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Patent GB-2492040-A (GB)
Title: Power generator
Inventor: WILSON RONALD DAVENPORT
IPC: F03D1/04
Filed: 2011-06-16
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for generating electrical power from wind energy (20) comprising: means (22) for forming at least two discrete jets of air (24) from an oncoming wind (20); a conduit (16); and at least one wind electricity turbine (14) located within the conduit (16), wherein the jets (24) are arranged to enter the interior of the conduit (16) from different directions and to converge towards a point or points (20) located within the conduit (16). The apparatus (10) may additionally comprise an inlet aperture (22), the inlet aperture being adapted to face towards, and to collect a stream of air from, an oncoming wind (20); and a manifold communicating with the inlet aperture (22) and being adapted to split the stream of air into a plurality of discrete jets (24), the manifold comprising a manifold outlet (28) for each jet (24); each manifold outlet (28) communicating with the interior of the conduit (16) and being arranged to cause their respective jets (24) of air to converge towards a point or points (30) located within the conduit (16). A method of generating electricity using the apparatus is also described.
Patent GB-2509052-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre connector
Inventor: MCFARLANE GLEN
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2012-11-19
Abstract: An optical fibre connector 10 has ferrules 40 and a sleeve mechanism 22, 24 for holding pairs of ferrules 40 together and in alignment. Each ferrule 40 locates within a tubular guide 38, with a transparent sphere 50 fixed near the end, and a coupling element 52 of resilient transparent material filling the tubular guide 38 between the ball lens 50 and the end of the tubular guide 38, and projecting beyond the end of the tubular guide 38. Another invention relate to the sleeve mechanism 22, 24 having a resilient element 58 to push on the ferrule 40, and piston 55 acting on the tubular guide 38. Another invention relates to a rigid sleeve, clamping ring 32 and bolt 33 for clamping strength wires of a fibre optic cable 12. Another invention relates to the sleeve mechanism 22, 24 having a 24 with an accurately straight cylindrical bore large enough to accommodate cylindrical elements with some play, along with means 90, 96 to apply a sideways force onto the cylindrical elements so as to clamp them into alignment. The optical fibre connector 10 is suitable for use underwater, for example at the seabed.
Patent GB-2508206-A (GB)
Title: Underwater Locator Beacon Transducer
Inventor: WALDEN JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: The invention provides a transducer for use in a locator beacon for locating objects underwater, and a locator beacon incorporating such a transducer. The transducer 1 comprises a housing 2 that encloses a cavity 3. The housing has one or more apertures 4 for allowing fluid to flow into and out of the cavity when the locator beacon is placed underwater. The transducer also comprises a piezo-electric element 5 attached to or forming part of the housing, the element capable of movement when an electrical signal is applied to it, such that water is moved in and out of the cavity via the apertures thereby generating sound energy at a frequency that is the same as the frequency of the electrical signal applied.
Patent GB-2509152-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell Stack Assembly and Method of Assembly
Inventor: HORLOCK MARK PHILLIP
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly comprising:a first encapsulation member (302) comprising a first end plate and two side wails extending transversely from the first end plate;a second encapsulation member (304) comprising a second end plate;one or more fuel cells (330) located between the first end plate and second end plate; and two locking members (310) that are configured to engage with a respective side wall of the first encapsulation member (302) and the second encapsulation member (304), in order to retain the first end plate and the second end plate in a fixed relative position,wherein the side walls of the first encapsulation member (302) are each configured to:engage with the second encapsulation member (304) in order to provide a compression force to the one or more fuel cells (330), and receive the respective locking member (310) in a direction that is parallel to the plane of the one or more fuel cells (330).
