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Patent GB-2502052-A (GB)
Title: Smokeless cigarette
Inventor: LORD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: A smokeless cigarette comprises a cigarette body 4 and a mouthpiece 2, where the cigarette body 4 comprises cigarette body connection means 10, the mouthpiece 2 comprises mouthpiece connection means 8 and the mouthpiece connection means 8 is attachable to the cigarette body connection means 10 by an interference fit; wherein the mouthpiece 2 has a limited range of rotation about the longitudinal axis of the cigarette relative to the cigarette body 4 when connected to the cigarette body 4. The limited range of rotational movement can be achieved by a number of different arrangements. The cigarette body 4 may comprise a projection 16 which engages in a slot 18 within the mouthpiece (as shown, with similar examples also found in figures 7-17). The slot 18 may be replaced by other means performing a similar function (figures 3-6). Alternatively, the cigarette body may comprise a protuberance (10, figures 18 and 21), preferably having a polygonal cross-section such as square or hexagonal, which engages with a corresponding opening (14, figures 19, 20, 22 and 23) in the mouthpiece. The smokeless cigarette is preferably an electronic cigarette.
Patent GB-2490265-A (GB)
Title: The Sub-critical water extraction of Senna leaves
Inventor: WHEATLEY GARY WILLIAM
IPC: A61K36/482
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A method of preparing an extract from Senna leaves (Cassia Angustifolia) comprises reduction of the particle size of the Senna leaves, extraction with subcritical water and then removing the water to produce a pharmaceutically acceptable extract. The extraction may be conducted at 150-230°C and/or 15-100 bar. The water may be removed by evaporation, freeze drying or spray drying. The extract may be formulated in a self emulsifying drug delivery system (e.g. using lauroyl macrogolglycerides and a surfactant) to improve the oral bioavailability of the active constituents; it may be formulated in a topical vehicle (e.g. using cetostearyl alcohol, macrogol cetostearyl ether, liquid paraffin, parabens, water and propylene glycol). The extract may be similar to the corresponding methanolic extract. Extraction of Valerian, Rosemary, German Chamomile and Ginger root is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2497381-A (GB)
Title: A method for indentifying a wellbore volume change
Inventor: RASMUS JOHN C
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: A method for identifying wellbore volume change involves drilling a wellbore and processing a plurality of axially spaced subsurface annular pressure measurements 36, 38 to compute a plurality of interval densities; monitoring the interval densities with time and evaluating a change in one of the interval densities and a substantially different flow rate as an indicator of the wellbore volume change.
Patent GB-2502643-A (GB)
Title: A user-mountable window cleaning unit
Inventor: JORDAN CLYDE PATRICK
IPC: A47L1/08
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: A user-mountable window cleaning unit comprises a mount 9, 11, at least one reservoir 7, a holster 2 and a pump 4 for transference of fluid from the at least one reservoir 7 to the holster 2. An applicator such as a squeegee is stored in the holster 2. The pump 4 is preferably a hand pump and the mount 9,11 preferably allows the unit to be rotated.
Patent GB-2496270-A (GB)
Title: Dust bag mounting arrangement in a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: MORGAN CHARLES J
IPC: A47L9/14
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: A method of installing a dust bag 140 in a vacuum cleaner comprises inserting a collar 146 of the filter bag 140 into a mounting member 156 of the vacuum cleaner, rotating the mounting member 156 from a loading position to a closed position, allowing the mounting member 156 to reach a fully closed position when the collar 146 of the bag 140 is in a correct orientation by passing at least one protrusion 518, 520 formed on the vacuum cleaner through a corresponding void 818, 820 in the collar 146 wherein the at least one protrusion 518, 520 is in addition to a dirty air nozzle inlet 506 of the cleaner and latching 522 the collar 146 when the mounting member 156 is moved into the fully closed position. When the protrusions 518, 520 are not aligned with the voids 818, 820 the collar 146 prevents the mounting member 156 from being moved to its closed position. Latching the bag 140 can include releasably retaining a top edge of the collar 146.
