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Patent GB-2486908-A (GB)
Title: Dental flossing device
Inventor: SEBHATU TEKLEMICHAEL
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 2010-12-30
Abstract: A dental flossing device 2a comprising a body 4 forming a handle section 6 and a tensioning structure 8, 10, 12 for holding a section of a dental floss 14a. The dental floss is of continuous length and comprises plural spaced nodes 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d defining plural sections 14a, 14b, 14c. The tensioning structure applies a tension to a pair of nodes to tension the section 14a between the pair. The tensioning structure 8, 10, 12 is flexible to provide the tension and comprises two arms 8, 10 each applying tension to one of the nodes 30a, 30b. The nodes can be removed by flexing the arms to remove the tension form the floss, the next section of floss is then located in the tensioning structure. The flossing device includes slots in the arms 8, 10 sized to prevent the nodes 30 from passing through. The device includes a cutter to remove excess floss when a new section is placed in the tensioning structure.
Patent GB-2488130-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter shaft alignment
Inventor: RECKLESS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2011-02-16
Abstract: Helicopter shaft alignment apparatus comprises a support arranged to hold an electromagnetic radiation transmitter 42 (e.g. a laser) or receiver 44 relative to a helicopter shaft. The support comprises a releasable clamp formation 17, 18 having a clamping axis 21 that is shaped to closely surround a shaft in use. A spacer 26 depends from the clamp formation 17, 18 and holds the transmitter or receiver 42, 44 a predetermined radial distance from the clamping axis 21. The shaft alignment apparatus may be used in conjunction with a transmitter and receiver system which includes a data processor 48 arranged to enter recorded alignment values into a shaft alignment template.
Patent GB-2474803-A (GB)
Title: Slatted wall fixing element
Inventor: MOSELEY DARREN
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2009-07-27
Abstract: A fixing element for a slatwall structure, the fixing element being configured to be coupled to an insert member provided in a channel of the slatwall structure, the fixing element having a hook portion arranged to be inserted into a cavity defined by the insert member thereby to couple the fixing element to the insert member, the insert member being further arranged to support an edge of a display panel provided in juxtaposition with a face of the slatwall structure.
Patent GB-2489025-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated balloon
Inventor: HALLIBURTON JAMES
IPC: A63H27/10
Filed: 2011-03-16
Abstract: In respect of a balloon 10 having an illumination device 20, including a light emitting member, which is mounted onto the wall inside the balloon cavity, at least one sheet 22, 24 of flexible material is connected to the illumination device inside the balloon cavity to serve as a parachute for the illumination device 20 in the event of rupture of the wall of the balloon when in an inflated condition. In embodiments where the illumination device is provided with a projection 12 and is mounted to the wall of the balloon by an attachment element, such as elastic band 18 engaging said projection 12 from outside the balloon, the or each sheet of flexible material 22, 24 serving as the parachute may be connected to the illumination device 20 and to the balloon wall by location over the projection 12 and engagement by the same attachment member.
Patent GB-2487606-A (GB)
Title: Providing an overlay portion on a touch screen interface
Inventor: RICE LIZ
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2011-03-18
Abstract: Methods for controlling a computing device comprising a touch-screen (104) user interface. A status of one or more applications having access to the touch-screen user interface of the computing device is monitored. In response to the monitoring indicating that a predetermined application is displaying a screen on the touch-screen user interface, at least one overlay portion (130) is configured over a part of the displayed screen. Hence, an augmented user interface experience is provided which allows display of information to a user via an overlay displayed on top of information associated with a predetermined application already being presented to the user. No interaction by the user with the touch-screen user interface is required in order to navigate away from or back to the predetermined application.
Patent GB-2476203-A (GB)
Title: Optical amplification controller, method for controlling semiconductor optical amplifier, and optical transmitter
Inventor: TANAKA SHINSUKE
IPC: H01S5/024
Filed: 2008-10-03
Abstract: An optical amplification controller is constituted of a semiconductor optical amplifier, a temperature regulation unit for regulating the temperature of the semiconductor optical amplifier, and an optical gain control unit for regulating the temperature of the semiconductor optical amplifier by controlling the temperature regulation unit and varying the optical gain of the semiconductor optical amplifier. In this optical amplification controller, pattern effect can be suppressed even if the intensity of output light ( intensity of amplification light) is increased.
