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Patent GB-2500786-A (GB)
Title: In-situ pultrusion consolidation of elements and composite material
Inventor: DIXON ANDREW PAUL
IPC: B29C70/52
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A system for in situ fabrication of pultruded composite structures from unconsolidated composite material 9 and elements or modules 7 for co-consolidation with the composite material comprises articulated roller dies 13 that draw the structure through the system. The unconsolidated material may be a prepreg or infused immediately prior to use, and dies may be heated to effect curing. The elements or modules may include adhesion promoting surface features or ligaments to promote force transfer between the elements and the structure. Electrical or mechanical control cable, an optical fibre, or an RF or acoustic wave guide may pass between consolidated elements. The modules may contain transponders, sensors, or actuators. In being articulated the dies allow non-constant cross-sections and curved structures to be produced. The structure may be terminated with one of the elements or modules which has a joint feature, or by lay-up or roller die manipulation to form a socket or lug. Following pultrusion the structure may be bonded to the roller dies to permanently anchor it. The system may be used on a space craft such as to form a satellite antenna, or on a nautical vessel to form an array of hydrophones for under-sea exploration or detection.
Patent GB-2503537-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for additive-layer manufacturing of an article
Inventor: GREEN GORDON
IPC: B22F3/105
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: Apparatus for additive layer manufacturing of an article 15 from material 6 which is solidified in localised regions by the application of a focussed laser beam at a focal plane, the apparatus comprises: at least two laser beams each having a respective scanner 3, 3a whereby the beam can be scanned over a planar field 5; and a support 14 moveable step-wise to allow successive manufacturing layer cycles and for supporting material 6 within the field 5. The entire field 5 is common to each scanner 3, 3a and at least one scanner is tilted at an angle 8, 8a with respect to the field 5 and is provided with a lens 4,4a arranged to generate a focal plane tilted with respect to that scanner 3, 3a. The figure shows two oppositely tilted scanners 3, 3a, each with an F-theta lens 4, 4a. Each lens 4, 4a has variable focus and provides a tilted focal plane and/or the lasers beams have variable focus. The scanners 3, 3a are controlled so that the beams do not simultaneously strike the same point of the field.
Patent GB-2503799-A (GB)
Title: PCB tracks connecting power supply to sockets
Inventor: MAZZULO RAYMOND
IPC: H01R12/57
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: Â A power supply system which comprises a printed circuit board 10 having on one side of a substrate a live track (or bus) 58, a neutral track 54 and a switched live track 52 connecting input live 12 and neutral 12 terminals to output live 20 and neutral terminals 18 which can be connected to plug pin receptacles of a socket box. A switch 30 (figure 3) may be provided which when closed connects the live track to the switched-live track 52. A second switched-live track may be connected to the track 58 is provided on the opposite side of the substrate. An additional track may be provided connecting an input earth terminal to an output earth terminal. Several live and neutral output terminals may be provided to connect to more than one socket box.
Patent GB-2523410-A (GB)
Title: A bait dispenser for dispensing bait during angling
Inventor: DOVE THOMAS
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2014-02-25
Abstract: A bait dispenser (2, fig 1) for dispensing bait (3, fig 1) during angling comprising a first body portion 4 for containing the bait, a second body portion 6 for closing the first body portion, hinge means 8 by which the first and second body portions open and close, fastener means 10 for releasably fastening the first and second body portions together; and attachment means 12 for attaching the bait dispenser to a fishing line 14, characterised in that the hinge means is positioned at a front end (16, fig 1) of the bait dispenser, the fastener means is positioned at a rear end (18, fig 1) of the bait dispenser, the attachment means is positioned at the rear end of the bait dispenser and the fastener means connects to the attachment means on the outside of the bait dispenser such that during use when the bait dispenser is being cast by an angler and is in flight, the fishing line applies continuous tension to the attachment means and causes the attachment means to hold the fastener means such that the fastener means keeps the first and second body portions closed and during use when the bait dispenser has been cast and is on water, the fishing line loses the continuous tension and allows the fastener means to slip from the attachment means and the first and second body portions to open, whereby the bait becomes dispensed.