Patent GB-2496089-A (GB)
Title: Improved process for the preparation of stable suspension of nano silver particles having antibacterial activity
Inventor: JANARDHANAN REVATHI
IPC: A01N25/04
Filed: 2011-07-19
Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of stable suspension of nano silver particles having antibacterial activity, comprising the steps of: (i). Preparing a glucose solution and a silver salt solution in water separately wherein silver salt is selected from Silver Sulphate, Silver Accetate and Silver Nitrate; (ii) Mixing the two solutions, as prepared in step (i), and stirring the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes; (iii) Preparing a solution of surfactant in water and adding the solution, to the solution obtained in step (ii) and stirred slowly for 1 - 5 minutes; (iv) Adding the basic reagent diethyl amine to the solution obtained in step (iii) if silver sulphate or silver acetate is used, or adding the basic reagent Sodium carbonate to the solution obtained in step (iii) if silver salt, as mentioned in step(i), is used and (v) Adding anti foaming agent to the suspension obtained in step (iii).
Patent GB-2513833-A (GB)
Title: Electronic book lending system and method
Inventor: CHADBOURNE ANDREW
IPC: G06Q50/26
Filed: 2013-03-05
Abstract: A digital media lending system 10 comprises a user interface 22 and a usage restriction system. The user interface 22 is arranged to receive a user input from a user requesting a loan of a digital media item. The usage restriction system is operable to apply usage restrictions to the requested digital media item in dependence on historic activities of the user. Such restrictions may be communicated to the user. The lending system 10 may further comprise a data repository 30 encoding data on historic activities or a user, such as physical and media loan activities over time, and the usage restriction system may apply restrictions in dependence on the data. Digital media items may be stored remotely of the lending system 10. Usage restrictions may include direct connection of an e-reader 50 to a terminal 20 of the lending system, prohibiting downloads from outside the premises of a library and expiring loans after a predetermined period. The user interface 22 may include an illustration of a barometer which reflects a users score (Fig 2). The lending system may include a self-service kiosk. A computer-implemented method of lending digital media items is also claimed.
Patent GB-2513640-A (GB)
Title: Improved RF detector
Inventor: TIPTON GUY
IPC: G01R29/08
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: A portable device, system incorporating such a device and a method of determining the level of a radio frequency (RF) for monitoring RF signals in areas where explosive devices are being used. The device has a plurality of antennae 206, 208, 210, wherein each antenna is configured to receive a range, or band, of RF signals. A detector 212 is configured to receive the output from the antennae and a controller (100, figure 1) is connected to the detector for monitoring. An interface provides an indication of the RF level in each RF band. Three frequency bands can be monitored. In addition the system/device can scan for RF signals generated by mobile communication devices, such as a cellular or mobile phones. The device can be located remotely from the controller. The system/device is configured to provide an alarm if the device detects an RF signal that exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2515264-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of forming switchable glass
Inventor: BESWICK PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: G02F1/1334
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A method of making an electrically switchable layup 100 is provided, the method comprises bonding a substrate layer 200 to an electrically switchable layer 300 by applying a UV curable adhesive 400 to the substrate layer and/or the electrically switchable layer, placing the layers together, and curing the adhesive by means of a UV source and maybe by applying pressure. The illumination of the adhesive may occur through the substrate layer or through the switchable layer. The electrically switchable layup may be combined into a laminate or double glazed material with further transparent layers and/or resins particularly for use in door panels (1500, fig 7). The electrically switchable layer may comprise a polymer disperse liquid crystal (PDLC), the substrate may be transparent and it may comprise glass or a glass-like resin, and the UV-curable resin may comprise an acrylic. The adhesive may be applied by spraying and the electrically switchable layer may change its light transmission when applying a voltage. The double-glazed may be prepared by resin casting in a cavity provided in the laminate assembly.
