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Patent GB-2472496-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic production of titanium using a titanium oxycarbide anode
Inventor: FRAY DEREK JOHN
IPC: C25C3/28
Filed: 2010-07-28
Abstract: A method of producing titanium by reacting titanium oxide which comprises at least 1.0 % by weight of impurities to form a titanium oxycarbide, forming the titanium oxycarbide into an anode and using this in an electrolysis cell whereby refined titanium metal is recovered from a cathode in the cell. The titanium oxide may be titanium dioxide, for example an ore or an ore concentrate with silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium, chromium and/or vanadium oxide impurities. The oxycarbide may be formed by reacting titanium oxide with titanium carbide, e.g. 4TiC + 2TiO2---> 3Ti2CO + CO(g). Electrolysis may be performed using a molten alkali or alkali-earth metal chloride such as sodium chloride—potassium chloride eutectic or lithium chloride-sodium chloride—potassium chloride eutectic.
Patent GB-2482714-A (GB)
Title: Constructional element for use in a noise barrier
Inventor: ATTENBOROUGH KEITH
IPC: E01F8/00
Filed: 2010-08-12
Abstract: A constructional element for use in a sound barrier comprises an elongate rigid shell, with a tubular elastic inner member located within the shell, and separated by an air gap. The elastic inner member may be latex, with a Youngs    modulus of 0.5 to 10 MPa, and extends lengthwise along at least a portion of the length of the shell. The shell is preferably cylindrical, may be constructed from metal or plastic and includes a number of openings arranged symmetrically around its perimeter, so that the air gap is in communication with the exterior of the shell. The openings are preferably slits which are arranged into multiple sets and are aligned with the same orientation across the sets. This arrangement serves to attenuate sound across a range of angles, and a plurality of the constructional elements may be periodically spaced to create a sonic crystal noise barrier. An alternative embodiment comprises at least two parallel elongate elastic beams attached to a rigid backing beam to form at least one cavity.
Patent GB-2485201-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generating an oscillating magnetic field
Inventor: RAZAK MAFAQ ABDUL
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: An apparatus for generating an oscillating magnetic field having a magnetic transducer 110 with a support structure 120 and a coil 140 attached to the support structure 120. The coil 140 has terminals 142a, 142b for receiving input electrical signals and the transducer 110 also has a magnet 152 movably mounted to the support structure 120 proximal the coil 140. A headset (260, Fig 2) for generating an oscillating magnetic field is also disclosed. The device can be used to provide massage and/or simulation of parts of the body especially the cranial.
Patent GB-2485531-A (GB)
Title: Gaming terminal for playing an off-line tournament
Inventor: TERRY RICHARD
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2010-11-11
Abstract: A gaming terminal configured to permit each of a plurality of players to play a game in a tournament. The terminal comprises a counter to count the number of games which have been played in the tournament; a device for specifying the maximum number of games which may be played in the tournament; a verifier for verifying the identity of a winning player; and a prize output for paying out a cash prize to the winning player. The prize output pays out the cash prize instantly and directly to the winning player upon verification of the winning player's identity and when the number of games played equals the maximum number of games which may be played in the tournament. The terminal may be an offline terminal and the tournament may be an offline tournament. The playerâ  s identity may be verified through the entry of a PIN, password or other code chosen by the player. The score earned by each player playing the tournament game may be stored and a leader board may be displayed.
Patent GB-2474144-A (GB)
Title: Leakage current dissipation devices
Inventor: LEV JEFFREY A
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: In some embodiments, computing device includes an outer housing having a bottom surface, and a leakage current dissipation device mounted to the bottom surface, the leakage current dissipation device being configured to dissipate leakage current generated by the computing device into a surface on which the computing device is supported.
