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Patent GB-2516699-A (GB)
Title: Airbag Device for a vehicle bonnet
Inventor: FARRINGTON ROY
IPC: B60R21/36
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: An airbag device 36 for installing in a vehicle bonnet (27, Figure 2), especially a front bonnet, comprises a housing 40 containing an airbag 42 and a deployable cover panel 44 coupled to housing 40 that separates from housing 40 when airbag 42 inflates. Cover panel 44 preferably includes an outer member 52 coupled to a carrier member 54, where carrier member 54 is coupled to housing 40. Outer and carrier members 52, 54 may each be polymeric, and a metallic strengthening member 56 may be coupled to carrier member 54. Cover panel 44 may be tethered to the housing using front tethers (90, Figure 5) and rear tethers (92, Figure 5) to limit displacement of cover 44 from housing 40; the tethers may be formed of flat webbing of nylon or polyester. Use of airbag device 36 may reduce injury to a pedestrian in an impact.
Patent GB-2518595-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for identify, treatment and weaning from internet and computer addiction
Inventor: GROSS DAVID
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2013-08-27
Abstract: Self controlled method and system for identifying and treatment of computer and Internet addiction. In one embodiment of the invention, the system analyzes user activity on the computer and while surfing the Internet, and presents results of his addictive level visually on user's interface. The user can decide whether he wants treatment and may involve third parties such as parents, a therapist, a support group or even a specific social website. The system can provide positive feedback and rewards, or restrict access to the internet if required.
Patent GB-2508719-A (GB)
Title: Retractable contact assembly
Inventor: PERKINSON ROBERT H
IPC: B64D15/12
Filed: 2013-10-21
Abstract: A retractable contact assembly includes an outer casing 110 with a first opening and a piston 140 located in and moveable axially within the opening. The piston has a second opening. An inelastic force generating device, such as a hydraulic device or a solenoid, is configured to control an axial movement of the piston and may act in opposition to a spring 145. Hydraulic fluid may be pushed down conduit 147 into chamber 146. A contact 122 is located in the second opening of the piston and is pushed outwards against a slip ring 105 by a further spring 130. The assembly may be used to supply de-icing current to a propeller and to save wear by retracting the contact when the current is not required.
Patent GB-2521469-A (GB)
Title: Evaporator Control
Inventor: OLUKOJU SAM
IPC: F25D11/02
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: An evaporator controller for a refrigeration system that uses two evaporator coils, a small one and a large one. The controller uses selection data to determine which mode the system operates in. In the first mode the smaller coil is in use, in the second mode the larger coil is in use, and in the third mode both coils are in use. There is also a user interface 102 that allows the user to interact with the system. There is also a mode determiner 130, a coil usage determiner 140 and a PID loop controller 160.
Patent GB-2518741-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer connections
Inventor: MIDE CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61M5/34
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: A fluid transfer device e.g. a syringe, comprising a fluid transfer tip 6, the fluid transfer tip 6 comprising a tapered friction fitting for a corresponding hub, a lever member 34 pivotally mounted to move relative to the fluid transfer tip 6 and a screw thread 46 mounted on the lever member 34 to enable a hub 10 to be connected to the tip 6 by a screw fit in addition to the friction fitting. Wherein the lever member 34 is resiliently biased 40 so that the screw thread 46 is positioned to form a screw fit with the hub 10 and wherein the hub 10 can be disconnected by pivoting the lever member 34 against the resilient bias 40 to release the screw fir with the hub 10 and to subsequently release the hub 10 from the friction fitting.
Patent GB-2513279-A (GB)
Title: Dual parallel lateral with internal air distribution pipe
Inventor: BALL CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: B01D29/66
Filed: 2013-02-06
Abstract: A dual parallel underdrain lateral for use in a filtration system having a filtration media includes a primary conduit extending along the underdrain lateral, which has a plurality of metering orifices for providing gas and liquid thereby; a secondary conduit, where the secondary conduit has a plurality of dispersion apertures in an upper side thereof to deliver the gas and liquid from the secondary conduit to the filtration media; and at least one gas conduit extending along the underdrain lateral, where the at least one gas conduit is connected to a gas source and is configured to provide the gas from the gas source directly to the primary conduit, or the secondary conduit, or any combination thereof.
