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Patent GB-2520336-A (GB)
Title: Voltage regulation
Inventor: SCHOFIELD DARRYL
IPC: H02P13/06
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: A voltage regulation device has a transformer 2 with a set of independent primary windings P1, P2, P3 and a secondary coil S1 in series with the unregulated input voltage. Relays 10, 12, 14, 16 on the low current primary side are switched by a control processor 20 to energize selected primary coils P1, P2, P3 in order to add or subtract from the input voltage by a predetermined amount, delivering a regulated voltage output. The primary windings P1, P2, P3 can be bypassed if no correction is required. A current monitor 50, 52 may be provided, as may a temperature monitor 54, to determine the control of the relays 10, 12, 14, 16, which may be latch relays. A time delay may be imposed before adjusting the voltage correction, which may be inversely proportional to the size of the correction required. A micro-generator, such as a solar cell, may be detected by the controller 20 by measuring the phase of the current waveform, and an energy consumption unit, such as a water heater, may be activated to consume surplus energy from the micro-generator.
Patent GB-2504440-A (GB)
Title: Portable equipment for machining a lower portion of an aircraft landing gear casing
Inventor: PESSIN JA RA ME
IPC: B23B41/00
Filed: 2012-05-22
Abstract: The invention relates to portable equipment (100) for machining a lower portion of an aircraft landing gear casing (1) comprising a plurality of openings, wherein the portable equipment comprises: a collar (10) for positioning same on the lower portion of the casing; at least one indexing member (12) for angularly indexing the collar on the casing and fixing the collar to the latter; and a mounting (13) that is removably connected to the collar and provided with a motor-driven machining pin (15) that holds a movably mounted tool (17) on the mounting in a direction (X) that converges with the casing so as to machine an opening extending in alignment with the tool (17). The collar is arranged so as to be able to receive the mounting in a plurality of angular positions, in each of which the tool (17) extends in alignment with one of the openings to be machined.
Patent GB-2510482-A (GB)
Title: Optimising the shape of a shaped charge liner
Inventor: CHURCH PHILIP DUNCAN
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2013-12-13
Abstract: A shaped charge liner 280 includes an apex end 230 and a base end 240 and defining a main liner axis 220 that passes through the apex 230 and base ends 240, the liner 280 being rotationally symmetric about the main liner axis wherein the liner has discrete rotational symmetry about the main liner axis, such as in a star shape. Also claimed is a method of optimising a shaped charge liner design by selecting a desired hole shape by means of comparing to a library of known liner designs and a method of generating a library of shaped charge liners comprising modelling liner performance in relation to various environmental conditions and adding the modelled liner data to a library.
Patent GB-2522063-A (GB)
Title: Drill String Stabiliser Assembly
Inventor: VINCENT SIMON
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2014-01-14
Abstract: A stabiliser assembly 2, comprising a central support assembly 4 connected to the drill string, a plurality of stabilisers 50 arranged around said support 6, said stabiliser 50 remains non-rotating when the drill string is rotating and each stabiliser 50 comprising a stabiliser member 52 mounted on a support assembly 60, which may comprise a pivotally mounted upper 62 and lower arm 68, said assembly being moveable between extended and retracted positions, by moving downwards and inwards from extended into the retracted position and may be held by a stop 32 in a partially extended position.
Patent GB-2509033-A (GB)
Title: Composition for coloring skin and method for coloring skin
Inventor: HUANG LEI
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2011-10-08
Abstract: Compositions for coloring skin are described. The compositions comprise beads that comprise petrolatum and optionally a colorant and the beads have a diameter from about 90 to about 625 microns. When applied topically, the compositions unexpectedly yield long lasting color.