Patent GB-2512560-A (GB)
Title: Module and port
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN MARTIN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2010-06-07
Abstract: A first module including a first port to connect to a second module including a second port. The first port including an attraction field to attract a second port if the second port was within the attraction field. A flexible member can be connected to the first port and a first edge can apply a force to the first port.
Patent GB-2508348-A (GB)
Title: Valve on a pourer regulating discharge from a bottle
Inventor: SLEVIN PETER JOSEPH
IPC: B65D47/32
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A pourer has radial sealing flanges 2 through which a conduit 12 and air vent 10 pass; a chamber 6 in the conduit has an annular valve seat against which the moving component 14 of the valve seals. Ideally the moving component 14 is a ball and falls under gravity against the seat as the pourer is inverted but it could be a disc encircling the tubular vent. The conduit and vent can be entirely contained between the sealing flanges or extend out from either end. The conduit can have multiple inlets and may include a second valve. The conduit and air vent are preferably parallel and may be coaxial or adjacent. The body of the pourer may be rotatably mounted to the sealing flanges and include an asymmetric weight so that the air intake stays above the conduit outlet as the bottle 4 containing the pourer is tilted. There may be a baffle at the end of the conduit.
Patent GB-2508639-A (GB)
Title: A loudspeaker diaphragm electro-actively driven at its edges
Inventor: ILKORUR ONUR
IPC: H04R7/18
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: The loudspeaker 31 has a frame 33, a diaphragm 37, at least a part of which does riot comprise an electro-active polymer, and one or more connecting parts 39, 51 comprising an electro-active polymer and connecting the diaphragm 37 to the frame 33. The electro-active polymer parts 39, 51 take the place of the usual surround and suspension parts.Â  The one or more connecting parts 39, 51 are operable to excite the diaphragm 37 to displace it relative to the frame 33, in order to produce sound. In this way the usual electromagnetic motor is omitted. The arrangement may be used with conical, domed and/or flat diaphragms.
Patent GB-2508916-A (GB)
Title: Pilot adapter for a flat wood bit
Inventor: CHALMERS DAVID WARD
IPC: B23B49/02
Filed: 2012-12-16
Abstract: A pilot adapter is used with a flat wood bit of the kind having a shaft 20, a blade 21 providing cutting edges (27, 28, fig 4) projecting in opposite directions from the axis of the shaft, and an axially-extending pilot tip 24. The pilot adapter has a generally cylindrical body 1 containing a socket 6 for receiving the pilot tip 24 of the bit and a pair of spring arms 7, 8 which extend axially on opposite sides of the blade. The free ends of the arms form a pair of gripping jaws 9, 10 which engage the shaft of the wood bit at the region of a tapered transition 31, 32 between the shaft 20 and the blade 21. The jaws are provided with internal axially extending channels (13, 14, fig 5) which align and centre the adapter on the shaft 20. The method of attachment is more tolerant of variations in the shape and configuration of the blade. Even more secure attachment may be achieved by screwing a nut over threaded outer surfaces of the jaws (41, fig 8).
Patent GB-2497679-A (GB)
Title: Predicting downhole formation volumetric sand production using grain-scale rock models
Inventor: JIN GUODONG
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for estimating sand production from an earth formation is disclosed. A grain-scale formation model of the earth formation is created, wherein a value obtained from the grain-scale formation model compares to a value of a measured property of the earth formation. A fluid parameter of the grain-scale formation model is determined and a movement of at least one grain of the grain-scale formation model is determined due to the determined fluid parameter. The sand production is estimated from the determined movement of the at least one grain.
Patent GB-2516887-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle carrier
Inventor: DOUGHTY SHANE
IPC: B62H3/08
Filed: 2013-08-03
Abstract: A bicycle holding device secures at least one bicycle by the rear wheel and the pedal shaft. The rear wheel may be located in a cradle and the bicycle crank may be counter-rotated to locate the base of the pedal shaft into a clip, channel or hook. Preferably, the bicycles own freewheel mechanism holds the pedal shaft in place and the rear wheel is prevented from rotating by a strap or clamp; alternatively the pedal shaft may also be clamped. The device may hold a plurality of bicycles, for example two or four, side-by-side in various orientations, for example vertically or horizontally. The device may be free-standing, wall-mounted or attached to a vehicle. The front wheel of each bicycle may in addition be stabilised or may be removed and stored in a separate cradle. The device may be foldable for storage in a car boot.
