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Patent GB-2482544-A (GB)
Title: Making high density indium tin oxide sputtering targets
Inventor: BALUCH DOSTEN
IPC: C23C14/08
Filed: 2010-08-06
Abstract: A method of making a high density indium tin oxide (ITO) sputtering target by forming an aqueous slip comprising greater than 80 % by weight ITO powder and a sintering aid in the form of an arsenic, antinony, bismuth, selenium, tellurium and/or boron compound. Example sintering aids are: arsenic (III) oxide, bismuth (III) oxide, boric acid, tellurium (IV) oxide, indium (III) arsenide, indium (III) antimonide, indium (III) selenide, indium (III) telluride, bismuth (III) phosphate or boron (III) phosphate, present in an amount of 0.001-1 % by weight of dry ITO powder. The slip can be cast into a porous plaster of paris or polymer mould and formed into a green body, or it can be spray dried to produce powder and cold pressed. The initial ITO powder is made by calcining a mixture of indium and tin hydroxide powders in air.
Patent GB-2473549-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible gift bag with peel and seal closure means
Inventor: MCGILLION SHARON
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: A collapsible container 1 can be flat packed or opened to receive 3D objects. It seals via contact adhesive 9 initially protected by release paper 10. There is ideally a flap type lid 3. The adhesive is preferably incorporated on tabs extending from each unconnected edges of the lid 3. These tabs may overlap a cooperating adhesive section on the upper rim of the container when sealed. The container may be formed from a single blank of paper, card, or similar material. The flap, tabs and collapsing folds 11, 18, 19 are preferably scored to allow them to crease or hinge predictably. The container can be used as a gift bag; it could be patterned accordingly and may include an attached or integrally printed label 21.
Patent GB-2483915-A (GB)
Title: Mount for a boat propulsion unit
Inventor: KIELIMAN JANNE
IPC: B63H1/15
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A mount for a boat propulsion unit comprises a collar 58 for mounting around an aperture in a boat's hull 56. The collar has an annular groove 60 on an inner surface thereof. A first mating part 64 for mounting an inboard portion 52 of a propulsion unit to the boat, and a second mating part 66, connectable to the first mating part, for mounting an outboard portion 54 of a propulsion unit to the boat, are also provided. The first and second mating parts are connectable through the collar and are configured such that when they are connected they form an external annular recess 74 in an outer surface and an annular gasket 62 is located partly in the groove and partly in the recess to form a seal there-between.
Patent GB-2485992-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard using a Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) detector
Inventor: LEE DAVID
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2010-11-30
Abstract: A keyboard 400 comprising a plurality of proximity detectors arranged in a predetermined orientation which produce an output when touched. Each proximity detector 402 may comprise an array of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs), wherein a light or illumination source transmits light away from a detector such that light is reflected back to this detector when the surface of the keyboard is touched at 402. The SPAD array may be connected to a multiplex and a counter to measure the reflected illumination. Each proximity detector may correspond to a key or function. The keyboard may be an alphanumeric keyboard (for use with a computer or telephone) or a piano-style keyboard.
Patent GB-2473770-A (GB)
Title: Metal powders and methods for producing the same
Inventor: LARINK STEVEN C
IPC: B22F9/02
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A method for producing a metal powder product involves: providing a supply of a precursor metal powder; combining the precursor metal powder with a liquid to form a slurry; feeding the slurry into a pulsating stream of hot gas; and recovering the metal powder product.
Patent GB-2477237-A (GB)
Title: Redundant controllers in which a backup controller determines state information from process output values in the event of primary controller failover.
Inventor: KEPHART RICHARD W
IPC: G05B9/03
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a pair of redundant controllers in a process control network. The controllers are linked to each other and to the other devices of the network, each of the controllers has a set of control areas each having a process control application program for performing process control functions and a control synchronization program. When the backup controller gets a failure message from the primary controller, the control synchronization program gets process output values from the primary controller, if the backup controller determines that the controllers have different control area configurations. The control synchronization program then determines the state information for the control areas using values obtained from the output modules of the control areas of the primary controller. The backup controller then begins performing process control functions using the process control application programs.
