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Patent GB-2481083-A (GB)
Title: Customisable keypad for a Mobile Communication Device
Inventor: SUNDERLAND THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: A mobile communication device comprising a handset (10) having a transmitter (86); a control circuit (88) for controlling mobile communications via the transmitter, the control circuit including a processor (92); and a customisable keypad arrangement 14 including at least one key (16, 18, 20) for initiating mobile communications, the keypad arrangement comprising a board 62 having on one surface an array of metallic switch nodes 64 respectively capable of being rendered active or inactive according to an output of the processor, the processor being programmable or programmed in dependence upon a desired keypad layout to render active a selected one or ones amongst the metallic switch nodes, and a keypad assembly 40 mounted on the board and provided with at least one switch element 50 situated to overlie the said selected metallic switch node(s) and operable by said at least one key for initiating mobile communications.
Patent GB-2486713-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for treating urinary system disorders
Inventor: KE TSE-HAO
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2010-12-23
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating urinary system disorders comprising (i) a carbon material as defined therein and (ii) a water-containing carrier, wherein the said composition has a carbon content of more than 60% by weight (wt%) and wherein the carbon material has a diameter from 2 nm to 2 mm. Furthermore, the carbon material falls within a range of 0.1 mg/ml to 500 mg/ml per unit dose. The composition may also comprise a metal particle such as silver, platinum, palladium, gold, zinc or copper. The composition is capable of reducing symptoms of cystitis by contacting the carbon material with the bladder or related tissues in the body.
Patent GB-2487380-A (GB)
Title: Roller mechanism for a roller shade
Inventor: SHI CHIN-CHANG
IPC: E06B9/42
Filed: 2011-01-19
Abstract: A roller shade assembly includes a first end bracket 11, a second end bracket 21, a winding mechanism 10, a follower 20, a roller 31, and a shading member 30. The winding mechanism includes a rotation member 12 rotatably mounted on the first end bracket, a mounting member 14 rotatable with the rotation member, and a stop plate 15 located between the roller and the rotation member to separate the roller and the shading member from the rotation member. Thus the shading member is limited by the stop plate and will not touch the rotation member, preventing the shading member being tangled with or twisted by the rotation member. The winding mechanism may be a ball chain 13. The second end bracket 21 may have a V shaped positioning slot 212 into which a support shaft with a tapered catch block 231 which abuts a tapered outer face of the positioning slot 212 so as the catch block does project outward from the positioning slot.
Patent GB-2474818-A (GB)
Title: Ship propulsion device and ship with same
Inventor: KIMURA KOHYU
IPC: B63H1/20
Filed: 2010-01-19
Abstract: Provided is a ship propulsion device which comprises a screw propeller using a fin-equipped propeller boss cap, the ship propulsion device having better workability and less weight than a ship propulsion device using a propeller boss cap provided with fins having a prior art shape. Also provided is a ship provided with the ship propulsion device. The shape of the rear half of fins (6) is formed in such a manner that, with the diameter (Def) of the front end of a propeller boss cap (5) defined as the reference diameter (Ds), the shape is contained within a truncated cone formed between the bases thereof which are a circle (C3) centered on the rotation center of the propeller and having a diameter (D3) which is defined at the center position (Xm) between the front end (6f) and the rear end (6a) of the root of each fin (6) and is set to be 2.0 times the reference diameter (Ds), and a circle (C4) centered on the rotation center of the propeller and having a diameter (D4) which is defined at the rearmost position (Xe) of the fin (6) and is set to be 1.5 times the reference diameter (Ds).
Patent GB-2479848-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring pore pressure beyond the casing
Inventor: FRUMIN LEONID
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2010-02-19
Abstract: Acoustic waves from a controllable downhole acoustic source in a cased borehole are focused into a region of an earth formation. A hydrophone is used to monitor acoustic signals for onset of cavitation. The estimated pressure from the source in the focus region provides an estimate of formation pore pressure.