Patent GB-2479100-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing personalized internet telephone service and terminal using the same
Inventor: KIM SUNG WAN
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2010-01-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a personalized Internet telephone service and a terminal using the same, and comprises: a step (S10) of storing and setting service subscription information and personal information in the databases (11, 12) of a personalized Internet telephone service web server (10) by allowing a user (20) to access the web server (10) through an Internet-accessible terminal; a step (S20) of enabling the user (20) to access the web server (10) through an existing wired/wireless Internet telephone terminal (21) for an Internet telephone service provider; a step (S30) of selecting on a display screen of the terminal (21) a user authentication means and a service fee payment means which are provided by the web server (10); a step (S40) of either connecting a call to another party (30) by dialing through the terminal (21) a telephone number from a personal phonebook which is stored in a personal phonebook storage database (12) on the web server (10), or connecting a call to a telephone ntnmber additionally provided by the web server (10) after selecting the user authentication means and the service fee payment means; and a step (S50) of saving a call record and a new telephone number to the database (12) if connecting a call to the new telephone number which is not stored in the database (12), then terminating the use of the terminal (21). The invention is able to make a call by: accessing the personalized Internet telephone service web server through the Internet access means installed in a terminal.
Patent GB-2494623-A (GB)
Title: A peristaltic pump dispenser operating on several dispensing tubes
Inventor: TURNER JEREMY
IPC: B05B7/04
Filed: 2011-09-02
Abstract: A pump apparatus comprises a pump head dispenser 20 having a peristaltic pump 22, a plurality of dispensing tubes 16, 18 disposed through the pump head, wherein the peristaltic pump when actuated acts on each of the dispensing tubes so as to simultaneously pump an equal volume of fluid. Ideally, the peristaltic pump spray head 22 is operable by a finger trigger 24. The trigger preferably works on the ratchet and pawl mechanism to turn a rotor having roller impellers which squeeze the tubes. Preferably two or three tubes are used in the peristaltic pump, in association with two or three fluid containers. One container may contain a reagent, while the other carries a different second reagent. Actuation may cause the reagents to mix and exit from a single nozzle, or exit unmixed through multiple separate nozzles. Chlorine dioxide or a sterilising composition may be dispensed. An embodiment envisages three collapsible containers located within a single container housing (figures 10-12).
Patent GB-2484827-A (GB)
Title: Channel Traffic Congestion Avoidance in a Mobile Communication System
Inventor: NAVRATIL DAVID
IPC: H04W28/02
Filed: 2011-10-21
Abstract: An apparatus such as a user equipment (UE) comprises at least one controller arranged to receive and read a series of blocks on a first channel such as an access granted channel (AGCH), to deterÂ­mine whether there is congestion. In the event that the determination is that there is no congestion, a channel reÂ­quest is transmitted on a second channel, such as a random access channel (RACH). This allows a reduction in congestion on data traffic channels by enabling user equipment to monitor channels and only make requests when there is no congestion. Congestion may be determined by determining the number of L2 fill frames, assignment frames or a ratio of the two on the AGCH. Alternatively a congestion flag may be detected, the flag being set by a base station or other node based on queue length for the AGCH or packet utilization. When there is congestion the UE waits for a time WT before detecting congestion. The wait time WT may be set by the base station or varied based on n umber of previous attempts and a random element.
Patent GB-2500038-A (GB)
Title: Rotary slag atomising granulator with metal disk and cooling system
Inventor: FEATHERSTONE WILLIAM BARRY
IPC: C21B3/08
Filed: 2012-03-08
Abstract: A rotary atomising granulator using the rotating disc method comprising a rotatable metal (e.g. steel) disk (2) mounted on a support (3) for rotation about an axis; further comprising a cooling system by applying a coolant to the back surface of the disc (18). The disk can be flat but it is preferably concave at the side where it receives the slag for pelletisation (23). The angle between tangent and disk rim is 30 to 50 degrees, preferably 40 degrees. The quenching system comprises either spraying (13) a liquid (water) or an aerated liquid onto the backside of the spinning turntable or flowing a coolant onto the backside of the dish. The flow of the coolant is preferably contained within an annular housing (5) around the disk and it is collected in a sump. The granulation of the metal takes place through centrifugal forces.
