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Patent GB-2475448-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine exhaust diffuser with flow divider
Inventor: LINDENFELD JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A gas turbine, eg a land based gas turbine, has an exhaust diffuser (100, fig. 1) with a flow divider or sputter 106 located between the inner wall 103 and the outer wall (104, fig. 1) defining the exhaust gas flow path. The flow splitter 106 is supported from a rigid support structure 107 by an attachment system 108 including a plurality of columns 116, each of which passes through a hole 120 in the inner wall 103. Each column 116 may be attached to the flow splitter 106 by a pin joint 118. Each hole 120 may be sealed by a fluid seal (122, fig.3) that allows relative movement.
Patent GB-2482931-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device having dual state magnetic element
Inventor: INC APPLE
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: Magnetic attachment mechanism comprising a dual state magnet 2302 disposed within the housing 1102 of an electronic device (such as smart phone, personal digital assistant, PDA, tablet computer, music or game or visual player) at a first side wall. The magnet has an inactive state, where it does not affect magnetically sensitive devices, such as Hall Effect sensors and compasses, at an exterior surface 2306 of the first side wall; and an active state, where it provides a peak force to attach a first magnet element 2228 in an accessory unit. State maintaining means, for example a spring, provide retaining force to maintain the magnet in the inactive state. The magnet comprises first and second pluralities of adjacent components having complementary first and second relative size orders and polarity patterns. The magnet changes state when the first magnet in the accessory device aligns with corresponding first and second plurality of magnetic components. The device comprises a display in a top side of the housing, wherein by partially or completely covering the display, the accessory device causes the display to be partially or completely disabled. The attachment mechanism releasably attaches two objects together without fasteners and external intervention.
Patent GB-2476429-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic elevator car dispatching during an elevator system modernization
Inventor: FLYNN MICHAEL P
IPC: B66B1/18
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: An exemplary method is useful for handling passenger requests during an elevator system modernization that includes modernizing elevator cars over time. The modernized elevator cars are capable of servicing destination requests placed outside of an elevator car. Such destination requests include an indication of a desired destination. The exemplary method includes assigning an elevator car to respond to a new pending destination request according to a selected criterion for selecting between a modernized elevator car and an elevator car that has not yet been modernized. The method includes automatically updating the selected criterion responsive to a change in a number of modernized elevator cars.
Patent GB-2492772-A (GB)
Title: NFC antenna with resonant network for FM communication
Inventor: JONES STEVE
IPC: H01Q5/335
Filed: 2011-07-11
Abstract: A communications apparatus 10 has an aerial 12 suitable for transmitting and receiving signals in a near-field communication (NFC) frequency band. A resonant network or tank circuit is connected to the antenna 12, which is configured to adjust a self-resonant frequency of the antenna 12 such that it may transmit or receive in a standard frequency modulated (FM) band. The resonant network may be connected in either a single-ended or differential mode, as may the NFC terminal 18, and may be connected at the antennaâ  s common mode point 28 or at points equidistant from the common mode point 18, such as points half way between the electrical centre 18 and the antenna ends 14, 16. Switches may alter the resonant network from a series-resonant circuit when transmitting FM signals or a parallel-resonant circuit when receiving FM signals. An integrated circuit may be provided with the communication apparatus 10.
Patent GB-2483140-A (GB)
Title: Sleeved Rotor Core Assembly
Inventor: IONS DAVID
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 2011-08-04
Abstract: A rotor core assembly comprises a magnet 4, first and second end-caps 5,6, secured by adhesive 16 to respective ends of the magnet, and a shaft 3 that extends into the magnet and end cap bores, the shaft forming a clearance fit with the magnet and an interference fit with each of the end-caps, an adhesive 18 being located in the clearance. The shaft is inserted into the end cap bore, adhesive being introduced into the magnet bore via tube 40, the insertion of the shaft into the magnet bore creating a wet seal between the shaft and magnet causing adhesive to be drawn into the clearance defined between the magnet and the shaft. Figs 4a-4d illustrate the mounting of a sleeve 7 to the subassembly of end-caps and magnet, the sleeve receiving the sub-assembly within an adhesive bath, the sleeve forming an interference fit with each of the end-caps and a clearance fit with the magnet which retains the adhesive 17 therein. Alternatively, the complete subassembly of sleeve, magnet and end-caps is inserted into an adhesive bath, a notch in the edge of an end cap allowing adhesive to enter (figs 6-8). The adhesives 16-18 may be different.