Patent GB-2517765-A (GB)
Title: Operating a user device
Inventor: WANSBROUGH KEITH
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2013-08-31
Abstract: A user device 102 is allocated multiple telephony service identifiers (TSI) (e.g. telephone numbers) relating to different lines by a service provider for conducting communications services. Passwords associated with the TSI are stored in a browser 104 cache 108 and retrieved and used when a user indicates a wish to use a particular service. This operation may avoid further user input. Passwords may be provided from a service providers provisioning node 112 via a provisioning client 106 in the browser. Password management/updating can be carried out if the user logs into their account at the service provider.
Patent GB-2517792-A (GB)
Title: Human-machine interface
Inventor: THOMPSON SIMON
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: A method of providing help prompts relating to the use of human-machine interfaces within a vehicle, the method comprising: monitoring user interaction with the human-machine interfaces within the vehicle; assessing a monitored user interaction against pre-determined available user interaction options; outputting a help prompt to the user in dependence on deviations between the monitored user interaction and the pre-determined available user interaction options. Aspects of the invention include the pre-determined available user interaction options comprising: optimal routes through a menu hierarchy between interface menu levels; shortcut buttons to jump between interface menu levels; alternative user input interaction methods; swipe gestures versus on-screen scroll buttons; available user-selectable menu options at a given menu level within a menu hierarchy. The help prompt may comprise a visual dialog box on the display screen, text based help message, audio message, icon/graphical based help, and the help prompt may relate to available user input interaction methods, unused user-selectable menu options, unused shortcut functions. Monitoring user interaction may comprise monitoring user workload, wherein the workload is determined via one or more of vehicle speed, acceleration, steering inputs to wheel, traffic density, road situation etc.
Patent GB-2503379-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a survey setting for characterizing a target structure
Inventor: DJIKPESSE HUGHES A
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: Complex-valued sensitivity data structures corresponding to respective candidate survey settings are provided, where the sensitivity data structures relate measurement data associated with a target structure to at least one parameter of a model of the target structure. Based on the sensitivity data structures, a subset of the candidate survey settings is selected according to a criterion for enhancing resolution in characterizing the target structure.
Patent GB-2520272-A (GB)
Title: A comb plate for an escalator landing platform
Inventor: ALBADRI ALI
IPC: B66B29/06
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: A comb plate for a landing platform of an escalator is located between a fixed part of the platform and moving steps of the escalator, the comb plate comprising a comb base plate 2 carrying a plurality of teeth in the form of cleats 4 arranged in spaced parallel relationship, the teeth each being mounted on the comb base plate so as to be individually releasable from the comb base plate. Preferably the teeth are mounted on comb base plate on a locking pin (6 fig 6) extending across the base traverse to the direction of movement of the escalator steps. The teeth may also have two frangible projections (12 & 13 fig 4) engageable with a fixed element on the base which is frangible in response to movement of the tooth in response to a predetermined load. The outer ends of the teeth (11 fig 4) may also be coated with a visible coating of contrast and colour to that of the comb plate and step.
Patent GB-2513967-A (GB)
Title: Air supply apparatus for experimental animal husbandry equipment
Inventor: LIN JUNG-YU
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: An air supply apparatus for experimental husbandry equipment includes a frame 1 having a plurality of cubicles 14 housing containers 2 for containing experimental animals. The frame has an air supply pipeline 4 comprising a main intake pipe 41 and a main extraction pipe 42. Branch intake pipe 411 and a branch extraction pipe 421 are installed between the two main pipes, and each branch pipe has a joint 43 disposed at a position corresponsive to each cubicle for supplying air to each container. Each container can obtain an equal amount of air from the air supply pipeline by use of an adjusting device 6.