Patent GB-2495476-A (GB)
Title: Hairbrush with hollow bristles
Inventor: GWILT PAUL JOHN
IPC: A46B11/02
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A hairbrush, suitable for personal or salon use, has bristles which are hollow to allow liquid to flow out of them onto the hair of the user. The brush may also have a replaceable container of hair treatment control product which is fitted into the handle of the brush. The product is delivered to the hair by means of a manual pumping system, controlled by a depressible button in the brush handle. The brush may also have a cover which protects and seals the bristles during transit.
Patent GB-2484792-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with axle supported suspension under rear seat
Inventor: MILDNER UDO
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: A motor vehicle includes an underbody (11-20 see figs 2 & 3) and shock absorbers 27, each of which extends between an upper point of action 26 on the underbody (11-20) and a lower point of action on the rear axle for a rear wheel 9, where a control arm 37 is provided. The upper point of action 25 of one of the shock absorbers is located vertically below the back seat 4 which is foldable. A storage compartment 34 is provided above a rear strut dome 25, below a load surface (34 see figs 6 & 7) and between two side members 11. A four-way joint (35 see fig 3) allows the seats 4 to be lowered in a space saving manner when not in use. The invention is aimed at alleviating or overcoming space restrictions for back seats in the vicinity of rear wheels.
Patent GB-2486971-A (GB)
Title: A floor mounted door actuator unit for swing door
Inventor: CONDIE GORDON MATTHEW
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A floor mounted door actuator unit 1 for a swing door 24, comprising: a chassis 7 supported by a floor; a drive spindle 9 rotatably mounted on the chassis, the spindle 9 engaging and supporting a door 24 for rotation of the door about the spindleâ  s 9 axis of rotation; an electric motor 16a; a controller 16b for the motor; a first pulley 20 coaxially arranged with and engaged with the spindle; a second pulley 17 connected to the motor; at least one drive belt 18, 19 for connecting the motor 16a to the first pulley 20 so that operation of the motor 16a causes the first pulley to rotate the spindle 9; and a torsion spring 21. Operation of the motor 16a drives door 24 connected to spindle 9 from a first position to a second position against the action of the spring 21 and the spring 21 can return the door 24 to the first position if the motor controller 16b should fail. The torsion spring may be a spiral or helical spring wound around a pulley axis. The unit may have a learning mode, learning from temporary physical stop positions and subsequently allowing movement between the learnt positions.
Patent GB-2497970-A (GB)
Title: Power semiconductor switching device controller
Inventor: SHELTON EDWARD
IPC: H03K17/082
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a controller for driving a switching device into a selected one of a plurality of states, including a fully-off state, a saturated-on state, and at least one intermediate state. The controller senses the voltage across the device and the current through it, and uses negative feedback to provide a drive signal to the device with a response dependent on one or more adjustable parameters. The parameters are responsive to state command data, to control the switching device into a selected state S1-S6, in particular by controlling an effective resistance of the device. Preferred intermediate states include an active low current state and an active low voltage state. The controller may find application in the control of IGBTs or other switching devices in bridge circuits in high voltage / high current applications where there may be multiple switching devices in each arm of the bridge. In a preferred embodiment, each switching device may be brought into a defined, intermediate state. This state may then be verified by measurements of device voltage and current before proceeding to the next state. In this way, multiple switches may be controlled to move in synchronism, facilitating the balancing of currents and voltages between devices.
Patent GB-2489323-A (GB)
Title: A heat transfer device for hybrid photovoltaic heat energy system
Inventor: BOYLE RICHARD
IPC: F24S10/95
Filed: 2012-03-21
Abstract: The heat transfer device includes degassed distilled water as a working fluid in a reduced pressure channel 16 having an upper channel 16a along which water vapour travels and a return channel 16b along which condensate returns. Heat is transferred along the pipe to a primary heat exchanger 7 (figure 4) for heating water for a domestic supply. A secondary heat exchanger 8 is selectively used to prevent the water in the primary heat exchanger exceeding a maximum desired safe temperature of 65oC, for example. Excess heat is dissipated externally to air. The heat transfer device can operate on a horizontal or inclined roof surface. The heat transfer device provides a photovoltaic array with isothermal cooling and additionally provides a hot water supply.
