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Patent GB-2497841-A (GB)
Title: Subsea hydrocarbon production system
Inventor: STENEVIK KARL-ATLE
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2010-05-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacturing of 5-substituted 3-aryl-3-(trifluoro-methyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrroles of formula (I) which comprises the following steps: (i) reacting a compound of formula (II) with a isonitrile compound of formula (III) in the presence of a metal catalyst to obtain compounds of formula (IV) (ii) isomerizing compounds of formula (IV) to obtain compounds of formula (V) and (iii) reacting the dihydropyrrole compound of formula (V) under acidic conditions, to obtain compounds of formula (I), wherein X, n, Z, Y, and T are as defined in the description.
Patent GB-2512868-A (GB)
Title: Worm wheel rolling thread configuration
Inventor: PERLIN RONEN
IPC: F16H1/16
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: An assembly of gears comprising cylindrical or globoid-toroidal worm screw 3 and a worm wheel 1 having radial equally spaced openings into which a portion of a Y shaped frame 2 is installed and held by screw 16 so that the frame 2 may rotate and provide a kinematic rotating linkage between the frame 2 and worm wheel 1. A plurality of single or double stud cam rollers 4 are mounted on two extremities of the frame 2 and have a rotating outer ring profile with a conical or a cylindrical, or with a convex circular arc, or with bipartite generatrices providing two distinct angles of inclinations. The frames are held in a position transversal to a plane of the wheel 1 by, for example, springs 15 or elastic bands etc. Reference is also made to a method to manufacture the worm wheel drive and to a method for manufacturing of stud cam rollers.
Patent GB-2514808-A (GB)
Title: A saucepan
Inventor: HORN CHRIS
IPC: A47J45/06
Filed: 2013-06-04
Abstract: The saucepan comprises three handles (3, see Fig.3/3). It may also have a lower body 5 which is narrower in diameter than the top body 4. The lower part of the saucepan is used to obtain maximum heat from the fuel used. Two of the handles may be 200mm long and the third handle may be a wooden bar supported by two stainless steel rods. The saucepan may be suitable for use on wood burning stoves.
Patent GB-2515342-A (GB)
Title: Butt flag hinges
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID LEONARD
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 2013-06-21
Abstract: A butt flag hinge 1 has a packer 15 retained by, integrated with, or built into, at least one of the hinge flag leafs 3 and is adjustable in the lateral direction. The flag leaf 3 may have stepped construction 7, 8 connected by a vertical strip 9, to fit into a longitudinally extending groove in a door or window profile. The packer 15 may be retained by means of screws 20 turnable through threaded holes to move the packer 15 in or out 29. The packer 15 may be housed in a channel in the leaf 3, and may move in and out of the channel when adjusted. C shaped clip washers may be provided behind the retaining screws 20. The packer 15 may be a rectangular metal plate and the hinge flag leafs 3 may be PVC-U. The hinge 1 allows adjustment of a hinged door or window without dismounting it entirely, for example in the event of thermal expansion.
Patent GB-2517157-A (GB)
Title: Contacting Arrangement
Inventor: FIRESTEIN MARK
IPC: B01D11/04
Filed: 2013-08-12
Abstract: A liquid-liquid contacting arrangement, adapted to be installed within a liquid-liquid extraction column, comprises a plurality of pairs 325 of disk 321 and doughnut 320 plates, stacked in a generally longitudinal stack. The stack is generally perpendicular to broad faces of the disk and doughnut plates wherein each pair includes a disk plate and a doughnut plate, disposed beneath the disk plate. The disk plate has a first liquid-liquid contacting surface 341 along a perimeter of the disk plate and the doughnut plate has a second liquid-liquid contacting surface 340 along an internal perimeter of the doughnut plate. A securing arrangement is adapted to affix the disk plate and the doughnut plate in a first spaced-apart relationship and affix, in a second spaced-apart relationship, the disk and doughnut pairs with respect to one another. The first and second contacting surfaces have teeth disposed in a proximate position to those surfaces, defined by: Lcs-doughnut = Kâ¢(Dext - Dint) , for the doughnut plates; and Lcs-disk = Kâ¢ (Ddisk), for the disk plates, wherein: Lcs-doughnut is a maximum distance of the teeth on each particular doughnut plate, from the contacting surface of the particular doughnut plate; Lcs-disk is a maximum distance of the teeth on each particular disk plate, from the contacting surface of the particular disk plate; Dext and Dint are the outer and inner diameters of the doughnut plate, excluding any protrusions of the teeth; Ddisk is a diameter of the disk plate, excluding any protrusions of the teeth, the teeth having an average length of at least 2mm; and K is a coefficient, K being at most 0.05; wherein a length ratio of a perimeter of the teeth to the perimeter, excluding the teeth, is at least 2.0. Advantageously the contacting arrangement provides improved contacting elements on the contours of the disk and doughnut plates and mass transfer of liquids is enhanced.
