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Patent GB-2481075-A (GB)
Title: Shaped Air-Swirler Vanes for a Gas Turbine Engine Fuel Injector
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRANDON P
IPC: F23D11/38
Filed: 2010-06-25
Abstract: An air swirler for a gas turbine engine fuel nozzle (10 fig 1) has a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart axially extending swirl vanes 106, 206. Each swirl vane can have a shape characterised by a chord dimension that varies in length along the radial extent of the vane, and the swirler can include an annular air passage104 bounded by an inner hub 120, 220 aligned with a longitudinal axis 122, 222. The vane may include a leading edge 212 and a trailing edge 110, 210, and the vane can have an aerofoil profile 208 and/or an axially swept cross-sectional profile. The trailing and leading edges of each vane may be parallel to each other, and each vane may have a cross-sectional profile of varying thickness along its axial length. The swept edges of the vane may be parallel or curved, and in use, the vane arrangement enhances turning of the airflow whilst minimising the risk of separation from the vane surface permitting achievement of a higher swirl factor.
Patent GB-2472172-A (GB)
Title: Using nanoparticles for water flow control in subterranean formations
Inventor: HUANG TIANPING
IPC: C09K8/502
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: Non-aqueous carrier fluids containing nano-sized particles in high concentration are effective for zone isolation and flow control in water shutoff applications for subterranean formations. The nanoparticles interact with water and solidify it to inhiblt its flow, but do not have the same effect on hydrocarbons and thus selectively assist the production of hydrocarbons while suppressing water. Suitable nanoparticles include alkaline earth meta! oxides, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydroxides, transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, post-transition metal oxides, post-transition metal hydroxides, piezoelectric crystals, and/or pyroelectrlc crystals.
Patent GB-2487366-A (GB)
Title: Use of inhibitors of ATP-sensitive potassium channels for the treament of hearing loss
Inventor: ROEPER JOCHEN
IPC: A61K31/64
Filed: 2011-01-18
Abstract: The use of inhibitors of ATP-sensitive potassium channels for the protective (including preventive) therapy or the reduced progression of hearing loss, in particular age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). Preferred is the systemic or local administraÂ­tion of clinically established sulfonylureas, such as, for example, glibenclamide. The administration may be oral, topical, subcutaneous or by injection.
Patent GB-2475449-A (GB)
Title: Thermotherapy device
Inventor: JUTA TETSURO
IPC: A61F7/03
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A thermotherapy device 101 worn on a joint that includes a tubular holder composed of a stretchable material and a chemical warmer 102 held in the holder. The holder has an accommodating portion in which the chemical warmer can be placed and removed therefrom, or to which the chemical warmer can be attached. The thermotherapy device can maintain temperatures suitable for thermotherapy for a long period, remains in place despite the motion of the joint, and can hold a heat-generating member in a suitable area. The thermotherapy device is thus effective for use on joints such as the ankle (Figure 21), knee, elbow, wrist etc. The holder may be of a multilayer structure with closed axial ends, with at least one opening 106 formed on the surface of the holder between the axial ends, the opening communicating with an accommodating portion in the holder for the chemical warmer. When used, the device applies a pressure of no more that 8000Pa (80 hPa) to the skin of the user. The holder may be made up of tightening portions 103 and non-tightening portions (or less elastic portions) 104.
Patent GB-2488832-A (GB)
Title: Air cushion heat sealing
Inventor: TAN KAI-YUAN
IPC: B31D5/00
Filed: 2011-03-11
Abstract: An air cushion manufacturing machine includes a film supply unit 90 and a feed unit 60 and a sealing device for heat sealing an inflated double-layer film 91 when the feed of the film 91 stops. The machine is characterized in that a solid state relay SSR 112 is coupled to a power supply required by a heat sealer of the sealing device, and the solid state relay 112 controlled by the processor 111 compensates the heat loss of sealing according to the cycle of the sealing process, and a power-on time percentage is controlled to produce a punctuate periodic micro heating to the heat sealer and achieve a constant-temperature heat compensation for each sealing course of the heat sealer. The machine is not affected by ambient temperature and is capable of improving the sealing effectiveness and overcome the drawback of conventional sealing devices that easily breaking an electrothermal wire.
