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Patent GB-2488535-A (GB)
Title: Air Duct Attenuator
Inventor: CHEUNG RAYMOND
IPC: F02M35/12
Filed: 2011-02-21
Abstract: An attenuator for the air inlet tract of an internal combustion engine comprises an unobstructed tube 4 having a surrounding enclosure in the form of a drum 9 divided by end plates 10 and baffles 16 into a primary chamber 11 in fluid communication with the inlet tube via apertures or holes in the tube wall, and a secondary chamber 12 in fluid communication with the primary chamber via openings in the baffle. Two secondary chambers 12, 13 each associated with the primary chamber may be provided. The arrangement can be tuned to attenuate a wide range of frequencies. The arrangement may also be suitable for use for other non automotive applications where a fluid such as air passes through a duct.
Patent GB-2480523-A (GB)
Title: Safety guard for use with an agricultural power take off
Inventor: BARE ALLAN
IPC: A01B71/08
Filed: 2011-05-04
Abstract: A safety guard10for use with a wide angle joint on an agricultural power takeoff (PTO) shaft comprises a guard housing that extends around the joint when the guard is fitted. The guard housing comprises a first housing part12hingedly connected to a second housing part14to allow the first and second housing parts to open and close about a hinge19, a locking member50,54to lock the first housing part to the second and operable to be unlocked to allow the first and the second housing parts to be moved away from each other about the hinge. Each housing part includes a lip44,46on one end thereof, the lip having a profile to match a profile of an end bellows38to which the guard is attached. The safety guard may further comprise one or more internal members28,30,32,34to engage with a groove25provided in an outer surface of a guard support bearing24.
Patent GB-2491150-A (GB)
Title: Fungal insert for prolonging the shelf life of packaged food
Inventor: POYNTZ OLIVER
IPC: A23B7/148
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: Live edible fungal mycelium supported on growing medium is placed inside the packaging of a non-fungal food. The mycelium respires to reduce the concentration of oxygen and increase the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere within the package. This in turn inhibits the rate of respiration of fruit, vegetables and undesirable microorganisms, keeping the product fresher for longer. Preferably the fungal mycelium is Flammulina Populicola or any other edible filamentous fungi that is able to cope with refrigeration temperatures of 2ÂºC. A capsule for prolonging the shelf-life of non-fungal food enclosed in packaging comprises live edible fungal mycelium supported in a growing medium and enclosed in a film that it permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide. The film may be perforated with holes less than 0.3mm in diameter. The capsule is placed in gaseous communication with non-fungal food enclosed in packaging.
Patent GB-2491351-A (GB)
Title: A system for neutralising the residue of hydrogen production
Inventor: JENNINGS JAMES ROBERT
IPC: C01F7/066
Filed: 2011-05-27
Abstract: A system 1 is disclosed which includes a compression unit for generating hydrogen gas from water and a reaction material, resulting in generation of a residue, and for lowering the pH of the residue. The compression unit includes a reaction chamber 2 which is adapted to employ a chemical process to generate the hydrogen gas from water in an exothermic reaction with the reaction material. The reaction chamber is connected to a neutralisation unit, which contains carbon dioxide and supplies the residue in the reaction chamber with carbon dioxide to neutralise an alkali material therein. A control unit is connected to the neutralisation unit to control a quantity of carbon dioxide supplied to the reaction chamber to lower the pH of the residue material. Also disclosed is a system for lowering the pH of bauxite processing residue (red mud) by addition of carbon dioxide and a method for lowering the pH of alkaline materials by addition of carbon dioxide.
Patent GB-2480166-A (GB)
Title: Improved medical tube
Inventor: PULLEN JUDE
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A medical tube is described. The medical tube (10) comprises a tubular portion, an expandable portion (12) and a pilot balloon for monitoring pressure in the expandable portion. The pilot balloon (14) includes a pressure difference indicator (24) configured to move from a first position to a second position when a pressure difference between pressure inside the pilot balloon and pressure outside the pilot balloon exceeds a predetermined pressure difference threshold.