Patent GB-2507918-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for mechanical energy harvesting
Inventor: NAIR BALAKRISHNAN
IPC: H01L41/12
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting electrical power from mechanical energy is described. The apparatus includes at least one magnetostrictive element, at least one electrically conductive coil or circuit, and a magnetic circuit coupled to the electrically conductive coil or circuit to increase or maximize power production. The magnetostrictive element is configured to experience a forced stress and strain in response to external mechanical excitations. The electrically conductive coil or circuit is configured to produce electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.
Patent GB-2526058-A (GB)
Title: Box
Inventor: RYAN MARK
IPC: B65D85/30
Filed: 2014-04-15
Abstract: Packaging comprising a box (10, fig. 1) and an insert (98, fig. 3), which together act as a tray to support and display products, has an engagement feature on the insert for pulling the insert towards the front of the box to reduce the size of the tray, and an aperture (82a, fig. 5) in the base or side of the box through which the engagement feature 118 on the insert can be accessed. Preferably the aperture is on the base of the box and the engagement feature is on the insert, thereby enabling the insert to be pulled forward from underneath the packaging. The aperture may be a slot extending from the rear to the front of the box, and the engagement feature may be a finger hole. A method of packaging goods comprises: erecting the box and moveable insert, placing the insert inside the box, positioning the rear panel of the insert in face-to-face contact with the rear of the box, packing goods in the box, and closing the upper part of the box.
Patent GB-2510539-A (GB)
Title: Biomarkers of cancer
Inventor: TING DAVID TSAI
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: Methods for diagnosing cancer and monitoring treatment efficacy based on detecting the presence of increased levels of expression of satellite correlated genes.
Patent GB-2527369-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: ADAMS GLYN
IPC: B65D85/72
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: A container (1) suitable for food and drink has a plurality of compartments 2, 5, 9. Lower compartment 5 is capable of cooperating with a drinks holder, upper compartment 2 is substantially bowl shaped, and a middle compartment 9 formed between compartments 2 and 5, provides a thermal gap and has side walls of at least 12mm height. Apertures 11, 12 allow a straw to pass through upper and middle compartments 2, 9 and in to lower compartment 5 which itself may comprise a vent. Compartments may be joined by a threaded connector (13, Fig 4) which may be ring-shaped. Compartment walls are shown as 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10. A method of assembling such a container is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2529139-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for feature-based registration of patient medical images
Inventor: SIBILLE LUDOVIC
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A method for registration of a patient image 18 to a template image 16 comprising an atlas and a number of reference features 14, comprising the steps of: extracting features describing intensity patterns in said patient image; identifying features in the template image which correspond to features in the patient image; and deriving a transform for improving alignment between the features of the patient image and the template image. The images may be from different modalities and the method may be applied to registration of images of two different patients.
Patent GB-2531238-A (GB)
Title: Procedure to automate/simplify internet search based on audio content from a vehicle radio
Inventor: KLIMECKI MARCIN O
IPC: G10L15/26
Filed: 2014-08-26
Abstract: Audio obtained from a car radio 102 is converted to digital data 108 that is stored in a circular buffer 120, the size of which enables at least several seconds of audio to be recorded continuously. When a driver or passenger hears something of interest, data in the circular buffer is converted to strings of text 116. The text obtained from the recorded data is presented on a touch-sensitive display device 118 where individual text strings can be selected for transmission 142 to an Internet search engine running on a computer or saved for the future use. The results of the Internet search are presented on the display device.