Patent GB-2505381-A (GB)
Title: Operation Management system and alarm output system
Inventor: NAITO RIE
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide an alarm output system and an operation management system that prevent user confusion and automatically stop an alarm with a simple system configuration when a network failure has occurred. The alarm output system is provided with: a server that detects abnormalities in on-site installations connected via a network or detects failure of the network, and transmits an alarm output command; and an alarm terminal that receives the alarm output command from the server via a second network, and outputs an alarm to a user. The alarm output system is characterized by the alarm terminal stopping output of the alarm to the user when the alarm output command has not been received from the server for at least a predetermined time period.
Patent GB-2521842-A (GB)
Title: A case for a portable device with a screen
Inventor: ROBERTS JASON
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 2014-01-03
Abstract: A case for a portable device with a screen comprises a main body arranged to fit around the body of the device to define a space behind the device, and a cover (2) arranged to selectively cover the screen. The cover 2 has a free edge (5) opposite to a hinge (7) about which the cover is arranged to pivot to open the cover. The hinge (7) is captive within and slidable across the space to retract the cover from a covering position (figures 1 and 2) into a storage position (figures 3 and 4) in which it is retained behind the device in the space.
Patent GB-2520152-A (GB)
Title: Tool free gas cone retaining device for mass spectrometer ion block assembly
Inventor: O'BRIEN STEPHEN
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2014-09-17
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an atmospheric pressure interface comprising an ion block or sub-assembly 3 with an inner sampling cone 13, capillary or other gas limiting orifice. The mass spectrometer further comprises a clamp 2 formed from a thermally insulating material such as plastic, and a removable outer gas cone 1 which is slidably inserted into or onto the clamp 2 so that the outer gas cone 1 is retained by the clamp 2 in use. The clamp 2 is arranged and adapted to be pushed by a user into engagement with the ion block or sub-assembly 3 so as to secure the outer gas cone 1 to the ion block or sub-assembly 3 in a position adjacent the inner sampling cone 13 and to form a gas tight seal with the ion block or sub-assembly 3 without use of mechanical fasteners such as screws or allen bolts.
Patent GB-2530797-A (GB)
Title: Wall for growing plants
Inventor: LAURENCE MARK
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 2014-10-03
Abstract: A wall 1 for growing plants with a matrix of plant holding modules 10 filled with a growing medium 11 having a front face 12 with apertures 13 from which plants can grow, a rear face 14, a top face 15 with apertures 15A, 15B, and a bottom face 16 with apertures 16A, 16B. A spacer member 20 is provided between rows of modules, each spacer member having a lower section 21 to house an irrigation hose 30 which feeds water into the component top face aperture below, and an upper section 22 forming part of a drainage channel to channel water away from the bottom face aperture above. In the first embodiment the plant modules are secured onto a wall and water drains between the containers and the wall, with plants growing from one face only. In the second embodiment excess water is diverted to the sides of the structure, and has plants growing from both the front and rear faces.