Patent GB-2491801-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming decorated slide fastener
Inventor: HIMI NAOYUKI
IPC: A44B19/08
Filed: 2011-04-13
Abstract: A method of preparing a slide fastener 100 comprising: a pair of first and second stringers 102, 103 each comprising a tape 105a, 105b and a row of coupling elements 106a, 106b mounted on a respective longitudinal edge thereof; and a slider 114; wherein the coupling elements comprise plastic material; and wherein the coupling elements further comprise decorative elements 120, the method comprising the steps of: shaping and securing the plastic coupling elements to the first and second stringers prior to attachment of the decorative elements; followed by reheating the coupling elements and decorative elements together to ensure secure attachment of the decorative elements to the coupling elements. The reheating may be achieved using sonic or radio waves, preferably using an ultrasonic horn. The decorative elements may further be secured by adhesive.
Patent GB-2491606-A (GB)
Title: Method of assessing message Interoperability between Platforms
Inventor: JOHNSON JULIAN FRASER EWART
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2011-06-07
Abstract: A method and system for assessing message interoperability between a first platform and a second platform communicating over a Tactical Data Link (TDL). The method includes obtaining (204) first platform model data representing platform-specific message transmit/receive information over the TDL for the first platform and obtaining (204) second platform model data representing platform-specific message transmit/receive information over the TDL for the second platform. The first platform model data and the second model platform model data are used (206) to assess message interoperability between the platforms. Preferably the first platform model data and second platform model data each specify a set of message types with at least some of the message types having an associated Data Field Identifier / Data User Identifier and zero or more associated Data Items wherein checking whether the second platform is capable of receiving the message type from the first platform comprises checking whether the associated DFI/DUI and DIs have matching characteristics.
Patent GB-2481510-A (GB)
Title: An Armour Mounting System for a Vehicle
Inventor: BRIDEWELL STUART
IPC: F41H5/013
Filed: 2011-06-16
Abstract: An armour mounting systems comprises a flexible bracket 1 for attaching armour to a vehicle. The flexible bracket 1 comprises an elongate member 6 connected between a vehicle and attached armour elements 4. The elongate member 6 is resilient enough to support the attached armour elements 4 and return the armour elements 4 to their normal resting position following disturbance.
Patent GB-2481511-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing device and screen printing method
Inventor: ABE SEIKO
IPC: B41F15/08
Filed: 2010-04-14
Abstract: Provided are a screen printing device and a screen printing method for screen printing an upper surface of a substrate and a bottom surface of a recess which opens to the upper surface, whereby a favorable printing quality can be ensured, and an effective printing operation can be performed. A screen printing device for printing a paste for connecting electronic components on an upper surface of a substrate and a bottom surface of a recess comprises a printing device (2(1)) and a printing device (2(2)) arranged in series for sequentially printing the paste on the substrate in two steps, wherein the upstream side printing device (2(1)) is provided with a bottom printing mask provided to correspond to the bottom surface of the recess, and a closed type squeesee mechanism (36A) which slidably moves while abutting with the upper surface of the bottom surface printing mask to pressurize and supply the paste; and the downstream side printing device (2(2)) is provided with an upper surface printing mask provided to correspond to the upper surface, and an open type squeesee mechanism (36B) which slidably moves while abutting with the upper surface of the upper surface printing mask to fill the paste in the pattern hole.
Patent GB-2493753-A (GB)
Title: Heat cable for preventing water freezing in pipes
Inventor: COSTELLO BRIAN
IPC: F16L53/38
Filed: 2011-08-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric heat cable 2 which prevents water freezing in pipes. The heat cable is dimensioned to fit within a pipe with an internal diameter of from about 9mm to about 15mm without substantially restricting flow in the pipe and capable of emitting sufficient heat to prevent freezing of water in the pipe in freezing conditions. The heat cable has a protective insulative and waterproof outer sheathing 22, and may have two conductors 23 for conducting electricity, a heating wire 14 with an insulating sheath layer separating the conductors from the heating wire, and at least one contact point 25 between the heating wire and each of the conductors. Later embodiment relates to a system comprising said heat cable, a temperature sensor (6 figure 1) and a thermostat (4 figure 1).
