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Patent GB-2503462-A (GB)
Title: A solid fuel stove having secondary air outlet areas at the front and rear of the firebox
Inventor: YOUNG PETER
IPC: F23L9/06
Filed: 2012-06-27
Abstract: A stove has a firebox, a front face 20 with a fuel door 22; a rear face 30; and a base 10. Two secondary air flows 70, 80 direct air towards the base, having a first outlet 72 at the front face across the door; and a smaller cross-section, higher velocity, second outlet (fig 3, 82) on the rear face closer to the base. A convoluted conduit 81 first directs the second secondary air flow 80 away from the base, and then reverses flow back towards the base. An inclined baffle 40 extends from the rear face towards the front face. The conduit and baffle pre-heat the secondary air. Primary air flow 60 has an outlet 62 close to the base; and continuous tertiary air flow 90 has an outlet (fig 3, 92) delivering air to the upper half of the firebox. Valves control the primary and secondary air flows.
Patent GB-2503916-A (GB)
Title: A water-borne vessel for propulsion by incident waves
Inventor: POOLE MICHAEL
IPC: B63H1/30
Filed: 2012-07-12
Abstract: The vessel comprises a hull 2 having an elongate bow portion 8 having a length greater than its width at its widest point, an elongate stern portion 12 having a length greater than its width at its widest point and a central portion 4 between the bow portion and the stern portion. The central portion has a width greater than the widths of the bow and stern portions and also has first and second flared portions 40 at the junctions with the bow and stern portions. The central portion has its widest point between the first and second flared regions. In use the bow and stern portions act to cut through an incident wave while the central portion acts to induce the hull to pitch and roll under the action of an incident wave. The vessel further comprises a foil assembly (206a-d, Fig 7) for generating movement of the vessel through the water under the action of an incident wave. A foil assembly for a wave-powered, water-borne craft is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2494957-A (GB)
Title: Repairing short circuit manufacturing defects in OLED displays
Inventor: KAMATA MASANAO
IPC: H01L23/522
Filed: 2011-08-25
Abstract: A wiring layer short circuit portion is repaired using a laser beam transmitted through the organic insulating layer 12 or the substrate 11 to remove the short circuit. The irradiation treatment creates a cavity 25 between the remaining portions of the separated wirings layers. The organic insulator and/or the substrate are transparent to the laser light used. The repair method may be used for manufacturing flexible OLED touch sensitive displays or organic solar cell arrays.
Patent GB-2490834-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communications systems using multiple radios
Inventor: NIKNEJAD ALI
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: A communication system includes a base node and peripheral node each having sets of complementary radios for transmitting and receiving signals to achieve high reliability and reduced costs. The sets of complementary radios are in wireless communication with each other. A new connection is made by selecting from amongst the complementary radios. Switching between complementary radios during a connection is also permitted. Switching is based on one or more performance objectives such as maximum reliability, minimum interference and minimum power consumption. One radio may be a UWB radio while another may be a narrowband radio using WiFi, Bluetooth or Zigbee protocols. Switching may also occur based on distance. Also disclosed is reconfigurable hardware for implementing the system.
Patent GB-2491747-A (GB)
Title: Logarithmic gain adjuster
Inventor: FELIX STEVE
IPC: G06F7/53
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: A circuit for multiplying a digital signal by a variable gain, controlled in dependence on a digital gain control value. The circuit comprises: a multiplier input for receiving the digital signal; a multiplier output for outputting the digital signal multiplied by the gain; a plurality of multiplier stages each arranged to multiply by a respective predetermined multiplication factor; and switching circuitry arranged so as to apply selected ones of the multiplier stages in a multiplication path between the input and output, in dependence on the digital gain control value. The multiplication factors are arranged such that binary steps in the digital gain control value result in logarithmic steps in said gain.
