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Patent GB-2490719-A (GB)
Title: Food preparation gloves
Inventor: MORGAN KEITH
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2011-05-12
Abstract: A food preparation glove 10 comprises a liner having a thumb portion 13 and a finger portion 12a for receiving respectively a wearer   s thumb and finger, a plurality of scouring portions 16 disposed upon the liner and separated at positions 17 which, in use, substantially correspond with regions about which a wearer's hand is arranged to flex. The scouring portions are preferably disposed substantially opposite the palm of a wearer   s hand and may be disposed along the finger and thumb portions. The liner preferably comprises a rubber material. The glove may further comprise a web portion 18 arranged to extend between the thumb and finger portions and preferably comprising at least one scouring portion. The scouring portions may be rigidly or detachably coupled to the liner. Also disclosed is a set of food preparation gloves comprising a right and a left-handed version of the glove of the invention.
Patent GB-2482612-A (GB)
Title: Cell culture support
Inventor: KITAGAWA FUMIHIKO
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2011-08-05
Abstract: A cell culture support for culturing mesenchymal stem cells comprises an upper surface comprising a plurality of wells, wherein the surface has a root mean square roughness Rq of 100-280nm and a linear density of 1.6-3.0 per 1 Î¼m length. The wells preferably have an opening size of 70-550 Î¼m. The support preferably comprises sintered ceramics, and in preferably sintered zirconia with an average particle size of 0.6-0.9 Î¼m. A method of culturing cells comprises disposing the cell culture support in a container, supplying a first culture medium to the container to allow it to permeate the wells of the support, supplying a second culture medium (which may be the same as the first) comprising undifferentiated mesenchymal stem cells dropwise to the upper surface of the support, supplying more of the first culture medium to the container to immerse the support and to allow aggregation of the mesenchymal stem cells, discharging the medium and supplying a third culture medium for inducing differentiation of the aggregated mesenchymal stem cells into hyaline chondrocytes, adipocytes or osteoblasts.
Patent GB-2493530-A (GB)
Title: A sports bat with an optimal hitting portion positioned in the middle of a hitting section
Inventor: JIANG KYLE
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2011-08-09
Abstract: A sports bat comprising a head portion, a hitting portion and a neck portion wherein the hitting portion has a uniform cross sectional diameter and the head and neck portions have smaller cross sectional diameters and wherein the preferred hitting point 145 of the bat is equidistant between the intersections of the hitting portion with the head and neck portions and is selected with reference to at least one node of vibration of the bat. The preferred hitting point may be positioned between the second node of vibration 135 for the fundamental frequency 131 and the third node of vibration 143 for the first harmonic frequency 133. The centre of percussion may also be used to select the preferred hitting point. An intended gripping position 147 may also be selected using nodes of vibration. The bat may be a baseball bat.
Patent GB-2480039-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for directing media streams during a conference call
Inventor: GISBY DOUGLAS MICHAEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2010-02-24
Abstract: A system for directing media streams to provide translation during a conference call, including an enterprise, at least one network provided within the enterprise and in communication with a plurality of communication devices, a platform provided within the enterprise and in communication with the network, the platform comprising a protocol layer, a services layer, and an application layer, a conference call server in communication with the platform and a translation server in communication with the conference server and the devices. The platform is configured for receiving media streams from each of the communication devices and instructing the conference call server on how to direct the media streams to and from each of the communication devices, directing media streams that require translation through the translation server.
