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Patent GB-2478890-A (GB)
Title: A pump system for a vehicle
Inventor: MCNEIL ROBERT
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 2009-10-21
Abstract: A pump system for a vehicle such as a tanker, the pump system having a pump and a pump engine that is separate from the vehicle's engine. The pump system is configured such that the pump does not work unless the vehicle's engine is switched off. Advantageously, the pump system is further configured such that the pump does not work unless the vehicle's brakes are on and the vehicle's cab is locked.
Patent GB-2482590-A (GB)
Title: Image pickup apparatus with heat conductive member
Inventor: ODAGAKI KOICHI
IPC: G03B17/55
Filed: 2011-08-01
Abstract: An image pickup apparatus comprising an optical unit that bends light flux incident from an object toward a grip side, a chassis member 124 fixed to the optical unit, a first exterior member 104 covering the front of the image pickup apparatus and disposed such that the optical unit is positioned between the chassis member and the first exterior member, an image pickup element disposed on the grip side, a heat conductive member 123 coupled to the chassis member and the first exterior member and a second exterior member covering the heat conductive member. The thermal conductivity of the second exterior member is smaller than thermal conductivity of the chassis member, the first exterior member, and the heat conductive member so that heat from the image pickup apparatus is conducted away from the second exterior member to the first exterior member and the chassis member therefore avoiding localized increases in temperature on the grip side of the camera.
Patent GB-2481156-A (GB)
Title: Universal rfid tags and manufacturing methods
Inventor: WILKINSON BRUCE W
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2010-03-10
Abstract: Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one implementation, a RFID device comprises: a near field only RFID tag (200, 205, 450) that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured; and a conductive element (302, 452) independent from the near field only RFID tag and adapted to function as a far field antenna. The near field only RFID tag is coupled to a first portion (504) of an item (408, 454); and the conductive element is coupled to a second portion (508) of the item, the first portion and the second portion located such that the near field only RFID tag is coupled in proximity to the conductive element such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field.
Patent GB-2485672-A (GB)
Title: Rodent trap
Inventor: BOYLE PETER
IPC: A01M23/30
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: A rodent trap 10 including a base 11, a striker 12, a trigger 13 and a biasing spring 14. The base and the striker form a jaw for trapping a rodent, whereby the striker is pivotably connected to the base between open and closed positions. The biasing spring biases the striker between the open and closed positions, and has a centre position in which on one side, the spring biases the striker to the open position and on the other side, it biases the striker to the closed position. The trigger is actuatable to pivot the striker from the open position through the centre position to the closed position. Actuation of the trigger occurs upon pressure being applied to the trigger to cause the trigger to pivot relative to the base. The triggerand the base are formed as an integral moulding.
Patent GB-2486538-A (GB)
Title: A clamp for connecting a pair of flanged connectors
Inventor: MAUNDER ROY PETER
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: A clamp for connecting a pair of flanged connectors comprises a pair of semiÂ­circular members, each having an inwards facing tapered groove for drawing a pair of flanged connectors into sealing engagement. The members are hinged together at one end, and have outwards facing projections at the other end, which are connected together using a ratchet mechanism. The mechanism may be incorporated into the projections, with the ratchet being incorporated into one of the projections, and the teeth extending from the other projection. Alternatively, the projections can be connected using a cable tie, either fitting within a channel around the projections, or through apertures in the projections.
Patent GB-2498996-A (GB)
Title: Lime scale removing composition
Inventor: CLARK MATTHEW STUART
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2012-02-02
Abstract: A composition, preferably for treating limescale, comprising: Water; Formic acid; Sulphamic acid and/or citric acid; a thickener; a surfactant and a surface-modifying polymer, wherein the composition has a viscosity of at least 4000 cps, preferably 4500-9000 cps. The tichener may be a polysaccharide, preferably xanthan gum. The surfactant may be a non-ionic surfactant including alkoxylated alcohol, and a cationic surfactant including a di or trialkyl amine ethoxylate salt. Methods of preparing and using such a composition are claimed.
