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Patent GB-2481033-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine with battery-powered motor to assist the rotor in low wind conditions
Inventor: LENNEY ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F03D9/02
Filed: 2010-06-09
Abstract: A wind turbine includes a rotor 104; an alternating current electricity generator 110 connected to the rotor; a direct current electric motor 111 connected to the A.C. generator via a uni-directional clutch 400; a battery 117 connectable to the D.C. motor; and means for charging the battery (e.g. the alternator or a solar panel 116). A central management system 114 causes the motor to rotate the generator at a rate such as to generate electricity having a specified frequency when the wind strength is insufficient for the rotor to do so. The wind turbine may further comprise a Venturi    shroud    or funnel (106, Fig. 1) with multiple vanes 109 at its inlet to impart a helical pattern to air impacting on the rotor; and a wind vane 115 to keep the shroud inlet pointing to windward.
Patent GB-2469233-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface tagging system with wired tubulars
Inventor: BAILEY LOUISE
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2008-12-09
Abstract: Downhole systems and methods including tags configured to provide distinguishable identifiers are set for selective release to a subsurface location. Sources/sensors in the wellbore are activated to detect the tags at a subsurface location, and signal data associated with the detected tags is conveyed to the surface.
Patent GB-2468465-A (GB)
Title: Processor including hybrid redundancy for logic error protection
Inventor: BUTLER MICHAEL GERARD
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: A processor core (100) includes an instruction decode unit (140) that may dispatch a same integer instruction stream to a plurality of integer execution units (154a, 154b) and may consecutively dispatch a same floating-point instruction stream to a floating-point unit (160). The integer execution units may operate in lock-step such that during each clock cycle, each respective integer execution unit executes the same integer instruction. The floating-point unit may execute the same floating-point instruction stream twice. Prior to the integer instructions retiring, compare logic (158a, 158b, 163) may detect a mismatch between execution results from each of the integer execution units. In addition, prior to the results of the floating-point instruction stream transferring out of the floating-point unit, the compare logic may also detect a mismatch between results of execution of each consecutive floating-point instruction stream. Further, in response to detecting any mismatch, the compare logic may cause instructions causing the mismatch to be re-executed.
Patent GB-2483080-A (GB)
Title: Security device for door of a vehicle
Inventor: PRICKETT MATTHEW
IPC: E05B65/16
Filed: 2010-08-25
Abstract: A security device 110 comprising an interface 16, coupled to a device body 12, for attachment to a vehicle, for example to a vehicle tow bar mount 2 or directly to a vehicle chassis. A door blocking member (14, fig.1a and 158, 161, fig.6b) is securable to the device body in a first position in which the blocking member is in the path of the door and prevents opening thereof; the blocking member is movable to a second non-obstructing position. Preferably blocking member comprises a tube 152 mounted for vertical telescopic sliding movement in sleeve of device body 12, the tube having a plurality of holes 158; a locking pin locates in hole 28 to secure the tube in one of a plurality of positions; the locking pin may be secured by a padlock, flanges 20 overlay padlock shackle and prevent it being tampered. Blocking member may have a horizontally telescopic sliding portion 161 which is rotated 90 degrees and lowered to move from the blocking position to the non-obstructing position. Surface 18 may provide tow bar attachment surface.
Patent GB-2483722-A (GB)
Title: A metal stove box for a fireplace
Inventor: WADGE MICHAEL DAVY
IPC: F24B1/195
Filed: 2010-09-20
Abstract: A metal stove box 1 has two side faces 5,6, a rear face 3, a top face 4 and is open at the front 2, with an aperture 7 in the top face 4 for a flue Y. The box 1 can be fitted in an existing fireplace, or be placed against a wall and a chimney breast built around it. A flange 4A,5A,6A can extend normal to the top and side faces 4-6, with fixing plates 5B,5C,6B,6C. The box 1 can have a bottom face, and placed on a hearth C and/or plinth E or with a hearth C inside. The inside of the box 1 can be lined. The box 1 can be supplied as a flat pack, and used with a log-burning or multi-fuel stove.