Patent GB-2518300-A (GB)
Title: Method of Measuring Insulation
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW PAUL
IPC: G01N25/18
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the insulation provided by a smoke or fire barrier curtain material 61 comprises a temperature sensor 68 (e.g. a disc thermocouple) and a physical means 64 for maintaining surface contact of the sensor with the sample. In use, the side of the sample without the sensor is exposed to an elevated temperature and the temperature-time relationship on the unexposed surface is measured. The physical means is preferably suitable for an intumescent material and may be a wire passing through the sample with a weight pulling it back, so that the sensor is held against the surface of the sample when the sample swells because of heat. Alternatively, the physical means may be a U-shaper wire passing through the sample holding the sample as a staple or stitch, or a sprung counterbalance 64 arranged to hold the sensor 68 when the material expands. Also disclosed is a fire or smoke curtain in which the bottom of the curtain, in deployment, is provided with additional insulation.
Patent GB-2530584-A (GB)
Title: Scoot 'n' stop
Inventor: VOOGHT DAVID
IPC: E05B81/00
Filed: 2014-09-27
Abstract: A locking device for securing disability scooters in a vehicle comprising of a double jointed remote operated and electrical powered arm 1 and a floor mounted latch 3 to which the arm locks into, thereby making the scooter secure within the vehicle. The arm will preferably move under the control of an electrical toggle switch and will enable the securing arm to raise and lower to secure/release the scooter from its storage.
Patent GB-2532044-A (GB)
Title: Catheter for recovery of dysphagia
Inventor: CONOR MULROONEY
IPC: H01B7/02
Filed: 2014-11-06
Abstract: A catheter for assisting recovery from dysphagia using electrodes for electrical stimulation of the larynx is insertable into a patient nasally and comprises a sleeve that receives a longitudinally movable feeding tube which can be fixed in position relative to the feeding tube by way of a two-part 36,38 retaining clip 34 with living hinge 40 which, when open allows longitudinal movement of the sleeve relative to the feeding tube and, when closed clamps the feeding tube between recesses 36b and ribs 38c to restrict longitudinal movement of the sleeve relative to the feeding tube. A deformable elastomer insert (38e, Fig 3) may be incorporated. Also disclosed is a seal between a sleeve and feeding tube, a sleeve construction of inner and outer layers, a method of manufacturing a catheter, and an insulated wire having two different layers of insulation.
Patent GB-2533943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electromechanical actuators
Inventor: Suleiman Mahmoud Sharkh
IPC: H02K35/02
Filed: 2015-01-07
Abstract: An inertial electromechanical actuator able to operate in at least two degrees of freedom (DoF), including at least one translation, comprises an inertial proof mass 2 resiliently mounted by springs 4 to a support frame 6. The proof mass may be a steel cube 6 with permanent magnets 8 mounted on each face of the cube 6. The magnets interact with coils 10 so that a force can be applied to the mass in any direction. The frame 6 of the actuator 1 may be attached to a structure, and can be used for damping vibrations in the structure. Alternatively, the system may be used as a generator to generate electricity when the system is subjected to accelerations.
Patent GB-2524880-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: OU KENG-LIANG
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument has a handle (10) and an operation tool (20, 20A, 20B). The operation tool (20, 20A, 20B) has multiple indentations (22) densely formed in at least one working surface (21, 21A, 21B) of the operation tool (20, 20A, 20B). With the indentations (22) formed on the at least one working surface (21, 21A, 21B), tissues of a surgical site can be heated uniformly and adhesion of the surgical site is minimized. Moreover, since the indentations (22) are directly formed on the at least one working surface (21, 21A, 21B), the indentations (22) do not become shallow under long-term use and no toxic gas would be released when the operation tool (20, 20A, 20B) is heated to high temperature. Accordingly, anti-adhesion effect of the operation tool (20, 20A, 20B) and health of medical staffs can be assured.
Patent GB-2531374-A (GB)
Title: Overvoltage protection for NFC devices
Inventor: SHEIKHOLESLAMI BEHZAD
IPC: H02H9/04
Filed: 2015-03-16
Abstract: The present application relates to a near field communication (NFC) device (30, figure 1) which has an antenna (32, figure 1) for receiving NFC signals. The NFC device 30 includes a protection system 50 for protecting a transmit/receive system, and other systems, of the NFC device 30 from potentially damaging voltages that may develop at an output of the antenna 32 if the device 30 enters a strong magnetic field. The protection system 50 includes current control devices such as n-channel MOSFET devices 58, 60 that are operative to source or sink current depending upon the polarity of a signal at an output of the antenna 32, to generate a voltage which at least partially negates a positive or negative voltage at the output of the antenna, thereby reducing the peak voltage at the antenna output. The current control devices may be controlled by a servo loop 66, or by a plurality of diodes (82, figure 4). The protection system 50 may also serve as a load modulation circuit to control an antenna input signal.