Patent GB-2490010-A (GB)
Title: Cementitious binder containing pozzolanic material
Inventor: RAZ ALON
IPC: C04B18/06
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: A cementitious composition is disclosed which includes: a binder containing (a) 60-94%, by weight, of at least one pozzolanic material (such as ground granulated blast furnace slag and/or fly ash); (b) at least 0.5% calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA), by weight; (c) 1.2-11% by weight, expressed as SO3, of at least one inorganic sulfate selected from the group of sulfates consisting of calcium sulfate hemihydrate, anhydrous calcium sulfate, calcium sulfate dihydrate, sodium sulfate, and sodium calcium sulfate; and (d) a total sulfate content of at least 3%, by weight, expressed as SO3, the cementitious composition including, at most, 3% natural lime, the cementitious composition including, at most, 10% alumina cement, the contents of the composition being calculated on a dry, aggregateless basis.
Patent GB-2489793-A (GB)
Title: Rodent enclosure for laboratory testing
Inventor: DIXON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A rodent enclosure dimensioned in length, width and height so as to allow a rodent to run freely along the length of the enclosure, but not turn around without standing on its hind legs. The enclosure has a floor 55 with bars 54 extending transversely to allow access for a force sensor's probe from below. The enclosure is elevated in use using legs 50 from a supporting surface 66. The enclosure can be dimensioned for rats or mice. The transparency of the enclosure may be altered. A force measurement device for use with the rodent enclosure to measure the tactile response of a rodent comprising a measurement probe connected to a device body and a computer program for controlling such are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2486145-A (GB)
Title: Bag with handle
Inventor: KOHANZAD LAYLA
IPC: B65D33/24
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: A bag (1) having a handle (7) for carrying the bag which becomes readily accessible when the bag is closed by folding-over (12) parts (13) of the bag. The bag may be a single-handle bag having a single such handle. The handle may be an inverted handle and may be externally fixed to the sac (2) of the bag. The sac of the bag may provide a fold-over closure allowing the handle to be presented or exposed for use (e.g. upstanding, readily accessible) and the contents of the bag secured by the fold-over crease (11) on the top of the closed sac of the bag.
Patent GB-2491930-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlled removal of a semiconductor device layer from a base substrate
Inventor: CHENG CHENG-WEI
IPC: H01L21/762
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: A method of removing a semiconductor device layer from a base substrate comprising providing a crack propagation layer 12 on an upper surface of a base substrate 10; a semiconductor device layer 14 including at least one semiconductor device is formed on the crack propagation layer 12; etching the end portions of the crack propagation layer 12 to initiate a crack in the crack propagation layer 12; the etched crack propagation layer 15 is then cleaved to provide a cleaved crack propagation layer portion to a surface of the semiconductor device layer 14 and another cleaved crack propagation layer portion to the upper surface of the base substrate 10; the cleaved crack propagation layer portion is removed from the surface of the semiconductor device layer 14 and the another cleaved crack propagation layer portion is removed from the upper surface of the base substrate 10. Prior to etching the crack propagation layer 12, a stressor 16 may be applied to the device layer; the stressor 16 may further be bonded to a polymer support 18. The present method allows for cleaving of a semiconductor device layer 14 from a substrate 10 at a controlled location.
Patent GB-2490792-A (GB)
Title: Transporting ions in a mass spectrometer maintained at sub-atmospheric pressure
Inventor: MUNTEAN FELICIAN
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting ions through a mass spectrometer from an ion source 104 to a mass analyser, analyte ions being extracted from the ion source 104 in such a manner that the number of extracted analyte ions is maximised. The ions are then transmitted through an ion guide Q0 to the mass analyser. The ion guide is filled with an interaction gas and its operating parameters are adjusted so that, as the ions pass through the ion guide, the analyte ion energy distribution width is narrowed and the analyte ions are collimated within the ion guide to improve the resolution and sensitivity of the mass analyser. The ion source 104 is preferably an electron ionisation (EI) or chemical ionisation (CI) ion source.
