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Patent GB-2500504-A (GB)
Title: A Tensioner
Inventor: SMITH DEREK
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2013-05-07
Abstract: A tensioner (1) comprising a carcass (3) having a longitudinal axis (5). Four tracks (7) are supported by segments (41, 42, 43, 44) of the carcass and define a cross with an opening (11) in the centre for receiving an elongate component (9). At least two segments are movable between a closed position in which the segment is conjoined with the other segments and an open position in which the segment is moved away from the other segments to form an access opening (15, 17) for inserting the elongate component into the opening (11). The access opening (17) formed when two segments are opened is greater than the access opening (15) formed when one segment is opened. The carcass can be mounted on a support structure so that the cross is in "+" or "x" sign orientation with respect to the support structure when viewed along the longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2504806-A (GB)
Title: A sprung handle system with and independently removable handle
Inventor: SAUNDERS JOHN DAVID
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: A sprung handle system for a door or window comprising an adaptor 112 for connecting a first assembly comprising a handle 101, to a second assembly comprising a return spring and a driver 130, wherein the handle can be independently removed from the adaptor when the system is assembled in a closure. The arrangement may also comprise an inner rose 120 and an outer rose 115, at least one of which can be removed, and a spindle 150. The first part of the adapter may be received within a socket in the handle and the second part of the adapter may comprise a socket for receiving the spindle, return spring and driver. The adapter may be able to be fitted to at least two different styles of handles. Alternatively, the handle may be integrally connected to the spindle. Also claimed are methods of changing the handle of the system. The system allows the handle to be replaced if damaged or interchanged with handles of different appearance, without complete disassembly.
Patent GB-2516675-A (GB)
Title: A valve which depressurises, and a valve system
Inventor: TAYLOR JAY KENDALL
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: A valve system in a fluidic cartridge comprising an isolation valve on a first channel, channel network which is connected to the first channel and a control valve on a second channel within the channel network wherein the isolation valve isolates the channel network and the control valve adjusts the volume of the network. Preferably the second channel is a by-pass channel. A valve for a fluidic cartridge comprising a valve cavity D200 having first and second openings D242, D243 connected to first and second passageways D212, D213, respectively; and a flexible membrane D205 within the valve cavity, the flexible membrane having a first portion D222 that is actuated to seal against the first opening and a second portion D233 that is actuated to seal against the second opening, wherein the valve cavity is configured such that the first flexible membrane portion may be actuated independently of the second flexible membrane portion to enable the first opening to be sealed independently of the second. Ideally, the actuation is performed by mechanical means. The valve may include a third opening and passageway D214.
Patent GB-2507166-A (GB)
Title: Safety cover for chain having tube, lid, and hook
Inventor: O'BRIEN TOM
IPC: B23Q13/00
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: Safety cover 10, 16 for a chain (18, figure 6) having hollow tube 10 with open top 12, and removable lid 16 having hook 20 for suspending chain 18. Lid 16 may be removably attachable to bracket 30 in order to vertically suspend tube 10. Tube 10 may be translucent to allow chain 18 to be externally visible. Strap 34 may be fixed at an upper end to lid 16 and at a lower end to tube 10 for sliding longitudinal movement. Permanent magnet 38 may be embedded in or fixed to tube 10 allowing mounting to a ferromagnetic surface.
Patent GB-2518837-A (GB)
Title: Electrolyte and photovoltaic cell comprising the same
Inventor: VILLARROYA-LIDON SILVIA
IPC: H01G9/20
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: An electrolyte for a photovoltaic device is provided, the electrolyte comprising: a first ionic liquid comprising a first redox active species and a redox-inert, substantially water immiscible second ionic liquid. A photovoltaic device comprising the electrolyte is also disclosed. Further disclosed is a similar electrolyte wherein the second ionic liquid is weakly coordinating. The first redox active species may comprise iodide, an Fe[2+] complex a Co[2+] complex, a viologen, L-cysteine, ferrocene, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (TEMPO), Ni(III) bis(dicarbollide) complexes or 5-mercapto, 1-methyltetrazole. The second ionic liquid may contain an anion comprising one or more of a bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate, trifluoromethansulfonate, heptachlorodialuminate, hydrogen sulfate, alkylsulfate, methane sulfonate, dimethylphosphate, diethylphosphate, hexafluorophosphate and nonaflate.
