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Patent GB-2508392-A (GB)
Title: Plinth heater adapted for use with a standard domestic electrical socket
Inventor: WEBSTER GARY STANTON
IPC: A47B77/08
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: A heating unit 10 is adapted to be removably mounted in an aperture in a plinth 32 of a cabinet 30. The heating unit includes an electric fan (28, figure 2) and associated heating element (29, figure 2) connected to a standard electrical plug 26 for a domestic electrical socket 31. The fan and element 29 are mounted within a housing 11 defined by interconnected panels comprising opposed top 12 and base 13 panels, opposed side panels 14, and opposed front 15 and back 16 panels. The base panel has a lower surface adapted for sliding along a floor 33 to enable the housing to slide into and out of the plinth aperture. The front panel is defined by opposed side edges 17, and opposed top 18 and base 19 edges. The base edge is co-planar with the base panel, each said side edge projects beyond the respective side panel, and the top edge projects beyond the top panel. The front panel, and preferably the entire housing, has no fixing points for securing the housing to the cabinet plinth. The unit may include a thermostatic controller 24, a manual controller 25 and a plurality of air inlet vents 22,23.
Patent GB-2499103-A (GB)
Title: A Pillow
Inventor: HALLETT BRIAN RICHARD
IPC: A47G9/00
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: A pillow (2) which comprises a central portion (4) positioned between two side portions (6, 8), the central portion (4) being made of a plastics foam material, and the central portion (4) comprising a plurality of apertures (10) which define the stiffness of the central portion (4) whereby the central portion (4) posturally supports the head (14) and neck (16) of a person (12) resting their head (14) and neck (16) on the pillow (2).
Patent GB-2509946-A (GB)
Title: A communication device replaces access control settings with default access control settings upon determining that a serving network has changed
Inventor: KUBOTA KEIICHI
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2013-01-18
Abstract: A communication device receives access control information from its serving network 500. The received access control information is stored as access control settings 505 and a first connection is established via the serving network based on one or more of the access control settings 510. Upon determining that the device's serving network has changed to a second network 515, at least a portion of the access control settings is replaced with default access control settings 520. The access control settings may comprise one or more packet-domain settings and one or more circuit-domain settings. The access control information may comprise Domain Specific Access Control (DSAC) and/or Paging Permission with Access Control (PPAC) information and the default access control settings may comprise access class barring (ACB) information. The first and second networks may comprise a radio network subsystem (RNS) and the received access control information may comprise system information broadcast (SIB) by the first RNS. The communication device may determine that its serving network has changed by receiving a radio resource control (RRC) message associated with a serving RNS (SRNS) relocation procedure.
Patent GB-2495056-A (GB)
Title: Coupled torsional resonators viscometer
Inventor: GOODBREAD JOE
IPC: G01N9/00
Filed: 2011-07-20
Abstract: A method for measuring the properties of a fluid that uses a torsionally resonant structure having a base structure; at least two parallel tines affixed to the base structure and projecting in the same direction from the base structure; and wherein the base structure is sufficiently compliant as to mutually couple the tines so that they behave as a single resonator when the tines are driven in synchronized manner. The torsionally resonant structure is immersed in the fluid to be measured and a tine driving mechanism is used to drive the tines torsionally. A tine movement sensing mechanism form measurements of tine movement response to the driving mechanism and the measurements of tine movement to form measurements of fluid properties.
Patent GB-2496559-A (GB)
Title: Radiation-emitting medical apparatus
Inventor: MOULTRIE ALAN
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2011-08-22
Abstract: A radiation-emitting medical apparatus (110) comprising a radiation source (102) and a distance measurement device (105). The distance measurement device (105) is configured to automatically determine a distance between a patient (109a) and the radiation source (102). Further, a method of medically emitting radiation comprising automatically determining a distance between a patient (109a) and a radiation source (102) and emitting radiation.
Patent GB-2503322-A (GB)
Title: Real-time video triggering for traffic surveillance and photo enforcement applications using near infrared video acquisition
Inventor: WU WENCHENG
IPC: G06V10/143
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: A method and system for real-time video triggering for traffic surveillance and photo enforcement comprises receiving 310 a streaming video feed from a high resolution video camera 204 and performing 320 a spatial uniformity correction on each frame of the streaming video feed and resampling 330 the video feed to a lower spatial resolution. Motion blobs are then detected 340. Next a three-layered approach is used 350 to identify candidate motion blobs which can be output to a triggering module to trigger a video collection action. The candidate motion blobs may be license plates.
