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Patent GB-2474730-A (GB)
Title: Orienting and stacking gloves
Inventor: STOLLERY JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65B25/20
Filed: 2010-04-13
Abstract: There are two conveyers 2 and 4. The second conveyer reverses the orientation of a glove supplied by the first conveyer. A glove stacker 30 selectively transfers a glove from either conveyer to a packing station 60. The conveyers may be belts. The orientation of the glove is reversed, preferably by it starting on a downwardly facing part of the conveyer and moving to an upwardly facing part of the conveyer. The glove stacker and/or the conveyers can engage the gloves glove using electrostatic charge and/or suction. The lifting portion of the glove stacker is preferably a downwardly facing plate 42. There may be sensors 20 over the first conveyer to detect the gloves' orientation and influence the operation of the stacker and conveyers. Means for folding the gloves as they are stacked are also described.
Patent GB-2480241-A (GB)
Title: Method to operate an electrically driven oil piston cooling jets valve
Inventor: ARGOLINI ROBERTO
IPC: F01M1/08
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: A method to operate an electrically driven oil piston cooling jets (OPCJ) valve 20 of an internal combustion engine 1, comprises the steps of cyclically performing a control procedure able to generate an opening request for the OPCJ valve, of opening or keeping opened the OPCJ valve when the control procedure generates an opening request, and of closing or keeping closed the OPCJ valve when the control procedure does not generate an opening request. The control procedure comprises the steps of determining a value (ET) of a control parameter related to an engine torque, and of generating an opening request for the OPCJ valve if the control parameter value exceeds a threshold value (ETt). The control parameter may be a brake mean effective pressure. Preferably, the control procedure comprises the further steps of counting a duration (C1) of a closure period and generating an opening request for the OPCJ valve if the closure period duration exceeds a threshold duration (C1t). Advantageously, the control procedure comprises the further steps of determining a value (ETM) of an engine metal temperature and generating an opening request for the OPCJ valve if the engine metal temperature value exceeds a threshold value (ETMt).
Patent GB-2468262-A (GB)
Title: System and methods for adaptive blade control surface adjustment
Inventor: HOUSER PETER B
IPC: B64C27/00
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: A system and methods for reducing vibration in a rotatable member are provided. The system includes a blade tracking sensor (62), a rotatable member comprising an adjustable aspect and a control computer (64). The control computer is configured to determine an axial position of each blade (40), determine a first blade that is displaced by a greatest distance along the axis in a first direction, modify an aspect of the first blade to facilitate reducing a vibration in the rotary blade system, determine if the vibration level in the rotary blade system is reduced, and select another rotatable member to modify such that a vibration in the rotary blade system is facilitated being further reduced.
Patent GB-2472698-A (GB)
Title: Enabling tethering of a peripheral to a host by indicating to the host whether the peripheral is connected to a network which supports tethering
Inventor: YEPEZ ROBERTO GABRIEL
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2010-08-13
Abstract: When a peripheral device 502 is connected to a host device 501, the peripheral detects whether it is connected to a network 505 and whether the network supports tethering. The host device requests the peripheral's current configuration and the peripheral indicates to the host that it supports tethering if it is connected to a network which supports tethering. The host may then configure the peripheral and may activate a tethered network connection 509 via the peripheral. If the peripheral then detects that it is no longer connected to the network, it may signal this to the host. The tethered interface may then be deactivated. The host and the device may communicate via Bluetooth or Universal Serial Bus 510. The peripheral may communicate with the network using a 3G or EDGE interface.
