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Patent GB-2509964-A (GB)
Title: Preventing debris entering down pipe from a gutter
Inventor: WILSON DERICK
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 2013-01-19
Abstract: An apparatus for receiving water from a building structure directs said water to a discharge pipe. The apparatus comprises a channel having an inner surface and an outer surface so as to define a gutter and a hole extending through the first channel to provide an outlet from the gutter to the discharge pipe. A plurality of rib-like structures 902 extend from the inner surface of the channel and over the hole, thereby restricting the access of solid material through the hole and into the discharge pipe. The ribs may extend along the length of the gutter to improve strength. The apparatus may comprise a second gutter section connected along side or end to end with the first section. The gutter section may be provided with sealing plates 904, 906 at its ends, the sealing plates having overflow apertures 906, 907, 909, 910 in them through which water may flow if the outlet is blocked.
Patent GB-2511083-A (GB)
Title: Immunoassay for detecting kratom, Its constituents and their use
Inventor: LOWRY PHILIP
IPC: C07K16/44
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: Antibodies, methods and kits for the detection and quantification of mitragynine and metabolites thereof which are alkaloids of the plant kratom (Mitragyna speciosa).
Patent GB-2512586-A (GB)
Title: Switch arrangement
Inventor: ROUSU SEPPO OLAVI
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: A switch arrangement 216 comprises first and second single pole switches 218, 220. The pole 224 of the first switch 218 can selectively connect to first and second paths 236, 238 whilst the pole 248 of the second switch 220 can also selectively connect to the first and second paths 236, 238. The first switch 218 is configurable for a first mode of operation to connect a radio frequency (RF) signal received at the pole 224 to the first path 236 to form a RF transmitter chain (see figure 3a). The second switch 220 is configurable for the first mode to connect the pole 248 to the first path 236 to form a RF receiver chain for receiving a RF signal (see figure 3b). The first switch 218 is configurable for a second mode to connect a RF signal received at the pole 224 to the second path 238 to form a second RF transmitter chain (see figure 3c). This arrangement does away with the need for a dedicated transmit path and a separate dedicated receive path for the first mode of operation, helping to minimise the number of components in the RF circuitry.
Patent GB-2505979-A (GB)
Title: Cable inlet structure for an earphone
Inventor: LLEWELLYN STEVEN
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: An earphone 12 has a housing 30 with a speaker 34 mounted within the housing. A cable inlet 32 contains a cable 14 that includes a wire connected to the speaker. The cable 14 and the cable inlet 32 have different cross-sectional shapes, such that the cable is in contact with the inner surface of the cable inlet at at least two points 60a-60c on their cross-section over a substantial portion of their length, while a rear volume 54 of the speaker is vented through the cable inlet 32. This ensures that the cross-sectional area through which the rear volume is vented through the cable inlet remains relatively constant, so avoiding changes in sound quality. The earphone may employ active noise reduction and employ a microphone 16 positioned to detect ambient noise approaching the ear of a wearer of the earphone, and the cable may then further include a wire 52 connected to the microphone. A further embodiment employing ANR is described (figs 6 & 7)
Patent GB-2515774-A (GB)
Title: Method of inhibiting an automatic engine stop during steering maneuver
Inventor: ROMANATO ROBERTO
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2013-07-01
Abstract: A method of inhibiting an automatic engine stop in an automotive system (100, fig.1) provided with a controller (450, fig.1) for automatically stopping and starting an internal combustion engine (110, fig.1), and an electric steering system (625, fig.2), wherein an automatic engine stop is inhibited S740 if a supply current (Isuppl) for the electric steering system (625) or if a change of the steering angle is detected S720 during a steering maneuver. Additionally whenever an engine autostop is required an electronic latch (flip-flop) is activated S730 if the conditions are met and the automatic engine stop is deactivated, the autostop being enabled again when the latch is deactivated S760 due to an increase in speed above a predetermined threshold (S760). An advantage of the system is that no additional sensors are required beyond what would already exist for such apparatus.