Patent GB-2487914-A (GB)
Title: Wind resistant solar panel assemblies
Inventor: SALAM LOEY
IPC: H01L31/042
Filed: 2011-02-07
Abstract: A solar panel module comprises a photovoltaic panel supported on a frame for location on a supporting surface. The frame comprises two generally parallel side walls 11 which taper upwardly from a nose section 12 to a rear section 13 of the frame to provide support for the photovoltaic panel above the roof surface (figures 5, 11). The frame further comprises connections for attaching it to adjoining frames of the solar panel assembly (figure 5). The rear section has a curvilinear surface 32 which terminates in a step 33 which extends between the side walls 11 of the frame and is formed in its riser 34 with at least one opening 35 which places the interior of the frame rear section in communication with the external atmosphere. A partition wall 36 is provided which, when the frame is positioned on a supporting surface, extends either downwardly from the step 34 towards the supporting surface or lengthwise of the frame from the step towards the nose section to define with the two side walls (or parts thereof) a space which is closed to the external atmosphere other than through the at least one opening. The invention offers a way of preventing any tendency of the panel supporting frames and consequently the solar panel assembly to lift off from a supporting surface during periods of inclement weather in particular heavy winds or gales. This is achieved by the holes 35 in the enclosure defined by curvilinear section 32, step 33, riser 34 and partition wall creating a region of lower pressure in the internal enclosure, thus firmly fixing the frame to the roof section. A bolt fixing arrangement is also disclosed which threads through the slots 48 in step 33.
Patent GB-2477866-A (GB)
Title: Animal access door
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN DAVID
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: An animal access door comprising a portion 2 that enabling vision through the portion from the inside of a building 3 but inhibiting vision from the outside 4. This may be performed by a one way mirror, smoked glass, a lens, a series of slats, a polarising material or a liquid crystal display (LCD). The lens may include a Fresnel lens. A radio transmitter chip (RFID) may also be used to grant an authorized animal access through the door. A video camera may also be provided that displays the view outside the door on a screen inside and also triggers an alarm when an unauthorized animal is detected.
Patent GB-2480149-A (GB)
Title: Controlled source electromagnetic surveying using towed in-line and cross-line transmitters and a towed receiver spread
Inventor: SUDOW GUSTAV GORAN MATTIAS
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2011-05-05
Abstract: A method for marine electromagnetic surveying includes transmitting a first electromagnetic field oriented in a first direction into a body of water. A second electromagnetic field oriented in a second direction is transmitted into the body of water, wherein the second direction is substantially transverse to the first direction. The first electromagnetic field is transmitted by in-line transmitter 18 comprising inline electrodes 18A, 18B, and the second electromagnetic field is transmitted by an orthogonal cross-line transmitter comprising electrodes 19A,19B positioned on superwide ropes 14,16. A parameter related to electromagnetic field amplitude is detected by measuring voltage across pairs of electrodes 20 at a plurality of longitudinally and laterally spaced apart positions behind a vessel 10. The components of the detected electromagnetic field parameter are resolved into components along the first and second directions by using the geometrical symmetries and asymmetries of the transmitting source.
Patent GB-2483535-A (GB)
Title: Chain railing system for ISO container
Inventor: MILLINGTON ANTHONY PAUL
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2011-08-03
Abstract: There is inconvenience and cost in time and money in having to go to specialised hand rail hire companies and use forklifts or gantries to have handrails fitted to tank containers, and then return to be removed. This system is operational at all stages of the procedure and covers the full length of the tank container, it could also be used in conjunction with a harness. The system comprises end poles and connecting chains which form the railing. The end poles have a pivot pit between their ends so that the pole can be held at an end by a user on the ground and the pivot pin engaged with a corner lifting eye of the container, the poles can then be held at a vertical position in which the connecting chains are tensioned between the upper ends of the poles. There are three chains connecting the support poles above the pivot point.
