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Patent GB-2470827-A (GB)
Title: Stacked solar cells with voltage booster
Inventor: TOMITA TAKASHI
IPC: H02S40/34
Filed: 2010-05-28
Abstract: A photovoltaic power generation system includes multiple solar cell modules each having a different band gap and step-up voltage transformers (boosters) that receive outputs from load resistors 3. The load resistors 3 are controlled to maximize outputs of the respective solar cell modules according to maximum power point tracking. An output voltage of each step-up voltage transformer (booster) is controlled to be a predetermined output voltage (or output current), and the step-up voltage transformers (boosters) are connected in parallel (or in series) to obtain predetermined voltage. The boosters and load resistors 3 may be controlled through a common data communication.
Patent GB-2491332-A (GB)
Title: An ultra low frequency navigation system
Inventor: REGINALD TREVOR AJAN
IPC: G01S1/20
Filed: 2010-07-15
Abstract: A navigation system for a pedestrian, the system comprising a plurality of transmitters 12a, 12b, 12c each having a location, and each of which is operable to transmit an identification signal being unique to the transmitter concerned, and having a frequency and phase combination unique to the transmitter concerned, the frequency being less than 300kHz, i.e. within a LF, VLF or ULF band; a mobile receiver 18 operable to receive the respective identification signals from the transmitters, and to determine a relative position of the receiver with respect to the plurality of transmitters; and a guidance unit associated with the receiver, and operable to receive relative position information from the receiver, and to output direction information derived from such relative position information in combination with stored mapping information. This type of system could be used by pedestrians that are blind or visually impaired over a range of environments.
Patent GB-2481463-A (GB)
Title: Information display system for a pallet
Inventor: FRIPP THOMAS GEORGE
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 2010-07-16
Abstract: A display system for a pallet for displaying information or advertisements about goods on the pallet, e.g. in a retail environment, comprises at least one display panel 11 and a number of pallet engaging members 15 which are designed to releasably engage at least one aperture of the pallet structure. The display panel is adapted to project at an angle relative to the pallet structure, such that in use it is inclined to the vertical. The display system may include a bracing panel 13 to which the pallet engaging members 15 and display panel 11 are connected. The display may comprise two display panels 11, 41 hingedly connected to one another. The display may be formed from a foldable unitary blank (Fig. 4a). The display is designed to extend over a side of the pallet structure.
Patent GB-2474744-A (GB)
Title: Painting mask for fence and post
Inventor: SALTER STEPHEN
IPC: B05B12/16
Filed: 2010-09-16
Abstract: A fence post protector 18 comprising at least one channel shaped member for mounting to a fence post 12 to cover exposed faces of the post. Side walls 32 of the channel flex for contact with side faces of the post to allow for different post widths. The side walls may be clamped to opposing side faces of the fence post or they may be attached to faces of the post using an adhesive tape or hook and loop type fastener. The protector 18 may comprise several overlapping members (24, 26, 28, Fig. 2) to telescopically extend it. The members may comprise a recyclable material such as cardboard. Also claimed are an overspray protector 22 and a gravel board protector 20, each comprising a sheet or film of flexible material attachable to a fence post protector or to a mounting member. Also claimed is a kit incorporating the above apparatus.
Patent GB-2484461-A (GB)
Title: Fuel containing urban sewage sludge
Inventor: SZCZENDZINA GEORG
IPC: C10L5/46
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel system and to a process for the production of such a fuel system by using urban sewage sludge. Environment protective energetic use of urban sewage sludge and the reduction of fossil carbon dioxide are the important goals. The fuel system shows a content of fossil carbon which is clearly reduced compared to that of fossil fuels while the fuel-technological properties are the same. Thus the emission of the carbon dioxide based on fossil carbon is notably reduced during the use of the fuel system according to the invention. In one embodiment of the invention, the fuel system is provided consisting of different fossil regular fuels (e.g. brown coal, black coal or anthracite) and urban sewage sludge as biogenic carbon donor, with biomasses serving as a biogenic carbon donor.