Patent GB-2500078-A (GB)
Title: Universal brake pad spreader tool with rotatable piston engagement ram
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: A hand held brake pad spreader tool 1 has a body 20, a handle 22, an abutment 23 for engaging a brake calliper body, a shaft 40 and a trigger 30. Shaft 40 has a piston engagement ram 50 for engaging a brake piston. A drive mechanism 60 is coupled to trigger 30 to drive ram 50 into the piston and spread the brake pads apart. Ram 50 is rotatable and may be rotatably coupled to shaft 40 or rotate with shaft 40. Preferably ram 50 can be detached from shaft 40 to adjust the tool use with for different types of brake piston. Abutment 23 may be rotatable relative to body 20 and may be locked in a desired position. Abutment 23 may comprise a pair of projecting members and may be detachable from body 20.
Patent GB-2510830-A (GB)
Title: Filling Valve
Inventor: BEYERS JOHANNES ALBERTUS LOUBSER
IPC: B67C3/26
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: The invention discloses a valve 10 including a valve body with a valve inlet and a valve outlet. The valve body contains a bellows 16 between the valve inlet and the valve outlet, wherein the bellows has an annular mounting base 22 for attachment to the valve body. The valve body has an annular flange 20 from which extends an upstanding collar 24, wherein the mounting base is clamped between the valve body and the collar. The mounting base may have a width being wider than a gap formed between the valve body and the collar so that the mounting base is compressed when clamped between the valve body and the collar. Another aspect includes a valve with an annular gutter 28 surrounding the bellows and adapted to catch condensation or liquid from an outer surface of the bellows.
Patent GB-2512113-A (GB)
Title: A retaining clamp device for storage or disposal of sheet materials
Inventor: HAMILTON NIGEL
IPC: B42F1/02
Filed: 2013-03-21
Abstract: A device for retaining sheet material at a location, for example cardboard for recycling, comprises a sprung clamp means 16 and a tether 32. The tether may be formed in two separable parts, joined by a seperation means 40 such that a first part is attached to the clamp means 16 and second part is attached at the fixed location 60.
Patent GB-2512853-A (GB)
Title: Hair highlighting device
Inventor: CETINKAYA MITAT
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A hair-highlighting device has a handle 2 and a reservoir 3 for storing a highlighting composition. The device is adapted to dispense a tape of barrier material (23, fig.7) from a tape holder 6 and to simultaneously dispense highlighting composition via a reservoir outlet 19 on to a lock of hair. The device comprises manually operated means, preferably in the form of plunger button 12, to expel highlighting composition from the reservoir 3 such that when the device is in use a user may vary the amount of highlighting composition dispensed by varying the pressure applied to the manually operated means. The device may comprise means (not shown) for cutting the barrier material (23, fig7) from the roll 6 by operation of trigger 25. The device is preferably hinged at a distal end of handle 2, and is moveable between an open position shown in figure 6 and a closed position, clamping a lock of hair between plates (7, 8, fig.6).
Patent GB-2512854-A (GB)
Title: Device and Method for Enabling Multiple Use of a Water Stream from a Personal Water Craft
Inventor: VANDERWILT FREDERIC
IPC: A63B35/00
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A device 10 for enabling multiple use of a water stream propelled along a water stream direction from a water exhaust of a personal water craft (PWC) 50 having a bucket 30 comprises a hub 12 having an inlet port (32, Fig 14A) configured to be in fluid communication with the water exhaust of the PWC; a first outlet port (34, Fig 14A) configured to be in fluid communication with an external device independent of the PWC; and a second outlet port (36, Fig 14A) configured to be in fluid communication with the bucket. The device may also comprise at least one valve 14 for controlling the fluid communications between the outlet ports, the bucket and the external device. The external device may be a personal propulsion device. There is further provided a method for using the device.
Patent GB-2513114-A (GB)
Title: Implicit association and polymorphism driven human machine interaction
Inventor: BASIR OTMAN A
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2011-10-17
Abstract: A voice based user-system interaction may take advantage of implicit association and/or polymorphism to achieve smooth and effective discoursing between the user and the voice enabled system. This user-system interaction may occur at a local control unit, at a remote server, or both.
