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Patent GB-2488368-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head
Inventor: MILLINGTON DAVID ALAN
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: A cleaner head for a surface treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner comprises a main body 12 having a fluid outlet port (84, fig 7) located at the rear of the main body 12, a front conduit 100 for receiving a fluid flow from the outlet port (84, fig 7) of the main body 12, and a rear conduit 102 for receiving the fluid flow from the front conduit 100. The front conduit 100 includes a front section 104 connected to the main body 12 for rotation relative thereto about a first axis (A, fig 4) extending rearwardly from the main body 12 and centrally through the front section 104, a rear elbow section 108 and at least one first connector 102. The rear conduit 102 includes a front elbow section 112 into which the rear elbow section 108 of the front conduit 100 is inserted, a rear section 116 and at least one second connector (122, fig 7) connected to said at least one first connector 120 to enable the rear conduit 102 to pivot relative to the front conduit 100 about a second axis B which is orthogonal to the first axis (A, fig 4) and which lies outside a fluid flow path passing through the front conduit 100 and the rear conduit 102.
Patent GB-2479316-A (GB)
Title: High temperture photodetectors utilizing photon enhanced emission
Inventor: DIFOGGIO ROCCO
IPC: G01V8/02
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a property of a subterranean material, the apparatus including: a photon induced emission device configured to be disposed in a borehole penetrating the subterranean material and to provide an output related to an induced emission interaction with a received photon that generates an electron that is used for providing the output; wherein the output is used for estimating the property.
Patent GB-2489058-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing gear
Inventor: SCHMIDT KYLE
IPC: B64C25/26
Filed: 2011-08-22
Abstract: The landing gear (10) comprises a strut (12) having an upper portion (12a) arranged to be mechanically coupled to an aircraft and a lower portion (12b) movably mounted with respect to the upper portion, a bogie beam (14) pivotally coupled to the lower portion of the strut, a bogie control linkage (20, 22, 24) mechanically coupled to the bogie at a first connection point and to the strut at a second connection point, the bogie control linkage comprising an actuator (24) which includes a locking system (24a) operable to inhibit its actuation, a sensor linkage (26) mechanically coupled to the lower portion of the strut and arranged to change between a first condition and a second condition in accordance with movement of the upper portion of the strut relative to the lower portion of the strut, and an actuator control apparatus (28, 30, 32) arranged to operate the locking system when the sensor linkage is in the first condition and arranged not to operate the locking system when the sensor linkage is in the second condition. The two conditions are provided by a pivot (27) between two torque links (26a, b) for the strut (12) passing across a marker T between respective sectors (S1, S2) about a pivot (25) of one of the torque links with its respective strut portion (12a, b).
Patent GB-2501455-A (GB)
Title: A Thermoformed Open-Topped Container.
Inventor: PETRIE CARL
IPC: B29C51/18
Filed: 2011-09-22
Abstract: An open-topped container 1 e.g. a salad bowl has a bottom wall 2 with a raised plinth 6, the circumference of which is at least partially defined by a channel 7, a wall 9 of which extends downwardly from the plinth. Also claimed a mould system for thermoform manufacture of such a container comprising a male mould over which a single sheet of heated thermoformable material is formed, the lowermost section of the mould equating to the uppermost section of the container i.e. the container is thermoformed upside down. The container may be made from aPET, rPET, polypropylene, PVC and/or styrene. The channel may be 6-10mm deep and less than 3mm wide. The container may have an internal de-nesting feature comprising the wall 9 of the channel being angled to form an undercut structure and a locating groove 17, on which a similar container will rest when stacked (Figure 5).The container may have a hinged lid which is push-fit to close at a sealing flange 12, such that it is leak resistant.
Patent GB-2483385-A (GB)
Title: Security hologram and security printed material
Inventor: CROWTHER JAMES
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2010-03-22
Abstract: A security hologram is disclosed including holographic material with a holographic image formed thereon and a shape (letters, numismatics or a guilloche pattern) printed on the holographic material using at least one fluorescent ink. Also disclosed is a security printed material formed from a substrate (sheet material) with a security hologram of this type attached thereto.
