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Patent GB-2478081-A (GB)
Title: Covering for medical scoping device
Inventor: AXON ANTHONY THOMAS ROGER
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: A sheath or cover 1 having a plurality of moveable, external, angled projecting elements 2 for use with flexible medical scoping devices such as endoscopes or enteroscopes. The projecting elements 2 may be in the form of bristles, spikes, spines, fins, wedges, paddles or cones. Lubrication may be provided on the projecting elements 2. The cover may comprise an over cuff. A method of using the disposable removable cover 1 in medical scoping procedures or examinations. An applicator for assisting in placing the cover 1 about or over a medical device.
Patent GB-2481097-A (GB)
Title: Preventing disengagement between an electrical plug and a charge port on an electric vehicle
Inventor: JANARTHANAM SURIYAPRAKASH AYYANGAR
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2011-05-25
Abstract: A means for preventing disengagement between an electrical plug 18 and a charge port 12 on an electric vehicle comprises at least one projection 42 disposed on the electric vehicle and an actuator 44 to selectively move the projection 42 between locked and unlocked positions. The projection 42 engages the plug 18 and prevents disengagement from the port 12 when the projection 42 is in the locked position. The projection 42 may engage a latching mechanism 26 of the plug 18 to prevent pivotal movement of the latching mechanism 26. The actuator 44 may be electro-mechanical and a logic device 70 may be used to control the actuator 44, wherein the logic device 70 obtains authorisation (e.g. via a user, the vehicle locking system, an identification code from a key fob, when electrical connection is established between the plug 18 and port 12, etc.). The actuator 44 may include a mechanical device to move the projection based on mechanical movement of an input device (e.g. the locking mechanism of a vehicle door).
Patent GB-2492131-A (GB)
Title: Joint
Inventor: PARTON BENJAMIN NICHOLAS
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A joint comprises first, second and third channels, each of which is capable of receiving an elongate element. The channels are joined together in a mutually orthogonal configuration.
Patent GB-2497995-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a steam plant
Inventor: SPASOVA LYUBKA
IPC: F16T1/48
Filed: 2011-12-30
Abstract: A monitoring apparatus 310 for a steam plant comprises a vibro-acoustic sensor 311 associated with a component of the steam plant, the sensor 311 being configured to provide an output indicative of the operating condition of the component. A condition monitoring unit 313 is coupled to the sensor 311 and is configured to analyse the output of the sensor 311 in order to identify characteristics attributed to both live steam and condensate, and to estimate steam leakage and condensate load for the component based on the identified characteristics. The invention also includes a corresponding method of monitoring a steam plant.
Patent GB-2491934-A (GB)
Title: Sensing biomolecules & charged ions in an electrolyte
Inventor: ZAFAR SUFI
IPC: G01N27/414
Filed: 2011-03-01
Abstract: A sensor for biomolecules or charged ions includes a substrate; a first node, a second node, and a third node located in the substrate; a gate dielectric located over the substrate, the first node, the second node, and the third node; a first field effect transistor (FET), the first FET comprising a control gate located on the gate dielectric, and the first node and the second node; and a second FET, the second FET comprising a sensing surface located on the gate dielectric, and the second node and the third node, wherein the sensing surface is configured to specifically bind the biomolecules or charged ions that are to be detected.
Patent GB-2489894-A (GB)
Title: Fibrous structures
Inventor: MANIFOLD JOHN ALLEN
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2011-01-31
Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Tensile Ratio of greater than 0.5 as measured according to the Tensile Strength Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Flexural Rigidity (GM Flexural Rigidity or GM Flex) of less than 195 mg*cm2/cm as measured according to the Flexural Rigidity Test Method described herein and/or a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 935 g/cm and/or a Machine Direction Modulus (MD Modulus) of less than 845 g/cm, are provided.
Patent GB-2506591-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing secure services using a mobile device
Inventor: BOUDA MOHAMMED CHAKIB
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A method of providing secure services using a mobile device in which the mobile device sends financial account identification data and device identification data to a server. The server generates a public/private key pair and sends the public key to the mobile device. The mobile device encrypts an entered user identity verifier (e.g. PIN code) using the public key, and sends the encrypted PIN to the server. The server verifies the PIN, and compares the device identification data to stored data to verify the device. If both verifications are successful, the server sends a validation message to the mobile device. The mobile device establishes communication, by NFC for example, with a service provider device (e.g. a POS terminal, door, computer system or network or gateway) and sends the validation message and account identification data to the service provider device. The service provider device sends service data regarding a requested service and service provider device data to the mobile device, the mobile device encrypts the service data and sends the service device data to the server. The server verifies the service provider device and sends service authorization data to the service provider device which then confirms that the service authorization data is valid and executes the requested service.