Patent GB-2513412-A (GB)
Title: Vanity horse
Inventor: WOODS SUSAN FRANCES
IPC: A47G1/02
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A seat (I) and mirror (A) are joined together by a neck (E). The frame and reflective surface stay upright by using the case-catch clips (Fig. 6, D) on the back of the mirror and neck. A caddy-basket (O) is clipped in place. The vertical section of the frame folds down by means of hinges (F) to lie along the seat. The basket folds with it. The mirror further folds down to lie against the back legs (K) by use of hinges (C). When folded, this piece of furniture is portable. The furniture could be made from wood or plastic, and could have plastic or rubber feet (M). The Seat section maybe a molded body with no legs (Fig. 9).
Patent GB-2499559-A (GB)
Title: Treating cough and tussive attacks
Inventor: WALKER J A
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: The invention is directed towards carcainium in the form of a salt having an anion An-, wherein An- is an anion of pharmaceutically acceptable acid for use in the treatment and/or suppression of cough, tussive attacks or tussive episodes in a patient.
Patent GB-2516669-A (GB)
Title: A fluidic cartridge and method for processing a liquid sample
Inventor: TAYLOR JAY KENDALL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: A fluidic cartridge for processing a liquid sample comprises a main channel for passing the liquid sample therethrough from an upstream end to a downstream end; and one or more branch channels that join the main channel for introducing liquid and gas into the main channel after the liquid sample has passed downstream of the one or more branch channels. The one or more branch channels including a first branch channel, wherein the first branch channel comprises: a gas inlet for introducing a gas into the first branch channel; a liquid inlet for introducing a liquid into the first branch channel; and a valve configured to move between a closed position in which it prevents liquid and gas in the first branch channel from passing into the main channel and an open position in which it permits liquid and gas in the first branch channel to pass into the main channel.
Patent GB-2507391-A (GB)
Title: Curved drilling by means of two drill bits having a flexible joint
Inventor: PAFITIS DEMOSTHENIS
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2010-09-08
Abstract: A drill bit for drilling curved boreholes has a first bit body 602 with a plurality of exterior cutters 610 and a second bit body 604 which also has a plurality of exterior cutters 610. A flexible joint 606 connects the first bit body 602 and the second bit body 604. One or more actuators 608 are configured to modulate an angle between the axis of rotation of the first bit body 602 and the axis of rotation of the second bit body 604. A curved borehole is drilled by rotating the drill string; and selectively actuating the one or more actuators 608 to modulate the angle between the axis of rotation 612 of the first bit body 602 and the axis of rotation 614 of the second bit body 604. The actuators 608 may be compression or tension actuators.
Patent GB-2508087-A (GB)
Title: Shopping aid
Inventor: ATHSANI ATHELLINA ROSINA AHMED
IPC: H04W4/021
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: A system of short-range communication devices (i.e. transponders) identifies specific regions of interest within an area (e.g. a shop). In addition, a set of ranges or zones is defined for each of the short-range communication devices the ranges being based on the characteristics of a signal transmitted by the short-range communication device. A client device senses a short-range communication device and associates conditions and actions to the client device. The client device determines its zone, analyzes the conditions (such as does the shopper using the client device want a product on display in the zone) and, if at least one condition is met, triggers the action(s). The history or context of the client device within the area may be analyzed to generate additional conditions and/or actions, or to modify existing conditions and/or actions associated with the specific zones. Example actions are displaying an advert for a product in the shop or alerting the user to a product on a shopping list).
Patent GB-2512696-A (GB)
Title: Catheter and process for cleaning the catheter
Inventor: HOEHL MELANIE
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: A catheter has: a treatment channel 11 to introduce a treatment substance into the body of a patient; a catheter tip 10 which surrounds an end of the treatment channel; and a cleaning channel 12. The cleaning channel joins the treatment channel at a connection 13 which may be a valve (figures 11a,12a) operable by a pneumatic, hydraulic or electric control line (13_2, figure 13). In use a cleaning substance is circulated through the cleaning channel and through the treatment channel in the direction away from the catheter tip. The connection between the channels may locate inside or outside of the patients body. Filters (31,32 figures 3a-3c) may reside in either or both channels. The channels may be coaxial or one may be located in the wall of the catheter. There may be multiple lumens in the wall of the catheter (figure 7). Lumen collapse may be prevented by supports (8, figure 8). Pressure, flow or pH sensors may be included and the cleaning process ceased if leakage into the body is indicated.