Patent GB-2479677-A (GB)
Title: Glazing panel investigation
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A method of investigating a glazing panel is disclosed in which a first investigation image of a target zone of the glazing panel is captured and a second investigation image of the target zone is captured. Image data from the first and second investigation images are combined to provide an output representative of the condition of the glazing panel at the target zone. The images may be contrast images one having a dark background present, the other having a light/reflective background present. A data file output comprises a digital image of a target zone of a glazing panel and a processed value derived from the image indicative of the condition of the panel at the target zone relative to a datum or scale or gauge level.
Patent GB-2483336-A (GB)
Title: Reading Tomogram Data from a Memory According to Specified Priority Order of Images
Inventor: MIZOBE HIDEAKI
IPC: G16H30/40
Filed: 2011-08-08
Abstract: A tomogram group Dl is formed from a plurality of object tomograms or measurement data for generating the object tomograms, wherein the tomograms Im 1, Im 2 etc. (Fig. 2) are parallel to a plane containing first and second directions and aligned in a third direction different from the first and second directions. A storage unit 304 stores the tomogram group Dl. A plurality of tomograms from the tomogram group are specified, e.g. corresponding to an anatomical region or lesion, and higher priorities are set for the specified tomograms or a number of tomograms adjacent to the specified tomograms than for other tomograms. Higher priorities may be set in descending order according to order of closeness to the specified tomograms. The images (or optionally partial images) forming the tomogram group are read from the storage unit in descending order of the set priorities, and are provided for subsequent processing.
Patent GB-2485458-A (GB)
Title: A putter with a relatively small ground contacting area
Inventor: WOODS DEREK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: A golf putter wherein when the putter is held in the desired address position the area of a cross section in a horizontal plane adjacent to the ground is significantly less than the greatest cross sectional area of the club in any horizontal plane. The putter head may have a core portion including the face plate which is denser than a peripheral portion. There may be an arrow on the top of the head to assist in alignment. The underside of the putter may be arranged to be at an angle of 5 to 20 degrees to a horizontal plane in the address position. The putter is designed to reduce drag when playing shots from the fringe of the green.
Patent GB-2482634-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor rotor
Inventor: HIPPEN WILL
IPC: H02K17/16
Filed: 2010-06-02
Abstract: A rotor for use in an electrical motor which includes an anti-expansion ring centrally mounted on the rotor to restrict the extent rotor elements mounted on a rotatable shaft may expand outward due to centrifugal forces generated when the motor is operated. Such motors are suited for use in high rotational speed environments such as electrically controlled turbochargers.
Patent GB-2501678-A (GB)
Title: Foam backed patient identification wristband.
Inventor: BRENNAN PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: A patient identification wristband / bracelet, particularly for infants and babies, comprises a cushioning strip of foamed plastic material and an adhesive label which is wrapped around the cushioning strip to hold it in place. The label adheres to the foam and to its own upper surface to form a continuous loop. The foamed plastic is preferably inert and latex free. The label is adapted to be printed upon at the moment of use. The cushioning strips may be provided in different lengths for use with adults, children and infants. The adhesive is sufficiently strong that the identification bracelet cannot be removed without destroying it.
Patent GB-2486861-A (GB)
Title: Radar
Inventor: OSWALD GORDON
IPC: G01S7/03
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: A radar receiver having an antenna. The antenna has an array of antenna elements. The receiver also includes a number of processing stages including a first processing stage adapted to process radar signals received via each antenna element of the array and a second processing stage adapted to serve the first processing stage. The processing stages are each arranged substantially parallel to one another, and to the antenna substrate.
Patent GB-2492029-A (GB)
Title: Floating support
Inventor: HANNUS HENRIK
IPC: B63B75/00
Filed: 2011-04-14
Abstract: A support (8) of the deep caisson type, with a longitudinal axis (O) has a lower portion (8c) in a body of water and an upper portion (8a) for support of a platform (2) above a water surface (F). The support comprises an extended portion (8b) in an area between the upper portion (8a) and the lower portion (8c), whereby the support's heave natural period is increased. The extended portion (8b) may comprise one or more internal storage chambers (18) and one or more ballast chambers (16).
