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Patent GB-2483953-A (GB)
Title: Cold rolled steel sheet with relationship between inclusion separation distance and yield strength
Inventor: SHIRAKI ATSUHIRO
IPC: C22C38/00
Filed: 2011-05-23
Abstract: A cold-rolled steel sheet which comprises at least 94 % by volume of martensite has a composition (by weight): 0.12-0.3 % carbon, 0.5 % or less silicon, 1.5 % or less manganese, 0.15 % or less aluminium, 0.01 % or less nitrogen, 0.02 % or less phosphorous, 0.01 % or less sulphur, 0-2 % chromium, 0-0.01 % boron, 0-0.5 % copper, 0-0.5 % nickel, 0-0.2 % titanium, 0-0.1 % vanadium, 0-0.1 % niobium, 0-0.01 % of one or more additional elements, with the balance being iron and impurities. The distribution of inclusions in the surface region of the steel is controlled, for example by aluminium killing, primary refining in a converter or electric furnace and RH vacuum degassing the melt and having a rolling reduction performed at temperatures of 950 0C or lower of 90-97 %.
Patent GB-2495740-A (GB)
Title: Deterrent Device
Inventor: TURNER GRAHAME DOUGLAS ALERIC
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 2011-10-19
Abstract: A deterrent device 10 comprising an elongate body 11 formed from an extrudable insulating material. At least one, preferably two, elongate braided or knitted metallic conductors 19 are provided on an upward facing surface of the body, the material of the body penetrating into the lower margins of the or each conductor thereby securing the or each conductor to the body with the upward facing surface of the or each conductor being exposed. This construction enables the conductors to be co-extruded with the body thereby avoiding the need for further fastening devices and enables manufacture in a single operation. The upward facing surface of the elongate body preferably has two elongate sloping surfaces 13, 14 which meet at a central apex 15, the conductors being provided on each slope. The elongate body incorporates a lengthwise hollow opening 18. Preferably the elongate body is made from PVC and the metallic conductors from steel.
Patent GB-2497764-A (GB)
Title: An anti-pinch folding joint for a stroller
Inventor: SHENG TENG MEI
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: A foldable joint, suitable for the frame of a child   s stroller, comprises a connecting member 2 and a folding member 1, the connecting member defining at least one receiving slot (22, figure 7) and the folding member having an end received in the slot. The two parts are hinged together, and the peripheries of the hinge end of the folding member and the connecting member have first and second arc-shaped surfaces (21, figure 4). When the hinge end of the folding member is rotated relative to the connecting member in the receiving slot an outwards pushing force is formed between the first and second arc-shaped surfaces. During the folding process the angle formed between the two arc-shaped surfaces may be obtuse. The joint is intended to prevent the hands or fingers of a child from being caught when the two parts of the joint are relatively rotated.
Patent GB-2483420-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution to computer systems
Inventor: IZQUIERDO JAVIER F
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including a power supply configured to convert an alternating current (AC) power signal to a direct current (DC) power signal (and the power supply comprising a first power port and a second power port, the second power port different than the first power port), a first computer system coupled to the first power port (the power supply configured to provide DC operational power to the first computer system through the first power port, and the first computer system the only computer system receiving operational power through the first power port), and a second computer system different than the first computer system (the second computer system coupled to the second power port, the power supply configured to provide DC operational power to the second computer system through the second power port, and the second computer system the only computer system receiving operational power from the second power port).
Patent GB-2483827-A (GB)
Title: Method for efficient deployment of intelligent completions
Inventor: ALFF MICHAEL
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2010-06-11
Abstract: A technique enables efficient deployment of instrumentation gauges in a wellbore. The technique comprises preparing offline a plurality of assemblies having a combined packer and gauge mandrel with an associated gauge. Each assembly is combined with a segment or length of instrumentation cable that is fully spliced with the gauge during offline assembly time. Various splice halves also can be assembled during offline assembly time.