Patent GB-2489456-A (GB)
Title: A device for axially loading a rotating shaft with respect to a first component
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F01D25/16
Filed: 2011-03-29
Abstract: A device 10 is provided for axially loading a rotating shaft 12 with respect to a first component 24. The device 10 comprises an annular channel 40 surrounding the rotating shaft 12 which comprises a first portion 16 axially fixed with respect to the shaft 12 and having a first annular wall 16 extending in the radial direction of the shaft 12; and a second portion 28 axially fixed with respect to the first component 24 and having a second annular wall 30 axially spaced from the first wall 16 and extending in the radial direction of the shaft 12. The device further comprises a fluid supply means 14 for supplying fluid 44 to the annular fluid channel 40 and a rotator 16 rotationally fixed with respect to the shaft 12. In use the fluid 44 is supplied to the annular fluid channel 40 when the shaft 12 is rotated, the rotator applying an angular momentum to the fluid 44 thereby generating a radial force on the fluid 44 which generates an axial force between the first annular wall 16 and the second annular wall 30, thereby axially loading the shaft 12 with respect to the first component 24.
Patent GB-2490100-A (GB)
Title: Security device for clamping to a safe
Inventor: DUBBEY MARTIN LEWIS
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: A security device for hindering the unauthorised opening of safes, in particular hotel safes or strongboxes is shown. The device includes a first longitudinal member 10 and a second longitudinal member 12, the second longitudinal member being retractably co-operable with the first longitudinal member; at the respective outer ends of the longitudinal members are first and second lateral members 14, 16, used to clamp the device against the side walls of a safe. A locking mechanism 30, 32, 34, locks the first longitudinal member to the second longitudinal member, so that the device is tightly clamped to the safe. Preferably a tension spring (fig 4a, part 60) biases the second longitudinal member so that it retracts into the first longitudinal member. Preferably, gripping surfaces, which may be made of a resilient material, are provided on the lateral members. Preferably also the locking mechanism (Fig 9c, part 61; fig 10, part 74) enables the user to further tighten the lateral members against the walls of the safe. The device provides a visible deterrent and a physical barrier to would-be intruders.
Patent GB-2478452-A (GB)
Title: Fused ring metal complexes
Inventor: AKINO NOBUHIKO
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Metal complexes have formula (1) wherein X1is carbon; X2is carbon or nitrogen; M is ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium or platinum; Z1is an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or heteroaromatic ring, Z2is an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring, provided that Z1is of formula (2) and/or Z2is of formula (3); Y1- Y4are C or N; Z10is an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or heteroaromatic ring; Z11and Z21represent cyclic structures constituted of C, N, O, S, P and/or Si atoms; Z20is an optionally substituted heteroaromatic ring. The complex may be a 2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-l-yl)-pyridine iridium complex. The metal complex may have a defined proportion (%) of the sum of squares of orbital coefficients of the outmost d orbital of M; it may have a defined dihedral angle; it may have a defined %/eV value. The complex may be useful in polymers, compositions, films, light emitting devices and solar batteries.
Patent GB-2480218-A (GB)
Title: Membrane filter element with multiple fiber types
Inventor: PETERS RICHARD D
IPC: B01D53/22
Filed: 2010-02-17
Abstract: A natural gas stream is passed through a single membrane element that is fabricated with two or more distinct types of membrane fibers. The membrane fibers have different characteristics in order to reduce the number of membrane elements required for gas separation and to improve gas separation performance due to changing gas composition because of permeation as the gas travels through the membrane element.
