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Patent GB-2484735-A (GB)
Title: Blood typing method and instrument
Inventor: HASAN FATHY A A
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2010-10-22
Abstract: A method for crossmatching blood in which recipient serum is mixed with donor washed red blood cells and presence or absence of agglutination of red blood cells is recorded, wherein agglutination indicates an incompatible donor due to binding of antibodies in the recipient serum to the donor red blood cells, characterised in that the method comprises a step of incubating the mixed serum, donor cells and albumin at a preselected temperature greater than 37Â°C but not more than 50Â°C prior to assessment of agglutination. Preferably the temperature is between 39Â°C and 45Â°C. The method can be used for RhD (Du) testing in particular. Also claimed is a portable instrument for rapid blood typing or crossmatching of multiple samples using said method which comprises means for automatic control of sample incubation temperature and means to alert the operator upon incubation completion.
Patent GB-2486735-A (GB)
Title: A masking strip having a backing and a gap filler
Inventor: CHAN KIN-CHAU
IPC: B05B12/26
Filed: 2010-12-24
Abstract: A masking strip for masking the interior surfaces of a gap 1 between a first 2 and a second substrate 3 to be painted comprises a backing 17 having a first and second surface, and a gap filler 20 extending from the backing and adapted to prevent the flow of paint into the gap, wherein the backing is formed from, or attached to, a fibre-containing material that acts to suck / wick paint away from the interior surface of the gap to which the masking strip is attached. The backing of the masking strip may be made of paper, tissue woven or non-woven material, or natural, cellulose or synthetic fibres which absorb / suck up paint. The masking strip paper backing may have a spacer 23 associated with it, which preferably also comprises fibre / paper. The gap filler 20 is preferably made of foam. This masking strip is ideally used between a car door 3 and body 2 during spray painting.
Patent GB-2487718-A (GB)
Title: Anti-pickpocket pouch alarm
Inventor: HUSSAIN NAZRUL
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 2011-01-25
Abstract: A pouch, purse or bag is disclosed including a closure device, sensors, an audible generator, and a keypad. Upon sensing the unauthorised opening of the closure device, a first and second alert is provided. Subsequently, upon unauthorised removal of the contents of the pouch, purse or bag, a third alert is provided. The first and second alert may be in the form of a series of beeps and a pre-recorded verbal warning message. The third alert may be in the form of a continuous audio alarm. An authorised user wishing to access the contents of the pouch enters predetermined data into the keypad before accessing the contents to prevent the alarm from being activated. The closure sensor may be situated on the body of the pouch whilst the removal sensor may be situated at the base of the pouch. The pouch may comprise a mobile phone case, a document holder, a waist bag, a bum bag, a wallet holder, a laptop holder, or a handbag.
Patent GB-2489223-A (GB)
Title: Underwire casing components for support garments
Inventor: STURMAN RICHARD
IPC: A41C1/12
Filed: 2011-03-21
Abstract: An underwire casing component comprises an elongate casing body 22 having a first region 26 that, in use, lies adjacent to the body of a wearer and a second region 28 that, in use, lies spaced from the body of a wearer, wherein the first region includes a plurality of laterally extending reinforcing members 30 to distribute the load imparted by an underwire on the casing body. Each reinforcing member preferably has a greater degree of rigidity than the adjacent casing body, and may be or include a plastics structure, which preferably is or includes a thermosoftening or thermosetting plastic, and is more preferably defined by a plurality of thermo-fused plastic yarns. At least one reinforcing member may be or include a more densely knitted or woven portion of the casing body, and may extend substantially perpendicularly to, or may be at an inclined angle relative to, the length of the casing body. Also disclosed is an underwire casing assembly (80, figure 7) comprising the underwire casing component of the invention and an underwire (10), a support garment comprising said underwire casing assembly, and a method of manufacturing an underwire casing component.