Patent GB-2499455-A (GB)
Title: Fibre reinforced capacitor
Inventor: LEEUW JON OTEGUI VAN
IPC: H01G4/20
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: A structural laminate material comprising a laminate which comprises multiple metallic film layers (1.2) which are laminated together with optional reinforcing fibre layers (1.6) embedded in an adhesive (1.3), thereby forming a capacitor. The laminate material offers the ability to store charge in the double metallic layers by using one of the metallic films as the positive pole (1.4) and the other metallic film as the negative pole (1.5), whilst the fibres add strength to the structure. The adhesive serves as an insulator due to its polymeric properties. The adhesive used to laminate the metallic film layers together may be a thermosetting epoxy resin, and the fibres may be glass, carbon, nylon, cellulose.
Patent GB-2489088-A (GB)
Title: Energy Storage Charging Method Using Cell Voltage Differences
Inventor: MACK JUERGEN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2012-03-08
Abstract: An electrically chargeable energy store 110 comprises multiple energy cells 170 connected in series, a sensing device 175 for cell voltages of the energy cells and a processing device. The processing device is set up to determine the setpoint charging current depending on differences between the sensed cell voltages. A method for charging an electrically chargeable energy store with multiple energy cells connected in series includes steps of sensing cell voltages of the energy cells, determining a setpoint charging current through the energy cells on the basis of the differences of the sensed cell voltages, and limiting a charging current flowing through the energy cells to the determined setpoint charging current. The setpoint charging current can be determined on the basis of the highest sensed cell voltage, the highest maximum cell voltage of one of the energy cells, and/or a relationship of cell voltages. The temperature of the battery or individual cells can also be sensed by further sensing devices 180, 185 and used to determine charging current.
Patent GB-2485741-A (GB)
Title: Safe arming system and method
Inventor: FISHER DELMER D
IPC: F42C15/44
Filed: 2010-09-03
Abstract: An arming system includes a first logic device and a second logic device that are both coupled to a detonation circuit operable to initiate a detonation device. The second logic device is operable to receive one or more first signals generated by the first logic device, determine a first fault condition of the first logic device according to the received one or more first signals, and disable the detonation circuit according to the determined first fault condition.
Patent GB-2501717-A (GB)
Title: Ironing board saddle
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN
IPC: D06F81/00
Filed: 2012-05-02
Abstract: The saddle 10 is proportioned so as to span the ironing surface 16 of an ironing board 12. At least one trough 18 is attached to the saddle and proportioned so as to be able to support one or more items placed within it. The saddle comprises at least one flexible sheet 15 of material with the material being, in use, in contact with the ironing board. The sheet may be made of fabric, plastics, cotton or polycotton. The trough/s may include tunnels 40 for elongate rigid bars 44, 45 to be inserted. An ironing board includes the aforementioned saddle.
Patent GB-2502837-A (GB)
Title: An item of jewellery with a contactless communication device
Inventor: BENNETT DAVID THOMAS
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 2012-06-09
Abstract: An item of jewellery or an accessory incorporating a chip, a contactless smartcard or a CPU so that it can be used as an electronic ticket. The device can be used for travel tickets such as those used in the underground train system. The device can be arranged to be used with top up machines. The device may be designed to interface with a cubic tri-reader and use wireless technology. The item of jewellery can be a watch, necklace, bangle, wrist band, cuff link, belt, buckle, key ring, dog lead, bag, wallet, id bag, brief case, handbag, lunch box or flask.
