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Patent GB-2468943-A (GB)
Title: Liquid electrolyte for a capacitor
Inventor: DREISSIG DIRK
IPC: H01G9/022
Filed: 2010-01-07
Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor contains an anodically oxidized porous anode, cathode, and an electrolyte that contains an alkali metal salt and ionically conductive polymer. The alkali metal salt, preferably a lithium salt, forms a complex with the ionically conductive polymer and thereby improves its ionic conductivity, particularly at higher temperatures. The electrolyte also contains an organic solvent that reduces the viscosity of the electrolyte and helps lower the potential barrier to metal ion transport within the electrolyte to improve conductivity. By selectively controlling the relative amount of each of these components, the present inventors have discovered that a highly ionically conductive electrolyte may be formed that is also in the form of a viscous liquid. The liquid nature of the electrolyte enables it to more readily enter the pores of the anode via capillary forces and improve specific capacitance. Further, although a liquid, its viscous nature may inhibit the likelihood of leakage.
Patent GB-2464419-A (GB)
Title: Riser tensioner with riser guide and rollers
Inventor: MENDOZA EDWARD A
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: A riser tensioner 11 for an offshore floating platform has a frame 21 stationary mounted to the upper portion of the riser 13. Pistons 26 and cylinders 24 are spaced circumferentially around the riser 13 and connected between the frame 21 and the floating platform. A tubular guide member 15 is mounted to the floating platform for movement in unison in response to waves and currents. The riser 13 extends through the guide member 15. A guide roller support is mounted to and extends downward from the frame 21 around the guide member 15. At least one set of guide rollers 27 is mounted to the guide roller support in rolling engagement with the guide member 15 as the guide member 15 moves in unison with the platform.
Patent GB-2478522-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft pitot blockage / static warning system
Inventor: HADDOCK NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: B64D45/00
Filed: 2010-03-04
Abstract: The invention provides a system for detecting blockages or other anomalies in pitot tube (1) and static tube (14, fig. 2) of aircraft whether the aircraft is in the air, or on the ground, enabling the pilot, or the auto pilot, to take the necessary action in order to keep the aircraft safe. The system comprises a transducer (10) configured to transmit acoustic signals and a transducer (7) configured to receive the signals from the transducer (10) after the signal has been altered by the transmission characteristics of the tube (3) being monitored. The system also comprises a control module (9) configured to analyse the characteristics of the received signals at different frequencies whereby changes to the characteristics with frequency will indicate an anomaly within the tube (3) or environment being monitored by the system. The invention may comprise a single boxed unit, see fig. 3.
Patent GB-2471352-A (GB)
Title: Plug storage arrangement in a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: YOO DONG-HUN
IPC: A47L9/26
Filed: 2010-03-04
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner which comprises a vacuum cleaner body 110 provided with a cord outlet 115, a power cord 141 extracted from or retracted into the vacuum cleaner body 110 through the cord outlet 115, a plug 143 provided at an end of the power cord 141, a stopper 145 formed at a position spaced from the end of the power cord 141 at a predetermined distance; and a socket portion 155 provided on the vacuum cleaner body 110 so that the plug 143 is inserted into the socket portion 155 when cleaning is finished for storage. The socket portion preferably includes holes 155 for receiving the terminals 174 of the plug 143.
Patent GB-2480656-A (GB)
Title: Pest control device
Inventor: PAYNE BARRIE
IPC: A01G9/28
Filed: 2010-05-27
Abstract: A pest control device comprises a trough3for holding water and means for attaching the device to a border edging2. Alternatively the device may be formed integrally with a border edging. The device may have an inner4and outer gutter wall5such that in use the inner gutter wall4is nearer the border edging2and the outer wall5has a height which is less than that of the inner wall4. The means of attachment may be at least one bracket or a plurality of holes. The inner gutter wall may comprise a hooked lip allowing the device to be hung on the border edging. The device may be used to control slugs and snails. Also disclosed is a garden border comprising means for attaching the pest control device and a method of attaching a trough to a border edging.