Patent GB-2483703-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Display Screen With Wireless Receiver and Battery
Inventor: CHILDS JAMES
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2010-09-17
Abstract: A mobile public display device 10 comprises a wheeled base 11 defining a housing and a screen unit 12, e.g. LCD, LED or plasma display panel, preferably mounted above the housing and being of sufficient size, preferably at least 40 inches, to enable the content to be viewed by passing public. A receiver (112, Fig. 13) is provided for wirelessly receiving signals from an external transmitter, the signals including data representing the content to be displayed. A battery is located in the housing to provide power which may be charged by an integral battery charger. A transmitter may be provided for relaying data to the external transmitter or even to other display devices outside the external transmitter's signal range. A data port, e.g. USB port or memory card reader, may receive additional content to be displayed. The base may be provided with an immobilizing device to deter theft and a GPS transmitter to track its location if stolen. The temperature of the display is preferably controlled by means of a fan which is activated if the temperature rises too high.
Patent GB-2471978-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for recovering hydrocarbon fluids from a subterranean reservoir
Inventor: SHOWALTER BRETT M
IPC: C09K8/512
Filed: 2009-04-20
Abstract: This invention is directed to a composition comprising encapsulated expandable polymeric microparticles including expandable base microparticles encapsulated in a shell of at least one layer of a labile or degradable encapsulation material. The encapsulated microparticles have an unexpanded volume average particle size diameter of from about 0.05 to about 5,000 microns. The invention is further directed to the use of the composition for modifying the permeability of subterranean formations and increasing the mobilization and/or recovery rate of hydrocarbon fluids present in the formations.
Patent GB-2486179-A (GB)
Title: Motorised vehicle control using acceleration measurements
Inventor: LEWIS JASON DAVID
IPC: B60L15/10
Filed: 2010-12-03
Abstract: A controller for controlling a front wheel drive motorised vehicle 1 having left 3 and right 4 drive wheels comprises: a user control device 6 supplying control signals indicating at least a demanded forward speed for the motorised vehicle 1; at least one acceleration sensor 8 mounted on the motorised vehicle 1, the sensor providing first and second acceleration measurements with respect to a first axis and a second axis, the motorised vehicle 1 being configured to be driven in a plane defined by the first and second axes; the controller calculating a forward speed reduction factor in dependence on the acceleration measurements and applying the forward speed reduction factor to the demanded forward speed to produce an applied forward speed; and a motor control unit configured to control the speed of the left drive wheel and the speed of the right drive wheel in dependence on the applied forward speed. The controller may be used to avoid spin out of a wheelchair caused when it is traveling too fast.
Patent GB-2480347-A (GB)
Title: Coating surfaces with nanoparticles by dipping
Inventor: PASZEWSKI MACIEJ
IPC: B01J23/42
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: The material is immersed in a solution containing nanoparticles covered with a charged organic or polymer layer and salt. The solution contains exclusively particles with same-sign charges. The specifically mentioned coated surfaces are glass, indium tin oxide (ITO), silicon and gallium arsenide. The specifically mentioned nanoparticles are gold (Au), silver (Ag), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), cadmium chalcogenide (cadmium sulphide CdS, cadmium selenide CdSe, cadmium telluride CdTe), indium phosphide (InP), lead sulphide (PbS), indium arsenide (InAs) and zinc oxide (ZnO), and core shell particles with an outer layer of CdSe, zinc sulphide (ZnS) or zinc selenide (ZnSe). The immersion process may be repeated.
Patent GB-2493027-A (GB)
Title: A secure bag
Inventor: SELVI SEDAT
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: A bag 1 comprises a closure arrangement 101, 102 for providing access to the bag body 10, and first and second shoulder strap anchor points 20, 30 which are spaced apart proximate to the outer perimeter of the bag body 10. The location of the first and second shoulder strap anchor points 20, 30 enable the bag 1 to be worn on the hip towards the front of the wearerâ  s body. The first strap anchor point 20 is positioned towards an upper position of the bag body 10 and forward of the closure arrangement 101, 102. This positioning means that the main opening section of the bag 1 is protected from thieves, as the zip pullers/closers are hidden from view and the bag cannot be freely accessed. Also, having one fixing point at the top and front 20, and one at the rear and side 30, means that the bag 1 counterbalances when loaded and fits snugly around the hips.