Patent GB-2512711-A (GB)
Title: Graphene production method
Inventor: IANA TOULTCHINSKI
IPC: C01B31/04
Filed: 2014-02-06
Abstract: A method for the production of graphene by exfoliation of graphite, said method comprising: providing a mixture of graphite in a solvent (e.g. water), subjecting the mixture to sonication at at least one frequency in the range of 15 to 30 kHz, and subjecting the mixture to sonication at at least one frequency in the range of 50 to 250 kHz. The two sonications can be performed in two different reactors, with one at 85 degrees C and the other at 23 degrees C.
Patent GB-2523569-A (GB)
Title: Water delivery apparatus
Inventor: ILLINGWORTH PAUL
IPC: E03C1/05
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A tap apparatus 10 having a tap body 12, a dispensing spout 14 that extends from the tap body and at least one treated water flow path 18A/18B extending through the tap body and dispensing spout to an outlet 16 at an outlet end of said spout remote from the tap body. The treated water flow path is connectable to a source of treated water 27 at an end remote from the outlet. The tap apparatus further has a control arrangement operable to change the treated water flow path between a non-flow condition in which treated water cannot flow through the treated water flow path and a flow condition in which treated water can flow through the treated water flow path for dispensing from the outlet. The control arrangement includes a first element 28A located in the tap body and a second element 28B located externally of the tap body, a flow condition being achieved only when said first and second elements are in a defined positional relationship. The treated water may be boiling, chilled, sparkling or filtered water.
Patent GB-2523571-A (GB)
Title: Piston assembly interlocked with piston actuator being unlockable upon disassembly of pump
Inventor: DEHMER BERNHARD
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A pump 20 for pumping fluid, eg in High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), comprises a pump head 200 comprises a piston assembly 204 reciprocating in a working chamber (400, fig.4) to thereby displace fluid, a pump base 202 accommodating a piston actuator 206 mechanically lockable to the piston assembly 204 in a working mode of the pump to thereby drive the piston assembly 204 to reciprocate. A locking/unlocking mechanism 208 is configured, upon unfastening the pump head 200 from the pump base 202, to mechanically unlock the piston actuator 206 from the piston assembly 204 in a maintenance mode of the pump. The mechanical locking mechanism 208 comprises a spring 212 which is compressed in the working mode and displaces a member 214 when the pump head 200 is unfastened from the pump base 202. The member 214 actuates a hook 244 on a lever member 216 having a further hook 218 which is thereby disengaged from an undercut 220 of the piston assembly 204.
Patent GB-2524098-A (GB)
Title: A communications system
Inventor: MEMARI KAVEH
IPC: G08B6/00
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A first device 10 has a touch sensitive surface 12 adapted to sense an input gesture provided by a user, and a transmitter for sending a signal indicative of the sensed input gesture. A second wearable device 20 comprises a receiver responsive to receiving a signal indicative of an input gesture provided by a user of the first device; and a physical sensation imparting surface 23 adapted to impart a physical sensation to a user of the second wearable device. The physical sensation imparting surface changes state based on the input gesture provided by a user of the first device. A change of state may comprise: a change in temperature, a simulated change in surface texture, a movement that causes a change in position of a part of the physical sensation imparting surface relative to another part of the physical sensation imparting surface, and a change in electrical charge. The system thus provides an alternative means of communication in which a user can relay a particular motion or action to another user without using text or audible communications.