Patent GB-2486955-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for reclining chair or adjustable bed
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: A47C1/024
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: A mechanism for use with a bed or reclining chair, comprising a plurality of interconnecting components in pivotal communication with one or more platforms forming the bed or recliner. The mechanism further comprises a drive means and is operable to move a bed or recliner between (a) an upright position to form a seating arrangement and (b) a substantially horizontal position to form a bed arrangement. The mechanism preferably consists of a single drive means. The mechanism also preferably comprises a mid-section 2 and upper and lower pivoting sections 1, 3, wherein the upper and lower sections are pivotable between a substantially horizontal to a substantially vertical orientation.
Patent GB-2488435-A (GB)
Title: Gear Selection Mechanism
Inventor: PRENTICE STEVEN
IPC: F16H3/083
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: A gear arrangement includes a gear rotatably mounted to a shaft 18 and a gear selection mechanism 32 operable to selectively couple the gear for rotation with the shaft 18. The gear selection mechanism 32 is located at least partially within a longitudinally extending bore 40 of the hollow shaft 18 and has a stellate or star-shaped gear selection member 36 which, in one embodiment, is movable axially by a gear selection rod 34 between a first axial position where the gear selection member 36 contacts the gear so that the gear is coupled for rotation with the shaft 18 and a second axial position where the gear is decoupled from the shaft 18. In another embodiment a selector member is mounted to a carriage on the rod.
Patent GB-2500401-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft cockpit display comprising an LCD panel with two non-identical display portions
Inventor: BUSHELL MARK ANTHONY
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2012-03-20
Abstract: An aircraft cockpit display system 22 is provided with: an LCD panel 24 having a liquid crystal matrix; and an LED backlight assembly 40 for illuminating the liquid crystal matrix, wherein, first and second independent video channels 42,44 are provided for driving respective first and second portions 82,84 of the liquid crystal matrix, and a switch 46 selects between the first and second independent video channels 42,44 to display a video signal on the display panel 24. The switch 46 may automatically switch between the first and second video channels 42,44 in response to failure in one of the first and second independent video channels 42,44. In a further aspect, first and second independent backlight control channels 94,96 are provided to control the backlight to the liquid crystal matrix.
Patent GB-2489603-A (GB)
Title: Minimising damage to buildings due to earthquake
Inventor: REID DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: An apparatus adapted to improve the integrity of a building structure comprising a plurality of connected components subject to vibrational loading, the apparatus comprising: at least one connector having holding means adapted to rigidly connect two or more components of the structure, wherein, in response to the vibrational loading exceeding a predetermined threshold value or parameter, the holding means is movable to release the rigid connection between the two or more components to inhibit damage to the building structure due to the vibrational activity. Also disclosed are: a method of measuring vibrational activity and initiating countermeasure means, a structural member comprising a plurality of longitudinal bamboo members, a structural member comprising an elongate body portion and a tension member, a joint device comprising a flexible member being a layer of curable material, for wrapping around two components to be joined and a dispensing apparatus comprising a housing and a nozzle.
Patent GB-2500273-A (GB)
Title: Desalination machine
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: A desalination device comprises a circular heating chamber 2 and a heater which is adapted to heat salt water in the heating chamber to between 450-700 degrees centigrade, thus forming steam. The heater is housed in a tungsten shield 4. A heat exchange pipe 6 receives the steam from the heating chamber and the steam then flows through a connected tube where four electrical motors are housed. The pressure of the steam rotates propellers of magnetic coils and causes the coils to rotate in a magnetic field, thus generating electricity. The electricity is used to power the heater. The steam then passes back into the heat exchange pipe whereupon the steam is cooled by liquid nitrogen in another tube 9 which is in contact with the heat exchange pipe. The liquid nitrogen flows in the opposite direction to the flow of steam. The liquid nitrogen is stored in a tank 10, 12 which is surrounded by an external tank 11, 13 containing liquid helium.