Patent GB-2477582-A (GB)
Title: Water electrolysis system
Inventor: COWAN ROBERT
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2010-06-30
Abstract: A water electrolysis system for producing hydrogen and oxygen wherein the produced gases are added to an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The gases may be added to the inlet manifold and/or the air intake of the combustion engine. The system may comprise a water electrolysis cell of the "stacked" or "tower" type having a plurality of electrodes, an electrolyte reservoir with a float valve for regulating the level of water inside the cell, condenser for removing any water from the gases and a vacuum pump. The electrolysis water may include sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
Patent GB-2481877-A (GB)
Title: Driving force controller and controlling method of driving force controller
Inventor: ITABASHI KAIJI
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A driving force controller includes an above-spring damping controlling portion (5) which suppresses vibration including components in a pitch direction and in a bounce direction which is generated on a vehicle (10) by input to wheels (30FL, 30FR, 30RL, 30RR) of the vehicle (10) from the road surface by controlling a driving force of the vehicle (10). A change in fuel injection quantity (Q) by the above-spring damping controlling portion (5) is performed before a change in fuel injection quantity (Q) by a high-frequency damping controlling portion (jerk damping controlling portion (6), inter-cylinder correction controlling portion (7)), but after a change in fuel injection quantity (Q) by a vehicle behavior controlling portion (annealing controlling portion (8), assist controlling portion (9), damping controlling portion (2)). Thus, vibration of the vehicle can be effectively suppressed.
Patent GB-2478188-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell system with a reformer in an improved arrangement
Inventor: BAUMANN FRANK
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2011-02-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell system (1), comprising at least one SOFC fuel cell of a tubular configuration (10), wherein at least one reformer (11) is provided for supplying reducing agent (12) that is needed for operation of the fuel cell. For this purpose, according to the invention the reformer (11) is disposed in the tubular fuel cell (10).
Patent GB-2476762-A (GB)
Title: Pressure measurement device
Inventor: ELSHEIKH AHMED
IPC: A61B3/16
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: A non-invasive device adapted to measure intraocular pressure (IOP) comprising: a pressure sensor mounted on a soft contact lens to be worn on the eye of a subject, wherein the device is adapted such that, when worn on the eye, the pressure sensor is located at or near the transitional region of the cornea. The pressure sensor communicates wirelessly to an external controlling device through a magnetic field- based telemetry system that serves to power the pressure sensor and transmit the pressure measurements to the external device.
Patent GB-2480524-A (GB)
Title: Portable USB electrocardiograph system and method
Inventor: YOUNG BRIAN J
IPC: A61B5/332
Filed: 2011-05-04
Abstract: A portable electrocardiograph (ECG) acquisition system 100 includes an ECG acquisition device 110 having a USB connector 180 for connecting the device 110 to a host device 170 and a patient connector 190 for connecting the device 110 to a patient 195 with ECG leads (325, Fig 4). The ECG acquisition device 110 further includes a processor and storage medium 120, a power management and brokering module 140, a USB communications control module 130, an ECG acquisition circuit 150, and a patient isolation module 160. The system 100 affords a truly portable ECG acquisition device 110 that may be connected through the USB connector 180 to any host device 170 having software processing capabilities and a display. The ECG acquisition device 110 auto-loads and runs ECG monitoring software onto the host device 170 eliminating the need to install additional acquisition software and/or drivers to the host device 170, and allows the acquisition device 110 to interface with a host device 170 of varying platforms.
Patent GB-2492813-A (GB)
Title: Life vest stowage device
Inventor: WHITE NOEL GREGORY
IPC: B63C9/08
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A life vest stowage device 1 comprises a receptacle 2 for stowing a life vest 3. The receptacle 2 has an opening (4, Fig 2) through which the life vest is inserted into and removed from the receptacle. A closure for the opening comprises a tongue 5 on a first side of the opening 4. The tongue is arranged such that it can he folded across the opening to obstruct the opening. On a second side of the opening, opposite to the first side of the opening, there is provided a pocket 6 which is arranged so that the tongue can be inserted into the pocket when the tongue is folded to obstruct the opening. With the tongue folded to obstruct the opening and inserted in the pocket, first and second strips 7 and 16 of a second material are aligned with one another and can be squeezed together so that the closure is substantially flat. This ensures that the tongue is secured in the pocket by a hook and loop fastener and allows a security seal 17 to be applied to the closure.
