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Patent GB-2477098-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible vehicle trailer with removable enclosure
Inventor: LOMAS PETER MARTIN
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2010-01-21
Abstract: A collapsible vehicle trailer comprises a detachable lightweight enclosure 1, consisting of flexible, collapsible walls 21 and floor 22. The enclosure has two or more support frame members 2 integral to the structure of the enclosure. The support frame members are integrated into the structure of the enclosure by virtue of horizontal loops 3 and vertical loops 4. The enclosure is detachably connected to the rigid frame of the vehicle trailer, by means of the integral support frame members and the front transverse frame member 5 and the rear transverse frame member 6. The enclosure becomes a self supporting, freestanding structure when detached from the trailer frame. The enclosure also acts as a storage bag for the constituent components of the collapsed trailer frame.
Patent GB-2478541-A (GB)
Title: Method for the management of an after treatment device in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine
Inventor: LOSANO FIORELLO
IPC: F01N3/035
Filed: 2010-03-09
Abstract: A method for the management of an aftertreatment device in a multicylinder internal combustion engine, the method comprising a phase of measuring a parameter representative of the temperature of the exhaust gases and, in case said temperature is below a predetennined threshold, at least a phase of temporary de-activation of at least one cylinder of said engine is performed, until an increase of temperature of the exhaust gases entering said aftertreatment device is obtained. The method may be used to provide a high exhaust gas temperature to burn off soot from a diesel particulate filter (DPF) as part of the DPF regeneration process. An associated computer program for control of an electronic control unit (ECU) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2470684-A (GB)
Title: Housing for heat exchanger ventilation systems
Inventor: HOWLETT NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: F24F7/007
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: A ducting housing unit comprises an inner housing 50 located adjacent a polygonal heat exchanger 48 and an outer housing 52 spaced from the heat exchanger by the inner housing and defines an outlet duct (74, 76, fig 3) leading to an outlet port (82, fig 7). The outlet ducting includes a scroll chamber (72) and the inner housing has a trumpet shaped wall facing the heat exchanger between the scroll chamber and outlet port. The inner and outer housings may be separate components that abut against one another. The heat exchanger may be hexagonal. The scroll chamber houses a fan (46, fig 8). The inner housing may be provided with a recess (125, fig 17A) for sealing with an edge (720, fig 1) of the heat exchanger. The inner and outer housing may be made from EPP. The housing unit may be part of a heat exchanger ventilation unit, which comprises an outer enclosure containing the heat exchanger and ducting housing unit. Two identical ducting housing units may be located on opposite sides of the heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2514309-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic radiator valves
Inventor: REES ALAN
IPC: F24D19/08
Filed: 2011-01-13
Abstract: A central heating thermostatic radiator valve is fitted with an auxiliary shut-off valve located in the valve outlet connector 3 ensuring a complete close down of water flow when required. The valve includes a rotatable disk 6 which selectively seals or aligns with a bore 4 through which the water flows. The disk 6 is operated by a knob 15a which rotates the disk 6.
Patent GB-2487948-A (GB)
Title: Cordless power tool with dual triggers, motors and chucks.
Inventor: LOCKHART TONY
IPC: B25F1/02
Filed: 2011-02-10
Abstract: A power tool 1 has one main body 2; one handle 3 attached to the main body; one battery 10 at the end of the handle opposite the main body; two chucks 6, 7 at different ends of the main body; two triggers 8, 9, both at the upper end of the handle; two forward/reverse selection switches 11, both on the main body; and two motors, both in the main body. The various components can be made from various materials including plastic, metal, aluminium and steel. One of the chucks preferably has a hammer action. Ideally the battery is rechargeable. The triggers could be spring loaded and allow variable speeds. Each trigger could be used to supply power from the battery to its associated motor to rotate a single chuck. One chuck could hold a drill bit while the other could hold a screwdriver bit so that the action of drilling a hole and then fixing a screw in it requires merely the rotation of the tool.