Patent GB-2529620-A (GB)
Title: Patterning layer stacks for electronic devices
Inventor: NORVAL SHANE
IPC: H01L27/12
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: There is provided a method of patterning a stack of layers defining one or more electronic device elements, comprising: creating a first thickness profile or holes 16 in one or more upper layers of the stack of layers by laser ablation; and etching the stack of layers to translate the first thickness profile into a second thickness profile 18 at a lower level. The method can be used to define semiconductor channels of an array of thin film transistors (TFT). The use of an etch in addition to the laser ablation helps protect against damage of the transistor caused by the laser beam.
Patent GB-2532709-A (GB)
Title: Improved vehicle
Inventor: PHILIP GERALD BEVAN
IPC: B62J17/08
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A braked vehicle 10 comprising a cycle incorporating bodywork in the form of a canopy 11 which extends above the head of a rider of the cycle to provide protection to the rider from inclement weather; characterised by the feature that at least one of the opposite side regions 13,14 of the vehicle 10 incorporates a screen 18,19 which acts to shield the rider's side region(s) from the weather. The screen(s) 18,19 may be in the general form of a fan whos successive segments concertina when not in use. The vehicle 10 may include at least one automatically operated stabilising wheel.
Patent GB-2530998-A (GB)
Title: Ring circuit continuity tester
Inventor: JAMES STUART TAYLOR
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 2014-10-06
Abstract: Apparatus for testing continuity of a ring circuit of an electricity distribution system, for example a domestic ring main, connecting a source of electricity 302 to a plurality of accessories, being for example mains sockets. A switch 404 is opened causing a break in the ring and a detector 408 monitors the voltage at resulting ends, for example at connectors 402 and 304. A discontinuity or fault along the ring conductor results in these terminals no longer being connected and an indication, which may be the cut-off of an associated overcurrent protection device 130 or an indicator light or similar, signals lack of continuity. Preferably, the switched break is of short duration to prevent overheating of the ring circuit cable and may be operated at predetermined intervals. In some embodiments, the indicator or circuit-breaker relay latches open after a discontinuity is detected.
Patent GB-2531009-A (GB)
Title: Spray Drier Apparatus
Inventor: Lee Hoenderkamp
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: Spray-drying apparatus comprises: liquid feedstock supply 1, spray nozzle 4 for forming an aerosol of the liquid feedstock inside drying chamber 5; cyclone 8 connected to drying chamber 5; collection vessel 9 connected to cyclone 8; and an exit for exhaust gas. Drying chamber 5 and cyclone 8 are made from a plastic material selected from polytetrafluoraethylene, polyether ether ketone, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, fluorinated ethylene propylene, polycarbonate, polypropylene or polysulfone. The plastic material allows the apparatus to be easily cleaned to reduce cross contamination. The apparatus is particularly suitable for producing pharmaceutical products.
Patent GB-2532734-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for making geological predictions by processing geological parameter measurements
Inventor: LUKE CAMERON JOHNSON
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: A method of processing geological data is provided for input to a geostatistical modelling algorithm to predict a value for a parameter relating to a physical property of the Earth. An input data set corresponding to a measured geological parameter is processed to determine a characteristic function of the input data with respect to a geological measure. The input data is transformed 430 to reduce spatial bias with respect to the geological distance measure by applying an inverse function. A statistical weighting is calculated 450 for the transformation and the transformation and weighting are used to predict 460 a representative value of the physical property corresponding to the measured geological parameter. A data processing apparatus and computer program product are also provided. The geological measure may comprise a distance from an ancient shoreline, a vertical distance within a single depositional unit, a burial depth in Cartesian coordinate system a 2D map area, a 3D volume ot the earth and a true stratigraphic thickness.