Patent GB-2487881-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for in situ solar flat panel diagnostics
Inventor: GUHA SUPRATIK
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2010-10-18
Abstract: Techniques for analyzing performance of solar panels and/or cells are provided. In one aspect, a method for analyzing an infrared thermal image taken using an infrared camera is provided. The method includes the following steps. The infrared thermal image is converted to temperature data. Individual elements are isolated in the infrared thermal image. The temperature data for each isolated element is tabulated. A performance status of each isolated element is determined based on the tabulated temperature data. The individual elements can include solar panels and/or solar cells. In another aspect, an infrared diagnostic system is provided. The infrared diagnostic system includes an infrared camera which can be remotely positioned relative to one or more elements to be imaged; and a computer configured to receive thermal images from the infrared camera, via a communication link, and analyze the thermal images.
Patent GB-2502371-A (GB)
Title: A device for assessing the hydration level of humans
Inventor: ROXBURGH CRAIG
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: The invention comprises a device that indicates levels of bodily hydration in real time by determining whether one or more chemical constituents of human sweat has reached a predetermined level. Hydration levels may be indicated by chemical or electronic means. The device may utilise colourimetric means. The device may determine changes in electrical conductivity of sweat. Other suggested markers which may be detected comprise calcium, zinc, bicarbonate (HCO3), pH chloride, sodium, lactic acid, urea and any suitable physical property such as specific gravity (SG), conductivity, molarity, molality, colour, refractive index, viscosity. Ion-selectivity may be employed to put the invention into effect. The figure of the abstract shows an embodiment wherein changes in electrical conductivity of sweat are determined.
Patent GB-2491714-A (GB)
Title: Lining Segment
Inventor: HOGG IAIN
IPC: E21D5/012
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: A pre-cast lining segment particularly, but not exclusively, for use in segmental shaft construction. The lining segment 66 comprises a first surface 68, a second surface 70, and a number of side surfaces 72 there in between, a circumferential gasket groove 74 around the side surfaces and intermediate the first and second surfaces and at least a first bolting hole 76 extending from an entry hole in the first surface to an exit hole in a side surface, and at least a second bolting hole 77 extending from an entry hole in the second surface to an exit hole in the side surface. At least one of the bolting holes may pass through the plane of the bolting hole.
Patent GB-2489146-A (GB)
Title: A wall tie for preferably securing a door frame to a wall
Inventor: SIBLEY NICK
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A wall tie 26 comprises a wall-engaging portion 27 and a locking portion 28. The wall-engaging portion 27 is fixable to a wall such that the locking portion 28 projects from the wall. The locking portion 28 has formed therein one or more recesses 31, 32 that are inclined relative to the locking portion 28. This permits selectively friction-locking engagement of the or each recess with a channel formed in a further member. The wall engaging portion may be in the form of a laminar, rectangular tongue, and may be designed to key into the mortar between courses of bricks. The recess or neck 31 32 may be in the form of a groove that extends at an angle relative to the major surfaces of the tongue and be slightly wider than the thickness of the walls of the channel into which it locks. It is preferably for securing a door frame to a wall.
Patent GB-2504665-A (GB)
Title: Artificial eyes and manufacture thereof
Inventor: FRIPP THOMAS GEORGE
IPC: A61F2/14
Filed: 2012-07-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an artificial eye for fitting as a whole or partial replacement of a patient's original eye comprises providing an image of an iris on a substrate 100 comprising at least a frontal region of an artificial eye, providing a support on the substrate 108, positioning the substrate and support in a mould, and encapsulating the substrate within a mould material 136. Preferably, the support is a pin, the head of which 110 may be positioned on a frontal side of the substrate to form the pupil; a hole and recess may be provided in the substrate for positioning the support. The end of the support may be snapped off once the substrate is encapsulated. A digital image of an iris may be acquired and transferred to the substrate either by 3D printing or a transfer material such as a dye sublimation film. A pre-moulded artificial eye and artificial eye are also provided.
