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Patent GB-2478926-A (GB)
Title: Portable fan with a detachable filter unit
Inventor: FITTON NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2010-03-23
Abstract: A portable fan 10, especially a bladeless fan, includes a casing having an air inlet, an air outlet, and device for generating an air flow from the air inlet to the air outlet, the generated air flow has a static pressure of at least 150 Pa, a filter unit is detachably attached to the casing so that a filter is located upstream of the air inlet. Preferably the filter is an annular sleeve which is locatable over an air inlet of the fan and is formed from two annular discs 206, 208 between which the filter, preferably in the form of a radially pleated filter material, is located. The filter may be surrounded by a perforated cylindrical outer cover 204 which is preferably transparent. The fan may be a desk fan, a tower fan or a pedestal fan.
Patent GB-2467663-A (GB)
Title: Water wave-based energy transfer system
Inventor: BROWN CLIFFORD H
IPC: E02B9/08
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: The water wave-based energy transfer system is a system for generating electrical power from the natural motion of water waves, such as ocean waves. The system includes an anchor adapted for stationary lodgment on an underwater support surface, such as the ocean floor, and at least one buoyant float provided for floating either on or below the ocean surface. At least one primary cable joins the at least one buoyant float to the anchor, and a secondary cable joins the at least one buoyant float to a tensioning device coupled with a power conversion and generation device on the shore. The oscillatory motion of the at least one buoyant float caused by the water waves or swells generates oscillatory motion in the second cable, which drives the power conversion and generation device.
Patent GB-2479581-A (GB)
Title: Mould vent air guide
Inventor: LIN HSI-TONG
IPC: B29C33/10
Filed: 2010-04-15
Abstract: An air guide shaft for fitting into an air vent passage of a mould prevents large particles from flowing into the passage but allows air to vent. The air guide shaft comprises a round cylindrical stop 1 which stops moulding material entering the vent. An air guide portion 2 is fluted by means of a plurality of axial trenches 20 within and extending from a neck 3 adjacent the stop to a tapered end 21. The air guide portion 2 serves to guide air through a mould vent passage and is tightly engaged with that passage. The air guide shaft prevents the problem of moulded products being formed with protrusions comprising material which would otherwise accumulate in the mould vent passage.
Patent GB-2480865-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the distribution of vacuum across the width of a suction roller
Inventor: DIBB NICKOLAS
IPC: B65H5/22
Filed: 2010-06-04
Abstract: A rotatable suction roller includes a main chamber divided into chamber sections by thin discs, a number of small holes in the roller outer surface and an a pair of tubes within the roller, coaxial with one another and with the outer surface, the inner tube being fixed relative to the roller and the flow tube (fig. 9) being a close rotating fit within the inner tube to allow different sets of holes in the inner and flow tubes to be lined up and hence selectively apply the low pressure to different ones of the chamber section to allow the roller to be used with different width of material, allowing chamber sections to be closed off when not required. The flow tube may be rotated by a selector gate and locked by a bolt. The roller may be used for feeding sheet material such as paper, foil and plastic film by the operator. This system minimises any wasted energy by only drawing air through the chamber sections along the roller length that are required for the width of material in use.
Patent GB-2483049-A (GB)
Title: Temperature regulation apparatus particularly for use with a conservatory
Inventor: THOMAS ALUN VICTOR
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2010-08-12
Abstract: The temperature regulation apparatus comprises an inlet 6 in fluid communication with a first space 30; a first outlet 8 in fluid communication with the inlet and a second space 32; a second outlet 10 in fluid communication with the inlet and a third space 34; a first temperature sensor for detecting the temperature T1 in the first space; a second temperature sensor for detecting the temperature T2 in the second space; a fan 4; and a control means configured to selectively redirect air from the inlet to the second or third space dependant on a predetermined temperature condition defined by detected temperatures T1 and T2. The control means may comprise a processor and a baffle 26 actuated by the processor. The first, second and third spaces may comprise a conservatory, a room within a building and an outside space respectively.
