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Patent GB-2503261-A (GB)
Title: Inlet device
Inventor: TURNER JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B01D17/00
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: An inlet device 10, for use with a fluid separation vessel, comprises: a hollow body 11 provided with a plurality of inlets 12 and a plurality of corresponding outlets 13. Each inlet and its corresponding outlet is connected by a channel (14, Fig 5) through which a single-phase or multi-phase fluid may flow. Each channel has an inlet portion (15, Fig 5) and an outlet portion (16, Fig 5), the inlet portion extending in a first direction through the body and the outlet portion extending in a second direction through the body. The plurality of inlets is configured as a series of concentric apertures 17 centred about an axis which extends in the first direction and subdivided by at least one radial vane 18. The plurality of outlets is configured as a series of adjacent, at least partially annular apertures 19 centred about said axis and subdivided by the said at least one radial vane 18. The outermost inlet apertures 17b lead to the outlet apertures 19a closest to the plurality of inlets (the uppermost outlet apertures), and the innermost inlet apertures 17a lead to the outlet apertures 19b farthest from the plurality of inlets (the lowermost outlet apertures). Advantageously the device may be used with a vapour-liquid separation vessel and provides initial separation and de-foaming of bulk liquids from vapour from a multi-phase input fluid.
Patent GB-2504273-A (GB)
Title: A headphone protector
Inventor: BIRD DARREN
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2012-07-23
Abstract: The headphone protector for protecting headphones from damage comprises a closely-fitting elongate tubular article providing a barrier that prevents contact with the headphones from abrasion, mechanical shock, impact, solid objects, liquid, rain, water, particulate matter, dust, dirt, radiation and/or other forms of damage from the environment. A waterproof cable entry point 2 is provided, and an acoustic window 14 adjacent the speakers is provided. A variety of closures and materials are described.
Patent GB-2498421-A (GB)
Title: An infant chair with integrated storage
Inventor: WARNER-BOWEN SERGUTE
IPC: A47C4/52
Filed: 2012-10-09
Abstract: A childâ  s chair comprising a base providing a seat 8 over integrated storage space 6, a displaceable infant back support and a crotch harness 7. Preferably the back support is rigid and is attached to the seat with collapsible flexible wings which serve to brace or strengthen the back rest. The chair may serve as a childâ  s booster seat with integrated drawers 6, attachable to a conventional chair via straps 3. The chair optionally comprises a separable covering 10 for the upper or lower body. The covering may be attached to the crotch harness 7. The base may be formed from plastic or carbon, may be moulded or padded for comfort and may be covered in a durable synthetic plastic coating to facilitate cleaning.
Patent GB-2492019-A (GB)
Title: Fail safe attachment for prosthetic limb
Inventor: WOZENCROFT ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: A61F2/78
Filed: 2011-04-12
Abstract: A fail-safe attachment is provided for coupling an exoskeletal prosthesis to a patient limb having a bone anchored mounting post with an external fixation structure (1). The fail-safe attachment comprises a first component (2) adapted for connection to the fixation structure, and a second component (3) adapted for connection to the prosthesis. A safety release mechanism is provided normally retaining the prosthesis in a rigid substantially motion-free interconnected relation to the fixation structure, said safety release mechanism responding to a force overload condition to permit relative movement between the prosthesis and the fixation structure. The safety release mechanism comprises a bending force release mechanism responsive to a bending force overload condition to permit the separation of the second component (3) relative to said first component (2). The bending force release mechanism comprises a plurality of spring loaded jaws (37) adapted to engage a complementary portion (12) of the other component, the jaws (37) being pivotable in an over-centre spring configuration between a first position in which they engage the complementary portion (12) to secure the first and second components one to the other, and a second position in which the first and second components are able to separate.