Patent GB-2509226-A (GB)
Title: Interferometer having multiple scan carriages and two pairs of bearing flexures to maintain mirror alignment
Inventor: RESSLER GREGG
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: An interferometer 101 suitable for a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy system includes a fixed assembly 140 including a base 141, a beam splitter assembly (4, Fig. 1) and a fixed mirror (9, Fig. 1), and a movable assembly 120 including an upper scan carriage 130, a lower scan carriage150 and a movable mirror 8 connected to the lower scan carriage 150. A pair of inner bearing flexures 131a, 131b is connected to the base 141 and the upper scan carriage 130, enabling movement of the upper scan carriage relative to the base, and a pair of outer bearing flexures151a, 151b is connected to the upper and lower scan carriages 130, 150, enabling movement of the lower scan carriage relative to the upper scan carriage. The movement of the upper and lower scan carriages enables a scan movement of the movable mirror 8 in a scan direction SD restricted such that the scan movement maintains a plane containing the movable minor parallel to planes containing the movable mirror at respective distances between the movable and fixed assemblies during the scan movement.
Patent GB-2522041-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of refuse
Inventor: SPENCER NIK
IPC: H05H1/48
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: A domestic dwelling includes a thermal treatment unit 46 for processing waste produced in the dwelling wherein an output of the thermal treatment unit is connected to a combustor 48 for producing an energy output for the dwelling. The treatment unit converts the waste into a combustible material. Ideally, the thermal treatment unit comprises a plasma torch and converts the waste to syngas and/or oil such that the waste is treated by plasma gasification. The thermal treatment unit may include a shredder 54. The combustor may be a boiler or furnace and the energy output may be used to heat water or supply electrical power.
Patent GB-2523795-A (GB)
Title: Anyplate
Inventor: LEES BRIAN
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: A licence plate system comprises an electronically-generated rear registration plate, a keyboard for inputting vehicle registration characters, electronics and means for self-illumination. The system may be used on trailers. Light emitting diodes are preferably used to provide the illumination of a yellow plate background. Power may be provided by a vehicle battery or alternatively by solar energy. The system allows trailer plate characters to be readily changed when a trailer is transferred to a different vehicle.
Patent GB-2524246-A (GB)
Title: Roller gear for a drive system
Inventor: DIDEY ARNAUD
IPC: F16H55/00
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A roller gear 600 for use in a roller gear and sprocket configuration of a drive system, particularly for use in a landing gear drive system of an aircraft, comprises a body 601 having a core 602. The body includes at least two roller mounting members 611,612 and an array of rollers 605. A further roller mounting member 613 may be included and the gear may then include a second array of rollers 606. Rollers 604,607 are mounted on pins 608 extending through openings in the roller mounting members. Bushes 615 may be included between roller and pin. A locking ring 609 may be included to lock pins 608 to a roller mounting member.
Patent GB-2513271-A (GB)
Title: New classes of non-stainless steels with high strength and high ductility
Inventor: BRANAGAN DANIEL JAMES
IPC: C22C38/58
Filed: 2013-01-03
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed and formulations and methods to provide non-stainless steel alloys having relative high strength and ductility. The alloys may be provided in sheet or pressed form and characterized by their particular alloy chemistries and identifiable crystalline grain size morphology. The alloys are such that they include boride pinning phases. In what is termed a Class 1 Steel the alloys indicate tensile strengths of 630 MPa to 1100 MPa and elongations of 10-40%. Class 2 Steel indicates tensile strengths of 875 MPa to 1590 MPa and elongations of 5-30%. Class 3 Steel indicates tensile strengths of 1000 MPa to 1750 MPa and elongations of 0.5-15%.
