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Patent GB-2507102-A (GB)
Title: Electronic inhalation device
Inventor: LORD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A24F40/51
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: An electronic inhalation device comprises a power cell 22 and a computer 20, where the computer 20 comprises a computer processor, a memory and an input-output means; wherein the device further comprises a pressure sensor 16 and a temperature sensor 18. The computer 20, pressure sensor 16 and temperature sensor 18 may be provided on the same circuit board 14, and the pressure sensor 16 and temperature sensor 18 may be a combined sensor. The pressure and temperature sensors 16, 18 are preferably provided at the tip end, remote from the mouthpiece end with its air outlet 6, and are used to measure ambient pressure and temperature and enable accurate control of the device. The device is preferably an electronic cigarette, and may include a vaporiser 10 with a liquid store 8 and heater 12.
Patent GB-2508915-A (GB)
Title: A thrust washer for a sliding bearing
Inventor: GEORGE JAMES
IPC: F16C17/04
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: A thrust washer 200 for a sliding bearing is provided. The thrust washer 200 comprises: a metallic substrate layer 206 having an axial substrate face 210; and a polymer layer 208 on the axial substrate face 210 and having an axial polymer face opposed to the axial substrate face. The axial polymer face 202 is profiled and has at least one oil distribution groove 204, and one of the substrate layer 206 and the polymer layer 208 is a machined layer having a thickness that varies in correspondence with the at least one oil distribution groove 204.
Patent GB-2510183-A (GB)
Title: Drumhead for a snare drum comprising a drumskin folded around a circular support ring
Inventor: WATT DAVID
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A drumhead for a snare drum or marching drum comprising a drumskin 5 which is folded around a circular support ring 1. The drumskin is then attached to itself on the underside of the playing surface, which has the effect of locking the drumskin between the rim of an anchor ring 4 and the drumskin playing surface. The circular support ring may be made of steel, copper, brass, aluminium, plastic or epoxy resin. The drumskin made be made from carbon fibre or plastic material. The drumskin may be fixed to itself using epoxy resin, contact adhesive or other types of glue.
Patent GB-2500097-A (GB)
Title: A partition panel for a panel system comprising extendable and retractable wheels
Inventor: PEGRUM MICHAEL BARRIE
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a panel structure 11 for a demountable partition system usable for dividing a room or for forming rooms and/or corridors or other structures. The panel structure has two opposite major faces 14 & 15 positioned in an upright orientation with other such panel structures of the system. The panels comprise one or more wheels or castors 27 movable using a gearbox mechanism 29 & 30 between an extended, ground-contacting position, and a retracted position within the panel structure. The panel may be a bullet proof or acoustic panel. A later embodiment relates to a base unit comprising one or more wheels or castors 27 movable using a gearbox mechanism 29 & 30 between an extended, ground-contacting position, and a retracted position. Still further embodiments relate to a bullet proof cover plate (900 figure 8D) for a panel structure; and a trolley (1001 figure 10) for use with a panel structure.
Patent GB-2501358-A (GB)
Title: Closed cell infrared reflective materials
Inventor: CONOLLY BRIAN JOHN
IPC: A41D31/02
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: An infra-red reflective composite fabric comprising a closed cell foam layer 201 between at least two other layers such that a metal layer faces the foam layer. Preferably there is layer of knitted, woven or non-woven textile 203 which may be adhered to a porous film or membrane. The foam layer may be formed with apertures, holes or indents 400 that may be embossed or moulded. This creates air gaps between regions of the foam and metallic layers. These regions may be circles, diamonds, squares, hexagons, honeycombs or other polygons. The metal layer may comprise Al, Cu, Au, Zn, Mg, Ti, Ag or an alloy and the layer may be formed sputtering, printing or spraying. There may also be a functional layer of metal oxide, a hydrophilic compound, a fluorinated monomer, a sol-gel or a biocide which may be formed by vacuum vapour deposition. A garment comprising the composite is also claimed.