Patent GB-2496040-A (GB)
Title: Displaying Correlated Factors and Predicted Faults
Inventor: ZHOU LING
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2012-10-23
Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems to correlate candidate factors such as process variables or parameters to a predicted fault in a process control system. The method includes steps of obtaining a value associated with a particular factor corresponding to a process, and predicting a fault based on the value. A set of candidate factors corresponding to the predicted fault may be determined, and a correlation between the predicted fault and at least one factor from the set be displayed. Different sections of the display may respectively correspond to the predicted fault and to the at least one factor, and the correlation may be indicated by time aligning the different sections. Modifications to one displayed section may result in automatic modification of other sections to maintain the correlation. A user may select one or more candidate factors to be displayed, and may indicate a particular point of a particular section to obtain additional details.
Patent GB-2495047-A (GB)
Title: Diffuser for a vacuum cleaner motor-fan assembly
Inventor: KEGG STEVEN W
IPC: A47L5/22
Filed: 2012-01-24
Abstract: A motor-fan assembly for a vacuum cleaner configured to remove debris from a surface. The motor-fan assembly includes a fan, a motor including an output shaft coupled to the fan, the motor operable to rotate the fan, and a diffuser. The diffuser includes a disc, a wall that surrounds the disc, and a plurality of vanes that are coupled to an outer surface of the wall and extend radially outward from the outer surface of the wall.
Patent GB-2496346-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic device and method of controlling same
Inventor: BAKKER JAN HENDRIK LUCAS
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: A method for a User Equipment (UE), includes responsive, at least in part, to an ATtention (AT) command for touch-sensitive display action, emulating or reporting a meta-navigation gesture for a touch-sensitive input including a display area and a non-display area.
Patent GB-2497227-A (GB)
Title: C5 or C6 monosaccharide (E)-3(Furan-2-YL)Monoacrylates, their preparation methods and uses thereof
Inventor: DAI YA
IPC: A24B15/40
Filed: 2011-05-03
Abstract: Disclosed are C5 or C6 monosaccharide-(E)-3-(furan-2-yl)monoacrylates of formula (1), their preparation methods and uses thereof, wherein R represents C5 or C6 monosaccharide residue. Said compounds are prepared by reacting (E)-3-(furan-2-yl) acrylic acid with C5 or C6 monosaccharide. Said compounds can be used as tobacco humectants.
Patent GB-2500475-A (GB)
Title: A closure for a concrete mixer to avoid spillages during rotation or transportation
Inventor: MCFARLANE BRINSLEY
IPC: B28C5/42
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: An apparatus for at least partially closing a concrete mixer drum inlet, having a flap portion 256 adapted to be movable from a closed position to an open position, and being pivotally mounted 259 to the concrete mixer 252. An actuator 282 is also provided, which may be a hydraulic ram, for moving the flap portion from the drum inlet closed position to the open position. The flap portion changes from a substantially planar configuration to a non-planar configuration during movement from the closed position to the open position, and may return to a planar configuration when closed again. The flap may have an upper section 258, which may be at least one arm, and a lower section 260, which may be a sheet material, and both sections may be hingedly connected to each other. The flap may be made of a flexible material that can form a seal against the drum during rotation, and a greasing mechanism may further be provided to maintain the life of the seal. Particular uses may include cement trucks.
Patent GB-2511337-A (GB)
Title: A Force Feedback Device
Inventor: AFZAL MOHAMMED
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: A force feedback device for applying force feedback to the insertion tube (19) of a medical instrument. The device has a duct (1) defining a path for the tube. A cylinder (40) containing a volume of liquid (41) is at the far end of the duct, and there are means (42) for pressurising the liquid in response to force feedback commands. A piston (10) in the cylinder is acted on by the liquid to urge it in a first direction. A capture mechanism (9) is arranged to receive and retain a distal end of the tube inserted in the duct and to slide within the duct. A rod (7) extends along the duct (1) to connect the capture mechanism (9) and piston (10) and is arranged to transmit a sliding motion from one to the other. Insertion of the tube (19) further into the duct (1) pushes the piston (10) via the rod (7) against the liquid (41) in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
Patent GB-2511366-A (GB)
Title: A Protective Harness
Inventor: LARSEN JEANNE
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2013-03-02
Abstract: A protective harness for an animal comprises a cover arranged in use to cover a substantial part of the animal's undercarriage. The cover is arranged with spaced apart strapping. The strapping is arranged in use to hold the cover substantially in contact with the undercarriage. An aperture may be provided for the animals genitalia. The cover may be provided with cuff sections which surround the animals upper limbs. The cover may be formed from resiliently deformable or elastic material which is preferably breathable e.g. mesh. The cover provides protection from biting insects.