Patent GB-2513079-A (GB)
Title: Transaction abort processing
Inventor: GREINER DAN
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2013-05-21
Abstract: A transaction executing within a computing environment ends prior to completion; i.e., execution is aborted. Pursuant to aborting execution, a hardware transactional execution CPU mode is exited, and one or more of the following is performed: restoring selected registers; committing nontransactional stores on abort; branching to a transaction abort program status word specified location; setting a condition code and/or abort code; and/or preserving diagnostic information.
Patent GB-2515681-A (GB)
Title: Periodic access of a hardware resource
Inventor: BERLIN KIMON
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: An example includes periodic access of a hardware resource of a computer by instructions in firmware of the computer that are executed by an interpreter in the context of the operating system without a driver. The access occurs in response to a periodic interrupt generated by a timer.
Patent GB-2522950-A (GB)
Title: Articulation
Inventor: HARES LUKE DAVID RONALD
IPC: F16D3/16
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: A robotic arm, for example for use in surgery, comprises (i) a first 23 and (ii) second arm part 20; the second arm part being distal of the first arm part; and (iii) a joint/articulation 21 whereby the first and second arm parts are coupled together, permitting the first and second arm parts to rotate relative to each other about at least two mutually offset axes. In a first embodiment a control rod 26 extends distally along the first arm part and a drive mechanism may be included for driving the control rod to move relative to the first arm part, thereby altering the attitude of the second arm part relative to the first arm part. In a second embodiment the joint/articulation comprises a pair of joints which are arranged in series and electronically slaved. A constant velocity joint is also provided which comprises a housing (96, Fig. 7) and a pair of couplers (J1, J2, Fig 8) each having rotational freedom relative to the housing. The couplers are connected by a connector (96/54, Fig 8) which causes simultaneous rotation of a second coupler when the other is rotated and a pair of hinged arms provide a mechanism for preventing rotation of the couplers about an axes transverse to the axis between the locations where the connector is connected to the couplers.
Patent GB-2518538-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for facilitating dynamic multi-mode memory packages in memory systems
Inventor: COX CHRISTOPHER E
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2013-06-06
Abstract: A mechanism is described for facilitating dynamic multi-mode memory packages in memory systems according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes maintaining a plurality of memory modes on a single memory package at a motherboard of a computing system. The plurality of memory modes is associated with a plurality of physical organizations of memory devices. The method may further include receiving a request to switch from a first memory mode to a second memory mode of the plurality of memory mode, and dynamically switching from the first memory mode to the second memory mode, in response to the request.
Patent GB-2521060-A (GB)
Title: A system to boost the pressure of multiphase well fluids to handle slugs
Inventor: SARSHAR MIR MAHMOOD
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A system and method for boosting the pressure of multi-phase fluids to enable handling of slug flow from oil and gas wells. The system is arranged to include a cyclonic separator (2) having outlets of a first gas-rich line (4) and a first liquid-rich line (5), a gravitational separator (6) having outlets of a second gas-rich line (9) and a second liquid-rich line (8), downstream of the cyclonic separator (2). There is also a gas compressor (14) for boosting pressure in the second gas-rich line and a liquid pump (19) for boosting pressure in the second liquid-rich line. The boosted gas and liquid is received by a commingler 16 downstream which outputs a combined fluid flow. Control valves (10, 11, 12, 22, 23) are provided at various stages of the system that are activated in response to slug flow detected by flow regime detectors (3) upstream of the cyclonic separator. The system is, overall, able to be much smaller than a convention slug catcher system and, in fact, the gravitational separator (6) may be comprised of a pipe section the same or similar to the inlet from the well.
Patent GB-2533394-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for generating a control signal for a medical device
Inventor: Romain Moulin
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A method for generating a control signal for operating a medical device 12 using an input device 20 (e.g. a joystick, a pointer) located in a determined environment, wherein the input device comprises an input sensor for generating instructions for the medical device. The method comprises identifying the location of the input device in the determined environment, generating a parameter linked to the identified location of the input device, generating an input signal relating to an instruction for the medical device, using the input signal in combination with the parameter to obtain the control signal for operating the medical device. The joystick may have an element (e.g. a passive element, a LED element, a RFID element (60, Fig. 4)) to facilitate image recognition using a camera 50. In another embodiment the location of an operator maybe be determined using a bracelet (70, Fig. 5) worn by the operator. Operation of a medical device is only allowed if the distance between the bracelet and the at least one medical device, or the distance between the bracelet and an input device for the at least one medical device, is equal to or below a certain set threshold value.