Patent GB-2510922-A (GB)
Title: Fault Current Limiter
Inventor: LANSBERG DMITRY
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: A fault current limiter comprises a magnetically saturable core 301, a first DC coil 311 wound around a first portion of the core, with the first DC coil being arranged to saturate at least part of the core in normal conditions, a first AC coil 321a wound around a second portion of the core, wherein the first AC coil is arranged to desaturate at least part of the core during first AC half-cycles in fault limiting conditions and a second AC coil 321b wound around a third portion of the core, wherein the second AC coil is arranged to desaturate at least part of the core during second AC half-cycles in fault limiting conditions. The first and second AC coils are connected in series between a first phase AC source and a load. The fault current limiter also comprises at least one electromagnetic screen 331a, 331b placed around an appropriate portion of the core between the AC and DC coils to reduce coupling between the AC and DC coils.
Patent GB-2512609-A (GB)
Title: Total knee replacement prosthesis assembly
Inventor: FITZPATRICK NOEL
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 2013-04-03
Abstract: A total knee replacement prosthesis assembly comprising a femoral component 20 and a tibial component. In one embodiment the tibial component comprises a tibial platform and a bearing component 40 between the femoral component and the tibial platform. The bearing can rotate relative to the tibial platform. The superior surface of the tibial platform has an abutment (35, see figure 9) extending away from it, to limit rotation of the bearing component. The posterior face of the abutment may be planar. The inferior surface of the bearing component may have a recess to receive the abutment, having two angled surfaces (43a, 43b, see figure 8) to limit rotation. The tibial component and femoral component may each have a stop to prevent hyperextension of the joint (27, 54, see figure 6). The condyles and the condyle depressions 53 may be curved only in the sagittal plane. The tibial stem (34, see figure 2) may be medially offset compared to the tibial platform 32.
Patent GB-2503788-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a degradation of integrity of a process control system by checking the files expecting to be present in the system profile
Inventor: JONES AARON C
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a method to identify a degradation of integrity of a process control system. The method includes identifying a file on a file system of the process control system. Next, the method determines if the file is identified in a system profile, the system profile identifying the files expected to be present. A degradation of integrity of the process control system is identified when the file is not identified in the system profile. The method may compare the hash value of the file to a stored hash value. The method may also identify a network communication, compare a property of the network communication to a stored property of network communications in the system profile and identify a degradation of the process control system when the property does not match the stored property in the system profile.
Patent GB-2518402-A (GB)
Title: A Package of potatoes and a method of packaging potatoes
Inventor: GARVIN GILLIAN
IPC: B65B25/04
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A package of potatoes contained within a bag, on a tray or in a box, wherein the potatoes are at least partially coated or covered in bark chippings, the bark chippings preferably comprising the bark from coniferous trees, more preferably one or more of spruce, pine or Douglas fir. In one embodiment the bark chippings comprise matured bark, wherein the chippings have been stacked in one or more windrows or piles and matured for a sufficient time to remove odour from the chippings.
Patent GB-2521163-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor pressure sensor
Inventor: WIEL APPOLONIUS JACOBUS VAN DER
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: A semiconductor pressure sensor for measuring an external pressure exerted on the sensor comprises a membrane and a bridge. The bridge has first and second resistor pairs (P1, P2), arranged on first and second side portions (S1, S2) of the membrane (2) which can be rectangular, square circular or elliptical in shape. The first resistor pair (P1) comprises a first and a second resistor (R1, R2) having elongated piezo-resistive strips connected in series, and located closely together, such that R1 and R2 have substantially the same temperature. Their separation is less than half that of the largest dimension of the membrane. The sensor has a reduced sensitivity to a temperature gradients over the membrane and to a non-uniform stress gradients caused by packaging. It is also less sensitive inhomogeneous disturbing electric field perpendicular to the sensor. The piezo-resistive strips (8, 9) of the first and second resistor may be oriented in orthogonal directions of maximum piezo-resistive coefficients. A second bridge may be added outside the membrane (2), for compensating for package pressure.