Patent GB-2503280-A (GB)
Title: Cushioning fabric elements and methods of manufacture
Inventor: CAIN STEPHEN
IPC: A41C3/12
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fabric element 60 comprises applying a layer of an uncured silicone elastomer onto a surface of a first elastic fabric 12 and curing the layer to form an elastic cushioning layer 14, wherein the elasticity of the cured layer is determined by the viscosity of the uncured elastomer. The uncured layer is preferably applied onto the surface of a part of the first fabric arranged inside a cavity (figure 2b). The method may further comprise folding a portion of a second fabric 42 and sandwiching the first fabric between the folded portions. An edge of a third fabric 52 may be arranged on top of the elastic cushioning layer and sandwiched between folded portions of the second fabric. Also disclosed is a fabric element (10, figure 1) comprising an elastic fabric (12) and an elastic cushioning layer (14) in the form of a cured layer of silicone elastomer. The element may be used as a bra strap or to form a trim along the edge of a garment.
Patent GB-2488739-A (GB)
Title: Through-flow capacitive deionization cell
Inventor: SEED LEONARD PAUL
IPC: B01D35/06
Filed: 2010-12-16
Abstract: The capacitive electrodes of the CDI cell are arranged to form a tube. Water to be treated flows through the tube-walls. The CDI electrodes are permeable, and form the tube-walls, whereby the flow passes through the thicknesses of the electrodes and of the spacers. The electrodes may be in the form of concentric tubes, or may be wrapped spirally.
Patent GB-2493826-A (GB)
Title: Guiding and supporting device on a carding machine with a comb-like region and holes for air flow in its upper surface, arranged between a doffer and two nip
Inventor: LEINDERS CHRISTOPH
IPC: D01G15/46
Filed: 2012-07-30
Abstract: Device for a carding machine located between a doffer 5 and two nip rolls 7, 8, in which there is a stationary element 17 located below the stripper 6. The upper surface of the element faces the stripper with one upstream region associated with the nip between the doffer and stripper rolls, and one downstream region, preferably with a comb-like section, associated with the nip between the nip rolls. At least part of the upper surface 19 of the element has openings (which may be between the teeth of the comb element) to allow an air flow. The element is in the form of a supporting and guiding body, to guide the fibre web between the region associated with the nip between the stripper and doffer rollers and the region associated with the nip between the nip rollers.
Patent GB-2505948-A (GB)
Title: Trailer electronic braking system that transmits a trailer identifier comprising an SSID
Inventor: FRY MATTHEW
IPC: B60T7/16
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: A trailer electronic braking system comprising a braking device capable of generating a braking force on a wheel on the trailer. The braking force is applied to brake cylinders and is controllable by a braking ECU 13, which braking ECU13 is connected to a standards compliant communication bus on said trailer. The ECU 13 is adapted to receive data inputs from sensors 5, 6 on the trailer. The system further comprises means to interface to trailer electronics and a communications interface having a 802.11 wireless card adapted to transmit an SSID. The braking system is adapted to transmit a trailer identifier comprising the SSID. The trailer identifier can be paired with a further device previously provided with the trailer identifier. The braking system enables the SSID to be changed to a second SSID when a pre-determined condition is met.