Patent GB-2498967-A (GB)
Title: A shower unit
Inventor: ROBILLIARD GRAHAM
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: A shower unit comprising a fluid inlet 11, for receiving a supply of water; a plurality of fluid outlets 13, 14, 15 & 16, each configured to receive a part of the supply of water; and a plurality of fluid conduits 17, 18 & 19, each connectable at a first end to one of the plurality of fluid outlets, for receiving and directing the part of the supply of water, wherein a part of each fluid conduit is constructed out of a flexible material which may be coloured. The shower unit may comprise a plurality of switches 30, 31 for controlling the flow to the outlets, the switches and outlets may also be colour coded. The shower unit may comprise suction pads (5 figure 2) to mount the shower unit to the wall.
Patent GB-2488423-A (GB)
Title: Temperature-monitoring system for a heating element using a temperature model
Inventor: VOGEL HOLGER
IPC: G01J5/10
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature-monitoring process for a heating element in particular a heating target 109 used for calibrating at least one thermographic camera 103a, 103b. The heating element has at least one predeterminable upper temperature limit (2, Fig 2). A temperature model for the heating element is derived, which includes temperature characteristics (1, Fig 2) for several starting temperatures, depending on the level and/or duration of the supplied energy input for a heat-up phase and for a cooling phase of the heating element. The current temperature of the heating element is ascertained continuously on the basis of the temperature model and by means of a past-related examination, whereby a switching-off of the energy input takes place if the current temperature exceeds the temperature limit (2, Fig 2) and whereby the energy input is switched on again if the current temperature again falls below the temperature limit (2, Fig 2).
Patent GB-2499852-A (GB)
Title: Voltage converter with voltage regulator
Inventor: COX CALVIN
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A voltage converter comprises a circuit which includes a pair of inputs 101, 102, an inductor L1, a flyback diode D1, a Zener diode D2, a switch Q1, a resistor R1,, a capacitor C1 and a pair of outputs 103, 104. The first input 101 is coupled is coupled by inductor L1 to node A. Node A is coupled to the second input 102 by switch Q1 and to the first output 103 by the flyback diode. The flyback diode is arranged such that its anode is coupled to node A and its cathode is coupled to the first output. Node A is also coupled to a node B by the Zener diode. Node B is coupled to the second input and the second output by the resistor. The first output and the second output are coupled by the capacitor. The circuit may be operated in a continuous or a discontinuous switching mode. Once the desired output voltage has been reached it is maintained by the Zener diode and the resistor acting as a voltage regulator. Any voltage across the regulator in excess of the regulation voltage is discharged through the Zener diode and the resistor to the second output.
Patent GB-2505391-A (GB)
Title: Surgical skills training device
Inventor: RAJAB TAUFIEK KONRAD
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2012-04-16
Abstract: The present invention is a book with integrated surgical skills training elements. The skills training elements are interleaved with the text of the book and allow students to learn the theory of medical practice and then to perform technical aspects of surgical operations. The training elements may comprise perforated sheets, layered suture pads and tubular elements, simulating skin and blood vessels, and allow the user to practice ligature skills, such as threading and knot tying.
Patent GB-2492666-A (GB)
Title: At-bit magnetic ranging
Inventor: MCELHINNEY GRAHAM
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A bottom hole assembly is described which is configured for a subterranean drilling operation, the bottom hole assembly comprising a drill bit 120 and a downhole tool 110 deployed above the drill bit wherein at least a portion of the downhole tool being free to rotate with respect to the drill bit about a longitudinal axis of the bottom hole assembly. A sensor sub 150 is deployed axially between the drill bit 120 and the downhole tool 110 wherein the sensor sub being rotationally coupled with the drill bit about the longitudinal axis of the bottom hole assembly. A magnetic field sensor 152 is deployed in the sensor sub, the magnetic field sensor within sensory range of magnetic flux emanating from the drill bit and from the downhole tool. Another aspect relates to a method of making at bit magnetic ranging measurements wherein the magnetic sensor is within range of first and second sources of bottom hole assembly magnetic interference which are attached to the bottom hole assembly.