Patent GB-2496445-A (GB)
Title: Winch with reverse winding function
Inventor: FALCONER OLIVER PETER GREGORY
IPC: B66D1/24
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: A winch 200 for a sailboat comprises a support 206 for mounting the winch with respect to a sailboat, a winch drum 202 rotatable with respect to the support, a manual drive socket for receiving a crank handle for manual driving of the winch and a motor' 212 for powered driving of the winch. The winch provides at least two manual forward winding gearing ratios selectable according to the direction of rotation of the manual drive socket. The winch provides motor-operated forward winding and motor-operated reverse winding, reverse winding being provided only when reverse-winding torque is externally applied to the winch drum. When the crank handle is located in the drive socket the winch is locked against reverse winding. Control means are provided for controlling the motor. A control means has two selectable on-off controls only, a forwards control being exclusively for controlling on-off motor-operated forward winding of the winch drum and a reverse control being exclusively for controlling on-off motor-operated reverse winding of the winch drum.
Patent GB-2484621-A (GB)
Title: Gamma ray detectors having azimuthal sensitivity
Inventor: NIKITIN ANTON
IPC: G01V5/04
Filed: 2010-07-28
Abstract: An instrument for performing measurements downhole includes: at least one gamma-ray detector with azimuthal sensitivity equipped for discriminating energy of incident gamma-rays. This instrument is equipped with or without a neutron or gamma-ray source. A method and computer program product providing the azimuthal sensitivity of the instrument is provided.
Patent GB-2487005-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism with actuation ring
Inventor: AARNES LASSE E
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2012-03-15
Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking to grooves of a circular bore or member, comprises a main body 118" with a plurality of locking members 119" arranged along a perimeter of the main body. The locking members are rotatably supported on the main body about is rotation axes 117t". An actuation ring 117a" comprises a plurality of engagement elements 117d" which extend into engagement slots 117e" of the locking members, so as to rotate the locking members. The locking members according to their rotational position can assume a locking position, wherein their perimeter extends a first distance radially out from the locking mechanism or radially inwardly from the locking mechanism, and an unlocked position, wherein said distance is shorter than the first distance or non-existent, as the distance from the axes 117r of the locking members to their perimeter varies along the perimeter.
Patent GB-2501868-A (GB)
Title: Helmet with drag reducing ducts
Inventor: BERTRAM JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: A42B3/28
Filed: 2012-03-27
Abstract: A helmet 10 for use by cyclists and comprising a hard outer shell 12, a plurality of ducts 16 extending from inlets 14 in the front of the outer shell forward of the skull of a wearer, one inlet associated with each duct, to a single outlet 22 at the rear of the shell substantially above the neck of a wearer. Preferably two inlets are provided. The shell may be shaped so that the ears of a wearer are exposed. Preferably, further inlets are provided by the ears of a wearer, discharging to a void in the shell above the neck of the wearer. An impeller may be provided in one of the ducts to assist air flow.
Patent GB-2503227-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for authenticating messages
Inventor: RUSSELL CHRISTOHPER
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2012-06-19
Abstract: A method for a receiver of an electronic message to authenticate an identity of a sender of the electronic message. The message contains a one-time security code in the form of a string of characters generated by selecting characters from a sender-side non-repeating pseudorandom string of characters. This is done by applying a user-specific PIN in the form of a first sequence of digits to the pseudorandom security string at the sender by sequentially selecting numerical positions in the sender-side pseudorandom string on the basis of the numbers in the user-specific PIN, taken in positional order, and returning the characters thereby selected from the sender-side pseudorandom string in sequence so as to form the one-time security code. Upon receipt of the message, the receiver correlates the characters in the one-time security code with characters in a receiver-side non-repeating pseudorandom string of characters, identical to the sender-side pseudorandom string, by considering the characters of the one-time security code in sequence and identifying a numerical position of each character of the one-time security code in the receiver-side pseudorandom array to thereby generate second sequence of digits. The identity of the sender is authenticated when the second sequence of digits matches the user-specific PIN.
