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Patent GB-2480425-A (GB)
Title: Restraining strap assembly for tying two walls of a building together
Inventor: ALLEN DEAN STANLEY
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2010-04-26
Abstract: The assembly 10 comprises an elongate strap member 20 secured, in use, to a first structural member of a building, a restraint member 40 secured in use to a second structural member, a connecting member 60 for securing the restraint and strap members together. The first structural member may be, for example a joist, beam or roof truss. The second structural member may be, for example, a block or brick wall. The restraining member may be secured to the connecting member by way of a slot in the restraining member into which the connecting member is inserted, and secured such that the connecting member is rotatable relative to the restraining member. The restraining and strap members may be made by pushing the members out of a sheet of material such as metal. The restraining member may bear on or inbetween the courses of the block or brick wall. Also claimed is a method of tying the first and second structural members using the restaining strap assembly.
Patent GB-2468609-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre sensor which converts compressive stress into tensile stress
Inventor: KUNIGAMI MASAKI
IPC: G01L1/24
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: An optical fibre sensor (118, Fig. 17) includes a stress sensor section (132, 134, 136, Fig. 17) including an optical fibre 138 (144, 150) with a plurality of gratings 140 (146, 152) — e.g. Fibre Bragg Gratings (FBG) - disposed therein for reflecting light beams having predetermined wavelengths. The sensor also includes stress direction converting means 156 for converting the direction of an applied stress into a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the optical fibre and transmitting it to the gratings. This may be an elastic member (e.g. rubber, resin, liquid crystal polymer or carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic) comprising a longitudinal flat portion 158 and slanted 'arms' 160 that transmit the stress to the optical fibre; wherein the flat portion may have a higher modulus of elasticity than the stress transmitters. The sensor may function as a tactile sensor for a manipulator.
Patent GB-2481994-A (GB)
Title: Photograph retention assembly
Inventor: KING DAVID
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 2010-07-13
Abstract: A retention assembly 10,50 for holding one or more photographs comprises a retention member 12 52 that includes a pair of opposed retention fingers 14. The retention fingers are moveable between an open configuration to receive one or more photographs 16 there between and a closed configuration to retain the one or more photographs there between. Each retention finger has a corresponding arm 18. Movement of one arm relative to the other arm moves the fingers between the open and closed configurations. The photograph retention assembly also comprises a mount member 24,54 having an engagement formation 26 cooperable with at least one arm to selectively secure the retention member 52 and the mount member to one another.The invention provides a photograph album for holding one or more photographs that is easier to prepare for use than conventional photograph albums.
Patent GB-2482162-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: BREWER JONATHAN LEE
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2010-07-22
Abstract: A fastener (e.g. rivet) 2 for securing a workpiece comprises a shank 4 and a radially enlarged head 6, wherein the fastener 2 further comprises axial voids and splines,. When the fastener 2 is installed into a workpiece by a mandrel, breakstem or pin, the shank of the fastener 2 is expanded such that crests of the splines are caused to mechanically engage with internal walls of an aperture.
Patent GB-2483498-A (GB)
Title: A water-resistant optical fibre connector with an elastomer sleeve providing both a water seal and a coupling force
Inventor: JENKINS PETER DAVID
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2010-09-10
Abstract: A water resistant optical fibre connector with an elastomer sleeve providing both a water seal and a coupling force. An elastomeric resilient sleeve 40 (figures 3-5) is fitted around an optical fibre connector housing and engages with a relatively stiff plug element 79 when the connector is pushed into a socket. The internal ribs 68 of the sleeve engage with external projections on the plug 79. The sleeve has portions 52, 50 and 48 (figures 3-5) respectively for attachment to the fibre sheath, for attachment to the optical fibre connector housing 20, and for attachment to the plug element 79. The connector may be retained by a retention sleeve 88 (figures 8 and 9) which prevents disengagement of the ribs. The sleeve 40 prevents the ingress of water or dirt and provides a coupling force to load the ferrule spring in the connector housing.