Patent GB-2473398-A (GB)
Title: Method of reporting channel quality information in a wireless communication system
Inventor: KIM KI HWAN
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: A method for reporting channel quality information in a wireless communication system, and a method for assigning radio resources according to the channel quality information are disclosed. A method for reporting channel quality information by a user equipment (UE) of a wireless communication system measures channel quality information of a downlink multi-carrier including a plurality of downnlink component carriers, and transmits the measured channel quality information to a base station.
Patent GB-2490364-A (GB)
Title: Extending communication range in dmo-tmo tetra radio
Inventor: MACAFEE ANDREW DONALD
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2011-04-28
Abstract: A TETRA communications system, comprising a first TETRA communication device, connected to a first communication means by means of a first data link to transport TETRA message data and control information between said first communication means and said first TETRA communication device, a second TETRA communication device connected to a second communication means by means of a second data link to transport TETRA message data and control information between said second communication means and said second TETRA communication device, wherein said first communication means and said second communication means are further operable to establish a communications link with each other over a communications network to allow said message data and control information to be transported between said first and second TETRA communication device via said first communication means and said second communication means.
Patent GB-2479079-A (GB)
Title: Iron with Metal Frame and Recessed Sole Plate
Inventor: GREGORY RICHARD
IPC: D06F75/38
Filed: 2010-05-20
Abstract: An iron has a sole plate comprising a glass or ceramic substrate 1502 with an electrical heating element formed thereon, a metal frame 1501 surrounding the substrate, the substrate being recessed e.g. by 0.2 to 0.4mm from the frame. The heating element may be a semi-conducting thin film e.g. doped tin oxide and may be arranged to form power rails down either side of the sole plate, tracks extending between the power rails to form zoned (Figures 3a-c) or evenly distributed (Figure 11) heating. A control element or fuse may be formed in the semi-conducting thin film by forming a thinner portion (1202, Figure 12) of film in series with the heating element. The layer of semi-conducting material may comprise both p-type and n-type doped regions and an electrical power control device comprising a bipolar transistor.
Patent GB-2494626-A (GB)
Title: Finger mounted game token holders
Inventor: TROLLOPE-DAVIS MALCOLM
IPC: A63F1/10
Filed: 2011-09-07
Abstract: A finger-mountable game apparatus 10 comprises a sleeve, ring, or collar for placing over a finger of a user. An interior portion of the sleeve 13 grips the inserted finger, and the exterior portion 11 of the sleeve comprises means for releasably mounting any one of a plurality of game tokens 30. The token mounting means may retain the token via magnetic or electrostatic attraction, semi-permanent adhesive, hook and loop means, or deformable gripping jaws. In a preferred embodiment the token mounting means comprises a seating surface 18 with a rear peripheral groove 28 into which the token 30 is slidably inserted, with a biasing member 21 being provided for securing the token in the groove. The interior surface of the sleeve may narrow towards the tip in order to grip the inserted finger, and/or may include deformable teeth or ribs 15. The sleeve may be adapted to receive more than one finger simultaneously (see figure 10). The sleeve and token may communicate electronically, and the sleeve may include electronic display means adapted to display data stored in a data storage means of the token (see fig. 11).
