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Patent GB-2488517-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneous voice and data communication between mobile telephones
Inventor: MAGZIMOF SHAY MOSHE
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: A bridging module for a mobile telephone 306, the bridging module (112, Figure 1) comprising: an actuator (202, Figure 2) associated with a telephony module (108, Figure 1) of the mobile telephone and configured, in response to a call initiation event (206, Figure 2) of the telephony module, to detect a telephone network identifier, e.g. telephone number, of a different mobile telephone 308 participating in the call; and a communicator (204, Figure 2) being triggerable by said actuator upon initiation of the call, and being configured to interface with a data network connection module (110, Figure 1) of the mobile telephone for communicating with the different mobile telephone using a central server 310 maintaining a database of corresponding telephone network 302 and data network 304 identifiers, e.g. IP addresses. The method allows simultaneous voice 302 and data 304 connections to be established between a calling 306 and called party 308 upon detection (208, Figure 2) of a call being started so that data can be exchanged whilst the call is on-going over a separate data channel. Data exchanged may include location information, money transfer or game session information as examples. The central server may be an Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) server wherein the communicator comprises an XMPP client for communicating with the different mobile telephone directly or indirectly through the central XMPP server. The XMPP client may comprise a Smack client library.
Patent GB-2490648-A (GB)
Title: Freeze prevention system for a condensing boiler apparatus
Inventor: SMITH DARRAN JOHN
IPC: F24H8/00
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: A condensing boiler apparatus has a condensate drain pipe 16 for draining condensate from a boiler unit 2, and a control unit 4 for controlling the boiler unit. The control unit is adapted to energise a trace heater 18 when both the temperature measured by a temperature sensor 10 mounted on the exterior wall 8 of a building 6 is below a predetermined value, and when the boiler is on, and thus producing condensate. The predetermined value may be in the range 0Â°C to 4Â°C. Preferably, the boiler unit is mounted inside a building having an external wall, where the condensate drain pipe extends from the boiler unit through the external wall. The trace heater may comprise a resistance heater wire mounted alongside or within the condensate drain pipe. Preferably, the control unit is an integral control unit arranged to control the firing of the boiler and also the energising of the temperature sensor in a single unit. In a further aspect, a trace heater apparatus for a boiler is disclosed.
Patent GB-2480379-A (GB)
Title: Fluted woodturning tool having high wear insert
Inventor: BATTY STUART P
IPC: B23B27/18
Filed: 2011-05-11
Abstract: A wood turning tool includes a metal shaft 6 whose tip 3 receives a sharp fluted cutting insert 1. The insert is made from a more wear resistant metal than the metal that the shaft is made from. The insert and shaft are ideally vanadium steel and stainless steel respectively. The insert can be laminated to the shaft tip by brazing or polymeric adhesive. There may be an annular recess in the shaft containing metallic spherules to balance the tool and dampen vibration. The insert may be shaped after attachment to the shaft.
Patent GB-2482220-A (GB)
Title: Sealing of Coiled Pipe
Inventor: DENNING MARTIN STUART
IPC: B29C47/00
Filed: 2011-05-18
Abstract: A method of providing a sterile, coiled pipe 1 with a sealed sterile bore comprises; extruding molten polymer to form a pipe 1, sterilising the bore of the pipe, cutting the pipe to a required length, capping or plugging 5 a first end of the pipe and coiling to leave a trailing edge of the pipe 1, while the bore is still sterile, bonding a towing head 2 or towing head socket 32 onto the trailing end of the pipe thereby to seal the sterile bore.
Patent GB-2494009-A (GB)
Title: System and method for remote well monitoring
Inventor: VU GEORGE HOANG
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2010-06-10
Abstract: Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a wellsite operation may include receiving login information from a user and displaying a wellsite listing. The user may select at least one wellsite and may provide input regarding at least one parameter of interest for the at least one wellsite. A server may receive data regarding the at least one wellsite via a transceiver from a sensor disposed at a wellsite measuring the at least one parameter of interest. The data regarding the at least one parameter of interest may be transmitted as a dashboard after creation and rendering of the dashboard at a server. The dashboard may be displayed via a wellsite information display module on a personal mobile device. The display of the at least one parameter of interest is customizable by the user or administrator of the system.