Patent GB-2519010-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling device
Inventor: DEBENEDICTIS ALFREDO
IPC: A45D6/02
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: A hair styling device 10 comprises a body 12 defining a chamber 16 adapted to accommodate a length of hair 24. The chamber 16 has an opening 22 through which the length of hair may pass into the chamber 16 and a rotatable element 26 adapted to engage the length of hair and wind it around a protrusion (420, fig.6). A first hair-straightening panel 44 and a second hair-straightening panel 46 are provided, facing one another and defining a passage (50, fig.3) through which the length of hair passes as it leaves the chamber 16. The panels 44, 46 are movable relative to one another. Hair may be gathered in the chamber 16 and heated prior to straightening between the panels 44, 46. Heating elements may be provided in the chamber 16 and each of the panels 44, 46. The distance between the panels 44, 46 may be adjusted depending on the degree of straightening desired.
Patent GB-2526694-A (GB)
Title: Drive head for detachable connection of a drive with a rotor of a centrifuge, kit comprising the drive head, and centrifuge
Inventor: BALLHAUSE NORMAN
IPC: B04B9/08
Filed: 2015-05-12
Abstract: A drive head 1 for detachable connection of a drive with a rotor (5, fig 5) of a Centrifuge comprises a base body (2, fig 1), which is rotatable about an axis of rotation R and at least two coupling elements 3, 4, which are mounted on the base body (2, fig 1) so as to be able to swivel out to the outside about a respective swivel axis 30, 40. The swivel axes 30, 40 are tilted at an angle Î± with respect to the axis of rotation R, and the coupling elements 3, 4 have a resting surface 32, 42, at their swivelling end 31, 41, which extends perpendicularly to the axis of rotation R. The invention further relates to a kit comprising the drive head and a centrifuge comprising the drive head or the kit.
Patent GB-2529023-A (GB)
Title: Communication apparatus, control method and program
Inventor: MATSUSHITA TAKESHI
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2015-06-02
Abstract: A communication apparatus capable of performing near field communication (NFC) acquires communication information of a target apparatus through the near field communication. It determines whether or not the target apparatus is connected to an access point to which the communication apparatus is connected and when it is determined that the target apparatus is not connected to the access point to which the communication apparatus is connected it accepts the target apparatus as a target to which the communication apparatus is to be connected by using a peer-to-peer communication system. An embodiment describes setting up a peer-to-peer link between a mobile device and a wireless printer.
Patent GB-2539486-A (GB)
Title: Encoder, decoder and method employing palette compression
Inventor: OSSI KALEVO
IPC: H04N19/91
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: Encoding input data to generate corresponding encoded data wherein a palette indicated and/or included in the encoded data is used to define the symbols used in the encoded data to represent input data. Single or multi-channel palette data is compressed either: (i) in an interleaved format; (ii) in a planar format; and/or (iii) in a format that indicates different index values, for example as a 1-dimensional look-up-table (1D LUT), for the mutually different channels, together with availability information indicative of combinations of index values used in the palette. The compression may dynamically change depending on the data content or structure. In one embodiment, the palette is considered in an interleaved format as a string comprising the first entry of each channel, followed by the second entry of each channel and so on, and the string is encoded using variable length coding. In a second embodiment, each channel of palette data is encoded separately and the first channel may be coded using delta or difference coding. In the third embodiment, each channel is re-indexed to a separate 1D look-up table, all combinations or tuples of indexes from each channel are enumerated and availability data indicating which combinations are present in the original palette is encoded. Corresponding decoding claims are included.
Patent GB-2542435-A (GB)
Title: Foam aerofoil
Inventor: ANDREW CHARLES ELSON
IPC: B64C3/26
Filed: 2015-09-21
Abstract: An aerofoil 1 has at least one space frame 2 formed of a plurality of ribs 3 and spars 4. At least one pre-stressed cover 10 is supported by the space frame. The space frame has one or more structural members, the structural members including a structural foam material. The pre-stressed cover forms at least a part of an external aerodynamic surface of the aerofoil.