Patent GB-2484481-A (GB)
Title: EGR valve assembly for internal combustion engines
Inventor: RAMPONE DOMENICO
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: An EGR valve assembly 70 for an Internal Combustion Engine, preferably a turbocharged Diesel engine, the valve assembly 70 comprising a duct 75 having an inlet 80 and an outlet 82, wherein a portion of the duct 75 is configured with an open section (77, fig.8) that defines a seat for a valve housing (72, fig.4), the valve housing 72 having a passage that leads into the duct 75 and a valve flap 71 for opening and closing the passage, and an engaging portion 87 comprising wings (88, fig.9) and flanges (92, fig.9) is configured to seal the open section 77 of the duct 75. The duct can be configured in different shapes to adapt to different air supply requirements and/or physical size requirements due to space constraints, and can also damp vibrations between a vehicle chassis and an engine compressor.
Patent GB-2484719-A (GB)
Title: Tube anchor with channel
Inventor: LEVY ANDREW
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2010-10-21
Abstract: A device for supporting a tube is disclosed having a channel formed through it, which may be used to hold tubes, drains, wires, cannulae, catheters and the like at the skin of a subject. The device comprises a flexible base 64 for securing to the skin of a patient and having a first major surface 66 for opposing the skin of the patient and a second major surface 68 opposite the first, the base has a channel 74 extending through it, the channel opening in either the first or the second major surface of the base. The channel may be straight or curved such as arcuate (fig 1). The device may be formed from a resilient material such as a polymer, which may act to hold and secure the tube by friction, either with the walls of the channel or with projections provided to grip the tube to be held.
Patent GB-2474945-A (GB)
Title: Pointing, acquisition and tracking in a relay node
Inventor: HUNT JEFFREY H
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2010-10-22
Abstract: A system for pointing, acquisition, and tracking in a networked communications system is disclosed. The invention provides a communications node 110 for relaying communications from a first device 106 to a second device 108. The communications node could for example be a satellite. The invention provides for a first link 114 to be formed between the first device and the communications node, a second link 120 to be formed between the communications node and the second device, and a third link 116 to be formed from the first device to the second device through the communications node. All three links are pointing, acquisition and tracking (PAT) links and each of the devices and the node have a PAT nodule 112, 118. In one embodiment the communications node has a first PAT module 118 to be used in setting up the first and second links, and a second PAT module 154 for the third link. One or more of the links may be optical freespace links.
Patent GB-2487065-A (GB)
Title: Public lighting system using wireless communication
Inventor: WIGGLESWORTH IAN DAVID
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2011-01-06
Abstract: A public lighting system, e.g. street lighting, comprises lighting units L1-L9 which detect pedestrian or vehicle movement and are connected wirelessly so that they can share information. If movement is detected and the direction can be established then a range of light units can be illuminated for the benefit of the moving object before eventually timing out. The lighting units may be illuminated in advance of and to the rear of a moving object. External wireless devices can be used to connect to individual lighting units for the purposes of setting configuration data, obtaining operational information or forced activation of a range of lighting units e.g. for emergency services or highway maintenance..
Patent GB-2476877-A (GB)
Title: Tilting vehicle
Inventor: GALE DAVID ANDREW
IPC: B60W30/02
Filed: 2011-01-07
Abstract: A vehicle 100 comprises at least one front wheel 106, two rear wheels 108 driven by a propulsion unit 122, the rear wheels 108 being connected to a chassis 102 by a wheel support assembly 114 comprising: a rear wheel support 116 and a hydraulic cylinder 144. The cylinder 144 has a housing connected to the chassis 102 or a rear wheel support 116 and a piston 148. The chassis 102 can be caused to tilt or articulate by movement of fluid between hydraulic cylinders. A parameter is determined as a basis for selection of a steering mode. In one mode, a control device provides front wheel steering and the chassis can be tilted by the user's own movements. In the other mode, the chassis is tilted by a control arrangement in order to steer the vehicle and front wheel free castoring occurs. The invention allows a narrow vehicle to steer appropriately at different conditions of speed, acceleration or rate of turn.