Patent GB-2510803-A (GB)
Title: Trocar assembly
Inventor: MAZUR BENJAMIN
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A trocar assembly comprising a cannula and an obturator comprising: a shaft 2 extending through the cannula; and a head 4 arranged to protrude beyond the cannula where at least a portion of the head comprises an external diameter greater than the cannula internal diameter. The head has a radially extending cut-out 18 such that the head portion is radially collapsible for withdrawal through the cannula. The obturator has a locking member 30 which is received within the cut-out preventing withdrawal of the obturator. The head portion whose external diameter may be substantially equal to the cannula internal diameter may also comprise a shoulder 14 which engages the cannula front end. The head may have a tapering profile. The locking member may slid back axially to unlock the obturator. The obturator and locking member may comprise co-operating interlocking features. The locking member may comprise: an elongated rod extending through the obturator; and at least one radially extending projection 34 engaging with at least a portion of the cut-out. Each projection may be received in a slot in the obturator. The cut-out may comprise one or more radial slots extending axially along both the head and the shaft of the obturator.
Patent GB-2508865-A (GB)
Title: Fluid system comprising two separate fluid chambers having respective heating elements
Inventor: REEVES JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: The fluid system 1 comprises: a first (feed) chamber 2 having a cold fluid inlet 10,12, a first heater 14 and a first temperature controller 16,18 suitable for detecting the temperature of fluid inside the first chamber and controlling activation of the first heater based upon the detected temperature; and a second (dispensing) chamber 4 having a hot fluid outlet 26, a second heater 20 and a second temperature controller 22 suitable for detecting the temperature of fluid inside the second chamber and controlling activation of the second heater based upon the detected temperature. The first and second chambers are in fluid communication with one another via an orifice 8 or passageway. The system is preferably a water heating system whereby water is heated to a higher temperature in the second chamber than the first. The system may include a steam exhaust 28 located on an inclined upper wall 30 of the second chamber so that steam is directed towards the exhaust. The exhaust may have a steam valve, wherein the steam valve closes when water is passing through the outlet.
Patent GB-2511798-A (GB)
Title: Fire detection system
Inventor: SMITH PAUL DAVID
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: A fire detection system suitable for an aircraft, freight transportation vehicle or freight storage facility comprises one or more RFID tags 10 associated with one or more items of freight 4 being transported or stored. The RFID tag 10 is configured to detect a condition indicative of a fire in, or in the vicinity of, the item of freight, for example a temperature rise or the generation of smoke. One or more RFID readers 12 are arranged to read the RFID tags. The RFID reader is connected to, or forms part of, a control system 18. The RFID reader 12 or the control determines whether the RFID tag has detected a fire. The system could also provide a warning, either locally or remotely. The RFID tags could hold data concerning the items of freight to which they are attached. The system might also be also integrated with a fixed fire detector system.
Patent GB-2515260-A (GB)
Title: Power module for a desk
Inventor: LAWRY IAN
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: A power module 701 for a desk 702 comprises a main body 703 having: a top surface 704 presenting at least one socket 705; and at least one side surface 706 presenting at least one socket 707. The main body 703 is configured to be installed relative to an aperture defined in a desk top 708 such that the at least one socket 705 of the top surface 704 is located with the aperture of the desk top 708 and the at least one socket 707 of the side surface 706 is located underneath the desk top 708. The power module 701 may be configured for electrical connection to a mains power supply outlet 709 by a single mains cable 710. The main body 703 is configured to be lowered into the aperture defined in the desk top 708 such that a mounting flange, that extends outwardly of the main body 703, is brought into contact with the upper surface of the desk top 708 allowing the main unit to be suspended from the desk top 708 by the mounting flange. The power module 701 may include a top socket cover (e.g. a flap or roller shutter) that covers a plurality of sockets 705 in the top surface 704. Alternatively, each socket 705 may have a respective individual cover.