Patent GB-2494676-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of artemisinin to dihydroartemisinin and suitable apparatus
Inventor: LAPKIN ALEXEI
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2011-09-15
Abstract: The invention provides processes for reducing the antimalarial drug precursor compound, artemisinin, into dihydroartemisinin (DHA) under continuous flow conditions, and to apparatuses for carrying out the reduction reaction. The invention extends to processes for producing a range of different artemisinin-derived drugs from dihydroartemisinin, and also to apparatuses used for carrying out these reactions. Preferred solvents are tetrahydrofuran (THF) and the biomass-derived 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF). A preferred reducing agent is superhydride (LiBHEt3) used at room temperature. The continuous flow reactor used is preferably a microreactor, microfluidic device reactor or a compact reactor with passive or active mixing comprising at least one reaction chamber or a series of interconnected vessels. A microfluidic device reactor is most preferred. DHA may subsequently be reacted to produce various artemisinin-derived drugs. This may be achieved by using an apparatus consisting of interconnected reactor modules or a single reactor divided into separate sections.
Patent GB-2495491-A (GB)
Title: Pre-biotic skin wipe
Inventor: CLARKE GEMMA
IPC: A61K8/60
Filed: 2011-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible webbing comprising at least one prebiotic. The prebiotic may be a carbohydrate or oligosaccharide, preferably asoluble fibre carbohydrate, fructooligosaccharide, galactooligosacharides or mannan oligosaccharides, more specifically inulin. The prebiotic may be a powder, liquid or suspension. The webbing may be biodegradable, non-biodegradable or both. Also disclosed is a kit for applying a prebiotic to a surface.
Patent GB-2497109-A (GB)
Title: Angle adjustable heat exchange assembly
Inventor: LIN YUNG-FU
IPC: A23B4/07
Filed: 2011-12-01
Abstract: An angle adjustable heat exchange assembly comprises a plurality of heat exchange units 1. Each unit comprises a thermal conductive plate 10 having a heat pipe 12 embedded therein, and at least one engageable portion 14 at a lateral side of the plate and suitable for moveable connection to an adjacent / corresponding plate. The heat pipe may be made of copper and comprise a hollow capillary sealed at both ends and filled with a volatile fluid. The plate may be made from material having a greater thermal conductivity than the heat pipe. Plate materials include metal, ceramics, graphite, thermal conductive plastics / polymers, and is preferably aluminium. The engaging portion may be arc shaped and comprise a pivot member (143, fig 5) bringing two adjacent units together and permit pivotable movement. The engaging portion may comprise a ferromagnetic member (142, fig 7) in one lateral side of the unit and a magnet (141) in the other lateral side so that adjacent units are magnetically attracted and permit adjacent units to move relative to one another. The assembly permits increased contact with frozen products (fig 6) and to thaw them quicker than prior art assemblies (fig 1).
Patent GB-2485291-A (GB)
Title: Cannabidiol (CBD) for use in the treatment of generalised and/or partial seizures
Inventor: WHALLEY BENJAMIN
IPC: A61K31/05
Filed: 2010-06-29
Abstract: Use of the phyto-cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of epilepsy and more particularly generalized (tonic-clonic) seizures and/or partial seizures. The daily dose of CBD is preferably at least 400 mg and more preferably 400-800 mg. CBD as an anticonvulsant may be used in combination with tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), wherein the daily dose of THCV is preferably at least 1.5 mg and more preferably at least 15 mg. CBD and THCV may be in the form of pure compounds or plant extracts with low contents of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The examples disclosed relate to the use of CBD (pure) or THCV (pure or botanical extract) as anti-epileptics.
Patent GB-2497931-A (GB)
Title: Inferring repeated journey patterns of a mobile telephone from network data
Inventor: BRENNAN DAMIAN
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: Determining a common origin, destination and route from a network usage record of a mobile communication device by: determining movement of the device 420 from its network activity 405 (e.g. call, SMS, MMS, data event) and associated attributes 410 (e.g. cell ID) identified in the NUR 400; determining whether the movement is preceded or followed by another movement 425 and, if so, aggregating them so as to form a series of consecutive movements that represents a route 430; comparing the series of movements with historical activity data for the device so as to determine a common set of such series; identifying there-from a common origin, common destination and one or more points there-between that collectively represent a common route 440, 445. Route and OD data from multiple devices may be used for traffic management or planning.