Patent GB-2537733-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline abrasive constructions
Inventor: ANTIONETTE CAN
IPC: C22C26/00
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polycrystalline abrasive construction comprises providing a plurality of particles of a superhard material, the particles coated with a first matrix precursor material, providing a plurality of second matrix precursor particles having an average size less than 2 micron, the second matrix precursor particles including a liquid phase sintering agent, mixing together the plurality of particles of superhard material with particles of the second matrix precursor material and consolidating and sintering the particles of superhard material and the particles of matrix precursor material at a pressure between 2.5 GPa and 8 GPa and a temperature between 600°C and 1800°C. Also claimed is a polycrystalline abrasive construction comprising particles of a superhard material dispersed in a matrix material comprising a material derived from a liquid phase sintering aid and chemical barrier particles having an average particle size of less than 100nm dispersed in the matrix. Greater than 50% of the chemical barrier particles are located substantially at boundaries between superhard particles and the matrix. Also claimed is a polycrystalline abrasive construction comprising particles of a superhard material dispersed in a matrix material comprising a material derived from a liquid phase sintering aid and greater than 95% of particles in the matrix have a particle size by area of less than 100nm.
Patent GB-2549501-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication system
Inventor: KUNLE ADEBAYO OMILANA
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: A telecommunication system (10) comprises a server (18) that allows data input from a user (12), such as a freephone domestic access telephone number, international telephone number, or IP address. A first (21) and second (22) audio data stream are provided to the server. The server includes an output (26) to connect the user (12) to a requested second party (14). The server (18) is arranged to receive the data input from the user (12), to supply the first audio data stream to the user (12) for a first time period, and also to check if the user is registered to use the system. Then, if the user (12) is registered, connecting the user (12) via the output (26) to the requested second party (14) for a second time period, and after that second time period supplying the second audio data stream to the user (12). If the user (12) is not registered to use the system (10), notifying the user (27) how to register. The first audio data stream may be one or more advertisements, and the advertisers effectively pay the cost of the telephone calls.
Patent GB-2539822-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a flexible membrane and mold therefor, membrane and variable focus lens
Inventor: JOSHUA SILVER
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 2015-01-16
Abstract: A method of making a flexible membrane (10) for a variable focus lens (20), the method comprising: shaping a first side (14) of the membrane using a process with non-optical quality. Also a method of making a mold (70, 71) for molding a membrane for a variable focus lens, the method comprising: forming one surface of the mold to have optical quality; shaping the opposite surface of the mold using a process with non-optical quality. Such membranes may be used in variable focus fluid-filled lenses with the refractive index of the fluid matched to that of the membrane and with the fluid in contact with the non-optical quality surface of the membrane so that the non- optical quality of the membrane does not adversely affect the optical quality of the lens. The use of non-optical quality processes allows reductions in cost to manufacture as well as time to prototype and manufacture new lenses and allows greater flexibility in producing different shape lenses efficiently in terms of time and cost.
Patent GB-2556059-A (GB)
Title: Electric supercharger with bearing retention
Inventor: MATTHEW PEACEY
IPC: F02B39/10
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: An electric supercharger has a bearing 16b for receiving and supporting a drive shaft 11a of the supercharger. A biasing element 25 is constrained between an outer race of the bearing 16b and a reacting surface, to bias the outer race in an axial direction away from the reacting surface. A friction-increasing element 30 is located at a contact interface between the biasing element 25 and the bearing 16b, to inhibit slip at the contact interface. By inhibiting slip of the bearing, undesired wear can be reduced.
Patent GB-2545996-A (GB)
Title: Child-carrying unit height adjustment apparatus
Inventor: NICHOLA HARGREAVES
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2016-12-01
Abstract: A child support apparatus 10 has a frame 12 and a child-carrying unit height adjustment apparatus operable to connect a child-carrying unit to the frame, said apparatus being a buggy, stroller, perambulator or the like. The height adjustment apparatus has first and second connecting devices 46 and the frame is provided with respective first mountings 52 for said connecting devices. The first and second connecting devices are configured to releasably engage with the first mountings in a first orientation that defines a first height-setting condition (figure 3) and a second orientation that defines a second height-setting condition. The first height-setting condition provides a first spacing between the frame and a child-carrying unit connected with the first and second connecting devices and the second height-setting condition provides a second spacing between the frame and the child-carrying unit. The second spacing is greater than the first spacing. The first and second connecting devices may have first and second ends (76, 78 figure 7) which when reversibly inserted into the first mountings extend therefrom at different lengths.