Patent GB-2511525-A (GB)
Title: Methods and Compositions for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Inventor: LAMONT JOHN VICTOR
IPC: G16B40/20
Filed: 2013-03-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the diagnosis of subjects that have or at risk of having Alzheimer's disease (AD). In particular the present invention identifies individuals who have or at risk of having AD through measurement of the levels of Afamin in a fluid sample taken from a subject. Furthermore, the measurement of Afamin and at least one other factor, such as; Alpha-1- antichymotrypsin, Alpha-2-macroglobulin, ApoB100, Complement C3 / C5, Serine threonine protein kinase TBK1, Complement C3 measured in a sample, or the Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) or glutathione S-Â­transferase Omega (GSTO) genotype may also be taken into consideration and used within a classification algorithm to determine the probability of a subject having or at risk of having AD. A substrate comprising an afamin probe or afamin alone preferably in combination with other markers is also claimed.
Patent GB-2523299-A (GB)
Title: Method of accessing information and related networks
Inventor: CHEUNG ALEX
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2013-12-30
Abstract: Geographical areas of interest are marked 208a-e on a map 200 by users and associated data is provided such as a name identifying the area of interest and any associated description. Links between different marks may be provided to create networks, indicating peers or parent-child relationships e.g. London underground area may be larger than and marked as a parent of Canary Wharf Station area (Figure 7a). Thus data about a geographical area of social interest, such as a meeting place, venue, sporting event or the like can be easily searched and similar areas of interest identified. The data may be kept private, or may be made available for anyone, or a specified group of people, to edit. Thus the system may provide for a location-focused social media network. Equivalents may be established where similar data is expressed in a different way or using different keywords and data items may be ranked, shared, kept private, have ownership transferred or include data from other internet sources.
Patent GB-2511618-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing head chip
Inventor: HORIGUCHI SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2014-01-09
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a head chip includes a groove forming step (S3, Fig.6) for forming grooves 83 which are the bases of ejection grooves on a first surface 81a of the actuator substrate 81, and a substrate grinding step (S7, Fig.6) for grinding a second surface 81b of the actuator substrate 81 so that each of the grooves 83 has a predetermined depth. In order to inspect the grinding amount of the actuator substrate 81 a recessed portion forming step (S31, Fig.6) is performed for forming an inspection recessed portion 87 which changes its state in the second surface 81b of the actuator substrate 81 according to the grinding amount of the actuator substrate 81 in the substrate grinding step (S7, Fig.6). There is also a grinding amount determination step (S71, Fig.6) for determining the grinding amount of the actuator substrate 81 on the basis of a state of the inspection recessed portion 87 after the substrate grinding step (S7, Fig.6). The lower surface 81b may be continuously or intermittently monitored by a sensor or eyesight during the grinding amount determination step (S71, Fig.6).
Patent GB-2507932-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory screening apparatus
Inventor: BAILEY MARSHALL GRAHAM
IPC: B07B1/28
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: An apparatus for use in screening a liquid and solids mixture feed includes a conduit (2). The conduit includes a screening portion (8) formed and arranged to divide a liquid and solids mixture feed flowing through it into a first, cleaned stream (15) comprising liquid and solid particles of below a selected size limit, and a second, concentrated, stream (22) comprising liquid, and solid particles above the selected size limit. An outlet for the second concentrated stream from the screening portion is in the form of a weir assembly (20) that includes a trough (30) having a bottom wall disposed at a lower height than the bottom wall (12) of the screening portion of conduit and an outlet (18) over which the second concentrated stream (22) flows. A processing module (76) including the apparatus and a modular vibratory screening apparatus including the module is also described.
