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Patent GB-2468391-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting leaks in surgical gloves
Inventor: BOWLES ADRIAN ROBERT
IPC: A61B19/04
Filed: 2010-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting failure of a protective barrier between a first object and a second object is provided, said apparatus comprising a transmitter assembly for transmitting an alternating electrical signal through the first object and a receiver assembly, wherein the receiver assembly is configured to receive said alternating electrical signal through the second object upon breach of the protective barrier. In a preferred embodiment, the first object is a patient (2) undergoing surgery and/or medical treatment, the second object is a healthcare worker (3) such as a surgeon and the protective barrier is a glove (5) such as a surgical glove. The transmitter and/or receiver assemblies (1, 4) typically comprise transmitter or receiver electronics and signal connection means, and optionally, the electronics and connection means can together form integral transmitter and/or receiver assemblies. A return path can be provided for the transmitted signal. The apparatus could also be used to monitor the integrity of other barriers, e.g. separating one fluid from another — e.g. a diaphragm in a control valve, or diaphragm pump; another application is manual handling of a bottle or other article containing a hazardous fluid.
Patent GB-2468440-A (GB)
Title: Rotor assembly system and method
Inventor: BORNEMAN KARL LEE
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A system for assembling a rotor stack having a plurality of rotor disks may include a measurement system for measuring characteristics of the rotor disks, a computer electronically coiuiected to {he measurement system for capturing data from the measurement system, and solid modeling software for creating a Virtual stack of the rotor disks optimized for concentricity.
Patent GB-2475118-A (GB)
Title: A temperature resistant highly reflective metallic based surface for solar reflector applications
Inventor: DOWELL ALAN JAMES
IPC: G02B5/08
Filed: 2010-08-02
Abstract: A high temperature resistant surface on enhanced aluminium reflectors is particularly for use in secondary solar reflectors. High purity electro-brightened aluminium (>99.85% pure) is used. High reflectance after prolonged exposure at high temperature is maintained by modifying the optical layer stacks that promote high reflectivity by incorporating a special dense barrier coating in the layer system to hinder or prevent the reflectance layer deterioration which leads to reflectance loss. Low and high refractive index layers such as SiOx and TiOx are applied to the barrier coating.
Patent GB-2475952-A (GB)
Title: A secondary lock assembly for a fifth wheel
Inventor: MANN STEVEN WILLIAM
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 2010-11-17
Abstract: A secondary lock assembly 220 for a fifth wheel 10, where the fifth wheel 10 includes a hitch plate 30 with a rearward opening slot 135 to receive a trailer kingpin 111 and a transversely sliding primary locking member 209 for retaining the kingpin 111 within the slot 135. The assembly comprises a tie bar 210 pivotally connected at its middle to the primary locking member 209 and a transversely oriented pull bar 217 pivotally connected at an inner end to the forward end of the tie bar 210. The pull bar 217 comprises a rearward offset tab 219. A latch 221 is pivotally connected roughly at the center of the latch to the forward end of the tie bar 210, and also pivotally connected at a point rearwardly and inwardly offset from the first pivoting connection to the offset tab 219. A detent 225 extends from a transverse wall 205 comprised in said hitch plate 30 such that said detent 225 lies in the same horizontal plane as said latch 221.
Patent GB-2486661-A (GB)
Title: Container locking mechanism
Inventor: GROVES LESLIE JOHN
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 2010-12-21
Abstract: A locking mechanism e.g. for securing a paperboard container 36 to a laminated paperboard pallet 34 comprises a pair of panels 24, 26, which may form support feet, connected along a common edge 44 to form a corner. A transverse cut 46 is formed through the corner and the panels are formed with hinge lines 48 defining an evertable locking feature 28. The container may be formed from foldable sheet material and may be part of an assembly or kit of parts comprising the container formed from folded sheet material including integral support feet, and a pallet or base which when assembled with the container at least partially relieves the weight carried by the feet of the container.