Patent GB-2485267-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic lifting roundsling with waterproof cover
Inventor: BABINCHAK GREGORY S
IPC: B66C1/18
Filed: 2011-10-31
Abstract: A synthetic roundsling 10 has an endless load-bearing core 20 with a plurality of loops 22 of synthetic fibres and a tubular cover 30 for loosely containing the load-bearing core 20 so that the fibres 22 in the core 20 are movable relative to each other and to the cover 30, the cover 30 being formed from a waterproof material to prevent the core 20 from absorbing liquid. This prevents the core 20 from increasing in weight and decreasing in flexibility due to liquid being absorbed by the core and ensuring it remains light and flexible in harsh environmental conditions. A second, outer cover 40 spaced from the cover 30 may provide additional protection to the core 20 from physical damage. A second end (34 fig. 3) of the cover 30 may extend over its first end (32 fig. 3) forming a seal or a flexible, elastomeric sealing member (38 fig. 4) may be applied over the second end (34 fig. 4).
Patent GB-2482815-A (GB)
Title: Bioinformation detecting device
Inventor: NEMOTO TETSU
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2010-04-21
Abstract: A bioinformation detecting device for detecting bioinformation such as the heart rate, the body movement, and the body posture of a subject to be measured, with a lightened measurement burden on the subject to be measured. The bioinformation detecting device (2) is provided with a pressure sensitive plate (10), a substrate (30), a clamping force variation detecting mechanism (50) disposed between the pressure sensitive plate (10) and the substrate (30), and a signal combining device (200). The clamping force variation detecting mechanism (50) is provided with a first piezoelectric element (60), a transmitting member (70), and a second piezoelectric element (80) in order of mention. When the clamping force varies because of the vibration acting on the pressure sensitive surface, the variation is transmitted to both the first and second piezoelectric elements (60, 80) by the transmitting member (70), and signals are generated. The first and second detection signals are combined by the signal combining device (200), and bioinformation is detected. As a result, the measurement burden on the organism can be lightened. The invention can be used in the field of detection and analysis of bioinformation such as respiration, in the field of medical examination and preventive medical treatment, and in other fields.
Patent GB-2501864-A (GB)
Title: Drainage water treatment
Inventor: WALDRON AUSTIN MICHAEL
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2011-03-09
Abstract: A drainage water treatment apparatus comprises a water treatment chamber which includes a water inlet for receiving water to be treated, followed by a filtration stage for receiving water from the water inlet and comprising a limestone water filtering medium. After filtration, the water is subjected to a metals treatment stage. The metals treatment stage includes a water filtering medium comprising moss or peat for removing metals from water filtered therethrough. A water outlet is provided for outputting treated water from the metals treatment stage. Preferably, the filtration stage comprises separate baskets containing the limestone, whilst the metals treatment stage can comprise separate baskets containing the moss or peat. A debris removal filter stage may be utilised between the water inlet and the filtration stage. In another aspect, a road run-off water treatment apparatus comprises the drainage water treatment apparatus.
Patent GB-2502037-A (GB)
Title: Topic analytics
Inventor: AMER-YAHIA SIHEM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: A computer-implemented method, comprises extracting a measure from a content article (e.g. newspaper article) representing a probability that the article relates to a topic, allocating the article to a group of articles relating to at least one topic on the basis of the measure, using a set of social media objects (e.g. comment, blog post, microblog, entry or expression of approval) relating to the article to extract a measure (e.g. using words or phrases) representing a sentiment for the article, and aggregating respective measures for the sentiment of articles in the group to provide an aggregate measure. An alternative embodiment includes an activity frequency module to receive input representing a date and to extract an article from a set of articles that received at least one comment that day.
Patent GB-2486598-A (GB)
Title: Downhole material retention apparatus with flow diverters
Inventor: LYNDE GERALD D
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A debris removal tool incorporates external flow diverters or deflectors to direct debris-laden fluid into the tool for debris collection or allow passage of fluid around the tool such as when running the tool into and out of a well. The diverter may be in the form of an array of extended brushes (204,206 Figs 6-8) that define passages (224,226 Figs 6-8 or 308,310 Figs 9-11) that can be selectively opened or closed by relative movement in the tool to orient or misalign the paths through the brushes for selective bypassing of fluid exterior to the tool . Also disclosed is an articulated diverter 92 which may be selectively inflated and retracted by a fluid pressure actuated piston 102. The diverters may be mounted on bearings to allow for rotation of the tool relative to the diverters.