Patent GB-2493560-A (GB)
Title: Energy harvesting device
Inventor: BROWNE GRAHAM PAUL
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: An energy harnessing device comprises a substantially helical conduit 38 which floats in a generally horizontal orientation in a body of moving water including regions of varying pressure such as waves. The conduit defines a fluid flow path along its length and comprises an inlet 20 and outlet 22. The conduit rotates about its longitudinal axis by the action of water of varying pressure, e.g. waves, moving in a direction towards the device and contacting the conduit and driving fluid(s) along the fluid flow path. The longitudinal axis can be maintained at a predetermined angle of around 5 to 75 Â° relative to a plane orthogonal to the direction of water moving towards the device to maximise energy harnessing efficiency. The pitch of the helical conduit member may vary along its longitudinal axis to minimise the length of the device while still achieving high energy harnessing efficiency. Methods of harnessing energy from a body of water including regions of varying pressure are also described.
Patent GB-2496094-A (GB)
Title: Automatic chain lubricator
Inventor: IBBITSON NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: B62J31/00
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: An automatic chain oiler for attachment to a motorcycle operated by means of an inertia reactive weight 8 opening a valve 2 allowing oil to flow from a reservoir 1 to a flow control valve 4 from which it is directed to the final drive chain via a tube. The weight 8 may be further supplemented by a spring.
Patent GB-2496442-A (GB)
Title: Dummy test vehicle
Inventor: HJERPE ERIK
IPC: B61B13/00
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: The test vehicle 10 has running gear configured to permit the vehicle to run along the ground (17, figure 3), and the running gear comprises: a guide arrangement 27 configured for connection to a track 18 secured to the ground so as to vertically secure the vehicle to the track for movement along to the track; and a drive arrangement 26 having a motor arranged to drive the vehicle. The guide arrangement and the drive arrangement are interconnected via a biasing arrangement (19) which is configured to bias the drive arrangement 26 downwardly towards the ground. In a preferred arrangement, the biasing arrangement comprises at least one resiliently deformable biasing member 19. The resiliently deformable biasing member 19 may be provided in the form of an inflatable member forming part of an inflatable structure 14 of the vehicle chassis 11.
Patent GB-2482100-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for operating and monitoring dehumidifiers
Inventor: PENDERGRASS ROBERT
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2010-04-26
Abstract: Systems and methods of automatically operating dehumidifiers in response to dehumidifier operating conditions are disclosed herein. A method of operating a dehumidifier configured in accordance with one embodiment includes directing air flow through the dehumidifier at a first volumetric flow rate while the dehumidifier is operating at a first operating condition. The method further includes changing the first volumetric flow rate to a second volumetric flow rate when the first operating condition of the dehumidifier changes to a predetermined second operating condition.
Patent GB-2497935-A (GB)
Title: Predicting actions input to a user interface
Inventor: BELL DAVID ROWLAND
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: A method of anticipating or predicting future actions input to a user interface comprises; detecting (S1) a sequence of actions input to the user interface; accessing (S2) a database storing pattern keys which define sequences of actions; matching (S3) the sequence of actions with a sequence stored in the database; and performing a specific predefined action (S4) associated with the matched stored sequence. The specific predefine action can be presenting a specific end result or presenting a shortcut to the specific end result. The pattern keys might be global and apply to all users of a device, or be specific to a known user. The pattern keys might be generated from user data collected over a significant period of time. The sequence of actions might be, for example, opening various applications in a particular order.