Patent GB-2482574-A (GB)
Title: A footrest adjusting mechanism for a baby stroller
Inventor: ZHONG ZHI-REN
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2011-04-26
Abstract: A footrest adjusting mechanism 10 suitable for a child carriage comprises a footrest 20 pivotably connected to a seat 14, a positioning block 22 connected to the seat 14, and an operating part 24 pivotally connected to the foot-rest and selectively operable to abut against the positioning block 22. Preferably the positioning block comprises several abutment grooves 30 each in an L-shape. Ideally, the operating part is spring biased 26 and has a pressing button 34, pressing the pressing button 34 disengaging the operating part from the groove, and allowing the footrest to pivot. The operating part and positioning block may work along the pawl and ratchet principal, allowing the footrest to be raised but requiring the pawl / operating member to be released before the footrest can be lowered. A stroller with this mechanism will allow a baby to have its outstretched legs supported, while the footrest angle can be changed to accommodate a larger child.
Patent GB-2482227-A (GB)
Title: Rotary agitator
Inventor: DANT RYAN T
IPC: A46B13/00
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: A rotary agitator 10 comprises a tubular body 12 with an exterior surface 14. A plurality of bristle tufts 16 extend outwardly from the exterior surface 14 about an arc of less than 360Â°, as viewed in cross section. A tuftless gap (18, fig. 2) on the exterior surface provides for enhanced bare floor cleaning. The tuftless gap (18), when viewed in cross section, extends through an arc of between about 20Â° and about 40Â°. In one embodiment two tuftless gaps (18) are provided at opposing positions on the cylindrical agitator body 12.
Patent GB-2494140-A (GB)
Title: Solar-powered gas turbine engine with direct heating
Inventor: JOHNSTON DAVID ANDREW
IPC: F03G6/06
Filed: 2011-08-27
Abstract: A solar powered gas turbine engine receives solar radiation 2 through windows 5 into heating zone 7. The turbine engine has a compressor 10 and turbine 9. The turbine 9 may receive further solar radiation 2 which heats parts of the turbine such as blades 8, to provide turbine re-heat. The radiation may be provided by a solar concentrator with a first concave mirror, a second convex mirror (1, 3, figure 1) and third mirrors or prisms (4, figure 2) to distribute the light to appropriate parts of the gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2486295-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable box for receiving accumulators
Inventor: CHANG PO-WEI
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: An adjustable box for receiving accumulators includes a box (1) for receiving an accumulator, a box cover (2) for covering the box (1), a rectangular frame (3) assembled between the box (1) and the box cover (2), and an imaginary line (6) defined surrounding the rectangular frame (3). The imaginary line (6) divides the rectangular frame (3) into a first connecting portion (30) and a second connecting portion (31). A first distance (32) is defined vertically from the imaginary line (6) to the top of the rectangular frame (3) and a second distance (33) is defined vertically from the imaginary line (6) to the bottom of the rectangular frame (3). The first distance (32) is larger than the second distance (33). The rectangular frame (3) is used to connect the box (1) and the box cover (2) for adjusting the height of the box such that the adjustable box can receive various accumulators with different sizes.
Patent GB-2494870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a weldable extruded element
Inventor: BRAYBROOK PETER
IPC: B23K33/00
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: A weldable extruded element 10 comprises a weldable metal body 18 having a post-weld profile adapted to flushly or substantially flushly abut another weldable metal body 18, a weld pool container 28 integrally formed as part of the weldable metal body 18, and a weld pool supply 30 integrally formed as part of the weldable metal body 18 and contiguous with the weld pool container 28. The weld pool supply 30 is a projecting adjunct to the post-weld profile of the weldable metal body 18. An exterior solar shading louvre 16 comprising at least two said weldable extruded elements 10 and a method of forming a flush or substantially flush welded join using such a weldable extruded element 10 are also provided.