Patent GB-2494703-A (GB)
Title: System for detecting abnormal movement in a gas turbine shaft
Inventor: KULCZYK WOJCIECH KONRAD
IPC: F01D21/00
Filed: 2011-09-16
Abstract: A system for detecting abnormal movement in a gas turbine shaft comprises a frangible sensor element having proximal and distal ends, and a cutter or separator, coupled to or moveable with the shaft, to break or cut through the sensor element along a cutting line 15 towards its distal end, on axial movement of the shaft. The sensor element includes an electric circuit including an oscillator 32 connected to a load to form a first oscillator circuit, oscillatable at a first frequency. Movement of the cutter or separator along the cutting line forms a second oscillator circuit having a second load, different from the first load, such that it is oscillatable at a second frequency, different to the first frequency. Each load may comprise an inductance L1, L2 and a capacitance C1, C2. A frequency detector 31 may monitor the frequency of the oscillator.
Patent GB-2495515-A (GB)
Title: Side-mounted extrusion die
Inventor: MOLYNEUX JASON
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: A die apparatus 0 for extruding thermoplastic or thermoset products comprising a barrel 2 with an inlet 6 for receiving extrudate from an extrusion machine 8, a helical conveying screw 1 enclosed within the barrel to laterally displace the extrudate 10 and an aperture 4 in the sidewall of the barrel. The aperture in the sidewall of the barrel provides an opening to a side mounted die chamber 5 substantially orientated on the barrel at the helix angle of the conveying screw, such that the extrudate is extruded from the side of the barrel at said helix angle. This orientation reduces the shear stress imparted upon the extrudate, allowing wider profile extrusions to be undertaken. Preferably. The volume of the passage between the barrel and the conveying screw continuously reduces from the inlet to the opposite end.
Patent GB-2495921-A (GB)
Title: Vents for garment sleeves
Inventor: WARREN MARTIN PAUL
IPC: A41D27/28
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A vent 10 adapted to be removably located in a sleeve of a garment comprises a duct member 12 for directing air into the sleeve, the duct member having an inlet end 14 and an outlet end 16 that are coaxial and a mesh 18 provided across the duct for substantially preventing the ingress of insects into the garment. The cross-sectional area of the outlet end is preferably smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inlet end. Attachment means may be disposed on the outer surface of the duct member for engaging a sleeve cuff. Said attachment means is preferably a clip 35 fixed proximate the inlet end, extending along the duct member towards the outlet end and being biased towards the duct member. Also disclosed is a method of venting a long-sleeved garment comprising inserting the vent of the invention between a cuff of the garment and a wrist of a person wearing the garment. The vent may be used when riding a motorbike, cycling or skiing.
Patent GB-2485271-A (GB)
Title: Pastry weights encased in flexible and ventilated bag
Inventor: MORGAN LUCY
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: A baking apparatus 1 for use in blind baking includes a flexible and heat resistant hollow body 2, an integral handle 3 and an air ventilation hole 4 in an upper section of the body 20. The body also includes a lower section 21 with a substantially continuous exterior forming surface so that it may be wiped clean for hygienic purposes. The body 2 contains a plurality of weights that allow it to conform to the product to be baked. The weights may be ceramic and the body injection moulded silicone rubber.
Patent GB-2482649-A (GB)
Title: Digital tire pressure gauge with bleed valve
Inventor: PETRUCELLI STEVEN
IPC: B60C23/02
Filed: 2010-06-04
Abstract: ABSTRACT A digital tire pressure gauge has a housing having a first and a second end. A port at the first end of the housing is adapted to engage with and open a needle valve of a tire valve stem. The gauge also includes a pressure sensor and a processor in electronic communication with the pressure sensor. A bleed valve is disposed in the housing and a bleed lever is in contact engagement with the bleed valve. When the port is coupled to the tire valve stem, in a first operational mode, the bleed valve is closed and an air pressure measurement is obtained. In a second operational mode, pressing the bleed lever causes the bleed valve to open and to allow air to be bled out from the tire via the pressure gauge.