Patent GB-2519500-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic gear
Inventor: ATKINS ANDREW FARQUHAR
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: A magnetic gear 100 comprising: first 12 and second 8 members arranged for relative movement therebetween, the first member 12 having a first array of magnetic field generating elements 6 and the second member 8 having a second array of magnetic field generating elements 2; and a coupling member 10 having an array of coupling elements for coupling magnetic flux between the first and second arrays of magnetic field generating elements 6 & 2. wherein for at least one of the coupling elements, there is provided a cooling path (14, fig 2) in thermal communication with the at least one coupling element, wherein the cooling path is provided within at least one of the at least one coupling element and the coupling member, wherein a first member fluid path (16, fig 11a) extends at least partially through the first member to enable cooling of at least one of the magnetic field generating elements of the first array. A magnetic gear wherein at least one of the coupling elements (4, fig 4) has a substantially rectangular cross-section with at least one bevelled corner (16, fig 4), is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2519942-A (GB)
Title: Temporary flood barrier
Inventor: GREEN DONALD
IPC: E04H9/14
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A temporary modular flood barrier is formed from a plurality of modules, each module comprising a spine wall 2 upstanding from a base plate 4. The wall has a formation 8 at each end co-operable directly or through an intermediÂ­ate coupling member with a formation on the next adjacent module to connect the walls together. The spine wall has at least one aperture 10 in the face, the at least one aperture surrounded on each face of the wall with a continuous sealing formation 12. A pair of flexible anchor bags 14, 16 overlay the base plate 4 on each side of the wall 2. The bags are adapted to be filled with water and closed, to provide flexible ballast to hold the base plate on the ground. A flexible rear ballast bag 34 is placed over the anchor bag against the rear face of the spine wall, the bag having a front face proÂ­vided with an opening surrounded by a continuous sealing formation co-operable with the sealing formation on the rear face of the wall. The rear ballast bag seals to the rear face of the wall, so that flood water passing through the front ballast bag 18 and through the wall enters and fills the rear ballast bag.
Patent GB-2520997-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for making a selection
Inventor: WOOLVIN STEVEN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2013-12-06
Abstract: An apparatus for selecting a combination of a plurality of data items comprises a display 204 arranged to display a plurality of dynamic display regions 302. Each dynamic display region is associated with a respective set of data items for display, the data items being associated with compatibility information relating to how each data item in each set is compatible with the data items in the other sets. The apparatus includes an input unit arranged to receive a user selection of a data item for display in a dynamic display region, wherein the dynamic display regions are independently selectable using the input unit and wherein, once a first data item has been selected for display in a first dynamic display region, the display is arranged to display a compatible data item in each of the other dynamic display regions. In particular the data items are specification characteristics of a product and in particular the products described are mobile phone contracts and car purchase specification. Dynamic display regions may be graphically displayed as interactive scroll wheels 302 and the apparatus may be a mobile device having location determination means which enable data items to be associated with location.
Patent GB-2512477-A (GB)
Title: Bumper assembly for a commercial vehicle
Inventor: LEE JOON-HO
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: A bumper assembly 10 for a commercial vehicle comprising at least one front bumper panel 12 and at least one second bumper panel 14. The second bumper panel is movable in relation to the first between a retracted position (fig.1) and an in use extended position (fig.2). When in the retracted position at least a portion of the second bumper panel is covered by the first bumper panel in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the portion is uncovered in the use position. The second panel can be moved in a vertical direction into the retracted or extended position by at least one actuator. The at least one actuator may be a pneumatic actuator with at least one valve element that is arranged on at least one of the first or second bumper panels. The second bumper panel can be inherently stable and in the use position will act to reduce the aerodynamic drag of the vehicle by directing air away from the underbody components of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2514924-A (GB)
Title: Transmission
Inventor: RUBB KHALIL ABU AL
IPC: F16H3/089
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: A transmission comprising a plurality of concentric tori, each tori having means for engaging with an adjacent tori, the engaging means being actuated by the pressure of a pressurised fluid to thereby increase or decrease a gearing of gears attached to the transmission. A method of gearing is also provided.
Patent GB-2532918-A (GB)
Title: A method of instructing a user to generate a 2D representation of a 3D spatial arrangement of a room
Inventor: MARK PULLAN
IPC: B44F99/00
Filed: 2014-10-23
Abstract: A method of instructing a user to generate a two-dimensional (2D) representation of a three-dimensional (3D) spatial arrangement of a room, comprising the steps of providing a display medium 100 and one or more instructions 104 on a portion thereof, representing in plan a floor plan 112 of the room, representing in elevation the elevation of one or more of the walls 116 of the room, and representing in plan and in elevation the relative location of features of the room on the floor plan and on the elevation of the walls, wherein the elevation of the or each wall is generally arranged relative to the floor plan of the room such that the representation of the or each wall generally aligns with an edge of the representation of the floor plan of the room to which the or each wall corresponds in its three-dimensional (3D) spatial arrangement. Also provided are a method of generating such a representation, and a method of designing a kitchen.