Patent GB-2504684-A (GB)
Title: Beverage infuser and substance removing device
Inventor: CRAVEN TIMOTHY
IPC: A47J31/20
Filed: 2012-08-04
Abstract: A beverage press filter device comprises a filter attached to a solid rod 4 which, in use, sits on the bottom of jug or pot 2 and is put in place before putting coffee or tea leaves into the jug / pot. A second filter is used for plunging the coffee and this is attached to lid 9 by tube 8. The tube 8 connecting the second filter and lid 9 is designed to telescopically fit onto the solid rod 4 enabling the second filter to move down the jug to meet the first filter. The coffee is now tightly trapped between the inner surface walls of the jug, the top filter and the bottom filter. After beverage consumption the filter extraction device 13 will attach to the rod enabling the user to extract both assemblies out of the jug with the tasting substance trapped leaving the jug easily cleanable and free from tasting substance.
Patent GB-2508578-A (GB)
Title: Multiple Paths Measuring and Imaging Apparatus and Method
Inventor: PODOLEANU ADRIAN
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2012-09-13
Abstract: The invention discloses an optical interferometer which can be used to provide simultaneous measurements over multiple path lengths and methods to employ such an interferometer as to achieve a variety of functions covering simultaneous measurements at different depths separated by an increment of a multiple differential delay in the interferometer as well as simultaneous polarization measurements from a given depth and imaging. In one aspect of the invention an optical mapping apparatus comprises an optical source 1, 11, a first splitter 7, a second splitter 8 (for re-combining paths), a multiplexer 2 with a frequency shifter 23 and multiple optical phase elements 25 in a reference arm; and a block 2 (may be similar to multiplexer 2) is present in the object test arm which includes a splitter in the form of fibre circulator 29, sending light to interface optics 68 and to an object under test 69. Other aspects of the invention which are claimed comprise two methods for providing multiple measurements from inside an object subject to investigation.
Patent GB-2507564-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for the continuous non-invasive measurement of blood pressure
Inventor: MILLS ERIC
IPC: A61B5/021
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: A device and method for use in monitoring blood pressure. The device comprises a controller configured to monitor a first blood pressure measurement based on a first blood pressure signal. The controller is configured to initiate acquiring a second blood pressure measurement based on a second blood pressure signal if the first blood pressure measurement exceeds a predetermined threshold. The decision to initiate acquiring the second blood pressure measurement is based on only one blood pressure measurement.
Patent GB-2502391-A (GB)
Title: Re-closable container with lid and tray with stiffening member
Inventor: KING STEVE
IPC: B65D5/44
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: A re-closable container comprises a tray 21 and a lid 23. The tray has at least one stiffening member 9, preferably one on each side of the tray. The lid comprises a peripheral channel 25 having at least one protrusion 31, 37a, 39 protruding into the channel and configured to hold the rim of the tray within the peripheral channel. At least one of the stiffening members on the tray may have a flange 11 folded outwardly against the adjacent wall of the tray. Each stiffening member may be secured by adhesive 13 at each of its ends to the adjacent wall of the tray, and may bow away from the wall to which it is secured.
Patent GB-2500981-A (GB)
Title: Head Assembly for a Motorised screen
Inventor: DIAMOND CORMAC
IPC: A47H5/08
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: A head assembly has a roller 2 upon which is wound a screen 6. A motor raises or lowers the screen, and there are control means and a battery power supply included. These components are mounted within an upper region of a door or window by an elongate housing cassette 4. This housing has a base portion 14 and a cover portion 16 mounted on the base portion for hinged movement between a closed position and an open position, with the roller 2 mounted in the cover portion. Guide tracks 10, 12 for the screen are also shown.