Patent GB-2491265-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining whether to request history information from image forming apparatus when it is in the sleep state
Inventor: KATO KAZUNORI
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2012-05-23
Abstract: A management system and method controls whether history information is requested from an image forming apparatus (such as a printer, scanner, fax machine or MFD/MFP) when the apparatus is in a power saving (low power or sleep) state. The method comprises first determining S1001/S1002 the power state of the apparatus. If the apparatus is not in the power saving state, the apparatus is polled S1004 for history information. If the apparatus is in a power saving state, it is determined S1006 whether the apparatus has exited the power saving state (returned to an active state) since the last polling/request for history information. If it has, then the history information is requested S1004. If it has not, then no request is made. This helps prevent waking the apparatus from the sleep state if the history information has not been updated or changed since the previous request for history information. The last request time may also be compared S1007 with the last time the apparatus was switched on.
Patent GB-2502372-A (GB)
Title: Measuring emissivity and density of crude oil using a differential temperature measurement device
Inventor: BAGLEY PHILLIP MICHAEL
IPC: G01J5/00
Filed: 2012-05-26
Abstract: Apparatus for use in the measurement of the API gravity of crude oil comprises a conduit 1, such as a flowline, through which the oil can flow. A contact thermometer, such as a thermocouple 4, is mounted in the conduit in contact with the crude oil for measuring the temperature of the oil. An infrared thermometer 5, 6 is positioned such that the crude-oil temperature can be detected through a window 3 in the conduit 1. Circuits (20, Fig 2) compare the measurements of temperature made by the thermometers to obtain a measure of the emissivity of the crude oil and thereby its API gravity (density). The window 3 is preferably made of sapphire glass. A known sample of crude oil may be used to calibrate both the contact 4 and infra-red 5, 6 thermometers.
Patent GB-2504261-A (GB)
Title: Polymer lined pipe
Inventor: MCINTYRE STUART IAN
IPC: F16L9/19
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A method by which a polymer liner 1 is inserted into a host pipe 2. That method comprising the steps of forming of a polymer liner pipe of external diameter somewhat less than the internal diameter of the host pipe, inserting the liner pipe into the host pipe, securing the liner pipe in place within the host pipe, and introducing a pressurising fluid into the bore 12 of the liner pipe so that the liner pipe expandably contacts the host pipe. Apparatus for use in the method are also claimed. The annular void 3 between host pipe and liner pipe may be utilised and fluid communication can take place into and within that void. A means may be provided comprising a collar for securing the liner within the host pipe which allows communication with the annular space through the collar (see figure 4). Signal or communications cables may be present in the annular void.
Patent GB-2489139-A (GB)
Title: Control of subsea cyclone
Inventor: ERIKSON KLAS GORAN
IPC: B04C11/00
Filed: 2010-12-20
Abstract: System and method for control of a subsea located cyclone for separating oil from water. The cyclone is arranged to receive water with oil contents through an inlet line, the oil is separated from the water and delivered through an oil outlet to an oil outlet line, and the water is delivered through a water outlet to a water outlet line. The system is comprising a control valve in the oil outlet or oil outlet line from the cyclone, a first differential pressure transducer arranged between the inlet line and the oil outlet from the cyclone, and a second differential pressure transducer arranged between the inlet line and the water outlet from the cyclone. The system is distinguished in that a sensor for measuring oil contents is arranged in the water outlet or water outlet line, and via a control means said sensor is operatively connected to the control valve.