Patent GB-2531047-A (GB)
Title: A container suitable for hair colourant
Inventor: CHARLOTTE WELCH
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2014-10-09
Abstract: A container 1 suitable for hair colourant, in which the container comprises separate and sealed first and second chambers 2, 3, in which the first chamber 2 is configured to receive a colourant solution, and in which the second chamber 3 is configured to receive a developing solution, wherein the first and second chambers may be sized to receive solution amounts sufficient for a patch test or a hair strand test only. The container may be formed from layering layers of polyester film 5 and an internal wall 4 may be weakened so that excess squeezing pressure applied to the container will cause the internal wall to rupture allowing the contents of the two chambers to mix. A slot 8 may be formed so that the container can be hung on a hook or similar for storage or display. A mixing nozzle may be provided and container may be used for epoxy glue. A display and storage apparatus (figure 5) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2516395-A (GB)
Title: Preventing shorting of adjacent devices
Inventor: CHANG JOSEPHINE
IPC: H01L21/8234
Filed: 2013-03-29
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of preventing electrical shorting of adjacent semiconductor devices. The method includes forming a plurality of fins (101-104) of a plurality of field-effect-transistors on a substrate (109); forming at least one barrier structure (162) between a first (102) and a second (103) fin of the plurality of fins; and growing an epitaxial film (181-188) from the plurality of fins, the epitaxial film extending horizontally from sidewalls of at least the first and second fins and reaching the barrier structure situating between the first and second fins.
Patent GB-2532276-A (GB)
Title: A colour changing toothpaste which contains either (1) Hydrochromic inks that react to the presence of water
Inventor: IAN JOHN CLARK
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2014-11-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a colour changing toothpaste which contains either (1) Hydrochromic Inks that react to the presence of water or (2) Thermochromic inks that react to changes in temperature. Further (3) A combination of Hydrochromic inks which is used in conjunction with Thermochromic inks (and vice versa) by exhibiting a colour change indicative of tooth brushing time (These Hydrochromic and Thermochromic inks can have reversible or irreversible properties). The colour reagents would comprise of colour components which may be an FD&C dye, and FD&C lake or a natural food colour. Optionally, the toothpaste may contain a foaming agent and other components such as a fluoride and a flavouring agent.
Patent GB-2521538-A (GB)
Title: Slotted washer pad for stage impellers of submersible centrifugal well pump
Inventor: BAILLARGEON DAVID S
IPC: F04D13/08
Filed: 2014-12-17
Abstract: A submersible pump assembly comprising centrifugal pump 15 having drive shaft 21 extending along longitudinal axis 22, motor coupled to the pump for rotating the drive shaft, the pump having plurality of stages comprising impeller 35 mounted to the drive shaft for rotation, diffuser 23 having downward facing thrust surface, the impeller having plurality of vanes 37 defining passages 39 extending upward and outward from lower side of the impeller, an upward facing thrust surface 43 on upper side of the impeller positioned below the downward facing thrust surface 31 of the diffuser, plurality of balance holes 51 in the impeller, each extending from the upper side of the impeller into one of the impeller passages, thrust washer 53 located between the first upward facing thrust surface and the downward facing thrust surface and at least one communication path at an interface between the thrust washer and the upward facing thrust surface allowing fluid through the balance holes while the impeller is in the upward thrust position. Pump may further comprise cylindrical hub, impeller having a balance ring in sliding engagement with cavity wall of the diffuser, pedestal, plurality of slots in addition to the balance holes.
Patent GB-2519039-A (GB)
Title: Heating block
Inventor: JANSEN MARTIN
IPC: F28F21/06
Filed: 2013-07-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a heating block for use in a water heater for heating water, comprising a heating block body, in particular made of plastic, for forming a cavity for conducting the water and for receiving at least one heating element. The heating block body comprises a first partial shell having a first sub-cavity and a second partial shell having a second sub-cavity. The first and the second partial shells are assembled in a joining region and form between them the cavity from the two sub-cavities. The joining region is not formed, at least partially, in a joining plane and/or the first and the second partial shells are welded together by the supply of heat via a medium, in particular by means of an essentially abrasion-free and/or vibration-free welding process, and/or the first partial cavity has a greater depth than the second partial cavity or vice versa.
Patent GB-2536415-A (GB)
Title: Touch-pad dispensing device
Inventor: Shirley Anne Wells
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2015-03-10
Abstract: A pad for dispensing a dose of virtually dry sanitising agent directly onto a users hand comprises at least one layer of formable printable material having deep storage reservoirs 13. The material may be processed by feeding through a set of male and female rollers to create the deep storage reservoir. The pad preferably comprises a peel-off backing sheet. A message that is revealed when the pad needs to be replaced may be printed onto the backing sheet. An evaporating deodorising agent may be included. Also disclosed is a pad for dispensing a dose of virtually dry sanitising agent directly onto a users hand comprising a single-sided bubble wrap type material.