Patent GB-2510801-A (GB)
Title: Compositions
Inventor: LOW ROBERT E
IPC: C08J9/14
Filed: 2012-11-06
Abstract: A heat transfer composition comprising from about 51 to about 59 % by weight trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze(E)) and from about 41 to about 49 % by weight 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a). The composition preferably has a low GWP and may further comprise a lubricant, a stabiliser or a flame retardant. The composition may be a refrigerant, a blowing agent, a foam or a sprayable composition. The composition may be used in a heat transfer device e.g. automotive air conditioning systems, chiller refrigeration systems. Also shown are methods of cooling, heating, extraction and cleaning using the composition.
Patent GB-2508874-A (GB)
Title: Sample Characteristic Determining Interferometric Apparatus
Inventor: XIANG JIANG
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: An interferometer apparatus comprising: a short coherence length or broadband light source S; a light director to direct light from the light source along a measurement path MP to a surface of a sample M1 and also along a reference path RP to a reference surface M2; a wavelength disperser to cause wavelength dispersion of light along one of the measurement and the reference paths; a combiner (at beamsplitter BS) to cause light from the sample surface and light from the reference surface to produce an interference pattern or interferogram. A detector D1 is provided to detect intensity values of the interference pattern as a function of wavelength; and a determiner to determine from the detected intensity values the wavelength at which the measurement and reference paths are balanced, wherein the wavelength disperser is at least one of a list comprising: a grating wavelength disperser, a prism wavelength disperser, and an optical dispersive medium.
Patent GB-2509311-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for determining residual data for encoding or decoding at least part of an image
Inventor: FRANCOIS EDOUARD
IPC: H04N19/103
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A method and device for determining residual data for encoding at least part of an image of an enhancement layer of video data. The video data is scalable and includes a base layer and at least one enhancement layer and a base layer. The enhancement layer is composed of processing blocks and the base layer is composed of elementary units, each having associated residual data. Each processing block spatially corresponds to one or more elementary units and the method comprises determining the number of elementary units corresponding to a processing block and using this in part to determine whether or not to use residual data of one or more corresponding elementary units for prediction of the processing block. Optionally, the angle and magnitude of motion vectors of each elementary unit are compared in order to select which units are used to predict the processing block. A corresponding device and computer program is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2501175-A (GB)
Title: A hand held blower with an insulating chamber
Inventor: MOLONEY PATRICK JOSEPH WILLIAM
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A hand held appliance such as a hairdryer comprises a fluid flow path 30 extending through the hairdryer from a fluid inlet 30a to a fluid outlet 40. The fluid flow path comprises two parallel sections e.g. an inlet section extending through the chamber and an outlet section (defined by walls 42 and 44) extending through a heater 46. Heater 46 is provided in the fluid flow path 30. A chamber, bounded by walls 112 and 44, provides a thermally insulating barrier between the external wall 112 and the heater 46. The chamber preferably extends around the heater 46, and is annular in shape. Preferably, the hairdryer comprises a tubular wall 18 defining a bore through which fluid flows through the hairdryer, and the insulating chamber is located between the tubular bore and the external wall 112.
Patent GB-2512136-A (GB)
Title: Seat apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: BHAT ADITYA
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2013-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a seat apparatus for a vehicle. The seat apparatus comprises a backrest with at least one support element for supporting a spinal area of a human occupant of the seat apparatus. The support element extends in the vertical direction of the backrest at least over a portion of the backrest. The support element has an adjustable volume and the seat apparatus comprises an adjusting device by means of which a fluid for adjusting the volume of the support element is capable of being conveyed into the support element and out of the support element. The support element may be designed as an inflatable bag. The support element may extend in the vertical direction of the backrest over the entire backrest.