Patent GB-2494878-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell separator plates
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2011-09-21
Abstract: The invention relates to separator plates for fuel cells, and in particular to separator plates having particular geometries for improved edge sealing properties. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include a fuel cell separator plate (308) having first and second opposing faces (304, 305), the separator plate having a series of corrugations (301) extending, and providing air flow paths (302), between first and second opposing edges of the plate, wherein crests of corrugations along the first face (304) proximate the first edge (303) of the plate are depressed to be coplanar with adjacent crests of corrugations along the second face such that a greater contact surface on the second face (305) is provided compared with the first face (304).Â  The depression provides an edge seal to the separator plate
Patent GB-2496146-A (GB)
Title: System for anal hygiene
Inventor: BOWERS THOMAS
IPC: A47K7/00
Filed: 2011-11-01
Abstract: Many people have sensitive skin and suffer from adverse reactions when not able to clean sufficiently after going to the lavatory. Many users require more than simply paper to achieve a satisfactory level of sterilisation/sanitation. In particular many users in many situations are hampered by a need to keep a variety of items about their persons in order to ensure cleanliness, particularly when travelling or away from home. Therefore, according to the present invention there is provided a system for providing anal hygiene comprising the provision and use of toilet tissue; the provision of sterilised water; and the addition of a detergent from a dispenser; wherein a combination of the water and detergent in defined quantities is dispersed onto the tissue for secondary wiping of the anus.
Patent GB-2496628-A (GB)
Title: Phototherapy device emitting light of three different colours
Inventor: GRUENEWALD PETER
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: A phototherapy device 10 comprises: a light source (2, figure 3) such as an array of LEDs 12 each rated at 15 mW, controllable to emit light at each of first, second and third wavelengths, sequentially; an energy source (3) such as a rechargeable lithium polymer battery; and a controller (4) adapted to output a light irradiation sequence of three or more sequential colours, preferably blue (or violet), green and red. At least one delay period is present during which no radiation is emitted. The device may be mounted on an armband 19 to be worn by a user. Also disclosed is a program for controlling a radiation emitter assembly and a method of treating a patient by light irradiation to manipulate their heart rate variability.
Patent GB-2497788-A (GB)
Title: A process for derivatisation of elemental carbon
Inventor: CRAWFORD LYNNE
IPC: C01B31/04
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A process for derivatisation of elemental carbon is disclosed which comprises exposing the carbon (such as graphite) to a reaction mixture containing a thiol and a free radical initiator (such as azobisisobutyronitrile, AIBN), and inducing decomposition of the initiator to free radicals so that moieties from the thiol become covalently attached to the carbon. The process can derivatize carbon with a redox active compound having a functional group which can be converted electrochemically between reduced and oxidized forms. The groups may be aromatic quinines, aromatic nitro compounds, ferrocene or ferrocene-containing compounds. Such derivatised carbon may be used in an electrode of an electrochemical sensor.
Patent GB-2499634-A (GB)
Title: Multidirectional lenticular lens array
Inventor: HILLNER MATTHIAS
IPC: G02F1/1677
Filed: 2012-02-23
Abstract: A lenticular touch-sensitive electronic paper display comprises an electronic paper display that uses encapsulated ink particles in pixels 516, which move in accordance with an electronic charge applied to the individual capsules, in combination with a lenticular lens that is mounted on top of the display unit. The lenticular lens 510 may be used to display multiple images simultaneously into different directions. In one embodiment it serves to reduce the viewing angle to one direction, e.g. perpendicular, thus providing privacy and security by preventing bystanders from obtaining information from e.g. and ATM. A preferred version of the lenticular lens uses lenses running both in vertical and horizontal direction, thus restricting the viewing angle in both directions. Preferably the lenticular lens uses grooves 512 at the rear aligned with dead pixels 514 to avoid the information being seen from sharp angles.
Patent GB-2488438-A (GB)
Title: Variable magnification telescope with reinforcing element for aperture in housing
Inventor: SCHNEIDER ANDREAS
IPC: G02B23/00
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: A telescope 10 comprises an actuating element (20) such as an adjusting ring, which is coupled to an optical element (18) such as a lens via a mechanical element (22). The mechanical element 18 is preferably a driver pin which passes through a cut-out aperture 14 in the telescope housing 12. A magnification of the telescope 10 is adjustable by means of the actuating and mechanical elements (18, 20). The telescope 10 also comprises a stabilization element 28, which is preferably ring shaped and at least partly covers the cutout 14. The stabilization element 28 is connected to the housing 12 in such a way that both compression and expansion of the cutout 14 are prevented; for example it may be connected to the housing 12 on either side of the cut-out via a tongue and groove arrangement. The stabilization element 28 may provide a positive locking connection, or a force locking connection, parallel to a longitudinal axis (16) of the telescope 10.