Patent GB-2487186-A (GB)
Title: Equilibrium relative humidity testing system
Inventor: MOIR PETER
IPC: G01N7/10
Filed: 2011-01-05
Abstract: A kit 1 for measuring the equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) of a test sample comprises an enclosed test chamber 2; a temperature and %ERH sensor 4 located internally at one end of the test chamber; and open-ended container 5 for receiving the test sample removably attached to the opposite end of the test chamber; and, a means of recording the ERH 6. The temperature and %ERH sensor faces the open-end of the container and the open-end of the container is sealed with a water permeable membrane. The water permeable membrane allows flowable test samples, such as powders or viscous liquids, or potentially contaminating samples, to be tested. The test sample may be maintained in situ for ERH measurement and exposed/re   exposed to different conditions as often as desired and re-tested for ERH each time. The kit is particularly suitable for testing drug active substances, cosmetic, agrochemical or pharmaceutical materials.
Patent GB-2479031-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valve for hazardous areas
Inventor: JOSLAND GRAHAM DAVID
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2011-01-20
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling fluid flow includes a solenoid valve 100 having a valve body 120 located in a hazardous area 114 outside a pressurised instrumentation enclosure 112. The valve body 120 includes at least one connection port 116, 118 for controlling fluid flow and a valve plunger housing 104 located within the instrumentation enclosure 112. A solenoid coil 106 is wound around the valve plunger housing 104. An instrumentation enclosure wall 102 includes an aperture through which the valve plunger housing 104 is inserted into the instrumentation enclosure 112.
Patent GB-2477630-A (GB)
Title: Filter comprising combined soot oxidation and NH3-SCR catalyst
Inventor: COLLIER JILLIAN ELAINE
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2011-02-01
Abstract: A wall-flow filter for filtering particulate matter from a flowing exhaust gas comprises a catalyst for catalysing both the conversion of solid carbon in the particulate matter by oxygen and the selective reduction of oxides of nitrogen in the exhaust gas with a nitrogenous reductant, which catalyst comprising optionally stabilised ceria and at least one metal selected from (i) tungsten and (ii) both tungsten and iron. The catalyst may be coated on an inert filter substrate. The solid body may consist of 10-90% by weight of a binder/matrix component and 5-80% by weight of optionally stabilised ceria. A method of production for both catalysts and their use in the conversion of nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas systems is also provided.
Patent GB-2492070-A (GB)
Title: A system and process for treating waste
Inventor: TOLL IAN CECIL
IPC: B01J3/04
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A system for the treatment of solid waste comprising an autoclave treatment apparatus 24 for steam treating the solid waste and a supercritical water oxidation reactor 54 (SCWO) downstream of the autoclave treatment apparatus for converting a product to heat, water and carbon dioxide. After completion of the autoclave treatment, the waste may be screened and separated with an organic rich waste stream 80 passing to an anaerobic digester and a reject stream passing to landfill. The digestate from the anaerobic digester may be mixed with a flocculating agent before being dewatered and passed to the supercritical water oxidation reactor where it is reacted with oxygen under supercritical water conditions. The produced steam is feed into a turbine to produce electricity. The methane produced by the digester may also be used in power generation. The autoclave treatment apparatus may comprise a pair of rotary autoclaves which are downwardly inclined and have a plenum chamber.
Patent GB-2493369-A (GB)
Title: Security device with light deflection structure
Inventor: LISTER ADAM
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2011-08-02
Abstract: A security device 10 comprises a carrier substrate 11 and a light deflection structure 12 applied to one surface of the carrier substrate 11; the light deflection structure 12 has a reflection layer 14 applied in a first region 15 and at least one second region 16 with no reflection layer applied; the reflection layer 14 provides a strong reflection parallel to incident light when incident light is at an angle away from the normal to the security device 10 and the first and second regions define indicia. The carrier substrate 11 may be transparent or translucent; the reflection layer 14 may be a metallic coating and the light deflection structure 12 may be a prismatic or lenticular structure or a fresnel lens. The security device 10 preferably forms part of a security document.
