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Patent GB-2477249-A (GB)
Title: Modifying expansion forces by adding compression
Inventor: ANDERSON MARK WILSON
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2009-11-16
Abstract: A method for expanding a tubular in a borehole, the tubular having upper and lower ends, the system comprises a) applying a compressive load to the upper end of the tubular and b) expanding the tubular by moving an expansion device relative to the tubular while maintaining the compressive load. Step a) may include resting a weight on the upper end of the tubular or applying hydraulic pressure to the upper end of the tubular. The lower end of the tubular may engage the formation before step b) or as a result of step b).
Patent GB-2482766-A (GB)
Title: Bottle adapted to thermally condition and filter consumable beverages
Inventor: ROTH DONNA
IPC: A45F3/16
Filed: 2010-01-26
Abstract: An assembly for use with a bottle (10), the kit being adapted to thermally condition and/or filter consumable beverages. The assembly includes a filter (70) and a thermal energy storage member (46) detachably engageable with the filter (70) and having a connection (42, 56) for attachment to the lid of the container. The assembly creates a flow path from the outlet of the filter (70) through a bore in the thermal storage member (46) through which fluid is intended to flow. The filter may include carbon and ceramic particles.
Patent GB-2494924-A (GB)
Title: Blade connection for wind turbine
Inventor: BORGEN EYSTEIN
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2011-09-26
Abstract: A wind turbine rotor comprising a blade rotor comprising a number of blades arranged to be rotated by the wind and a generator comprising a generator rotor 4 and a stator 8. There are connection means 26 to transfer torque from the blade rotor to the generator rotor which are formed of two connection components associated with each blade and arranged so that one of the connection components is in compression while the other is simultaneously under tension. Preferably the connection means are attached to a support plate 22 mounted within the blade rotor. The support plate may include apertures to increase its out-of-plane flexibility and may act as a stiffener plate for a blade pitch bearing. The connection components may be at least twice as wide as they are thick to be flexible in only one direction.
Patent GB-2495326-A (GB)
Title: Resiliently curved flexible plant label or plant marker.
Inventor: CARR GEOFFREY ERIC
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 2011-10-07
Abstract: A resiliently curved flexible identification marker 101 for use in labelling plants or marking plants in a garden comprises an elongate marker element 102 with a first insertion end 103 and a second end 104, and a pair of outer surfaces 105, 106. The elongate marker element has a curved profile across the width direction such that the plant marker has a concave outer surface and a convex outer surface. The elongate marker is resiliently biased towards an unflexed condition, and it is configured to bend along an axis extending in the width direction in response to the application of a force that flattens the curved profile but is self-righting such that it returns to its original shape when the force is removed. An aperture 107 may be provided in the second end. The plant label may be formed from plastics, in particular nylon or PET, or from spring steel.
Patent GB-2486048-A (GB)
Title: Electronic paper display
Inventor: LEE JAECHAN
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: An electronic paper display, in particular for an electronic shelf label, comprises an electronic paper panel 110, a substrate 120 and a driving IC chip 140 bonded to the substrate. The driving chip is preferably bonded to a first surface of a packaging unit 150. In one embodiment a recess 121 is provided in the substrate to accommodate the driving IC and the first surface of the packaging unit is bonded to the substrate, wirings (Fig. 5) being provided on the first surface of the packaging unit to connect the driving IC to the electronic paper panel. Alternatively (Fig. 1) a second surface of the packaging unit is bonded to the substrate and both surfaces of the packaging unit are provided with wirings. An additional driving IC may be bonded to an opposite surface of the substrate. The packaging unit may have a triangular (151, Fig. 8B) or semi-circular shape. A method for manufacturing the electronic paper display comprises the steps of manufacturing a substrate and bonding an electronic paper panel and a driving IC to the substrate. The driving IC is preferably attached to a packaging unit. A hole 121 may be formed in the substrate to accommodate the driving IC. The electronic paper display may be manufactured by a simplified process and can reduce product costs by using more inexpensive components.
Patent GB-2497143-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with improved air intake apparatus
Inventor: WHITE DAVID
IPC: B60K13/02
Filed: 2012-01-20
Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with a vehicle body, an engine compartment (105 see fig 4) having a bonnet 110 and an engine air intake duct 150 having an orifice through which intake air may be drawn into the engine. The vehicle is provided with two air flow paths whereby air may be supplied to the air intake duct. The first flow path (F1 see fig 4) is provided by a bonnet air intake conduit 110C having an air inlet aperture 110IN at a front portion of the bonnet 110 and an air outlet aperture 110OUT aft of the air inlet aperture 110IN, the air outlet aperture 110OUT being provided in fluid communication with the air intake duct orifice. The second flow path (F2 see fig 4) is provided by a gap between a side edge of the bonnet 110 and the body of the vehicle, whereby ambient air may be drawn through the gap to the air intake duct 150. The invention may provide cooler air to the engine, increased wading capability and reduced snow and water spray ingestion.