Patent GB-2522840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical connection arrangements
Inventor: ALLCOCK MIKE
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A connection arrangement 10 comprises first and second parts 12, 14 to provide electrical connection for terminals 16, 18. The first and second parts can be brought together to form a mechanical connection, thereby connecting the electrical terminals 16, 18. A releasable retention arrangement 20 retains the first and second parts in the connected condition. A latch member (46, figure 1) carried by and movable relative to the first part and can engage keeps 24 carried by the second part. A release member 26 is mounted on the second part and coupled with the latch member when the first and second parts are in connection. The release member is movable to cause the latch member to release the keeps 24.
Patent GB-2516518-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for monitoring the condition of subsea parts, particularly cable connectors
Inventor: BAGLEY PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: C09D7/63
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: A subsea monitoring device comprises a metal part (12) disposed in a polymeric sheath (11,14), and means (10) for providing a sensible indication of pH at an interface between the part and the sheath. The part may be the metal shell of a connector. When a cable (13) extends from the connector, adjacent the connector the cable would be covered by the polymeric sheath. The said means (10) may comprise a chemical indicator and the sheath is preferably sufficiently translucent to allow visual observation of the indicator. The chemical indicator may comprise phenolphthalein.
Patent GB-2512709-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof footwear
Inventor: BURMAN MARK ROBERT
IPC: A43B23/04
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: Waterproof footwear comprising a one piece moulded EVA upper 11 having a rigid toe cap 15 applied to the exterior of the upper, the toe cap having a cover 19, the edges of which are affixed to the upper. The footwear preferably has a sole of nitrile rubber. The toe cap may comprise metal or a rigid composite and the toe cap cover may comprise thermoplastic polyurethane. The toe cap may be encased by a moulding of the toe cap cover, and secured by adhesive. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing such an item of footwear, and an item of footwear comprising a one piece moulded upper and a toe cap of a contrasting colour.
Patent GB-2524249-A (GB)
Title: Image Processing
Inventor: RAGHOEBARDAYAL SHARWIN WINESH
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A method of processing an input image representing at least a part-spherical panoramic view with respect to a primary image viewpoint comprises mapping regions of the input image to regions of a planar image according to a mapping 500 which varies according to latitude relative to a horizontal reference in the input image plane. The mapping is such that ratio of the number of pixels in an image region in the input image to the number of pixels in the corresponding region in the planar image, generally increases with increasing latitude. In addition, the planar image could be divided into vertical portions (790) which are then allocated to different sub-images (770). Independent claims are also included for the reverse process (decoding) of the mapping disclosed above. The method could find application in the transmission of data for head-mounted displays, HMD (820).
Patent GB-2524732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to lock decoders
Inventor: JENNINGS DAVID
IPC: E05B19/20
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A lock decoder comprises a plate 4 with series of indicators 15 of bitting code which may be holes or markings, at least one pick lever 2, 3 with feeler 9 at one end and a pointer overlaying the plate 4 to indicate the bitting code of the required tumbler/key formation. A light source, such as fluorescent or phosphorescent backing plate 14, is secured to the decoder to shine light through the plate 4 to illuminate the bitting pattern of holes or markings. The bitting pattern may comprise a grid of rows and columns representing the tumbler positions and depths. Where the indications are markings the plate may be translucent. The glow in the dark plate 14 may attach by clips 13. A tensioner arm 10 may be provided allowing use as a 2-in-1 decoder and pick.