Patent GB-2541188-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a shoe sole with multi-material spikes
Inventor: TENG-JEN YANG
IPC: B29D35/14
Filed: 2015-08-10
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shoe sole with multi-material spikes which comprises first forming the multi material spike 30 using a mould (20, fig. 2B), which includes an upper mould (21, fig. 2B) and a lower mould (22, fig. 2B) that are assembled to form a first spike cavity (23, fig. 2B), the lower mould (22, fig. 2B) is formed with a first filling hole (220, fig. 2B) which is in communication with the first spike cavity (23, fig. 2B), a first material R is placed in the first spike cavity (23, fig. 2B) and then a second material T is introduced into the cavity (23, fig. 2B) via the filling hole (220, fig. 2B) to form a multi-material spike. The sole (60, fig. 2E) is then formed using a first mould 40, which includes a cavity 41 for the spike 30; a second mould 50, which includes a second filling hole 51, assembles with the first mould 40 to form a sole cavity 42; sole material is introduced into the sole cavity through the second filling hole 51 and then the multi-material spike 30 is adhered to the sole material (T1, fig. 2E) by hot melting. The multi-material spike is provided with a plurality of first spike portions (31, fig. 4) and a plurality of second spike portions (32, fig. 4).
Patent GB-2530644-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for managing augmented reality overlay pollution
Inventor: BAUTISTA MARTIN TOSAS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2015-08-12
Abstract: A system enabling an augmented reality (AR) capable system manage the display of augmented reality overlays (700-702) comprises means for sensing the position and orientation of the users field of view (FOV), means for accessing data relevant to the FOV (e.g. information relating to items visible in the FOV) and means for displaying augmented reality overlays in the FOV. The system also comprises means for managing the augmented reality overlay display such that augmented reality overlay is prevented in unwanted/restricted locations. Embodiments include means to prevent augmented reality overlay pollution, preventing display of additional augmented reality overlays within a protected buffer zone (703) defined around other overlays and the use of exclusion zones (e.g. 901, figure 9) within which only certain augmented reality overlays may be displayed (e.g. on maps). Also disclosed is the display of limited/abbreviated augmented reality content which may be selected to yield more comprehensive information. In this manner it is possible to reduce augmented reality user distraction in an otherwise overcrowded augmented reality environment, respect augmented reality user privacy and prevent interference or conflict with other augmented reality overlays that appear in the user's FOV. The system may be implemented in an augmented reality capable device, including smartphones, PDAs, smartglasses, Head-mounted displays (HMDs) or Head-Up Displays (HUDs), including HUDs on vehicle windscreens.
Patent GB-2546495-A (GB)
Title: Storage container and method of forming
Inventor: ROBIN ADRIAN SIRS
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2016-01-19
Abstract: A storage container comprising a wall 2 with an opening 3 and a cover 4 for the opening 3 wherein the wall 2 is made from extruded material and the cover 4 is formed from part of the wall 2. A cylindrical column may be formed from two U shaped extruded sections attached by joining sections. Means may be provided for linking containers together and the container may be formed using metal and employ supporting ribs. The cover 4 may have a spring loaded hinge and a locking catch. Stackable shelves may be provided and the container can be arranged as a cabinet, locker, trolley, strongbox, safe or furniture item leg. The device may be used as a secure cabinet for recharging mobile phones.
Patent GB-2532625-A (GB)
Title: Assembly of multiple flexible displays
Inventor: ANDREAS DOEBELT
IPC: G09F9/302
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: A display assembly comprising: a magnetic support (18); at least one display panel (12) comprising a magnetic member (14); wherein said at least one display panel (12) is releasably mounted to said magnetic support (18) to form a display area on a front side of said support; and an electronic driver unit mounted to said support wherein said at least one display panel is electrically coupled to said electronic driver unit to drive said at least one display panel.
