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Patent GB-2477086-A (GB)
Title: Distal radius fixation system
Inventor: KUMAR DEEPAK
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2010-01-20
Abstract: The distal radius fixation system comprises a precontoured volar bone plate, a pin-plate and a slotted head screw with a top screw-cap. The bone plate has a most distal row of screw holes in tooth-like extensions a, especially designed for very distal fractures or those involving the volar lip. The bone plate has slots e for wires to allow adjustment in position without committing a screw hole. The non-perpendicular screws through holes i withstand higher pullout forces and therefore shorter plates with fewer screws in the proximal part can be used. The shim of the targeting assembly allows for removal of most of the drill sleeves by unscrewing one screw. The pin plate and the slotted head screw can obviate the need of traditional k-wiring.
Patent GB-2479347-A (GB)
Title: A process for characterising the evolution of a reservoir
Inventor: GRANDI ANDREA
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2010-04-06
Abstract: A process and apparatus for characterising the evolution of a reservoir by co-analysing the changes in the propagation times and seismic amplitudes of seismic reflections. The method comprises providing a base survey of the reservoir with a set of seismic traces at a first time and providing a monitor survey of the reservoir, taken at a second time, with a set of seismic traces associated to the same positions as in the base survey. The evolution of the reservoir is then characterised by inversion to obtain an estimate of the changes having occurred in the time interval between base and monitor surveys, the inversion being performed using at least some seismic traces for which no assumption is made that the energy is propagating only vertically, i.e, seismic data is gathered over a wide range of angles or offsets. Preferably, the inversion is performed by minimising a function which includes a term dependent on the incident angle of the seismic reflections.
Patent GB-2481603-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a kerby game
Inventor: BROWN MARTYN
IPC: A63B67/00
Filed: 2010-06-30
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game known as kurbs, kurby, kerbs or kerby comprises two blocks 2 spaced apart from each other. The blocks 2 have front faces 8 facing each other in a substantially parallel arrangement and upper front edges 4. An upper surface 9 of each block 2 is provided for a player to stand on during play of the game. During play, a player, standing on one block, attempts to pitch a ball against the front face 8 and/or upper front edge 4 of the other block, and the game is scored in accordance with rules. One or both blocks may be provided with means 5 for recording the scores of each player. The front face 8 of each block may be taller than the upper standing surface 9. During use, the blocks 2 are preferably secured to an elongate mat 1, e.g. using screws (not shown). The apparatus may be provided as a kit comprising of two blocks 2, an elongate mat 1, and means for attaching the blocks to the mat.
Patent GB-2471949-A (GB)
Title: Optically addressed light valve
Inventor: BURGESS CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: G02F1/135
Filed: 2010-07-15
Abstract: An optically addressed light valve 21 suitable for selectively limiting the transmission of radiation from high intensity light sources independent of wavelength, comprises first and second glass electrodes 22, 22a; an optically inactive photoresistor 23 comprising vanadium doped silicon carbide V-SiC; a voltage dependent polarization modulator 24 comprising a layer of twisted nematic liquid crystal.
Patent GB-2477395-A (GB)
Title: Chimney cowl comprising a closure means
Inventor: HORTOP JOHN
IPC: F23J13/08
Filed: 2011-01-21
Abstract: A chimney cowl includes a substantially annular base plate 9, a top cover or lid 1 of substantially circular form, a substantially cylindrical mesh 4 interconnecting the base plate and the top cover or lid, closure means 12 for closing the centre of the substantially annular base plate and operating means 13 for moving the closure means between open and closed positions. Preferably, the closure means comprises a pair of substantially semi-circular flap members pivotally connected to the base plate. The flap members may be urged resiliently into their open positions and may also engage movement stops attached to the underside of the top cover when in their fully open positions. Alternatively, the closure means may comprise a single pivotally mounted plate movable between open and closed positions. The mounting for the pivotally mounted plate preferably comprises a pivot rod that extends across the opening in the base plate, where the pivot rod is offset from the centre of the opening.
