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Patent GB-2486581-A (GB)
Title: Pressure equalising valve
Inventor: NDE OLAV HA
IPC: F16K15/06
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: A subsea arrangement 1 comprises an external casing 2 and a pressure equalizing valve 10 for equalizing the fluid pressure in an internal space 3 of the casing. The pressure equalizing valve has a valve body 11 comprising a base section 12 displaceably received in an opening 5 in the casing; and a valve member 13 secured to the base section 12 and arranged inside the casing, the valve member 13 facing a valve seat 15 surrounding the opening. The valve body is displaceable upwards under the effect of an external fluid pressure from a resting position, in which the valve member prevents fluid flow into and out of the internal space, to a raised position in which the valve member allows fluid to flow from the surroundings into the space to equalize fluid pressure when the arrangement is lowered into the sea. The valve body 11 is movable downwards from the raised position to the resting position under the effect of gravity.
Patent GB-2498578-A (GB)
Title: Baby or child sleep teaching aid
Inventor: SUGDEN DEBORAH
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 2012-01-23
Abstract: A sleep teaching aid apparatus 1 is disclosed comprising: a microphone 10 for converting received noise into an audio signal, memory means 22 for storing an audio playback message for output through a loudspeaker 8 and processing means 20 configured to monitor the received audio signal and to trigger a first timer or counter upon detection of the volume exceeding a predetermined threshold. Upon reaching a predetermined first time period or count, the processing means is arranged to cause output of the playback message through the loudspeaker, the first timer or counter being reset if before the time period or count is reached the detected sound drops below the threshold for greater than a second time period which is less than the first time period or count.
Patent GB-2499401-A (GB)
Title: Method of moulding
Inventor: BRATTON GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: B28B11/24
Filed: 2012-02-14
Abstract: A method of moulding a shaped article having a porous structure comprises introducing into a mould a paste comprising ordinary portland cement (OPC) 10-50wt%, OPC clinker 90-50wt% and water. Initial set is at a relatively low temperature (preferably ambient) with minimal water loss. Hardening to a green state allowing removal from the mould takes place in a second period at a relatively high temperature (preferably 30-60 degrees C) and at high humidity (preferably 70-100% RH) with minimal or no loss of water. A flexible plastics mould (preferably of LDPE) may be used to permit de-moulding. After the second hardening period the article may be removed from the mould and allowed to harden for a third hardening period at a higher temperature than for the first period and while maintaining its water content. It may then be water-soaked to remove fines and cure unreacted material. Alternatively, after the second hardening the article may be demoulded and subjected to combined hardening and soaking in water at a higher temperature than the first period. It may be dried at 70-120Â°C at 0.01 to 1bar for 2 to12 hours. The article may be used to preserve cooking oil during frying.
Patent GB-2488050-A (GB)
Title: Resistive switching in nitrogen-doped mgo
Inventor: PARKIN STUART STEPHEN
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: Nitrogen-doped MgO insulating layers exhibit voltage controlled resistance states, e.g., a high resistance and a low resistance state. Patterned nano-devices on the 100nm scale show highly reproducible switching characteristics. The voltage levels at which such devices are switched between the two resistance levels can be systematically lowered by increasing the nitrogen concentration. Similarly, the resistance of the high resistance state can be varied by varying the nitrogen concentration, and decreases by orders of magnitude by varying the nitrogen concentrations by a few percent. On the other hand, the resistance of the low resistance state is nearly insensitive to the nitrogen doping level. The resistance of single Mg50O50-xNx layer devices can be varied over a wide range by limiting the current that can be passed during the SET process. Associated data storage devices can be constructed.