Patent GB-2492662-A (GB)
Title: Multiple insertions of token in TV content identified by temporal location
Inventor: KOKERNAK MICHAEL
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: Method and apparatus for inserting a token / tag associated with television content into the TV content at multiple times over its duration, wherein each instance token insertion is accompanied by data identifying a temporal location of that token instance within the TV content. Time-stamped tokens may be inserted multiple times at a selected periodic rate. A token registry may include a rules engine that is dependent on date range and time of day data. Tokens may trigger the simultaneous display of additional information such as a visual indicator for viewer interaction. The TV content may be a commercial whereby advertisers can interact with consumers through the TV such as purchasing a product online from an interactive hyperlink to the advertiserâ  s website via a consumer portal. Viewer response data may be transmitted over a backchannel communication path.
Patent GB-2492664-A (GB)
Title: MALDI imaging and ion guide
Inventor: BROWN JEFFERY MARK
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: An ion source for a mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a lens 308 and mirror 303 arrangement which focuses a laser beam 302 onto the upper surface of a target substrate 305. The lens 308 has an effective focal length < 300 mm. The laser beam 302 is directed onto the target substrate 305 at an angle A with respect to the perpendicular to the target substrate 305, wherein 0 < 3Â°. One or more ion guides 311 receive ions released from the target substrate and onwardly transmit the ions along an ion path which substantially bypasses the lens 308 and mirror 303.
Patent GB-2503048-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of a vertical heterojunction tunnel-fet
Inventor: LAUER ISAAC
IPC: H01L29/165
Filed: 2011-04-12
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a method for fabricating a heterojunction tunnel field-effect-transistor (FET), the method including forming a gate region on a silicon layer of a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate, forming a drain region on the silicon layer adjacent the gate region and forming a vertical heterojunction source region adjacent the gate region, wherein the vertical heterojunction source region generates a tunnel path inline with a gate field associated with the gate region.
Patent GB-2505167-A (GB)
Title: Test system for testing busbars during mass production
Inventor: CHENG FANGXIANG
IPC: G01R1/02
Filed: 2012-08-03
Abstract: A system for controlling tests on electrical products, such as busbars, during manufacturing comprises a control means and a switch means to connect at least a first test instrument to at least one of a first and a second product. The control means comprises one or more interfaces to control the test instrument(s) and to receive test data from them, a database to store test instructions and product specification data, a database to store test data from the test instrument(s), a user interface to create test instructions and to display test results, and analysis means to compare test data with product specification data. Product identification, such as a barcode, may be read or created by the system and used to store test results or select test routines for the product. Several production lines may be monitored simultaneously via a multiplex switch. Insulation breakdown voltage, earth continuity or insulation resistance may be tested.
Patent GB-2496938-A (GB)
Title: Attachable book holder for a piano having a music rest
Inventor: KATZ PABLO REUBEN
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 2012-08-13
Abstract: An attachable book holder for a piano having a music rest (6, Fig.4), where the music rest (6, Fig.4) has upper and lower outer surfaces. The attachable book holder comprises an elongate finger element 1 and an attachment means 2 which is connected to the elongate finger element 1 at a connection point 5. The attachment means 2 is attachable to at least one of the outer surfaces of the music rest (6, Fig.4) at one or more contact regions. The elongate finger element 1 is adjustable between a first orientation (Fig.4) in which the finger element extends upwards from the connection point and a second orientation (Fig. 5). The attachable hook holder can be used on modern pianos which are supplied without book holders as part of the music rest, or alternatively the attachable book holder can be used to replace faulty or missing book holders on older pianos.
Patent GB-2492307-A (GB)
Title: A hat tether
Inventor: BOLGER COLIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A42B7/00
Filed: 2011-06-03
Abstract: A hat tether (2) comprising a tether member (4), first connecting means (6) which is positioned at a first end (8) of the tether member (4) and which is for connecting to a hat (10), and second connecting means (12) which is positioned at a second end (14) of the tether member (4) and which is for connecting to an item of clothing (16) being worn by a person (18) wearing the hat (10).