Patent GB-2506927-A (GB)
Title: Cell voltage monitoring connector system for a fuel cell stack
Inventor: HORLOCK MARK PHILLIP
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: An electrical connection system for cell voltage monitoring in a fuel cell stack. A fuel cell stack assembly has a plurality of fuel cells disposed in a stacked configuration, each cell having a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) sandwiched between an anode flow field plate and a cathode flow field plate. The flow field plates each extend to a lateral face of the fuel cell stack and each have an exposed portion generally coplanar with the lateral face of the fuel cell stack surface. A connector assembly has an array of contacts each configured to bias against, and form electrical contact with, a respective one of selected flow field plates at a contact zone thereof and each contact is biased against its respective flow plate in a direction in the plane of the respective flow field plate. The exposed portion may be an exposed edge of the respective flow field plate and each contact is biased against the exposed edge of its respective flow plate. Alternatively, the exposed portion may be a buckled or folded peripheral portion of the respective flow field plate and each contact is biased against the buckled or folded portion of its respective flow plate.
Patent GB-2497839-A (GB)
Title: Speaker docking station with flexible cable arrangement
Inventor: LEUNG WILSON WAI SING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: A speaker docking station 100 for a media player, such as a tablet computer or mobile phone, comprises a housing 10 having a seat 30 for supporting the media player in either of one of two positions, a connector 32, an operating circuit (50 in Figure 11) for processing an audio signal from the media player via the connector, and at least one speaker driver (40 in Figure 11), where the connector is connected to the operating circuit by a flexible cable 60 extending outside the housing, the seat has a void 33 for accommodating the connector when the media player is resting in a first position (Figure 6), and the cable is of a sufficient length that the connector will remain in connection with the media player when turned to a second position (Figure 8). The first and second positions may be portrait and landscape orientations. The seat may be a one-piece structure having a hole or recess acting as the void.
Patent GB-2499697-A (GB)
Title: Multiprocessor system with an index to a second processor's cache in a first processor
Inventor: SHEARER ROBERT A
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2012-12-10
Abstract: In a multiprocessor system, the processors have separate caches, each associated with a single processor. A first processor has a first directory containing an index to the cache associated with the first processor. It also has a directory containing an index to a second cache associated with a second processor. When the first processor requires a data value, it searches the indexes to see if the value is in either cache. If it is in the first cache, the first processor retrieves it from that cache. If it is in the second index, the first processor sends a request for the data to the second processor. If it is in neither cache, the processor retrieves in from a lower level cache or main memory. The first processor may inject the request into an execution unit of the second processor. The request may be queued, if it cannot be injected immediately.
Patent GB-2512815-A (GB)
Title: A filter holder for an espresso coffee machine
Inventor: GORT-BARTEN ALEX
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A filter holder for an espresso coffee machine comprises a handle (1) and an outer holder (2), which outer holder is adapted to receive either a coffee container having a filter, the filter having a plurality of perforations adapted to allow passage of liquid coffee from the coffee container or a coffee capsule through a flow path to a dispensing spout. The flow path includes an intermediate chamber 15 leading to an outlet throat 16, the throat being in direct fluid communication with the dispensing spout. In an alternative arrangement, the filter may comprise filter plate having a plurality of upstanding elements adapted to tear, in use, a surface of a coffee capsule, and a plurality of perforation adapted to allow passage of coffee from the capsule through a flow path to the outlet. The outlet may comprise an elongate channel with two opposed spouts 6, 7 extending in opposite direction to allow coffee to be discharged into two cups. The cross-sectional area of the throat may be smaller than the cross-sectional area of the spout.
Patent GB-2500796-A (GB)
Title: High-capacity single-trip lockdown bushing and method to operate the same
Inventor: GETTE NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: The lockdown bushing 25 includes a tubular body 27 that carries a locking ring 41 and an energizing ring 43 about an upper portion of the tubular body. The energizing ring includes a cam portion 45 interposed between the locking ring and the tubular body so that the cam portion and the locking ring overlap along mating cam surfaces in an unset position. A running tool carries the lockdown bushing to land on a casing hanger. The running tool is actuated to drive the energizing ring downward so that the mating cam surfaces interact to move the locking ring radially outward into engagement with wickers formed in a wellhead.
Patent GB-2515011-A (GB)
Title: Power generating equipment
Inventor: GERMAIN CHRISTOPHER MELVILLE
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2013-06-10
Abstract: A system for attaching power generating equipment such as a tidal turbine 20 to a support structure 1, comprises a releasable winch 21 with a flexible winch tether 3. The winch tether 3 has a male coupling member 4 which is coupled to a female coupling member 5 of the support structure by latch members 11. The coupling members 4, 5 may be connected using an ROV, and the winch is used to pull the turbine 20 onto the support structure 1. The turbine 20 is then docked e.g. with a clamp (not shown) onto the support structure, and service connections are made between the turbine 20 and the support structure 1 e.g. by a stab plate. This connection may release the latches 11 so that the winch 21 and tether 3 can be completely removed.