Patent GB-2540235-A (GB)
Title: Device for recording the state of a priority vehicle equipment
Inventor: RAFEL SARDA VALLDUVI
IPC: H05B37/03
Filed: 2016-02-25
Abstract: Device for monitoring and recording state variable signals from electronic devices that may be used for equipment on priority emergency vehicles and for counting the number of hours of operation of the elements of equipment. This allows preventative maintenance to be carried out, preventing said elements from becoming damaged. The device comprises: a control unit 2 configured for monitoring and recording state variables (switching-on, switching-off of lights or siren, checking firearms lockers and doors open/dosed, etc.) of said elements of the equipment over time, said control unit being connected to a real-time clock and to a memory, wherein the real-time clock is connected to a network which connects the elements of the equipment of the priority vehicle and records the exact time at which a change in said elements is produced and the memory stores the state variables of each element together at the time at which the changes are produced. A counter may be configured to log hours of operation of each piece of equipment and an alert may be given to an operator if said cumulative hours exceed a service threshold. The device may be located within a light bar.
Patent GB-2532697-A (GB)
Title: Satiety gel
Inventor: TIMOTHY JOHN FOSTER
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising xanthan gum or ĸ-carrageenan, a swellable particulate and protein and/or a polysaccharide which forms a synergistic gel with xanthan and/or ĸ-carrageenan (e.g. galactomannan or glucomannan), and uses of such a composition, for example, to treat obesity. The present invention further relates to kits comprising said composition, wherein the composition is provided in separate first and second parts, and ranges of foodstuffs. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising ĸ-carrageenan and a swellable particulate. The present invention further relates to a method for forming an edible gel, gels so formed and uses for said gels, as well as food stuffs containing the compositions of the invention.
Patent GB-2549090-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for rearing shellfish
Inventor: CARLY LINDA DANIELS
IPC: A01K61/50
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for rearing shellfish (lobsters) includes an enclosure having a base 3, a top 3 and a side wall 2. The side wall extends between the base and the top. The base and the top both have a substantially quadrilateral shape, preferably a rhombus. The side wall of the enclosure is perforated 7 to permit water flow through the enclosure. A first attachment device 11, 61 permits the enclosure to be attached, in use, to an underwater securing means (75, fig 11). The attachment device is located adjacent a first corner (20, fig 3) of the quadrilateral shape. Dividers may be provided to spilt the enclosures into compartments. Multiple enclosures may be provided one on top of the other. The side wall may be made up of multiple sections. Connecting and disconnecting the sections from one another allows shellfish to be inserted and removed.
Patent GB-2553366-A (GB)
Title: A casting alloy
Inventor: Paul Blake
IPC: F02F7/00
Filed: 2016-09-06
Abstract: An aluminium alloy which comprises (by weight): 7-11 % silicon, 1-4.5 % copper, 0.1-1 % magnesium, 0.1-1 % zirconium, 0-0.2 % manganese, 0-0.15 % iron, 0-0.05 % nickel, 0-0.05 % chromium, optionally 0.1-0.3 % titanium, optionally 0.01-0.05 % strontium, 0-0.1 % ytterbium and 0-0.01 % gadolinium, with the balance being aluminium and impurities, where the sum of copper plus magnesium lies in the range 2.0-4.6 %. A vehicle engine can be formed from the alloy by casting from a temperature of at least 700 0C, solution heat treating at a temperature in the range 400-550 0C for at least 5 hours, quenching and then ageing at a temperature in the range 150-220 0C for 0.5-40 hours.
Patent GB-2543192-A (GB)
Title: Variable diameter viscometer for evaluating well fluids
Inventor: DALE E JAMISON
IPC: G01N11/14
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: Some examples of a variable diameter viscometer for evaluating well fluids can be implemented to perform a method. A well fluid including solid well particles is received in a gap formed between a first portion and a second portion of the viscometer. A width of the gap is adjustable during operation of the viscometer. Rheological properties of the fluid are evaluated by applying a shear to the well fluid in the gap by moving the first portion and the second portion relative to each other, and adjusting the width of the gap between the first portion and the second portion based, at least in part, on a size distribution of the solid well particles in the well fluid.