Patent GB-2489204-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headlamp bulb fitting device
Inventor: ROWSELL DEREK WILLIAM
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2011-03-14
Abstract: The device consists of a portable bulb-holder 1. A headlamp bulb 2 is inserted into the socket end 3 and the bulb flange tab 4, which acts to correctly locate the bulb with respect to the bulb-holder. The bulb holder is then fitted into the headlamp by insertion into a mounting situated at the rear of the headlamp.
Patent GB-2479620-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle roof
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE JAMIE
IPC: B62J17/08
Filed: 2011-03-21
Abstract: A waterproof roof attachment for a bicycle includes attachment means 6, 7 for attaching the mounts to a bicycle frame. A roof frame 1 sits on the mounts 6 and 7 to fonn the roof structure over a bicycle and carries a cover which may be removable and which will in turn protect a cyclist from the weather whilst they are cycling. The roof frame 1 can also detach from the base mounts 6 and 7 through the use of clips.
Patent GB-2482589-A (GB)
Title: Stroller and brake mechanism thereof
Inventor: CHEN RUIBIN
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2011-08-01
Abstract: A brake mechanism for a stroller includes an axle 11, a wheel 12 and at least one brake fixing seat disposed at an inner side of the wheel. The brake fixing seat includes a brake assembly 110 and a fixing seat 120. The brake assembly includes a pedal assembly 111 and a brake member 113. The brake member has at least one abutting portion (1133 figure 6) and at least one brake arm (1132). The brake assembly includes a pushing member 114 for pushing the abutting portion. A brake hub 13 is disposed at the inner side of the wheel. A plurality of recesses 131 is formed on the brake hub and arranged compactly. The axle passes through the pedal assembly, the brake member, and the fixing seat. The pedal assembly is used to drive the pushing member to push the abutting portion and the brake member moves toward the brake hub until the brake arm extends into the recesses. A linking tube 14 surrounding the axle may connect two brake assemblies, one to either side of the stroller, so that when a user steps on the brake assembly both brakes are actuated synchronously.
Patent GB-2485865-A (GB)
Title: A liquid crystal display with a shield layer disposed over a region between common electrode pattern portions
Inventor: SHIN HEESUN
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2011-08-19
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (e.g. a fringe field switch mode LCD) includes a substrate 100; gate and data lines 210, 230 disposed on the substrate crossing each other to define a plurality of pixel regions; a plurality of pixel electrodes 500 disposed in the pixel regions; a common electrode 300 which is patterned to have common electrode pattern portions, each common electrode pattern portion corresponding to a respective pixel region; a plurality of sensing lines 400 disposed on the common electrode and electrically connected with the common electrode; and at least one an electric field shield layer 600 disposed over a region between adjacent common electrode pattern portions. The shield layer may be , disposed over data lines 230 were the common electrode is absent, formed in the same layer as the pixel electrode and electrically connected to a common electrode pattern portion. Cross talk may be reduced.
Patent GB-2495282-A (GB)
Title: A communication terminal detaches from a high bandwidth interface and reattaches to a low bandwidth interface
Inventor: BEALE MARTIN WARWICK
IPC: H04W28/20
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: A communications terminal 1 communicates data to and from a mobile communications network. The mobile communications network has one or more base stations 2.1, 2.2 configured to provide a low bandwidth communications interface formed from a low bandwidth carrier and to provide a high bandwidth communications interface formed from a high bandwidth carrier. The communications terminal 1 is configured to attach for communication to the high bandwidth interface and, in response to receiving a command M9.1 from the mobile communications network, to detach from the high bandwidth interface and to reattach to the low bandwidth interface for communicating data to or from the mobile communications network via the low bandwidth interface. Accordingly communications resources of the mobile communications network which are allocated for the low bandwidth interface may be used more efficiently by load balancing between the low bandwidth interface and the high bandwidth interface.