Patent GB-2492867-A (GB)
Title: Transferring application state of a plurality of running applications each including checkpoints between client devices
Inventor: HSIEH CHENG-HSUEH ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: A first client device executes a plurality of applications 502, each application has one or more checkpoints which identify an execution breakpoint at which the application can be suspended and subsequently resumed. The first client device detects a transfer triggering condition 506, stores an application state for each of the plurality of actively running applications 504, and transmits the stored application state for each of the plurality of actively running applications to a second client device 512. The first client device may wait for plurality of applications to reach respective checkpoints before suspending their execution 508, 511. The stored application state for each respective application of the plurality of actively running applications corresponds to a checkpoint of the respective application. The transfer triggering condition may include presence of the second client device within a predefined proximity for near field communication of the first client device. Alternatively the transfer trigger condition can be an instruction from the user.
Patent GB-2502140-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transmitting data
Inventor: MILSTED MARKUS
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2012-05-18
Abstract: A system and method for transmitting authorisation data, said authorisation data for authorising a process, e.g. a payment transaction, comprises securely providing 109 an encryption key to an encrypter and a decrypter; encrypting at the encrypter input authorisation data with the encryption key; converting the encrypted data into an optical code pattern; displaying 106 the optical code pattern on a display device; reading the optical code pattern 107 with an optical reader; converting the optical code pattern into received encrypted data corresponding the encrypted data; decrypting 108 the received encrypted data at the decrypter to generate decrypted data corresponding to the input authorisation data, and authorising the process with the data corresponding to the input authorisation data. The system may comprise a mobile device, such as a smart phone, mechant controlled optical reader and a remote banking server. Encryption may use an encryption key generated by the mobile device. The key may be generated using a pseudo-random number generator seeded by user input and environmental data.
Patent GB-2488497-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning system for closed spaces
Inventor: RD BJA RN HEIMGA
IPC: B08B3/00
Filed: 2011-01-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for cleaning at least one closed space (1), and comprising at least one liquid ring compressor (2) for supply/discharge of large amounts of fluid to/from the space. The system further comprises a cleaning fluid supply system comprising at least one atomizing device (4) mounted in the space, which is connected to the liquid ring compressor for supply of gas, with a liquid crusher (3) arranged downstream of the liquid ring compressor and before the atomizing device, with a gas outle(31)t from the liquid crusher connected to the atomizing device. The invention also relates to a method for cleaning a cargo hold on a vessel and a use of a liquid ring compressor.
Patent GB-2505641-A (GB)
Title: Proximity monitoring system for children or elderly people
Inventor: ANDERSON ANNA MARIE
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2012-08-29
Abstract: The system comprises a base unit and a remote unit adapted to be worn or carried by a person. The base unit and the remote unit comprise an RF transmitter, and RF receiver respectively. A signal is communicated between the base unit transmitter and the remote unit receiver, the strength of which is compared to a threshold value. An alarm is output at the remote unit upon the signal strength falling below the threshold value. The base unit may comprise means to control the transmitted signal strength. The alarm output may comprise a speech message. Both units may comprise means for attachment to a persons body. An alarm may be activated upon removal of the remote unit from a persons body. The remote unit may additionally comprise a moisture sensor. In a further aspect, the base unit and the remote unit comprise an RF receiver, and RF transmitter respectively, whereby an RF signal is communicated from the remote unit transmitter to the base unit receiver, and the signal strength is compared to a threshold value whereby an alarm is output at the base unit upon the signal strength falling below a threshold value.
Patent GB-2505942-A (GB)
Title: Variable geometry wing for a UAV
Inventor: SNOOK MICHAEL ALEXANDER
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: A UAV comprises a fuselage 104 connected to a tail 110 with tailerons 108 and including a pair of wings 112,114 coupled to the fuselage via a housing 120. The wings are adaptable or morphing such that they have variable geometry for influencing aerodynamic performance. The wings comprise a jointed leading edge having a main pivot 116 and a wrist joint 118 with a wing arm 126,128 therebetween and a distal wing hand 122,124 depending from the wrist joint. The wing is reciprocally actuable, via the main pivot and wrist joint, between a first state having an extended wing planform and a second state having a tucked wing planform.