Patent GB-2488447-A (GB)
Title: A step-frame semi-trailer having a second loading platform
Inventor: LINDFIELD ALAN
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 2012-03-12
Abstract: A step frame semi-trailer 1 having a first loading deck extending between a rear and a front of the trailer, the first loading deck 2 comprising a lower step 4 extending within the trailer from the rear and an upper step 3 extending within the trailer from the front. A roof extending between the rear and the front of the trailer 1. A second deck 6 extending within the trailer from the rear, the second loading deck positioned between the lower step 4 of the first loading deck 2 and the roof. Optionally the roof has a downward sloping front portion 5 and a lift 7 is present positioned to receive, in a first configuration, a load 23 from the second loading deck 6 and being arranged to lower the load to the upper step 3 of the first loading deck 2. Alternatively a refrigeration unit (20, Figure 7a) is positioned under the upper step 3 of the first loading deck 2.
Patent GB-2500608-A (GB)
Title: Wall-mounted hand dryer
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a wall-mountable hand dryer of the type which uses an air-knife to wipe the water from a user's hand. The hand dryer is configured to have a maximum depth, front-to-back, of less than 150mm when it is surface-mounted on the wall 7. The air-knife 3 is discharged downwardly through one or more discharge apertures 9 on the dryer. These discharge apertures are configured. so that the air-knife is discharged in front of the wall or a rear part of the dryer, and.is discharged forwards towards the user at a downward angle Î±. The downward angle of the air-knife is such that the air-knife projects to a distance D of at least 75mm in front of the wall 7.
Patent GB-2501872-A (GB)
Title: Coated Structured Surfaces
Inventor: AMARATUNGA GEHAN ANJIL JOSEPH
IPC: H01G9/15
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of coating a structured surface comprising the steps of providing nanoparticles of a first coating material, and depositing the nanoparticles onto a structured surface using electrophoretic deposition. The structured surface may comprise one or more carbon nanotubes which may be an array and may be randomly arranged. The coating material may be a dielectric material such as Barium Titanate BaTiO3 (BTO) which may have a particle size of approximately 20nm diameter. Following the deposition step a second coating may be provided. The second coating may be hafnium oxide. Also disclosed is a capacitor comprising a first electrode of a structured material, a second electrode of conducting material, and a dielectric layer formed between the first and second electrode.
Patent GB-2506654-A (GB)
Title: Vibration Isolation Mount for an Electric Motor
Inventor: LAMB JAMES HOPE
IPC: A47L9/22
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A mount 10 for an electric motor which is formed of an elastomeric material and comprises a sleeve 11 around which a plurality of ribs 12 are formed. The ribs comprise first ribs 12a and second ribs 12b, the first ribs projecting further from the sleeve and being more compliant than the second ribs. Ribs 12a are hollow to increase compliance and the end 15 (fig 2 not shown) of these ribs are tapered. End stubs 13 engage with the end of a motor 16 and the locking projection 14 engages a recess in the motor acting to align and retain the motor in the mount. The taper assists with the insertion of the sleeve and motor into the housing recess 22. The ribs 12 absorb radial vibration and impacts, the ribs 12a primarily isolating the motor from vibration whilst the ribs 12b contacting the housing when the housing is impacted. The end stubs absorb axial acceleration of the housing. Fig 5 (not shown) discloses various forms of the rib 12a.
Patent GB-2508168-A (GB)
Title: Excavator quick hitch
Inventor: EDELEANU HUGH
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2012-11-22
Abstract: An excavator quick hitch 1 that is connected to the excavator arm and connects to various types of attachment via parallel pins 4. The quick hitch 1 incorporates a reverse hook shaped profile 9 into which engages one of the attachment pin 4 and cradles pin 4 as soon as the attachment is lifted from the ground. The quick hitch 1 is then rotated to engage the other attachment pin 4 into recess 10. To secure the attachment pins 4 to the quick hitch 1 locks 5 & 6 are used. The hydraulic version extends the ram 8 which allows internal compression spring 11 to expand, rotating both locks 5 & 6 around pivot pins 14 & 15 locking them into place. The manual version requires the levering of rear lock 6 which via link bar 12 pushes front lock 5 so both locks lock onto pins 4 and are held in place by the over centre compression spring and which are double locked by the insertion of safety bar 13.