Patent GB-2477877-A (GB)
Title: Colorimetric test for brake system corrosion
Inventor: PETTY JON A
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A method and kit for determining a concentration of iron in brake fluid when contacting a colorimetric reagent such that a color results (Fig. 1). The level of iron can be used to determine the amount of active corrosion within a brake system and determine if special service procedures are required.
Patent GB-2478492-A (GB)
Title: Cove former
Inventor: HIGGINS DANNY
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 2010-06-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a floor cove corner former (10, 40) for creating a corner between lengths of coving material (35) running along the wall-floor interface of two adjacent differently angled walls (31, 32, 61, 62). There is provided first and second portions (11, 12, 41, 42) each having an upper section (20, 49) that matches the profile of the walls and a lower section (21, 50) that defines the desired cove shape. The former (10, 40) also includes a floor engaging part (51) defined by the lower ends of the first and second portions (11, 12, 41,42)) and wall engaging means (14, 44), defined by the upper sections of the first and second portions, which fit in or around the apex of the corner formed between the walls (31, 32, 61, 62). The upper and lower portions (20, 21, 49, 50) of each section define a surface (13, 43) to which the floor covering material (35) is mounted and the upper portions of those surfaces are arranged such that the angle between them corresponds to the angle between the two walls. In a preferred arrangement the lower portions (21, 50) are arcuate such that the covering material (35) mounted thereto adopts a curved profile. In one embodiment the former (10) is adapted to be mounted in an internal corner (30), but in an alternative embodiment the former (40) is adapted to be mounted around an external corner (60).
Patent GB-2479301-A (GB)
Title: Method for reserving resources on a centralised network
Inventor: LEE MOON-WON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2010-01-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reserving resources between a master device and slave devices, and for reserving resources between slave devices on a centralized network. When reserving resources between slave devices, resources can be optimally allocated by measuring links between the slave devices before resource allocation.
Patent GB-2493921-A (GB)
Title: Receiving a terminal access request message at either a relay device or a base station
Inventor: SPEIGHT TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2011-08-19
Abstract: A terminal device (9b, figure 1B) is operable to transmit one or more access request messages of a first type to request uplink resources from a base station (7b, figure 1B), and if no response to the transmitted access request messages of the first type is received from the base station, to transmit an access request message of a second type. The base station is responsive to an access request message of the first type received from the terminal device to transmit an allocation of uplink resources to the terminal device. A relay device (8b, figure 1B) is responsive to an access request message of the second type received from the terminal device to transmit a relayed access request message to the base station to request the base station to allocate uplink resources to the terminal device. The base station is responsive to the relayed access request message from the relay device to transmit an allocation of uplink resources to the terminal device. This modified random access procedure for an uplink-only relay system enables the relay device to readily identify those terminal devices which cannot be served directly by the base station (because they have already tried and failed to reach the base station via the first type of access request message).
Patent GB-2496623-A (GB)
Title: Wireless lighting system where transmitter ID and time data are transmitted
Inventor: LIPPOLD DAVID
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: A wireless lighting system comprises one or more presence detectors 10, one or more transmitters 100 and an array of lights 150, each comprising a respective receiver. Each transmitter has an input for receiving an activation signal from the presence detector, a memory to store a transmitter ID, and a radio transmitter. In response to an activation signal from the presence detector, a wireless signal is transmitted comprising the transmitter ID and data indicating the time T that the recipient light should turn on. The receiver comprises an output for sending a control signal to a light, a memory to store one or more transmitter IDs, a timer and a radio receiver. The receiver compares the received ID with stored IDs and, in the event of a match, outputs control signals to turn the light on for the indicated length of time T. A light sensor linked to an override transmitter may be provided to indicate that a recipient light should remain off. A thermal sensor linked to an override transmitter may be provided to indicate that a recipient light should remain on.