Patent GB-2506602-A (GB)
Title: A self-closing door assembly for a point-of-sale unit
Inventor: SOUTER GARY
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 2012-10-02
Abstract: A self-closing door assembly for a point-of-sale unit comprising first and second upper track elements 201, 202 arranged one in front of the other, each having a base track element 205, 206 and a track runner element 207, 208, and first and second sliding doors 203, 204, each suspended from the track runner element of one of the first and second upper track elements and arranged to slide between a closed condition and an open condition, and being biased towards the closed condition by the angle of the track 209, 210 of the respective upper track element being inclined relative to horizontal and the action of gravity. The angle at which each track is inclined may be adjustable via a slot and projection arrangement. Biasing of the doors may be assisted by spring arrangements. There may be dampers at each end of each upper track element. The assembly can be used to conceal certain products from view, for example tobacco.
Patent GB-2494790-A (GB)
Title: An airway device with means to prevent over-insertion
Inventor: JASSELL SURINDERJIT KUMAR
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: An airway device (10) for human or animal use, the device includes an airway tube (12) having a first end (14) and a second end (16), and a shoulder portion (26) which extends laterally from the airway tube and contacts the faucial pillars of the patient to prevent over-insertion and rotation of the airway device. The first end (14) of the airway tube (12) may be surrounded by a laryngeal cuff (18) which is shaped to form an anatomical fit over and form a seal with the laryngeal inlet of the patient. The shoulder (26) has a width greater than that of the laryngeal cuff (18). There may also be a raised (38) portion on the airway tube to contact the palatoglossal arch, and a concave portion under the airway tube to fit to the tongue. The laryngeal cuff (18) may have a tip portion which is blade-shaped or angled, or may have a bracket.
Patent GB-2508030-A (GB)
Title: High pressure pump with partially filled gallery
Inventor: HOWARD DARREN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F04C2/10
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: A high pressure pump comprising a pump body 10, a pump housing 22 within which at least part of the pump body is located, a gallery 30 defined between the pump body and the pump housing, the pump body having a pump outlet which communicates with the gallery, and the pump housing having an outlet port 32 which communicates with the gallery, and a filler 40 located within the gallery, the filler being located in the part of the gallery most remote from the pump outlet. Preferably the gallery is annular and filler extends around half to three quarters of the circumferential length of the gallery. The filler material may be an elastomeric material. The pump may also comprise a gerotor pump.
Patent GB-2494565-A (GB)
Title: Producing a mono-crystalline sheet
Inventor: RIEL HEIKE E
IPC: C30B11/10
Filed: 2011-05-23
Abstract: A method for producing a mono-crystalline sheet (11), in particular a silicon sheet (11), comprises: providing at least two aperture elements (1, 2) forming a gap (3) in-between; providing a molten alloy (4) comprising silicon in the gap (3) between said at least two aperture elements (1, 2); providing a gaseous precursor medium (5) comprising silicon in the vicinity of the molten alloy (4); providing a silicon nucleation crystal (6) in the vicinity of the molten alloy (4); and bringing in contact said silicon nucleation crystal (6) and the molten alloy (4). A device (10, 20) for producing a mono-crystalline sheet (11), in particular a silicon sheet (11), comprises at least two aperture elements (1, 2) at a predetermined distance (D) from each other thereby forming a gap (3), and being adapted to be heated for holding a molten alloy (4) comprising silicon by surface tension in the gap (3) between the aperture elements (1,2 ); a means (15) for supplying a gaseous precursor medium (5) comprising silicon in the vicinity of the molten alloy (4); and a positioning means (16) for holding and moving a nucleation crystal (6) in the vicinity of the molten alloy (2).