Patent GB-2487814-A (GB)
Title: Shipping container for transport of coal with flexible liner
Inventor: SCUDDER ERIK
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: A shipping container for transportation of granular materials, particularly coal, has a load carring space provided by a liner. The liner is sealable to prevent ingress and egress of gas. The liner may be removable and formed from a polymer materal that is non-reactive with coal. The liner may take the form of a flexible bag, a collapsible box, or a coating applied to the interior of the shipping container. When loaded with coal the liner may be evacuated of air under vacuum, thus preventing ignition of the coal. Alternatively the air in the liner may be replaced by an inert gas. The shipping container and liner system is said to be more environmentally friendly than other methods of transporting coal as it prevents coal dust entering the atmosphere and prevents acidic leachate entering ground water supplies.
Patent GB-2480586-A (GB)
Title: A method for positining an instrument
Inventor: SCHEFFER CORNELIUS
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 2010-03-01
Abstract: A method of positioning a surgical instrument is prov ided which includes mapping a volume adjacent an operating table by taking mapping images from two orientations of a calibration object which includes a 3- dimensional array of radio opaque markers in a known configuration. A patient is positioned on the operating table with a patient target area within a mapped volume, and an instrument holder carrying a known configuration of radio opaque markers positioned adjacent the target area. Further fluoroscopic target images of the target area and instrument holder are obtained from the two orientations and the target area then reconstructed in 3-dimensions by comparing the target images to the mapping images. An instrument holder orientation is then calculated from the reconstruction.
Patent GB-2495091-A (GB)
Title: Advent candle
Inventor: PYNE TERESA
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2011-09-27
Abstract: A novelty item for sequential alteration and typically in the form of an advent candle comprises a plurality of blocks 2a-2x inter-lockable with each other side-by-side to provide an assembly, one block 2x having means to support an electric light 6 and at least one block 2a having means to secure it to a base 3. Individual blocks are removable in sequential order from the remainder of the assembly which is returnable to the base 3 with the light 6 at the distal end. The sequential alteration is biased to the correct order by shaping, colouring or otherwise of the blocks along with time passage means such as a time switch inter-lock between blocks.
Patent GB-2496178-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a codeword to identify a coordinated multipoint transmission scheme
Inventor: MAATTANEN HELKA-LIINA
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: A network sends to a user equipment (UE) a reference signal configuration, and from receiving it the UE selects (302) a codeword identifying a coordinated multipoint transmission scheme. There is a coordinated multipoint transmission / reception (CoMP) scheme selection codebook from which the UE selects the codeword corresponding to its recommended CoMP scheme. The UE sends (304) to the network that codeword which identifies the CoMP transmission scheme, along with the channel state information (CSI), such as channel quality indicator (CQI), feedback characterising the CoMP transmission scheme. From that codeword which the network receives it determines the UE's assumed CoMP transmission scheme, which the network uses to determine how the CSI feedback, received from the UE, was calculated by the UE (for example, joint transmission, or dynamic point selection with or without muting, or coordinating scheduling/beamforming). The network uses this information for selecting a CoMP transmission scheme for downlink CoMP transmissions to the UE (310,312).
Patent GB-2483019-A (GB)
Title: Means to disguise a recessed manhole on a lawn or grassed area
Inventor: SUDDES LEE
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 2011-11-23
Abstract: A cover is used to disguise or conceal a recessed manhole cover in a garden lawn or other grassed area. The cover may include a cover lid 2, artificial grass 3 and a frame 4. The cover may be a standalone cover and frame, and the frame may have spikes 8 which are forced into the ground, possibly by jumping up and down on the cover to apply a downward pressure so that the spikes penetrate the ground until the artificial grass sits level with the surrounding lawn.