Patent GB-2493852-A (GB)
Title: Device for keeping manhole cover in open position
Inventor: FODEN ANTHONY
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2012-08-20
Abstract: A device 30 for maintaining a manhole cover in an open position, the device having means 20 for engaging with a surface 18, 19 at a perimeter of a manhole opening and means 40 for engaging with the manhole cover 10. There is a means 30 for maintaining a separation between the surface engaging means and cover engaging means. The surface engaging means may be a right angled or L-shaped plate 23, 24 and may be rotatably coupled to the separation means, the cover engaging means may be a clamp 42 which may rotatably coupled to the separation means. The device may also be shaped like a truncated triangle (figure 9a) with parallel clamp plates (903, figure 9a) which engage with the cover, and a base portion (955, figure 9a) which engages with the ground. A second invention in has cover engaging means coupled to a base portion.
Patent GB-2491777-A (GB)
Title: Ring reductant mixer
Inventor: BUI YUNG T
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: An engine exhaust aftertreatment system including a ring disposed in an exhaust conduit. The ring assists in the introduction and conversion of a reductant introduced by an injector.
Patent GB-2492695-A (GB)
Title: High load universal joint for downhole rotary steerable drilling tool
Inventor: MENGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A technique facilitates downhole drilling applications by providing a universal joint. The universal joint (24) has a high load carrying capability presented in a compact and simple configuration. The high load carrying capability is achieved by techniques employing unique load transfer mechanisms. For example, higher load capability may be provided by a load sharing principal in which torque loads are jointly transmitted through universal joint pins and the side faces of a universal joint cross (34). The higher load capability also may be achieved by transferring loads through a monolithic cross having integral pins and a split yoke/clevis assembly. In another embodiment, higher load capability results from using universal joint pins inserted from the inside of the universal joint and screwed outwardly until full engagement with the joint yokes is achieved. Each of the universal joint embodiments also may be designed to enable pressure-sealed flow of drilling mud through the joint.
Patent GB-2508600-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic casing for a landfill borehole
Inventor: ELLISON GEOFFREY KEVIN
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 2012-12-04
Abstract: A telescopic casing assembly 1 for deployment down a landfill borehole includes a first casing 3, a second casing 2 and telescoping connecting means 4, 5 whereby the connecting means 4, 5 slideably retain at least a portion of the first casing 3 within the second casing 2. The connection 4, 5 can include a friction bush and a gauge (10, fig 2) may be present to measure the telescopic relationship between the casings 2, 32. The second casing may include perforations 7 and the casings 2, 3 can be formed from metal such as steel.
Patent GB-2509312-A (GB)
Title: Pathogen reduction in anaerobic digestate
Inventor: WALSH ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: C02F11/04
Filed: 2012-12-26
Abstract: An apparatus for pathogen reduction in anaerobic digestate comprises an anaerobic digester 1 which produces biogas 2, a boiler or combined heat and power (CHP) plant 3 which combusts the biogas produced by the anaerobic digester and a sanitization vessel 9 which receives solid state digestate 10 from the anaerobic digester. The combustion of the biogas produces hot water and hot gases which are used to heat treat the digestate in the sanitization vessel. Valves 8 control the input of heated gas in accordance with a computer controlled protocol, whilst valves 24 control the input of heated water to pipes within the walls and floor 19 of the sanitization vessel. A computerised control system 23 receives information from a plurality of sensors, e.g. gas sensors and temperature sensors, and utilises this information to control pumps, blowers, valves and compressors which are required to operate the sanitization vessel. A method of reducing the pathogen content of a solid state anaerobic digestate is also claimed.
