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Patent GB-2469206-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle monitoring device
Inventor: WILLARD ALEXANDER EDWARD
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2010-04-01
Abstract: The device (VMD) 10 comprises a microprocessor programmed to simulate a vehicle's powertrain, that is arranged to receive signals from a vehicle's engine management system 12 in order to produce a real-time simulated model of the vehicle's powertrain operation whence the vehicle's actual instantaneous fuel consumption and/or emissions can be accurately predicted during operation of the vehicle and compared with predetermined or calculated optimum performance characteristics for the powertrain under the pertaining conditions in order to display 18 the instantaneous operating conditions in relation to the optimum under any driving condition. The VMD 10 is advantageously arranged to receive the signals from the on-board diagnostics (OBD or OBD-II or equivalent) port 14. The VMD 10 is preferably programmed so that the said performance coefficient is used to calculate the instantaneous and/or cumulative quantity or percentage of fuel wasted as a result of non-optimum operation of the vehicle. The display 18 includes an instantaneous engine speed indicator 25 with indications of desired gear changes up 20 or down 22, under prevailing conditions with, optionally, the engine energy demand 28 to influence throttle operation by a driver.
Patent GB-2471928-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger with overcharge protection
Inventor: YANG DEZHONG
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2010-06-02
Abstract: A charger 100 for a lithium battery pack 6 has a voltage input terminal 1, a current control module 2 and a voltage output terminal 3, and also includes a voltage-rising module 4 and a voltage-detecting module 5 connected with the voltage-rising module and the voltage input terminal. The use of a voltage-rising module prevents overcharging of the battery pack which may occur with a voltage-drop charger.
Patent GB-2483670-A (GB)
Title: A method of sealing a joist end in a masonry wall
Inventor: ROLLO ANDREW
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2010-09-15
Abstract: The method comprises providing a masonry wall 12 including at least one joist 20, which has an end portion embedded in a hole 32 through the wall; locating a planar member 34 over the hole and bonding the planar member to the outer surface of the wall 26 which, in use, provides an airtight seal. The planar member may be a strip of tape bigger than the hole and it may have an adhesive surface which may secure the member to the wall providing a watertight seal. An end cap may be applied to the end of the joist prior to embedding in the wall to provide further protection. The joist may be solid timber or an I-joist and the joist may be treated to prevent shrinkage. A building system comprising this planar member to seal the hole in the masonry is also claimed.
Patent GB-2475589-A (GB)
Title: An article for being worn on the lower torso of the wearer
Inventor: SCHMITZ CHRISTOPH
IPC: A41B9/12
Filed: 2010-10-01
Abstract: An article for being worn on the lower torso of the wearer, such as a disposable protective undergarment like diapers, incontinence articles, training pants, menstrual pants etc., comprises a centre strip 1010 extending from the front through the crotch to the back and side panels 1054, 1055, 1056. The centre strip and side panels form a waist hoop. The centre strip and side panels have corresponding first and second surfaces. At the transition 1110 between the centre strip and the side panels, the first surfaces of the side panel and the centre strip are abutted to and connected to themselves or are abutted to and connected to each other or the second surfaces of the side panel and the centre strip are abutted to and connected to themselves or are abutted to and connected to each other. The arrangement provides for better fit and ease of manufacture. Each of the side panels may be arranged to extend towards and beyond the longitudinally extending centre line of the centre strip and the side panels and centre region may be formed by a double (z-folded) pleat. Also disclosed are a continuous process for forming the article characterised by positioning of the side panels and a method characterised by forming a double pleat fold.
Patent GB-2484993-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control device
Inventor: BENNETT WESLEY
IPC: B65D47/24
Filed: 2010-11-01
Abstract: A device for controlling the admission of air to a fluid reservoir 1 having an inlet comprises a closure means 3 sealingly engageable with the inlet, the closure means incorporating a spring-loaded valve 6 for controlling admission of air from outside the reservoir. The valve has a plunger 9 exÂ­tending from the closure means, manual depression of which opens the valve 6 against the spring 10.