Patent GB-2485053-A (GB)
Title: Dynamoelectric machine stator support system
Inventor: TANAVDE ANAND SHANKAR
IPC: H02K1/18
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: The support system 10 includes a mounting pad 20 having a first face 30 and a second face 40, the second face 40 including a pair of slots 42 in which a pair of spring bars 50 are welded or brazed to the mounting pad 20 and a key bar 80 is located between the pair of spring bars 50 and secured thereto by bolts 90. A collar 60 welded or brazed to the first face 30 of the mounting pad 20 to which frame rings 70 are secured by welding for example when the support system is arranged within the frame skeleton 300. The collar 60 may include legs 100 which are welded/brazed to the side of the pad (figs 2,3 not shown). The stator assembly is mounted to the key bars in the known manner (Fig 8 not shown). In an alternative arrangement (figs 4,5 not shown) the mounting pad are omitted and the spring bars 50 are welded directly to the collar members 160 The collars are    U    or    C    shaped and the welds 170 may be    J    or    V    groove welds. In both embodiments, shims 84 may be used between the key bar and the spring bars to adjust the position of the key bar between the spring bars
Patent GB-2497349-A (GB)
Title: Laryngoscope with moulded cover
Inventor: MILLER ANDREW NEIL
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: A laryngoscope 10 comprising a unitary body 11 formed of a first material and having portions shaped to define a handle 18 and a blade 28 of the laryngoscope 10, the body 11 having a recess 44 therein shaped to receive one or more electrical components 13,14,15 for operation of a light 15 mounted in the blade portion 28, wherein the blade comprises a first surface 38 which faces away from the handle portion. A cover material 17 moulded over a portion of the first surface 38, said cover material 17 being softer than the first material so as to provide a resilient portion which can be pressed against a patient   s teeth during use of the laryngoscope 10. In another aspect the cover material 17 is moulded over the recess 44 in the body 11so as to irreversibly seal the one or more electrical components 13,14,15 therein. It is the aim of the present invention to provide a cost-effective, laryngoscope with improved functional attributes.
Patent GB-2484046-A (GB)
Title: Guide and flexible sleeve for use with catheters
Inventor: JOHNSON THEODORE A
IPC: A61B5/042
Filed: 2010-09-23
Abstract: Embodiments of a guide (32) and flexible sleeve (38) for use with catheters (10) for ablation or other medical procedures are disclosed. An exemplary catheter (10) comprises a guide element (32) having a proximal end (40) and a distal end (42), the distal end (42) configurable in a desired shape. A flexible sleeve (38) is conformable to the guide element (32) so that the flexible sleeve (38) slides over the guide element (32), the flexible sleeve (38) has a proximal end (40) and a distal end (42). A controller (48) couples to the flexible sleeve (38). The controller (48) operates to move the flexible sleeve (38) at least part way between the distal end (42) of the guide element (32) and the proximal end (40) of the guide element (32).
Patent GB-2485697-A (GB)
Title: An official lottery entry offset method and system
Inventor: DUCKWORTH HOWARTH JAMES NOEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: A promotional system derivs or generates Promotional Prize Draw Entries for Promotional Prize Draws from entries in government or state operated lotteries and sweepstakes, termed Official Lottery Entries and Official Lotteries. The promotional prize draw entries are distributed to customers as loyalty rewards. The outcome of promotional prize draws depend on the outcome of the official lottery entrieds. Alternatively the system issues an Official Lottery Entry to a customer as their consumer reward when they have accumulated a predefined level of Promotional Prize Draw Entry entitlements.
Patent GB-2484250-A (GB)
Title: Battery cell with integrated sensing platform
Inventor: ENGLE BRIAN ALLEN
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 2010-06-30
Abstract: A battery cell that comprises a sensing platform with sensing elements configured to provide information about in-situ characteristics and parameters of the battery cell. Embodiments of the battery cell can have the sensing platform integrated into the structure of the battery cell, as a separate structure incorporated in the battery cell, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the battery cell comprises a sensing platform having sensing elements proximate a localized measurement region, where the sensing platform comprises a substrate with material layers disposed thereon. The material layers comprise at least one sensing layer that forms the sensing elements so that the sensing elements are responsive to properties of the battery cell.
Patent GB-2488918-A (GB)
Title: Sugar mixtures and methods for production and use thereof
Inventor: EYAL AHARON
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 2011-06-26
Abstract: A sugar mixture comprising: monosaccharides; oligosaccharides in a ratio   ¥ 0.06 to total saccharides; disaccharides in a ratio to total saccharides   ¥ 0.05; pentose in a ratio to total saccharides   ¥0.05; at least one alpha-bonded di-glucose; and at least one beta-bonded di-glucose. Also disclosed are methods to make and/or use such mixtures.