Patent GB-2526321-A (GB)
Title: A casing arrangement
Inventor: CARE IAN COLIN DEUCHAR
IPC: F02C7/32
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: A fibre-reinforced composite casing for a gas turbine engine has a circumferentially extending flange or rib 116 defining a projection. A metal cap 160 is attached around the flange or rib. In use, ancillary components may be attached to the metal cap 160. The cap may be secured to the flange or rib via mechanical surface features 170 or adhesive. A layer of material may be interposed between the cap and flange or rib to provide damping or galvanic isolation. The cap provides an evenly distributed load to the flange or rib.
Patent GB-2512245-A (GB)
Title: Connector modules having optical connectors moveable between a retracted position and an extended position
Inventor: MEGASON GEORGE D
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2012-01-06
Abstract: A plurality of connector modules are mounted to a support frame. The connector modules have respective optical connectors to optically connect with respective electronic devices, where the optical connectors are moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The optical connector of a first of the connector modules is retractable and extendable independently of a second of the connector modules.
Patent GB-2519631-A (GB)
Title: Clamp
Inventor: MARVIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16B2/18
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: A clamp 10 for clamping a first structure (20, fig 1), against a second structure (28, fig 1) comprising a first fixed component 12, and a second moveable component 14. One of the components has a spindle 36 extending along an axis of rotation, and a first helical cam surface 38 that faces in a direction extending along the spindle. The other of the components has a bore 41 for receiving the spindle, a second helical cam surface 40 that confronts and contacts the first cam surface and a clamping surface 44. The cam surfaces are shaped, positioned and arranged relative to each other so in use, rotation of the second component relative to the first component about the axis, moves the second component axially along the axis and causes the clamping surface to engage the first structure and urge it into contact with the second structure. Optionally, an anti-rotation device that can take the form of biasing means 39, 45 is provided for biasing the second component towards the first component so as to engage the first cam and second cam surfaces. The cam surfaces may have a smooth surface, or toothed to form a ratchet.
Patent GB-2518523-A (GB)
Title: Retaining device for fastening an electronic device in a motor vehicle
Inventor: SKOLIMOWSKI KRZYSTOF
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: A retainer suitable for receiving a holder 30 that holds an electronic device in a vehicle, the retainer having a shaft 4 for insertion of the receiving portion 30. Each of the receiving device 30 and the retainer has a magnet and/or magnetically polar element 28, 32 which interacts with that of the other portion when they are brought in proximity. A flap 6 covers the shaft 4 and a locking bar element 10 maintains the open or closed position of the flap 6. The locking bar element 10 moves from the closed configuration to the open position when the magnetic interactive elements 28, 32 are brought together.
Patent GB-2530764-A (GB)
Title: Simulation system user interface
Inventor: JONES MARTIN ALAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2014-10-01
Abstract: Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) is a data communication standard published by the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organisation (SISO) relating to the interconnection of simulators (e.g. pilot/flight simulators and mission/airspace controller simulations). It includes audio/voice communication capabilities. The invention focuses on providing a simulated radio for voice communications in the simulations. In particular it proposes a touchscreen interface with icon based controls for setting frequencies (Fig. 5), channels (Fig. 4), volume levels/balance (Fig. 6) and activating push to talk (PTT) functionality. Simulation of vehicles other than aircraft is envisaged in the application, as well as communication protocols other than DIS. The simulated radio may include functionality absent from that which is being simulated.
Patent GB-2531350-A (GB)
Title: Embedded magnetic component transformer device
Inventor: KNELLER QUINN ROBERT
IPC: H01F38/08
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A compact, embedded, isolation transformer, or a method of making the same, comprises a magnetic core 304 housed in a cavity 302 within an insulating substrate with windings formed around the core 304 by conductive traces 410, 420, 430 interconnected by conductive connectors (vias or pins) 311, 312, 321, 322, 331, 332 extending through the substrate. A first winding is spaced from a second winding and a conductive element 440 is provided in the gap X1 between the said windings. The said conductive element 440 may be a grounded member which is co-planar with the traces and which is arranged to at least partially providing an electrostatic shield between the first and second windings. The conductive element 440 may be a conductive plane or conductive connectors, such as vias or pins, which extend in the gap between the conductive connectors of the first and second windings. The first winding may be a primary winding of the transformer and the second winding may be an auxiliary winding of the transformer. The high leakage inductance, compact, embedded, isolation transformer could be used in a self-resonant converter circuit involving a Royer circuit.