Patent GB-2525870-A (GB)
Title: Rear suspension system for velocipedes
Inventor: MCMULLAN DALE
IPC: B62K25/26
Filed: 2014-05-06
Abstract: A velocipede frame 10 with a rear suspension system comprising a rear sub-frame and a shock absorber 32. The sub-frame is pivotably coupled to the frame body 16 at an upper pivot point 28 and at a lower pivot point 30. The shock absorber 32 has an upper end connected to an upper connection point 34 on the sub-frame, the upper connection point 34 being located adjacent the upper pivot point 28, and a lower end connected to a lower connection point 36 on the sub-frame, the lower connection point 36 being located adjacent the lower pivot point 30. In an at rest position, the shock compression axis may align with a notional straight line extending through the lower pivot point 30 and lower connection point 36. The frame may include a seat tube 22 that is bifurcated to create a gap between transversely spaced apart seat tube portions (22, figure 3), a portion of the sub-frame being located in the gap and pivotably coupled to the seat tube portions at the lower pivot point 30.
Patent GB-2515887-A (GB)
Title: Torque rod bracket for mounting a torque rod on a housing of a tag axle
Inventor: CZANSTKE JEREMY
IPC: B60G11/20
Filed: 2014-05-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a torque rod bracket 16 for mounting a torque rod on the housing 12 of a tag axle 10, where the torque rod bracket comprises at least two bracket parts 18, 20 arranged at a distance from each other and each bracket part having at least two connecting arms 21, 22 being arranged at a distance from each other. A connecting part 24 interconnects the bracket parts and at least a portion 28 of each connecting arm has the form of an upside down T configured to be welded to the axle housing. The bracket parts and connecting parts may be formed in one piece and may include at least one weight reduction through opening 32. The bracket may include a mounting block 34 attached to the bracket parts and the mounting block may include a receptacle 36 for receiving the torque rod.
Patent GB-2512263-A (GB)
Title: Interposer With Compressible Conductors
Inventor: SINGH PRABJIT
IPC: H01R11/01
Filed: 2013-01-04
Abstract: An electrical interconnect is provided for use within, for example, a land grid array (LGA) interposer such as a module-to-board connector. The electrical interconnect includes an electrically-conductive, compressible conductor which has a first conductor end portion and a second conductor end portion. The first and second conductor end portions physically contact in slidable relation each other with compression of the compressible conductor to facilitate inhibiting rotation of the compressible conductor. In one embodiment, the first end portion includes at least one first leg and the second end portion includes at least two second legs, and the at least one first leg and at least two second legs are interdigitated. Further, in one embodiment, the first end portion and the second end portion are each in slidable contact with an inner-facing surface of the compressible conductor.
Patent GB-2528938-A (GB)
Title: A water-resistant cleaning apparatus
Inventor: WOODS MARK EDWARD
IPC: A47K7/04
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: A water resistant cleaning apparatus comprises a plurality of devices with moveable skin titivation heads 1. The devices are spaced apart from each other by a handle 2. The apparatus further comprises at least one driving means 12 for movement of the heads. The at least one temporary attachment mechanism 3 is arranged in use for attachment of the apparatus to a vertical planar surface. The apparatus further comprises an integral power source 13. The power source is arranged in use to move the heads and the driving means is activated by pressure on at least one of the devices. The device is particularly suited to cleaning a users back.
Patent GB-2533407-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for closure of ophthalmic lens molds
Inventor: John Robert Gibson
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses by bringing together a pair of mould halves 2, 5 to form a closed mould assembly wherein the force applied to bring the mould halves together is measured to determine that the mould halves have formed a closed mould assembly. Preferably, the method includes applying and measuring a moving force during moving of one mould half toward the other. The apparatus 13 includes at least one force sensor 4 for measuring a force applied to a female mould half 2 received in an anvil 1, a holder 6 for a male mould half 5 and a controller 10 for controlling a velocity of movement and for determining when a measured force applied is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold force.