Patent GB-2487195-A (GB)
Title: Subsea Separation Device
Inventor: ROBERTS PAUL
IPC: B63C11/52
Filed: 2011-01-11
Abstract: A subsea separation device 30 for use by an ROV in the in-situ separation of a pair of connector plates 10,16 that may have become stuck together such as by corrosion or marine deposits or to overcome a vacuum of separation between a connector plate 16 of a flying stabplate 6 with connectors 14 to lines of a flying lead and a connector plate 10 of a fixed stabplate 4 with connectors 12 to internal lines of subsea equipment. The subsea separation device 30 comprises an arcuate engagement member 44 adapted to engage, in use, a first one of the connector plates 10, or in this case the housing of the equipment to which stabplate 4 is attached; an engagement latching arm 60 (figure 2) adapted to engage, in use, the second stabplate 6; and drive means which may be in the form of hydraulic rams with pistons 50 operable to pull the first and second engagement members 44,60 apart and so disconnect the connector plates 10,16.
Patent GB-2478066-A (GB)
Title: Identifying errors in a computer system using the relationships between the sources of log messages
Inventor: WATANABE YUKIHIRO
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2011-02-22
Abstract: An information processing system has a number of different components, such as web servers, data bases and applications. These components generate log messages. The system calculates the degree of relationship between the sources of log messages produced over a period of time. It then learns the relationship between the rate of production of log messages from a group of related components and faults in the system. The system may weight the log messages based on how related their sources are and use the weightings to determine the probability that the messages are associated with a particular fault. If the probability is greater than a threshold, an error message is output.
Patent GB-2479440-A (GB)
Title: Determining field fractures using geomechanical forward modelling
Inventor: KOUTSABELOULIS NIKOLAOS CONSTANTINOS
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: A method for fracture modelling of a field includes receiving, using a central processing unit (CPU), a structural model of the field 304, the structural model comprising field data 302. Each of a plurality of geological layers from the structural model are restored 308 to create a plurality of boundary conditions. Each of the plurality of geological layers, defined by one of the plurality of boundary conditions, is iteratively forward modelled 310 using geomechanical properties. This is done by determining fractures resulting from an internal stress and an internal strain determined based on the geomechanical properties of the each of the plurality of geological layers and redetermining the fractures resulting from the internal stress and the internal strain for each previously processed geological layer of the plurality of geological layers using the geomechanical properties. When each of the plurality of layers is forward modelled, a fracture model with the fractures resulting from the internal stress and the internal strain of the plurality of layers is generated, using the CPU and geostatistical modeling. The fracture model is then presented for use in planning a field operation 314.
Patent GB-2490495-A (GB)
Title: A modular and stackable motor controller
Inventor: SQUIRE GARY
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2011-04-28
Abstract: An electric motor controller 20 having a front face and a rear face, the front face carrying a plurality of AC output couplings 24a,24b,24c and the back face carrying a converter 28 configured to convert a received DC supply into an output AC supply, the AC output couplings 24a,24b,24c being disposed symmetrically about an axis of symmetry of the controller on the front face of the controller (x). The controller 20 may also comprise a plurality of DC input couplings 26a,26b,26c to provide a DC supply to the converter 28, wherein at least two of the DC input couplings 26a,26b,26c are disposed symmetrically about an axis of symmetry on the face of the controller (x). The motor controller may also share a cooling system with a motor, where the motor and the controller are positioned back-to-back. The cooling system may be at least one of a heatsink and a coolant circulation system. The present invention relates to modular motor controllers which are light-weight and capable of mounting on individual drive wheels of an electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2477682-A (GB)
Title: Multi-level secure information retrieval system
Inventor: ROCCO ANTHONY J DEL
IPC: G06F21/24
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a multi- level secure information retrieval system includes an enterprise access service tool coupled to one or more client applications and at least one gateway managed by an enterprise. The enterprise access service tool executes services operating in a service oriented architecture. The enterprise access service tool receives requests from the client applications, associates each of the requests with one of a plurality of differing security levels, and transmits the requests to the gateway. The gateway transmits the requested information back to the client applications in which the information is filtered by the gateway according to their associated security levels.