Patent GB-2496236-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically adjusting the gain and offset in an optical encoder
Inventor: YORK FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: G01D5/244
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: An optical encoder may include an encoder disk, an illumination system, and a detector to detect light diffracted from the encoder disk. The encoder disk may include a signal track comprising a diffraction grating, and an index track comprising a reflective index mark, wherein a width of the index mark is larger than a pitch of the diffraction grating. An indexing method may include providing an encoder disk, providing an illumination system to direct light to the encoder disk, providing a detector structured to detect light diffracted from the encoder disk, calculating an estimated count of quadrature states from a rising edge of an index pulse to a middle of the index interval, and calculating the quadrature state at an approximate center of the index pulse. A dynamic parameter correction method may include calculating a target gain and offset and correcting values based on the target gain and offset.
Patent GB-2505401-A (GB)
Title: Transferring nanoparticles into eukaryotic cells
Inventor: VELDWIJK MARION
IPC: C12N15/88
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A method for transferring at least one nanoparticle into eukaryotic cells or tissue comprising the steps of adding at least one thiol group to the 5' end of at least one oligonucleotide to obtain at least one thiolated oligonucleotide comprising the use of such a labelled oligonucleotide as a primer in PCR, binding of the at least one thiolated oligonucleotide or PCR product to at least one nanoparticle to obtain at least one oligonucleotide- or DNA-coated nanoparticle, forming a complex comprising the at least one oligonucleotide-coated nanoparticle by adding an encapsulating reagent to the at least one DNA-coated nanoparticles, and applying the complex to the eukaryotic cells or tissue. The encapsulating reagent may be liposomes, lipids or calcium phosphate.
Patent GB-2494975-A (GB)
Title: Filtration unit
Inventor: KULKARNI ABHIJEET MADHUKAR
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: A filtration unit 10 includes a filter element 20 for filtering fluid and a rectangular frame 40 including a first portion 42 and a second portion 44. The frame 40 supports the filter element 20 and the frame defines an opening 50. A first dimension 52 measured between the exterior of the first portion 42 and the opening 50 is greater than a second dimension 70 measured between the exterior of the second portion 44 and the opening 50. The filtration unit 10 may be mounted in a top section and a bottom section of a holding frame. The holding frame may be structural elements of a filtration apparatus or part of a larger system that includes filtration apparatus such as a commercial gas turbine. Advantageously the filtration unit promotes an effective seal, decreases the possibility of water and other fluids bypassing the filter element and decreases filter media pinching. A method of installing the filtration unit is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2496024-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle seat with spring arrangement
Inventor: WIEGELMANN JOERG
IPC: B60N2/54
Filed: 2012-09-27
Abstract: A vehicle seat for a motor vehicle comprising a seat frame with a front seat shell 2 and a rear cross member, and zigzag springs 4 are arranged between and mounted in these. Adjacently arranged first 4 and second 4 zigzag springs form first 5 and second 6 spring arrangements respectively. The zigzag springs 4 comprise transversely running bearing legs 7 on the end side for inserting into the seat shell 2 in transverse direction of the seat frame 1. The zigzag springs 4 of the respective spring arrangement 5 and 6 are connected spaced from their mountings on the inside by first spacer elements. The bearing legs 7 of the zigzag springs 4 of the first arrangement 5 can be inserted into the seat shell 2 in a first direction Y and the bearing legs 7 of the zigzag springs 4 of the second arrangement 6 can be inserted into the seat shell 2 in a second direction X, opposite to the first direction Y. The two spring arrangements 5, 6 are connected by means of second spacer elements 17 that are variable in length in transverse direction of the seat frame.