Patent GB-2482769-A (GB)
Title: Macro user equipment initiated evolved inter-cell interference coordination mechanism through private femtocells
Inventor: ZHU CHENXI
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2011-07-28
Abstract: In one embodiment, a wireless base station, receives a random access preamble from a wireless device that is not authorized to utilize the wireless base station; completes a random access procedure with the wireless device; receives an interference stress message from the wireless device, the interference stress message indicating that the wireless device suffers interference from the wireless base station; and reduces interference for the wireless device. In particular the invention addresses the problem of a wireless base station such as a femtocell base station causing interference to a macro wireless device not authorized to use the wireless base station by enabling the wireless device to initiate an evolved inter-cell interference coordination (eICIC) mechanism through the wireless base station.
Patent GB-2493343-A (GB)
Title: water Recycling Device
Inventor: ASHRAF ANDREW
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: device 120 which may be fitted to a tap. The water recycling system comprises a tap outlet 110, 112 and a water supply 116 arranged to supply water to the tap outlet. The system further comprises a water recycling tank 122 and a water recycling device 120 arranged upstream of the tap outlet. The water recycling device is operable to divert the water supply from the tap outlet to the water recycling tank. A temperature monitor 118 is arranged to monitor the temperature of the water supplied by the water supply and the water recycling device is arranged to be activated in dependence on the temperature detected by the temperature monitor.
Patent GB-2481777-A (GB)
Title: System and method for effecting communications among devices in different domains employing different operating protocols
Inventor: ZUVER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2010-03-16
Abstract: A system and method for effecting communications among a plurality of devices situated in a plurality of domains employing differing operating protocols; the system including: (a) at least one topology agent situated in a source domain of the domains and configured for effecting operation of the system among the domains; (b) at least one negotiator agent situated between the source domain and a respective other domain and configured for selective coupling with a respective topology agent; the at least one negotiator agent implementing quality of service parameters provided by the respective topology agent to convey communications from the source domain to the other domain; and (c) a plurality of proxy agents; at least one proxy agent being situated in each respective other domain and configured for implementing quality of service policies received from the respective negotiator agent to effect the communications within the respective other domain.
Patent GB-2502809-A (GB)
Title: Letter plate constructions
Inventor: CARPENTER STUART
IPC: A47G29/122
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: A letter flap assembly comprises a frame 6B and a flap 8B. The flap may be connected to a pair of end caps 9B, with the end caps each being connected to the frame by inter-engagable formations. The flap is preferably biased in the closed position by one or more elastomeric torsion rods or the like members 11B, 12B. The torsion rods may have non-uniform cross sections and may be fabricated from acetal homopolymer resin. The flap and end caps may be adapted so as to be connectable to one another without the use of fasteners and capable of being repeatedly assembled and disassembled
Patent GB-2504748-A (GB)
Title: Power supply with timer
Inventor: GREEN STUART
IPC: A01G7/04
Filed: 2012-08-09
Abstract: A power supply apparatus 4, which can be a lighting ballast for use with plant grow lighting, comprises a control means for supplying power to an output terminal and operable in an ON state in which power is supplied at a first level and an OFF state in which power is supplied at second, lower, level. The apparatus also comprises an in-built timing means configured in use to cycle the control means between the ON and OFF states for different predetermined ON/OFF timing periods dependent on which one of a plurality of user-selectable modes is selected.
Patent GB-2498036-A (GB)
Title: Orthotic device having releasably attached panel extensions and method for using the same
Inventor: BANNISTER ED
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: The orthotic device 10 comprises a body brace 12 that is configured to be wrapped around the torso of a user, a primary body panel 14 that is positioned on a rear portion of the body brace 12, and secondary body panels 16 configured to be releasably attached to the side of the primary body panel 14 (eg by hook-and-loop fastener) for providing an adjustable level of support to a portion of the users    body. The secondary body panel is removably attached to the primary body panel, and the user may wear the orthotic device with the secondary body panels removed, so as to receive less support while gaining greater comfort and flexibility. The secondary body panels may be attached to provide additional support. The primary body panel comprises four apertures (33, fig. 10) to attach the primary body panel to the rear portion of the body brace.