Patent GB-2520098-A (GB)
Title: Insecticidal compounds
Inventor: PITTERNA THOMAS
IPC: C07D409/04
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to bis-amide derivatives of formula (I): wherein Q1 is a saturated 4-6-membered heterocyclic ring comprising 1-2 sulfur atoms in addition to the carbon atoms, preferably a thietan-3-yl, dithiolan-4-yl or tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl group, which may be unsubstituted or substituted on a sulphur atom with one or more substituents selected from =O, =N-Z and =NCZ1Z2; Z is H or cyano; Z1 and Z2 are cyano or together form a C(O)-O-CH2-C(O)- or C(O)-S-CH2-C(O)- bridge; Y1 and Y5 are Cl, Br, I, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4haloalkyl, C1-4haloalkoxy, C1-4alkylthio, C1-4alkylsulfinyl, C1-4alkylsulfonyl or C1-4alkoxy- C1-4alkyl; Y3 is C1-4haloalkyl; Xa is H, methoxy or halogen; Xb is H, halogen or cyano; R1 and R2 are H or substituents; or an agronomically acceptable salt thereof may be useful as an insecticide, in particular insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal activity. Methods of preparing these compounds, including intermediates, and insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2529141-A (GB)
Title: Body heat powered wireless transmitter
Inventor: JOGIA PARESH
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 2014-07-09
Abstract: A body heat powered portable wireless transmitter comprises a thermo-electric generator 2, an energy harvesting system 3, a control system 4 and a wireless transmitter 5. The wireless transmission medium may be, for example, RF, ultrasonic or Infrared. The transmitter does not require any batteries or charging up over time and can enable instantaneous transmission of data by way of the energy harnessed by the users body heat. The energy harvesting system includes a low power energy harvesting circuit (29, figure 17a) and a high power energy harvesting circuit (30, figure 17a), the low power harvesting circuit being used for example to trigger or drive the high power harvesting circuit.
Patent GB-2529841-A (GB)
Title: Detachable faceguard for a helmet
Inventor: CURTIS CATHERINE DOLORES
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A detachable faceguard (100) suitable for mounting on, and securing to, a variety of head wear. The protective faceguard comprises a guard (110) which is secured to an adjustable band (120). The guard (110) can be in the form of a rigid grill or a single screen visor and, in use, can be fully supported by a helmet so that it does not contact a users face. The adjustable strap (120) can extend around the circumference of a helmet (200) and be tightened by a cam buckle, a conventional buckle or a worm gear mechanism (150). The band can include a hook device (130), such as a flip release clip, a hinged clip or a toggle latch that hooks under the rim of a helmet. The faceguard can be used with sports helmets, such as riding hats.
Patent GB-2519860-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for removing a cable core from a cable sheath
Inventor: NUSBAUM LASLO
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: The core is surrounded by a filler material contained within the outer cable sheath as an integral part of the cable. The method comprises the steps of resistively heating the core by supplying electric current to it to reduce the viscosity of the surrounding polymer material; and pulling the core out of one end of the outer cable sheath whilst the viscosity of the filler material is in a reduced state.
Patent GB-2520174-A (GB)
Title: An on-board diagnostics system for catalyzed substrate
Inventor: BERGEAL DAVID
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: An on-board diagnostics system for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. The system comprises a catalysed substrate having a catalysed region and an uncatalysed region, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The first sensor is located within the catalysed region, and the second sensor is located within the uncatalysed region. The volume of the uncatalysed region may be less than 25%, or even less than 10%, of the substrate volume. The uncatalysed region may extend from a substrate inlet along a portion (preferably less that 60%) of the substrate length. The sensors may be temperature sensors, and preferably thermocouples. A method for on-board diagnostics of the catalysed substrate comprises measuring the temperatures of the catalysed and uncatalysed regions, calculating a difference between the temperatures, and comparing the difference with an expected difference to provide a pass or fail.