Patent GB-2508929-A (GB)
Title: Cross-linkable polyethylene and conductive agent compositions for rotomoulding
Inventor: QUARATINO ALDO
IPC: B29C41/04
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A conductive composition for rotomoulding comprises a cross-linkable polyethylene and a conductive agent can be produced by blending. Preferably the conductive agent is conductive carbon black. A process for producing a rotomoulded object comprises the steps of providing a mould; providing a charge of a first polymer composition in the mould; heating and rotating the mould to form a layer of the first polymer composition; cooling the mould; and removing the rotomoulded object from the mould; wherein the first polymer composition comprises a cross-linkable polyethylene and a conductive agent (preferably conductive carbon black). Thus produced articles can include fuel tanks. The rotomoulding process can also include additional layers of different polymeric materials.
Patent GB-2510109-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal compositions
Inventor: KOTZIAN GEORG RUDIGER
IPC: A01N25/32
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising: (a) a compound of formula (I) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is ethyl or cyclopropyl, and R2 is chlorine or fluorine; and (b) cyhalofop-butyl, clodinafop-propargyl, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, metamifop, pinoxaden, profoxydim, or pyriftalid or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. The herbicidal compositions are preferably for controlling weeds in crops of useful plants (e.g. rice), especially for controlling Echinochloa, Brachiaria and/or other weeds. The invention also relates to a method of controlling Brachiaria weeds in crops of useful plants, which comprises applying the compositions to the Brachiaria weeds or to the locus thereof. Also claimed is a composition as above and a safener.
Patent GB-2509785-A (GB)
Title: Re-stringing tool for use with a guitar having a vibrato unit
Inventor: PIANA VINCENT
IPC: G10D3/12
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A tool for facilitating the process of changing strings on a guitar equipped with a vibrato unit, also known as a tremolo unit. The tool comprises a bar which is held in place on a vibrato unit cylinder by at least one spring or by an elastic material. The bar clamps the guitar strings on the vibrato unit cylinder to keep them in place while the strings are attached to the tuning posts on the headstock of the guitar. The bar may comprise multiple pieces, or the bar and at least one spring may form a single unit. The device aids the process of mounting strings on the pins of a vibrato unit cylinder and maintaining them in place during the entire stringing process. The device is fully removable once the process is complete.
Patent GB-2510159-A (GB)
Title: Evaporator array for a water treatment system
Inventor: SCHMIDT YANIV
IPC: B01D1/00
Filed: 2013-01-27
Abstract: An evaporator array 30 for a water treatment system comprises a produced water feed 24 which supplies a first evaporator 50a, a makeup water feed 31 which supplies a second evaporator 50e, an output feed 40 to receive distillate from both evaporators, and a blowdown feed 54 to receive blowdown from both evaporators. The first evaporator and the second evaporator each have a working pH, the working pH of the first evaporator being higher than that of the second evaporator. Preferably, there is a plurality of first evaporators 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, each evaporator receiving water from the produced water feed. The makeup water feed can supply at least one of brackish 34 or fresh water 33. Additionally, the makeup water feed can supply blowdown water from a steam generator. An oil production apparatus and a desalination plant are also claimed, both of which comprise the evaporator array. In the oil production apparatus, an oil separation unit provides produced water to the evaporator array, and the evaporator array provides distillate to a steam generator. A method of treating water by evaporation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2511294-A (GB)
Title: Applicator and lid support
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE ALAN JAMES
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2013-02-04
Abstract: A support for a fluid applicator and a lid comprises: attachment means 102 to attach the support to a fluid container 108; a first holding means 104 for holding a fluid applicator and a second holding means 106 for holding the lid of the fluid container; the applicator may be a paint brush and the fluid container may be a paint can. The attachment means 102 for securing to the fluid container is preferably a band or strap; the first holding means 104 is preferably inclined and may include a magnet.
Patent GB-2502017-A (GB)
Title: Molecular targets for healing or treating wounds
Inventor: JIANG WENGUO
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: The invention relates to at least one molecular target for healing or treating wounds and, in particular chronic, human wounds. The molecular target is PTPRK, or a protein 50% homologous therewith, and which retains the same activity as PTPRK protein. Further, the invention concerns a novel therapeutic for treating said wounds and a novel gene therapy approach, involving said molecular target, for treating said wounds.
