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Patent BR-PI0704102-A (BR)
Title: equipamento de freio, instalação de elevador, método para detectar uma função do equipamento de freio, e conjunto de modernização
Inventor: FISCHER DANIEL
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: EQUIPAMENTO DE FREIO, INSTALAçãO DE ELEVADOR, MéTODO PARA DETECTAR UMA FUNçãO DO EQUIPAMENTO DE FREIO, E CONJUNTO DE MODERNIZAçãO. A presente invenção refere-se a um equipamento de freio, particularmente para uma instalação de elevador, que compreende um elemento estático (1), um elemento móvel (2) que é móvel com relação ao elemento estático em um primeiro grau de liberdade (<sym> x), em que selecionavelmente um primeiro contato de atrito pode ser produzido em uma primeira superfície de contato (6.1) entre o dito elemento estático (1) e o elemento móvel (2) por uma força normal controlável (FN) que atua em um segundo grau de liberdade (y), no qual uma primeira força de atrito (FR1) resiste ao movimento do elemento móvel com relação ao elemento estático (1), pelo menos um elemento relativo (3), em que um segundo contato de atrito é produzido em uma segunda superfície de contato (6.2) entre o elemento móvel (2) e pelo menos um elemento relativo (1) pela força normal (FN), na qual uma segunda força de atrito (FR2) resiste ao movimento do elemento móvel com relação ao elemento relativo. Pelo menos um elemento relativo (3) é móvel no primeiro grau de liberdade (<sym>; x) com relação ao elemento estático entre uma posição normal (A) e uma posição de frenagem (B), em que o elemento relativo (3) é resilientemente pressionado para a posição normal (A).
Patent GB-2479794-A (GB)
Title: Telemetry apparatus for recoding the paths taken by vehicles on a road or rail network
Inventor: LINSDALL DAVID K
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2010-04-23
Abstract: A mobile telemetry apparatus is provided for use in a vehicle travelling on a road or rail network. The apparatus comprises a processor, and a data storage unit containing a map database. The apparatus is configured to store in a long term storage unit, or to transmit to an external back-office system, output data representative of the most likely path travelled by the vehicle on a map of the network represented in the map database. The processor is programmed to respond to an input identifying the known position of the vehicle at two fixed locations on the map at different known times to determine all possible paths on the map between those fixed locations taking account of the known times. From the possible paths the processor determines the most likely path to have been taken. The apparatus is particularly suited to identify the path taken by a vehicle whilst operating at a lower position sampling frequency such that it may avoid the higher costs associated with frequently sending position data to an external system.
Patent GB-2479915-A (GB)
Title: A method of shutting down a subsea well
Inventor: KENT IAN
IPC: F16B13/02
Filed: 2010-04-29
Abstract: A system is described for controlling production shut down of an underwater fluid production well. The well has a sensor 9, 10, 11 for producing an output signal indicative of the state of the well and a valve 2, 3, 4 which is actuable to shut down production activity of the well. When the output signal is received it is processed by a processor 18 to determine if a shut down is required and whether to output a shut down signal to the valve 2, 3, 4. The signal receiving means and processor 18 are located at the well and the sensor 2, 3, 4 may also be disposed at the well. A control signal may also be received at the well from the surface and may be combined with the output signal from the processor.