Patent GB-2525926-A (GB)
Title: System and method for electronic payment
Inventor: BISHOP ROBERT
IPC: G06Q20/02
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: Processing an online payment transaction, preferably using a temporary account number (VAN), comprises initiating a transaction 110 with a merchant 8, an authorisation entity 12 e.g. the issuer bank, issuing an account number 108 and authorising a payment with a transaction processor 16, an escrow account 202 controlled 230 by the transaction processor holding or receiving an advanced fund associated with the transaction. The escrow account may have first 206 and second 208 subaccounts, the advanced fund being transferred 225 from the first to the second account prior to initiation of the payment transaction e.g. on deciding to make a booking and/or on a predetermined schedule. An account intermediary 6 e.g. a travel company may act on behalf of an end customer 4 and be associated with first subaccount 206 held on trust by escrow provider 204, the customer 4 being able to make deposits 212 associated with a pre-funding reference 214 provided by intermediary 6. The second subaccount 208 may be associated with the transaction processor 16, which can withdraw funds. The subaccounts 205, 208 may be provided by the same or separate providers. Thus the transaction provider has direct access to the funds in the escrow account and does not require collateral from the issuing bank.
Patent GB-2526786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to tyre bale use as infill for gabion baskets
Inventor: LOFTHOUSE ALAN
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: A gabion basket designed for use with bales of discarded tyres. The gabion baskets may feature a partition 3E, which divides the container into two separate compartments. The first compartment 1E is of an appropriate size to accommodate tyre bales. The second compartment 2E is filled with a decorative secondary filler material which is more aesthetically pleasing. The second compartment may extend along one or two adjoining sides so that when multiple gabions are placed together, the second compartments create a facade covering and obscuring the inner fill material. A method of using the gabion basket for housing discarded tyres is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2526862-A (GB)
Title: Betting system
Inventor: COULTER PHILIP
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A betting system links affiliates 5, 6 such as betting organisations and users 7, 8, 9 via user interfaces on a users device and a data server, such that the user can view odds and/or place bets with the affiliates without direct interaction with the affiliate. The user interface may be a mobile app and may include information provided by tipsters, selection of a tipster allowing automatic bet placement. Data from a plurality of affiliates and/or an official data source 4 may be normalised for presentation to the user. The user may have an account with the affiliate and bets may be accepted or rejected based on available funds in a users account. The user may be able to sign up to multiple affiliates using the single platform. The system may comprise a data store 1 connected to data processing means 2 held at a central server or distributed over a plurality of services. Users may register as tipsters. Tipsters may have profiles and associated risk categories and may earn commission. The system may maintain audit trails and provide advertising. Users may enter virtual or real money versions of the application, the virtual application allowing restricted viewing of betting information.
Patent GB-2516370-A (GB)
Title: Cable clip dispenser
Inventor: HOWE ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: B25C5/16
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A cable clip dispenser 1 comprising of a housing 10, having a surface 1 with a clip aperture 12 through which a cable clip 30 and nail 31 can be dispensed, a driver 20 adjacent to the aperture and extending from the housing which is adapted to be in contact with a hammer to drive a clip and nail assembly into a surface, a storage means 14 to store a plurality of clips and a delivery means 15 to be used to deliver a clip from the storage means to the clip aperture when a clip is dispensed under pressure from said hammer. The cable clip dispenser will preferably have a means of reloading wherein the driver is returned to its first position to facilitate the locating of a new clip above the clip aperture. The housing will also have an elongated channel to support the cable when forcing the clip into contact with said cable. The storage means will preferably facilitate interchangeable cassettes, cartridges and magazines to accommodate different sizes of clips.
Patent GB-2519408-A (GB)
Title: Blister packaging
Inventor: BAILEY RYAN A
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2014-08-12
Abstract: A package having an outer sleeve 110 and a lockable receptacle 170 with product holding blisters 178a-c comprises a supporting mechanism (80, Fig 6). A stopping mechanism 30 comprises a hinge connection 76 and prevents receptacle 170 being fully withdrawn from outer sleeve 110. Other components shown include top wall 20, bottom panel 16, inner top panel 12, recess 62, bottom panel 16, bottom rear end flap 34, top rear end flap 36, second end flap 32 and locking foot (74). The arrangement can be used to store pharmaceutical products or laundry liquid pods within blisters 178a-c.
