcontroller is operable as a host controller for a USB cellular modem, whereby the control module enables a conventional cell to power periodic communications from a USB cellular modem. The microcontroller activates the USB interface only when it is required, thereby closely controlling power consumed by the USB interface and its corresponding connected device.
Patent GB-2512645-A (GB)
Title: Board for water sports
Inventor: O'CONNOR ALEXANDER IAN NUGENT
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: A board 1 for water sports is provided that allows a user to more effectively propel the board through the water. The board comprises a first and second foot rest 2 and 4 that are slidably mounted on the rear half of the board and a first and second arm support 6 and 8 that are slidably mounted on the front half of the board. The first foot rest is coupled to the first arm support and the second foot rest is coupled to the second arm support such that movement of each foot rest produces a corresponding movement of the coupled arm support. The first foot rest may be coupled to the first arm support by means of a first flexible rod 10, while the second foot rest may be coupled to the second arm support by means of a second flexible rod 18. A method of using the water sports board is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2512903-A (GB)
Title: Oligomerisation Process
Inventor: ATKINS MARTIN PHILIP
IPC: B01J31/26
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: A process for the preparation of alpha-olefin oligomers comprises contacting an olefinic feedstock comprising C5-C20 alpha-olefin is with a liquid complex catalyst. The catalyst comprises: at least one metal halide salt of the formula MX3, wherein M is selected from aluminium and gallium, and each X is independently selected from chlorine, bromine and iodine; and at least one Lewis basic donor ligand containing a donor atom selected from oxygen, sulphur, nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium; wherein the molar ratio of the at least one metal halide salt to the at least one Lewis basic donor ligand is in the range of 1:1-4:1. The at least one Lewis basic donor ligand may be selected from the group of compounds consisting of ketones, sulphoxides, phosphine-oxides, ureas, esters, amides, ethers, thioketones, thioureas, thioamides, thioethers, amines, nitriles and phosphines.
Patent GB-2512670-A (GB)
Title: Current Controller Having Programmable Current-Control Parameters And Hardware-Implemented Support Functions
Inventor: BOJARSKI BERNARD J
IPC: F02D1/00
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: A current-control profile suitable for the control of a solenoid actuator (for example figure 1) is built from a sequence of phases in which the current is controlled in a defined manner (figure 5). The electrical behaviour of these phases is configured within a list (figure 6), which contains one entry, or slot, for each phase and which are stored in a memory device. The order for stepping through the list is not hard-wired into the control circuit and is a part of the configuration for each entry itself. Each entry contains the information about the next phase, or the next possible phases depending upon the occurrence of any trigger events (figure 7). The linked list of entries is linked dynamically by pointers within the lookup table by the configuration allowing flexible generation of current profiles with different characteristics and different numbers of phases and sequences. The invention further comprises a current control signal employed in the enabling of the current source. The phase controller is hardwired to prevent execution of one or more loops (endless-loops) of phases in the list when the current control signal is de-asserted (disabled). Preferably when the control signal is de-asserted the controller will jump directly or indirectly towards the idle state, using only forward phase jumps. The current controller is primarily aimed at automotive fuel injectors, high pressure fuel pumps (HPFP) or direct inlet valves (DIV) all of which require a safety relevant specific sequence of controlled currents.
Patent GB-2513606-A (GB)
Title: Transmission
Inventor: HOSE MARKUS
IPC: F16H3/097
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: A multi-speed constant mesh dual clutch gearbox having two clutches 24, 25 two coaxial input shafts 21, 22, one coincident output shaft 23, two or more forward speed ratios and two or more reverse speed ratios. Power or hot shifting between the two or more reverse speed ratios is possible. The speed ratios comprise individually selectable gear wheel trains, e.g. 61, 64, 71, 74, 81, 82, 83 and 84. The gear wheels are selectively connectable to shafts to provide forward and reverse speed ratios. Reverse speed ratio is via a sleeve 85, 86 mounted on a reverse layshaft 35 and rotationally coupled to input shaft 21, 22 via an idler gear wheel 64, 74, 81, 81. The sleeve 85, 86 can also re-circulate torque to a forward layshaft 31 to provide an additional low forward speed ratio. A central web 39 contains centre support bearings (45, 33, 37, fig 1) for the shafts.