Patent GB-2475414-A (GB)
Title: Producing gold electroplated jewellery
Inventor: YELIN DOV
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 2010-11-12
Abstract: Gold plated jewellery is made by forming a non-metallic body moulded in a metal die, treating its surface to make it electrically conductive and electroplating a layer of gold at least 15 microns thick onto the body. The body can be made by injection moulding a polymer (such as ABS) into a die in which is located part of a clasp, whereby the clasp is firmly anchored in the moulded material. Surface treatment can be a chemical treatment or the application of a thin layer of electrically conductive lacquer. The plated layer can be 14 or 1 karat gold. The jewellery can be a bracelet, earring or ring.
Patent GB-2487759-A (GB)
Title: A method of building construction with joists having a support nib.
Inventor: CULLEN DOUGLAS WILSON
IPC: E04B1/58
Filed: 2011-02-03
Abstract: The building construction has a wall 130 on which rests a joist 210. The joist has a section removed from the end 116 to provide a support nib 118. In use, the support nib is longer than the planned length so that the joist provides a shorter hanging length 26 to enable the joist to locate between the masonry walls even when the dimension between the walls is smaller than planned. The overall length of the joist is increased by increasing the length of the support nib in use as opposed to the planned length, thus the load bearing value is maintained even when the dimension between the walls is larger than planned.
Patent GB-2480360-A (GB)
Title: Heated liquid vessels and electrical appliances
Inventor: SMITH DAVID ANDREW
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A cordless connector for a kettle or other appliance has sheathed conductors 524 whose insulation extends into sealing means 523. Alternatively, or in addition, a vessel or appliance comprises one or more of: a seal with a fin and rib, a cordless optical coupling, spill-inhibiting means, pressure relieving means, a removable lid assembly, a lid lock, capacitive level sensing, a user interface, turbulence detection, volume-related temperature sensing, means for quickly dispensing small amounts of liquid, means for preventing overheating, a multiple action actuator, pumped circulation through a filter, a packable cordless base that can go inside the appliance, a reduced diameter vessel, simplified wiring, and a cordless electrical and mechanical rotary connector.
Patent GB-2479474-A (GB)
Title: Multimodal fusion decision logic system for determining whether to accept a specimen
Inventor: KIEFER FRED W
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: The present invention includes a method of deciding whether a data set is acceptable for making a decision. A first probability partition array and a second probability partition array may be provided. One or both of the probability partition arrays may be a Copula model. A no-match zone may be established and used to calculate a false-acceptance-rate ('FAR') and/or a false-rejection-rate ('FRR') for the data set. The FAR and/or the FAR may be compared to desired rates. Based on the comparison, the data set may be either accepted or rejected. The invention may also be embodied as a computer readable memory device for executing the methods.
Patent GB-2485860-A (GB)
Title: Ski carrying apparatus
Inventor: TOWNSEND GAVIN
IPC: A45F3/14
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: Apparatus for hands-free transportation of skis 207 comprises a strap 203 for wearing over a shoulder 202, the strap 203 being attached to a waist belt 204, and at least one ski retainer 205 for retaining the skis 207 in position. A method for attaching skis to a ski carrying apparatus and a method for carrying skis in a ski carrying apparatus are also claimed.
Patent GB-2492347-A (GB)
Title: Building method, cutting apparatus and liquid-laden foam insulator
Inventor: SHOWAN NICHOLAS TIMOTHY
IPC: B27C9/04
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: A method of building 14 construction using an onsite mobile packaged production machine 16 at the building site 10, providing computer generated part data relating to a building design to the onsite machine 16 and supplying wood to the onsite machine 16. The onsite machine 16 provides building parts formed from the wood and based on the part data in the order of assembly, the building parts are assembled on a foundation 12 to form the building 14, wherein at least external walls 25 including the said building parts include interior and exterior panels having a cavity 28 therebetween and foam 30 insulation is provided in the cavity 28. A cutting apparatus used 42 comprises a longitudinal processing path 56, and a plurality of clamping elements 48 controllable to move independently along at least one longitudinal side of the processing path 56. Each clamping element 48 is operable to clamp and move a workpiece 68 on the longitudinal processing path 56 whilst at least one other said clamping element 48 is unclamped from the workpiece 68. Two processing heads 52 are oriented to face in opposing directions, so that opposite faces of a workpiece 68 can be worked simultaneously without obstruction by the clamping elements 48. A liquid laden foam insulator may be used.