Patent GB-2497175-A (GB)
Title: Graphene and carbon nanotube field effect transistor
Inventor: CHANDRA BHUPESH
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A method for doping a graphene and carbon nanotube thin-film transistor field-effect transistor device to decrease contact resistance with a metal electrode, comprising; selectively applying a dopant to a metal contact region of a graphene and nanotube field-effect transistor device. Also disclosed are graphene and nanotube thin-film, field effect transistors: where the dopant is disposed on the graphene/nanotube layer 140 and the metal electrodes formed thereafter; and where the graphene/nanotube layer is formed over the metal electrodes and the dopant is selectively applied to the areas above the dopant, respectively. The dopant may be one of cerium ammonium nitrate, cerium ammonium sulphate, ruthenium bipyridyl complex or triethyloxonium hexachloro antimonate. The dopant may be provided in a solution, where the solvent may be one of dichloroethane, alcohol or dichlorobenzene. The dopant may be applied to the transistor by immersing the transistor in the solution for a predetermined time.
Patent GB-2509701-A (GB)
Title: Optical switch arrangement for a time modulated antenna array
Inventor: TENNANT ALAN
IPC: H01Q3/24
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: A method or system, suitable for driving a time modulated antenna array 14, comprises performing time switching of signals for one or more different elements 48, 50, 52 of an antenna array 14 by at least one or more optical switches 26, 28, 30. The signals may be time switched to perform pattern shaping and/or harmonic beam steering. Optical signals of different wavelengths may be optically switched with each wavelength being for a respective different antenna element, and in this event the optical signals may be wavelength division multiplexed and transmitted over an optical link 8 to the antenna elements 48, 50, 52, and the optical switching may be performed remotely from the vicinity of the antenna array 14. The antenna array 14 may comprise a two-dimensional array of antenna elements, for example a cylindrical array with rows or other groupings of the antenna elements which are suitably arranged for time modulated switching using the time switched signals.
Patent GB-2500493-A (GB)
Title: System and method for radially expanding a tubular element comprising an emergency blow-out preventer
Inventor: LONGA FRANCESCO DALLA
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: The invention provides a system for lining a wellbore, and a method for using said system. The system comprises: a drill string (20) for drilling the wellbore; an expandable tubular element (4) enclosing the drill string, wherein a lower end portion of a wall of the expandable tubular element is bent (14) radially outward and in axially reverse direction to define an expanded tubular section (10) extending around an unexpanded tubular section (8); a pushing device (50) for pushing the unexpanded section into the expanded tubular section; a blow-out preventer (302) for closing off the wellbore in case of an emergency. Herein the blow-out preventer encloses the unexpanded tubular section and comprises a cutter (320) for cutting the unexpanded tubular section and at least one closure device (324) for closing the wellbore.
Patent GB-2501196-A (GB)
Title: Auto-focus image system
Inventor: TAY HIOK-NAM
IPC: G02B7/36
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: An auto focus image system that includes a pixel array coupled to a focus signal generator. The pixel array captures an image that has a plurality of edges. The generator generates a focus signal that is a function of a plurality of edge-sharpness measures, each one measured from one of the plurality of edges. The generator may determine to reduce a relative extent to which an edge contributes to the focus signal on basis of detecting that the edge does not have sufficient reflection symmetry, according to a predefined criterion, in a sequence of gradients of an image signal across the edge.
Patent GB-2517903-A (GB)
Title: Fluid filter for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: COGNETTA VINCENZO
IPC: B01D36/02
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A filter 10 that may be used in an internal combustion engine (ICE) is described. The filter system 10 may be used in the filtering of oil with first 85 and second filter media 210. The first filter 85 has a tubular shape, which defines a central conduit 70 and a second filter 210 is provided, which occludes the central conduit 70. The filter system may also comprise both and inlet 35 and an outlet 40 for the flow of fluid and thus comprise part of a filter cartridge 60. A by-pass valve 165 to the first filter medium 85 is also provided. The second filter 210 may be located in the outlet of the bypass valve system 165 which is activated in the event that the first filter 85 is clogged.