Patent GB-2500599-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle seat assembly with an airbag module
Inventor: SCOTT TIM
IPC: B60R21/207
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: The assembly comprises a vehicle seat 12 having a rigid frame 13, one or more resilient portions and a covering material 16, wherein an openable deployment seam 18 is provided at a portion of the covering material, and wherein the vehicle seat defines a recess containing an airbag module 20 comprising a housing 22, an airbag, an inflator system 26 and gripping means 40 which is movable between a first position and a second position in which the portion of the covering material is restrained to assist deployment of the airbag through the deployment seam. The gripping means 40 is a set of teeth or a plate with pins which move to engage with a foam layer 19 attached to the covering material 16.
Patent GB-2500680-A (GB)
Title: Packet sterilizer for packaged articles
Inventor: SNOWBALL MALCOLM
IPC: A61L2/14
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A packet steriliser for sterilising packaged articles (110, fig 1), comprises a working surface arranged for receiving a packaged article to be sterilised; a first electrode 52 and a second electrode 51. The first electrode and the second electrode extend behind a portion of the area of the working surface and the first electrode is disposed between the second electrode and the working surface and the first electrode comprises a plurality of gaps 22 arranged so that, in use, when a voltage difference is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode, the associated electric field 53 is able to extend through the gaps beyond the working surface and into a package of said packaged article to be sterilized. The first electrode and the second electrode comprise adjacent extended surfaces which lie substantially along the direction of the working surface that provides a capacitance related to the adjacent spatial extent of the first electrode and the second electrode. An inductance is provided, where the inductance is selected based on that spatial extent to modify the resonant frequency of the electrode arrangement.
Patent GB-2494949-A (GB)
Title: Time synchronisation in wireless media distribution systems
Inventor: KNOWLES IAN ROBERT
IPC: H04L7/00
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A wireless media distribution system is provided comprising an access point (6) for broadcasting media and a plurality of stations (2) for reception and playback of media. Each station is configured for receiving and decoding a timestarnp in a beacon frame transmitted repeatedly from the access point. This is used to control the output signal of a station physical layer clock (12) which is then used as a clock source for an application layer time synchronisation protocol. This application layer time synchronisation protocol can then be used in the station to control an operating system clock (8) for regulating playback of media.
Patent GB-2491724-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle obstacle detection with additional horizontal radiation plane to discriminate between low and elevated obstacles
Inventor: SCHNEIDER MARCUS
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: Diver assistance system 12 comprises sensor system 22 for detecting a vehicle environment. A radiation source (e.g. diode lasers 26, 26   ) is installed in addition to (e.g. below) the sensor system. It emits detection beams in a radiation plane 28 at a predetermined height above ground. Data provided by the sensor system regarding detection of reflected beams is evaluated to determine whether the reflection 30 falls within a predetermined vehicle environment range (18, Fig.1). A detection signal is then selectively output if an obstacle 14 is detected at the predetermined height therein (e.g. collision warning or activation of another driver assistance system component). Thus low obstacles 16 which may safely be driven over are ignored. The radiation plane may be varied in height according to driving state or speed and compensated for vehicle tilt.
Patent GB-2504479-A (GB)
Title: Security wrap comprising conductor pattern to protect electronic device.
Inventor: SALLE VINCENT DANIEL JEAN
IPC: G06F21/86
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: An electronic device is protected from unauthorized access by use of a security wrap 20 having a security screen 30 comprising a conductor formed in a serpentine pattern connected to an alarm circuit of the electronic device. The conductor pattern is chosen from a plurality of predetermined patterns. By providing multiple patterns it is more difficult to identify where it might be possible to drill or cut the wrap by inspecting one pattern. The security wraps have the same outward appearance but are formed with different conductor patterns. The security wrap may be formed with a second conductor layer the conductor layers having different patterns (Fig. 5). The security wrap is manufactured by printing a pattern of conductive ink onto a substrate, e.g. a flexible plastic sheet, and applying adhesive to fix the wrap to an electronic device, the pattern being chosen from a set of pre-approved patterns. Alternatively the conductor pattern is formed by etching a flexible printed circuit. Adhesion modifiers may be applied to the substrate so that the conductors are broken (Fig. 6) if attempts to remove the wrap are made.