Patent GB-2500053-A (GB)
Title: DC voltage converter with current sensor and voltage booster
Inventor: STERLING CHARLES WESLEY
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: A DC-DC converter allows an input voltage (particularly from a battery charger) to be boosted to a higher voltage, particularly to allow batteries under charge to absorb more current. The converter provides a regulated DC voltage at specific preset charging profiles depending on the type of battery. The voltage converter comprises three main sections, a current sensing section, a voltage boosting section and a micro processing section. The current sensing section comprises a shunt and a voltage amplifier. The voltage booster is a switch-mode boost converter comprising coils, capacitors, diodes, field-effect transistors (FETs) and a boost current sensor. The microprocessor is a chip with software installed. It stores information of battery charging profiles and the FET switching to produce the desired output voltage. The converter may be arranged within a self contained box or integrated as part of a battery charger.
Patent GB-2489109-A (GB)
Title: A control system that prepares a vehicle for wading in advance
Inventor: CLARKE NIGEL
IPC: G01S15/00
Filed: 2012-03-15
Abstract: A vehicle, e.g. a hybrid vehicle, 10 having a system for determining that there is a possibility that the vehicle has or is about to enter water at a vehicle wading depth. In response to determining that there is a possibility, the system implements one or more vehicle control strategies which prepare the vehicle 10 for wading in water which may have a threshold depth between 100mm and 200mm. The system comprises at least one remote sensor 14, 15, 16, 17 which remotely detects a presence of water about or ahead of the vehicle 10. The control strategies take preventative or pre-emptive action to prepare and/or protect the vehicle 10 and may comprise suspending a stop/start function of an engine, increase ride height, initiating 4WD, selecting low-range etc. Sensors 14, 15, 16, 17 may be contact or ultrasonic sensors and may be located in right and left side mirrors, e.g. see sensors (116a, 116b, fig 2). There are independent claims to a method of controlling a vehicle, a program and a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2486862-A (GB)
Title: Combustion calorimetry system and combustion calorimetry method
Inventor: HAYAKAWA TETSUYA
IPC: G01N25/22
Filed: 2010-10-13
Abstract: In order to improve the accuracy of a test result obtained using a cone calorimeter, provided are a combustion calorimetry system and a combustion calorimetry method. An indoor intake portion (3) injects outside air introduced through a pipe (33) into an installation chamber (1). A first closure member (5) is formed in an approximately sheet-like shape with flexibility. The first closure member (5) restricts air flow through a first opening (11). At least a part of the side edge of the first closure member (5) can separate from the peripheral edge of the first opening (11), and thus a worker can go in and out through the first opening (11). Another part of the side edge of the first closure member (5) serves as a first separation portion (51) separated from the peripheral edge of the first opening (11). Thus, the air in the installation chamber (1) can leak out of the installation chamber (1) through the first separation portion (51).
Patent GB-2501488-A (GB)
Title: Automatic charging device for an electronic thermostatic radiator valve
Inventor: SMITH NIGEL VAUGHAN
IPC: F24D18/00
Filed: 2012-04-24
Abstract: The automatic charging device is intended for use with an electronic thermostatic radiator valve TRV comprising a sprung loaded pin operated by an electric motor, the motor being powered by rechargeable batteries. The automatic charging device comprises a thermoelectric electricity generator TEG that uses the Seebeck effect to generate electrical energy. The electrical energy generated is used to recharge the rechargeable batteries of the thermostatic radiator valve. In order to generate the electrical energy, the thermoelectric electricity generator is attached to a radiator whereby a cold side of the thermoelectric electricity is provided by thermal air currents passing up the radiator, and a hot side of the thermoelectric electricity generator is provided by heat energy received from the radiator. An air cooling fin may be provided to improve heat exchange with the cold side. The thermostatic radiator valve may also include non-rechargeable batteries that are used to power the motor in the summer months when the radiator is off, i.e. cold, for prolonged periods.
Patent GB-2490783-A (GB)
Title: Vibration energy conversion device
Inventor: MOSS SCOTT DAVID
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: A vibration energy conversion device 100 comprises a casing 110, a magnet 130 disposed in the casing and an object e.g. a ball/sphere 150 in the casing attracted to the magnet 130 and free to move relative to the magnet in at least two degrees of freedom. There is at least one transducer element 140 positioned to be affected by changes in the magnetic field caused by movement of the moveable object 150, so that movement of the object 150 generates electrical potential across a part of the at least one transducer element 140. The transducer element may comprise a magnetostrictive piezoelectric (MP) element and the electrical potential may be generated across a piezoelectric part of the MP element. Alternatively, the transducer element may comprise an electromagnetic coil.