Patent GB-2490237-A (GB)
Title: Oilseed coating composition for pathogen control
Inventor: JESSOP NICHOLAS HUGH HYLTON
IPC: C09D7/63
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: An oilseed coating composition comprises at least one organic carrier material, in the form of particles, selected from waxes having a melting point of at least 50Â°C; and one or more biological agents that possess an activity against at least one or more pathogens of an oilseed plant. The wax may be carnauba wax, beeswax, chinese wax, montan wax, shellac wax, spermaceti wax, candelilla wax, castor wax, ouricury wax or rice bran wax, and the particles can have a volume mean diameter of at least 5 micron. The biological agent may be a fungicide, an arthropodicide including insecticides or acaricides, a bactericide or a live biological agent. Preferably, the insecticides are selected from nicotinoid, methylcarbamate, oxime carbamate and thiazole insecticides; or mixtures of two or more thereof. The oilseeds can be canola, sunflower, oilseed rape, peanut, safflower, sesame, linseed, mustard, castor, jojoba, carob, coriander, grape, flax, dika, hemp, pine, poppy or okra seeds. A method of coating an oilseed is also claimed which comprises the addition of a biological antagonist to an organic carrier material, wherein the organic carrier material is in dry particulate form, mixing the two components together and applying the resultant composition to the seeds.
Patent GB-2502524-A (GB)
Title: A multi-purpose handle grip
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS
IPC: B25G1/10
Filed: 2012-05-28
Abstract: A multi-purpose handle grip 10 comprises a first hollow portion 1 for accepting a handle and a second portion 3 extending from the first portion at an acute angle. Together the first and second portions form an open V shape suitable for accepting the hand of a user as the user inserts their thumb and forefinger on either side of the handle grip where the first and second portions meet. The angle between the portions is preferably between 40 and 60 degrees, and more preferably 45 degrees. The grip may have a tapered internal diameter, and one or more internal sleeves (7, figure 5) may be provided in order to reduce the internal dimensions of the hollow first portion. The multi-purpose handle grip is fitted to handles to assist the user to use items when the user suffers from limited grip or dexterity, which would normally restrict the use of the apparatus with conventional handles fitted.
Patent GB-2504508-A (GB)
Title: Reminding a user that an electronic device has been left behind in a vehicle
Inventor: PEDRI DANIEL BRUNO
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2012-07-31
Abstract: A reminder system is provided for a mobile phone, satnav, or similar portable electronic device mounted in an automobile via a cradle / docking station. The system comprises: a door opening sensor arranged to sense when a vehicle door is opened; a device presence sensor; and an alarm means configured to provide a warning signal if the portable electronic device is still docked or otherwise linked to the cradle / docking station when the door is opened, and thus is at risk of being left behind, unattended.
Patent GB-2507550-A (GB)
Title: Swimming shorts with adjustable buoyancy support
Inventor: BHATOA PAREMJIT
IPC: A41D7/00
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: A pair of swimming shorts comprises added adjustable buoyancy support from the lower waist to the knee area to provide a wearer with improved floatation in the water. Several small foam floats (figures 4, 5, 6) may be attached to the material of the shorts. The floats may be inserted into pockets sewn onto the front of the thigh area of each leg 1, the front of the lower waist area 2, the back of the thigh area of each leg 5 and the back of the left and right buttock areas 4. The floats preferably have a concave profile. Improved floatation provided by the shorts may help a wearer to attain a more natural horizontal body position in water.
Patent GB-2500088-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for living cell manipulation
Inventor: DOUGLAS-HAMILTON DIARMAID H
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2011-06-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for using eye-safe infrared energy from a Class I laser to manipulate cells in culture. The laser energy produces one or more phase boundary propulsion events, which generate hydrodynamic forces sufficient to manipulate cells at the focal point.