Patent GB-2529249-A (GB)
Title: Endoluminal drug delivery device
Inventor: AGGERHOLM STEEN
IPC: A61L31/16
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: A drug delivery device 10 includes expandable element 12 formed of a braided structure having a body portion 16 and first and second end cones 18, 20. The end cones are attached to a catheter assembly 14 at their necks 22, 24. The expandable element 12 can expand to a vessel contacting configuration, in which the body portion 16 contacts the vessel wall. Bioactive agent 28 covers at least the outer surface of the body portion 16 such that bioactive material can be administered to a vessel wall. The end cones 18, 20 have an open structure allowing unrestricted passage of blood through the device 10 in the deployed configuration, such that blood flow can be maintained during the administration of bioactive agent 28 from the device 10. The expandable element 12 can be radially contracted by extending the inner catheter in the longitudinal direction, both for deployment endoluminally to the treatment site and also for retrieval following the administration of the bioactive material.
Patent GB-2526638-A (GB)
Title: A protective cover for a vehicle
Inventor: MCFARLANE CAROLINE
IPC: B62J19/00
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to covers for vehicles, such as motorcycles, tricycles and quad-bikes and in particular to flexible, protective covers for such vehicles. The cover 13 is made from a flexible fabric to protect the vehicle from precipitation and/or physical damage. The cover 13 is shaped to cover an upper surface of the vehicle and the seat assembly. It covers at least a portion of the side of the vehicle, and is provided with apertures (Fig. 3, 34) to enable the vehicle to be steered whilst remaining protected by the cover. The cover can comprise a first and second layer, the first being an outer protective layer and the second an inner protective layer to protect against scratches and the like. It can feature heat-resistant regions 20 lying adjacent hot components of the vehicle, and can feature water impermeable or resistant fabric. The cover can protect against physical impacts via impact absorbing elements 22, 23, 24, 25 such as shaped polymer foam, elastomeric materials, or rigid or compliant foam. The impact absorbing elements can be permanently attached to the cover, or can be removable, wherein it is attached to the cover via pockets or hook and loop arrangements.
Patent GB-2533923-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for generating a control signal for a medical device and an input device for a medical device
Inventor: STÉPHANE VANDROUX
IPC: A61N5/01
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: Method and system for generating a control signal for operating a medical device 12 by means of an input device 20 in a determined environment, wherein the input device is adapted to generate instructions for said medical device, the method comprising: - identifying the orientation of the medical device in the determined environment, identifying the orientation of the input device in the determined environment by means of an electronic compass, using the identified orientation of the medical device and the identified orientation of the input device to identify a relative orientation of the input device with respect to the medical device, generating a parameter linked to said relative orientation of the input device with respect to the medical device, using the input device to generate an input signal relating to an instruction for the medical device, and using the input signal and the parameter to obtain a control signal for the medical device. The method may further comprise forwarding the identified orientation of the medical device to the input device by means of controller area network (CAN) protocol and calibrating the compass to match the identified orientation of the medical device.
Patent GB-2535161-A (GB)
Title: Power generator assembly for rotating applications
Inventor: GERARD MCGOOGAN
IPC: H02K21/10
Filed: 2015-02-09
Abstract: A power generator assembly supplying electronics (power harvesting, sensors, wireless transmitter) mounted at 16c includes a rotating part 16a including multiple generator units 18a-18d, each unit including coil 20, two permanent magnets 22a, 22b and respective pole shoes/pole surfaces 24a-24b facing radially outward, ands a non-rotating part 16b including an arc-shaped ferromagnetic saddle adaptor 26 arranged with a radial distance to the pole surfaces 24a-24b, configured to close a magnetic circuit passing via the pole shoes 22a-22b through the coil in a rotational position where the saddle adaptor 26 overlaps the pole shoes 22a-22b. The rotating part is configured to be mounted on the end cap of a train axle bearing with the saddle mounted on the railway bogie side frame. Unbalance is corrected by a counterweight. Saddle may have a toothed profile to vary the air gap and may include additional pieces to increase saddle surface area and /or decrease the air gap. To avoid magnetic leakage in the magnetic open position the rotating part 16a further comprises additional permanent magnet 28a-28b arranged in proximity to said pole shoes of one of said multiple generator units 18a-18d (figs 3a-3b not shown).