Patent GB-2482437-A (GB)
Title: Geothermal energy system and method of operation
Inventor: STEWART JAMES J
IPC: F24J3/08
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A method of operating a geothermal energy system comprising a plurality of borehole heat exchangers 412, where each heat exchanger contains a working fluid and comprises an elongate tube having a closed bottom end, and where selectively at least one first borehole heat exchanger is used as a heat source and at least one second borehole heat exchanger is used as a heat sink. In order to redistribute thermal energy within the plurality of borehole heat exchangers, thermosyphonic flow may be used to selectively distribute working fluid from a first borehole heat exchanger to a second borehole heat exchanger. In a further aspect, each heat exchanger has first and second adjacent elongate coaxial conduits interconnected at the bottom end, the first conduit being tubular and surrounded by the second conduit which is annular. Each heat exchanger has a major portion extending in an inclined orientation at an angle of 3 to 95 degrees from the vertical. In another aspect, the geothermal energy system comprises a manifold 401 for a working fluid to which a plurality of borehole heat exchangers is connected, where a plurality of valves 402 is connected between the plurality of borehole heat exchangers and the manifold.
Patent GB-2496130-A (GB)
Title: Peripheral ceiling fitting for conservatory roof
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW
IPC: E04B9/00
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: A conservatory roof comprises an eaves beam, a ridge beam and a pair of glazing bars mountable between the two, each of said glazing bars having a lower surface facing into the conservatory, one or more panes of glazing material supportable by the pair of glazing bars. A ceiling member for forming an interior perimeter ceiling within the conservatory below the panes of glazing material, adjacent to the eaves beam, is dependable from the pair of glazing bars by means of at least one bracket, which is attachable to the lower surface of one of the glazing bars, and which comprises supporting means for simultaneously supporting one or more obscuration panels located below the panes of glazing material and above the ceiling member.
Patent GB-2497992-A (GB)
Title: Drip tray for monitoring hygiene standards compliance
Inventor: HYLAND KIERAN
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2011-12-30
Abstract: A wall mountable drip tray 1 is provided comprising a body 3 having a mounting plate (5,fig.3) for mounting the drip tray to a wall, and a liquid reservoir 7 extending forwardly from the mounting plate (5,fig.3). The wall mountable drip tray 1 further comprises monitoring equipment including a proximity sensor 8 for detecting an individual or equipment in the vicinity of the drip tray 1 and a transceiver for communicating with one or more of a remote control unit, a fixed network unit, and a mobile network unit of a monitoring system. The monitoring equipment may comprise a code reader (11,fig.2); a camera behind a screen 15 for monitoring hand washing performance; and an RFID reader for detecting an identification device carried by a user in the vicinity of the drip tray 1. The proximity sensor may comprise a PIR sensor 8.
Patent GB-2500616-A (GB)
Title: Concurrent decoding of a composite packetized audio-video data stream according to packet arrival times
Inventor: GUTTA SRI GOPIKANTH
IPC: H04N21/2365
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: An audio/video content receiver has a content decoder capable of concurrently decoding two or more audio/video programmes from a single packetized data stream of encoded audio/video data packets 400, 402. The receiver receives encoded audio/video content as two or more packetized data streams TS1 and TS2, each data stream comprising one or more programmes having respective encoded audio/video data packets. It then generates a composite packetized data stream having programme data from the packetized data streams by selecting a subset of data packets from the received packetized data streams, the subset including those audio/video data packets relating to those programmes to be decoded. Timing data indicating at least an arrival time of those audio/video data packets included in the composite packetized data stream is stored, preferably adjacent to each packet as private data or in a DVB table. The receiver then decodes and outputs audio/video programme data from the composite packetized data stream according to the timing information stored in respect of each decoded audio/video packet. The content decoder may comprise a series-connected, daisy chain, arrangement of two or more decoders (114).