Patent GB-2495209-A (GB)
Title: An iron-based sintered sliding member comprising copper, carbon, manganese and sulphur
Inventor: FUKAE DAISUKE
IPC: C22C33/02
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: An iron-based sintered sliding member comprising (by mass): 0.1-10 % Cu, 0.2-2.0 % C, 0.03-0.9 % Mn, 0.52-6.54 % S, 0-10 % Ni, 0-10 % Mo with the balance of Fe and impurities and where [S%]     (0.6x[Mn%]) lies in the range 0.5-6.0 %. The sliding member comprises at least 50 % by area of martensite in which pores and 3-30 % by volume sulphide particles are dispersed. Also a method of making an iron-based sintered sliding member by forming a mixture of iron powder comprising 0.03-1.0 % by mass Mn and the balance iron, copper powder, graphite powder and at least one of iron sulphide powder, copper sulphide powder, nickel sulphide powder and molybdenum disulphide powder, where the mixture comprises (by mass): 0.1-10 % Cu, 0.2-2.0 % C, 0.03-0.9 % Mn, 0.52-6.54 % S, 0-10 % Ni, 0-10 % Mo with the balance of Fe by compacting the mixture and then sintering it at a temperature of 1000-1200 0C after which it is quench hardened and tempered. If present molybdenum and nickel can be added in the form of iron-molybdenum powder, iron-nickel powder, molybdenum powder or nickel powder.
Patent GB-2492028-A (GB)
Title: Patient monitoring device and method
Inventor: BAUTOVICH BASIL C
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: One embodiment provides a patient monitoring device (100). Device (100) includes a monitoring module (101), which in turn includes a field generator component. In this embodiment, the field generator component includes a pair of infrared beam sensors (102), each for generating a respective patient monitoring field (103). The monitoring module (101) is configured to generate a signal in response to a breach of that field (103). The device (100) also includes a proximity based token reader in the form of a transceiver (105) configured for remotely reading an identifier carried by a token in the form of a key card 106 when that token is located within a recognition zone (107) defined relative to the proximity based token reader (105).
Patent GB-2508203-A (GB)
Title: Ankle injury prevention device and method
Inventor: MACKAY GORDON
IPC: A43B7/20
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: An ankle injury prevention device 12 for use with an item of footwear 14 e.g. boot, worn by a user, the ankle injury prevention device 12 comprising a cuff 22 configured to be worn around the users lower leg, the cuff 22 defining a lower region 23 to be positioned adjacent to a users ankle, and a connection member 30 e.g. strap, configured for attachment to an outer side of the cuff 22 and to an item of footwear 14 , wherein the connection member 30 is configured to resist any increase in distance between the cuff 22 and the item of footwear 14 along a direction of resistance having at least a component in a posterior-anterior direction. The device may also give resistance in an inferior-superior direction. The device may give resistance parallel to the anterior talo-fibular ligament.
Patent GB-2497426-A (GB)
Title: Brake pad having a perimeter void for dust removal
Inventor: MENNIE TREVOR MICHAEL
IPC: B60T17/02
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A brake pad assembly 100 comprises a brake pad 102 having a braking surface 104. A peripheral wall 110 is provided about the periphery of the braking surface 104 of the brake pad 102. A perimeter void 118 is provided between the peripheral wall 110 and at least a portion of the brake pad 102. The perimeter void 118 is in fluid communication with the braking surface 104 of the brake pad 102. A first set of one or more openings 112 are provide in fluid communication with the perimeter void 118 for removing brake dust from the braking surface 104 of the brake pad 102. A brake system that supplies a pressurised fluid, preferably air, to a brake pad to create/maintain a pad/rotor gap is also disclosed (figs 1 & 2).
Patent GB-2511728-A (GB)
Title: A box and a blank or kit of parts for creating said box
Inventor: TURNER RUSSELL
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: A box comprises a product self management means supported by the side or base or both. Preferably the product self management means is stressed or flexed into a deployed configuration. A plurality of products that are required to be transported and then displayed in the box can be organised individually or in bundles in upright position within the box by using the self-management means. In this manner, the products cannot slip forwards, backwards or on one side when some of the products have been removed by consumers.
Patent GB-2510911-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer compositions
Inventor: LOW ROBERT E
IPC: C08J9/14
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A heat transfer composition comprising 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (R-1225ye), 1,1,1,2- tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) and from about 3 to about 25 % by weight carbon dioxide (CO2, R-744). Also provided is a composition comprising R-1225ye, carbon dioxide and1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R-1234ze). Further provided is a composition comprising from about 6 to about 28 % by weight carbon dioxide and from about 72 to about 96 % by weight R-1225ye. The composition preferably has a low GWP and may further comprise a lubricant, a stabiliser or a flame retardant. The composition may be a refrigerant, a blowing agent, a foam or a sprayable composition. The composition may be used in a heat transfer device e.g. automotive air conditioning systems, chiller refrigeration systems. Also shown are methods of cooling, heating, extraction and cleaning using the composition.