Patent GB-2507046-A (GB)
Title: Golf alignment aid for draw or fade shots
Inventor: KILLINGTON HENRY
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2012-10-16
Abstract: A golf training aid comprises a golf club head alignment member 22 and a swing guide 12 rotatably coupled together. The user aligns the face of a golf club head 53 with alignment member 22 and the swing guide 12 indicates a swing path 58 that the golf club should follow during the golf swing. Different angles between the alignment member 22 and the swing guide 12 correspond to different amounts of draw, fade, sidespin or curve that would be applied to the golf ball when the ball is hit. Preferably the training aid comprises indication means 8 in the form of a table of values for indicating the distance that golf ball would draw or fade if the golf ball were to be hit a known distance. The training aid may further comprise an adjustable stance guide 6 which may be parallel to the swing guide 12.
Patent GB-2508862-A (GB)
Title: Piston incorporating valve controlling flow of fluid from storage cylinder
Inventor: COTTON THOMAS
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A piston 124 is movable within a cylinder 112 such that its periphery is in contact with the cylinder walls. The base of the cylinder is closed but a valve in the piston selectively allows flow into and out of the region of the cylinder below the piston face. Ideally the piston contacts the liquid. The piston can be manually movable by integral plunger 116 which includes a conduit 118 and passes through a lid 114. The valve can be a ball float 138 sealing against a tapered aperture 136. Alternative seals are a perforated plate coverable by a flexible membrane (figs 1-3) or two perforated plates which can swivel for alignment or obstruction (figs 16). The seal can include a gas permeable but liquid impermeable membrane, and have a further silicone valve above it. The container could decant oil, wine, or soft drinks.
Patent GB-2500109-A (GB)
Title: Fluid deformable chamber with progressive deformation characteristics
Inventor: BRUCE STEPHEN EDMUND
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: Downhole apparatus comprising a fluid pressure deformable chamber 14 for location on a base member, the chamber having a body having a first portion of a first length, width and depth, a second portion having at least one of a second depth and width less than the first portion, and a transition portion coupling the first and second portions and configured to provide for a progression between deformation characteristics of the first and second portions. The second portion may be adapted to secure the chamber on the base member. A plurality of chambers may be provided around the base member.
Patent GB-2507174-A (GB)
Title: Density Profiler
Inventor: FEATONBY PAUL DAVID
IPC: G01F23/288
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A nucleonic instrument such as a level gauge or density profiler including a detector probe suitable for use in locations having a high ambient temperature. An array of radiation sources and a further array of detectors forming the detector probe are mounted on supports. A heat pipe cools the detector probe.
Patent GB-2518421-A (GB)
Title: A swimming aid device
Inventor: RUMSEY IAN
IPC: B63C9/13
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: A swimming aid device is provided including an armband 10 and a float 20, the armband and float being connectable by an interlocking connection. The armband and float are modular and are constructed from polyolefin foam. Preferably the armband includes differently shaped first and second protrusions. Optionally a plurality of floats can be attached to the armband and the first and second protrusions are received in first and second receptacles on the floats.
Patent GB-2513477-A (GB)
Title: Storage stable premixed hydraulic cement compositions, cements, methods, and articles
Inventor: ENGQVIST H KAN
IPC: C04B40/06
Filed: 2012-09-10
Abstract: Refrigerated hydraulic cement compositions comprise a mixture of (a) Î²-tricalcium phosphate powder, (b) monocalcium phosphate comprising monocalcium phosphate anhydrous (MCPA), monocalcium phosphate monohydrate (MCPM), or a combination thereof, wherein a 0.1 g/ml saturated aqueous solution of the monocalcium phosphate has a pH less than 3.0, (c) non-aqueous water-miscible liquid, and (d) an aqueous hydrating liquid. The aqueous hydrating liquid is included in an amount of about 1-50 volume percent, based on the combined volume of the non-aqueous water-miscible liquid and the aqueous hydration liquid, and the refrigerated hydraulic cement composition is storage stable for greater than one day, without setting. Methods of forming hardened cements in vivo and/or for forming implants for use in vivo employ the hydraulic cement compositions.