Patent GB-2497604-A (GB)
Title: Capability change signalling using RRC related signalling messages
Inventor: HAKOLA SAMI-JUKKA
IPC: H04W8/24
Filed: 2012-03-27
Abstract: In response to a change of radio capability of a user equipment (UE) during active mode connection of the UE, the UE transmits a radio resource control (RRC) related signalling message including information regarding a change of radio capability of the UE to a base station. The capability change signalling message may include information as to whether the change is temporary or periodical and the decision to use RRC related signalling for the message may be based upon whether the duration of the temporary change or a duration of one occasion of the periodical change exceeds a time threshold, in which case conventional capability change procedures could be used instead. The RRC related signalling message may comprise a RRC connection setup complete message or media access control (MAC) control element. May be used in relation to Device to Device (D2D) communication in LTE systems.
Patent GB-2498233-A (GB)
Title: A floor tool for a vacuum cleaning device
Inventor: GUDER CHRISTIAN
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A floor tool 2 for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprises a main body 4 , connected to a conduit 6 (outlet 30a) and having a supporting member 8 adopted to support a cleaning element and a suction nozzle 10, 12 adjacent an edge of the supporting member 8. The suction nozzle 10, 12 define a suction chamber that includes first and second fluid outlets 24, 26 in communication with the conduit. Also disclosed is an arrangement characterised by the inclusion of suction nozzle that includes a surface engaging skirt defined by the outer periphery of a suction chamber. The skirt has a substantially linearly edged first portion along its length 14, 16 and a second portion which opposes the first portion and has at least one opening along its length. The skirt may be flexible, comprising a plurality of bristles and filaments, as well as regularly spaced castellations. Suction chamber may also comprise a dividing wall, essentially providing two chambers. Other shown elements include neck portion 28b, rear of conduit 30, front of conduit 28, supper surface 22 and air manifold 20.
Patent GB-2490251-A (GB)
Title: Plant structure coating composition comprising wax
Inventor: JESSOP NICHOLAS HUGH HYLTON
IPC: A01C1/06
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: A coating composition for applying to plant structures, such as seeds, roots, tubers or bulbs, comprises one or more organic materials selected from wax materials having a melting point of at least 50Â°Centigrade, wherein the wax material is in the form of particles having a volume mean diameter of 10 micron or more. Preferably, the wax is selected from carnauba wax, beeswax, montan wax, chinese wax, shellac wax, spermaceti wax, candelilla wax, castor wax, ouricury wax and rice bran wax. The particles of the coating composition may be in a dry particulate form. A method of coating plant structures with the coating composition comprises heating of the organic material so as to form a liquid or gaseous phase, cooling the liquid or gaseous phase to below the melting point of the organic material thus forming a solid, machining the solid into particles of a pre-determined volume mean diameter and applying the particles to plant structures.
Patent GB-2488072-A (GB)
Title: Logical data object reuse in a virtual server
Inventor: SWINGLER JOSEPH
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2010-11-11
Abstract: A virtual tape system supporting at least one Write Once Read Many (WORM) logical tape and at least one read- write logical tape, comprises a processor configured to perform a first task and/or a second task. The first task initializes a new logical data object from a single pool of at least two logical data objects, with the new logical data object bound with a member of a media type group consisting of a WORM data object or a read- write data object. The second task reuses one of the logical data objects without manual ejection and reinsertion. The reuse may include the processor configured to cycle the logical data object through a scratch pool as a selected scratch logical data object and mount the selected scratch logical data object with a write from beginning of tape command to bind at least one data attribute to the WORM data object.