Patent GB-2501799-A (GB)
Title: Assessing mobility of body parts
Inventor: EGEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device 10 for measuring and assessing mobility of extremities and of body parts of a proband 20, comprising a wireless measuring means that is attachable or fixable at an extremity to be measured 22 or at a body part to be measured of the proband 20, wherein the measuring means 100 comprises at least one sensor 120, 122, 124, 126 for a three-dimensional continuous detection of position changes of the measuring means 100, a data processing device 200, that wirelessly receives the measured values of the measuring means 100, an input means 130 for manual inputs by a user, wherein the input means 130 are part of the wireless measuring means 100, an analysis program 230 for a planning of a measurement and/or for a visualization of a measurement and/or for an analysis of a measurement, wherein the analysis program 230 runs on the data processing device 200 and the analysis program 230 computes from the measured values of the measuring means 100 position changes of the measuring means 100, computes from the position changes a mobility of an extremity or of a body part; and processes inputs of the user manually inputted via the input means 130. The invention also relates to a corresponding method.
Patent GB-2514086-A (GB)
Title: Linear friction welding
Inventor: REED STEPHEN
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A method for friction welding comprises locating a first workpiece (62, fig 4) in a recess or aperture (54, fig 4) of a first tool (50, fig 4); bringing a weld face of the first workpiece and a weld face of a second workpiece into frictional engagement; and moving the first tool and the second workpiece relative to one another. Preferably, the first tool is provided on a mounting plate 12 which is subjected to oscillation to provide frictional heat by an oscillator 14. The second workpiece is preferably provided on a forge 24 which moves towards the mounting plate to effect welding. The recess or aperture (54, fig 4) is preferably shaped in a complementary manner to at least part of the first workpiece, which is held within the recess or aperture during welding. The recess is preferably slightly larger than the complementary part of the workpiece, and the workpiece expands to form an interference fit due to the generated frictional heat. The second workpiece may be located within a similar recess on a second tool. Preferably the interface between the two weld faces 18 is aligned with the centre of mass of the oscillator 14.
Patent GB-2501385-A (GB)
Title: Communication terminal device
Inventor: NAKANO SHINICHI
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: A RFID antenna (101) is arranged near the metal part (32) of a chassis (30) of a communication terminal device (201) and toward the outside of the chassis. The RFID antenna (101) comprises a magnetic core (10) and a coil conductor wrapped around the magnetic core (10). The coil conductor has: a first conductor portion positioned on the first primary surface side of the magnetic core (10) and a second conductor portion positioned on the second primary surface side of the magnetic core (10), and arranged in a position that is different from that of the first conductor portion in a planar view from the direction of the first and second primary surfaces. The coil conductor is arranged so the first primary surface side of the magnetic core (10) is the metal part (32) side, and the first conductor portion of the coil conductor faces a tip (H) of the chassis (30). Using the communication terminal device (201), communication is conducted by pointing an area near the tip (H) of the chassis (30) toward the party receiving communication through the RFID antenna (101).
Patent GB-2514827-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of Freidreich's ataxia
Inventor: CNOP MIRIAM
IPC: A61P25/14
Filed: 2013-06-06
Abstract: Use of compounds capable of increasing or mimicking incretin activity, in particular incretins, incretin mimetics and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA). The incretin mimietic may be a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, glucose-dependent inhibitory peptide (GIP) analog, exendin-4, exenatide or liraglutide. The invention encompasses preventative treatments of FRDA, in particular late stage FRDA, and therapeutic treatments of FRDA, in particular preventing or slowing down progression of FRDA.