Patent GB-2489311-A (GB)
Title: Charging unit for hybrid electrically powered aircraft
Inventor: LEE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B64D41/00
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: A hybrid aircraft uses fuel engines or electric flight power 1. Electric batteries charge the electric flight power 1 to fly the aircraft. The electric batteries have an on-board charging system which works when the aircraft flies. The on-board charging system comprises a number of air turbines 5 with blades which rotate due to the airflow when the aircraft flies to charge the electric batteries. The turbines are positioned on the aircraft's fuselage and wings. The pilot can switch between the fuel engines and the electric flight power. When the fuel engines are in operation the air turbines 5 still rotate creating electricity to charge the electric batteries. Once charged, the pilot can switch back to electric flight power but is able to switch back to fuel power at any time.
Patent GB-2500674-A (GB)
Title: Deployable garment hanger
Inventor: SIMPSON GARY
IPC: A45C13/28
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A device for hanging a garment comprises at least one garment-shoulder support 103 pivotally 102 mounted upon at least one elongate member 401,101 such that it can hinge about the same, and is movable from a stowed position to an extended in use position. Preferably there are two elongate members forming part of the retractable handle assembly of an item of luggage such as a suitcase 401 or the supports 701 for a vehicle headrest 1301. The garment-shoulder support may be flush with the surface of the elongate member when in then stowed position. In an embodiment, the garment hanging device is provided as a retrofit and may be removably attached to the handle assembly of an item of luggage or the supports for a vehicle headrest.
Patent GB-2504078-A (GB)
Title: Dispersing magnetic particles
Inventor: MAXTED BARRY JOHN
IPC: B03C1/28
Filed: 2012-07-16
Abstract: A device 10 is provided for loosening and dispersing magnetic particles, such as magnetite, from an accumulation of material in a body, such as a radiator. The device comprises a handle 12 connected to a roller 16. The roller comprises a tube 24 of non magnetic material, rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and a magnet (20, Fig. 2) located within the tube. Preferably, the magnet is located within a core 22, wherein the tube is rotatably mounted on the core. The magnet may comprise a series of magnets (30, Fig. 2) separated by spacers (32, Fig. 2), wherein the magnets are arranged such that like poles are either side of a respective spacer. Suitably, the tube comprises cushioning material on its outer surface arranged as a series of circumferential ridges (28, Fig. 2). A method for dispersing magnetic particles within a hollow body, such as a radiator in a central heating system, is also claimed wherein the roller device is repeatedly rolled vertically up the surface of the body from a lower region thereof to a higher region. The magnetic particles may thus be drawn up and entrained in a flow of fluid.
Patent GB-2508900-A (GB)
Title: Mitigation of anomalous propagation effects in radar
Inventor: ROBINSON BRYAN
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of mitigating the effects of anomalous propagation in a Radar system, comprising the steps of: receiving a plurality of returns from a plurality of transmit pulses 100; calculating a difference in magnitude between each of the plurality of returns and its successor 110; if one of the calculated differences indicates a first step change greater than a first predetermined threshold, calculating a first average magnitude of the returns received after the first step change 120, and replacing the returns received before the first step change with synthesised returns having a magnitude equal to the first calculated average magnitude 130. A further embodiment also includes determining a trend in the phase values of the returns following the first step change 140 and synthesizing the phase values before the first step change 150. The steps may be repeated for a second step change above a second predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2498438-A (GB)
Title: Collision avoidance which accounts for vehicle length
Inventor: MILLER ALEX MAURICE
IPC: B60W30/095
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: Avoiding collision between a host 204 and target 208 vehicle comprising: determining their current positions and potential collision zone 200 (e.g. intersection of their trajectories); assuming the vehicle lengths, determining whether they are incorrect and, if so, adjusting them; using the adjusted lengths to check whether the target vehicle currently intercepts the host vehicleâ  s path; predicting the host vehicleâ  s position when the target vehicle is expected to reach the potential collision zone; and calculating a host vehicle speed change required to avoid collision (e.g. deceleration required under a 'brake to pass' condition). Thus the possibility that the target vehicle is towing a trailer 212 is accommodated. The time for the target vehicle to reach and clear the collision zone may be determined. A break threat number may be evaluated based on the deceleration value and warning signals accordingly provided to apply the brakes immediately or after a time.