Patent GB-2489776-A (GB)
Title: An Animal Feeding System for High Viscosity Feed
Inventor: STOREY LEO
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2012-02-16
Abstract: An animal feed system for feeding a foodstuff having a viscous and tacky consistency such as molasses. The system comprises a tank 3 in which molasses are stored with agitation. A pump 4 for pumping the molasses in a pipe circuit 2 having a number of feed stations is provided. Each feed station has a valve 5, in which a diaphragm (20, fig 4) by default is pressed towards a stop (24, fig 4) by compressed air fed from an inlet (22, fig 4). To open the valve a solenoid releases the air pressure and the pressure in the pipe circuit pushes the diaphragm away from the stop, allowing a quantity of molasses to be dispensed out through the outlet (25, fig 4). A controller is provided to regulate the pressure in the pipe circuit and operate the valves according to a preconfigured feeding pattern. The pump is preferably a positive displacement pump such as a mechanical gear pump or a progressive cavity pump.
Patent GB-2491041-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing customer service information
Inventor: FUGMAN COREY
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2012-05-18
Abstract: A method of providing customer service information comprises i) determining the location of a portable electronic device 312 and a first location accuracy value associated with the portable electronic device; ii) defining a first area 302 around the portable electronic device, wherein a distance to a periphery of the first area is characterized by the first location accuracy value; iii) defining a second area 304 having a centre and associated with a physical location of a store 310, the store having associated location coordinates and a second location accuracy value; iv) determining that a portion of the first area overlaps a portion of the second area; and v) providing information associated with the store to the portable electronic device for presenting to the user. The apparatus used includes a customer service application resident on a user's portable electronic device which is used to get information about a service and also request the service offered by a store. The server sends information about various products, servers, events, or workshops offered by the store. The user can request product or service help or assistance from store employees, register for an event/workshop; or reserve a product for pickup.
Patent GB-2510578-A (GB)
Title: LNG/CNG dispensing apparatus having a vaporizer with an integrated safety pipe
Inventor: FOSTER STEPHEN
IPC: F17C7/04
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: An LNG/CNG dispensing system having a vaporizer 220, safety pipe 230, a LNG storage vessel 210 and a CNG dispensing unit 240. The safety pipe 230 has a sinusoidal shape to allow a long length of pip (10m) to be stored in a small space. The system is compact in size with the safety pipe 230 and optional Over Pressure Shut-Off (OPSO) or Under Pressure Shut-off (UPSO) units designed in a manner that allows all of the components to fit into a system compound having a relatively small footprint.
Patent GB-2503534-A (GB)
Title: Time of flight quantitation using alternative characteristic ions
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN RAYMOND
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2013-03-06
Abstract: A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed wherein the intensity of an analyte is determined by determining the intensity of first characteristic fragment ions when the intensity of the first characteristic fragment ions is within a first intensity range corresponding to the detection or unsaturated range of an ion detector. However, when the intensity of the first characteristic fragment ions is outside of the first intensity range so that the ion detector would saturate then the intensity of the analyte is determined by determining the intensity of second different characteristic fragment ions. The first and second characteristic ions may comprise one or more first and second isotopes of the analyte, with one or more isotope ratios being determined in order to confirm the identity of said analyte.
Patent GB-2511576-A (GB)
Title: Mop
Inventor: HOWARD MICHAEL
IPC: A47L13/253
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: A mop comprises a handle (3, fig 1) and a mop head (5, fig 1) which is attached to the handle (3, fig 1). An edge of the mop head (5, fig 1) has two parts 9, 11 that are angled relative to one another at less than 180 degrees. At least part of the mop head (5, fig 1) may be V-shaped. The mop head (5, fig 1) may have a pad of material 22 intended, in use, to be brought into contact with a surface to be cleaned. The two parts 9, 11 may be foldable relative to one another and that are retainable in a substantially fixed position. Squeeze plates 25, 27 may be present to wring the pad 22.
Patent GB-2497051-A (GB)
Title: Methods, compositions, and devices for managing chlorine dioxide release
Inventor: HARRISON KEN
IPC: A01N43/04
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, composition of matter, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method and/or machine-readable medium comprising machine-implementable instructions for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, a composition comprising molecular matrix-residing chlorine dioxide and/or one or more hygroscopic and/or deliquescent salts.