Patent GB-2504650-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring incoming telephone calls to identify the location of a caller / person being visited by the caller corresponding to the detected called number
Inventor: LONGMAN PETER
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring incoming telephone calls, including telephone calls with different called numbers, the system comprising an electronic processor and an associated database containing caller details with corresponding telephone numbers and details regarding locations and/or people to visit with corresponding telephone numbers, the system being adapted to: detect the originating number of a caller and the called number to which an incoming call was made; to store the time, date and number of the incoming call the originating number of which has been detected and store data representing the number to which the incoming call was made; and to identify the location of the caller/person being visited by the caller corresponding to the detected called number by referring to the associated database, and to identify the identity of the caller corresponding to the originating number by referring to the associated database. It monitors whether or not a person has reached or left one or more selected destinations, e.g. for use in the field of home caring. A care worker uses his/her mobile telephone to call a telephone number they have been told corresponds to the client/location 2 or 3 they are visiting. Aspects of the invention include locating the physical position of the caller when the call was made.
Patent GB-2492231-A (GB)
Title: Retractable handle arrangement
Inventor: SMART SEAN
IPC: E05B5/00
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: A retractable handle arrangement comprises a handle 10 movable between stowed and deployed positions, a motor 30 and transmission mechanism 32 to couple the motor 30 to the handle 10 and exert a force on the handle 10 greater than a predetermined force. Preferably the force exerted is greater during an initial deployment phase and than during a second subsequent phase. The transmission mechanism preferably comprises an eccentric cam 38 rotating about an axis 42, the cam engages with a rocker arm 40 which rotates about axis 48 and applies a force to operating member (28 Fig 2B) located on the handle. The handle 10 then rotates about axis 24 and preferably comes to a gradual stop. Spring 26 returns the handle to the stowed position once it has been activated to open the door. The handle may have a cover. Also claimed is a method of deployment and a handle that is deployed at a moderated force or speed. The arrangement is used when the handle is frozen to the surround trim and requires a greater force to break through the ice.
Patent GB-2494017-A (GB)
Title: Graphene/nanostructure fet with self-aligned contact and gate
Inventor: SLEIGHT JEFFREY
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2011-05-31
Abstract: A method for forming a field effect transistor (FET) includes depositing a channel material on a substrate, the channel material comprising one of graphene or a nanostructure; forming a gate over a first portion of the channel material; forming spacers adjacent to the gate; depositing a contact material over the channel material, gate, and spacers; depositing a dielectric material over the contact material; removing a portion of the dielectric material and a portion of the contact material to expose the top of the gate; recessing the contact material; removing the dielectric material; and patterning the contact material to form a self-aligned contact for the FET, the self-aligned contact being located over a source region and a drain region of the FET, the source region and the drain region comprising a second portion of the channel material.
Patent GB-2504341-A (GB)
Title: Determining the value of a specified quantile using iterative estimation
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: G06F17/17
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: An initial estimation of a specified quantile value is generated from a sequence of samples which relate to audio or video data. This is modified based upon the comparison between sample values within a fixed length interval of the sequence and the initial estimation to determine an improved estimation of the specified quantile value. The method should provide a more accurate value for the specified quantile value for a smaller number of samples processed.
Patent GB-2495579-A (GB)
Title: Divot Repair Tool with Magnetic Ball Marker
Inventor: SOLHEIM JOHN A
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2012-08-09
Abstract: A divot repair tool comprising first 20 and second 26 portions and having first side 32 with finger recess 34 and second side 40 with finger recess 36. The tool may comprise a third finger recess 38, Fig 2 and may comprise a ball marker 33 which may be magnetic and recess for the marker 30. The second finger recess may be concave. There may be a wall of varying height 54 around the first finger recess. The tool may comprise a core and a shell constructed of differing materials. The tool may comprise a ramp near a marker recess. The ball marker may comprise a ferrous material. There is also a method for making the tool using at least one mold. The method may comprise coating with a layer of metal using a Nano-Nickel coating process.
Patent GB-2492017-A (GB)
Title: Virtual exerciser device
Inventor: GREENBERG NELSON
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2011-04-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which detects repetitive movement of a user's body part. The device has a sensor which detects G forces along at least two axes when the user repeatedly moves the body part; a memory, which stores reference data corresponding to ideal reference data; a processor/computing unit, which communicates with the sensor and the memory, and receives data associated with the G forces. The processing/computing unit compares the ideal reference data with the data associated with the detected G forces. A feedback component is connected to the processor/computing unit to provide the user with a signal when a target has been achieved. Also disclosed is a method of computing data received by the device and an exerciser device that simulates the movement of a hula hoop.