Patent GB-2497111-A (GB)
Title: Glazing barrier device having a body and internal intumescent element
Inventor: STALKER IAN GEOFFREY
IPC: E06B3/62
Filed: 2011-12-01
Abstract: A glazing barrier device 16 comprises a body 18 mounted to a glazing support and having a plurality of deformable first protrusions 20 protruding from a surface thereof, wherein the first protrusions are adapted to engage a glazing pane. A first intumescent element 24 located in the body has a second protrusion 26 adapted to protrude from the body as a result of intumescence of the first intumescent element to cover at least part of the glazing pane. The protrusions 20, which may be tapered, form air pockets 30 which when there is a fire, resist the passage of heat and smoke from one side of the window to the other. There may be a second body 8 located below the window glass 14, the second body having a second intumescent element 12 located within it, preferably in the centre.
Patent GB-2497318-A (GB)
Title: Sharing backhaul bandwidth between home basestations of a dual mode basestation
Inventor: GANAPATHY SURESH
IPC: H04W16/16
Filed: 2011-12-06
Abstract: The invention lies in sharing backhaul bandwidth of home basestations. A communication system is described in which an availability of backhaul communication resources to be used by a first base station module and a second base station module of a communications apparatus is managed. These could be an HNB and an HeNB of a dual mode basestation. In one embodiment, the backhaul communication resources are shared between said first and second base station modules such that communication resources that are not being used by the first base station module are available to be used by the second base station module and vice versa.
Patent GB-2489546-A (GB)
Title: Water turbine blade with composite spar
Inventor: MCEWEN LUKE
IPC: F03B3/12
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: A water-driven turbine blade includes an elongate spar 24 of fibre reinforced resin composite material. The spar comprising a root mounting portion 44 which mounts an end of the spar to a turbine member and an elongate blade supporting portion 48 extending longitudinally away from the root mounting portion 44. The root mounting portion 44 includes a pair of flange portions 50, 52 extending transversely outwardly on respective opposite transverse sides of the spar. The flange portions 50, 52 may be tapered outwardly and may be clamped in place be fitting portions 26. A plurality of blades made with such spars may be clamped by a pair of annular fittings. An additional pair of flanges may be provided to produce a cross-shaped root section (figure 9). The spar may comprise multiple flat reinforcing layers, some with angled fibres to allow a small root radius (figure 4).
Patent GB-2485086-A (GB)
Title: Display with an optical sensor
Inventor: MCCARTHY JOHN
IPC: G06F3/03
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: A three dimensional optical sensor (115) can generate three dimensional data for an object (120) contacting a display system. If the object contacts the display system a controller can activate a function of a computing device only if the object extends from the display system to a distance greater than a programmed distance (130).
Patent GB-2490761-A (GB)
Title: A portable, filtration and purification system
Inventor: JAMES LEIGHTON HARRIS
IPC: B01D29/56
Filed: 2012-02-02
Abstract: A portable, filtration and purification system intended for the treatment of non-saline water drawn from a variety of sources e.g. surface water, river, borehole etc. to drinking water conditions. This is achieved by the water passing through two primary filters 7, (14 Fig. 3) and a ceramic cartridge filter 8. This high efficiency filter is capable of removing more than 99.99% of pathogenic bacteria, disease causing cysts such as Cryptosporidium, and Giardia, and reduces turbidity by more than 97%. Whereas the primary filters are rated at 5 micron the ceramic filter is rated between 0.5 and 0.8 micron. In this way, both pathogenic organisms are removed and any suspended particles filtered out. Both the primary filters and the ceramic filter are capable of cleaning by washing or in the case of the ceramic filter, with additional scrubbing. The treated water is stored in an incorporated holding tank (2C Fig. 4) ready for later use. Further polishing of the water may be achieved through the use of a silver impregnated activated carbon unit 11 which brings the water to bottled water standards. This unit can be used for high concentrations of Fluoride in the water utilising Activated Alumina. The system as described, when operating under pressurised conditions, produces 400 litres per hour of good potable water meeting the needs of approximately 800 people. When under non-pressurised conditions, using 1.9 metre head of water, the system produces 66 litres per hour, meeting the needs of approximately 130 people. Increased head of water will produce a higher flow rate.