Patent GB-2476714-A (GB)
Title: Computing a Collision-Free Velocity for an Agent in a Crowd Simulation Environment
Inventor: KIM CHANGKYU
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: A method of computing a collision-free velocity 117, 217 for an agent 110 in a crowd simulation environment 100 comprises identifying a quadratic optimization problem that corresponds to the collision-free velocity, and finding an exact solution for the quadratic optimization problem by using a geometric approach. The geometric approach is based on the reciprocal velocity object (RVO) approach wherein obstacle cones are formed for an agent in velocity space and a velocity that maximizes the time to collision with these cones is computed. This application identifies a plurality of obstacle cones that represent velocities that will cause collisions with other agents and then calculates a series of points in velocity space outside of these cones. The point having the minimum distance from the original velocity is then selected as the collision free velocity for the agent. If a solution cannot be found initially then the agent least likely to affect the agent in question is removed from the calculations and the process repeated.
Patent GB-2488324-A (GB)
Title: A trolley convertible between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation
Inventor: CHADWICK CLAIRE MARIE
IPC: B62B1/00
Filed: 2011-02-22
Abstract: A trolley comprises a frame 4 able to support one or more crates / boxes 2, the trolley frame being selectively movable to a horizontal orientation (shown) and a vertical orientation. Ideally, the boxes are provided with a cover 3. The trolley may possess legs 6 which can be folded / collapsed, and which preferably have castor wheels 7. A handle 1 is preferably provided. The legs and the handle are preferably extendable. The storage crate 2 of the trolley ideally is divided into several compartments, which may be designed as a cool box with thermometer to store frozen produce. A button / lever may be provided on the handle to unlock the hand cart before converting it from the lying / flat attitude to the upright / standing position. The trolley is operational in both positions, and can be used for shopping at the supermarket, carrying hair dressing implements, or a work top or table.
Patent GB-2484383-A (GB)
Title: A jackscrew bearing
Inventor: SCHUMACHER MICHAEL
IPC: B23P19/06
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: The jackscrew bearing 1 for bearing a jackscrew 7 includes a drive shaft 2 and a driven shaft 3. A first actuating unit 8 is provided in order to rotate the jackscrew bearing around its bearing point (9, Figure 2). A second actuating unit 11 is provided in order to tilt the driven shaft 3. The second actuating unit may tilt the driven shaft by up to 360 degrees. The first actuating unit may include bevel gear wheels. The bearing may be used in manual and automated systems for the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2488899-A (GB)
Title: An alert signal comprising a modulated magnetic field
Inventor: MARKHAM ANDREW
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2012-03-07
Abstract: A communication system is disclosed for a generating an alert signal in the event of an emergency scenario. The system includes a mobile device which generates a magnetic field that is modulated to provide an alert signal, and a detection device for use by a rescuer. The invention may be used to provide communication with a person trapped underground or under an avalanche, and advantageously may be used to locate such a person. The mobile device may receive a triggering signal from the detection device, which prompts it to emit or strengthen the alert signal. The transmitting device may have three orthogonal transmitting coils. Paragraphs 64 to 66 of the description are relevant to the invention claimed.
Patent GB-2488906-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent delivery and acquistion of digital assets
Inventor: CHANG CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-03-08
Abstract: A system for delivery and acquisition of digital assets (e.g., media, music, video, e-books etc) from online stores to electronic devices; when a digital asset is acquired form an online store via an electronic device associated with a user, the digital asset can be arranged for delivery to a number of other of electronic devices also associated with the user. It will be appreciated that the digital asset can be delivered and acquired without requiring explicit user input or instruction in accordance with another aspect. Other aspects of the techniques and systems include customization of configuration and user interfaces that are provided to facilitate acquisition of digital assets in a more efficient manner.
Patent GB-2491257-A (GB)
Title: Sound wave based sensor
Inventor: GERLACH ANDRE
IPC: G01S7/52
Filed: 2012-05-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a sound wave based sensor, comprising an electromechanical film (7) for transmitting and receiving sound waves, an earth electrode (5) being provided on a surface of the electromechanical film (7) and at least one sensor electrode (3) being provided on the surface that is opposite the earth electrode (5). The at least one sensor electrode (3) comprises a plurality of electrode regions (13; 17; 25, fig 2), each of which can be electrically contacted via at least one web (15).
