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Patent GB-2471586-A (GB)
Title: Solar cell power management system
Inventor: HOWARD ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H01L31/042
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: A power management system for use in the storage of energy from a solar collector 30 includes an intermediate energy store 32, such as an inductor, to store energy generated by the solar collector 30. A first 44 and second 46 switch regulate the power to the system output 28. Secondary control is applied to the second switch 46 to allow current to flow to the output 28 from the intermediate energy store 32, whilst also limiting the voltage drop and preventing the reverse flow of current into the intermediate energy store 32.
Patent GB-2483284-A (GB)
Title: Packing system for delicate goods
Inventor: WILKINSON PAUL
IPC: B65B5/06
Filed: 2010-09-03
Abstract: A packing system for collecting together multiple articles and delivering them to a receptacle 50 such as a box, comprises a packing system (10) comprising a product accumulation station (12) and a filling point (14) having a lowering system (16, figure 5), wherein said lowering system comprises a hinged lowering plate (16a) pivotally connected at a hinge (18) to said filling point (14) and being connected to an actuator (20) for actuation of said plate (16) between a first product receiving position (A) and a second product delivering position (B). The receptacle (50) may be positioned using a receptacle conveying mechanism which comprises a lateral conveyor (52) and a vertical conveyor (54) configured to raise the receptacle towards the filling point (14). The packing system may be used in the food packing industry where such damage is extremely undesirable but also lends itself to use in the packing of other products.
Patent GB-2484100-A (GB)
Title: A fluid recirculation method and device
Inventor: SINCLAIR DERICK JOHN
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2010-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and or system for reducing water wastage in a water supply system by re-circulating cold water that reaches' a water outlet until such time that the water reaching the water outlet is at a predetermined temperature. The diverted water is directed to a pump 34 to increase the pressure of the diverted water above the pressure of the water supply 21, before reintroducing the diverted water back into the water supply system. Later embodiments relate to a control means I for a device 32 that increases the pressure of diverted water from a fluid-saving device so that it can be introduced back into a closed system. The control means may comprise a housing (2 figure 1) having a first chamber (7 figure 1) with an inlet (3 figure 1) that is connectable to a source of redirected fluid, a second chamber (8 figure 1) with an aperture (5 figure 1) that is open to the atmosphere, and a third chamber (9 figure 1) with an outlet (4 figure 1) that is connectable to an electric pump.
Patent GB-2486487-A (GB)
Title: Instant Coffee
Inventor: IMISON TOM PHILIP
IPC: A23F5/14
Filed: 2010-12-16
Abstract: The present invention provides an instant coffee composition comprising soluble coffee particles having internal pores, wherein at least some of the internal pores contain a pressurised gas, and wherein the soluble coffee particles are provided with finely-ground insoluble coffee material on an outer surface thereof. A method of using finely ground coffee to reduce agglomeration of a soluble coffee composition is also disclosed. Finely ground insoluble coffee is also used to improve the stability of foam formed on a coffee product.
Patent GB-2483318-A (GB)
Title: Activating software functionality using codes
Inventor: MORLEY JASON BARRIE
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2011-01-24
Abstract: Activating functionality on a mobile device, by installing said software on said mobile device and registering in the mobile deviceâ  s operating system a link between the universal resource identifier (URI) scheme and the application. When a code, such as a barcode is scanned in or received by email or near field communication, passing the code URI to the installed software to activate a function of the software. The code includes a code URI comprising an application URI scheme and activation data for the item of software. The running of software processes on activation data validates that the data conforms to an allowed format. The activation may be of an application for the mobile smart phone licensed from an application store.
Patent GB-2489052-A (GB)
Title: Breathing apparatus with cylinders and housings
Inventor: FARNABY JAMES
IPC: A62B9/04
Filed: 2011-03-18
Abstract: There is disclosed a harness 10 for breathing apparatus 1 which is arranged to support a plurality of cylinders 100 of breathable gas side-by-side and is arranged to be worn on the back of a wearer. The harness 10 comprises upper and lower longitudinally spaced housings 14, 16 coupled together by a longitudinally extending back member 18. The upper and lower housings 14, 16 are arranged to retain upper and lower portions of each cylinder respectively.
Patent GB-2490322-A (GB)
Title: An exercise harness with a plurality of connection points for a resistive force
Inventor: SMITH GRAHAM
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: An exercise harness comprising a torso engaging portion, shoulder straps 16 for attaching the harness to a user and a plurality of connection members 26 on the back of the harness which are adapted for attaching a resistive force to. The connection members 26 may be attached at or above a lumbar region of the spine of a user and there may be a strap to partially transfer force from a lower connection member to an upper area of the harness. The connection members 26 may be positioned in linear series and be symmetrically spaced either side of a userâ  s spine. A shock cord or rope may be used to apply the resistive force and the device may be used to improve a userâ  s body position when scrummaging. The device may also be used for cycling, golf, rowing, cricket, weight lifting or skiing.