Patent GB-2495347-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device structure and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: ZHONG HUICAI
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2011-08-10
Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device structure. The method comprises: forming at least one gate line (3005) on a semiconductor substrate (3000); forming a gate side wall (3006) around the gate line (3005); forming a source/drain region (3007) at two sides of the gate line (3005) in the semiconductor substrate (3000); forming a conducting side wall (3009) around an external side of the gate side wall (3006); and implementing isolation of devices at a preset area, the isolated gate line part forming a gate (3011) of a corresponding unit device, and the isolated conducting side wall part forming a contact portion of the corresponding unit device. Also provided is a semiconductor device structure. The present invention is applicable to the manufacturing of a contact portion in an integrated circuit.
Patent GB-2488661-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary cleaning tool assembly and cleaning apparatus having the same
Inventor: YOO DONG HUN
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprises a cleaner body including means for generating a suction force, and an auxiliary cleaning tool assembly that includes a body part 71 that comprises a hose coupling part 73 that can be selectively coupled to a hose to transfer the suction force of the cleaner body and at least one passage 71a communicating with the hose through the hose coupling part 73. A brush unit 81 is rotatably provided on the body part 71, a nozzle part 90 removes dust attached on the brush unit 81, and a power transferring part 110 is configured to utilise a flow of air passing through the at least one passage 71a of the body part 71 to a rotate the brush unit 81. The power transferring part 110 preferably comprises a turbine fan unit 111 and a gear arrangement 120 which may be a worm gear. The nozzle part 90 includes a pipe 91a with a plurality holes 94 which increase in cross-section as the through holes 94 are disposed further from the body part 71.
Patent GB-2503934-A (GB)
Title: Guide rail with reinforcing member for a window screen
Inventor: DIBBEN MARTIN ROSS MOULSON
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 2012-07-13
Abstract: A zip-like guided screen 10 includes a guide rail l2 and a blind fabric 14. The guide rail 12 comprises an elongate body 16 including a pair of spaced-apart walls 18, 19 defining a keyway 20 for receiving the edge of the blind fabric 14. The keyway 20 is engaged by a zip-like retention device 24 attached to one lateral side of the blind fabric 14. The keyway 20 allows the zip-like retention device 24 to slide in first direction along the elongate body 16, and to resist movement in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction that would separate the zip-like retention device 24 from the elongate body 16. The guide rail 12 also has a reinforcement member 30 which is configured to maintain a predetermined spacing between the pair of spaced-apart walls 18, 19, the reinforcement member is preferably a U shape and is embedded in the elongate body. The elongate body 16 is resiliently mounted in a frame 22.
Patent GB-2493820-A (GB)
Title: Use of a solder perform between a heat spreader and a die surface
Inventor: STRAZNICKY IVAN
IPC: H01L23/373
Filed: 2012-07-18
Abstract: A method includes preparing a bonding surface of a heat dissipating member, applying flux to the bonding surface of the heat dissipating member, and removing excess flux from the bonding surface so that minimal flux is provided. The method also includes preparing a die surface of an electronic device package, applying flux to the die surface, and removing excess flux from the die surface so that minimal flux is provided. The method further includes positioning a pre-form solder component 52 on the die surface, positioning the heat dissipating member over the die surface and the pre-form solder component such that the flux layer of the bonding surface is in contact with the pre-form solder component, and reflowing the solder component using a reflow oven. The pre-form solder 52 is laid on the die 14 using a spatula 56.
Patent GB-2505199-A (GB)
Title: A splint with biasing pressure
Inventor: HOLLAND PHILIP
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2012-08-21
Abstract: A device i.e. splint or cast, which holds the forearm and prevents displacement of a distal radius fracture during healing and applies a constant pressure even when swelling 4,5 of the limb subsides. The device comprises a cast 1which substantially covers the forearm and sprung pads 3 on the internal surface of the cast 1 which exert pressure on the forearm. The device may additionally enable the elbow 6 and wrist 7 to freely move.