Patent GB-2520243-A (GB)
Title: Image processor
Inventor: OFFER CHARLES
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 2013-11-06
Abstract: An image processor for processing a temporal sequence of images obtained from one or more image sensors onboard a platform e.g a UAV in order to detect the threat of a collision between the platform and an inbound object. For each image, the image processor identifies features posited to belong to an object and associates the features with ones identified in the preceding image to form pairs of associated features. The pairs of associated features are in turn used for generating and updating tracks that reflect the posited movement of object parts throughout the image sequence. The tracks are evaluated over time to determine whether an impact between the object and the platform is imminent.
Patent GB-2520328-A (GB)
Title: Packaging material for fruit and vegetable produce
Inventor: GRANVILLE RUSSELL STUART
IPC: B65D33/04
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: A packaging material for fruit and vegetable produce comprising a longitudinal band of plastic film 2, and a plurality of longitudinal strips of plastic mesh 4 overlying the plastic film, each strip of plastic mesh being spaced apart from an adjacent strip, the edges of each strip of plastic mesh having an overlying further strip 6 of plastic film bonded through the plastic mesh to the underlying plastic film wherein each strip of plastic mesh is secured to the longitudinal band of plastic film, and wherein the band of plastic film has a series of openings 8 formed therein underlying each of the strips of plastic mesh. The further strips of plastic are preferably bonded by heat sealing. The plastic film and further strip preferably comprise polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). The plastic mesh preferably comprises polypropylene. The packaging material may have a reduced thickness of 30 60 microns for the plastic film and the mesh may have a weight of 8 gsm whilst maintaining the heat sealing ability. The plastic film can receive a print for product information. A corresponding bag and a method of producing the material are also provided.
Patent GB-2525158-A (GB)
Title: Purified water supply system
Inventor: GRANT JON
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A purified water supply system comprises a water container having an outlet leading to a purification device (10, Fig. 3) through which water within the container flows prior to being made available to the consumer. The container is a foldable bag (2, Fig. 3) and has a filter sleeve 1 which is foldable with the bag. The filter forms a pointed tip 4 when unfolded. Preferably, the filter extends across the entire width of the container. The filter can be made from a polymer fibre material, for example polypropylene. The filter may have, or be treated with, a surfactant. The filter may be secured to the inner sides of the bag through connecting tabs 3. Alternatively, the opening edge of the filter may be stitched along each side of the inner surface of the bag. The periphery of the opening of the bag can be provided with a belt or tie (12, Fig. 3) with clips (13, Fig. 3) at each end to allow the bag to be hung up, for example from a post or tree. Thus, water can flow through the system by gravity. Suitably, the invention relates to a portable system for supplying purified water.
Patent GB-2540328-A (GB)
Title: Constant power fault disconnection electronics
Inventor: OLAF HUBER
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: A fault disconnection electronics circuit (FDE) particularly suited to intrinsically safe applications where the supply or source voltage of the circuit to be protected is not fixed, and limiting the maximum power provided to the load is desirable. A typical example may be in a fieldbus application. An electric circuit has a power source 1, 4, a load and an FDE protection circuit, where the FDE circuit comprises a current sense resistor 5, a control device 3, a series element 6 and a voltage reference circuit 8. The reference circuit provides a reference voltage that is inversely proportional to the power source voltage, and the current sense resistor develops a voltage representing the current in the electric circuit. The control device controls the series element using the reference voltage and the voltage developed by the current sense resistor such that the current trip level varies inversely with the source voltage, and a substantially constant maximum power limit is delivered into the load. The transfer function of the voltage reference circuit may linear or non-linear and may be adjusted by a thermal device or microprocessor.