Patent GB-2533950-A (GB)
Title: A self-centring display frame for artists canvas
Inventor: DAVID ANTHONY GILL
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: A display frame A for an artists canvas comprises an inner face B that slopes relative to an outer face such that the thickness of the frame increases from top to bottom, a groove C located at the bottom of the inner face and at least one spring clip J for locating in the groove. A canvas can be automatically centred in the frame to give an even gap between an edge of the canvas G and the inner face of the frame. The size of the spring clip can differ to accommodate canvases of different depths. The spring clip preferably comprises a hole H for placing over the head of a screw or nail protruding from a wall to hang the frame.
Patent GB-2533971-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for machining a blade
Inventor: JON COUNT
IPC: B23Q3/06
Filed: 2015-01-12
Abstract: The apparatus 20 for holding an aerofoil blade 21, such as a compressor blade, includes a first rotatable clamp 24 for retaining a first end of the aerofoil blade. A second rotatable clamp 26 is for retaining a second end of the aerofoil blade. A tensioning mechanism is configured to apply a tension force to the aerofoil blade held by the apparatus, in a direction along a long axis of the blade. The tensioning mechanism may include at least one actuator to alter a distance between the two clamps. The tensioning mechanism may also include a position locking mechanism and may have a magnitude of applied tension force which is adjustable.
Patent GB-2537130-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural spraying apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT OWEN SYKES
IPC: A01C23/02
Filed: 2015-04-07
Abstract: An agricultural spraying apparatus for injecting a liquid product into a raised ridge formed in a terrain comprises an injector unit mounted to a support frame 4; the injector unit 7 comprising: an injector member 13 comprising: an elongate feed conduit; the injector unit being supported by the support frame such that, in use of the agricultural spraying apparatus, the injector member may penetrate the raised ridge to permit injection of liquid product into the raised ridge; characterised in that the injector member of the injector unit is sprung-mounted so as to be pivotally-movable relative to the support frame. The injector member may be biased into a rest position in which it extends from the support frame perpendicularly to the direction of movement of the apparatus but it pivotable on encountering an obstruction.
Patent GB-2538736-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of a topography for improved blood coagulation and/or cell attachment on a body made of titanium or a titanium alloy
Inventor: SIMON BERNER
IPC: C23F1/26
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a topography on a body made of titanium or a titanium alloy. The surface topography allows for improved blood coagulation and/or cell attachment. The process comprises the steps of a) etching at least a portion of the surface of the body with a first etching solution comprising a mineral acid, and then b) etching the surface with a second etching solution different than the first etching solution, said second etching solution comprising hydrofluoric acid. The first etching creates a microscopic topographical formation, and the second etching results in a sub-microscopic formation on the microscopic formation. The first solution may be hydrochloric and sulphuric acid. A macroscopic surface may be provided prior to acid etching using sand blasting. The implant is preferably a dental implant and the surface is in contact with bone or soft tissue. A dental implant obtained by this process, and its use, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2532533-A (GB)
Title: Ion mobility spectrometry data directed acquisition
Inventor: JASON LEE WILDGOOSE
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2015-06-11
Abstract: A method of analysing ions, comprising performing an initial multidimensional survey scan comprising separating parent ions according to a first physico-chemicalproperty and separating said parent ions according to a second physico-chemical property to produce a two-dimensional data set, which comprises data corresponding to said first and second physico­chemical properties. Form the data identifying one or more target ion species of interest. Then determining a mode of operation of a mass spectrometer for said target ion species of interest using data relating to said target ion species of interest in said two-dimensional data set, wherein said mode of operation comprises the location of fragmentation of said target ions of interest. An operating parameter for the target ion species may be calculated, and applied, using data related to said target ion species in a two dimensional data set. The operation mode may comprise electron transfer dissociation, collision induced dissociation, or electron capture dissociation.
Patent GB-2529524-A (GB)
Title: Control of a multi-speed vehicle transmission
Inventor: JERGER ROB
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: A method of detecting from a vehicle an instant gradient of a road whilst under braking and selecting an appropriate transmission shift point, steps include determination of base data (e.g. look-up table) relating tractive effort (e.g. engine torque / engine braking) to rate of change of speed on a flat road, continual sampling of tractive effort, acceleration, and braking effort (e.g. braking torque determined from anti-lock braking system), continual calculation of net effort dependent on live data / real time readings of tractive and braking efforts, and comparison of instant values for net effort and acceleration with corresponding base data values to determine instant surface gradient. The shift points for a multi-speed automatic transmission may be selected according to detected gradient, possibly chosen from a number of shift maps. Method may utilise a processor and read only memory.