Patent GB-2491378-A (GB)
Title: Lifting apparatus for wheelchair and user for use with body of water
Inventor: REID JOSHUA NICHOLAS GEORGE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2011-06-01
Abstract: A lifting apparatus 10 and associated method for raising a user in a body of water 22, such as a swimming pool, comprises a platform 16 configured to receive a wheelchair 12; the apparatus 10 is reconfigurable between a raised configuration; a lowered configuration; and a storage configuration; the apparatus 10 maintains the platform 16 in a substantially horizontal orientation in the raised, lowered and storage configurations. The apparatus 10 preferable includes a linkage assembly 30 including first 34 and second 38 link arms and four pivots 36, 40, 42, 44 forming a four bar or parallelogram link assembly.
Patent GB-2481739-A (GB)
Title: Method and system to resolve inconsistencies in a process control system
Inventor: PETTUS NATHAN W
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: System for resolution of inconsistencies in process control systems, comprising: executing a first model of an entity in a controller 12, executing a second model of the entity in an execution engine 30, detecting a difference between the models, generating a prompt and receiving an operation instruction to continue or abort the process. The prompt comprises identification or display of the difference between the models of the entity. A control parameter is transmitted to a process control model and an error is generated when the parameter is not usable with a second version of a process control model. The operating instruction is from a control process or a user. The instruction to continue uses a universal, default, or previous parameter. The process is a batch process. The entity can be the phase logic module 708 used to perform a task, such as mix, transfer, or heat. Module 708 groups control modules 702-706, which can correspond to valves and pumps to move a product from one reactor, comprising filters and dyers, to another. Oversight may lead to inconsistency between equipment models known by controllers 12 and engine 30. The resolution technique of the invention reconciles the situation, reducing lost production time.
Patent GB-2484774-A (GB)
Title: Drinking vessel with antibacterial glaze
Inventor: TURNER ALEXANDER EDWARD
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: A glazed drinking vessel comprises at least one anti-bacterial agent.. The glazed drinking vessel is preferably fabricated from ceramic and is preferably a mug, The drinking vessel is preferably glazed at a temperature below that at which the antibacterial agent becomes damaged due to heat of the glazing, typically below 600 degrees Celsius and preferably is in the range of 180-230 degrees Celsius. The glazing may be conducted in an infrared oven, a convection oven or by air with air curing. The antibacterial agent is preferably titanium dioxide particles coated with silver and the glaze may comprise an epoxy coating, which may be applied by spraying. The antibacterial glaze may be placed over a previously applied glaze and may be provided in conjunction with a layer of decoration applied to the drinking vessel. The antibacterial agent may be applied to the outer surface of the drinking vessel or to both inner and outer surfaces.
Patent GB-2495564-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating a control unit in a transfer case
Inventor: SUTTON SIMON
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: A method of engaging an input gear with an output gear in a transfer case 3 comprises coupling the input gear to an input shaft 7 and the output gear is coupled to an output shaft 9. The method includes calculating a target input speed S1' for the input shaft 7 to match a rotational speed of the input gear to a rotational speed of the output gear. The calculated target input speed S1' is then modified to include an offset and the input speed S1 of the input shaft 7 is then set to the modified target input speed S1". The input gear and the output gear engage when the input speed S1 of the input shaft 7 at least substantially matches the modified target input speed S1". A control unit comprises a processor, a modifier, a speed controller and a control signal generator and the control unit may be included in a transmission system in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2497141-A (GB)
Title: A mast assembly and a method of installing a mast assembly
Inventor: MOORE JOHN
IPC: E04H12/08
Filed: 2011-12-01
Abstract: A mast assembly, preferably to support a wind turbine, comprises a hollow mast 10 having a base end and two opposed connection points 40a, 40b spaced from the base end; one or more supports 30a, 30b, 30c attached to the connection points 40a, 40b for supporting the mast body 10 and a compression strut 50 within the mast body 10 extending between the two connection points 40a, 40b and abutting an internal surface of the hollow mast. The strut may also extend through holes in the mast and connector plates may cover the strut holes and be held in place by the strut. The strut may be held in place by an interference fit or a screw thread on the strut and hole.