Patent GB-2537429-A (GB)
Title: Breast support for a garment or garment part
Inventor: KWAN YIN YIP
IPC: A41C3/12
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: A breast support (12a, Figure 3) suitable for inclusion in a garment or garment part, includes a first piece of substantially straight elongate resilient material 16a with a first planar major surface, and a second piece of arcuate elongate resilient material 14a with an upper planar major surface 18. The first piece 16a and the second piece 14a of elongate resilient material are fixedly engaged along at least the majority of the length of the first piece 16a. They are fixedly engaged by sewing and/or lamination. The elongate resilient material may be made of ethylene vinyl acetate, compressed polyurethane, compressed fibrefill or a resilient coated fabric. The respective pieces may be made of the same or different materials.
Patent GB-2539890-A (GB)
Title: A drainable ostomy pouch
Inventor: PAUL EAKIN
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: An ostomy pouch 1 comprising a flexible waterproof bag 2,4 including an opening 10 for receiving a stoma, and a liquid outlet 62 configured to drain liquid from the bag, wherein the bag includes a filter 63 arranged to prevent solid matter contained within the bag from entering the liquid outlet 62. The main chamber 44 may be used for both liquid and solid matter. The filter 63 may comprise a filter membrane with a plurality of apertures 66. The pouch 1 may include a second chamber 50 which collects the liquid. The device is particularly useful for a double barrelled wet colostomy (DBWC).
Patent GB-2532837-A (GB)
Title: Article of footwear with soil-shedding performance
Inventor: CALEB W DYER
IPC: A43B13/12
Filed: 2015-08-26
Abstract: An outsole 112 for an article of footwear 100, the outsole comprising a first ground facing surface and a second surface of the outsole opposing the first surface, the outsole configured for securing to an upper 110, at least a portion of the first surface comprising a thermoplastic hydrogel 116 having polyamide copolymer chains, polyurethane copolymer chains, or both. The polyamide may be a polyamide block copolymer. The hydro gel material may be present on at last 80% of the surface f the outsole. Preferably, there is an outsole backing member secured to the outsole, the backing member comprising a second thermoplastic polyurethane.
Patent GB-2531913-A (GB)
Title: Sling strap
Inventor: PAULINE GUILFOYLE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2015-09-23
Abstract: A sling strap 501, for a sling 701 usable with a hoist for lifting patients, the strap comprising a linear series of slots or loops 511 along the length direction of the sling strap, the length direction extending between a first end 706 for securing to a sling and a second end. Preferably the strap comprises one of an elongate tape with a series of slots; two tapes joined along one edge with gaps to form slots; two tapes, the faces together and joined at spaced portions to form loops; a tape with a plurality of D-rings attached; or a connected series of alternating tape sections and O-rings. Each of said slots or loops represents a different selectable distance between a sling to which the strap is secured and a suspension point (705).
Patent GB-2544731-A (GB)
Title: An exhaust gas recirculation apparatus
Inventor: SAM PENZATO
IPC: F02M26/64
Filed: 2015-11-19
Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus 10 for a turbocharged internal combustion engine, comprising: an air intake duct 18 with a throttle valve 26; an exhaust gas recirculation inlet 34 connected to the air intake duct downstream of the throttle valve; and an EGR valve 38 to control an exhaust gas quantity recirculated through the exhaust gas recirculation inlet. The throttle valve and the EGR valve are combined in a single valve unit in which the valves are separated by a separating element 56 configured to substantially prevent exhaust gas from entering the air intake duct in a vicinity of the throttle valve. A conduit 48 may connect the EGR valve to the air intake duct. The valves may be connected by a valve stem 42. The invention allows the exhaust gas to enter the air intake near to the turbocharger 46, whilst reducing the effect of turbulence associated with the throttle valve on the turbocharger.