Patent GB-2510897-A (GB)
Title: Controlling uplink transmit power in a plurality of basestations
Inventor: SALAMI GBENGA
IPC: H04W28/08
Filed: 2013-02-18
Abstract: A method for controlling uplink transmit power and/or uplink resource allocation for a plurality of basestations, such as small cells or femtocells, in a mobile communications network is disclosed. The basestations form a second layer within the network, which also comprises another plurality of basestations, such as macrocells, forming a first layer. The method comprises clustering the plurality of second layer basestations according to association with first layer basestations, exchanging second layer basestation loading information between second layer basestations belonging to the same cluster, and dynamically setting uplink transmit power limits and/or uplink resource allocations for individual second layer basestations based on the exchanged loading information. The clustering may place those second layer basestations reporting a smallest path loss to the same first layer basestation in the same cluster. Clustering may be updated on occurrence of a trigger, such as a change in the second layer basestation uplink power limit exceeding a threshold. The total uplink power budget for a cluster of second layer basestations may correspond to a level causing a tolerable noise rise at a first layer basestation. The loading information may comprise the current noise rise contribution of a second layer basestation towards a first layer basestation.
Patent GB-2512105-A (GB)
Title: Headphones
Inventor: NEVILL STUART
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2013-03-20
Abstract: The headphones comprise a headband having two arms 14, and a pair of earpieces 16. Each earpiece 16 accommodates a speaker unit. Each arm 14 includes a mounting ring 26. Each earpiece 16 is mounted on a respective mounting ring 26 via a resiliently deformable suspension ring 24. The suspension ring 24 allows the earpiece 16 to move with at least two degrees of freedom relative to the mounting ring and therefore the headband , so that the orientation of the earpieces 16 is able to adapt to fit the head of the user.
Patent GB-2508254-A (GB)
Title: Device for releasing a fishing weight
Inventor: TILER CARL DAVID
IPC: A01K95/02
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A device for releasing a fishing weight from a Paternoster rig, helicopter rig or chod rig when a fish is hooked. The device comprises a connecting means for attaching the device to a fishing line, a holding means in the form of a hook 5 for holding one or more fishing weights, and a sleeve which in a first position holds one or more weights on the holding means and in a second position allows the weights to be released from the holding means, the sleeve being biased in the first position. Preferably the device comprises an inner 3 and outer sleeve 2. Application of a pulling force on the fishing line when a fish is hooked causes the inner sleeve to move from the first position to the second position. The device is preferably spring biased 4. A locking pin 6 may be provided to prevent movement of the sleeve. Also claimed are a diamond shaped bait bag with an opening at one corner and means for connecting a fishing weight to a fishing line comprising weight holding means and a recess suitably for an o-ring 7. Said recess can be used to secure a bait bag.
Patent GB-2505277-A (GB)
Title: Worktop joint
Inventor: CASS THOMAS PETER EDWARD
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2013-05-30
Abstract: A worktop joint comprises a first worktop arranged in an end-to-end relationship with a second worktop, the first and second worktops having an upper surface and a lower surface. A jointing strip is arranged between the worktops. The strip comprises a vertical connecting portion 14 located intermediate the ends of the first and second worktops, an upper flange 12 arranged to extend over a portion of the upper surfaces of each worktop and a lower flange 22 arranged to support the a lower surface of at least one of the worktops.
Patent GB-2518907-A (GB)
Title: Re-useable self heating hair roller
Inventor: KASIM AISHA
IPC: A45D4/00
Filed: 2013-11-15
Abstract: A self-â€�heating hair roller 3 comprises a self heating substance such as a supercoolable fluid. This supercoolable fluid may be a super saturated sodium acetate solution which produces heat during an exothermic crystallisation process. A nucleation event, such as operation of a metal clicker 5, instantly crystallizes the liquid. The liquid may be contained in a detachable jacket or cover 4 that is wrapped around the roller 3. The rollers may be re-useable, and they may be covered by a hook and loop material to enhance their grip in the hair. The exothermic crystallisation reaction is self-contained and does not require the introduction of any foreign element.
Patent GB-2523541-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for absorbing liquids
Inventor: CARTER JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A23L5/20
Filed: 2014-01-26
Abstract: A food preparation aid comprising an absorbent element 800 is adapted to be placed in a cooking vessel 815 with food 810 as part of a preparation process whereby to absorb liquids released from the food during said preparation. The heat-tolerant absorbent element preferably comprises an outer layer or casing (603) that protects the food from direct contact with the element. Excessive oils can removed from the food being prepared. The outer casing can be removed from the absorbent element, washed and re-used.