Patent GB-2535691-A (GB)
Title: Determining the partial pressure of a gas, calibrating a pressure sensor
Inventor: GARETH KERR
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2015-01-13
Abstract: A method and system for determining the partial pressure of at least one gas in a mixture of gasses contained in a pressure vessel 10, the mixture being pressurised to a level above local atmospheric pressure. The method comprises positioning a gas analysis sensor 14 within the pressure vessel; exposing the sensor to the mixture of gasses at the pressure level in the pressure vessel; operating the sensor to measure the actual partial pressure of the at least one gas in the mixture; and periodically calibrating the sensor by directing a calibrating gas mixture 20, 22 from a source 30, 32 external to the chamber to the sensor in the chamber, the calibrating gas mixture being breathable by a human being. The sensor may be located in a sensor chamber 52 within chamber 10 which fills with the calibrating gas.
Patent GB-2536290-A (GB)
Title: Selfweigh mechanism
Inventor: DAVID FREDERICK CLEMENTS
IPC: A47C31/12
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A self-weighing chair mechanism that comprises a fixed support element 1 with front and rear ends, having side walls 4 rising out of its plane towards a seating element 2 which comprises descending side walls 3 , also having front and rear ends. The fixed support element 1 has a connection point 10 at its rear end and a connection point at its front end with a pivot 12 for a link 9 that connects to a second pivot 11 in the front end of the seating panel 2. A backrest element 5 consists of a first horizontal part 7 with a front end that is fashioned with a pivot 13 that has an attached link 8 that pivots on a pin 14 which is fixed to side wall 3 of seating element 2. The rear end of said fixed support element 1 may include a pivot 10 on which the first horizontal section 7 of backrest element 5 can pivot and connect to a slot 15 in the side wall 3 of the seating element 2 . The seat 2 may be raised, tilted and pulled backwards when the user reclines in the chair.
Patent GB-2536875-A (GB)
Title: A sealant smoothing device
Inventor: MOHAMED HANIF KHAN
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 2015-03-20
Abstract: The sealant smoothing device 10 comprises a first head 112 comprising a first profiled portion 114 for shaping a bead of sealant 6, and a first abutment portion 116 for abutting the first and/or second surfaces 2, 6 the sealant adjoins, and a first arm 118 which carries the head, wherein the arm flexes in use. The arm may have a portion which is narrower and thinner than the head, and a ridged part to aid flexing. The device may be formed integrally of uniform material. The head may be sufficiently rigid that it does not flex during use. The device may have second, third and fourth heads 212, 312, 412 and arms 218, 318, 418 having the same features as the first arm and head. Each profiled portion may be a different shape, and each head may be equally spaced around a central axis C. Also claimed is a set including two or more of the devices.
Patent GB-2524405-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlled supply of commingled plastic from municipal solid waste (MSW) to an in-vessel and obtaining oil/liquid fuel
Inventor: SAYANI MOHD EJAZ
IPC: C10L5/40
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: A system and method for processing commingled plastic from municipal solid waste (MSW) to obtain oil/liquid fuel of consistent flash point by depolymerisation of plastic from the MSW wherein the system comprises a feed hopper 16, feeding screw 17, a reactor vessel 18 for heating the waste material under anaerobic conditions to produce a sludge and vapour, a heavy density separator 14 for separating the vapour into wax and simple compound vapours, a sludge screw conveyor 20 operationally connected to the reactor for removing the sludge from the reactor, a venturi scrubber 10 for cooling and condensing the simple compound vapours into oil, a distillation column for receiving the oil and separating the oil to collect a light fraction, and a system for feeding the waste through the feed hopper and feed screw into the reactor in a controlled manner. Ideally, the waste feed into the system is plastic which is pyrolysed in the reactor.