Patent GB-2483739-A (GB)
Title: An agility training ring with a high friction material disposed in a groove
Inventor: WHALL RICHARD JAMES
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: An agility ring with a body defining a loop and at least one groove in the body which may receive an adherence means 6. The adherence means 6 may be designed to have high friction or non slip properties to help hold the device still when positioned on the floor and may be rubber. The body may be hexagon shaped and made up of a plurality of sections 4 which may have hinged connections to allow them to pivot between a plurality of fixed positions. Alternatively the segments 4 may be glued or welded together. The inserts 6 may be coarse, treaded or studded. Colour coding means may also be provided on the rings. The rings may be positioned in a pattern to define a training drill.
Patent GB-2479337-A (GB)
Title: Combination of a 17 alpha-hydroxylase/c17, 20-lyase inhibitor with an additional therapeutic agent
Inventor: CASEBIER DAVID
IPC: A61K31/58
Filed: 2010-02-05
Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating cancer in which a therapeutically-effective amount of a 17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase inhibitor is administered to a subject in need thereof, including a subject with a refractory cancer and/or a subject currently undergoing another cancer treatment, wherein the 17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase inhibitor is administered in combination with a therapeutically-effective amount of at least one additional therapeutic agent, including, but not limited to, another anti-cancer agent or a steroid.
Patent GB-2494918-A (GB)
Title: Thermal laminator
Inventor: CHAN ANDY WAH YIU
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 2011-09-23
Abstract: A laminator with improved thermal performance has a heating chamber 20 holding two pairs of laminating rollers 22, 23, 24, 25 between which sheet material 29 is fed along a planar path 28. The two rollers on each side of the path have a respective heating element 32, 33 and thermal conductor bar 34, 35. The thermal conductor bars are disposed between the pairs of rollers on opposing sides of the path to one another, and spaced apart from the heating elements so as to be primarily heated by radiant energy. Heat shields 26, 27 are disposed on opposing sides of the path to one another, each having a concave surface 56, 57 extending about the two rollers on each side of the path and directing radiant to energy toward the rollers. The heat shields are spaced apart from the respective heating elements they enclose within a cavity bounded by the heat shields and outer surfaces of the rollers.
Patent GB-2495308-A (GB)
Title: Filter cleaning device
Inventor: TURNER ROGER
IPC: B01D41/00
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: A filter cleaning device 10 comprises a cleaning chamber 18 operable to receive a gas filter to be cleaned, the cleaning chamber having an inlet 22 through which a gas flow can be admitted and an outlet 24 for gas flow leaving the cleaning chamber, the inlet and outlet being arranged such that the airflow is forced to pass through at least a part of the filter when inserted. The filter cleaning device further comprises a mechanical agitation arrangement 50 operable, in one mode of operation, to generate a linear oscillation along an axis of the filter when inserted. Preferably the filter is rotatable about an axis of rotation. Advantageously the filter cleaning device is an air filter cleaner and may be used to clean air filters of the pleated type such as vehicle air filters (such as for cars, trucks, trains or helicopters) filters for drilling and/or mining equipment, vacuum cleaner filters. The filters need not be pleated and may comprise any suitable filter medium which can be cleaned through the application of a pressurised gas flow and through mechanical vibration.
Patent GB-2497746-A (GB)
Title: Packaging comprising board and body movable between secured and separable positions
Inventor: KEMPSON JUSTIN
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: Packaging 10 comprises a planar board 20 for supporting a product, particularly a foodstuff such as a cake, and a shell-like body 30 defining a chamber 32 for receiving the product. The chamber has an opening 34 that is covered by the board when the board is attached to the body. The board and body together have at least one pair of interengageable profiles 40, 50 for securing them together. The interengageable profiles allow relative movement between the board and body, preferably about a central axis, between a first position in which they are secured together and a second position in which they are separable from one another. One of the profiles may be a channel for receiving the other. Preferably the inner surface of one of the profiles and outer surface of the other have complementary cam profiles configured to engage upon rotation and be separated upon counter rotation.
Patent GB-2486077-A (GB)
Title: Package for pharmeceutical products with means for allowing internal bar codes to be scanned
Inventor: GELARDI JOHN A
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an outer package (10) for containing an inner package (20) that is marked on its surface with a bar code (25). The outer package includes a cut out area (15) on its surface. The bar code marked on the inner package is displayed through the cut out area of the outer package when the inner package is completely inserted into the outer package. The outer package can be made of a hard plastic shell or a paperboard container. The inner package can be a blister pack or a box small enough to fit within the outer package.