Patent GB-2483600-A (GB)
Title: Multiple user GUI
Inventor: ELLSWORTH MATTHEW R
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2010-08-02
Abstract: Mechanisms are provided herein which accommodate the sharing of a user device among multiple users. In particular, when multiple users are detected as sharing a user device, the user interface of the user device can be automatically altered to facilitate the sharing of the user device. Data associated with each sharing user may also be presented according to each user's presentation preferences and to accommodate presentation needs of each user.
Patent GB-2487125-A (GB)
Title: Active noise cancellation controller with fixed hybrid filters and a third adaptive filter
Inventor: ALVES ROGERIO GUEDES
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2012-01-05
Abstract: An active noise cancellation (ANC) controller for performing noise attenuation over a predetermined frequency range comprising two inputs (microphones) providing reference and error signals, and an output (loudspeaker), wherein a fixed feedback controller with a fixed infinite impulse response (IIR) filter, a fixed feedforward controller with a fixed IIR filter and an adaptive feedforward controller with a digital adaptive finite impulse response (FIR) filter provide a noise cancellation signal based on the input signals, characterised in that coefficients of the digital adaptive filter are determined by independently generating a set of initial coefficients for a plurality of sub-bands in the frequency domain and transforming these into the time domain. The controller is modelled in a numerical computing environment where each of the digital IIR filters is replaced with a respective adaptive FIR filter, and a simulated environmental noise signal causes the convergence of optimum filter coefficients. Discrete Fourier Transforms (DFTs) may be used and configured to use an inverse Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm. LMS, RLS or FXLMS algorithms may be used for the adaptive filter. The low-power arranged may be used in wireless ANC headphones.
Patent GB-2488672-A (GB)
Title: Anchor attachment structure for child safety seat
Inventor: MO XIAN LONG
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: An anchor attachment structure adapted to fasten a child safety seat with an anchorage of a vehicle seat includes a frame 12 having an engaging slot 112, a catch 15 movably assembled with the frame 12, a release actuator 13 assembled with the frame 12 and operatively connected with the catch 15, and a detent 14 movably assembled with the frame 12. The catch 15 has a hook portion 155, and is operable between a locking state where the catch 15 extends into the engaging slot 112, and an unlocking state where the catch 15 lies substantially outside the engaging slot 112. The detent 14 is operable to hold the catch 15 in the unlocking state. Preferably there is a first spring 16 and a second spring 17. The first spring may be connected with the catch and the frame and the second spring may be connected with the detent and the frame. The second spring may drive the detent to engage with the catch and the first spring is preferably loaded when the catch is in the unlocked position.
Patent GB-2501467-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle grille assembly
Inventor: PARKES MATTHEW
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A vehicle assembly, comprising a vehicle grille 1 and one or more body structure components, such as fenders or a bonnet 2. The vehicle grille 1 is displaceable relative to the body structure components when the vehicle is in collision with a pedestrian 4,5, wherein in a first position of the grille 1, the grille provides support to at least a part of the one or more body structure components and wherein in a second position, said support is reduced.