Patent GB-2535281-A (GB)
Title: A trailer and a method for operating a trailer
Inventor: MICHAEL FREDERICK MALONE
IPC: B65F3/18
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: A trailer 1 comprising compacting means 18 and conveying means 49 transporting compressed material away from the crusher. Preferably, the compacting means is located at one end and the conveying means transfers material toward the other end of the trailer. The conveying means may be a slatted belt. The compacting means may be moveably or pivotally mounted and may be a first bulkhead which compacts material against the floor of the container. The compactor may be moved by a hydraulic ram (28, fig 8). The conveyer may be responsive to a pressure sensor in the compactor, and may be moved by a hydraulic motor. A second bulkhead 19 may be pivotally joined 40 to the side walls 15. The second drive means and conveyor may be responsive to a pressure sensor that monitors the pressure of the material against the second bulkhead. The trailer may have a sloping base (fig 11). A method for operating a trailer is also claimed.
Patent GB-2529962-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional composition and preparation method and application thereof
Inventor: ZHANG CHENGGANG
IPC: A23L2/38
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-functional composition and a preparation method and application thereof; the composition includes marine-algae material and an enzyme inhibitor, said marine-algae material being a mixture of one or several of the following: natural trehalose or alginic acid or alginic acid salt; the enzyme inhibitor is an inhibitor of an enzyme which breaks down the marine-algae material.
Patent GB-2533716-A (GB)
Title: Bin lock
Inventor: Pauline Mary Barker
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A bin lock comprising a first catch assembly 10, preferably inside a housing 11, a second device 20 mounted inside the lid of the bin, and an associated lever 50 mounted inside a bin receptacle, wherein the said lever may be activated by pressure from outside the bin receptacle by a press pad 54 attached to a lower end 51 of the lever, to displace the or each catch element 31, 32 against spring bias so as to release the second catch device from the or each catch element of the first catch assembly to enable the lid to be opened. The first catch assembly will preferably comprise at least one catch element and spring means 41, 42 urging each catch element into an engagement position. The second catch will preferably engage with the first catch element to hold the bin lid in the closed position. The lever and pressure pad will preferably engage with the hoist mechanism on a refuse collection vehicle to facilitate opening and emptying.
Patent GB-2537469-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for well abandonment
Inventor: Caty LaVonne Hein
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2013-10-17
Abstract: Systems and methods facilitate and automate well abandonment procedures. In an embodiment, well field data for a plurality of wells is categorized into well types. An inspection set of wells, including wells of each type, is determined from the entire plurality of wells. Inspection data is collected for each well type, including environmental, regulatory, and well condition data. The inspection data is extrapolated onto wells with similar types for the entire filed and analyzed. The analysis may include determining an optimal sequence of well abandonment activities, and an estimate of costs for abandoning each well, all wells of each type, and the entire well field. In an embodiment, a risk assessment analysis is performed and may include an analysis of factors that may change the cost of abandoning the well field or a sequence of well abandonment activities.
Patent GB-2537229-A (GB)
Title: Briquetting machine
Inventor: MASANORI SHIMIZU
IPC: C22B1/14
Filed: 2014-07-17
Abstract: Provided is a briquetting machine capable of producing a granulated product of stable good quality even with fluctuation in the granulation. This briquetting machine has: a granulating unit that comprises a pair of rollers (1) that rotate, a bearing block (2) that supports the rollers, and a press frame (3) unit that supports the bearing block (2); a supplying unit that comprises a hopper (4) that is disposed above the granulating unit and supplies a powder to the granulating unit, and a gate (5) that is provided in the hopper (4) and varies the amount of powder supplied by moving up and down at the top of the rollers; and a measuring unit that measures the operating state and that comprises a hydraulic cylinder (8) that moves the movable bearing block (2), and an operating state measuring unit (9, 11) that measures the operating state of the rollers (1).