Patent GB-2530574-A (GB)
Title: Angle-sensitive gamma camera with a rotary obstruction
Inventor: HOSNAR LARISA
IPC: G01T7/00
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: The present invention provides an angle-sensitive camera for detecting radiation, including a stationary detector (1) and a set of simultaneously rotating gamma-ray absorbent obstructions or windows in a cylindrical obstruction element (3), rotating about an axis passing through the detector. Detection of the radiation incident from a given direction is hindered twice per device revolution. There are at least two obstructions in fixed positions at angles between 40 and 50 degrees sweeping through a spherical or cylindrical surface surrounding the detector. The azimuthal and elevation angle of the radiation direction translate uniquely into the exact times of detection hindrance during each revolution.
Patent GB-2531561-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with motor between separation stages
Inventor: CHARLES GEOFFREY BOX
IPC: A47L9/22
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner (1, Fig 1) comprises two dirt separation stages 4, 7 through which air is moved by a vacuum motor 6 with an electric driven centrifugal impeller 21. The first separation stage 4 is upsteam of impeller 21and the second separation stage 7 is downstream of the impeller. A plurality of cyclonic separators 40 are arranged around motor 6. Other shown components include cyclonic separator 10, dirt collector 11, 42 outer wall 12, inner wall 13, shroud 14, base 15, motor plenum 5, axial and radial mounts 29, 30 and cover 43.
Patent GB-2540130-A (GB)
Title: A composition and a method for controlling bacterial infection
Inventor: THOMAS PATRICK PATTON
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: A composition for controlling bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract of an animal comprising an oxidoreductase enzyme and its corresponding oxidisable substrate which are capable of producing and releasing hydrogen peroxide in the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. Preferably the oxidoreductase enzyme is glucose oxidase. Preferably the oxidisable substrate is D-glucose. The composition may comprise a peroxide of an organic acid, preferably benzoyl peroxide. The composition may comprise L-cysteine. Preferably the composition may be in the form of granules coated with an enteric coating. Also claimed is a method for controlling bacterial infection of meat comprising administration of the composition to an animal for a period of time immediately prior to slaughtering the animal and processing its meat. Preferably the period of time is between 24 and 48 hours immediately before slaughter. Preferably the composition is administered to poultry. The bacterial infection may be caused by Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp, or Cryptosporidium spp.
Patent GB-2529053-A (GB)
Title: Waste processing apparatus
Inventor: PARKINSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: F23G5/027
Filed: 2015-07-02
Abstract: A pyrolyser 300 comprised of a turnable kiln chamber 302 surrounded by a heating vessel 400 which may be cylindrical, defining a space 404 for hot gasses between them, and a rotatable agitator which may be fixed or mounted to the rotary kiln in this chamber for exciting the hot gas. The agitator may comprise a plurality of elements in the form of internal or external flights, which may be arranged helically or fins, which may be configured to move particulate material along the floor of the heating chamber towards an outlet 410 leading to the heating vessel and introduce a whirl component to the gasses in the chamber. Alternatively, paddles may be utilised to break up pyrolysis waste. This pyrolyser may be part of a wider apparatus 100 including a gasifier and oxidiser 600 for combusting the hot gas which can then be redirected to a heat recovery unit for power generation. Ash formed in the gasifier can be collected in an ash bin through ash ducts 702, 704 which may have a double flap valve.
Patent GB-2538332-A (GB)
Title: Thermal Mapping Method And Apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT BALL
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 2015-07-10
Abstract: The internal temperature at points within a battery is estimated by measuring the temperature with external temperature sensors 15 and using a thermal map 1 or look-up table to estimate the internal temperature from the external measurements. The thermal map may be created by measuring the internal temperatures of a test battery using internal temperature sensors and cross-plotting these with temperatures measured by external temperature sensors. The thermal map may be generated by cycling operations on the battery such as warm-up, charging, discharging, pull-down or heat soak. The operational battery is identical to the test battery having the same external temperature sensors but without the internal temperature sensors. The thermal map is stored in a memory 6 of a battery management system 4. The battery may be used in an electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2530851-A (GB)
Title: Encryption key updates in wireless communication systems
Inventor: PARVATHANENI CHAKRA
IPC: H04W12/04
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: In an aspect, a wireless communication between a transmitter and a receiver involves determining updated keys according to a key management process for MAC layer encryption. Such key is propagated to a transmitter MAC and though a receiver key management process to a receiver MAC. After a delay, transmitter MAC device begins using the updated key, instead of a prior key, for payload encryption. Receiver MAC continues to use the prior key until a packet that was accurately received fails a message integrity/authentication check. Then, the receiver MAC swaps in the updated key and continues to process received packets. The packet data that failed the message integrity check is discarded. Transmitter MAC retries the failed packet at a later time, and if the packet was accurately received and was encrypted by the transmitter MAC using the updated key, then the receiver will determine that the message is authentic and will receive it and acknowledge it.