Patent GB-2513913-A (GB)
Title: A method of reducing downtime of production controls during upgrades
Inventor: ADDALA RAVI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: Updating a subsea electronics modules (SEM) software comprises transmitting packets to an underwater well via an umbilical data path, receiving and aggregating the packets on a modem card to form an update package, and using the package as a local master to update the software of further SEM. The packets may be transmitted using time or frequency division multiplexing, utilising spare bandwidth of the transmission line. Multiple SEM may be connected via a local network (e.g. Ethernet (RTM)), and the use of the software package as a local master may be triggered by a surface-sent trigger signal. The invention is designed to overcome problems of updates requiring production to halt whilst the update data is transmitted by utilising capacity of the transmission line not used during normal operation.
Patent GB-2516089-A (GB)
Title: Supplementary Services Management Setting Control
Inventor: KAURA RICKY KUMAR
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A method of configuring a mobile terminal within a Long Term Evolution, LTE network, comprises controlling a first mobile terminal setting and communication the first mobile terminal setting from a network node to the mobile terminal. The first mobile terminal setting indicates whether supplementary services management setting controls originating from a mobile terminal are to be transmitted between the mobile terminal and an application server through an Internet Protocol, IP, Multimedia Subsystem, IMS, network. The first mobile terminal setting instructs the mobile terminal to modify a first configuration parameter within a first Open Mobile Alliance, OMA, Managed Object, MO stored at the mobile terminal to indicate whether supplementary services management setting controls originating from the mobile terminal are to be transmitted through an IMS network. This allows the network to control whether a terminal communicates over an IMS network, for instance to ensure voice calls and services are instead communicated over a circuit switched (CS) connection.
Patent GB-2504035-A (GB)
Title: Turbine engine comprising a metal protector for a composite part
Inventor: BEAUJARD ANTOINE JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2012-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a gas turbine engine comprising at least one first composite part (1) intended to be mounted in a second metal part (2) of the engine, said first composite part (1) having an interface surface (S2) intended to be in surface contact with the second metal part (2). The engine also includes a metal protector (3) removably mounted on the first composite part (1) and designed to cover the interface surface (S2).
Patent GB-2520975-A (GB)
Title: Spill-proof liquid heating vessels
Inventor: HEWINS ANDREW
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: A sealing mechanism 14 is disclosed for a substantially vertical steam tube 12 of a liquid heating vessel. The sealing mechanism comprises connection means for connecting the sealing mechanism to the steam tube and a weighted member or pendulum 16, mounted for pivotal movement relative to the connection means. The weighted member comprises an opening 22 which is in alignment with an opening in the connection means to provide a passage to the steam tube when the liquid heating vessel 2 is substantially vertical, wherein said opening in the weighted member moves out of alignment with the opening in the connection means when the weighted member pivots as a result of the kettle being tilted or knocked over. The sealing mechanism may also comprise one or more pads for closing the opening in the connection means.
Patent GB-2521472-A (GB)
Title: Location Index Number
Inventor: TRIVEDI BHASHIT AJAY
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A central address database links an address such as a physical address, social media address, phone number or email address to a unique code known as a Location Index Number (LIN). This can then be used to register with other companies or the like, the address being retrieved from the central database using the code. Thus when a user changes address they will only need to update the centrally stored address and businesses or other people to whom they have provided the LIN will automatically access the updated address, either by push notification or by pull interaction. The LIN may be generated using secured proprietary logic. Multiple address categories such as permanant or present residential address, office etc, a LIN being generated for information in each category. The system will maintain an audit trail so that the user can see which businesses have used the LIN. The user can update the address in advance of a move and set a trigger date.
Patent GB-2521478-A (GB)
Title: Control of data provision
Inventor: PRITCHARD ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: Controlling data provision by sending a request from a requester to a personal computing device, with the request identifying the data being requested, and a policy to be associated with the data. If the request is determined to be permitted, provision is authorised; if the request is determined to not be permitted, provision is not authorised. An indication device (e.g. display screen) indicates what data has been requested and a policy indication of what policy (e.g. retention policy) is associated with the data. The indications may be icons identifying the type of data/policy. The requester may be a remote server communicating with a personal computing device via a local terminal; and the authorisation-determination may be done via an authorising server through a telecommunications interface. The indications may indicate whether the request was authorised. The personal computing device may be a wearable device (e.g. smart-watch).