Patent GB-2533177-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief valve
Inventor: RICHARD G BEST
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: A pressure relief valve comprises an inlet 21, an outlet (22, Fig. 8), a surge chamber 25 between the inlet and the outlet, and valve means 2. The valve means has a first state in which fluid flow between the inlet 21 and the surge chamber 25 is prevented, a second state in which the inlet 21 is in fluid communication with the surge chamber 25 but fluid flow between the inlet 21 and the outlet 22 is prevented, and a third state in which the inlet 21 is in fluid communication with the outlet 22. The provision of a surge chamber 25 enables the pressure relief valve to dissipate a brief surge without loss of fluid containment. The valve means comprises a ball 29 formed of a resilient material. Under certain circumstances, the fluid pressure will push the ball 29 through an outlet passage 31 into a cap member (4, Fig. 2). The presence of the ball 29 in the cap member is a visual record that the system pressure has exceeded a maximum operating pressure.
Patent GB-2528531-A (GB)
Title: Attachment and alignment device for optical sources, detectors and analysers, and modular analysis system
Inventor: KASIUTSICH VASILI
IPC: G01N21/39
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: An attachment and alignment device 300a is provided for mounting a plurality of components of an optical analysis system. The device 300a comprises a first attachment point for attaching the device at a position enabling optical communication with a measurement volume 301; and a plurality of additional attachment points enabling attachment of a light source unit, a light detection unit or a combination unit. The device 300a includes at least one optical alignment device 330a, such as a beam-splitter, to provide optical alignment through the measurement volume of light that passes along distinct optical paths between a mount mounting the optical alignment device and each of the additional attachment points. The device 300a may comprise a hollow body defining a plurality of partial optical pathways; a plurality of flanges (310a-d, Fig. 3A) at ends of the pathways; and at least one beam splitter or beam splitter holder that is releasably held in the hollow body portion. The device is useful in absorption spectroscopy across a measurement space 301 such as a stack, combustion chamber, duct or pipeline, in such way that the optical paths from the respective light sources to detectors are substantially the same.
Patent GB-2522580-A (GB)
Title: Cavity resonator system
Inventor: HARRISON MARTIN ROY
IPC: H01P7/06
Filed: 2013-11-19
Abstract: A cavity resonator system for measuring EM properties of the contents of a pipe portion (15p, 15s) comprises a primary resonator (1) and a secondary resonator (2) each with the same configuration comprising a conductive casing (10p, 10s) that defines a cavity (11p, 11s) and has openings (14p, 14s) for receiving a pipe portion, insulator material (18p, 18s) disposed inside the cavity, and antennae (20p, 20s) for generating and detecting a resonant EM field inside the cavity. In addition, the secondary resonator (2) comprises at least one conductive screening ring (25) that extends around the location occupied by a pipe portion (15s) for screening the interior of the ring from the field generated inside the cavity of the secondary resonator. By combining measures of parameters of the field from both resonators, the system may be used to generate a measure representative of EM properties of the contents of the pipe portion that is compensated for variation in the EM properties of the insulator material due to e.g. temperature and pressure.
Patent GB-2528563-A (GB)
Title: Frame structure for a vehicle door, in particular a vehicle side door
Inventor: MILDNER UDO
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2015-05-28
Abstract: A frame structure 1 for a vehicle side door (100, Figure 6) comprises at least two tubular parts 2, 3, preferably extruded and/or of light metal, formed by bending in the direction of their longitudinal extension and connected to each other, for example using a plug connection 5, 6, to form a ring structure 4. Optionally, parts 2, 3 may be heat-formed. Also disclosed is a unit comprising a frame structure 1 and a crash reinforcement (110, Figure 6), which may be glued to frame structure 1, and a door comprising frame structure 1, an outer skin (140, Figure 6) and a framework structure (150, Figure 6). Typically frame structure 1 and the reinforcement may be treated against corrosion by priming. Frame structure 1 may allow a lightweight door construction.