Patent GB-2508794-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop controlled quickshifter/throttle blipper device having sensor for gear selector position
Inventor: TANSLEY JAMES ROYSTON
IPC: F02D29/02
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a digital linear potentiometer controlled closed loop quickshifter/throttle blipper device. The device comprises a spherical bearing for a gearlever attachment 1.1, a spherical bearing for a mounting bracket attachment 1.2, a linear potentiometer outer housing 1.3, a linear potentiometer shift rod 1.4, an electronic power and ground connection to a linear potentiometer 1.5, a waterproof cable connector 1.6. The device is designed for sequentially geared racing and road vehicles for both on and off road use. The position of the gear lever is detected and used to feed information to a closed loop control unit which controls the speed of an internal combustion engine during gear shift to ensure engine speed matching when changing up or down gear.
Patent GB-2495378-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic sensor comprising a piezoelectric element for use in high temperature environments
Inventor: DIERCKX MARC
IPC: H01L41/23
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ultrasonic sensor for use in a high temperature environment, e.g. a nuclear reactor, the method comprises providing a piezoelectric element, providing a metal alloy encasing, providing at least one layer of gold on the surfaces of the piezoelectric element and the alloy casing, bonding the piezoelectric element and the metal alloy encasing using gold diffusion bonding, wherein the bonding comprises providing acoustic energy to at least one gold layer during diffusion bonding. The metal alloy encasing may comprise stainless steel and at least one gold layer may be formed of a gold foil. The encasing may also have a layer of electroplated nickel on the surface which is to be gold diffusion bonded. Also disclosed is the device produced from this method. Further disclosed is a bonding system for performing the above method, the system comprising a first holder, a second holder, a contacting system and an acoustic energy source. The ultrasonic sensor is to be used in nuclear reactors wherein it is submerged in liquid metal coolant, the sensor is therefore required to be high temperature resistant, liquid metal compatible and radiation hard.
Patent GB-2509770-A (GB)
Title: Block of carrier bags
Inventor: KAZMI SHAMEEM
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A thin film made having a closed base, closed sides and an open mouth opposite to the base comprised in a container or pouch known as a package. The thin film having handles 1 that extends away from the mouth 12 comprising the thin film body in the shape of a carrier bag. The individual thin film of carrier bags is blocked together and is positioned into the container or pouch, known as the package. Each thin film made up as a carrier bag is removed from the container or pouch, known as the package. A tab 8 may be provided at the base 5 of the bag and may be perforated 14. A container 18 can be made from rigid plastic, cardboard and may include an opening 24 that permits the carrier bag to be pulled from the fold 16. The container may include two sections 10 that fold over the preformed block of bags to keep them held in position. A pouch (17, fig 16) may be provided that has an opening 25 to permit carrier bags to be pulled from the fold 16.
Patent GB-2511126-A (GB)
Title: Fluid manifolds
Inventor: JAMES GARY
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a manifold 1 comprising a housing 2, 3 with an inlet pipe 6, and an outlet pipe 7 between which is disposed in fluid communication a pair of concentric tubes 10, 11, one connected at a first end to the inlet pipe and the other connected at a first end to the outlet pipe. The second ends of the concentric tubes are connected together to permit fluid to flow from the inlet pipe to the outlet pipe. The manifold also comprises a valve means (12 figure 3) to selectively shut off or reduce the flow of fluid from the inlet pipe to the outlet pipe.