Patent GB-2494166-A (GB)
Title: Reducing fault current in an electrical generator
Inventor: NARAYANAN SRIDHAR
IPC: H02K1/00
Filed: 2011-08-31
Abstract: A stator for an electrical generator is disclosed. The stator comprises a main stator core (10) and an extension core (20, 22). The extension core provides a path for leakage flux when the generator is above a predetermined operating point. This can increase the generator's internal impedance during a fault event, thereby reducing the generator's fault current, without compromising its efficiency during normal operation. The size of the air gaps 24,26 affects the amount of leakage and the point it happens. The extension coils only start to contribute to flux leakage when the main core starts to saturate since during normal operation flux crosses only the smaller rotor/stator air gap 18.
Patent GB-2495939-A (GB)
Title: Solar panel alarm system
Inventor: LOWES MICHAEL LEE
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A solar panel security system is provided having at least one sensor 36 arranged to detect theft / removal of a solar panel (10,fig.1) from an installation. The sensor 36 issues an output signal in response to removal of a solar panel (10,fig.1) to an electronic controller 44. The electronic controller 44 responds to the output signal from the sensor 36 by issuing a wireless alarm signal for alerting a user. The sensor may comprise a switch securable to a mounting profile for mounting the solar panel or a switch securable to the solar panel. The wireless signal may be an SMS message. The solar panel may comprise multiple photovoltaic cells.
Patent GB-2482826-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of morphine and related derivatives
Inventor: MAGNUS PHILIP D
IPC: C07D307/91
Filed: 2010-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the synthesis of galanthamine, morphine, intermediates, salts and derivatives thereof, wherein the starting compound is biphenyl.
Patent GB-2497742-A (GB)
Title: Resourcing low complexity terminal devices such as MTC devices
Inventor: BEALE MARTIN WARWICK
IPC: H04W4/70
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: A method for communicating data between a base station and a terminal device in a wireless telecommunications system is described, for example an LTE-based system. The wireless communication system uses a plurality of frequency sub-carriers spanning a system frequency band. Physical-layer control information for the terminal device is transmitted from the base station using sub-carriers selected from across the system frequency band, for example to provide frequency diversity. However, higher-layer data for the terminal device is transmitted using only sub-carriers selected from within a restricted frequency band which is smaller than and within the system frequency band. The terminal device is aware of the restricted frequency band, and as such need only buffer and process data within this restricted frequency band during periods where higher-layer data is being transmitted. The terminal device buffers and processes the full system frequency band during periods when physical-layer control information is being transmitted. Thus, a terminal device may be incorporated in a network in which physical-layer control information is transmitted over a wide frequency range, but only needs to have sufficient memory and processing capacity to process a smaller range of frequencies for the higher-layer data. It   s main purpose is in resourcing low complexity terminal devices such as machine type communication (MTC) devices.
Patent GB-2497999-A (GB)
Title: Polyurethane foam unicorn horn
Inventor: NEWTON MARK ROBERT
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2011-12-30
Abstract: A horn with a roughly conical shape manufactured in plastic foam designed for attachment to a horse or pony's head, bridle or head collar in order to give it an appearance similar to the mythical creature known as a unicorn. The horn features a flat base 2 in order to facilitate it being attached to the head of an animal in an upright position. The horn also features a hole or slit 3 close to the base, and parallel thereto, running from one side of the horn base to the other in order to allow a tape or strap to be passed through the horn to facilitate the attachment of the horn to an animal. The horn may be provided with a decorative indented helix 1. The horn is manufactured in an industrial process involving the injection moulding of a two-part polyurethane foam mixture into a sealed two-part resin or aluminium mould.