Patent GB-2500876-A (GB)
Title: Moulding Method
Inventor: MILLS GARY
IPC: B29C39/02
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: A method for producing a plastic product in the form of a substantially planar single-layer panel. The method comprises the steps of: providing a mould having a mould cavity; introducing a plastic material into the mould cavity; at least partially curing the plastic material to form a moulding inside the mould cavity via the application of heat. The method further comprises the subsequent steps of removing the moulding from the mould cavity and then simultaneously cooling the moulding and compressing the moulding so as to reduce its size in at least one dimension to a desired dimension of the finished product. Preferably, the moulding is removed from the mould cavity and the steps of cooling and compressing are performed in a press. The plastic material may consist entirely of recycled plastic, plastics allocated for landfill, recycled High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) or recycled polyethylene.
Patent GB-2503921-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow assembly
Inventor: ARROWSMITH MARK GEORGE
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2012-07-12
Abstract: A wheelbarrow assembly with a wheelbarrow frame 2 and at least two wheelbarrow attachments, such as a wheelbarrow pan, a flat bed, a water bowser or a hay soaker, which can be used interchangeably with the wheelbarrow frame 2 to allow a number of separate functions to be carried out by the wheelbarrow assembly that would previously have required separate pieces of equipment to be purchased, stored and maintained. Each attachment has an attachment connector, such as location pegs, that cooperates with a frame connector, such as location plates 22,24 with slots26,28,30 to releasably secure the attachment to the frame with a quick release mechanism having a release handle 32.
Patent GB-2510094-A (GB)
Title: Spray cap and receptacle
Inventor: STAFFORD-NELSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B05B15/30
Filed: 2012-10-10
Abstract: A spray cap 10 and a receptacle (50 figure 1) for storing liquid (such as a bottle) are described. The spray cap is attachable to the receptacle and comprises at least one gas inlet 61, a first gas channel 34 configured to direct gas, received at the at least one gas inlet, into an attached receptacle in order to urge liquid in the receptacle into the spray cap. There is a nozzle 40 configured to eject liquid urged into the spray cap from the receptacle, a second gas channel 35 configured to direct gas, received at the at least one gas inlet, towards the nozzle for atomization of liquid ejected via the nozzle and an air cap 30 configured to atomize liquid ejected by the nozzle. There may be an actuator 14 comprising a shaft which extends through the spray cap in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the direction in which liquid is ejected by the nozzle, the actuator being also moveable in that direction.
Patent GB-2492299-A (GB)
Title: Clay-like composition for forming a sintered silver alloy object, powder for a clay like composition for forming a sintered silver object.
Inventor: YAMAJI TAKASHI
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 2010-12-28
Abstract: The disclosed clay-like composition for forming a sintered object and the disclosed powder for a clay-like composition for forming a sintered object contain water, a binder, and a powder component containing a silver powder and a copper oxide powder. Said composition and powder can be used to form a sintered silver object that does not readily tarnish even in air and has excellent properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, surface hardness, and elongation.
Patent GB-2496748-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable harness for child's chair
Inventor: KANE SCHANTAL M
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 2012-11-15
Abstract: An adjustable harness 2 and a chair 1 therewith are disclosed. The adjustable harness includes an attachment component 22, an adjustment component 24, and a shoulder strap 26. The attachment component includes an attachment strap 222 fixedly disposed on a backrest 12 of a chair and held by two retainers 224. The adjustment component, comprising a buckle 242 and pull tab 244, is disposed on the attachment strap and is capable of being moved relative to the attachment component. An end of the shoulder strap is connected to the adjustment component. Thereby, the attachment component and the adjustment component function as an adjustment mechanism, by which a user can simply and fast adjust the shoulder strap, so as to solve the problem of tediousness and time consuming in adjusting restraint systems in the prior art.