Patent GB-2494245-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stream communication
Inventor: VERMA DINESH C
IPC: H04L45/16
Filed: 2012-08-10
Abstract: A method for reducing bandwidth used in multiple transmissions on a cellular network includes mapping at least one request of at least one end-device 106, 107, 108 to a unicast channel between a server 103 and an intermediary 101 in the network, creating a correlated multicast communication channel between the intermediary and the at least one end-device, and transferring (or converting) data from the unicast channel 102 to a multicast channel 105b at the intermediary. The intermediary may be an edge device such as a base station, enodeB or Radio Network Controller or the like. The decision to switch from delivery of content by unicast to multicast instead to combine requests to content may be made for efficient use of the available network bandwidth. Consideration could be given to comparing the number of connection requests to a threshold, comparing the number of devices connected to the server to a threshold, determining the level of traffic between the server and the devices or determining the likelihood of content being requested (popularity) and comparing it to a threshold. The intermediary may identify the plural unicast streams using deep packet inspection or session tracking. Opportunistic transfer to push content for storage at the end-device before it is requested to avoid staggered unicast streams for the same content occurring later is also disclosed. The arrangement is particularly suitable for video content (stream) delivery or conferencing.
Patent GB-2503752-A (GB)
Title: Split colour manufacture of lawn bowling balls
Inventor: JACOBS WALTER BENJAMIN
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lawn bowling ball with multiple distinct colours or finishes, comprising adding raw materials 130, 140 to a single cavity compression mould 100 divided by one or more separators 150, removing the separators 150, and stamping the raw materials 130, 140 using a plunger 120 to form a tablet 200. The method may further comprise preheating the tablet 200 to a doughy consistency, compression moulding the preheated tablet 200 to form a blank (200', fig 4), and machining the blank to form a finished lawn bowling ball (200", fig 5). Preferably the separators 150 can be removed from the mould 100 with minimal disruption to the raw materials to maintain a relatively sharp distinction between multiple colours or finishes. The separator 150 may be a planar, rigid sheet shaped to conform to the profile of the single cavity compression mould 100.
Patent GB-2505654-A (GB)
Title: Method for generating file relationship data
Inventor: ROGERS SIMON DARRYL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: The application discloses a method of generating, in a media file system comprising a data store and a file record database, file relationship data for a first media file in the media file system. The file relationship data can indicate how the contents of a media file relates to the contents of other media files. The method determines the essence data in the data store from which the first media file was derived, by determining from the file record for the media file in the file record database details of any previous media files in the media file system from which the media file was created. If the media file was not created from any previous media files, the essence data in the data store that constitutes the media file is determined from the file record. If on the other hand the media file was created from any previous media files, the previous steps are repeated for the previous media files. The file relationship data is generated using the details of the determined essence data.
Patent GB-2499485-A (GB)
Title: System for providing trick play operating modes for video streams at the request of a client device.
Inventor: GREMBLER JAN
IPC: H04N5/783
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: A video system 1 for representing pictorial data comprising a server 2 that includes a coder device 5 that can be operated in several active operating modes. The coder device is designed for coding video data V in accordance with the active operating mode and for outputting coded transmission data U. The system further comprises a client 3 that is connected to the server via a network 4 and that is designed for requesting further processing of the coded transmission data received from the coder device. The system is characterised in that in addition to a 'playback' operating mode the coder device is capable of being operated in a trick play mode (i.e. 'stop', 'freeze frame', 'fast forward' and/or 'fast rewind' operating modes) by way of active operating mode, wherein the client determines the active operating mode of the coder device. The enables the client device to select the active operating mode of the coder device with the advantage that the coder only has to encode and the network only has to communicate the data that is currently required by the client (which is significantly reduced when a trick play operating mode has been selected.)