Patent GB-2534203-A (GB)
Title: "Clear-pot" snooker and billiards training ball
Inventor: JOLANTA KATARINA MODELSKA
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2015-01-17
Abstract: A training ball for snooker or billiards made from transparent synthetic resin with a visible sphere at its centre thereby allowing a player to view the exact centre of the training ball but the object ball to be played. The training ball assists a players ability to identify the correct potting angle between the cue ball and the object ball. In use the training ball is placed in front of a snooker or billiard ball (the object ball) ob and allows the player to see not only where the cue ball cb will need to contact the object ball ob in order to pot the object ball ob, but also where the centre of the cue ball should be directed. The training ball may remain in place as the cue ball is played or removed after the shot has been lined up. The visible sphere is approximately 9-10 mm and is made of a material that can be seen at a distance of 12 feet. The visible sphere may be made from coloured material and may be luminescent.
Patent GB-2539466-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal separator
Inventor: ANTHONY WILLIAM FELL
IPC: B04B5/02
Filed: 2015-06-17
Abstract: A centrifugal separator 10 has a base 14, a substantially vertical spindle 16 which is upstanding from the base 12, two or more rotor assemblies 18A, 18B mounted one above the other in series on the spindle 16, a housing 12 comprising a cover 34 enclosing the rotor assemblies 18A, 18B, and a liquid supply duct for supplying the rotor assemblies 18A, 18B with liquid to be cleaned. This arrangement reduces the required head space, i.e. the free space above the separator 10, necessary to remove each of the rotor assemblies 18A, 18B to clean or otherwise service the separator 10 and is particularly applicable to removing contaminant particles from a lubricating oil circuit of an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2540599-A (GB)
Title: Rotary encoder
Inventor: KEITH MARSHALL
IPC: G01D5/12
Filed: 2015-07-22
Abstract: Rotary encoder for sensing the absolute position of rotatable elements about a rotation axis e.g. shafts of robotic arm joints. A follower component 30 is constrained to move within a first track 29 connected to a first part 28 and a second track 22 connected to a second part 5. The first track is linear and the second track comprises a plurality of circular arcs and at least one transition section connecting one of the circular arcs to another. The first and second tracks are arranged so as to convert relative rotation of the first and second parts into linear motion of the follower 30. The second track may be generally spiral or helical and the first track may be parallel or perpendicular to the rotation axis. The position of the follower 30 may be measured by a sensor e.g. mechanical sensing device 28.
Patent GB-2535256-A (GB)
Title: Combination therapy for PD-L1 negative tumors
Inventor: RAJESH NARWAL
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A method of treatment comprising administering an anti-PD-L1 (programmed death ligand 1, B7-H1 or CD274) antibody and an anti-CTLA4 (cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 or CD152) antibody, or antigen binding fragments thereof, to a patient identified as having a lung cancer that is negative for PD-L1. Preferably the anti-PD-L1 antibody if MEDI4736 (durvalumab) and the CTLA4 antibody is tremelimumab. The lung cancer is preferably a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) selected from the group consisting of squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, large cell carcinoma, adenosquamous carcinoma and sarcomatoid carcinoma. Preferably the method comprises administering between about 1mg/kg and 20mg/kg MEDI4736 and between about 1mg/kg and 10mg/kg tremelimumab or antigen binding fragments thereof to a patient identified as having lung cancer negative for PD-L1.
Patent GB-2541906-A (GB)
Title: Display system and method
Inventor: JEREMY GREENWOOD
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A display system 1 generates a view of a region behind a vehicle V towing a trailer T. A rear-facing camera C2 is mounted facing to the rear of trailer T and outputs image data corresponding to a first rear image IMG2. An image processor 5 receives the image data and selects a sub-section P1 of rear image IMG2 dependent on a determined hitch angle θ of trailer T. IMG2 may be composited with images (IMG1L, IMG2L, Figure 7) from lateral cameras C3, C4; alternatively a semi-transparent image (IMG1, Figure 7) from a camera C1 mounted to the rear of vehicle V may be superimposed on IMG2. The system may improve visibility behind a trailer and assist with manoeuvres such as parking, overtaking, lane changes and pulling out from junctions.