Patent GB-2495414-A (GB)
Title: Retractable additional half step for stairs
Inventor: GOODENOUGH CLIFFORD
IPC: E04F11/02
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: A retractable additional half step for use with a flight of stairs comprises a plank 1 attached at one end by a hinge 2 to a side panel 3 provided with holes for fastening to a staircase side wall 4. The other end of the plank 1 is fixed to a riser board 5 designed to stand erect on a stair tread 6 when the half step is deployed. The hinge 2 enables the plank 1 to be folded up against the side wall up to clear the flight for normal use. The additional half step can help users with weak legs strong enough for half a stair rise. The side panel; and riser board may be the same height so that the device is self-aligning and levelling for quick DIY installation. The half step may be held securely in the retracted, folded up position by provision of magnetic or catch holding means. The riser board may be fixe to the plank by hinges so that it folds down against the plank when the half step is retracted by folding up.
Patent GB-2508143-A (GB)
Title: Air hand dryer
Inventor: TURRINI-ROCHFORD TIM
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a hand dryer (1 figure 1) for drying a user's hands by means of an airflow discharged through an air outlet (3, 5 figure 2) on the hand dryer. The airflow is generated by a motor-driven fan unit 9 and exits the fan unit through a fan outlet (41a figure 13) on the fan unit. The fan unit is mounted to a fixed part 45 of the hand dryer by means of an inflatable mount 43 which may be clamped at its lower end by means of a clamping ring 51 to the fixed part, and at an upper end by a cable tie (not shown) to the diffuser (37 figure 13). The mount incorporates at least one inflatable duct connecting the fan outlet to the air outlet. The duct is inflatable in use, and is inflated by the airflow passing from the fan outlet to the air outlet to provide pneumatic support for the fan unit which preferably sits on top of the inflatable mount. The duct may be manufactured from elastomeric material.
Patent GB-2509130-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette Article Inspection System
Inventor: LEE JONGMYUNG
IPC: A24C5/34
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: An imaging module (40) takes an image of an area which includes the tipping paper, the filter and the cigarette roll (i.e. a rod article (100) and or the wrapping material for wrapping and coupling the rod articles) of a smoking article seated on the rolling drum (30). A processing module (50) processes the image taken by the imaging module. The area of the image taken by the imaging module is divided into a first area in which the tipping paper is positioned and a second area in which the filter is positioned. The processing module determines a defect by detecting the image on the first area and the second area.The defect is detected by observing changes in colour, brightness or shape, mainly changes in brightness. Preferably, the imaging module is arranged to analyse the wrapping material prior or during the wrapping of the wrapping material around the rod article.
Patent GB-2498444-A (GB)
Title: Active agent containing fibrous structure
Inventor: WEISMAN PAUL THOMAS
IPC: A47L13/17
Filed: 2013-01-03
Abstract: A fibrous structure comprises filaments with one or more filament-forming materials and one or more active agents that are releasable from the filament when exposed to conditions of intended use. The fibrous structure has at least a network region 122, a plurality of discrete zones 124 and a transition region 135 adjacent the network region. The average density, basis weight, elevation and/or, opacity of each region may differ in value. The filament forming material is preferably a polymer and the active agent is preferably a skin care, medical, fabric care, dishwashing, carpet care, surface care, hair care or air care agent. Fabric may be treated using the fibrous structure as a web in a dryer.
Patent GB-2502687-A (GB)
Title: Video-based detection for short-term parking violation
Inventor: BERNAL EDGAR
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: A method for determining the occurrence of a short-term parking violation includes receiving video data S404 in a sequence of frames provided by an image capture device monitoring a parking area over a duration of time. The presence of a vehicle captured in at least one of the sequence of frames is determined S406. The location of the vehicle is tracked across the sequence of frames S410 and spatio-temporal information describing the location of the vehicle as a function of time is determined S416. In response to the spatioÂ­temporal information indicating that the vehicle becomes stationary, the method determines a duration that the vehicle is stationary using the determined spatio temporal information S418. The presence of the vehicle can be determined by background subtraction, temporal difference, optical flow and an initialisation process. When the duration has exceeded a threshold S420 a notification of parking regulation violation can be notified S422.
Patent GB-2513123-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor
Inventor: GELSTEIN ASSAF
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: An adaptor 12 for mounting on a medical laser base unit comprises a dual port switching apparatus in which a switching element, such as a mirror which is moved linearly by a control actuator between first and second positions into and out of an input beam path 22, receives a main laser beam from the base unit and redirects the input beam to a first output path 23 inclined at an oblique angle to the input beam and for connection to a flexible hollow wave guide or a second output path 24 co-linear with the input beam and for connection to an articulated arm. A laser guide beam may be aligned with the main laser source. Cooling fluid may be directed to an output port or the articulated arm.