Patent GB-2509502-A (GB)
Title: Floating dock
Inventor: HANCOCK PHILIP
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 2013-01-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a floating dock 10 suitable for docking sailboats comprising a floating deck area 11 and two floating arms 12, 13 extending from the dock area. The arms have interior edges adjacent an open area 14 between them which is open to the water below. The dock further comprises a support bracket 21 attachable to the interior edges of the arms and is adapted to resist forces urging the arms apart. The dock further comprises an arrangement of rollers 18, 21 upstanding from the dock and adapted to support the underside of a boat guided on the rollers. The dock preferably comprises an A-frame winch 17 for hauling the boats onto the dock. The support bracket is preferably U-shaped and made from steel. The floating dock area may comprise a plurality of sub-unit floating dock elements 15, where each element is connectable to adjacent dock elements by means of tabs 22.
Patent GB-2509787-A (GB)
Title: Target location
Inventor: STANSFIELD NIGEL
IPC: F41G7/22
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: In a method of guiding a missile in flight to a target, the location of the missile and the radar (e.g. synthetic aperture radar) range to the target are measured at a plurality of moments during the flight of the missile. The location of the target is calculated from the measured ranges and the measured missile locations. Doppler measurements give relative velocity and hence acceleration. The target location calibrates angular measurements in the seeker. A required velocity vector angle is calculated from the calculated location of the target and a guidance law. A lateral acceleration required to provide the missile with a velocity oriented to the target at the required velocity vector angle is calculated for the missile. The missile is caused to accelerate with the calculated lateral acceleration, so that the missile follows the target, e.g. in an equiangular spiral followed by a maximum acceleration when the acceleration required to maintain the missile on the spiral becomes too large. The radar may use a conformal array antenna.
Patent GB-2513889-A (GB)
Title: Settlement Tank
Inventor: MIDDLETON DAVID
IPC: B01D21/18
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A settlement tank for use in a water treatment process comprises a perimeter wall and a base (substantially frustro-conical) to define a fluid holding region for holding fluid in the settlement tank. The settlement tank further comprises a scraper assembly comprising a scraper for scraping sludge from the base. A support connected to a central region of the base may comprise a mount rotatably mounting one end of the scraper to the support and positioned below an operational fluid level so as to be fully submerged during operation of the settlement tank. A drive mechanism for rotating the scraper assembly about the centre of the fluid holding region may be positioned outside the perimeter wall. An energy recovery device may be arranged to harness energy from fluid flow through an outlet formed in the perimeter wall. A launder trough via which fluid from the fluid holding region can exit the settlement tank may be constructed and arranged to define a walk way along which a person can walk. The launder trough may comprise a barrier wall with a plurality of holes below the operational fluid and scum level and through which fluid can flow to the launder trough and further comprise a weir plate
Patent GB-2505282-A (GB)
Title: Mosfet switch gate driver, mosfet switch system and method
Inventor: DOMINGO REYNALDO
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2010-12-22
Abstract: A gate driver (100), a high-side MOSFET switch system (200) and a method(300) of pulse-driven switching a MOSFET employ a Miller capacitance threshold. The gate driver (100) includes a gate discharge portion (110) to provide a first voltage for a first time period to a gate of a MOSFET (102). The first voltage is less than a turn-on threshold voltage of the MOSFET. The gate driver further includes a gate charge portion (120) to provide a second voltage for a second time period to the MOSFET gate. The second voltage is greater than the MOSFET turn-on threshold voltage. The second time period is less than a time period for a gate-source voltage of the MOSFET to exceed the Miller capacitance threshold. The method (300) of pulse-driven switching of a MOSFET includes applying (310) the first voltage and applying (320) the second voltage.