Patent GB-2523302-A (GB)
Title: Light Fitting
Inventor: HAMMOND GRAHAM
IPC: F21S8/04
Filed: 2014-01-08
Abstract: A light fitting 10 comprises a housing 12 for attachment to a surface within a room. The light fitting 10 includes a primary light source 21 mounted within the housing 12. One or more apertures 19 in the housing allow light from the primary light source 21 to exit the housing 12. An opening 30 is provided in the housing 12, separate from the apertures 19. The housing 12 supports a panel 31 having a translucent or transparent design (32, Fig. 1) to overly the opening 30. A secondary light source 26 is mounted within the housing 12 and directs light out of the housing 12 through the translucent or transparent design 32 of a supported panel 31.
Patent GB-2514437-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacture
Inventor: ACERBI NADIA
IPC: C07F15/04
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A method for preparing a metal-organic framework (MOF) material comprises the steps of mixing a solution of a metal compound and a solution comprising at least one multidentate organic ligand and maintaining the mixture at a suitable reaction temperature for sufficient time to form said metal-organic framework material, wherein the solvent used in the reaction comprises either water or a mixture of water and an organic solvent. The resultant MOFs have a surface area of at least 800 m2/g, preferably at least 1000 m2/g. Preferred metal compounds include nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate and anhydrous iron(II) acetate. Preferably, the multidentate organic ligand is a dicarboxylic acid, more preferably selected from 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalate (dhtp) and benzene tricarboxylate (TBC). The preferred organic solvents are alkyl alcohols or alkyl polyols, most preferably selected from ethylene glycol, glycerol, hexanol, 2-butanone, tetrahydrofuran (THF) and 1-butanol. It is preferred that the reaction take place under reflux conditions.
Patent GB-2523098-A (GB)
Title: Cable gland assembly
Inventor: CHIU TEH-TSUNG
IPC: H02G15/013
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A cable gland assembly 100 has high IP (International Protection) rating and is suitable for dynamic mechanical, deep-water environment or high explosive atmosphere applications. The cable gland assembly 100 comprises: a tubular mounting member 10 which is threaded into an annular connection member 20; an annular outer cap 30 which is threaded onto the connection member 20; a first packing device 40 mounted in the mounting member 10 and in a first axial hole 22 of the connection member 20; and a second packing device 50 mounted in an axial through hole 31 of the outer cap 30 and an axial hole 25 of the connection member 20. The first and second packing devices 40, 50 are identical and interchangeable and comprise a respective clamping member 42, 52 which is sleeved onto a respective packing sleeve 41. The cable gland assembly 100 may include additional connection members 20 with associated packing devices 40 to provide additional sealing.
Patent GB-2525232-A (GB)
Title: A device orientation correction method for panorama images
Inventor: SPAS LUKASZ
IPC: G01C21/16
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method, comprising: providing orientation measurement data of a gyroscope and accelerometer for a device, performing a sensor fusion algorithm for provided orientation measurement data for determining a sensor-based estimate of orientation of the device, and performing a correction step, wherein an viewfinder image matching algorithm is performed for aligning viewfinder frames captured by a camera sensor of the device for determining an error of sensor-based estimate of orientation of the device. The invention further relates to an apparatus and a computer program product that perform the method. The image matching algorithm may comprise feature matching or pixel-to-pixel alignment and may be performed where a rotation rate is below a threshold level or where a confidence level is sufficiently high and may be restricted to sharp frames.