Patent GB-2514573-A (GB)
Title: Structure navigation
Inventor: APPLEGATE PHILLIP ROY
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2013-05-29
Abstract: A method and system is provided for navigating through a structure 200 comprising: receiving data representing a map or plan of a structure, the map including a number of locations, and routes between the locations; receiving data representing a user selection of one of the locations on the map; determing a current location from received location marker information, the location marker being positioned in or on the structure; and using the map data to generate data for navigating from the current location to the selected location. The map data may comprise an undirected graph. The structure may be a vessel such as a ship or aircraft carrier wherein a dry route may be selected that only includes internal routes and/or locations of the vessel. Alternatively the structure may be a building or storage facility. The means for receiving the location marker information may be a camera wherein the location marker may be a visual code such as a barcode or QR code applied to a wall or other part of the structure.
Patent GB-2503996-A (GB)
Title: Durable antimicrobial composition including a surfactant
Inventor: KOENIG DAVID W
IPC: A01N25/22
Filed: 2011-12-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having durable antimicrobial activity. The compositions include a carbonate/bicarbonate salt of a quaternary ammonium cation, an organic acid, hydrogen peroxide, a surfactant and a polymer. The polymer is selected from cationic amine polymer-epichlorohydrin adduct, cationic amine polymer- epichlorohydrin resin, poly(methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium) chloride, poly(bis(2-chloroethyl)ether-alt-1,3-bis(dimethylamino)propyl)urea, poly(diallyldimethyl- ammonium) chloride, poly(t-butyl acrylate co-ethyl acrylate co-methacrylic acid), polyethylene oxide, polyquaternium-16, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-67 and combinations thereof. The surfactant is selected from cationic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2516927-A (GB)
Title: A Monitoring Device
Inventor: SKOLNIK MILAN
IPC: G01B5/02
Filed: 2013-08-03
Abstract: There is provided a monitoring device comprising a rigid plastics baseboard 6 with sides 5 which include cells or slots 3 into which are fitted notice portions 2; the baseboard includes a plurality of spaced apart indications 4. The notice portion comprises a holder (8, fig 6) for a photograph and a writeable area 11 and a tab 10 for pushing in and pulling out the notice from the slot.Â AÂ markerÂ Â Â  ( ledger) 3 is moveable in a slot 9 in the baseboard. Typically the baseboard is arranged vertically and the device helps monitor height of a user.
Patent GB-2503136-A (GB)
Title: Method of minimizing wellbore instability
Inventor: ZAMORA MARIO
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A process for reducing wellbore instability includes inputting pre-drilling assessment information into an hydraulics analysis and wellbore stability application, inputting a well plan into the hydraulics and wellbore analysis application, inputting a parameter measured at the wellsite into the hydraulics and wellbore stability analysis application, inputting an observation made at the wellsite into the hydraulics and wellbore stability analysis application, integrating the pre-drilling assessment information, the measured parameter, and the observation into the wellbore strengthening analysis application, and adjusting a drilling fluid parameter in response to the integrated pre-drilling assessment information, the measured parameter, and the observation.
Patent GB-2519588-A (GB)
Title: A method of navigating among a multitude of displayable data entities arranged in a hierarchy, a wearable device and a computer program product
Inventor: LINDHOLM CHRISTIAN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: Navigating among a multitude of displayable data entities arranged to be displayed on a small viewing area of a touch sensitive display screen. A viewing area is defined on the touch screen that is visible to a user, the position of the device with regard to the user is sensed to keep the viewing area visible to the user by moving the displayed image so it remains in view. The orientation of the device relative to the user maybe measured by sensing the current position of the wrist using devices such as gyroscope, accelerometer or camera. One or more areas of the touch screen outside the viewing area are defined as command areas and upon sensing a touch by the user in one of these command areas the information displayed in the viewing area is changed by navigating to a second different level in the hierarchy of data entities. A row of sensors on the edges of the device outside the display screen maybe present and configured to issue commands when detecting user touch.
Patent GB-2512990-A (GB)
Title: Continuous casting furnace for long ingot casting
Inventor: JACQUES MICHAEL P
IPC: B22D11/041
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A continuous casting furnace is configured for efficiently continuously casting ingots, including titanium alloy ingots. The furnace is configured with an internal cutter for cutting an ingot within the furnace interior chamber. The furnace typically includes a first interior chamber in which a continuous casting mold is disposed and a withdrawal chamber which is separable from the first interior chamber to facilitate withdrawal of finished ingots therefrom while casting continues within the first chamber.