Patent GB-2532329-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for a vehicle hood
Inventor: ISKANDER FAROOQ
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: A hinge 10 for a hood 12 of a vehicle includes a first bracket 16; a pivotal connection member 18 rotatably coupled to the first bracket 16, and a second bracket 20 rotatably coupled to the connection member 18. An actuator 22 includes a base 24 connected to the member and a rod 26 moveable relative to the base. The rod moves from a retracted positon to an extended position in contact with the second bracket for rotating the second bracket relative to the member. Preferably there is a frangible joint between member 18 and bracket 20 which is broken upon extension of actuator 22 which may include a pyrotechnic charge. A pivotal link (62, fig.7) with slotted coupling preferably limits the extent of rotation between member 18 and bracket 20. Also claimed is pedestrian impact system comprising a hinge and actuator, with a sensor and controller. A vehicle hood is raised upon detection of collision with a pedestrian.
Patent GB-2542859-A (GB)
Title: Roof tile hook
Inventor: ALAN MARK SEDDON
IPC: E04D1/26
Filed: 2015-10-03
Abstract: A roof tile has at least one hook or projection member 4 on the underside. The projection engages with a slot in the row of tiles underneath it. The tile may include a hole as the slot [Fig. 4] or the slot may exist in the gap between adjacent tiles [Fig. 3]. A tile may overlap more than one tile in the row below it. The tile may be held onto a moulded batten 3 by a clip 1. A slot may run up the pitch of the roof to allow for thermal expansion. This slot may also allow the gauge of the roof to vary. The slots may have a wider portion at the top to allow the projection to pass through. The objective of the hooks and holes is to allow tiles to engage reducing any lifting of the tiles in windy weather.
Patent GB-2536557-A (GB)
Title: Microwave cavity resonator detector
Inventor: JOHN BRIAN HOYES
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: An ion or photon detector system is disclosed comprising: a first device arranged to emit electrons on receiving ions or photons; and a microwave cavity resonator arranged to deflect the electrons onto a first detector. Preferably, said electrons are deflected onto a microchannel plate arranged upstream of a position sensitive detector. A preferred embodiment relates to an ion detector in a time of flight mass analyser, but a streak camera using the disclosed photon detection system is also envisaged. Also disclosed is TOF mass analyser in which a beam of electrons is generated based upon the timing of an orthogonal acceleration voltage pulse, said electrons being detected using the same modified streak camera principle so as to increase the precision of the start timing within the TOF analyser. In a preferred embodiment, the oscillating frequency of the microwave cavity resonator is as the master clock for the TOF spectrometer system.
Patent GB-2532659-A (GB)
Title: Array substrate and 3D display device
Inventor: CHENGHUNG CHEN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: According to the present invention, a first scanning line of the (N+1)th group of scanning lines is connected to a second scanning line of the first group of scanning lines, so that a vertical initial pulse output signal of the first scanning line of the (N+1)th group of scanning lines serves as a vertical initial pulse input signal of the second scanning line of the first group of scanning lines, so as to start another second scanning line in the array substrate, thereby simplifying wiring layout of the array substrate.
Patent GB-2532391-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm
Inventor: PAUL NICHOLAS TOWNSEND
IPC: A62B18/10
Filed: 2012-03-07
Abstract: A diaphragm 18, for a lung demand valve 10, comprises a polyvinylidene fluoride CBRN layer 58 which is sufficiently resistant to the permeation of at least some chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) agents and a resilient layer 60 which is resiliently deformable. The resilient layer may comprise an elastomer and have a plurality of openings 68. The diaphragm may comprise a rigid plate 66 which in use may interact with a spring (36, fig 1) and/or valve lever. The may be flexible and have a thickness of 0.001 - 0.05mm. Thee resilient layer may have a thickness of between 0.1 - 0.2mm. The CBRN and the resilient layer may be bonded together.