Patent GB-2511494-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable copper-zinc cell
Inventor: HURWITZ MICHAEL
IPC: H01M50/414
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: A rechargeable cell comprising in combination a bipolar electrode (6), a zinc electrolyte, a copper electrolyte and metal-ion impermeable, polymer electrochemical membrane separator (4), wherein the zinc electrolyte (7) and the copper electrolyte (8) are separated from each other by the bipolar electrode on one side and by the membrane separator on the other side. The cell is preferably in the form of a cassette, which is placed in a tank. The bipolar electrode may be made of more than one conductive material and the conductive material(s) may be layered. The membrane separator is preferably made from functionalized polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate with MePO3 and EtCO(OH) groups as functionalizing groups. A battery is also claimed, which comprises at least one of said rechargeable cells, and the batteries may be used in electrowinning systems.
Patent GB-2505022-A (GB)
Title: A speed control system for a vehicle and method for operating such a speed control system
Inventor: FAIRGRIEVE ANDREW
IPC: B60W30/14
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: A method for operating a speed control system of a vehicle is provided. The method comprises identifying a torque required to achieve a desired operating parameter (e.g. desired speed) of the vehicle. The method further assessing whether the required torque exceeds a predetermined torque limit, and when it does, determining if it is appropriate to increase the torque limit. When it is determined that it is appropriate to do so, the method further comprises increasing the predetermined torque limit. The speed control system of the vehicle comprises an electronic control unit configured to: determine a torque required to achieve a desired operating parameter of the vehicle; and assess whether the required torque exceeds a predetermined torque limit. When the torque exceeds the torque limit, the control unit determines if it is appropriate to increase the torque limit; and when it is determined that it is appropriate to do so, to then increase the torque limit.
Patent GB-2512069-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium doped tin oxide coatings
Inventor: MANNING TROY DARRELL
IPC: C03C17/00
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A method is disclosed for the growth of aluminium doped tin oxide on a substrate 4, particularly glass, by chemical vapour deposition (CVD) using aluminium 2-ethylethanoate as a chemical precursor serving as a source of aluminium. The method comprises the steps of preparing a precursor gas mixture containing a source of tin, a source of oxygen, water, and the aluminium 2-ethylethanoate, acting as the source of aluminium, and delivering 1 the precursor gas mixture to a coating chamber opening onto the substrate 4. Preferably, the precursor gas mixture comprises dimethyltin dichloride, oxygen, water and aluminium 2-ethylethanoate, and the mixture is maintained at a temperature between 180 and 200ÂºC prior to introduction to the substrate. The coating chamber may be a static chamber (as shown) or may be a dynamic coating apparatus for CVD coating of a moving substrate, e.g. during a float gas production method (figure 2).
Patent GB-2514367-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible guard
Inventor: ABU-ZEINI ZENA LORNA LOUISA
IPC: A01K25/00
Filed: 2013-05-21
Abstract: A collapsible guard 201 for fitting to an animal, such as a dog, includes a strap 202 (such as a collar) for attaching or securing to or around the animal with a first support member 203A attached thereto, a second support member 203B and a flexible material (205, Fig 8) positioned between and attached to the two support members..The two support members are extendable away from each other between an open position and closed position; wherein in the closed position the flexible material is extended to define a closed space over the head of the animal. The flexible material can comprise a plurality of sheets or panels 206B-206F and/or a mesh-like material. A fastener 207 (such as a press-stud or snap fit fastener) can be provided to secure the guard in the said closed position.
Patent GB-2502710-A (GB)
Title: Surface signal for flow blockage for subterranean debris collection apparatus
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN P
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: The debris collection device operates on an eductor principle with motive fluid delivered from the surface into an eductor housing inlet. The eductor outlet goes into a surrounding annular space and splits with some flow going to the mill below to direct cuttings into the passage in the housing. The cuttings remain in the housing and the flow continues through a screen in the housing passage before reaching the eductor inlet. An auxiliary inlet is normally closed and opened with a reduced flow entering through the mill. The opening of the auxiliary inlet drops the surface pressure delivered to the eductor to act as a surface signal that a plugged or low debris laden inlet flow exists.