Patent GB-2499827-A (GB)
Title: Assessing a person's ability to achieve a pre-determined outcome
Inventor: SMYTHE IAN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2012-03-01
Abstract: A person profile is constructed, comprising a plurality of attributes relating to the person. At least one attribute relates to a disadvantage which adversely affects the person's ability to achieve the outcome, such as disability. A target (outcome) profile is also constructed, comprising a plurality of attributes which are considered relevant to a job. A score for each attribute in the person and/or target employment profile is received and stored. The person's ability to achieve the outcome is assessed based upon a comparison of the attributes in the person and target profiles. The method and system may comprise the generation of a strategy for upgrading any attribute score in the person profile which is less than the corresponding attribute score in the outcome profile. A plurality of models may be constructed using a variety of artificial intelligence technicques so that results can be compared.
Patent GB-2485953-A (GB)
Title: Methods of making and using a ruminant gas reduction composition
Inventor: LOWE MATTHEW W
IPC: A23K1/14
Filed: 2010-08-26
Abstract: A method comprising administering an oligosaccharide composition to an organism having a gastrointestinal system to affect the production of GHG produced by the organism allowing for a reduction of the GHG produced by the organism while optimizing the health, feed intake, and protein synthesis of the organism so that management of the organism may realize the synergistic effects of maximizing both typical organism commodity-type concerns (e.g., size and production metrics) and atypical organism commodity-type concerns (e.g., carbon credit trading/monetization). A gas-reducing composition comprising soluble extractable material from a lignocellulosic source. A method of producing a composition, comprising providing a lignocellulosic source; extracting soluble materials from the lignocellulosic source to produce soluble extractable material; and processing the soluble extractable material to yield a gas-reducing composition, wherein the gas-reducing composition comprises hemicellulose and exhibits gas-reducing activity.
Patent GB-2491716-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting and receiving a still image
Inventor: REES OWAIN HUW
IPC: H04N7/08
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: In a method for transmitting and receiving an image for display by a thin client, a parameter of a formatted image signal is used either as an indicator as to whether or not the image signal should be displayed by the thin client (1 in fig. 1) receiving the signal, and/or as an indicator of the position in which the image signal is to be displayed as part of a composite display of multiple image signals by the thin client. The parameter may dictate that an image is not to be displayed when this represents no change over a preceding image signal, and this image signal may be reduced in size before sending by a web server (2 in fig. 1). Simulated moving images can therefore be generated with lower latency and bandwidth. The parameter may comprise height and width image properties.
Patent GB-2493643-A (GB)
Title: Rank signaling in spatial multiplexing
Inventor: TABET TARIK
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2011-04-12
Abstract: Method, receiver and computer program product for processing a signal transmitted over a wireless network from a plurality of spatially separated transmit antennas of a transmitter using a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output transmission. The signal is received at a plurality of receive antennas, the signal comprising a plurality of data streams. The channel quality for each of the data streams in the received signal is determined and based on the determined channel quality of the data streams, the number of independent data streams that can be supported in the Multiple-Input Multiple-Output transmission of the signal is determined. An indication of the determined number is transmitted to the transmitter.
Patent GB-2502165-A (GB)
Title: Automatic water flushing system
Inventor: RAMSAY STUART
IPC: E03B7/08
Filed: 2012-11-06
Abstract: A system 101 for the automated flushing of a fluid such as water in a fluid distribution arrangement. The system comprises a flushing conduit 107 branching from an outlet supply conduit 103 and leading to a discharge outlet 109, a flow control valve 111 to control the fluid flow through the flushing conduit, a temperature sensor 117 for measuring the fluid temperature which flows out of demand outlet 105 and the flushing conduit, and which generates temperature data. The system also comprises a flow sensor 119 for detecting and/or measuring the fluid flow through each of the demand outlet and the flushing conduit and generates flow data. The system also comprises a controller 113 in communication with the sensors and the flow control valve, and which operates the flow control valve in dependence on certain pre-determined criteria and/or on temperature/flow data.