Patent GB-2489080-A (GB)
Title: Transactional updating in dynamic distributed workloads
Inventor: JOHNSON PAUL
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2010-12-23
Abstract: A workload manager is operable with a distributed transaction processor having a plurality of processing regions (110, 120) and comprises: a transaction initiator region (100) for initiating a transaction; a transaction router component (170) for routing an initiated transaction to one of the plurality of processing regions; an affinity controller component for restricting transaction routing operations to maintain affinities; the affinity controller component characterised in comprising a unit of work affinity component operable with a resource manager at the one of the plurality of processing regions to activate an affinity responsive to completion of a recoverable data operation at the one of the plurality of processing regions.
Patent GB-2489608-A (GB)
Title: System for mounting medical devices on a ceiling
Inventor: PAUL RICK
IPC: A47B47/02
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A medical device mounting system 1 is disclosed for connecting a medical device suite to ceiling support structure. The system 1 includes a plurality of portions connected to form a box beam structure that has high strength and high rigidity to withstand substantial bending loads associated with heavy medical device suites. The system includes a structure connection portion 6 for engaging ceiling structure, a central mounting panel portion 2, and a base plate portion 4 for engaging the medical device suite at or above the ceiling panel level CP. The mounting panel portion 2 includes multiple mounting panels formed into a box beam shape, including longitudinal 8, 10, lateral 8B and diagonal 8C members (see figure 4A). The base plate portion forms an egg-crate structure (see figure 6A). The structure connection portion includes a plurality of tubular members that connect to longitudinal members of the mounting panel portion, and a plurality of plate portions that facilitate fixation of the assembly to ceiling structure (see figures 7D or 8A).
Patent GB-2486387-A (GB)
Title: Edge illumination of bezelless display screen
Inventor: KALUZHNY MIKHAIL
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2010-10-04
Abstract: One or more embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus and method for producing an image on a display screen that extends to the pixels or image elements disposed at the edge of the display screen. The display screen has an optical element with a thickness and an index of refraction that are selected to direct light to pixels or image elements disposed at the edge of the display screen without passing through the portion of the optical element that is blocked by a support frame or other structural member disposed on the rear surface of the display screen. Positioning such display screens together into a single screen assembly produces a tiled display having a much less noticeable grid pattern visible to the viewer.
Patent GB-2490233-A (GB)
Title: Particulate magnetic toner composition
Inventor: ZHOU KE
IPC: B82Y25/00
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: An emulsion aggregation toner in particulate form comprises: at least one resin and a plurality of magnetic metal oxide nanoparticles, wherein the magnetic metal oxide has the formula MxNyOz, where M is selected from Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ba, Sr and combinations thereof, x is from 0.1 to 20, y is from 1 to 20 and z is from 1 to 40. The particle size is preferably in the diameter range 1nm to 1000nm with a circularity of 0.65 to 1. A preferred toner comprises a plurality of magnetic oxide nanoparticles in the form of barium iron oxide nanoparticles. The toner composition includes one or more polyester amorphous binder resins, optionally a cystalline polyester resin, and spherical barium iron oxide particles. In embodiments, the toner is prepared from barium iron oxide particles that are in a dispersion including water and a dispersant. In yet other embodiments, the process may be conducted under an inert gas such as argon to avoid oxidation of the ferromagnetic particles during toner preparation. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a polyester-based magnetic toner composition comprising contacting at least one resin emulsion and magnetic metal oxide nanoparticles in a mixture comprising a polyether dispersant, aggregating the mixture at a pH of 1 to 6 to form particles and adjusting the pH of the mixture to from 6 to 14 to stop the growth of the particles. Preferred resins include alkoxylated bisphenol A fumarate/terephtalate based polyester or copolyester resin.
Patent GB-2503265-A (GB)
Title: Flanged gas burner assembly
Inventor: SZADURSKI MAREK LEOPOLD
IPC: F23D14/46
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: A gas burner 40 has an internal cavity for receiving a gas and air mixture, and includes a flame strip 42 with a distributor 44 located therein. The flame strip is in the form of a cylindrical wall 50 coaxially surrounding the distributor, and includes holes, which may be circular and/or in the form of slots. The distributor is also of cylindrical form and has holes 60 in its cylindrical wall 62. An external mounting flange 46 is provided at one end of the cavity, and the mounting flange is formed by walls of the distributor and flame strip being turned outwardly to form annular flanges 52, 64, with the flanges of the distributor and flame strip being joined together to form the external mounting flange. The opposite end of the flame strip may include a lip 58, and the burner may include an end cap 48 which may have a rim 68 for engagement with the flame strip lip. The end cap, flame strip and distributor may be manufactured from a sheet of metal, and joined by mechanical fastening, for example tabs.