Patent GB-2500530-A (GB)
Title: Fully Automatic Coupler for Excavator Arm
Inventor: MILLER GARY
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2013-06-21
Abstract: A coupler comprising a latching mechanism for latching against an attachment pin of the accessory, and a blocking bar 158 for selectively resisting movements of the latching mechanism, wherein the blocking bar has an integrated spring or piston, or both, the integrated spring or piston being mounted within a chamber within the blocking bar. The hydraulic cylinder (162, fig 11) is mounted within the chamber (160, fig 11) along an axis substantially parallel to, but spaced from, the longitudinal axis of the blocking bar 158. The cylinder may have a free end (164, fig 11) also lying on that axis of the cylinder 162. The free end of the hydraulic cylinder can bear against a fixed element and cause the blocking bar to be lifted from its blocking position (Fig 9) to its non-blocking position (Figs 13 &14). The hydraulic cylinder 162 can therefore raise the blocking bar from a blocking position into a non-blocking position.
Patent GB-2519081-A (GB)
Title: Electronic devices including organic materials
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN BERND
IPC: H01L51/05
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: One or more series of multi-layer organic electronic devices, for example transistor arrays or sensor devices 5 are formed on a supporting substrate 6, and the devices are subsequently separated. One or more of the organic layers, for example a semiconductor channel layer 9, a gate dielectric layer 10 or insulator layer 14, 18 is deposited as a respective continuous layer extending from one end of the one or more series of devices to an opposite end, as opposed to using a masking method and leaving areas of the substrate free of organic material at peripheral areas of the device arrays. The device may comprise three or more conductor layers 8, 12, 16, 20 and compression of a peripheral region of the organic layers deposited as continuous layers can create conductive connections between parts of an upper conducting gate/source contact layer in the peripheral region and parts of an intermediate gate/source electrode layer inwards of the peripheral region via gate extension parts of a lower conductor layer 8 extending between the two.
Patent GB-2520092-A (GB)
Title: Surface Cleaning apparatus
Inventor: POUGHER SIMON MATTHEW
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprising a source of suction 18a, 18b, a chamber 20 for receiving dirt having an inlet and an outlet, a cable storage device 26 for storing electrical cable 28 for providing power to the source of suction 18a, 18b and a fluid flow path 30 for providing fluid communication between the outlet of the chamber 20 and the source of suction 18a, 18b wherein at least a portion of the fluid flow path 30 extends through the cable storage device 26. The source of suction 18a, 18b, the chamber 20 for receiving dirt and the cable storage device 26 are preferably positioned in a generally side by side configuration. The fluid flow path 30 preferably extends through the centre of the cable storage device 26 with the cable storage device 26 rotating about the fluid flow path 30. The apparatus can include a valve (66, fig 6a), such as a pressure relief valve, for permitting fluid to flow from a cable storage device space 60 to the source of suction 18a, 18b to prevent the source of suction 18a, 18b overheating.
Patent GB-2515169-A (GB)
Title: Reactor
Inventor: COMBES GARY BEVAN
IPC: B01J8/06
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: A radial flow reactor 10 comprises: a cylindrical shell with first 14 and second 16 ends, one or more process fluid inlets 18 at the first end for receiving a process fluid, one or more process fluid outlets 36 at or adjacent the second end for discharging a reacted process fluid, and a catalyst containment means 22 within said shell that defines a peripheral void 30 and a central void 32, baffle means 26 to direct the flow of a process fluid entering through a process fluid inlet to the peripheral void then radially inwards to the central void and then to a process fluid outlet, wherein said central void contains a heat exchange unit 42 comprising a plurality of heat exchange tubes 44 or heat exchange plates connected to a tube sheet 46 that forms a header space 40 within the second end. The catalyst containment means may hold a particulate catalyst 20 and may be an annular bed within the reactor, the central void may be a cylindrical space. The catalyst bed may have a thickness of 0.1 0.4D where D is the internal diameter of the reactor. A method of use for the reactor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2518740-A (GB)
Title: Flip top closure for container
Inventor: ANTAL KEITH E SR
IPC: B65D41/50
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: A closure (10, fig 1) is provided having a body (16, fig 1) dimensionally formed for closing an opening within a container 12. A closing flap 22 is pivotally positioned on the closure body and is moveable between an opened position, wherein the flap is pivoted upward, and a closed position, wherein the flap is pivoted to overlap a recess 20 in the top surface 18 of the body containing a frangible area 24. A flexible dome 26 is formed on the flap 22. A contact member 40 projects from flap 22, opposite dome 26. The contact member 40 is positioned adjacent the frangible area 24 when flap 22 is in the closed position. A downward force to dome 26 causes a flexing toward the frangible area 24 and at least a partial tearing of the area. The closure (10, fig 1) and flap 22 may be integrally formed and may be connected via a living hinge.