Patent GB-2504962-A (GB)
Title: Closed port for single incision laparoscopic surgery
Inventor: CAHILL RONAN
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2012-08-14
Abstract: A port for minimal access surgery, such as endoscopic or laparoscopic surgery, via an incision in a patient is described together with methods of use of such a port. The port 2 comprises a substantially cylindrical sleeve 8 formed of a flexible membrane material and has a first, open end and a second, closed end 10, a first resilient ring arrangement 4 at the open end, and a second resilient ring arrangement 6 around said sleeve 8 and located between the first resilient ring arrangement 4 and the closed end 10, thus functioning as both a wound retractor/port and a seal for the contamination-resistant introduction of surgical instruments. In use, the sleeve is inverted (passing the second ring through the first ring, see figure 2a) and then inserted in an incision in the normal way, rolling material around the outer ring to contact around the incision (figure 2b).
Patent GB-2505241-A (GB)
Title: Tubular storage unit
Inventor: SCOTT DOUGLAS
IPC: A47F1/08
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a storage unit for storing reusable shopping bags, or other similar items, comprising: an elongate hollow tube 1 having a proximal opening 8 providing an entrance and a distal opening 7 providing an exit; at least one mounting 3 for attachment of said tube to a surface; and a plunger 9 for pushing items stored in the tube towards the exit. The tube preferably comprises an elbow 2 proximate to the distal opening to minimise items dropping or falling out of the tube. The plunger is removable and may be stored on said mountings, or may be a plate displaceable within the tube. Also disclosed is a tapered tube, wherein the taper narrows towards the distal opening and a removable or displaceable lid hingedly attached to the distal opening.
Patent GB-2505461-A (GB)
Title: Mowing apparatus having pivotable wing portions
Inventor: BROWNING CHARLES
IPC: A01D34/66
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A mowing apparatus includes a body portion comprising rotary drive means and a wing portion pivotable about a main axis relative to the body portion between a lowered cutting position and a raised position, the wing portion comprising rotary cutting means arranged to cut the grass or other plant matter, the drive means and the cutting means being coupled by coupling means so that the drive means is decoupled from the cutting means when the wing is in the raised position. The coupling means may comprise a cam 23a and cam follower 25a. The coupling means may further include first 17a and second 21a pulleys, a belt 22a and a belt tensioner 26a which is displaced by the cam.
Patent GB-2494774-A (GB)
Title: Dichromatic photodiode
Inventor: YUAN PING
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2012-09-13
Abstract: A dichromatic or multiband photodiode which detects photons at two wavelengths is disclosed. A wide bandgap junction 204 comprises a lattice matched junction operable to detect a first light spectrum or wavelength. A narrow bandgap junction 206 is coupled to the wide bandgap junction, and comprises a photodiode structure. The narrow bandgap junction is operable to detect a second light spectrum or wavelength. The lattice matched junction may comprise of a P-I-N type indium phosphide (InP) homojunction APD (avalanche photodiode) 230. The wide bandgap junction may further comprise of a doped indium gallium arsenide, InGaAs layer 208.
Patent GB-2495005-A (GB)
Title: End closure for a valley trough in a roof.
Inventor: ALLEN RON
IPC: E04D1/36
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: The end closure 40 is suitable for use with a valley trough 20 with a raised central portion. The end closure is made from a waterproof material and comprises a base portion and a shaped portion constructed to closely match the profile of the raised central portion, the base portion being flexible. The end closure may be made from a continuous sheet of 3mm thick polyurethane material. The closure may have the strength to maintain the shape on its own or incorporate a glass reinforced plastic former. Also claimed is a method of constructing a roof having a valley trough comprising the steps of installing the valley trough to the roof; fitting the end closure to the valley trough by placing it underneath the valley trough and cutting or deforming the base portion of the closure to match the shape of the underlying roof portion adjacent to the end cover or cap.