Patent GB-2530663-A (GB)
Title: Reuse of by-products from metallurgical processes
Inventor: LLOYD RHYS DARLOW
IPC: C22B1/00
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: A method of processing contaminated mill scale 302 from the processing of steel, comprises the steps of: combining the contaminated mill scale with water; subjecting the contaminated mill scale to three or more stages of attrition 312, 316, 322 to reduce the level of contaminants; and adding one or more chemical agents 314, 318, 324, such as a surfactant, to the contaminated mill scale. Suitably, the attrition steps comprise subjecting the contaminated mill scale to attrition in an attrition unit, wherein the attrition unit can comprise a rotatable shaft comprising an Archimedes screw and/or paddles. The contaminated mill scale can comprise 50 to 90 % ferrous metals. Preferably, the method includes a step of removing tramp material from the contaminated mill scale. The contaminated mill scale may be graded 304 to sort and separate the mill scale particles by size. The method can also include a step of rinsing the contaminated mill scale. An apparatus arranged to carry out the method is also claimed. The present invention reduces the level of contaminants, such as oil, which are present in the mill scale.
Patent GB-2542157-A (GB)
Title: Handle arrangement
Inventor: TERRY DOLMAN
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2015-09-09
Abstract: A handle 10has a grip 12 coupled to a rotatable shaft 14 that extends in a longitudinal dimension and has multiple shaft protrusions 21-24. A wall 62 has an aperture for receiving a portion of the shaft; at least one retainer 70configured to retain the portion of the shaft in the aperture. The retainer or retainers have multiple stops 81-84 for alignment and engagement with the shaft protrusion in order to prevent the shaft from withdrawing from the aperture in the wall. Multiple retention protrusions 71-74prevent the shaft protrusions from misaligning with the stops.
Patent GB-2527249-A (GB)
Title: Fast inversion of MWD transient EM data excited by a pulse of an arbitrary shape
Inventor: ITSKOVICH GREGORY B
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2014-03-25
Abstract: A system and method of estimating properties of a subsurface formation are described. The method includes transmitting an excitation current pulse into the formation, receiving an induced pulse used to generate input data, and performing an inversion on the input data using a lookup table based on a shape of the excitation current pulse to estimate the properties of the subsurface formation.
Patent GB-2544548-A (GB)
Title: Flat panel loudspeakers
Inventor: EGIDIJUS MIKALAUSKAS
IPC: H04R7/04
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: The flat panel loudspeaker comprises a flat panel 230, an exciter 202 coupled to the flat panel and configured to in use generate sound from the flat panel speaker by vibrating the flat panel. A support frame 210 supports both the flat panel and the exciter. The support frame comprises a main wall portion 208 and one or more opposing lip portions 206 rigidly coupled to the main wall portion by a web portion 207. The lip portions support the flat panel 230. One or more vibration damping members 220 are in a channel formed between retained between the lip portions and the main wall portion of the support frame, and they damp vibrations in the support frame 210 caused by vibrations of the flat panel.
Patent GB-2545167-A (GB)
Title: Cloches and use thereof
Inventor: WILLIAM DONALD
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: A cloche comprises first and second panes 12 of light transmitting material, each pane having upper 18 and lower 16 edges, a first side and an opposed second side, at least one strut 20 operable to hold the lower edges apart, a securing element 26 located at the upper edges of the first and second pane, wherein the securing element is selectively operable to hold the panes in a first position in which the upper edges are in proximity to each other and a second position in which the upper edges are spaced apart. The securing element may comprise at least a first bar and a second bar which are engageable with each other, the engagement means may be a locking member configured to pass through aligned apertures in the at least first and second bars.