Patent GB-2541831-A (GB)
Title: Electrically driven cooling system for vehicular applications
Inventor: Mahesh Madurai-Kumar
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: There is disclosed an electrically driven cooling system for cooling non-engine components of a vehicle. The electrically driven cooling system includes a closed loop coolant flowpath including an electrically driven coolant pump and a radiator connected to the closed loop coolant flowpath, and one or more components connected in parallel and/or in series in the closed loop coolant flow path that receives the coolant. An electrically driven radiator fan is also operable to cool the coolant in the radiator. The electrically driven cooling system is flow isolated from any mechanically driven cooling system that provides coolant to the engine for vehicles that include an engine.
Patent GB-2559986-A (GB)
Title: Container for air gun pellets
Inventor: Hayden Hart
IPC: F42B39/26
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A container for air gun pellets comprising: plurality of open-topped compartments 15a-d; packing sheet 5 arranged over compartments; means to hold packing sheet in place; where sheet can occupy empty compartment. Preferably, sheet is divided into regions by folding lines 57a,b to aid folding and is formed of foam material. Preferably, narrowed or weakened folding lines are aligned with compartment divisions 17a to permit sheet folding over itself. Preferably, sheet is retained by slidingly received sleeve 7 or lid. Preferably, container is circular tray with central hub and radial side walls and comprises dummy region to prevent dispensing of pellets (see fig. 5A). Preferably, lid is rotatable relative to tray to align openings of compartments. Preferably, locking mechanism releasably holds lid using friction fit or inter-engaging projections. Alternatively, container is rectangular with side and end walls and lower dividing walls parallel to end walls to provide portion of undivided space.
Patent GB-2560524-A (GB)
Title: An auto-injector
Inventor: GOKUL ARJUNAN NAIR
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2017-03-13
Abstract: An auto-injector 1 comprising a housing 3 with a syringe 151 slidably received therein, the syringe 151 having a barrel 135 with a piston 157 movable therein and a needle 155 extending therefrom. The piston 157 is further releasably secured to one end of a plunger 111 which is slidably secured within a body 71 in the housing 3 and is operable through a bias provided by a motive source, such as a spring 141. In use, the plunger 111 moves under the bias from a loaded condition to a discharged condition to move the syringe 151 so that the needle 155 extends from a tip at an injection end 7 of the housing 3 and to slide the piston 157 within the barrel 135 to expel the contents of the syringe 151. The plunger 111 is held in the loaded condition against the bias by a detent 91 extending from the body 71 and which is released by operation of an actuator 171 when pressure is applied to the tip 15.
Patent GB-2546715-A (GB)
Title: Accommodating intraocular lens systems and intrascuolar lens focusers
Inventor: TIMOTHY PAINE
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2015-11-09
Abstract: An intraocular lens focuser (114) to be implanted in a human eye includes a resiliently deformable force applicator (140) to apply a focussing force to an accommodating intraocular lens and an attaching portion configured to enable attachment of the lens focuser in the eye. The force applicator is configured such that, in use, when a ciliary muscle of the eye is relaxed to place the accommodating intraocular lens in a distance vision condition, the force applicator is in a deformed condition and when the ciliary muscle contracts to place the accommodating intraocular lens in a near vision condition the force applicator resiles towards a relaxed non-deformed condition to at least assist in placing the accommodating intraocular lens in the near vision condition. The attaching portion has a plurality of members configured to permit attachment of the force applicator to at least one of i) an exterior of a capsular sac of the eye ii) zonules of the eye and iii) the ciliary muscle with the force applicator disposed exteriorly of the capsular sac.