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Patent GB-2483913-A (GB)
Title: Pipe attachment
Inventor: SHEARD JULIAN
IPC: F16L55/168
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A pipe attachment comprises a flexible waterproof membrane (1) and a hinged, spring operated engagement element (2). The pipe attachment can be secured to a leaking domestic plumbing pipe (3) accommodating both a leak source and any imperfections or distortions within close proximity (4). The attachment is preferably used as an emergency temporary repair before a more permanent repair can be made. The pipe attachment can be re-used several times, instantly and directly onto wet surfaces, high or low pressure leaks, discharging either hot or cold water, without having to isolate or shut down the supply and without the use of tools.
Patent GB-2477207-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a rack bar haulage system to a conveyor.
Inventor: HILL NIGEL
IPC: E21C29/02
Filed: 2011-01-21
Abstract: A rack bar haulage system comprising part of the drive system for moving a mining machine along a conveyor wherein the rack bar 107 is mounted on a bracket (clog) 10 and fixed by a pin 111 inserted through a first opening in a sidewall 116 of the bracket and being received in an opening in the other sidewall 116 which has a portion 138 which is smaller than the diameter of the pin such that it forms a pocket so that the pin can not pass through the sidewall opening. The pin may be secured by a plate 120.
Patent GB-2474399-A (GB)
Title: System and method of operating gas turbine engine with an alternative working fluid
Inventor: ACKERMANN JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: F02C3/22
Filed: 2009-06-24
Abstract: A gas turbine engine system (100) is provided. The gas turbine engine includes a gas turbine engine (10) comprising at least one compressor (14,18,118), at least one combustion chamber (120) downstream from the at least one compressor, and at least one turbine (26,30) downstream from the at least one combustion chamber, the at least one combustion chamber coupled in flow communication to a source of hydrocarbonaceous fuel (130) and to a source of oxygen (132), the gas turbine engine operable with a working fluid (150) that is substantially nitrogen-free, an exhaust gas (108) conditioning system coupled between a discharge outlet of the gas turbine engine and an inlet of the gas turbine engine, the exhaust gas conditioning system receives all of the exhaust discharged from the gas turbine engine, and a sequestration chamber (142) for storing carbon dioxide, the sequetration chamber coupled to the gas turbine engine for receiving working fluid bled from the turbine upstream from the at least one combustion chamber.
Patent GB-2477420-A (GB)
Title: Reducing transmission of synchronisation information in a frame-based data transmission system
Inventor: BJARNASON ELIAS
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2011-01-28
Abstract: In a frame-based data transmission of data including voice data, synchronization information is transmitted in only some of the transmitted frames in an operating mode without payload data transmission. This allows synchronisation to be maintained such that when payload data is once again ready for transmission, a connection can quickly be resumed. With synchronization information transmitted in only some of the frames transmission power is reduced and therefore also power consumption, whilst still allowing rapid resumption of communication between a mobile part and a base station. Suitable for use in a dummy bearer operating mode of the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) standard.
Patent GB-2488525-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle having an auxiliary driveline with a temperature responsive clutch
Inventor: STARES PETE
IPC: B60K23/08
Filed: 2011-02-18
Abstract: An all terrain motor vehicle comprises an engine 11 which may be connected by a clutch 17, a gearbox 18 and a pair for drive shafts 19 to front wheels 12, 13 and an auxiliary driveline 10 which connects the engine to rear wheels 14, 15. The auxiliary driveline 10 comprises a power transfer unit 24 having a power transfer clutch 22 which couples a main drive shaft 23 to the gearbox 18. In a first mode the front wheels12, 13 may be driven by the engine 11 and in a second mode the rear wheel 14, 15 may additionally be driven by the engine 11 so that the vehicle is four wheel drive mode. In the first mode controller 40 automatically operates the clutch 22 in response to an operating temperature of the vehicle, e.g. differential oil temperature or ambient temperature, so that the engine 11 drives the rear wheels 14, 15 and temperature of associated lubricant is increased.
Patent GB-2485851-A (GB)
Title: Electronic shelf label with optical touch switch for changing display
Inventor: BYUN GI YOUNG
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2011-03-04
Abstract: An electronic shelf label 100 comprises an image display unit 110 displaying a first image, a sensor unit 220a and a processor unit 130. The sensor unit is a light sensor forming part of an optical touch switch which detects the change in luminosity as a finger touches the switch. The processing unit determines whether the signal output by the sensor unit is a valid image switching signal and switches the first image to a second image accordingly. The signal is a valid image switching signal when a detection duration time of the signal is longer than a predetermined first threshold time. The electronic shelf label can switch a plurality of images and reduce the influence of disturbance or spurious signals preventing unnecessary image switching. Further, the electronic shelf label can provide product-related information for a purchaser and/or inventory information for a manager. A further sensor unit 220b may be provided for displaying a further image.