Patent GB-2512845-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Exhaust Filtration Device
Inventor: MEAD BARRY
IPC: F01N3/021
Filed: 2013-04-08
Abstract: An exhaust filter (e.g a diesel particulate filter, catalytic converter, or exhaust muffler) comprises an inlet 12 in fluid communication with an outlet 14 via an expansion chamber 16. The expansion chamber comprises an inner core 22 extending in its longitudinal direction, and the flow of gases through the filter is in a substantially longitudinal direction from the inlet to the outlet. At least one fluid injector 28 may be provided in the flow path between the inlet and the outlet. The inner core may comprise a fluid reservoir, which may supply fluid to the injector. The fluid in the reservoir may be heated by the flow of exhaust gases. Two filtration sections 26a, 26b may be provided around the inner core. The inner core may comprise inlet and outlet gas deflector caps 24a, 24b, at least one of which may be removable. Accelerator tubes may be provided around the core so as to achieve a substantially laminar flow. The tubes may be arced to provide rifling.
Patent GB-2502690-A (GB)
Title: Stabilising a multi-walled structure
Inventor: PATTERSON ROWAN WARRICK
IPC: E02B17/06
Filed: 2013-04-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for stabilising a multi-walled structure, for example stabilising a connection between a wind turbine tower and a supporting structure such as a pile. The structure comprises a first wall 20, a second wall 14 and a filler layer 34, such as grout, sandwiched between the walls. The first and second walls provide first and second sides of the structure. A hole 40 is formed through the walls and filler layer. A hollow open ended tube 52 is inserted through the hole. A peg 68 is inserted through the tube, the peg having on the first side of the structure a head portion having an outer diameter greater than the diameter of the tube. The peg is pulled back through the tube so that the head portion 74 causes the first end of the tube to deform radially outwards beyond the diameter of the tube. A first securing means is secured to a second end of the peg and a second securing means is secured to the second end of the tube. A multi-walled structure is also claimed.
Patent GB-2501989-A (GB)
Title: A combined wheeled cart and rucksack
Inventor: CLIFTON RUSSELL ANTHONY
IPC: A45F4/02
Filed: 2011-02-09
Abstract: A foldable wheeled conveyance and rucksack combination comprising a rucksack 11 with carrying straps 10 and a foldable wheeled conveyance, the conveyance comprising a rear frame 1, 3 and a second or seat frame 7 pivotally mounted with respect to the rear frame and in which the second frame may assume one of two stable positions with respect to the rear frame, the first position being a locked, open, position projecting substantially forwards with respect to the rear frame and the second, folded, position (figure 6) being substantially adjacent the rear frame characterized in that the second frame is within the rear frame when in the second position, and having a rucksack mounting point to which the rucksack is attached, the wheeled conveyance being attached to the rucksack on a side of the rucksack opposite the side to which the carrying straps are attached, the arrangement allowing the wheeled conveyance to be carried on the rucksack which itself is carried on the back of a person. The conveyance may particularly take the form of a stroller for carrying a child, but adults and loads may also be carried.
Patent GB-2501630-A (GB)
Title: Wipes container made of sustainable materials
Inventor: WEISMAN PAUL THOMAS
IPC: A47K10/42
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: A wipes product includes a wipes container filled with at least one wipe substrate. The wipes container is formed at least partially from a first polymer and the first polymer is synthetic and at least partially derived from a renewable resource via a first intermediate monomeric compound. The wipes container includes a lid and a base such that at least one of the lid and the base comprises a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B. Methods of forming a wipes product are also provided.