Patent GB-2474321-A (GB)
Title: Braking an electric motor
Inventor: MARTIN TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B60L7/10
Filed: 2010-08-11
Abstract: An electric motor comprising a stator having a plurality of coils, a rotor having a plurality of permanent magnets and a controller that is arranged to provide a voltage to the plurality of coils to generate a current through the coils A, B, C that is defined by a stator current vector Is. The controller is arranged to freeze the angle of the stator current vector unless the angle between the stator current vector and a rotor magnetic flux vector ΨRassociated with the rotor magnets exceeds a predetermined value. If the predetermined value is exceeded the controller is arranged to synchronise the movement of the stator current vector to the movement of the rotor magnetic flux vector. The arrangement allows a progressive braking torque to be applied to an electric motor, where the braking torque varies based upon the relative movement of the electric motor's stator and rotor, and minimises the risk of the electric motor oscillating when a zero speed condition is approached. The arrangement is particularly suitable for regenerative braking an electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2474347-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning by passing air underground with control of suction and exhaust pressures
Inventor: SAITO SEIICHI
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: Air from a room 110 is conditioned by delivering it to an exhaust pipe 161 with a predetermined exhaust pressure, sucking the air with a predetermined suction pressure via an underground path and a suction pipe 162, and delivering the sucked air into the room 110. The air may be cooled while underground. Compressor pump 120 produces the exhaust pressure, while blower 130 produces the suction pressure, both controlled by a unit 150 with various temperature, pressure and flow rate sensors. Control of the exhaust pressure helps to form the underground path, and it can be set to a higher pressure when the flow rate is low and to a lower pressure after a predetermined time. Other control strategies are discussed for various soil or ground conditions, as are arrangements of multiple exhaust pipes and suction pipes (e.g. figs 14-17). The room may be a computer data centre equipped with a chiller 140, and the control unit may run a computer program.
Patent GB-2480510-A (GB)
Title: Oil Pump Module with an Oil Pump and an Associated Balance Shaft
Inventor: ZWICKLER GEORG
IPC: F01M1/02
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: An oil pump module 1 has an oil pump module housing 3, and is situated in an oil pan of an internal combustion engine 5 below a crankshaft 6. All moving parts of an oil pump 7 and an angular momentum balance shaft 8 are situated in the oil pump module housing, and a rotor 9 of the oil pump is situated on a rotor shaft 10 which is separate from the angular momentum balance shaft. The rotor shaft and angular momentum balance shaft are mechanically connected with the module housing via a spur gear transmission 11. The rotor shaft may be driven from the crankshaft by a chain drive 13, and the arrangement allows the speed of the oil pump rotor to be de-coupled from the speed of the angular momentum balance shaft. This may permit the speed of the angular momentum balance shaft to be equal to or double crankshaft speed while permitting step-up or step-down in the speed of the oil pump rotor.
Patent GB-2473375-A (GB)
Title: Door zone protection
Inventor: ZACCHIO JOSEPH
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting an object (20) in an area adjacent a doorway includes a plurality of transducers US1, US2mounted proximate the doorway and a processor (40). At least one of the transducers US1is positioned to repeatedly transmit signals T1toward an area adjacent the doorway. At least two of the transducers US1, US2are positioned to repeatedly receive R1, R2return signals. The processor (40) is operably connected to the plurality of transducers for detecting, in the area adjacent the doorway, an object (20) by determining the object's: position based upon one or more determined distances d1, d2derived from times between transmission of signals and reception of corresponding return signals; and/or movement based upon transmission of signals and Doppler shift in the reception of corresponding return signals.
Patent GB-2481274-A (GB)
Title: Arm powered cycle/vehicle suitable for paraplegics
Inventor: HOLMES DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A61G5/02
Filed: 2011-04-14
Abstract: A human powered cycle/vehicle utilizes a reciprocating arcuate handlebar motion to operate a double acting propulsion mechanism which imparts constantly proportional input versus output motion to its surface engaging propulsion wheel(s). The propulsion mechanism contains a mechanism (4) which causes both backward and forward motions of a set of handlebars (1) to propel the machine forward. The propulsion mechanism may comprise a chain, or a belt, cord or gears. A bevel gear and shaft version is also disclosed (figure 11). A drive-train clutch (52) may be included which enables the propulsion mechanism to be disengaged thus allowing the cycle/vehicle to be reversed and or moved (pushed) in either direction via its' surface engaging wheel(s) in isolation to the propulsion mechanism. A steering mechanism may also be attached to the handlebars (1).