Patent GB-2517745-A (GB)
Title: Selective filter for impermeable bags used in placing concrete or cementitous material in water
Inventor: MOUNTAIN ANDREW
IPC: E02B3/12
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device for use with impermeable sand bag liners or concrete placement bags 5, to allow the placement of dry powdered cement containing bags below water. The device can be attached with a simple snap or threaded fit and forms a fixed filtration device that will allow the controlled movement of water into the bag and also if necessary the controlled movement of air outside, from inside the bag, such that sufficient water for hydration can be absorbed by the dry powdered cementitious material to ensure the concrete hardens. It also allows the trapped air inside the bag to escape without flushing cement fines out of the bag as it escapes, into the surrounding water. The control of cement fines is possible in the device by the incorporation of a filter media 1 or permeable passageway that allows the passage of air and water, whilst assuring the entrapment and non-migration of cement fines.
Patent GB-2503388-A (GB)
Title: Sealing ring and preparation method therefor
Inventor: CHEN XUEMIN
IPC: C22B34/12
Filed: 2012-04-07
Abstract: A sealing ring, comprising by weight proportion: 80%-85% aluminum, 10%-15% titanium, 0.1%-1% iron filings, 4%-4.9% potassium aluminum fluoride. Also disclosed is a preparation method comprising the following steps: A: melting the aluminum in a frequency induction furnace, adding thereto the potassium aluminum fluoride, melting same, and stirring to uniformity; B: adding to the mixture titanium filings or titanium sponge, then the iron filings, then at a temperature between 800Â°C and 1200Â°C causing the mixture to achieve total fusion, stirring to uniformity and allowing to stand; C: removing surface-floating impurities; D: casting into shaping molds to obtain the sealing rings. The softening points and melting points of the present sealing rings can be regulated and the rings can be used in a variety of reactors and distillers, ensuring smooth performance in high-pressure production processes and resolving pressure-resistance problems of sealing rings associated with high temperature conditions in reactors and distillers.
Patent GB-2518895-A (GB)
Title: Safety barrier stability aid
Inventor: WILLIAMS MARK
IPC: E04H17/22
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: A safety barrier stability aid 100 comprising a main body and connecting members 118, 124 for, in use, connecting at least one elongate member 200 between the stability aid and a safety barrier 300. The aid may also have a barrier-foot engaging cavity on its underside with a friction-fit (fig 1G), and projections to grip the floor. The elongate member may include a fastening device such as a split ring, it is preferably telescopic. The connecting members 118, 124 may be at opposite ends of the aid, they may also function as handles. The aid may be a wedge-shaped block such that one connecting member is higher than the other. It may be solid, weighing 3-7kg, or receive ballast and is preferably made from recycled PVC. Preferably it is stackable with a reflective portion. In use the stabilizer supports a barrier which can withstand high winds.
Patent GB-2513935-A (GB)
Title: A modular building assembly
Inventor: ROSE DOUGLAS
IPC: E04H1/00
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: A modular building assembly comprises a modular building unit having at least two lifting interface members provided in predetermined locations with a fixed spacing therebetween and proximate a roof of the building unit. A lifting structure for the assembly has at least two couplings having a corresponding fixed spacing therebetween. The lifting structure has a connection arrangement for connection to a crane or the like. The couplings are arranged with respect to the interface members such that a movement of the lifting structure with a horizontal component with respect to the interface members results in engagement therebetween to enable lifting of the building unit.
Patent GB-2510944-A (GB)
Title: Pour in place headrest
Inventor: DUBLAN ALDO
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A vehicle headrest includes a cover stock shell 12 that encloses an injection cavity. A hollow support structure 16 has a first portion 18 that extends within the cavity and includes a plurality of holes 20. A second portion of the support 16 includes a securing feature 24 for engaging an attachment structure on the seat. A foam substrate is delivered to the injection cavity via the support structure through the holes 20.