Patent GB-2516446-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of n-substituted pyrazole compounds and products of the same
Inventor: BRISTOW JAMES TIMOTHY
IPC: C07D231/44
Filed: 2013-07-22
Abstract: 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulphinyl pyrazole (fipronil) is provided in a crystalline polymorphic form exhibiting in an X-ray powder diffractogram recorded using Cuâ€”KÎ± radiation at 25Â° C, at least 3 of the following reflexes: 2Ó¨ = 11.66 Â± 0.2 (1) 2Ó¨ = 14.36 Â± 0.2 (2) 2Ó¨ = 16.72 Â± 0.2 (3) 2Ó¨ = 18.54 Â± 0.2 (4) 2Ó¨ = 20.56 Â± 0.2 (5) 2Ó¨ = 22.88 Â± 0.2 (6) 2Ó¨ = 32.12 Â± 0.2 (7). A process for the preparation of 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethyl sulphinyl pyrazole (fipronil) in the aforementioned form comprises i)preparing a solution of a solid form of fipronil in a solvent comprising dichloromethane and butyl ethanoate; ii) effecting crystallization of fipronil from the solution; and iii) isolating the resulting precipitate. In another aspect, a pesticidal composition comprising the fipronil polymorph. In yet another aspect, the use of the fipronil polymorph in the control of pests at a locus.
Patent GB-2507620-A (GB)
Title: Polyaxial bone anchor with pop-on shank and pivotable retainer
Inventor: JACKSON ROGER P
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2011-11-01
Abstract: A polyaxial bone anchor 1 comprising a receiver 10 defining a chamber 76 communicating with a channel 62, the channel 62 being sized and shaped for receiving a portion of a longitudinal connecting member 21, the chamber 76 communicating with a lower opening 95 and the chamber 76 having a sidewall surface, a shank 4 having a threaded body 24 integral with an upper portion and a first axis A being located centrally and parallel to the body, the shank body extending out of and downwardly from the receiver lower opening. A retainer 12 located in the chamber prior to upward loading of the shank 4 and a top load insert 14, the anchor 1 characterised in that the upper portion 8 has a first convex surface with a first radius with respect to the first axis, the shank having a second curved surface near the bottom of the upper portion, the second curved surface having a second radius with respect to the first axis that is the same as the first radios. The first convex surface 44 located at substantially a top of the upper portion 8, the retainer 12 being resilient and open and having a third convex outer surface with a third radius with respect to the first axis, the third radius being substantially equal to the first radius when the retainer 12 is in a substantially neutral, non-expanded state, the retainer 12 being expandable in the chamber 76 about the shank upper portion 8 and receiving the first convex surface there through to capture the shank upper portion 8 in the chamber 76. The retainer 12 being joined to the shank 4 at an interface located along the shank upper portion 8 between the first convex surface and the shank body. The interface being at least one of cylindrical, frusto-conical and curved geometry. The retainer 12 and shank 4 being joined in relationship to one another and in pivotal relationship with the receiver sidewall surface prior to locking the retainer 12 against the receiver 10. The inset 14 having a lower surface radiused to mate with the shank upper portion first radius in engagement with at least a portion of the shank first convex surface. The insert 14 being located between the shank upper portion 8 and the portion of the longitudinal connecting member 21 located in the receiver channel.
Patent GB-2507705-A (GB)
Title: Detection of neurodegenerative disease
Inventor: NEWMAN DAVID
IPC: G01N21/17
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: The application is directed to apparatus and methods for detecting iron containing proteins, eg. ferritin, transferrin etc., in bodily fluids, eg. whole blood, serum, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), using a magneto-optic technique, especially based on the Cotton-Mouton effect. These proteins serve as sensitive biomarkers for disruption of iron homeostasis and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS etc. In one embodiment, an apparatus for transmission measurements (10) comprises a light source (12), a polariser (14), and a sample cell (16) for containing a liquid sample under analysis. A photodetector (18) is positioned near the rear face of the cell to detect light transmitted through the cell. The output of the detector is analysed by a computer or microprocessor (20) as a function of a modulating magnet field generated by magnet (22).
Patent GB-2509279-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Insulator Casing
Inventor: ESCAMILLA EDUARDO
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2012-10-11
Abstract: Systems, processes, and manufactures are provided that employ a casing associated with an electrical component to provide some, most, substantially all or all electrical insulative protection necessary for the electrical component. This casing may be further employed with potting or other materials to supplement and add additional or different protections for the component. These additional protections can include additional insulative resistance, thermal protection, moisture protection and other buffers to and from the environment.