Patent GB-2489252-A (GB)
Title: Head and arm modules for consumer product hanger
Inventor: EAST STEVEN
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 2011-03-22
Abstract: In a first embodiment, an arm module for a consumer product hanger comprises an arm connector 2212 configured to allow for connection to a head module 2101 for a consumer product and/or another arm module 2301 for a consumer product hanger. In a second embodiment a head module 1101 comprises a hook end 1121 and a head connector end comprising a head connector 1114 configured to allow the head module to be connected to one or more a consumer product hanger arm modules 1211. The connectors may be releasable or otherwise allow for repeated connection and the connections may be rotary. The or each arm module may comprise a consumer product rail 2211 configured to carry one or more items of clothing.
Patent GB-2489479-A (GB)
Title: Portable Wheelchair Lifting Assembly
Inventor: GREEN PAUL DERBY
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: A portable wheelchair lifting assembly 10 is provided for loading and unloading a physically disabled person to and from a vehicle to allow their operation of that vehicle, such as a fork lift truck or digger. The wheelchair lifting assembly comprises a platform 12 for supporting a wheelchair (14 fig. 6) and a wheelchair user, a pneumatic or hydraulic drive system 24 to control ascent and descent of the platform, a barrier 36, 40, 56, 60 at each side of the platform, a first said barrier 36 being a ramp for providing wheelchair access onto the platform, and a second said barrier 40 being moveable to facilitate a wheelchair user transferring between their wheelchair (14 fig. 6) and a location exterior of the assembly. The second barrier 40 may comprise a pivotable arm 46 with locking means 52. A footplate 28 may extend at least partially around the platform 12 and may include at least one hinged bridging portion 32. The ramp 36 and drive system 24 may be operated from the platform 24 by means of flexible elongate assistance device 38 or a winch and by means of user console (72 fig. 3) respectively.
Patent GB-2476431-A (GB)
Title: Hair cosmetic composition
Inventor: SASAO YUKI
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 2010-05-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a hair cosmetic composition for dyeing/bleaching hair or removing dye from hair. The hair cosmetic composition contains a fatty acid ester that is an ester of an alcohol and a fatty acid having 10 or less carbon atoms, a linear higher fatty acid, a polyethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of not less than 6,000, an alkaline agent and an oxidizing agent.
Patent GB-2493342-A (GB)
Title: Electronic display to indicate the length of a vehicle to other road users
Inventor: CHAPMAN ROBERT
IPC: B60Q1/50
Filed: 2011-07-28
Abstract: An electronic display device is adapted to be placed at the rear of a vehicle, typically a long vehicle (LGV or HGV), and display the length of the vehicle. The device may also be connected to a GPS unit and display the speed of the vehicle, as well as the estimated time to pass or overtake the vehicle. A rear view camera may also be incorporated into the device. The display may be provided by light emitting diodes (LEDs) and may be reprogrammable so it can be used with different vehicles or trailers. The device may be fitted to the vehicle via electrically operated magnetic fixings, or by using screw fixings. The device may be 30 cm by 30 cm.
Patent GB-2495540-A (GB)
Title: Split power supply for a brushless motor controller
Inventor: NORTH GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: H02J1/08
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: Normally a brushless motor controller requires the use of a complex system of multiple, isolated power supplies to operate the high power output transistors which drive the motor. This invention simplifies this using a single split-rail supply A-B-C comprising a low power supply A-B which powers the controllers and high power supply B-C which powers the brushless motor F. The positive connection of the high power supply is shared with the ground connection of the low power supply. This invention provides a method of powering the brushless motor and controller from the same power supply thus decreasing complexity and ultimately cost
Patent GB-2484840-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for tensioning a buoy to an anchoring location
Inventor: TOMAS JULEK ROMUALD
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2010-06-29
Abstract: Tensioning apparatus is provided for tensioning a tether T extending between a first structure (10, Fig 9) and second structure (F1-4, Fig 9). A support bracket 24 is provided for attaching the apparatus with respect to the first structure. A tether holding arrangement 26 is provided for securing the tether with respect to the apparatus. A pivotable articulating member having a tether receiving channel (36, Fig 14) therethrough is provided, the receiving channel having a longitudinal axis A-A substantially aligned with a tether departure axis. A support socket 30 is adapted to pivotably receive the pivotable articulating member such that movement of the tether departure axis away from alignment with the receiving channel longitudinal axis results in corresponding pivotal movement of the pivotable articulating member with respect to the socket. A method of installing a production buoy using such tensioning apparatus is also described.