Patent GB-2498957-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for switching between orbital shaking motion and centrifugal motion
Inventor: VESTER ANDREAS
IPC: B01F9/00
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A mechanism for switching a sample holder 14, 40 holding a fluidic sample 38 between orbital shaking motion for sample mixing and a rotary centrifugal motion for sample separation comprises a gear 11 drivable by drive unit 42 to move selectively in a first direction A or in a second direction B, an orbital motion generator (2 to 5) configured for generating an orbital motion of the sample holder, a rotary motion generator (2, 4, 5) configured for generating a rotary motion of the sample holder , and a one-way clutch arrangement 12, 13 configured for selectively coupling the gear with the orbital motion generator (2 to 5) to transfer a driving force from the gear to the orbital motion generator (2 to5) for generating the orbital motion when the gear is driven in direction A and to freewheel when the gear is driven in direction B or coupling the gear with the rotary motion generator (2, 4, 5) to transfer a driving force from the gear to the rotary motion generator (2, 4, 5) for generating the rotary motion when the gear is driven in direction B and to freewheel when the gear is driven in direction A.
Patent GB-2499601-A (GB)
Title: Building heating system having external isolation valves for connection to a backup boiler outside the building
Inventor: GELDER STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: The building heating system has a primary heat source, such as a boiler 2, connected to a heating circuit by a flow pipe 4 and a return pipe 5. The heating circuit may comprise a number of radiators located in different rooms of the building 1. The flow and return pipe each have a respective primary isolation valve 6,7 to enable the boiler to be isolated from the rest of the system. Also, the flow and return pipe are each connected to a respective hose connector, each hose connector having a respective secondary isolation valve 10,11. The hose connectors and their respective secondary isolation valves are located outside the building. In the event of failure of the boiler, an auxiliary boiler 13 can be provided as a back-up while the boiler is repaired or replaced. The auxiliary boiler can be connected to the flow and return pipe via the secondary isolation valves using hoses 19,20. Since the secondary isolation valves are disposed outside the building, the auxiliary boiler need not be brought inside, thereby reducing disturbance to building occupants. The secondary isolation valves can be housed in a box (21, figure 2) on an external wall of the building.
Patent GB-2487706-A (GB)
Title: Functional composite garment materials
Inventor: CONOLLY BRIAN JOHN
IPC: A41D27/02
Filed: 2011-11-29
Abstract: Composite materials suitable for use in water-vapour permeable, liquid water resistant, thermal regulating fabrics and textiles. The composite material may relate to alternate layered products each comprising two or more of the following: an insulation layer; a water resistant membrane; a moisture-vapour permeable, substantially liquid impermeable material, a layer of infrared reflective metallic material; a hydrophobic fabric layer; a hydrophilic wicking material; and a layer comprising a 'functional material'. Layers are combined in various arrangements to provide heat reflective composites or directional moisture wicking composites.
Patent GB-2503428-A (GB)
Title: Clip for electrical box
Inventor: COX RICHARD
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2012-06-25
Abstract: A clip 1for attachment to a side of an electrical box includes a tab 2 in use holding a screw thread 20 largely perpendicular to the side. Preferably a fascias are attached to the boxes is via screws through the fascia and into screw threads on tabs on the front of the boxes at the sides. The clips may be easily replacable and adjustable. The clip may have a catchment means 10 for engaging with a cut out portion of the box. It may be formed in two parts.
Patent GB-2504082-A (GB)
Title: Temporary hot water system
Inventor: FRANK CYRIL
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2012-07-16
Abstract: A method is provided of temporarily providing hot water to a hot water pipe 16 of a faulty combination heating and hot water boiler unit 12 via an electrically-operable standalone water heater unit 18. The method comprises the first step of providing a secondary flow path S which extends from a primary flow path P defined by the hot water pipe and spaced from the faulty boiler unit, and a tertiary flow path T which extends from the primary flow path downstream of the secondary flow path. The method comprises the second step of temporarily providing the standalone water heater unit externally of the faulty boiler unit, and temporarily connecting the secondary and tertiary flow paths with a cold-water inlet port 76 and a hot-water outlet port 78 of the water heater unit respectively. The method comprises the further steps of diverting water flow from the primary flow path into the secondary and tertiary flow paths, whereby water flow passes through the water heater unit, which is energised so that water flow returning to the hot water pipe along the tertiary flow path is heated. A temporary hot water system 10 for such a method is also provided.