Patent GB-2510081-A (GB)
Title: Organ perfusion systems
Inventor: KAY STUART BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 2012-11-08
Abstract: A disposable set of components for an organ perfusion system comprises a fluid supply duct (100), a fluid removal duct (104), and a surrogate organ (126) removably connected between the fluid supply duct and the fluid removal duct so as to form a fluid circuit, so that fluid can be circulated in the circuit in preparation for connection of the organ. Further aspects relate to connecting the priming reservoir (194) to the lowest point (104a) of the circuit, to returning fluid produced by the organ via a fluid return duct (80), and to a collection and measurement system for bile or urine. The units of the set are connected to each other via the flexible tubing, and can be folded down for storage and transport. A support panel may be provided for the flexible tubing of the fluid circuit ducts.
Patent GB-2521885-A (GB)
Title: An immunoassay detection device
Inventor: GERARDOS GEORGIOS
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2014-05-22
Abstract: A detection device for detecting two or more pathogens or markers in an analyte comprises a test device 1 having a first major surface 2 on which two or more test zones 4, 5, 6 are defined. A first test zone 4 has an immobilized first capture ligand adapted to bind a first capture target on a first pathogen or marker, and a second test zone 5 has an immobilized second capture ligand adapted to bind a second capture target on a second pathogen or marker. In use, the device contacts a detection solution with a labelled probe which binds to a probe target on one or more of the pathogens or markers. Preferably, the device includes a closable tubular container (20, fig 3) with an internal space (12, fig 3) to receive an analyte, and the test device includes a housing (21, fig 3) that interfits removably with the container to position the test device in the internal space. The test device may be used as a test for sepsis.
Patent GB-2526878-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for creating protective equipment
Inventor: SIMÃΜES LUIS FILIPE CARVALHO
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A method for design of protective equipment, such as shin pads, that allows for a degree of customization to provide enhanced performance characteristics without incurring high cost, comprises: determining a mould for a body part including the steps of inputting body part information preferably by measuring the body parts, searching a database of existing anatomical components, for example, shin area, calf area and Achilles tendon area, and selecting components that most closely match the information, searching a database of body part models and selecting at least one body part model that closely corresponds to the selected components, creating a body part model from the selected components, comparing the two models and determining which model is most appropriate and using a mold associated with that model.
Patent GB-2528853-A (GB)
Title: Trading post with moveable display stand
Inventor: TADEUSIAK MICHAL
IPC: E04H3/02
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: A trading post comprises a side wall, a front wall with an opening and a movable display stand 120 with at least one electric appliance 121, wherein it further comprises a parking area adjacent to the side wall and the opening. The stand comprises a battery 122 and a connector 123 for charging. The connector is directly connectable to a post connector situated at the periphery of the parking area. A first side wall 124 of the stand adjoins the side wall of the trading post, a second side wall 125 of the stand substantially overlaps with the opening. A third side wall of the stand provides access to the contents of the display from the interior of the trading post. The stand includes a recess 128, which may hold a cash cassette, register or POS terminal, with at least one electrical socket 133 connected to the battery.
Patent GB-2517092-A (GB)
Title: A polyurethane foam article
Inventor: VICKERY IAN MALCOLM
IPC: A61L15/52
Filed: 2013-08-27
Abstract: A polyurethane foam article has a hydrophobic polyurethane foam layer and a hydrophilic/haemophilic polyurethane foam layer, the article having at least one cavity therein, the at least one cavity having a corresponding vent extending to the exterior of the article, the at least one cavity containing an analgesic fluid. This forms a pad. The cavity may be formed during the manufacturing process, which comprises dispensing a non-polymerised layer onto a hydrophilic/haemophilic layer, and polymerising the hydrophobic layer. Metal tongues are used to keep the hydrophilic layer in the correct position in the mould. Once polymerisation is complete the tongues are removed, to form a cavity or chamber in the interior of the article, which is then filled with analgesic using a syringe inserted into the vent. The analgesic is released when the article is used. Also described is a similarly layered article where at least one of the layers contains barium sulphate for radio-opacity. Preferably, the barium sulphate is in the hydrophobic layer.