Patent GB-2510640-A (GB)
Title: Leg mounted snow pole holder
Inventor: TAYLOR ANDREW KEVIN
IPC: A45B1/00
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: A holder for extendable snow poles comprises a pair of tubes 7,8 each having two loops of material 3-6 attached to the outer surface of tube, and a pair of straps 1,2 passing through respective loops on each tube. Each strap includes releasable fastening means 9,10. The arrangement is such that the tubes may be releasably attached to around the leg of a snow sports participant (see figure 2) and a collapsed snow pole stored in each tube. The holder may consist of a single tube attachable by one or two straps to a snow sports participants leg.
Patent GB-2508939-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner base assembly
Inventor: MORPHEY JOHN CURTIS
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 100 comprises a handle 104 having a handle pivot axis 106, a carriage (200, fig 2) pivotally connected to the handle 104 to rotate about the handle pivot axis 106, and an inlet nozzle assembly 114pivotally connected to the handle 104 to rotate about the handle pivot axis 106 independently of the carriage (200, fig 2). The carriage (200, fig 2) has a front support (228, fig 2) and a rear support 124 spaced from the front support (228, fig 2) in a fore-aft direction, and the handle pivot axis 106 is located between the front support (228, fig 2) and the rear support 124 with respect to the fore-aft direction. A suction Inlet (206, fig 2) is on a bottom face of the inlet nozzle assembly 114, a suction source is operatively associated with the handle, a dirt collection device is operatively associated with the handle, and there is an air passage system fluidly connecting the suction inlet, the suction source and the dirt collection device. The carriage (200, fig 2) and the inlet nozzle assembly may be connected by a spring (272, fig 8).
Patent GB-2516418-A (GB)
Title: Bill payment system
Inventor: LARAMAN SIMON
IPC: G06Q30/04
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A bill payment system 10 comprises a repository for managing issuance of a bill and subsequent status of a bill, the repository 13 storing details and associated bank or account information 14, 15 of a payer 12 and a payee 11 and being able to communicate with the payer and the respective banks of the payer and payee. Bill details are communicated to the repository including identification of the payer and payee and the amount payable, the system generating instruction for payment from the payer and communicating this to the respective banks. The instruction may be generated automatically on receipt of the bill or may require authorisation from the payer e.g. by entering a password or PIN. Thus a central system provides payment in relation to bills and the customer or payer does not need to provide payment details to separate companies. The status of the bill may be updated in real time and communicated to the payer and/or payee. A full audit trail may be recorded and stored. The payer and payee devices used to access the system may be pre-registered and password protected to reduce the risk of fraud.
Patent GB-2503119-A (GB)
Title: Surface close proximity wells
Inventor: WALD M GLENN
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2012-02-15
Abstract: An offshore oil production system, comprising a structure in a body of water, having a portion extending above a surface of the body of water; a first surface wellhead located at a top of the body of water; a second surface wellhead located at a top of the body of water; a first wellhead located at a bottom of the body of water; a second wellhead located at a bottom of the body of water; a first riser extending from the first wellhead to the first surface wellhead; and a second riser extending from the second wellhead to the second surface wellhead; wherein the first surface wellhead is a distance of less than about 12 feet from the second surface wellhead.
Patent GB-2500544-A (GB)
Title: Offline interface between a POS and tax refund system, using 2D codes
Inventor: LOW SENG CHEZK
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2013-07-09
Abstract: A method for interfacing a point of sale system to a tax refund system. The method comprises generating a 2D code, such as QR code, corresponding to a sale transaction, the 2D codeencoding at least transaction information for tax refund purposes. The 2D code is output 300 and subsequently; scanned by a scanner 310. The 2D code is decoded into a data stream and a tax refund form 320 is generated and output based on the data stream. The 2D code may be output by printing, displaying or by sending to parties. The interfacing of the POS to tax refund system is done offline which can simplify the POS and infrastructure requirements.