Patent GB-2495682-A (GB)
Title: Radiation detector and method
Inventor: ANAXAGORAS THALIS
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2011-07-12
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a radiation detector comprising a pixel, the pixel having a first diode arranged to collect radiation-generated carriers; a second diode arranged to collect radiation-generated carriers; switching components operable to permit independent readout of the first diode and the second diode, wherein the first diode has a higher node capacitance than the second diode.
Patent GB-2499135-A (GB)
Title: Fuel and base oil blendstocks from a single feedstock.
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C07C67/465
Filed: 2011-09-23
Abstract: A method comprising the steps of providing a fatty acyl mixture comprising: (i) a C10-C16 acyl carbon atom chain content of at least 30 wt. % wherein at least 80% of the C10-C16 acyl carbon atom chains are saturated; and (ii) a C18-C22 acyl carbon atom chain content of at least 20 wt. % wherein at least 50% of the acyl C16-C22 carbon atom chains contain at least one double bond; hydrolyzing at least some of the mixture to yield a quantity of C10-C16 saturated fatty acids and C18-C22 unsaturated fatty acids; oligomerizing at least some of the C18-C22 unsaturated fatty acids to yield a quantity of C36+ fatty acid oligomers; separating at least some of the C10-C16 saturated fatty acids from the C36+ fatty acid oligomers.
Patent GB-2502879-A (GB)
Title: System, device and method for managing camera focus
Inventor: HEUGTEN ANTHONY VAN
IPC: G02B7/09
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: A photographic device comprises an image sensor 5, an optical lens 10 and an electro-active liquid crystal lens 15 with a field of view limited by lines 20. Objects 25, 30 and 35 are located in a scene at different distances from the device in the field of view. Upon receiving an image acquisition initiation command the device automatically acquires at least two images having different focal depth by capturing a first image, rapidly changing the focus of the lens 15 and then capturing a second image. The images may be combined to produce an image where objects at two or more distances from the device are all in focus, alternatively the image determined to have the best focus for a predetermined region of the scene may be automatically rendered.
Patent GB-2516682-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical memory for mip map
Inventor: PORTH MATTHEW CHARLES
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A hierarchical memory device 100 comprising an Embedded Logic Unit and a plurality of memory blocks L0,L1,L2, wherein, when writing data into the memory device: the plurality of memory blocks L0, L1, L2 are arranged to be accessible in parallel; a first memory block is arranged to be written with first data at a first address of the first memory block; a second memory block is arranged to be written with second data at a second address of the second memory block (see figure 5A); the Embedded Logic Unit may comprise an arithmetic logic unit or address generator arranged to generate the second address of the second memory block using the first address of the first memory block, involving for example a binary division (bit wise shift left) and rounding off to nearest integer; and to generate the second data by down-sampling or compressing the first data using dedicated data filters 150; a second memory block access operation comprises at least one of the generation of the second address, generation of the second data or writing of the second data to the second memory block; when an instruction for the writing of the first data at the first address is communicated to the hierarchical memory device, this triggers the second memory block access operation; and the second memory block access operation to the first memory block. The hierarchical memory device may be used in a 3D texel rendering graphics processing unit for storage of sampled pixel or texel data using a mipmapping process. A method of mipmap generation is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2506524-A (GB)
Title: Subsea anti-fouling sign with adhesive layer
Inventor: MILNE JOHN ALASTAIR
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: A subsea antifouling sign 40 comprises a body of an antifouling material with indicia or markings thereon, an adhesive layer or coating 44, and a protective lining on the adhesive layer or coating. In order to install the sign it is necessary to remove the protective lining release layer from the adhesive layer or coating and attach the sign to a surface of the marine structure 52. A bead of adhesive 59 is then applied to seal the gap between the edge of the sign and the structure. The adhesive layer is preferably an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive which may be formed as a double sided tape or a sheet comprising two differing adhesives applied to either side of an intermediate carrier layer. The anti-fouling material is preferably a silicone based polymeric material. The protective lining is preferably a fluoro-silicone coated release paper.