Patent GB-2484646-A (GB)
Title: Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment
Inventor: BECKER REINHARD
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2010-07-20
Abstract: In a device for optically scanning and measuring an environment, which device is designed as a laser scanner (10), having a center (C10), which defines for a scan the stationary reference system of the laser scanner (10) and the center (Ci) of this scan, a light emitter (17) which emits an emission light beam (18), a light receiver (21), which receives a reception light beam (20) which is reflected by an object (O) in the environment of the laser scanner (10) or scattered otherwise, a control and evaluation unit (22) which determines, for a multitude of measuring points (X) of the scan, at least the distance (d) between the center (Ci) and the object (O), wherein the laser scanner (10), for registering a scene with several scans having different centers (C1, C2,...), is movable as a whole between the centers (C1, C2,...), a scanner mouse (30) is provided as an optical device for registering the path followed by the laser scanner as a whole between the different centers (C1, C2,...), which scanner mouse is assigned to the laser scanner (10) and optically registers the movement of the laser scanner as a whole, relative to a reference surface (G).
Patent GB-2506338-A (GB)
Title: A method of localisation and mapping
Inventor: CAMPBELL DIAMID ARCHIBALD
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2012-07-30
Abstract: A method of localisation and mapping comprising: capturing pictures of a building or object 8 using a video camera 2; detecting a gravitational vertical direction with respect to the video camera to detect vertical features of the construction in the images; detecting horizontal features (AB, BC, CD, DA, fig. 5(1)) of the structure in the images; and using the detected vertical direction and the detected orientation of the horizontal features (AB, BC, CD, DA, fig. 5(1)) to detect the orientation of the building in the images. A map of captured image points (20, fig. 7B) may be generated and used to track the cameras location. Different quality levels may be associated with degrees of certainty in the points positions. A pseudorandom function or value may be associated with each point. Key-frames may be detected within the images. Motion or position detectors may be associated with the camera. A tracking thread may perform camera position tracking and a mapping thread may perform detected point mapping.
Patent GB-2506433-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive absorbent mattress protector
Inventor: OXFORD JACQUELINE
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 2012-10-01
Abstract: This application relates to an absorbent article 1 comprising an absorbent layer and one or more adhesive strips for attaching the article to a mattress. It also provides a package containing one or more of the absorbent articles of the invention. It further relates to use of an absorbent article and a method for protecting a mattress from leakage of menstrual fluid. The mattress protector is preferably made of cotton, is oval in shape, has an area of at least 600cm2, a thickness of less than 1cm and is biodegradable. The article 1 may have fold lines 2 and a textured edge 3.
Patent GB-2507753-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic configuration of virtual appliances
Inventor: SIMEONI MAURIZIO
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2012-11-07
Abstract: A method for deploying a virtual appliance onto a data processing system solution comprises instantiating the virtual appliance with a basis configuration (450), determines a value of a set of environmental features associated with the virtual processing environment and downloading (475) a set of local software programs (470) onto the virtual appliance according to the values of the features. The downloaded programs may then be installed onto the virtual appliance. The basic configuration may include a deployment agent which undertakes the determining and downloading step. The determining step may submitting a query to a deployment server (405) and receiving a response. The environmental feature may include a line to an external program.
Patent GB-2494558-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for providing tubing into a subsea well
Inventor: PORTMAN LANCE NIGEL
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2011-05-18
Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus useful for providing tubing into an underwater well includes at least one surface injector configured to control movement of the tubing into and out of the well and at least one underwater injector configured to apply pushing and pulling forces to the tubing.
Patent GB-2508373-A (GB)
Title: Housing for low voltage system with cooling airflow
Inventor: LIE TIM
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a housing for a low voltage system, the housing comprises: a frame 5 for housing a number of electrical devices, such as switchgear, arranged in slots of the frame, the frame has at least a bottom wall, two vertical side walls and a top wall; a first channel 14 having an air inlet near the bottom of the frame; a second channel 15 having an air outlet near the top of the frame; at least one electrical device 6, 7, 8 arranged in the frame, the device having a device air inlet and a device air outlet; wherein the device air inlet is connected to the first channel and the device air outlet is connected to the second channel. This arrangement results in heat be transferred from the devices to the air passing through the devices.
Patent GB-2498087-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas guide element
Inventor: RAJAGOPAL VIJAYA
IPC: F01N13/08
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: An exhaust gas guide element 16, for an exhaust gas system of a combustion engine, comprises a first exhaust pipe 18 which has a first length portion 22 through which exhaust gas of the combustion engine flows. The exhaust gas guide element also comprises a second exhaust pipe 20 which has a second length portion 24 which extends at an angle or perpendicularly to the first length portion, and through which exhaust gas flows. The second length portion is fluidically connected with the first exhaust pipe. The second exhaust pipe has a third length portion 26 which is fluidically connected to the second length portion, and extends parallel to the first length portion. The third length portion is received within the first length portion, and has a through opening 28 for the exhaust gas. The third length portion may be off0centre relative to the first length portion. The first and third length portions may have different cross-sectional shapes. The exhaust gas guide element is used to divide an exhaust gas flow into two separate flows.