Patent GB-2532187-A (GB)
Title: Female urinal apparatus
Inventor: FUAD KHAN
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: A disposable female urinal apparatus 1 comprising a funnel shaped body 2 formed from a moulded fibre material, the body including a wider receiving mouth 4 at one end narrowing along the length of the body to an outlet 6 at the opposing end, where the mouth is formed by a sealing rim 8 where the body of the funnel is curved back on itself. Preferably the mouth is substantially tear-drop shaped and the exposed edge of the rim points away from the user when in use. Preferably the rim is curved to better fit the shape of the pubic area. Preferably the device is made of a thermoformed or post-pressed fibre material. Preferably the body curves upwardly along its length towards the outlet end. The device allows a woman to urinate whilst standing.
Patent GB-2531533-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for moulding battery components
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER S BARGE
IPC: H01M50/541
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for moulding battery components, including a mould block 100, 200, having a plurality of mould cavities 110, 210; a molten metal feed trough 120, 220 adjacent to the mould block and extending in a generally longitudinal direction along the mould block; and a plurality of weirs 133, 233 between the feed trough and each of the cavities. The feed trough includes at least one volume adjustment mechanism 160, 162, 260, 262, which is operable to alter the volume of the feed trough. The volume adjustment mechanism might be a slideable element within the trough (fig. 4 270), and may have a locking member (fig. 4 276) engaging crenellations (fig. 4 266). The invention also relates to a method of moulding battery components, wherein a volume adjustment mechanism is used to alter the volume of a feed trough so that molten metal is delivered into a plurality of weir cavities simultaneously.
Patent GB-2518790-A (GB)
Title: A method of measuring integrity of wireless signalling systems
Inventor: ALEXANDER PETER
IPC: H04W40/24
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: A Method of measuring system integrity and robustness to link failure for use with a wireless signalling system is described. The measuring system can calculate the number of unique communication routs available for message transfer between an initiating device and a target device wherein unique routes are non converging and defined by message source and signal strength data derived from a plurality of system devices.
Patent GB-2528562-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft turboprop engine comprising two coaxial propellers
Inventor: LOUET ANTHONY PASCAL ELOI
IPC: F02K3/02
Filed: 2015-05-28
Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft turboprop engine comprising two unducted propellers. coaxial about a rotation axis LL, respectively upstream 12 and downstream 14, each propeller comprising an annular row of blades, the blades of the downstream propeller 14' each having a truncated head and each comprising a leading edge 20 and a trailing edge 27, the radially external ends A2, B1 of which are distant from each other and are connected by a terminal edge 21', characterised in that the terminal edge 21 of each blade of the downstream propeller 14 is clipped or cropped such that at at least two points, tangents in a meridian plane having different slopes, the upstream end A of the terminal edge defining a maximum radial dimension R2 of the blade and its downstream end B1 defining a minimum radial dimension R3 of said terminal edge, wherein the downstream propeller fits within the vortex cone of the upstream propeller.
Patent GB-2533673-A (GB)
Title: An airbag
Inventor: PAUL MARK MARABLE
IPC: B60R21/237
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: An airbag assembly 2 for a vehicle is provided. The airbag assembly comprises an airbag 8 and an inflator (6 see figure 1) to inflate the airbag when deployed. The airbag comprises one or more tethers 18. The one or more tethers are coupled to an outer wall of the airbag at a first end 18a of the tethers; the tethers are configured to form one or more pleats 20 in the outer wall of the airbag when the airbag is fully inflated. The one or more tethers are coupled to the outer wall at a location such that the one or more pleats at least partially unfold during an impact between an occupant of the vehicle and the airbag and reduce a tension in a portion of the outer wall of the airbag when inflated and during an initial period of an impact between an occupant of the vehicle and the airbag.