Patent GB-2517966-A (GB)
Title: Variable flow hydraulic machine
Inventor: SHEPHERD PAUL
IPC: F04C2/08
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: A variable flow external rotor hydraulic machine 10 has an inlet 26, an outlet 28, a rotor set having a first rotor 58 mounted for rotation about a first rotor axis and a second rotor 68 mounted for rotation about a second rotor axis, the machine being configured as either a pump or a motor, in which at least one of the first and second rotor axes is movable relative to the other to vary a leakage flow between the rotors. The machine may further comprise a housing and a carrier 64 moveable relative to the housing in which the second rotor is rotatably mounted on the housing.
Patent GB-2519102-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning device and a method of cleaning a system for inductive power transfer
Inventor: LANNOIJE MARNIX
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: A cleaning device 1 and a method for an inductive power transmitter for a vehicle with a primary coil unit 10, has a belt 2 and means 3, 4 for driving the belt 2. At least part of the conveyor belt 2 is movable through a volume 15 above the transmission unit 10. The belt 2 may move in a direction parallel with or orthogonal to the longitudinal dimension of the transmitter 10. At least a partial section of the belt 2 above the transmitter 10 may be an electrical insulator. The whole of the conveyor belt 2 may be disposed above the coil 10. Removing means 8 which may be rubber lips may be disposed to remove foreign objects 16 from the belt when the belt 2 moves relative to the removing means 8. The belt 2 may only be actuated in the event that a foreign particle 16 is detected on the belt 2, and may only stop in the event that a foreign particle 16 is no longer detected.
Patent GB-2511185-A (GB)
Title: Liquid jet head, method for producing liquid jet head and liquid jet apparatus
Inventor: DOMAE YOSHINORI
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A liquid jet head includes an actuator substrate 2 on which a plurality of grooves 6 are arranged; and a nozzle plate 4 having nozzle holes 11 communicated with the grooves 6. Drive electrodes 12 and insulating films 20 cover a part of both side surfaces 5a of a wall portion (5, Fig.3). Each of the drive electrodes 12 are installed on the surface 5a of the wall portion around the nozzle hole 11 and holds the insulating film 20 with the wall portion (5, Fig.3) at least at a first longitudinal end. There is also provided a method of producing the liquid jet head including forming an insulating film 20 on a wall (5, Fig.3) followed by forming a drive electrode 12 on the insulating film 20 so as to sandwich the film 20 between the wall (5, Fig.3) and the drive electrode 12.
Patent GB-2522067-A (GB)
Title: Head lice comb
Inventor: STOLLER JOANNE
IPC: A45D24/22
Filed: 2014-01-14
Abstract: A head lice comb 101 for treating head lice infested hair comprises a housing forming a handle 202 and a head 203. The head 203 comprises teeth 204 which are preferably configured to have a spacing of between 0.20mm and 0.30mm. The handle 202 may include a reservoir of treatment fluid 602 which is dispensed through at least one aperture 603. The aperture(s) 603 is preferably arranged adjacent the teeth 204. In one disclosed dispensing mechanism, pressing button 209 causes rod 615 to depress the piston 612 within the displacement pump 611. Fluid is then pushed along the conduit 610 to the teeth 204. The plurality of teeth 204 extract insects and insect matter such as nits from the hair and the dispensing mechanism dispenses a treatment fluid efficacious in the treatment of head lice.