Patent GB-2512877-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: SHARMA VIVEK
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A mobile communications system is described in which a mobile device is operable to communicate with base stations using a first radio technology and with other devices using a second radio technology. The mobile device maintains a control plane connection with a first base station (which may be a Macro eNB) and a user plane connection via a second base station (which may be a Pico or Femto eNB). If in-device co-existence interference is detected due to concurrent use of the first and second radio technologies, the mobile device provides assistance information to the base stations, based on which the base stations alleviate or reduce the effects of the detected interference. The assistance information may comprise in-device coexistence configuration data (e.g. idc-config data).
Patent GB-2513149-A (GB)
Title: Shower screen seal
Inventor: KING JOHN
IPC: A47K3/36
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a shower screen 22 seal assembly 20. The seal assembly comprises a base strip 38 and an elongate seal 40. The base strip has a channel 50 on one side which is adhesively bonded to the edge 30 of the shower screen glass panel, and a formation 62 on the opposite side. The seal strip has a formation 70 on one side which inter engages with the formation on the base strip which enables the sealing strip to be replaceable. The inter-engaging formations may comprise a dovetail rib and groove. The adhesive may be pressure activated or double sided tape adhesive. A later embodiment relates to a method of affixing the seal assembly.
Patent GB-2510208-A (GB)
Title: An actuator
Inventor: GREEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B64C25/58
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: An actuator 10 is provided. The actuator 10 is arranged to be movable between an extended condition and a compressed condition and being biased to an intermediate condition between and distinct from the extended condition and the compressed condition. The actuator 10 includes a damping device 40 arranged to define the damping coefficient of the actuator. The damping device 40 is arranged to provide a relatively low damping coefficient when the actuator is in a first condition distinct from the intermediate condition; and a relatively high damping coefficient when the actuator is in a second condition, the second condition being distinct from the first condition and being equal or adjacent to the intermediate condition. The damping device 40 takes the form of a metering pin of variable diameter which serves to vary the fluid diameter of the fluid flow path of the actuator 10 to define the damping coefficient of the actuator.
Patent GB-2499151-A (GB)
Title: Energy capture of time-varying energy sources by varying computation workload
Inventor: STANLEY-MARBELL PHILLIP
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and systems for managing computation workload in a computerized system (10) powered by an energy source (40). This invention relies first and foremost on adapting (S50     S60) computation workload at the computerized system according to a time-varying property of the power supplied by the energy source, such that power generated at the source is optimized. A feedback mechanism is accordingly implemented which changes power available for computation, e.g., to track a more efficient energy generation efficiency point at the source.
Patent GB-2503594-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the presence of lifesaving equipment in an enclosure
Inventor: MCCARRON JONATHAN
IPC: G01S17/04
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A lifesaving equipment monitoring device is provided for remotely monitoring the presence or absence of the equipment, for example floatation ring 8, within an enclosure, housing, or similar storage unit 7. The device comprises a distance / range detecting unit arranged to detect a distance to an object, wherein, if said object is detected at a predetermined distance, the lifesaving equipment is deemed to be present. The device can be directly mounted to an enclosure or housing 7, or alternatively mounted on a pole (9,fig.2) at an elevation beside or in close proximity to the enclosure or housing 7. One or more solar panels 3 may provide charge to a battery unit 6 which supplies power to the control unit electronics 4. A self-calibrating sensor 5 may be used to detect the presence or absence of the Life-saving equipment. The device communicates with a remote server on a predefined or user configurable time period via a wireless connection.
Patent GB-2519741-A (GB)
Title: Internet repeater apparatus
Inventor: GEBBETT NICHOLAS
IPC: H04W12/04
Filed: 2013-09-15
Abstract: An internet repeater apparatus for receiving and transmitting HTTP packet data is disclosed. It comprises two communications ports controlled by a microprocessor 40. The first port receives data transmitted from an internet data transmission device such as a router under a first set of internet security protocol passcodes. The second port transmits data to devices connected on a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) under a second different set of internet security protocol passcodes. The first and second ports may be wireless communication ports. The apparatus may function as a firewall, with data received on the first port being filtered according to rules which may relate to content or the time of day. Preferably, the repeater apparatus establishes a connection to the router, stores the router transmission passcodes, changes the transmission passcodes of the router, re-establishes communication with the router using the new passcodes, and transmits filtered data to the LAN using the original passcodes. Sets of instructions may be stored which emulate the operations required to change the internet security protocol passcodes of one or more different devices. A method of establishing a LAN comprising the provision of such apparatus is also disclosed.