Patent GB-2487931-A (GB)
Title: Inspection of an engine component
Inventor: KELL JAMES
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2011-02-09
Abstract: A method of inspecting a component 8 such as a turbine blade situated within an engine, the component comprising a wall having a first side and a second side, comprises inserting a light emitter 22 into the engine adjacent the first side of the wall in a region where a hole extending through the wall from the first side to the second side is nominally located; emitting light to induce light to pass through the hole; deploying a light detector 28 adjacent the second side of the wall in the path of light issuing from the hole, the detector being sensitive to at least the wavelength(s) of light being emitted; and assessing the condition of the hole in dependence on the response of the detector. Borescope type devices may be used to insert the emitter and detector.
Patent GB-2489005-A (GB)
Title: Examination of porosity by NMR and intrusion porosimetry
Inventor: MITCHELL JONATHAN
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 2011-03-15
Abstract: Investigation of properties of a porous solid sample 19, such as a rock core, is carried out using apparatus performing both nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and porosimetry measurements. The apparatus has a magnet 11, 12 providing a magnetic field and a radiofrequency coil 20 for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic radiation. A pressure vessel 14, 15 holds the sample within the magnetic field while a supply of a nonâ  wetting liquid 30, such as mercury, is connected to the vessel and means to apply pressure 32 to the nonâ  wetting liquid is used to force liquid into pores of the sample. The applied pressure and the volume of the liquid taken up by the sample can be measured. The pressure may be increased in steps, using intruded liquid volume at each step to give a measurement of pore throat size and using NMR at each step to give a measure of pore size.
Patent GB-2479238-A (GB)
Title: A heating, ventilating and air-conditioning apparatus for use in a motor vehicle
Inventor: MAZZOCCO NICHOLAS
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 2011-03-18
Abstract: A heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system for use in vehicle having a passenger compartment includes a HVAC housing 20 having a duct opening 62 formed in an exterior sidewall thereof. An evaporator 26 is further provided for exhausting air downstream that is cooler than the air on the upstream side. An auxiliary compartment 14, such as a storage bin, is spaced apart from the HVAC housing 20, such as in a remote location of the passenger compartment. An auxiliary duct 60 fluidly interconnects the HVAC housing 20 and the auxiliary compartment 14 via the duct opening 62 for transmitting the cool exhausted air to the auxiliary compartment 14 to provide a cooling effect within the auxiliary compartment 14. For example, the auxiliary duct 60 may be disposed external from the HVAC housing for improved service and retro-fitting to existing HVAC systems.
Patent GB-2481704-A (GB)
Title: Polyacrylamide and starch cleaning material
Inventor: BELLIS IAN
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: The invention provides a cured cleaning material comprising at least oneÂ  polyacrylamide, at least one starch compound, and water. The material may comprise cationic polyacrylamide, anionic poyacrylamide, or a mixture. A method of making a cleaning material comprising mixing at least one polyacrylamide, at least one starch compound, and water, wherein the resultant mixture is cured is also covered. Use of a cured cleaning material for cleaning a surface and/or cleaning skin, said material comprising at least one polyacrylamide, at least one starch compound, and water is further envisaged.
Patent GB-2480781-A (GB)
Title: Histology tissue embedding apparatus with trimming means
Inventor: GOERNER PETER
IPC: G01N1/36
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A histology tissue embedding apparatus includes a trimming means 11 for trimming embedding medium from a cassette (36, fig 7). The trimming means incorporates a trimming surface, which includes a plurality of corrugations which, when a cassette is rubbed across the surface by a user, help to remove excess embedding medium. Preferably the apparatus includes heating means, which heats the corrugated surface so as to further facilitate the removal of the excess embedding medium. The trimming means may be incorporated into a working surface of a part of the equipment, such that the trimming surface is substantially flush with the surrounding work surface.