Patent GB-2526880-A (GB)
Title: Melt-growth of single-crystal alloy semiconductor structures and semiconductor assemblies incorporating such structures
Inventor: GARDES FREDERIC YANNICK
IPC: H01L29/161
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A single-crystal alloy semiconductor structure or method of fabricating the same comprising: forming a seed 7 containing an alloying material on a substrate 3; providing a structural form 11 of a host material on the substrate which is crystallized to form the single-crystal alloy semiconductor structure, the structural form comprising a main body 31 which extends from the seed and a plurality of elements 33 connected in spaced relation to the main body; applying heat such that the structural form has a liquid state; and cooling such that the structural form nucleates at the seed and crystallizes as a single crystal to provide an alloy semiconductor structure. In one embodiment, the plurality of elements provide reservoirs of the alloying material in liquid state, such that successive ones of the plurality of elements act to maintain, in liquid state, an available supply of the alloying material to a growth front of the single crystal in the main body of the respective structural form. In one embodiment the host material may be germanium and the alloying material may be silicon.
Patent GB-2513272-A (GB)
Title: Application for creating photo albums
Inventor: UBILLOS RANDY
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2013-01-03
Abstract: Some embodiments provide an image organizing and editing application for creating a photo album/journal. In some embodiments, the application allows a user to select media content and creates the journal by populating it with the selected content. To create a designed layout, the application of some embodiments chooses certain images to be larger than other images in the journal. That is, the application may identify an image that is captioned or marked as a favorite, and present that image at a higher resolution than some other images.
Patent GB-2516380-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst and method of preparation
Inventor: BERGEAL DAVID
IPC: B01J37/03
Filed: 2012-03-05
Abstract: A method of making a supported catalytic species comprising an alloy of at least two metals, comprises the steps of: combining a particulate support material, a solution of a first metal compound, a solution of a second metal compound, and a solution of an alkaline precipitating agent to form a slurry mixture; agitating the resultant mixture; and contacting the solids with a reducing agent, wherein the first metal in the first metal compound and the second metal in the second metal compound is each independently selected from the group consisting of gold, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, silver, osmium and ruthenium; and wherein the first metal is not the same as the second metal. Also disclosed is a catalyst particle comprising a support material, Pd and Au is which â¥70% of the Au and â¥70% of the Pd are present in the form of an alloy of Pd and Au; the average metalcrystallite size of the alloy is <15 nm after aging in air for 48 hours at 750 OC with a total of 0.1-10% be weight of Pd and Au. A method or preparing a catalysed substrate, and a catalysed substrate are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2522947-A (GB)
Title: An umbrella device
Inventor: JONES CRISTINA
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: An umbrella device, comprising a body 7; a mechanism 5 for attachment to an independent structure; a deployment means arranged to distance an umbrella frame from the body; a canopy 2 secured to the umbrella frame, said frame extending outwardly from a support member that connects the body and frame. Preferably: the body is an elongated sleeve or tube, wholly contains the umbrella for storage, shielding it from dirt, rainwater or moisture and includes perforations or a mesh for drainage; the frame comprises ribs 3 extending from a central sliding boss 6; the ribs and boss are spring biased to open; attachment mechanism 5 comprises tightening, locking, and resiliently deformable mechanisms, allows articulation in a plurality of axes, and rotation between the body and the structure; deployment means comprise a telescopic support member, contained within the body; umbrellas apex has a handle 88; said independent structure could be a stroller.
Patent GB-2523863-A (GB)
Title: Imageable polymers
Inventor: HOHN STÃ PHANE
IPC: C08J3/075
Filed: 2014-09-05
Abstract: A hydrogel comprising 1,2-diol or 1,3-diol groups acetalised with a radiopaque species, the radiopaque species comprising one or more covalently bound radiopaque halogens. Preferably the radiopaque species is acetalised in the form of a cyclic acetal. The hydrogel may comprise polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The radiopaque species may be iodine or bromine, preferably iodinated or brominated phenyl groups. The hydrogel may be in the form of a microsphere or microparticle, preferably having a radiopacity of 500HU or greater. A further aspect of the invention is a composition comprising the hydrogel with a therapeutic agent absorbed into the hydrogel matrix. A method of making the radiopaque polymer comprising reacting a polymer comprising 1,2-diol or 1,3-diol groups with a radiopaque species capable of forming a cyclic acetal under acidic conditions. A method of making radiopaque hydrogel microspheres comprising swelling a pre-formed hydrogel microsphere with 1,2-diol or 1,3-diol groups in a solvent, mixing the swollen microsphere with a solution of radiopaque species capable of forming a cyclic acetal under acidic conditions and extracting the microspheres. A method of treatment wherein the hydrogel is administered into a blood vessel to embolise the blood vessel, preferably associated with a solid tumour.