Patent GB-2531581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in security papers and documents
Inventor: PETER MCLEAN HENDERSON
IPC: D21H21/48
Filed: 2014-10-23
Abstract: A security paper 10 comprising; a first layer 11 of fibrous substrate and a second layer 12 of fibrous substrate overlaying the first layer, the first layer providing a first surface 13 of the security paper and the second layer providing a second surface 14, the first layer having at least one aperture 15 therethrough such that the second layer is not overlaid by the first layer at the at least one aperture; and a security additive 17 located within a predetermined region, said region at least partially surrounding the at least one aperture. The security additive may entirely surround the aperture and may extend adjacent to the first surface. The security additive may extend at least partially into the thickness of the first layer so as to be embedded within the first layer or does not substantially extend into the thickness of the first layer such that the security deposit is substantially only located at the first surface. The security deposit may be machine readable or detectable, or visible to the naked eye when the first layer is viewed in reflected and/or transmitted light. A method of manufacture is also provided.
Patent GB-2522334-A (GB)
Title: Infant chair assembly including a removable infant carrier
Inventor: YANG TAO
IPC: A47D1/10
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: An infant chair assembly includes an infant chair 1, and an infant carrier 2 installed on the infant chair in a transversally oriented configuration. The infant carrier includes a shell body adapted to be placed on the infant chair, and an anchor mechanism 3 operable to fasten with the infant chair. The anchor mechanism includes a rotary shaft 32 pivotally connected with the shell body, a release member 30 slidably connected with the shell body and operatively connected with the rotary shaft, two engaging arms 33 affixed with the rotary shaft, and the two engaging arms respectively having hooks 331 operable to engage with the infant chair for locking the infant carrier in place on the infant chair. Actuation of the release member can drive rotation of the rotary shaft and the engaging arms for disengaging the hooks from the infant chair. A further infant chair assembly is disclosed including an infant chair and an infant carrier, wherein the infant carrier is arranged on the chair with its longitudinal axis extending transversely to the chair.
Patent GB-2529733-A (GB)
Title: T.V. attached appliance shelf
Inventor: JONES LEE WILLIAM
IPC: A47B96/07
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A shelf 2 with vertical bracket 3 and horizontal bracket 6, to be attached via existing screw holes 8, 10, in the rear of a flat screen television. The horizontal brace has holes 7 and an elongated cut out strip 9 to receive screws to attach the brace to a television. The horizontal brace also has a set of four holes 4 which align with holes 5 in the vertical support bracket to allow the two brackets to be attached to each other. The brackets allow the shelf to be mounted either above a television or below a television, and either on a free-standing television or one that is mounted onto a wall. The shelf is designed to hold items such as a games console 1 or a DVR device. The console wires 11 can be hidden behind the television. There may be a single vertical bracket, or two vertical brackets. The horizontal brace has a plurality of holes to allow the brace to be attached to a range of televisions of differing sizes.
Patent GB-2539169-A (GB)
Title: Windings for electrical machines
Inventor: PHILIP GEORGE DICKINSON
IPC: H02K15/04
Filed: 2015-03-19
Abstract: A coil 70 for an electrical machine is wound from a foil conductor. The foil is initially wound on a former with the thickness of the foil extending away from the former. The coil is subsequently transferred to a bending tool 80 and the sides of the coil are manipulated so as to turn the coil sides through approximately 90 degrees so that the respective coil sides are co-planar when the bending operation is completed. The conductor has a width to thickness and an aspect ratio of width to thickness greater than 10 which may be greater than 100. When assembled on a salient pole the foil width extends away from the pole side. After assembly to the stator of the electrical machine, the coil exhibits excellent heat transfer for the losses in the coil, enabling cool running of the winding or increased rating for the machine.
Patent GB-2523017-A (GB)
Title: Dual linear and circularly polarized patch radiator
Inventor: PALEVSKY ALAN
IPC: H01Q21/00
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A patch radiator suitable for operation with circular or dual linear polarizations is described. The patch radiator includes a patch antenna element (12) and a pair of excitation circuits (20a, 20b). The excitation circuits include a feed line (22,24) and a tuning circuit (26,28) configured such that a single feed line enables independent operation of each polarization. This allows for the operation of the patch and therefore array as either linear, slant, elliptical, or circular polarization.