Patent GB-2499180-A (GB)
Title: Method of identifying sensitizers or allergens using measurements of T-cell proliferation and/or IFN Gamma
Inventor: DICKINSON ANNE MARY
IPC: C12N5/0784
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: An in vitro method of identifying chemical compounds that are sensitizers or non-sensitizers and/or allergens or non-allergens is disclosed, the method comprising separating monocyte-derived dendritic cells from a blood sample comprising T-cells, incubating the dendritic cells with a test compound, incubating the compound-treated dendritic cells with the aforementioned separated blood sample, and measuring T-cell proliferation and/or IFN-g in the incubated mixture, wherein the level of T-cell proliferation and/or IFN-g expression correlates with a defined grade of histological change observed in a skin explant treated with said test compound, and determining whether the test compound is a sensitizer or allergen based on a comparison of the measured T-cell proliferation or IFN-g measurements to control measurements. Related kits for identifying chemical compounds that are sensitizers or allergens are disclosed. The method of the invention is of particular utility in the identification and prediction of skin sensitizers that may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Patent GB-2485483-A (GB)
Title: Botanic skin care compositions for the relief of psoriasis and eczema
Inventor: PITT ELAINE
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2011-11-14
Abstract: Botanic skin care compositions are disclosed: Eczema balm is produced by macerating 120g each of mangosteen fruit, comfrey root and Gotu leaves, 30g each of calendula flowers, liquorice root and chamomile into 2250g sunflower oil; 600 grams cocoa butter, 300 grams beeswax and 600 grams Shea butter are melted into 1125g of the macerated oil. 150g flax seed oil, 150g aloe vera oil, 75g borage and 30g vitamin E are added. After cooling for one hour 150 drops geranium oil added. Psoriasis balm is prepared by macerating 225g Oregon Grape root, 112.5g milk thistle seed powder, 56.25g Gotu leaves, 22.5g calendula flower, 112.5g liquorice root and 22.5g chamomile into 2756.25g sunflower oil. Subsequently, 700g cocoa butter, 400g beeswax and 800g Shea butter are melted into 1300g of the oil, then 400g flax seed oil, 480g Aloe Vera oil, 40g Borage oil and 200g cod liver oil are added.
Patent GB-2487843-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tools having coatings comprising aluminium titanium nitride
Inventor: NI WANGYANG
IPC: B23B27/14
Filed: 2012-02-07
Abstract: A coated cutting tool 50 comprises a substrate 54 having a cutting tool configuration and a hard coating 52 comprising at least one aluminium titanium nitride layer 58 having a single phase structure of B1 cubic phase and a composition of (AIxTi1-x)N, where x is in the range of 0.46 to 0.52, the coating having a residual stress in the range of -0.4 to -3 GPa and a crystallographic orientation characterized by an x-ray diffraction (200) to (111) peak intensity ratio in the range of 1 to 14. The aluminium titanium nitride layer may have an average crystallite size in the range of 15 to 50 nm. Also disclosed is a method of making the coated cutting tool of the invention. The method preferably includes the step of applying a biasing voltage in the range of -20 to -80V to the substrate, wherein said voltage is most preferably alternating within said range. The method may further comprise the step of applying at least one further layer 56, 60 comprising a material selected from the group consisting of titanium nitride and aluminium titanium nitride.
Patent GB-2502836-A (GB)
Title: Insulating cover for pipework fittings
Inventor: COSTELLO MARTIN
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 2012-06-09
Abstract: An insulating cover 210 comprises a first portion 212 with a recess 220 adapted fit around part of the fitting/joint and associated inlet/outlet pipe sections 216, 218 and a second portion 214 with a recess adapted to fit around the remainder of the fitting/joint and associated inlet outlet pipe sections 216, 218. A thin linear hinge portion 222 connects a side of the first portion to an adjacent side of the second portion; wherein the material of construction has a thermal conductivity of less than 0_1 W/(m.K) [l kW/(m.K)]. The hinge portion has semicircular upper profile (22a, fig 5) and an arcuate lower surface (22b, fig 5) and is moulded integrally with the first and second portions to provide a unitary structure from a foam rubber type material .