Patent GB-2515729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to cylinder locks with thumb-turns
Inventor: JENNINGS DAVID
IPC: E05B17/04
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: A cylinder lock comprises a casing within which is rotatably mounted a core 7 for operating a latching mechanism, and a thumb-turn 11. The thumb-turn is axially movable longitudinally towards and away from the casing between first and second positions. A biasing means 12 such as a spring biases the thumb-turn into its first position in which it is disengaged from the core such that rotation of the thumb-turn is not transmitted to the core. The thumb-turn is movable against the bias into a second position wherein it engages the core 7 so that rotation of the thumb-turn rotates the core 7. Thumb-turn 11 may have a hollow extension 8 with protrusions/castellations 13b that intermesh with protrusion 13a on core 7 which may also include a hollow portion. A bolt 14 with a shoulder 16 may be connected to the core 7 and slidably received with the thumb-turn extension 8 to retain the thumb-turn.
Patent GB-2501407-A (GB)
Title: System and method for consolidating account data
Inventor: NAGEL CHARLES BRENTON
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: Embodiments include a method of mapping accounts from a plurality of accounting files to a set of standard accounts. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying an account type of a first account having a first account name, mapping the first account to a first one of a plurality of sub accounts of the account type, and combining an amount of the first account with an amount in the first one of the sub accounts.
Patent GB-2502207-A (GB)
Title: Zeolite catalyst containing metal
Inventor: BALLINGER TODD HOWARD
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2011-12-02
Abstract: Provided is a catalyst comprising (a) a zeolite material having a mean crystal size of at least about 0.5 Î¼m, having a CHA framework that contains silicon and aluminum, and having a silica-to-alumina mole ratio (SAR) of about 10 to about 25; and (b) an extra-framework promoter metal (M) disposed in said zeolite material as free and/or exchanged metal, wherein the extra-framework promoter metal is copper, iron, and mixtures thereof, and is present in a promoter metal-to-aluminum atomic ratio (M :AI) of about 0.10 to about 0.24 based on the framework aluminum; and optionally comprising (c) at least about 1 weight percent of cerium in said zeolite material, based on the total weight of the zeolite, wherein said cerium is present in a form selected from exchanged cerium ions, monomeric ceria, oligomeric ceria, and combinations thereof, provided that said oligomeric ceria has a particle size of less than 5 Î¼m.
Patent GB-2505826-A (GB)
Title: Waste receptacle system for securing a plurality of plastic liners
Inventor: COHEN BENYAMIN
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: A waste receptacle system (10) for securing a plurality of plastic liners, which comprises a waste receptacle (5), two or more plastic liners (9) in a compressed state which are extended along all of soiling susceptible surfaces of the waste receptacle (5), and a base element (15) underlying, and coupled to, at least a portion of the waste receptacle (5), for supporting the waste receptacle (5) and for applying an adjustable pressing force to the two or more liners (9). An outwardly facing liner of the two or more liners (9) is removable from the system (10) when the pressing force is reduced and is secured and irremovable from the system (10) when the pressing force is increased.
Patent GB-2505829-A (GB)
Title: Plate heater and refrigeration cycle device
Inventor: ITO DAISUKE
IPC: F28F3/08
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a plate heat exchanger configured so that fluid entering the heat exchanger is evenly distributed to heat exchange conduits. A plate heat exchanger (100) is provided with: a primary pipe (210) which is a primary pipe inserted in a first stack direction conduit (41) in such a manner that the longitudinal direction of the primary pipe (210) is aligned with the stack direction (X); and secondary pipes (220) which are secondary pipes communicating with the inner space of the primary pipe (210) and which are disposed at the primary pipe (210) at the positions of first conduits (21). The secondary pipes are configured in such a manner that the length of protrusions (223) protruding from the inner diameter-side surface of the primary pipe (210) into the inner space of the primary pipe (210) decreases with progressive positions in the direction (X) of insertion of the primary pipe (210) into the first stack direction conduit (41).