Patent GB-2528788-A (GB)
Title: Wireless charger with resonator
Inventor: LENIVE VLAD
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: A wireless charger 30 for power transfer to the battery of an electronic device is disclosed that comprises a transmitter, a resonator, antenna or aerial and a conductive path 32 with at least two loops within a plane with opposing clockwise or anti-clockwise current flow directions. The loops may be a combination of adjacent, neighbouring or concentric rings, have more windings, form a figure of eight and may be split into sections defined by connecting conductors which may slide and alter the loop size. The smallest loop may have fewer turns and be located closer to an edge and ferrite materials 36 may be on the underside of the loop. Loop arrangements may strengthen the magnetic flux above the charger footprint and loop adjustability may alter the coupling efficiency with an electronic device.
Patent GB-2543031-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell system controller and associated method
Inventor: JEREMY DAVID BOWMAN
IPC: H01M8/04858
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: A fuel cell stack and corresponding method of operating the fuel cell stack are disclosed. The method 200 comprises determining a maximum allowable current that may be drawn from the fuel cell stack 202; repeatedly determining a magnitude of change to the prevailing maximum allowable current based on a prevailing allowable current ramp rate and an actual measured current of the fuel cell stack 204; updating the maximum allowable current according to the periodically determined magnitude of change 206 and controlling operating parameters of the fuel cell stack according to the prevailing maximum allowable current 208. This arrangement is particularly useful for a fuel cell system being used in a vehicle, so that rapid acceleration of the vehicle, causing a rapid increase to the electric load, does not lead to a failure of the system due to a rapid drop in the voltage and/or rapid rise in temperature within the fuel cell stack.
Patent GB-2534970-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for reducing hydrocarbon emissions from vehicles
Inventor: THO TRUONG HUYNH
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: An apparatus for reducing hydrocarbon emissions from vehicle fuel tanks is provided. The apparatus comprises: a first chamber 102, 202 for accommodating an adsorbent; a second chamber 103, 203 for accommodating an adsorbent; and an inlet 104, 204 which allows vapour from a fuel tank to be introduced into the first chamber 102, 202. A distributor 106, 206 distributes vapour from the fuel tank generally uniformly over a major portion of the surface of the adsorbent in the first chamber 102, 202 when the apparatus is in use and the first chamber 102, 202 and the second chamber 103, 203 contain adsorbent, and the inlet 104, 204 is connected to a fuel tank. The second chamber 103, 203 may reside within the first chamber 102, 202, and may be offset from the centre of the first chamber 102, 202.
Patent GB-2545405-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: Stephen Birtles
IPC: D06N3/00
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: The anti-pollen coating composition comprises a pollen denaturing agent, preferably a zirconium salt, and a carrier, preferably a polymer. The preferred composition also includes a tackifier, fire retardant and anti-microbial agent. The coated fabric is used to cover an architectural opening; it is a window blind. Disclosed is woven polyester 10 coated on one surface with polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVAc) 11 and on the other surface with PEVAc 21 containing anti-fungal agents bis[1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato-O,S]-T-4 zinc and 2-(4-thiazolyl)benzimidazole and fire retardant antimony oxide (Sb2O3), which is then coated with PEVAc 22 containing ammonium zirconium carbonate pollen denaturing agent. Also disclosed is woven polyester (110, figure 2) coated on opposite surfaces with pigmented PEVAc (111, figure 2) and PEVAc (120, figure 2) containing anti-fungal agents, fire retardant, pollen denaturing agent and a tackifier comprising an aqueous dispersion of acrylate and saturated, highly branched, C10 monocarboxylic acid.