Patent GB-2501819-A (GB)
Title: A resin sliding member suitable for a bearing
Inventor: TAKADA YOHEI
IPC: C08K3/10
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: A resin sliding member 1 is provided. The resin sliding member 1, includes: 0.5 to 25 vol% of calcium fluoride 5 dispersed as particles; and a polyether ether ketone (PEEK) resin 4 as a remainder. The calcium fluoride 5 is crystalline, and a peak intensity of a (111) plane of the calcium fluoride 5 exposed on a sliding surface is larger than a peak intensity of a (220) plane when measured by an X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) method.
Patent GB-2502869-A (GB)
Title: Drive device for driving a liquid jet head
Inventor: TOSHIAKI WATANABE
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: A device includes a drive portion 500 for driving a pressure generating element L such as a piezoelectric actuator, and controlling a state of driving the element L. The drive portion 500 includes a first drive section 510 for causing a first current I1 to flow to drive the element L; and a second drive section 520 for causing a second current I2 smaller than the first current I1 to flow to drive the element L. The state of driving the element L includes a first state and a second state. The second drive section 520 causes the second current I2 in a direction in which the element is switched from the first state to the second state to flow at a timing that is earlier by a predetermined time determined in advance with respect to a timing at which the first drive section 510 causes the first current I1 for switching the state of driving the element from the first state to the second state to flow.
Patent GB-2512865-A (GB)
Title: Marine vessel dynamic positioning control system
Inventor: HUXLEY-REYNARD CHRISTOPHER SHANE
IPC: B63H25/42
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: The manual controls 1-5 onboard a marine vessel normally used by the helmsman to control the vessel propulsion and steering systems are driven by a set of mechanical actuators 6-9, 14 under the control of a control system. The control system may be retrofitted to existing manual controls. The control system controls the vessel position and/or heading in a manner similar to that of a conventional dynamic positioning control system.
Patent GB-2513842-A (GB)
Title: Game Controller
Inventor: LEE TSUNG-SHIH
IPC: F16B21/08
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A game controller includes a lower shell 20, an upper shell 10, and top covers 40 which releasably cover upper shell battery compartments 13. Magnets (not shown) provided between the upper and lower shells are accessible via apertures 14 in the upper shell, and complementary metal blocks (not shown) are provided on the top covers for securing the top covers to the upper shell magnets. Snap fix or friction fit means are also provided for additionally securing the top covers to the upper shell. The snap fix means comprise positioning pillars (11, fig. 4) extending downwardly from the upper cover and provided with cylindrical rubber sleeves (30, fig. 4). A through bore extends through the positioning pillars, sheaths and upper cover, and an inner wall of the sheath includes engaging formations (see fig. 6). The top covers include downwardly extending fixing pillars 41 having engaging formations which complement the sheath formations. When the top covers are attached to the upper shell, the fixing pillars pass through the through bores and engage with the formations on the sheath to snap the covers in place (see fig. 5). The engaging formations are preferably a plurality of ribs and grooves.
Patent GB-2498888-A (GB)
Title: Real-time prognostic on downhole printed circuit board assembly of measurement-while-drilling/logging-while-drilling
Inventor: ZHAN SHENG
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for estimating a time to failure of an electronic component used in a downhole environment is disclosed. A stress is applied to the electronic component to cause failure of a plurality of prognostic sensors associated with the electronic component, wherein the stress level at which a prognostic sensor fails is indicative of a stress level at which the electronic component fails. Failure times are obtained due to the applied stress for the plurality of prognostic sensors. A trend is determined from the obtained failure times of the prognostic sensors. The time of failure of the electronic component is estimated from the determined trend.
Patent GB-2514429-A (GB)
Title: Pivot analysis method using condition group
Inventor: LO MING-CHE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: A pivot analysis method in which a front end processing device, i.e. a client, presents an attribute processing interface to a user to enable the user to select: an attribute via a first sub interface; a range via a second sub interface a calculation formula via a third sub interface. An attribute processing value is then generated by integrating the inputs selected through the subinterfaces and sent to a back-end server for the server to use in extracting data values from a database and populating a multidimensional array to send to the client for the client to use in presenting a pivot analysis table.