Patent GB-2521471-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mounting to a vehicle
Inventor: MASON BELINDA
IPC: B65D65/12
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: The present application relates to a protective cover 101 for a vehicle accessory 1 to be mounted in an aperture of a vehicle 3. The protective cover includes a centre panel 103, first and second longitudinal flaps 109, 111, and first and second lateral flaps 105, 107. The protective cover can be arranged in first and second operative configurations. In the first operative configuration (figures 9B-D), the first and second lateral flaps are folded inwardly over the centre panel over lateral ends of the vehicle accessory to form a protective cover. In the second operative configuration, the first and second lateral flaps are folded outwardly, such that, in use, when the centre panel is positioned at least partially to overlie a tailgate of the vehicle, the lateral flaps extend over the lateral edges of the tailgate to cover the sides of the tailgate. The accessory may comprise a temporary seating arrangement which can be removably fastened to the vehicle in a tailgate aperture.
Patent GB-2522010-A (GB)
Title: Back-friendly device and back-friendly method for the game of golf
Inventor: FITZPATRICK PETER J
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2014-01-02
Abstract: Back-friendly device for the game of golf comprises a ball engagement portion 30 adapted to releasably engage with a golf ball 1 and a release mechanism 20 for releasing the golf ball from the engagement portion by a remote action without requiring the golf player to stoop or bend down. The golf ball may be held by elastic finger-like projections 31 and remotely released through a hand operated cord 40 operating a lever arm 20 adapted to engage and release the ball. The device may also include a golf tee engagement portion adapted to releasably engage a golf tee (2, figure 5D). Accordingly, a golf tee can be placed in the ground and a golf ball can be positioned and released from the ball engagement portion such that it is balanced on the golf tee without stooping of the golf player.
Patent GB-2524841-A (GB)
Title: Drinking liquid dispensing device
Inventor: BROWNE-WILKINSON OLIVER
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: The drinking liquid dispensing device (2, Fig.1) comprising a plurality of tubes each tube having a diameter less than l mm. This enables the flow of the beverage (e.g. beer) to become laminar during dispensing to reduce agitation and therefore foam or froth. The device may comprise more than 100 tubes. The device may have an inlet and an outlet end and the axes of the tubes at the inlet end may be parallel to the axes of the tubes at the outlet end. The diameter of the tubes may be less than 0.75 or 0.5mm.
Patent GB-2527496-A (GB)
Title: Energy efficient heat pumps for warm dry homes
Inventor: STEPHENS DAVID HUW
IPC: F24F3/153
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: An assemblage of devices which act together to provide a user with thermal comfort and ventilation within a building whilst minimising fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The system comprises an input dehumidifier (an air to air heat pump) which is configured to supply pre-warmed dehumidified air into a structure. Additionally the input dehumidifier is controlled by a hygrostat which maintains a comfortable minimum relative humidity within the room into which the air is delivered. Preferably the dehumidified fresh air is blown into a house, to mix with warm air recirculated by a fan convector. This fan convector may be served by an air to water heat pump housed in a transparent enclosure that warms the air source with solar energy. Additionally a ground source heat pump and generator can be added to supplement the system providing warm water and air respectively.
Patent GB-2528636-A (GB)
Title: Window frame for installation in an opening of a pond or aquarium structure
Inventor: CLAPHAM RICHARD
IPC: E06B5/00
Filed: 2014-06-07
Abstract: A window frame structure 16 for installation in an opening in a wall of a pond, swimming pool or aquarium structure providing a watertight seal between a transparent panel 4 and a pond lining, comprising a strip 19 of frame members 13-15, an inner flange 2 which abuts on the inner surface 8 of the pond or aquarium structure and an outer flange 1 with attachment means such as silicon adhesive for a straight or curved transparent panel 4. The window frame 16 is preferably constructed of 316 stainless steel, or other metal or plastic, with at least a bottom 13 and two side 14 frame members. In one embodiment there is no top frame member 13, leaving the top edge of the transparent panel visible. The frame can be manufactured to fit openings having different shapes, sizes and thicknesses, including circular shaped openings. There are projecting lugs 3 attached to the external surface 21 of the window frame to assist with secure installation of the window frame into the pond wall.