Patent GB-2490131-A (GB)
Title: A vehicular around-view driving monitor and recorder
Inventor: WENG MAU HUAI
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: A vehicular around-view driving monitor and recorder includes a plurality of wide-angle cameras 10, a real-time image monitoring and recording unit 20, a visual image operation system 30, and a display device 40, which enables a real-time monitoring and recording of around-view raw image data shot by the wide-angle cameras. The invention also performs a real-time visual processing which includes data correction on the distorted raw images, image overlapping and a combination of algorithmic operation via the visual image operation system to convert those raw images shot from cameras into round-view ones shown on the display which fits the driver's visual practice and driving habit. The processed images may be displayed in a bird-view mode to have an additional circumferential reference. The invention is designed to assist the driver by giving a better view of the vehicles environment and the recording facility enables the recovery of evidence when investigating road traffic incidents.
Patent GB-2480547-A (GB)
Title: Measured powder dispenser
Inventor: MAGENNIS FERGUS JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A47G19/34
Filed: 2011-05-18
Abstract: A refillable powder dispenser comprising a top 100, storage unit 200 and a rotating valve 300, enabling efficient transportation and delivery of consumable powders such as protein, creatine, coffee, salt and pepper. The rotating valve 300 ensures efficient, clean, and measured movement of powder between the storage unit and the desired receptacle. The valve 300 and top 100 incorporate shaped sections (150, fig 3.1) and (350, fig 5.1) enabling removal for cleaning, maintenance and replacement whilst ensuring that during normal use the parts remain together correctly. Valve 300 and top 100 also incorporate locking features (160, fig 3.1) and (320, fig 5.1) to ensure no accidental spillages of powders.
Patent GB-2492161-A (GB)
Title: An air freshener with both wick and spray receiving refill cartridges
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for introducing a suspension of an active material into the surrounding air includes a sealed reservoir 11 containing the active material 12 with both a wick 9 and a tube 8 extending into it. The apparatus also has an air pump 2 and a nozzle 14 joined by a conduit 5, the tube extending into the refill 10 is connected 7 to a constriction 6 in the conduit near the nozzle. The tube may be housed within the wick. Ideally the liquid is taken up from the refill through the tube due to a Venturi type pressure drop at the constriction, preferably upstream of an expansion chamber. The refill is engaged with the conduit by moving it up or moving a connector 7 down or both. This can be done manually or by a motorised mechanism engaging the refills base or upper portion. The connector and tube may have tapering tips to ease engagement. The tube may terminate at the refills seal 25 and can be rigid. The pump may be battery 3 powered and actuated by a controller.
Patent GB-2483375-A (GB)
Title: Dissipating electric motor power produced by regenerative braking
Inventor: FRASER ALEXANDER GEORGE
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: An electric vehicle 100 comprises four wheels having in-wheel electric motors 101 that provide mechanical drive and regenerative brake torque to a respective wheel, a battery 120, and a vehicle controller 150 coupled a master cylinder assembly 140 operated by a brake pedal 130. During regenerative braking, if the battery 120 cannot receive all of the current produced by the rear motors the controller 150 controls the front motors to consume this current to generate mechanical drive power. To counteract this drive power the controller 150 increases a braking torque generated by friction brakes located at the front of the vehicle 100 so as to dissipate energy resulting from the drive power produced by the front motors. The friction brakes are arranged to provide addition braking torque if the torque demand cannot be handled by the regenerative braking torque capabilities of the electric motors.
Patent GB-2495750-A (GB)
Title: A Method for Operating a Lean NOx Trap of an Internal Combustion Engine
Inventor: DUTTO ANDREA
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2011-10-20
Abstract: A method for operating a lean nitrogen oxide (NOx) 281 trap located in an exhaust system 270 of a diesel internal combustion engine 110 equipped with an electronic control unit 450 . The method comprises the steps of monitoring a value of a quantity of sulphur oxides (SOx) accumulated in the lean NOx trap (LNT) 281, preferably by use of an estimation model, requesting a DeSOx regeneration phase of the lean NOx trap if the value of the accumulated sulphur oxides quantity exceeds a predetermined threshold value thereof, evaluating a condition of non-compliance of the DeS0x regeneration phase of the lean NOx trap, such as checking if a value of an engine operating parameter is outside a predetermined range, and inhibiting the DeS0x regeneration phase of the lean NOx trap, if the condition of non-compliance is met.