Patent GB-2541020-A (GB)
Title: Personalised video game
Inventor: NEIL MATTHEWS
IPC: A63F13/655
Filed: 2015-08-06
Abstract: A method and system for providing a personalised video game comprises selecting 102 a first video game template from a plurality of templates. Each template defines a plurality of customizable elements and customizable data is created based on at least one of the elements. The customizable data is integrated into the first video game template 108. A completed video game is then formed and distributed 110. Each customizable element may comprise at least one action performed by a video game character and the customizable data may comprise recording a person performing that action 104. The actions recorded may be for example walking, running, jumping or turning. The recorded data may be processed 106 before being incorporated into the video game 108. By recording the actions of a user, the system is able to produce a game in which the users image is incorporated such that it appears he or she is the main character.
Patent GB-2540634-A (GB)
Title: Armoured vehicle
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DAVIES
IPC: F41H7/00
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: A vehicle suitable for mounting appliqué armour thereto, including a composite passenger compartment 1 including a structural shell formed wholly or in part of a glass fibre containing composite material, including a plurality of layers of fibrous material bonded with a resin. Appliqué armour 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 is mounted to the composite passenger compartment. The plurality of layers of fibrous material includes both glass fibres and additional fibres providing in composite form a greater ballistic resistance per unit mass than the glass fibre. The additional fibres may include woven or unwoven para-aramid fibre, ultra-high-density polyethylene, PBO, carbon fibre, silk fibre, polyamide, polyester or PIPD. The composite material may include at least five layers of fibrous material. The glass fibre may be in the form of Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic or GRFP. The appliqué armour may include polycarbonate, alumina tiles and polyurethane adhesive.
Patent GB-2526480-A (GB)
Title: A ceiling panel
Inventor: PARTRIDGE MARK
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: There is provided a ceiling panel for a pod room. The ceiling panel comprises one or more cover components movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; and an actuation mechanism configured to move the one or more cover components from the closed configuration to the open configuration in response to a trigger. The ceiling panel may provide a specified percentage open area in the open configuration. The ceiling panel may be adapted to acoustically insulate the pod room in the closed configuration.
Patent GB-2543509-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument 35 having: a distal part comprising an instrument tip 37 for applying radiofrequency and/or microwave frequency energy to tissue, the instrument tip comprising first and second conductive elements (23, 27, figure 2A); a coaxial feed cable 39 with its inner conductor electrically connected to the first conductive element and its outer conductor electrically connected to the second conductive element through a rotatable connection that allows rotation of the distal part relative to the coaxial feed cable; and the instrument comprises an actuator, optionally a rod 49, for rotating the distal part in a first rotational direction relative to the feed cable. A spring 43 may bias the tip against rotation and a stop element may prevent rotation in a second, opposite direction. Also disclosed is an RF/MW electrosurgical instrument having a plurality of bearings (103, figure 12) positioned between the coaxial feed cable (99) and a surrounding housing or sheath (101) for enabling relative rotation. The bearings may be ball bearings or brush bearings.
Patent GB-2544540-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining rheological parameters of a fluid
Inventor: GERHARD NYGAARD
IPC: G01N11/14
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: A method of determining Herschel-Bulkley parameters of a fluid 4 comprises providing a rotatable member 6 in a volume of the fluid; rotating the rotatable member at three different rotational velocities; obtaining corresponding pairs of rotational velocity and torque value for each of the different rotational velocities; using the pairs of rotational velocity and torque value to derive the Herschel-Bulkley parameters of the fluid; wherein the radius of the volume of fluid about the rotatable member is equal to, or larger than the radius at which the fluid will no longer flow as a result of the rotation of the rotatable member at the greatest of the rotational velocities. An apparatus for performing this method is also provided.
Patent GB-2537013-A (GB)
Title: Water flow analysis
Inventor: STEPHEN TOOMS
IPC: G01M3/00
Filed: 2016-02-04
Abstract: Water consumption at a site is determined by recording the temperature of a part of a water supply system between a water main and a site as a function of time. The recorded temperature as a function of time is analysed to determine a property indicative of the water consumption at the site. The apparatus may include a temperature logging device including a temperature sensor. Temperature may be recorded at a plurality of sites.