Patent GB-2504190-A (GB)
Title: Linepan and longwall mining machine
Inventor: VASEY RONALD
IPC: B65G19/28
Filed: 2013-05-21
Abstract: A longwall mining machine and a linepan section 18, the linepan section may include a face-side rail 46, a gob-side rail (50) opposite the face-side rail, and a conveyor pan 54 between the face-side rail and the gob-side rail. The face-side rail has a generally horizontal top surface 118 at a top surface height and with a top surface width, an angled loading surface 122 extending toward the mining face and the ground surface and arranged at an oblique angle relative to the top surface and a toe rider flange 82 for supporting the longwall mining machine. The loading surface being at a loading height and with a loading surface width, the loading surface width may be at least about 25 percent of the total width, and a material cavity 106 may be defined in the face surface below the loading surface and recessed toward a gob-side.
Patent GB-2511147-A (GB)
Title: A child safety device
Inventor: VARMA ARUN
IPC: A47D1/10
Filed: 2013-06-05
Abstract: A child safety device 1 arranged in use to provide a booster seat 5 and a container 15. The device comprises sides/walls arranged to surround and define at least one storage compartment. A lid (14, figure 2) is arranged to fit over said at least one compartment. The sides/walls are moveable from a first assembled position to a second collapsed position. The storage compartment may further comprise insulating material so that the compartment may be used as a cool box.
Patent GB-2503596-A (GB)
Title: Power consumption measurement
Inventor: SHAMIR ADI
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2010-04-15
Abstract: A self-powered power sensor (SPPS) is coupled around an alternating AC power line connected to a circuit breaker. The SPPS comprises at least one analog section comprising a current transformer configured to mount around the power line Energy is harvested from a secondary winding wound around the transformer core, and stored by capacitor. A microcontroller is coupled to the at least one analog section. A resonance capacitor is coupled in parallel to the secondary winding of the current transformer to resonate with the secondary winding inductance at a primary frequency and low currents. A transmitter is enabled to periodically transmit, under the control of the microcontroller, information respective of the power consumption of the power line upon detelmination that there is sufficient power to perform the transmission. A communication bridge is configured to communicate with at least one SPPS and further coupled to a network to sommunicate with a management server and database.
Patent GB-2507190-A (GB)
Title: Correction of errors in character strings that include a word delimiter
Inventor: OUYANG YU
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: In response to determining that a first series of user inputs corresponds to a first character string, a computing device outputs, for display, the first character string. In response to determining that the first string ends in a delimiter (e.g. space, comma) determining that a second character string is more likely to correspond to the first series of user inputs than the first character string, the computing device outputs the second character string in place of the first character string. After receiving the first series of user inputs, the computing device receives a second series of user inputs. In response to determining that the second series of user inputs corresponds to a third character string, the computing device outputs the third character string. The computing device determines, based at least in part on the first and second series of user inputs, a fourth character string and outputs, for display, the fourth character string.
Patent GB-2519949-A (GB)
Title: Switching assembly for dual speed final drive
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16H63/18
Filed: 2013-10-30
Abstract: Switching assembly 138, for final drive having drive shafts and epicyclic gear sets, having sleeve assembly 140 movable between first / high speed and second / low speed positions (see figures 4 and 5), groove 156 on circumferential face 154, displacement member 190 positioned around sleeve assembly 138 and having first teeth 194 and follower 192 received in groove 156, and actuation means 164 having second teeth 172 engaging first teeth 194. Sleeve assembly 140 may have first sleeve 142 with splines 146, second sleeve 144, and split bearing 152 coupling. A valve assembly 180, having first and second fluid valves 182, 184, may be fluidly coupled to actuation assembly 164. Rotation member 160, e.g. key 162, may restrict rotation of sleeve 140. Actuator 164 may have fixed piston 166, 168 and moving cylinder 170 having second toothed portion 172. A locking assembly 196 may lock sleeve assembly 138.