Patent GB-2497860-A (GB)
Title: Thermal window with cover and electromagnetic-radiation transmitter
Inventor: HOLLIDAY ANTONY JAMES
IPC: G01J5/00
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A thermal window 10 comprises a window frame 18 for receiving a thermally transparent window member 22, and at least one transmitter 44 configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation with a frequency from 3Hz to 300GHz, preferably from 433 to 435 MHz. The thermal window also has a cover 14 for protecting the thermally transparent window member 22, wherein the cover 14 may be mounted to the window frame by a spring loaded hinge (16, 27, 35). A method of monitoring the thermal behavior of at least one electronic component through the thermal window 10 comprises operating a locking mechanism to release the cover 14, allowing the cover to move from a closed position in which it protects the window to an open position and scanning the transmitter. The electromagnetic radiation may be a Wi-Fi (RTM) signal. The thermal window may also comprise a transponder 40, such as a RFID device, to transmit electromagnetic radiation with a frequency from 13-14MHz. The transmitter 44 and transponder 40 may be encased in the cover 14.
Patent GB-2499880-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle rollback control apparatus and method
Inventor: REYNOLDS TIM
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2013-01-09
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle 100 having a powertrain comprising a prime mover/engine/electric motor 100 and a driveline having an automatic transmission 124 and clutch 124K. The control system selectively controls the clutch 124K to assume a first state in which the transmission 124 is connected to the engine 100 and a second state in which when the vehicle 100 is held stationary by brake means 111B-115B the transmission 124 is disconnected or decoupled from the engine 100, thereby reducing a torque loading on the engine 100. The control system being operable upon release of the brake control means, e.g. brake pedal 16, to verify that a first portion of the transmission 124 is rotating at a speed exceeding a prescribed threshold and to command the clutch 123K to assume the first state before permitting release of the brake means 111B-115B. Reference is also made to a vehicle having the control system and to a method of controlling a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2495442-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling water level using bladed rotors
Inventor: HOPPER HANS PAUL
IPC: E02B7/40
Filed: 2010-12-30
Abstract: A system for controlling water level upstream of the system comprises a rotor assembly 110, preferably a pair or meshing rotor assemblies 110 each comprising a vertical axis rotor having radially extending vertical blades 124. The rotor assemblies 110 are disposed in a conduit 6, eg in through barrage, which has opposing surfaces, eg seal assemblies 112, which are contacted by the radially outer edge regions of the blades such that there is at least one position of each rotor assembly in which a blade is in contact with each of the opposing surfaces. Means are provided for controlling the speed of rotation of the rotor(s), eg by generating energy.
Patent GB-2495261-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensitive device
Inventor: HARRIS NEIL
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2011-07-25
Abstract: A method of generating a set of filters for a touch sensitive device comprising a touch-sensitive member and a plurality of transducers mounted to the member. The method comprises: determining an initial estimate of a filter to be applied to a respective signal associated with each transducer; defining a model of the system whereby the relationship of vibration of the member to the respective signals can be calculated, the model having a plurality of parameters, calculating the vibration of the member as an output of the model of the system; calculating the output of the model by comparing the output of the model with a measured value; determining changed parameter values of the parameters of the model; recalculating the error value for the output of the model by comparing the output of the model with the changed parameter values with the measured value; comparing the recalculated error value with the reference error value; if the compared recalculated error value is less than the reference error value, setting the recalculated error value as the reference error value, setting the changed parameter values as the model parameters, and repeating the above steps, or, if the compared recalculated error value is greater than the reference error value, outputting the model parameters; generating a set of new filters each using respective output model parameters.