Patent GB-2501555-A (GB)
Title: Selecting the Same or Different Prediction Modes for Luminance and Chrominance Samples of a Video Sequence Image
Inventor: GAMEI JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: Luminance and chrominance samples of a video image to be coded or decoded are predicted from other samples derived from the same image according to a prediction mode associated with a sample to be predicted. The chrominance samples represent first and second chrominance components. Either the same or different prediction modes are selected for each of the luminance and chrominance components corresponding to an image region, the selection being according to an image sequence, an image or an image region, e.g. using trial encodings and detecting properties of the encoded data, such as image noise, distortion, and data quantity. Information indicating whether the same or different prediction modes were selected is associated with the encoded data. The image may form part of a 4:2:2 or a 4:4:4 video signal.
Patent GB-2493460-A (GB)
Title: Fire Prevention in Storage Silos
Inventor: HIBBITT IAN
IPC: A62C3/04
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: A silo 1 for storing biomass 11 or other flammable materials comprises a plurality of gas inlet ports 20 provided evenly spaced over the base 15 of the silo for the introduction of a gas into the silo. At least one further inlet port is arranged to supply carbon dioxide to the headspace of the silo. The silo may also comprise one or more carbon monoxide sensors. A method of fire suppression within the storage silo comprising introducing a fire retardant gas, such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide, into the storage silo via the gas inlet ports is also disclosed. The method is further characterised such that only a portion of the inlet ports are in use at any one time and said ports may be operated in a predetermined sequence. In the event of a fire, the location of the fire 14 may be determined, and gas 21 may be introduced in the vicinity of the fire.
Patent GB-2498838-A (GB)
Title: Building a Software Appliance
Inventor: CIANO GIUSEPPE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2012-12-04
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for building a software appliance comprises analyzing configuration settings of software installed in a first environment; generating an image-based installation version of the software for a different environment; generating an activation logic component (e.g. a series of instructions or an activation script); and creating an executable image, this image being executable in the different environment using the installation image and the activation logic component. Preferably, the software comprises a software product and an operating system. The analyzing may comprise loading a list of potential software from a library, and may compare identifiers of the software with identifiers of potential products, and may further obtain a list of configuration options for the software. Activation logic component generation may comprise determining and using variables characterizing the first environment. Also included are claims for: a data process apparatus, with an activation logic generator; a data processing program for performing the disclosed method; and a computer program product for performing the disclosed method.
Patent GB-2496361-A (GB)
Title: Bulkhead for use with container liners, method of providing restraining means to a container liner and container liner therewith
Inventor: MASSIE MICHAEL
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2011-08-10
Abstract: There is herein described a bulkhead (10) for use with container liners. More particularly, there is described a bulkhead (10) for use with container liners wherein the bulkhead (10) allows the container liner to be loaded with bulk product and then safely sealed with preferably just one supporting bar structure (30).
Patent GB-2514139-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for fabrication of three dimensional objects
Inventor: AGHABABAIE ARIAN
IPC: B29C67/24
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus for bottom-up fabrication of 3D objects comprises a vat 13 for a photosensitive polymer 16 having a working floor surface 14 so that incident light interacts with the surface so as to cause desired fabrication. A build platform 17 is inserted in to the vat 13 and has a planar surface 26. An elevator mechanism 19 allows adjustment between vat floor surface and build platform and rotation mechanism allows the position of the vat 13 relative to the build platform17, and about the working surface 14 of the vat. Also note rotatable plate 7 and stepping motor 10. Floor of vat 13 has a minimum thickness of 5mm. A heating element may also be included that has thermal contact with the vat floor is also optional. A method is also described, characterised by the separation of a cured photosensitive polymer from the working surface of the vat.
Patent GB-2514148-A (GB)
Title: An electrical insert
Inventor: MOFFATT TIM
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: An electrical socket has a fitting in the back box for accepting a plurality of wire ends and a fascia having a plurality of pins to plug into receptacles 2 on the fitting. The fitting may have channels (1, Fig 1) for the wires, which may attach to the same or the opposite side of the fitting as the receptacles, and may be integral with the back box or used with an existing back box. The pins may be retro-fitted to an existing fascia.