Patent GB-2503271-A (GB)
Title: Contention window adaptation taking into account the transmission requirements of a collaborative group of nodes and their allocated back-off values
Inventor: NEZOU PATRICE
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: A method for optimizing access to a wireless medium in a communication network using Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) with Collision Avoidance (CA). The network is accessible by nodes comprising a collaborative group that implement a back-off allocation scheme based on maintaining in each node a list of back-off values of the other nodes. A receiving node maintains a list of service interval values of nodes of the collaborative group, calculates 930 a transmission date (Ti) for each node of the collaborative group, compares 950, 960 a minimum service interval (minSI) with determined maximum (Tmax) and/or minimum (Tmin) transmission dates, adapts 980, 990 its contention window (CW) accordingly, e.g. to a minimum (CWmin) or maximum (CWmax) value, and selects a new back-off value in the range of the adapted contention window (CW).
Patent GB-2493603-A (GB)
Title: A Vibrator
Inventor: MOULSDALE TIMOTHY JOHN BLACKWELL
IPC: B65G27/16
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A vibrator 16 for attachment to the lower surface 14 of a tray 10 of a vibratory conveyor. The vibrator comprises two base elements 19, 22 which are coupled together with a (or four) resilient coupling(s) 24 (which may be elongate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of oscillation), and to a support structure 37. The two bases 19, 22 are coupled to a support structure to allow for vibration driven by a motor 25, which may be an electromagnet 26 with an associated armature 27, whereby the electromagnet 26 may be attached to the second base 22 and the armature 27 may be attached to the first base 19. The first base assembly may comprise an alterable weight 21. The mass of the first base assembly is greater than the mass of the second base assembly by an amount substantially equal to the mass of the item to be vibrated. The vibrator may have a natural frequency with the motor 25 (if present) being adapted to drive an oscillation at this frequency. The paths of vibration taken by the first and second base units are substantially parallel, as may be the motion taken by the centres of gravity 28, 29 of the bases.
Patent GB-2504308-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop with digital coarse tuning circuit
Inventor: MAYO RICHARD HAMMOND
IPC: H03L7/10
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: An acquisition circuit for a PLL is provided. The circuit comprises a controlled frequency oscillator 102 having a wide range coarse control and a narrow range fine control; a digital coarse tune circuit 110 including a sample and hold circuit 120, an up/down counter 130 and an inflection detector 140. The PLL circuit also contains an analogue phase comparator 150 and integrator 152 to provide fine tuning. The sample and hold circuit 120 provides two signals 132, 134 to the counter 130 to control counting and count direction. The inflection detector 140 detects when the up/down counter inflects. The fine tuning circuit is configured to be activated when inflection is detected.
Patent GB-2504545-A (GB)
Title: Protective unit for audio equipment, especially loudspeakers
Inventor: MACLENNAN STUART GORDON
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: A protective unit 1 for audio equipment, especially loudspeakers includes a fitted basal lip 2 for preventing and diverting the ingress of fluids within the fascia of audio equipment, as well as cylindrical vertex aperture 3 to accommodate speaker mount pole projections. The protective unit is three-dimensional and polygonal, and is to be mounted atop an individual piece of audio equipment so as to protect the audio equipment from damage due to individuals placing beverage containers and other items on top of the audio equipment.
Patent GB-2490471-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorber for portable devices
Inventor: MAY DEREK M
IPC: A45C13/00
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: A shock absorber assembly for protecting a portable electronic device includes a number of protective elements disposed about the periphery of the portable electronic device. The protective elements are coupled to one another by an adjustable tension cord received through a passage in each of the protective elements. The adjustable tension cord is engaged with a fastener that is configured to be positioned in a secured position in which the tension of the adjustable tension cord is not adjustable and an adjustable position in which the tension of the adjustable tension cord may be adjusted by the user by moving the fastener with respect to the adjustable tension cord. The protective assembly is configured to protect the device from shocks and to elevate the device above a support surface to protect it from contact with moisture on the support surface.