Patent GB-2517786-A (GB)
Title: Solar thermal cogeneration device embedded in a sunshade
Inventor: OYIBO TAMUNOEMI CHAMBERLAIN
IPC: F24J2/52
Filed: 2013-09-02
Abstract: A sunshade generates usable electrical power by a combination of photovoltaic solar panels 230 and thermoâ€�electric generation means 240. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels 230 are located at the top of thermoelectric module over the surface of a parasol canopy. A thermoelectric generating means is also provided, comprising a Fresnel lens collector 220. A fan 270 is driven by power generated from the thermoelectric module. The fan sucks air in through windows 250 and over a domed interior towards constricted gaps 260. Low pressure is generated as the air exits the gaps 260 and additional air is entrained into the flow by the Coanda effect, resulting in a cooling airflow underneath the umbrella. The solar panels 230 are also cooled by the air flowing in to the fan 270 via windows 250. This cooling effect is beneficial for the efficiency of the solar powered panels.
Patent GB-2522170-A (GB)
Title: Bioreactor lid
Inventor: NELSON GRAHAM
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2013-09-09
Abstract: A bioreactor lid 1 including first and second parts, the first part 20 having an upper surface with at least one port 21 for introducing or removing material from a container to which the lid is attached and a lower surface for engaging with the container, the second part being a container engagement member 40 having and opening defined by a rim 42 for receiving a mouth of the container 50 inserted in the opening so edges of the mouth can be folded over the rim, the lid further having a clip 30 that when the lower surface of the first part is brought into proximity with the rim of the second part the edge of the mouth of the container that has been inserted in the opening are clamped between the first and second part of the bioreactor lid.
Patent GB-2502497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to masts
Inventor: BALFOUR STUART
IPC: B63B15/00
Filed: 2011-10-10
Abstract: The invention relates to improvements to masts and in particular a mast apparatus (17) for raising and/or lowering a mast (18) on a vessel such as a vessel, and a vessel incorporating such a mast apparatus. In one example embodiment, the mast apparatus for raising and/or lowering the mast on a vessel comprises a mast; a mast housing (28); a pivot (44) for the mast fixedly connected to the mast housing; a lateral movement control mechanism (34) for enabling controllable lateral movement of the mast with respect to the pivot and the mast housing; a lateral movement control mechanism such as hydraulic ram (30) connected to the mast and connected to the mast housing, or connected to the mast and connectable to a vessel, for driving the mast to rotate about the pivot and move laterally under the control of the lateral movement control mechanism so as to raise or lower the mast and move the mast laterally in a controlled manner.
Patent GB-2518635-A (GB)
Title: Self dispensing toothbrush
Inventor: PARKINSON SHARON
IPC: A61C17/22
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A self dispensing toothbrush that consists of internal and external 7 dispensing components 1 which can be operated manually or electronically. The toothbrush may preferably have a means for dispensing an instant or automatic measured dose of toothpaste directly to the head 5 and bristles 6, from an internal toothpaste supply 1. The head may have a plurality of secretions 6 that allow toothpaste to reach the bristle area. The supply unit may be able to be replaced when empty. The toothbrush may have a method of allowing the user to view the remaining toothpaste by way of a measuring gauge 2.
Patent GB-2523067-A (GB)
Title: An airbag arrangement for a motor vehicle safety device
Inventor: LINDBERG KEN
IPC: B60R21/233
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: An airbag arrangement for a motor vehicle safety device, the arrangement including an airbag 3 having an inflatable chamber 15 for the receipt of inflating gas. The inflatable volume 15 being defined between a front layer 1 of flexible material and a rear layer 2 of flexible material. The airbag 3 includes an internal baffle 5 formed of flexible material and which is connected to each of said layers 1, 2 along respective paths 16 so as to extend between the layers 1, 2 and across the inflatable chamber 15 when the airbag is inflated to thereby divide the inflatable chamber 15 into discrete cells 18, 19 located on opposite sides of the baffle 5. There is at least one opening 7 formed through the baffle 5 to permit fluid communication between said cells 18, 19. The airbag 3 is provided in a package (29, Figure 7) which includes a fold (30, Figure 7) formed in the airbag along a fold line (32, Figure 6) coinciding with the position of said opening 7 within the package (29).