Patent GB-2504183-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus with movable display elements
Inventor: SWEENEY DAVID
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: Display apparatus (1) comprises an array of pixel elements (6), each of which can be illuminated by light shone from an individual light source (10) for each pixel. The display apparatus has a base configuration in which the pixel elements (6) form asubstantially continuous surface. Each pixel element (6) is mounted on an individual hollow support member (4) that transmits light from the light source (10) to that pixel and has walls that prevent leakage of light. The support member (4) is displaced in forwards and rearward directions by a drive mechanism including screw 7 and motor 8 provided for displacing each support member individually to create a three dimensional display.
Patent GB-2504405-A (GB)
Title: Body adhering absorbent article with securing means to secure one part of the article to another part
Inventor: LOYD ADRIENNE RAE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: A feminine care absorbent article 1400 comprises an absorbent structure that is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell 1414 supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface thereof for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The article 1400 can be folded and unfolded whilst still adhered to the wearer such that, when folded, the anterior and posterior portions 1464, 1466 of the article 1400 are opposed. Securing components 1424, 1444 are provided for securing the article 1400 in a folded configuration whilst it is being worn. The securing components 1424, 1444 can be integral with the shell 1414 or can comprise hook and loop fastening components. Also disclosed are absorbent articles comprising garment securing means, detachment components to facilitate detachment of the article from the wearer and placement aids. The placement aids may comprise a visual cue or tactile sensation, or may comprise a finger strip.
Patent GB-2510480-A (GB)
Title: Display device with auxiliary electrodes on a second substrate
Inventor: LEE DONGHO
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2013-12-12
Abstract: A display device comprising a first substrate 200 with a grid of data DL1, scan and power VDDL lines, forming a matrix of pixels and a second substrate 300 on which a plurality of auxiliary electrodes PE1 are formed, where the auxiliary electrodes PE1 are connected to their corresponding power lines VDDL. The auxiliary wires PE1 are preferably connected to the power lines VDDL in a non display area NDA1 and NDA 2, i.e. not where the pixels are formed DA. The auxiliary electrodes PE1 may be connected to the powerlines VDDL using an anisotropic conductive paste ACP. The widths of the auxiliary electrodes may be different and the widths of the first PE1 and fourth electrodes may be greater than the second and third electrodes (named for being connected to the first-fourth power lines) and preferably when arranged from greatest to smallest electrode width, fourth, first, second and third.
Patent GB-2523324-A (GB)
Title: Improved fuel supply system for a gas turbine
Inventor: NEILL IAIN
IPC: F02C9/26
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: A fuel supply system for a gas turbine having a combustor comprises a first heat exchanger 200A, receiving fuel, suitably a gaseous fuel, from a source at a first temperature through a first fuel line 4 and providing fuel to the combustor at a second, preferably higher, temperature. A control valve 27A is provided in first fuel line 4 upstream of heat exchanger 200A to regulate the flow rate of fuel through first heat exchanger 200A, and a shut-off valve 28 is provided in first fuel line 4 upstream of control valve 27A to selectively stop fuel flow through first fuel line 4 to the combustor. Suitably, a second heat exchanger 200B and control valve 27B may be provided in parallel with first heat exchanger 200A, which may heat fuel to a third, different temperature. Suitably, the fuel system may be discharged without using pressure relief valves.
Patent GB-2524813-A (GB)
Title: Control unit with illuminated display
Inventor: SELLS STEVE
IPC: H01H19/02
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: A display panel for an electronic device, has a base unit and a cover screen on which a plurality of display symbols, such as play or pause symbols, are arranged, in use, to be visibly illuminated. Each display symbol is associated with a light emission chamber 132 formed in the base unit. Each light emission chamber is closed at the sides and base and has an associated light source such as LED 128 arranged to emit light therein. Each light emission chamber has an aperture 136 arranged such that an associated display symbol is, in use, indirectly illuminated by said light source through the aperture. A control unit may also be provided with graspable cylindrical bezel (112, figure 4) arranged around a display panel (106, figure 3) such that the cylindrical bezel is rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the display panel and base mount section.