Patent GB-2497201-A (GB)
Title: A low resistance embedded strap for a trench capacitor
Inventor: PEI CHENGWEN
IPC: H01L27/108
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A trench is formed in a semiconductor substrate 8, extending through a single crystal of semiconductor material 20, and is filled with a node dielectric layer 50 and at least a doped polycrystalline semiconductor fill portion 60A, 60B. A gate stack 32, 34, 38 for an access transistor is formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a gate spacer 36 is formed around the gate stack. A source/drain trench is formed between an outer sidewall of the gate spacer and a sidewall of the doped polycrystalline semiconductor fill portion, the side wall of the trench may vertically coincide with the gate spacer and may contact the gate spacer. An epitaxial source region 53 and a polycrystalline semiconductor material portion 57 overlying fill material portion are simultaneously formed by a selective epitaxy process such that the epitaxial source region and the polycrystalline semiconductor material portion contact each other. The polycrystalline semiconductor material portion provides a robust low resistance conductive path between the source region and the inner electrode. The epitaxial semiconductor material and the single crystal semiconductor material may have different lattice constants and may be n-doped, carbon doped silicon while the single crystal contains no carbon. The fill semiconductor material may be n-doped polysilicon or n-doped polycrystalline germanium. A shallow trench isolation (STI) structure may overlie the semiconductor fill material and may laterally contact one of its sidewalls. The STI structure may comprise a gate stack.
Patent GB-2508869-A (GB)
Title: Fermentation enclosure
Inventor: WALKER IAN
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A fermentation enclosure in the form of a flexible pouch 26 having first (12) and second (14) openings. The first opening (12) having a removable cap assembly 44 and a second opening (14) having a liquid dispensing arrangement (54) for selective dispensing of the liquid from the interior of the pouch 26. Preferably the pouch 26 is arranged to provide a self-supporting and free-standing enclosure when at least partially filled with liquid. Preferably the cap assembly 44 define a liquid barrier which is gas permeable preferably comprising a breathable membrane in communication with the first opening (12). Preferably the breathable membrane is mounted to the interior of the cap and is arranged to be held over the first opening when the cap 44 is applied to the fermentation enclosure. Preferably the cap 44 is shaped to define a gas path between the interior and exterior of the pouch 26 when the cap is attached.
Patent GB-2505973-A (GB)
Title: Organic light emitting display
Inventor: CHOI HO-WON
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: An organic light emitting display comprises an organic light emitting array 150 and a touch electrode array 230 formed on respective buffer layers 130, 220 and arranged facing each other and joined together via an adhesive layer 400. Pad portions of the buffer layers are further arranged to face each other and are connected to each other via a sealant 450 including conductive balls 455. An external layer of the buffer layer 220 in contact with the sealant is formed of an inorganic layer in order to prevent permeation of moisture or air via the sealant, thereby preventing deterioration in contact characteristics between the arrays.
Patent GB-2509534-A (GB)
Title: Charging system for proximity services
Inventor: KOSKELA TIMO KALEVI
IPC: H04W4/80
Filed: 2013-01-07
Abstract: A method comprising monitoring if a charging event related to a proximity service performed by an apparatus UE performing the method occurs, collecting the at least one charging event (charging data record) CDR and forwarding the collected at least one charging event to a charging data function CDE. The charging event may be a device to device communication which is not conveyed through a network but may use a resource assigned for a network communication. The charging event may be forwarded to a charging gateway.
Patent GB-2507829-A (GB)
Title: Mobile terminal handover in a network implementing coordinated multipoint transmission
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A method of handing over a mobile terminal from a source base station to a target base station in a Long Term Evolution, LTE, compliant mobile wireless communications network. The method comprises generating a measurement report including one or more channel state information reference signal, CSI-RS, measurement results at a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal sends the measurement report to a source base station. The source base station determines either in response to the measurement report or separately that the network should handover the mobile terminal to a target base station. The source base station sends a handover request to the target base station. The handover request includes at least one CSI-RS measurement result received from the mobile terminal such that the target base station can initiate coordinated multi-point transmission, CoMP, to the mobile terminal upon handover. This allows CoMP to be initiated immediately upon handover by the target base station without having to request CSI-RS results.