Patent GB-2503898-A (GB)
Title: Nickel doped compound for use as an electrode material in energy storage devices
Inventor: BARKER JEREMY
IPC: C01G53/00
Filed: 2012-07-10
Abstract: Compounds of the formula AU M1v M2w M3x M4y M5z O2 wherein: A is selected from one or more of lithium, sodium and potassium, with U in the range 1 < U < 2; M1 is nickel in oxidation state +2 and V is in the range 0.25 < V < 1; M2 comprises a metal in oxidation state +4 and is selected from one or more of manganese, titanium and zirconium, with W in the range 0 < W < 0.75; M3 comprises a metal in oxidation state +2 and is selected from one or more of magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc and cobalt, with X in the range 0   ¤ X < 0.5; M4 comprises a metal in oxidation state +4 and is selected from one or more of titanium, manganese and zirconium, with Y in the range 0   ¤ Y < 0.5; M5 comprises a metal in oxidation state +3 and is selected from one or more of aluminium, iron, cobalt, molybdenum, chromium, vanadium, scandium and yttrium, with Z in the range 0   ¤ Z < 0.5; and further wherein U + V + W + X + Y + Z   ¤ 3. Such materials are useful as electrode materials in sodium ion and/or lithium ion and/or potassium ion battery applications.
Patent GB-2495007-A (GB)
Title: Handover method comprising transmitting data packets to a mobile device from the server and also buffering selected data packets containing handover messages
Inventor: HEGDE RAJEEV
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of performing a handover of a mobile device from a first wireless IP network to a second wireless IP network, the mobile device being connected, via a tunnel, to a Server of a Mobile IP system, and to an information server coupled to the first and second wireless networks, wherein the information server is arranged to provide handover messages to the mobile device to assist the mobile device in performing a handover from the first wireless network to the second wireless network, comprising the steps of: determining that a handover is imminent or in progress and transmitting data packets to the mobile device from the server and also buffering the data packets containing handover messages at the server if the handover is in progress. Data packets containing application data may also be buffered while handover is imminent or in progress.
Patent GB-2507985-A (GB)
Title: A method and an apparatus for controlling an engine drive belt tensioner system
Inventor: KEES DONATUS ANDREAS JOSEPHINE
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2012-11-15
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling an engine drive belt tensioner system 9, 30, 130 is provided. The engine 10 is controlled by an engine stop-start system and, when the engine stop-start system decides to stop the engine 10, the engine drive belt tensioner system 9, 30, 130 is operated so as to increase the tension in a respective drive belt 14 to a high level during the engine stop process. This reduces the time taken for the engine 10 to stop and will tend to reduce any tendency for reverse rotation of the engine 10 at the end of the stop phase.
Patent GB-2497634-A (GB)
Title: Hoarding panel for growing vines on
Inventor: RAISH ARMANDO SAID
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: The hoarding panel comprises: a facing 1 which is substantially upright in use; at least one plant medium container 11, trough or pot arranged for at least one climbing plant, such as ivy or vines, to grow up an outer face of the facing and a device for connecting the panel to a similar adjacent panel. The facing may be made of a mesh or grill alternatively the facing may be made from a smooth board, which may be roughened to enhance the mechanical connection by plant rootlets or tendrils. The facing may have a number of apertures or holes upon which the containers may be located. The container may be located on the inner face, the plants preferably going through holes 12 in the lower part and then growing up the outer face. The panel may incorporate a tubular reservoir for automatic watering. The hoarding may include a frame 3 located on the inner side of the hoarding.