Patent GB-2525615-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable shootbolt assembly
Inventor: FRANKLIN MARTIN CRAWLEY
IPC: E05C9/20
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: An adjustable shootbolt assembly 10 comprising first and second elongate bars 12, 27 arranged for relative sliding movement to adjust the length. A connector mechanism 40 clamps the two bars 12, 27 together at a chosen length and includes a pivotal lever 48 mounted for rotation between a free position where relative movement of the two members 12, 27 is possible and a clamped position where relative movement of the two members 12, 27 is inhibited. The lever 48 has an over-centre action on moving between the two positions and may have a cam 54 with lobe 49. The first bar may be bent to form a step and the connector may have a housing providing a channel within which the second bar may slide. Preferably a floating clamp element 60 having a plurality of studs engage with recess in the second bar to assist clamping the bars in position.
Patent GB-2529407-A (GB)
Title: Heater
Inventor: JONES DAVID MERVIN
IPC: F24D5/08
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: Radiant heating is provided by a radiative heating element 201 in the form of a tube with a burner 205 communicating with a first end of the tube and an extractor 206 communicating with a second end of the tube. A redirecting element redirects at least a portion of combustion gases from the upper half of the tube to the lower half. The redirecting element may be one or two helical vanes 224, 226 with a surface that extends between the upper half and lower half of the tube and turns 180 degrees along its length. The vanes may be removable and supported on a longitudinal post 222 within the tube. The tube may comprise two straight sections 202, 204 connected by a U-shaped tube 203 and may be located in a housing (314, Fig. 20) having a heat reflective surface (316, Fig. 20).
Patent GB-2530725-A (GB)
Title: Active Retroreflector
Inventor: RUDIN JOHN
IPC: G02F1/137
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: An active retroreflector 100 comprising a retroreflective layer 102 and a switchable electro-optic absorption layer 104, arranged to cover at least part of the retroreflective layer 102, wherein the switchable electro-optic absorption layer 104 is a guest host liquid crystal layer switchable between a low absorption state wherein incident light is retroreflected and a high absorption state wherein fluorescent dichroic dye particles fluoresce. A polymer dispersed liquid crystal layer (412 fig 4) may also be provided which is switchable between high and low scattering states. The present arrangement allows the visibility of the active retroreflector to be adapted to different lighting conditions.
Patent GB-2531505-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating an inductive power transfer system and an inductive power transfer system
Inventor: MARNIX LANNOIJE
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2014-10-09
Abstract: A method of operating an inductive power transfer system 1, which may provide inductive charging to an electric vehicle or hybrid, includes a primary winding structure 10 for generating and transmitting an alternating electromagnetic field, and a secondary coil 10 for receiving the field and generating an AC output voltage. The output voltage is rectified and supplied to at least one energy storage element 12 such as a battery. The rectified output voltage is adjusted by varying a gap size between the wayside winding structure 10 and the vehicle side winding structure 10, wherein the distance between the primary and secondary coils 10 is adjusted to prepare, initiate or control an energy transfer process, depending on charging characteristics of the at least one energy storage element 12. Other means of changing the output voltage may be used, such as by varying the input voltage. The distance from the primary coil to the secondary coil may be held constant while a desired output voltage adjustment is achievable by adjusting the input voltage.
Patent GB-2521733-A (GB)
Title: Junction box auxiliary securing structure
Inventor: CHEN YI-YUAN
IPC: H02G3/14
Filed: 2014-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a junction box auxiliary securing structure which comprises an auxiliary securing plate 5 mounted in the junction box 4, and a switch base 6 mounted securely on the auxiliary securing plate. The auxiliary securing plate, from outside to inside, oppositely defines long slots 51 and short slots 52 at two sides respectively thereof, and a central hole 53 formed at a centre thereof. The four corners of the central hole have securing tongues 54 slantly extending therefrom and toward a centre of the auxiliary securing plate. Two sides of the switch base have outer fixing holes 61 and inner fixing holes 62. The outer fixing holes correspond to the long slots of the auxiliary securing plate, the inner fixing holes correspond to the short slots of the auxiliary securing plate. With implementation of the auxiliary securing plate between the junction box and the switch base for mounting the switch base, the drawback of being incapable of mounting the switch base due to rustiness of the junction box is therefore avoided.