Patent GB-2504528-A (GB)
Title: Method of configuring a vortex flow control device and a vortex flow control device
Inventor: JARMAN DANIEL STUART
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: A method of configuring a vortex flow control device 2 comprising a vortex chamber 4, an inlet 6 and an outlet 8 arranged at one end of the vortex chamber 4. The method comprises the steps of setting a target maximum flow rate FT-MAX through the outlet 8 for a predetermined pressure P-r_mkx at the inlet; setting a target vortex initiation flow rate FT_vithrough the outlet 8 at which vortex flow within the vortex chamber 4 initiates; determining the actual maximum flow rate FA-MAX through the outlet 8 for the predetermined pressure PT_mAx at the inlet 6; determining the actual vortex initiation flow rate FAA,' through the outlet 8; determining an error parameter E based on at least one of the actual maximum flow rate FA-MAX and the actual vortex initiation flow rate FA_vi and at least one of the target maximum flow rate FT-MAX and the target vortex initiation flow rate FT-111; comparing the error parameter E against a target condition CT; and, if the error parameter E fails to satisfy the target condition CT, modifying at least one characteristic of the vortex flow control device 2 so as to vary at least one of the actual maximum flow rate FA-MAX and the actual vortex initiation flow rate FA-Vi so that the modified vortex flow control configuration produces a hydraulic response that more closely satisfies the target condition CT.
Patent GB-2491062-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing a curtain to a curtain rail
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS DAVID
IPC: A47H13/02
Filed: 2011-02-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a curtain, such as a pleated hospital cubicle curtain, having a plurality of glider retaining formations positioned at or near an edge of the curtain, and a plurality of gliders for securing the curtain to a curtain rail, each said glider comprising engaging means for releasably securing each said glider to a said glider retaining formation at a predetermined position in relation to the curtain edge. Motion of the gliders with respect to each said glider retaining formation, and thus to the edge of the curtain, is restricted. Accordingly, the gliders may be readily aligned so as to facilitate rapid engagement with a curtain rail, for example, by folding of a pleated curtain. Subsequently, the curtain may be removed from the curtain rail for cleaning or replacement without the requirement to demount the gliders from the curtain rail, by releasing the gliders from the glider retaining formations. Furthermore, a single type of curtain is compatible with gliders adapted for use with any type of curtain rail and, in some embodiments of the invention, the curtain is eyeleted (the glider retaining formations being generally in the form of an eyelet) and is suitable for use with conventional hooks and gliders.
Patent GB-2494528-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle suspension control including a vehicle mounted time of flight camera
Inventor: POPHAM THOMAS
IPC: B60G17/0165
Filed: 2012-09-04
Abstract: A vehicle suspension control including a vehicle mounted time of flight camera is provided. The vehicle mounted time of flight camera 112 is adapted to provide repeating images (See Figs 5, 6 & 7) of the scene ahead 113 of a vehicle. Such images are processed to determine topographical features 114, 115, 116 in the scene, and the vehicle suspension is commanded to adopt in advance a configuration appropriate to the nature of the topographical features.
Patent GB-2495604-A (GB)
Title: Sealed modular shelter for providing a breathable atmosphere in a mine
Inventor: REINMANN JOHN JOSEPH JR
IPC: A62B31/00
Filed: 2012-10-03
Abstract: The telescopic shelter 10, for providing refuge to miners, comprises a front 12, 14 and a rear 16, 18 module. Both have an inner 12, 16 and an outer 14, 18 layer, which are nested so the outer layer slides from a compact state to an extended state, with an airtight seal provided between the layers. An attachment portion 50, 52, which may be a flange with a seal, on the outer layers allows the modules to be attached when extended to form an airtight chamber 24. The front module has an airlock 34, which may have gas cylinders to purge it, a pressure release valve 44 and a toilet. The rear module may include batteries and a cooling system. Optionally a centre module 20 can be attached between the other modules. Also included is a method of constructing the shelter.