Patent GB-2531707-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: SIMON JOHN LANGDALE
IPC: F16L55/32
Filed: 2014-10-19
Abstract: A robot drive assembly 111B for moving a robot along a substantially cylindrical pipeline within the pipeline comprises a first body having a first axis arranged to be oriented, in use, substantially parallel to or coincident with a longitudinal axis of a pipeline; a motor drive 110M1 coupled to the first body; and a worm screw member 112WE coupled to the first body, the worm screw member 112WE carrying an external helical thread about a screw axis thereof, the motor drive 110M1 being arranged to cause rotation of the worm screw member 112WE about the screw axis relative to the first body; at least one drive wheel member 111R configured to engage an internal wall of the pipeline, the at least one drive wheel member 111R being arranged to be rotatably driven by the helical thread of the worm screw member 112WE to cause translation of the assembly within a pipeline.
Patent GB-2522760-A (GB)
Title: User designed active noise cancellation (ANC) controller for headphones
Inventor: ALVES ROGERIO GUEDES
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: A method and system for providing active noise cancellation (ANC) for headphones worn by a user. When the user is wearing the headphones in a quiet environment, a user may initiate determination of a plant model of each ear-cup 402 specific to the user. The plant model is based on at least one reference audio signal provided by a speaker 408 in each ear-cup and an audio signal captured at the same time by a microphone 406 located within each ear-cup. When the user is wearing the headphones in a target noise environment, the user may utilize a remote computer 412 to initiate determination of at least one operating parameter of a controller for each ear cup, based on the plant model and a captured audio signal from the microphone. Each controller is then updated with the new operating parameters for use in active noise cancellation. New operating parameters may be automatically determined, and stored in memory, when a change in noise environment is detected. Each user may therefore enable individualized noise cancelling headphones for one or more noise environments.
Patent GB-2536268-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: MIKKO JARVI
IPC: B62B3/18
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: A roll container 100 with a movable base 140 directly pivoted to a pair of pivot arms (151, 152, Fig. 7) and indirectly pivoted on a back wall 110 with said pivot arms, the back wall 110 having side profiles (111, Fig. 6) on opposing lateral sides of the back wall. The pivoting mechanism 150 pivots a base 140 relative to the back wall between a deployed orientation orthogonal to the back wall, and a folded orientation at an angle less than orthogonal to the back wall. Pivot arms (151, 152, Fig. 7) of the pivoting mechanism are connected to the side profiles to be rotated about a first horizontal axis. The mechanism includes an axle (153, Fig. 6), extending between the pivot arms (151, 152, Fig. 7) and is offset from the first horizontal axis to create a second horizontal axis. The base is rotatably connected to the pivot arms through the axle so as to be rotated directly about the second horizontal axis and about the first horizontal axis at a radius of said offset allowing for nesting of such roll containers, as well as providing plural levels at which the base 140 may be mounted.
Patent GB-2536437-A (GB)
Title: A material application device
Inventor: Phillip taylor
IPC: E04G21/00
Filed: 2015-03-16
Abstract: The device, particularly a hawk or trowel, has a plate 1 from which an elongate handle 8 extends such that the handle defines a holding axis that is at an acute angle to the plane of the plate. The plate can have a lip 2 at one edge, wherein the lip preferably extends at an oblique angle which may be parallel to the angle of the handle. The handle may be covered in rubber or silicone 9, may be made of wood or aluminium or moulded from synthetic plastics such as polycarbonate, while the plate may be formed of stainless steel or an alloy. The plate and handle may be joined at a bonded, punched, bolted, riveted, welded or screw threaded intersection, which may be articulated.