Patent GB-2500212-A (GB)
Title: Method for location based authentication of transaction
Inventor: CARROLL PATRICK
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: A method of authenticating a transaction comprises receiving from a user's mobile device user location information in response to a change of location of the mobile device, storing the location information in a database in a record associated with the user, receiving a request for authentication of a transaction purportedly by the user. The request includes transaction location information, and the transaction location information is compared to the stored user location information. Authentication data is generated in response to the result of the comparison. Such a method does not require the mobile device to be turned on in order to provide authentication. The change of location may be a change of country or network, and the authentication may comprise an indication that the transaction is fraudulent. A server for performing the method is also claimed, as well as a mobile device for communicating with the server. Such a device may be associated with a home country or network and configured to send user location information only when the device is located outside the home country or home network.
Patent GB-2486149-A (GB)
Title: Spring lock mechanism for hinged pierced earring
Inventor: LI BOSCO
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 2010-09-01
Abstract: A spring lock mechanism for a hinged earring in which the earring parts meet at the hinge but meet in such a way that there is a slight force required to close the pin in the catch which produces a compressive force between the earring parts joined at the hinge tending to separate the hinged parts As the pin is released from its catch, the hinged hoop earring springs open, facilitating its removal from the ear The hinged hoop earring is closed by a simple push pin mechanism, which when opened releases the upper hoop earring connection allowing it to easily be opened and removed from the ear by the wearer.
Patent GB-2501696-A (GB)
Title: Hair straightener with pivoting plate
Inventor: MOORE TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: A45D1/04
Filed: 2012-05-01
Abstract: A hair styling apparatus comprises a first and a second arm 22a, 22b, at least one of which comprises a heatable plate 23a, 23b. The plate 23a of at least one of the arms 22a is coupled to the arm by a pivot 26a. The pivot 26a is arranged to allow the plate 23a to move relative to the respective arm 22a about an axis transverse to the length of the arm. Preferably the plates 23a, 23b are biased parallel to the arms 22a, 22b. The pivot means 26a may comprise a projection on either the plate 23a or the arm 22a, to be received in a slot on the other of the plate 23a or the arm 22a. The pivot 26a may be positioned at an equal distance from either end of the plate 23a (as shown in figure 3a), or at either end of the plate 26a, (as shown in figures 4 and 5). The first and second arms 22a, 22b are moveable between an open and a closed position, preferably by means of another pivot.
Patent GB-2491282-A (GB)
Title: A dielectrically loaded antenna and radio communication apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTIE ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2011-01-27
Abstract: A backfire dielectrically loaded antenna (1) comprising: an electrically insulative dielectric core (12) of a solid material having a relative dielectric constant greater than 5; a three-dimensional antenna element structure including at least one pair of elongate conductive antenna elements (10A-10D) disposed on or adjacent the side surface portion of the core; a feed structure in the form of an axially extending elongate laminate board (14) which extends through a passage in the core from a distal core surface portion (12D) to a proximal core surface portion (12P), and an antenna connection section (14C) in the form of an integrally formed proximal extension of the transmission line section the width of which, in the plane of the laminate board, is greater than the width of the passage, and; an impedance matching section coupling the antenna elements to the feed line.
Patent GB-2505170-A (GB)
Title: Touch panel with printed or deposited electronic circuits
Inventor: SALO JUHA H
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2012-08-20
Abstract: A touch panel (10) includes a first planar or curved substrate (30) for receiving tactile contact from one or more objects. The first planar substrate (30) is operable to guide light radiation (310) therein by total internal reflection (TIR), wherein electronic circuits (220) are provided to transmit and detect the light radiation (310) guided within the first substrate (30) and to detect spatial positions of the tactile contact (40) of the one or more objects by a corresponding disturbance in the light radiation (310) propagating within the first planar substrate (30). The electronic circuits (220) are implemented by way of printed and/or deposited electronic elements onto at least one of: a trim (200) of the touch panel (10), the first substrate (30), a second protective substrate (20) which is operable to provide protection to the electronic circuits (220).