Patent GB-2518370-A (GB)
Title: Animation by sequential illumination
Inventor: MATHEZ BRUNO
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: A plurality of objects 20 having physical configurations and spatial separations such that sequential illumination of each of the objects causes the respective object to become visible and creates the optical illusion of apparent motion. Each of the plurality of objects has a dedicated light source, which may be part of the object itself. The light source may be an LED. The object may be at least partly transparent to allow an internal light source to illuminate the object. The object may have an electroluminescent surface which emits light upon excitation. The objects may be arranged such that illumination of one object does not cause any illumination of the other objects. A mounting arrangement 30 may be included to fix the position of each object and at least one object may be movable between first and second positions when the object is not illuminated and invisible to the observer. The embodiment is an artistic or experimental set-up in which 3D objects are arranged in space to represent snapshots of a moving object and sequentially illuminated to create a motion effect. Such a device is known as a diasynchronoscope.
Patent GB-2519141-A (GB)
Title: A fastening tie
Inventor: BLANKS STEVEN
IPC: B65D63/10
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: The tie (1, figure 1) comprising a resiliently flexible elongate strap (2, figure 1). The strap comprise a series a locking sections 22 arranged along the length and a series of neck section 24 of reduced width interconnecting the locking sections. Each locking section comprises a collapsible locking section body, and a slot 26 defined within and extending through the locking section body, arranged to receive a further locking section of the strap when formed into a loop. The locking section body has a transverse width greater than the transverse width of the slot (see figure 4, A greater than C) and is collapsible to at least the width of the slot, enabling the locking section body to be passed through. The neck sections include a projection 32 extending from the surfaces of the strap such that the depth of the neck at the projection is greater than the height of the slot. The slot is expandable to allow the neck to pass therethrough when a force is applied. This tie acts somewhat similar to a zip tie.
Patent GB-2512989-A (GB)
Title: Dishwasher and method of controlling the same
Inventor: LEE YOUMIN
IPC: A47L15/00
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A dishwasher 1 capable of reusing wash water and hence reducing overall water consumption comprises: a tub 10 forming a dishwashing space and a case 100 disposed outside tub 10 and storing wash water. A reusing section 110 is disposed inside case 100 and forms a space 120 for storing wash water sprayed to the tub. Water storing section 120 is disposed inside case 100 and forms another space separated from the space formed by the reusing section110, and storing wash water supplied from the outside. Also noted is sump 60, reusing pipe 150, filter assembly 50, drain pump 70, water supply pipe 4 (fig 2).
Patent GB-2523101-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for executing online transfer of assets
Inventor: BOICHAT SIMON
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A server 501 for facilitating an electronic transfer of assets from a user to a third party 503, the server comprising memory for storing a unique user identifier and details of one or more asset managers 505 that hold assets owned by the user. The unique identifier may specify a contact number or address that is unique to the user. The server being configured to receive a message from a first communication device 507 indicating the users intent to transfer assets to the third party, the server identifies the one or more asset managers that hold assets owned by the user, transmits to the first communication device a list of the identified asset managers, then receives from the first communication device the selection of an asset manager to carry out the transfer and transmits a message to the selected asset manager on behalf of the user, requesting the transfer of assets to the third party. This server may be suitable for use in transferring financial assets to a merchant third party during online commerce or non-monetary transactions such as transferring personal medical record data. Also claimed are methods of executing online transfers utilising asset manager-specific software applications (apps) 511.
Patent GB-2523153-A (GB)
Title: Improved hair clipping device
Inventor: SZE KA CHUEN
IPC: B21G7/06
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A hair pin or grip has a first leg portion 4 and a second leg portion 6 formed from a wire configured by bending. The first and second leg portions 4, 6 lie adjacent each other and are biased against each other for securing hair there-between. The surface of the first and second leg portions 4, 6 is provided with an anti-slip coating (20, fig.4) for enhancing the gripping of hair arranged between the first and second leg portions 4, 6. The coating (20, fig.4) may comprise material such as PVC, silicone, TPE or polyurethane. If preferred, only the inward facing surface of the legs 4, 6 may be coated. A method of forming a hair pin 2 comprises the steps of washing a wire, coating it with paint, coating it with anti-slip material and bending it into shape by punching.