Patent GB-2515737-A (GB)
Title: Bread-making kitchen appliance
Inventor: PALMER PAUL
IPC: A47J43/046
Filed: 2013-07-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a front-loading bread maker (1, Fig.1). The front-loading bread maker has a hinged front-opening door (3, Fig.1), and a removable container (7, Fig.3) in which bread-making ingredients are processed and baked. Presentation means urge the container out of the oven cavity through the door. A drive means for a motor comprises a coupling 24 between a first drive member 30 coupled to a bladed means and a second drive member 23 driven by said motor. The second member comprises second engagement means adapted to couple with a first engagement means of the first member when the container is in the cavity. The engagement means have co-operatively shaped engagement for disengagement irrespective of their orientation relative to the direction in which the container is urged by the presentation means. In another aspect, a sensor (36, Fig.4) senses the angle of rotation of rotating parts to interrupt drive to stop the rotation in an alignment that facilitates extraction of the container.
Patent GB-2516859-A (GB)
Title: Fibres
Inventor: STARKEY ANDREW
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: The sound attenuation material comprises a first proportion of fibres 10 and a second proportion of fibres 20. Each fibre in the first proportion of fibres 10 has substantially the same linear mass density as the other fibres in the first proportion of fibres 10. The linear mass density of the first fibres 10 = 0.1-25 (4-5) dtex. Each fibre in the second proportion of fibres 20 has substantially the same linear mass density as the other fibres in the second proportion of fibres 20. The linear mass density of the second fibres 20 is preferably = 5-30 (12-18) dtex and at least 2 dtex greater than the linear mass density of the first fibres 10. The fibrous layers 10, 20 are preferably nonwoven material comprising hollow, composite, polyethylene, polyester, polyurethane, cotton or wool fibres. The acoustic absorbing material is preferably sealed within a woven fabric. Such materials and products are used in or for bedding materials or other soft furnishings.
Patent GB-2511388-A (GB)
Title: A trip device for a contactor
Inventor: BONNICI ALLEN CARL
IPC: H01H3/30
Filed: 2013-12-06
Abstract: A trip device for a contactor in the form of an electrical vacuum switch 6 having at least two contacts 7, 8 that can be displaced relative to each other for achieving a current flow comprises an axial component 13 under spring pressure 12 to actuate at least one contact; an interlock that retains the axial component 13 out of engagement in opposition to the spring 12; and a drive 21 to release the interlock. A contact ring (fig 4, 11) connected to the head of axial component 13can be axially displaceable in a housing plate 19 and have electrical connection with moving contact 8 via a spring (fig 5, 20). Tripping device 2 and vacuum switch 6 may be housed in a common housing 1. The interlock can comprise a lever 23 that engages another lever 26 supported in housing 1 and connected to a handle 32 outside the housing, by which the trip device may be reset. Interlock release drive 21 may comprise an electromagnetic, hydraulic or mechanical drive. There may be position sensor (fig 6, 35) indicating whether the switch is held open by the interlock, or tripped.
Patent GB-2523355-A (GB)
Title: System and method for recovering refundable taxes
Inventor: IYER RANJITA
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2014-02-21
Abstract: A method for processing a payment transaction relating to a purchase and refunding a tax paid on the purchase comprises receiving, storing and analysing data to determine a tax refund relating to the transaction and crediting an account with the tax refund value. The data relates to a payment transaction associated with an electronic payment card, and is received over a network 14 from merchant apparatus 12. The data is stored in a payment transaction record in a data store 30. The payment transaction record is analysed to determine whether the payment transaction is eligible for a tax refund, and a tax value relating to the payment transaction is determined. Coordination takes place between an issuer 10 associated with the payment card and a tax authority 22 in order to credit an account associated with the electronic payment card with the tax refund value. The receiving of data relating to a payment transaction may comprise monitoring an authorisation process B, C, D between the merchant apparatus 12 and an acquirer 6 associated with the merchant apparatus 12. A database of registered participants may be built. A related system 1 is also claimed. The method and system may be used for refunds of sales tax such VAT on cross-border or overseas payment transactions.