Patent GB-2497728-A (GB)
Title: Statin formulations for transmucosal delivery
Inventor: SAMS MARTIN JAMES
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2011-12-14
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the transmucosal delivery of a stain comprises a statin and a carrier in which the statin is soluble or forms a suspension or emulsion. The statin may be lipophilic, preferably selected from simvastatin, atorvastatin, lovastatin, pitavastatin or a salt thereof, and the carrier may be an oil that comprises a glyceride wherein the statin is solubilised in the carrier. Alternatively, the lipophilic statin may be combined with an aqueous carrier where the statin is suspended or emulsified in the carrier. The statin may also be hydrophilic, preferably selected from fluvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin or a salt thereof and the carrier may be an aqueous solution where the statin is solubilised in the carrier provided that if the statin is pravastatin then the composition has a pH of at least 8 and is substantially free of ethanol. Alternatively, the hydrophilic statin may be combined with an oil carrier comprising a glyceride, wherein the statin is suspended or emulsified in the carrier, provided that if the statin is pravastatin then the composition is substantially free of ethanol. Preferably, the oil carrier is medium chain triglyceride or a macrogolglyceride, in particular, caprylocaproyl macrogolglyceride. Preferably, the formulation is delivered buccally or sublingually. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a statin for use in inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in vivo, wherein the composition is delivered via the transmucosal route is also outlined.
Patent GB-2497813-A (GB)
Title: Timing-based positioning
Inventor: ROUSU SEPPO
IPC: G01S5/10
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: A mobile receiver UE determines the time of arrival TOA or time difference of arrival TDOA / OTDOA of signals from different LTE or LTE-A cellular telephone base stations eNB1, eNB2, eNB3 at different times and/or at different frequencies. It also detects movement (speed, velocity, acceleration, and/or direction of movement) using an accelerometer, gyroscope or magnetometer, and compares the detected movement with a threshold. These are transmitted to a base station to be forwarded through a network to a location centre E-SMLC which determines the position of the mobile unit UE using a probabilistic approach to determine the most likely position.
Patent GB-2489596-A (GB)
Title: Differential screw assembly for gate valve
Inventor: OLVERA ALFRED
IPC: F16K31/50
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: An assembly 20 for actuating a valve 22 has a differential screw assembly 30, 32, 36, 40 that provides greater actuating force when the valve is in a portion of its movement that experiences high resistance. The actuating assembly 20 is selectively changeable into a direct drive configuration when the valve is in a lower resistance portion of its movement. A sliding sleeve 34 moves axially within the actuating assembly 20 and has a profile that is dimensioned to alter the actuating assembly configuration.
Patent GB-2491044-A (GB)
Title: A customizable modular shower system
Inventor: SANSUM NIGEL PAUL
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a customizable ablutionary system i.e. a shower system comprising a modular mixer valve 1 having a main body part 2 housing a valve for connection to supplies of hot and cold water. A detachable accessory part 8 is connected to the main body part 2 via a transfer port to receive outlet water from the valve. The accessory part 8 has an outlet 4 separate from the transfer port for connection to a water delivery device such as a flexible hose for a shower handset. The system can be customized by connecting different accessory parts 8 having different functionality to the main body part 2. In other embodiments the outlet may be provided in the main body part. Several accessory parts may be connected in series and water may flow through none, some or all of the accessory parts.
Patent GB-2502991-A (GB)
Title: Threshold voltage programming of an ISFET floating gate
Inventor: TOUMAZOU CHRISTOFER
IPC: G01N27/414
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A device and method for threshold voltage programming of an Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor (ISFET) is of particular use in matching ISFETs in an array, which may be used in biological reaction monitoring. A circuit comprises an Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor (ISFET) having a floating gate and two tunnelling inputs Vt+ and Vt- coupled by capacitors Ct+ and Ct- to the floating gate for bidirectional electron tunneling to program a charge on the floating gate. The field programmable circuit enables calibration of ISFETs in an array to bring electrical parameters to a desirable point.
Patent GB-2505878-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device with housing-integrated functionalities
Inventor: KERANEN ANTTI
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: Electronic device comprising housing 210, such as a cover, comprising housing material molded to embed a plurality of functional elements associated with at least two different functionalities: a first element comprises user touch-based control input sensing components (strain, resistive, capacitive, optical) for user input acquisition and a second element comprises tactile and/or vibration components (e.g. piezoelectric actuators) providing the electronic device with tactile or vibrating alarm or feedback. First and second components can be on one base component 204. Moulding incorporates over-molding (injection molding). The housing can be replaceable via snap-fit. Third embedded element (microphone, loudspeaker, data processing device, memory chip, communications chip, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor) can be provided. A correÂ­sponding method of manufacture comprises: producing base material 204; placing components on base; placing base with components into mould; inject molten material; place components into the mold on preferred places; holding mold under pressure.