Patent GB-2514468-A (GB)
Title: Method of optically locating and guiding a vehicle relative to an airport
Inventor: OVENS NORMAN LEONARD
IPC: G08G5/06
Filed: 2014-03-18
Abstract: A method 300 of optically locating and guiding a vehicle, such as an aircraft, relative to an airport having standardised signage includes generating an image 304 of at least a portion of the airport from an optical sensor mounted on the vehicle. The image is processed to determine the presence of and recognise standardised signage within the image 306, such as runway or taxiway signs or markings, and the location of the vehicle is determined 308 based on the identified signage. The determined location is compared with a predetermined route that the vehicle is intended to follow within the airport 310 and guidance is provided 312 for operation of the vehicle such that the vehicle progresses along the route. The image recognition may also extend to identifying hazards in the generated image.
Patent GB-2510275-A (GB)
Title: Managing airflow provisioning
Inventor: ZHOU RONGLIANG
IPC: F24F7/06
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: In an implementation, a method for managing airflow provisioning in an area comprising a plurality of racks, wherein a plurality of fluid moving devices are to supply airflow to the plurality of racks through a plurality of adjustable vent tiles, includes accessing a model that describes airflow transport and distribution within the area, said model comprising a plurality of parameters, determining values for the plurality of parameters, and implementing the model to partition the area into a plurality of fluid moving device zones of influence with a desired level of overlapping among the plurality of fluid moving device zones of influence.
Patent GB-2515391-A (GB)
Title: Heave compensation and tensioning apparatus, and method of use thereof
Inventor: PLAIN STEVEN
IPC: E21B19/09
Filed: 2014-05-06
Abstract: A heave compensation and tensioning apparatus (10) for use on a floating vessel. Said apparatus includes a frame (12) having an upper section (20) adapted for attachment to an top drive system (120, fig 1) and a lower section (22) adapted to interface with a flowhead assembly (130, fig 1), and a pair of hydraulic cylinders (14) that are fixed to the lower section of the frame. Respective free ends of the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders are operatively associated with the upper section of the frame. The apparatus is also provided with a pair of accumulators which are in communication with pressure vessels and the cylinders by means of a pneumatic fluid line and a primary hydraulic fluid line, respectively. A control valve assembly (65, fig 2a) is arranged to control fluid flow through the primary hydraulic fluid line, allowing the piston rods to retract or extend in response to, and to compensate for, heave of the floating vessel. An isolation valve (74, fig 2a) is operatively disposed on the primary hydraulic fluid line to hydraulically lock the piston rods. The primary hydraulic is further provided with a bypass fluid flowpath comprising a first bypass line (76, fig 2a) and a second bypass line (78, fig 2a). Each piston rod may be hollow and in fluid communication with a respective blind side of each respective cylinder via an aperture in the piston head, defining a gas accumulator.
Patent GB-2528439-A (GB)
Title: A modular sports racket
Inventor: ANDREWS RICHARD
IPC: A63B49/035
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: A modular sports racket comprises a handle portion 20 and, a head portion 30 configured for receiving strings of the racket. One of the head portion and the handle portion comprises an opening 22 the other comprises an insert 32 for insertion into the opening. A sleeve 40 is provided which is configured for placement between the opening and the insert, and may also have a band 70 integrally formed. The sleeve comprises an end wall 44 which extends over an end of the insert. The end wall may be less stiff, and ticker than a side wall 43 of the sleeve. The handle, head and sleeve are selectively interchangeable. The opening may taper such that a mouth 25b is wider than a bottom 25a of the opening, the insert tapering to correspond with the opening. The taper may be greater in a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the racket. The insert may comprise a threaded blind bore 36 such that a fastener can pass through a bore 28 in the opening and engage with the threaded bore. A washer 60 may be disposed between the fastener and the opening.