Patent GB-2520526-A (GB)
Title: Switching gear
Inventor: KUMAR KUNCHE SUNIL
IPC: H02B11/127
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: A switching gear comprises a frame, a main contact block 3 movable between a disconnected position and a connected position and an auxiliary contact block 4 movable parallel to the main contact block between a disconnected position and a connected position. An operating lever 6 has a shaft 11 arranged on which are a main operating element 13 and an auxiliary operating element 12. The elements may be a segment gear and toothed rack or a cam. A main rod system 15 and an auxiliary rod system 14 are connected between the respective operating element and contact block, such that on rotation of the operating lever the main contact block and the auxiliary contact block.
Patent GB-2520982-A (GB)
Title: Electroplating on plastic
Inventor: HOPE PETER IAIN
IPC: C25D5/56
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: A process for the electro-deposition of a metal layer includes immersing an electro-conductive plastics material in a solution of a salt containing a source of halogen ions in water and connecting said material as the anode of an electrolysis system. The salt may be sodium chloride and the solution may further contain sodium hydroxide. The electrolysis system may use an asymmetric alternating current. The plastics material is preferably plastics with a conducting filler that may be carbon. The process may further comprise the steps of immersion in a preparation comprising tin and palladium to precipitate a tin/palladium metal complex into a porous structure of the material and using the population of palladium particles as a nucleating landscape for electroless deposition of a primary layer of copper or nickel. The process may alternatively comprise the step of electrolytic deposition of a primary metal layer directly onto the conductive plastics material.
Patent GB-2505808-A (GB)
Title: Headache-treatment device with gel dispensing kit and method
Inventor: COVALIN ALEJANDRO
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: Electrical-stimulation device with gel-dispensing kit, and a method of making and using the parts of the kit. A convenient and easy-to- use system to provide an electrically conductive path from a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device to the skin surface of a patient to supply transcutaneous stimulation, even through hair. The invention provides improved prevention and treatment for headache, depression, alertness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and behavioral and/or other disorders. Some embodiments provide a headache treatment system that includes an electrode base shaped to conform to a back of a human user's head; a TENS having projecting spring electrodes each connected to the electrode base; means for holding an electrically conductive gel in a plurality of sealed pockets; and means for unsealing the means for holding the gel and applying the gel substantially simultaneously to the projecting spring electrodes.
Patent GB-2523728-A (GB)
Title: Flexible-walled container
Inventor: ELLIOTH MARTIN
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A flexible-walled container 10 has two opposed side walls 14 having opposed elongate edges 20, 22, and an opening 23 between the opposed elongate edges. Each elongate edge is provided with a component of a fastener 24, 26 which can interact with a corresponding opposite component on the other elongate edge. These fasteners are releasable contact fasteners 24, 26 such as such hook and loop type fastener. Each elongate edge also has a grip means such as a handle 32, which helps to facilitate separation of the contact fasteners thereby separating the edges allowing the container to be opened. The components of the fasteners can extend along the whole of the elongate edges or contain a plurality of space-apart components (figure 5). The fasteners maybe hook and loop or magnetic type fasteners. The container may also comprise additional grip means provided at each end of the elongate edges 30.
Patent GB-2524109-A (GB)
Title: Mixer tap
Inventor: LLOYD IAN ROBERT
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2014-03-15
Abstract: A single lever mixer tap 10 having a lever 16, a base 12 with a recess defining a mixing chamber (26, fig 3) for receiving a cartridge 14 having a stem 40 and barrel 36, a strike member 18 to limit downward movement, and an alignment mechanism to maintain alignment of the strike member and the lever. The strike member may have a rectangular or quadrilateral hole 56 for engaging a neck portion 38 of the cartridge so that the strike member may rotate with the stem. The tap may also have a bearing member made up of a nut (170, fig 4) and washer portion (164, fig 4). The lever may also have a collar portion (150, fig 5) made from an extended portion (151, fig 5) with a recess to receive the stem.