Patent GB-2495845-A (GB)
Title: Child seat with anchoring harness
Inventor: CHENG CHIN-MING
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: The present application describes child seats 1 having anchoring harnesses 16â that attach with an external anchorage fixture, such as the anchorage fixture provided in a vehicle. The child seat comprises a seat portion 12â and an anchoring harness 16â. The seat portion has a lower surface 12B, an upper surface 12A for providing sitting support, and a rear edge 12C defining a rear border of the lower and upper surfaces. The seat portion is provided with an armrest 14â protruding from the upper surface. The anchoring harness includes a fastener 162â for attaching with an external anchorage fixture for holding the child seat in place. The anchoring harness is connected with the seat portion at a location adjacent to the rear edge and the armrest. Also claimed is a child seat having an anchoring harness attached with the seat portion adjacent a rear edge, the anchoring harness attaching with and detaching from the seat portion.
Patent GB-2503303-A (GB)
Title: Foldable travel bag
Inventor: LOUDENSLAGER JOHN H
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2013-02-11
Abstract: A foldable travel bag 100 comprises at least two reinforcement elements 102, 104 coupled to a hinge joint portion (106, figure 2), and a flexible cover portion 108 extending between the reinforcement elements. The flexible cover portion defines a sealable housing to store an elongate object and is configured to contract in response to the reinforcement elements being in a folded position. The flexible cover portion is also configured to expand in response to the reinforcement elements being in an unfolded position. A locking unit may be configured to releasably lock the plurality of reinforcement elements in a fully unfolded position. A fastener (164, figure 4) may be provided to retain the bag in a folded position and a handle (158, figure 4) may be used to carry the bag when folded. A method of manufacturing a foldable bag, a bag comprising tapering reinforcement elements and a foldable bag wherein reinforcement elements are configured to extend over a plurality of quadrants of the flexible cover are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2511736-A (GB)
Title: Patient-specific rehabilitative video games
Inventor: KLEIN DAVID MOSHE
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2013-03-06
Abstract: A method for generating a patient-specific, rehabilitative video game level comprises receiving a rehabilitative therapy plan for a patient 100, and automatically translating the therapy plan to a video game level configured for execution by a motion recognition gaming system executed using a gaming console 108. The therapy plan comprises one or more physical exercises, with the generated game level including game play which requires the patient to carry out those physical exercises during play of the game. The therapy plan is preferably prescribed by a therapist 102, and the method may be facilitated by a web-based system 104, 106. The nature and intensity of the physical exercises may vary during play of the video game level (see figures 2 & 10). In preferred embodiments the video game level includes representations of a game character (1600, fig 16; 1700, fig. 17), and the exercises performed by the patient are used as game character control inputs, with progression through and/or completion of the game level requiring movements and actions of the game character which elicit from the patient the required/prescribed physical exercises. A computing system configured to carry out the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2513598-A (GB)
Title: Protective headwear
Inventor: ALBERTELLI ALDINO
IPC: A42B3/12
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: A helmet 10 comprising an outer shell 12; an inner pad 14 configured to deform resiliently to cushion the head of a user; and a solid open-cell structure 18 wherein the outer shell is spaced apart from the inner pad by the solid open-cell foam material, the solid open-cell foam material deforming irreversibly in the event of an impact which applies a pressure greater than a selected threshold pressure, to absorb the energy of the impact. The open cell structure may be a frangible polymeric foam material such as phenolic resin, polystyrene, polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, polyvinylacetate, polyester or polyether foams, or foam rubber. The open cell material may deform by crushing or crumbling. The polymeric material preferably comprises a particulate reinforcing material such as clay, talc, vermiculite, metal oxides, refractories, glass microspheres, ash, coal dust, flour, silica, glass or asbestos fibres, natural or synthetic fibers, carbon black, or starches. The inner pad may be spaced from the outer helmet by a plurality of pillars 18a,b,c,d,e of the open cell material. The helmet preferably has an impact sensor and a communication interface for transmitting impact data to a remote device.
Patent GB-2502448-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal system
Inventor: MATTOCKS ANDREW
IPC: B65B9/02
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A waste disposal device for sealing waste and a cassette for dispensing film are disclosed. A cassette 400 comprises first and second portions 402,404 comprising respective first and second film dispensers. The first portion 402 is mechanically connected to the second portion 404. The cassette is moveable between a first, compact configuration and a second, extended configuration. The waste disposal device comprises first and second rollers 600, 602, each comprising first and second end portions and a joining portion 608 therebetween. The end portions of the first and second rollers 600,602 are arranged to receive and seal first and second film portions therebetween as the first and second rollers rotate. The joining portions of the first and second rollers 600,602 are arranged to define an aperture 606 for receiving waste in a first rotary configuration of the rollers and to seal the first and second film portions therebetween in a second rotary configuration of the first and second rollers.