Patent GB-2508038-A (GB)
Title: Structural beam
Inventor: EVANS TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B64C3/18
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: A beam comprising a first support element 1 being operative to resist applied longitudinal compressive or tensioning force and a second support element 2, free to move longitudinally with respect to the first support element. The first support element is located within the second support element and may inter-engage laterally via discrete ribs 4 positioned along the length of the second support element so as to resist lateral bending forces. The ribs may be made of a composite material or a metal such as aluminium or titanium adhesively bonded to the second support element. Preferably the second support member is an aerofoil profile and may be used as a wind turbine blade or as an aircraft wing.
Patent GB-2510841-A (GB)
Title: A method for manufacturing an elongated composite material object, such as a wind turbine blade spar
Inventor: BECH ANTON
IPC: B29C53/56
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an elongated composite material object, such as a part for a wind turbine blade, for example a wind turbine blade spar, having the following steps: providing a first strip including a resin; providing a second strip including a fibrous material, but not including any resin; providing an elongated tool, such as a mandrel; winding the first and second strips around the tool simultaneously, and finally; allowing at least a part of the resin provided by the first strip, to impregnate the fibrous material of the second strip, thus forming the elongated composite material object. The first strip may also have fibrous material in addition to the resin, and the quantity of resin may be sufficient to fully impregnate the fibrous material in both the first and second strips. The step of winding may involve providing each strip 11, 21 on a separate roll 1, 2 rotatably mounted on a carrier 4 and rotating the carrier around the tool 3 in direction A while sliding it along in direction B.
Patent GB-2511558-A (GB)
Title: Locking device to securely attach a motorcycle lift (Paddock Stand) to a motorcycle
Inventor: DYCHE ALAN KEITH
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A locking device to connect a motorcycle lift (paddock stand) to a bobbin on a motorcycle swinging arm (rear suspension arm) comprises a U bolt that attaches around all sides of the bobbin so that it is located lateral to the motorcycle but can still rotate.
Patent GB-2512064-A (GB)
Title: Tether System for a Safety Line
Inventor: SHORT RICHARD
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A tether line system, such as for retrieving a retracted safety line 4 on a self retracting lifeline of a fall arrest or protection system mounted to a structure at height, has a tether line 7 attached to the safety line 4 by a karabiner 6. At spaced locations, the tether line 7 is secured through apertures 13 onto plastic stay clips 12 which have channels or slots 14 allowing their sliding movement along an elongate guide track 9, which may be a rigid track or a tensioned webbing, ribbon, cable or rope anchored by brackets 10,11 to the top and bottom of a ladder. As a user pulls down the tether line to retrieve the safety line, successive stay clips 12 collect adjacent each other at the foot of the guide track and provide tether line management by enabling controlled gathering of loops 15 of the tether line without tangling.
Patent GB-2508465-A (GB)
Title: Optical Fibre Management box
Inventor: SCOPES MARK EDWARD
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A fibre tray assembly comprising a tray radially attached to a central spine having a longitudinal axis in an arrangement enabling the tray to pivot in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the spine.
Patent GB-2518226-A (GB)
Title: Lifting apparatus and Associated Methods
Inventor: MCKIE ARCHIBALD FRANCES J
IPC: E01B27/02
Filed: 2013-09-16
Abstract: A rail-mounted lifting or hoisting apparatus 10 for assisting in or use in the installation, maintenance, or removal of equipment or materials 20 at a site 12 at or on or adjacent a railway 14. The apparatus is configured to ensure at least a minimum upper separation 16, such as a safe minimum clearance, between the apparatus, equipment and/or materials and an upper restriction 18, such as an overhead line, bridge, tunnel or overhang or the like. The rail-mounted lifting apparatus may comprise either a winch, pulley, lever, or crane with an attaching means (such as a hook or stone magnet) for lifting the equipment or materials.. A second embodiment discloses as lifting or hoisting device comprising a first ground-engaging means 31 and a second ground-engaging means 42 and a transfer means 34 for transferring equipment or materials. The transfer means may comprise a gantry 44.