Patent GB-2506198-A (GB)
Title: Truss assembly and anchoring enhancement plate for use with trusses
Inventor: BARON PAUL
IPC: E04C3/18
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: The joist 50, for use in roof or floor supports, comprises parallel, spaced apart, upper 52 and lower 54 timber beams linked by one or more elongate metal braces 56 which comprise a nail plate 58, 60 at each end having integral teeth to secure them to a surface 53a, 55a of each beam. At least one nail plate is further secured with an additional anchoring plate 1 which may comprise at least two teeth formed by punching a flat plate of galvanised steel so that they extend perpendicularly from the plate. The teeth may be formed in diagonally opposed pairs and may be half the length of the plate. Also claimed is an anchoring enhancement plate.
Patent GB-2494552-A (GB)
Title: Mineral complex, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same
Inventor: CANNOCK JUSTIN IAIN
IPC: C05D5/00
Filed: 2011-04-12
Abstract: The invention provides inter alia a mineral complex comprising about 40 wt.% to about 60 wt.% SiO2, about 6 wt.% to about 16 wt.% Fe2O3, about 4 wt.% to about 12 wt.%. CaO, about 2 wt.% to about 8 wt.% MgO, wherein at least 85% of the mineral complex has a particle size of about 10 to about 6000 mesh, related compositions and methods for their use, including for growth medium augmentation and remediation.
Patent GB-2507971-A (GB)
Title: Razor with releasably attachable disposable cartridge
Inventor: HILL ANDREW
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: A shaving system comprises a razor handle 1 and a disposable cartridge 60. The handle includes a hand grip portion 2 and a mounting portion 30, and is made from two materials: a relatively rigid material and a relatively elastomeric material. The mounting portion includes a recess 36 which extends through the mounting part and includes a detent 35, and the cartridge comprises an attachment tongue 80 which includes an enlarged portion 81, such that when the cartridge is fitted to the razor handle, the enlarged portion extends through the recess in the mounting part and is detained by the detent to fixedly attach the handle for use. To replace the cartridge, when pressure is applied by a user to the attachment tongue on side protruding through the recess, the attachment tongue is pushed away from the mounting portion, releasing the detent, and consequently the cartridge, out of the fixedly attached position.
Patent GB-2509537-A (GB)
Title: Geothermal Ground Loop Heat Exchanger for Circulating Heat Pump Systems
Inventor: TROTMAN DAVID JOHN
IPC: F24J3/08
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A heat exchanger for a circulating geothermal ground loop has an inlet 1, an outlet 2 and a coil 3 arranged therebetween. The coil can be of helical form, and the heat exchanger is installed in a geothermal borehole 4. The helical coil arrangement is formed around a core of thermally insulated material 6, and the outlet pipework is also encased within a thermally insulated material 22 throughout the rising length of the return pipework in the borehole. The arrangement can further include a support frame structure 5 which maintains a defined separation between the helical coil and the core of thermally insulated material. In use, the insulated core provides a heat transfer barrier between the helical coil and the fluid return pipework, but yet the support frame structure provides space between the coil helix and the insulated core to permit contact with a geothermal grout or borehole backfill material and the coil. The heat exchanger can be a part of a geothermal energy system, such as a closed loop ground-source heat pump.
Patent GB-2511765-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Manufacturing a Padded Part Primarily for an Item of Wear
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID STIRLING
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a padded wearable item, such as a load-bearing harness or belt, by forming a layered assembly comprising, in order, a first sheet of flexible material 3 which has at least one fastener (10-12, Fig 1) on one side thereof facing outwards, a layer of hot melt adhesive 7, a piece of mouldable padding 5, a layer of hot melt adhesive 7 and a second sheet of flexible material 4 and moulding the layered assembly in a press after or during heating the layered assembly to simultaneously bond the layers of the assembly together and mould the assembly into a shape. The item is formed in a mould tool which has at least one cavity with a magnetic surface in which the fasteners are located during moulding. The fasteners are aligned on the first sheet using a jig and can be attached to the first sheet and a reinforcement on the opposite side of the first sheet by stitching.