Patent GB-2552446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to building materials
Inventor: STEPHEN WARING
IPC: C08J7/04
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coated masonry product comprising a body part coated with a coating material, the method comprises: providing a said body part and a quantity of said coating material in liquid form for coating said body part; providing a mould part presenting a moulding surface; applying to the moulding surface a retardant material adapted to retard the curing of said coating material; placing the coating material and the body part within the mould part such that the coating material is simultaneously in contact with the moulding surface and a surface of the body part; curing those parts of the coating material in contact with the body part; separating the moulding surface from the coating material thereby to expose a surface of the coating material which remains uncured by action of the retardant. The core is preferably polystyrene; the coating preferably a cementitious composition. Also claimed is a moulding apparatus suitable for the above method comprises: a sleeve assembly defining an elongated channel having a substantially uniform cross-sectional moulding profile along its elongate length and comprising a concavity defining said moulding profile for receiving said body to be coated therein with masonry-effect coating material; wherein the sleeve assembly comprises an outer sleeve part and an inner sleeve part removeably insertable into the outer sleeve part for support thereby, wherein the inner sleeve part includes a floor portion bounded at two opposite edges thereof by opposing wall portions which collectively define between them said elongated channel. The walls are preferably made from flexible material to aid removal of the mould.
Patent GB-2548919-A (GB)
Title: Fitting
Inventor: CAROL DALTON
IPC: E03C1/298
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: The fitting 10 comprises a main body 12 with an inlet 14 and an outlet 16, a non-return component 17 between the inlet and outlet and an outlet connector 18. The outlet connector is moveable between a first and a second position where the inlet of the outlet connector is in fluid communication with the outlet of the main body and wherein the alignment of the outlet relative to the main body differs between first and second positions. In another embodiment, the main body comprises first and second portions movably coupled to one another, wherein the outlet connector is movable relative to the main body between first and second positions such that alignment of the outlet of the outlet connector differs between the first and second positions. In another embodiment, the fitting comprises an inlet connector (32, figure 5) coupled to the inlet and a periphery at the inlet end of the one way valve is sealingly clamped between the main body and the inlet connector.
Patent GB-2550141-A (GB)
Title: Subsidiary device for monitoring the internal environment and contents of a tumble dryer
Inventor: BENJAMIN JAMES HARRAWAY
IPC: D06F34/14
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: An electronic device which includes a number of sensors 2 to determine the current internal environment of the machine and its contents, including heat, humidity and motion. The device is able to determine the moisture level of the items within the machine determine if they are wet or dry. Further sensors can determine if the current tumble drying cycle is still active or has completed. By combining these sensor readings the device is able to prevent over drying and under drying of items in a tumble dryer as well as forewarn of overheating which could lead to a fire. The device is controlled by a microcontroller, and may use a light 3 to alert the user, or send a message to an external electronic device such as a smart phone. The device may be battery powered.
Patent GB-2550884-A (GB)
Title: Self-balancing unicycle device with auxiliary support
Inventor: TIMUR ARTEMEV
IPC: B62K11/00
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A self-balancing powered unicycle device 500 has an auxiliary support 550, 555 which is operable in at least a deployed configuration, in which the auxiliary support restricts a leaning of the unicycle device, and a retracted configuration, in which the auxiliary support permits a leaning of the unicycle device under the control of a control system. The auxiliary support(s) 550,555 may be deployed or retracted in response to a control factor of the unicycle 500, such as speed, acceleration, balance, and so on.