Patent GB-2501104-A (GB)
Title: Compact, efficient common mode inductor for a power converter system
Inventor: MYHRE ERIK
IPC: H01F3/08
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: A common mode inductor device 10 comprises: four linear core portions 12, 13, 14, 15 forming a continuous loop core 11, where first and second windings 21, 22 are arranged on respective linear core portions 12, 13. The four core portions may have a substantially constant cross sectional area round the loop core. The core may be formed from a press moulded magnetic powder. A separation plate may be inserted between the coils 21, 22. The core 11 may have chamfered or rounded edges. The base core portion 15 may be shaped to include a smaller, outward, protruding base element with a planar contact surface and may be arranged to be inserted in an opening in a mounting plate and possibly through a circuit board. The top core portion 14 may be broader and flatter than the other core portions and arranged with a planar surface which makes contact with the roof plate. The device may provide a compact, efficient common mode inductor for use in AC DC converters of power supply systems.
Patent GB-2504731-A (GB)
Title: Device for evaporating a volatile fluid using magnetic hysteresis
Inventor: DUFFIELD PAUL
IPC: A61L9/01
Filed: 2012-08-08
Abstract: An assembly for evaporating a volatile fluid (202), the assembly comprising a device (1) and a refill (2) which are detachable from one another; wherein the device (1) comprises a magnetic induction coil (103) configured to operate with an alternating current passed therethrough at a frequency of greater than 20KHz. The refill (2) comprises a reservoir for the volatile fluid (202), a wick (203) to draw the fluid from the reservoir, and a magnetic susceptor (204) arranged to heat the wick (203) predominately by magnetic hysteresis when said alternating current is passed through the induction coil. The magnetic susceptor (204) may be in direct contact with the wick (203), preferably embedded within. There may also be an additional susceptor configured to heat an area around the induction coil. The device may further comprise a control unit and a feedback coil, allowing for the variation of amplitude, frequency or duty cycles of the induction coil to apply an appropriate heating regime to differently shaped refills.
Patent GB-2506641-A (GB)
Title: Beehive with slotted base
Inventor: BANBURY A
IPC: A01K47/06
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A beehive having a base section provided with angled floor sections A which slope downwards to a number of slots B which allow debris and the like to fall from the hive. A varoa mite screen F may be provided above the slotted base. The base can be used with a standard beehive or can be used with a hive provided with a recessed entrance or porch D. If the hive is provided with a recessed entrance the inner frames are shaped accordingly. The base may be provided with waterproof feet.
Patent GB-2509542-A (GB)
Title: Rigid, shaped, non-planar radiofrequency coils for MRI scanners
Inventor: RANDELL CHRIS
IPC: G01R33/34
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A method for producing a rigid, shaped, non-planar radiofrequency coil. This method comprises the steps of placing a number of coil elements 2 on to a flexible substrate, which can be part of a printed circuit board (PCB) 1, to make a coil 3. After the coil 3 is made, it is placed flat and covered with foam (fig. 3, 8). This foam covered coil is then applied to a mechanical former (fig. 4, 11) capable of holding the coil rigid in a desired configuration. The former can be shaped for improved use around a persons head or neck, for example. Prior to the coil being covered in foam, the radiofrequency characteristics of the coil 3 can be set up; for instance ensuring that the coil is tuned to the required nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) frequency. Covering the coil in foam can either be a reversible or irreversible process.
Patent GB-2500751-A (GB)
Title: A broadband radio communication system employing dynamic frequency selection (DFS) with improved radar detection
Inventor: CROWLE MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2013-01-21
Abstract: A broadband radio communication system employing dynamic frequency selection (DFS) reduces the rate of false alarms of detection of radar pulses on a channel. A DFS terminal receives a signal waveform, detects potential radar pulses and then selects a pair of pulses having respective reception times separated by a pulse repetition interval (PRI) from a set of allowed PRIs. A search is conducted for further pulses related to the selected pair by virtue of having reception times separated from at least one pulse of the pair by one or more allowed PRIs. At least two other pulses are discounted if they are not related to the selected pair, even for the case where they are separated from each other by an allowed PRI. The outcome of the search dictates whether data transmission is inhibited due to the detection of radar. The search may involve checking for PRIs alternating between two or more values (figures 7 and 8).