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Patent GB-2504555-A (GB)
Title: Fuel dispensing nozzle having a shutter which opens when the nozzle is inserted into a filler pipe
Inventor: VISWANATHAN HARISH
IPC: B67D7/54
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel dispensing nozzle featuring a main channel for supplying fuel to the outflow end of a spout 7, and a blocking mechanism configured to seal the outflow end of the spout. The blocking mechanism features a least one shutter 10 biased closed directly or indirectly by a spring arrangement 12, and a closing mechanism which corresponds with a filler pipe 8 for receiving the spout during a fueling process in such a way that the closing mechanism moves the at least one shutter directly or indirectly into an open position, when the spout is introduced into the filler pipe. The closing mechanism could be mechanical gear or a mechanical/electrical device using a sensor and an actuator. The closing mechanism may include a movable bushing 11 which moves the shutter open when the bushing is pressed against the restrictor 15 of the filler pipe 8.
Patent GB-2505405-A (GB)
Title: Display device for shielding sensitive information
Inventor: LOADER STEPHEN MALCOLM
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2012-08-15
Abstract: A method of operating a display device, e.g. a mobile computing device such as a tablet, comprises displaying a plurality of covers 23 corresponding to respective different data items in a plurality of different categories, such as financial information (e.g. bank account statement), and selecting at least one cover 23 and displaying 29 the corresponding data item or data items i.e. the previously covered and hidden data item is uncovered and displayed for a predetermined period of time. The data item may be displayed shifted from the respective cover 23 by an offset. The offset may be selected so that when a cover is selected and a hidden data item is displayed, the data item can be shielded by a users hand 27. The invention deals with the problem of information being seen by others when using a mobile computing device in a public location.
Patent GB-2495381-A (GB)
Title: Displaceable shearing ball valve
Inventor: WOOD CARL RICHARD
IPC: E21B29/04
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: A valve typically used in an oil or gas well, has a moveable member such as a ball 5 movable between open and closed configurations and has a cutting device arranged to shear against an anvil member 15 when the ball 5 is moved between the open and closed configuration. A sealing member 10 provides a seat for seating of the moveable member 5 when the moveable member 5 is in the closed configuration. The anvil member 15 and the sealing member 10 are moveable relative to one another in direction A (possibly by use of a cam) when the moveable member 5 is moving from the open to the closed configuration, so that during opening and closing the sealing member 10 is displaced away from the cutting device (typically the inner surface of the bore) as the cutting device engages the anvil member 15. The sealing member 10 is pushed away from the moveable member 5 and the anvil 15 to a maximum separation from the movable member 5 at the point on the stroke when the cutting surface of the moveable 5 member is moving past the anvil member 15, so that the sealing member 10 is moved out of contact with the ball 5 when the cutting surface engages the anvil member 15, and moves back into contact with the ball 5 when the cutting surface has passed the anvil member 15 and the sealing surface of the ball 5 is aligned with the sealing member.
Patent GB-2501574-A (GB)
Title: A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising first and second anode lead wires
Inventor: DJEBARA LOTFI
IPC: H01G9/052
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor element having a porous anode body 133 and an anode lead assembly 1666, the lead assembly comprises 116a first and second 116b lead wires embedded within the anode body 133 and extending therefrom in a longitudinal direction, where the first 116a and second 116b wires are sinter bodied together during sintering of the anode body 133. The two lead wires 116a,116b may be different sizes. The bond may be metallurgical, covalent, electrostatic, etc. Sinter bonding of the wires reduces the path length and resistance for current flow within the anode body, thus reducing ESR. This is particularly useful for anode bodies formed from powders of a high specific charge, which tend to shrink away from the wires after sintering. The sinter bonded wires also result in a lead assembly that is more robust and mechanically stable.
Patent GB-2512061-A (GB)
Title: Transactional message format data conversion
Inventor: HOUSTOUN KEVIN
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A method of converting the format of data in a transactional message includes receiving data representing a message in a transactional message format and converting the received data to a format directly useable by an application implementing business logic. The converting step is at least partially implemented on a customised circuit component such as a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) component or similar Programmable Logic Device (PLD). A customised circuit component, such as an FPGA or ASIC component, configured to convert data in a transactional message format to a format directly useable by an application implementing business logic, is also disclosed. The method and circuit component are particularly intended for use in converting the format of financial transactional messages.
Patent GB-2512843-A (GB)
Title: Rod support for use by anglers
Inventor: NASH KEVIN ROBERT
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2013-04-08
Abstract: A rod support having at least one cylindrical plug 22 and socket 20 connector for mounting of an ancillary device such as a cross bar 23, a bite indicator or a line tensioning arm. The plug and the socket are magnetically attracted to one another. One of the plug and the socket is formed as part of the rod support and the other is separable from the rod support and securable to the ancillary device. Magnets 32, 34 with opposite polarity are provided on the plug and socket respectively. The support is further provided with a locating pin 62 which prevents the plug and socket rotating relative to one another. The cross bar itself may have multiple plug and socket connectors that are magnetically attracted to each other for connecting ancillary devices.
Patent GB-2503094-A (GB)
Title: Control linked moving vehicle driver seat
Inventor: ROBINSON NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: B60K26/02
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A servo tilt-lean posture-adaptive ergonomic vehicle driver seat is provided with force-sensitive adaptive workstation supports, seat surfaces and controls that maintain dynamic active posture and operator alertness whilst facilitating secondary means of hands-free and foot-free vehicle control, improved impact protection, ingress and egress and seat suspension. The power-assisted seat servo tilt-leans in two axes thereby maintaining driver alertness and active posture whilst interactively pressure-sensing and adjusting to dynamic posture and conventional as well as orthogonal workstation control forces accelerations rotations and displacements. The invention includes a seat squab 1, swinging arms 2,3 and hydraulic or pneumatic piston rams 4. The tilt-lean seat maintains an active user posture by requiring the operator to maintain balance.
Patent GB-2498325-A (GB)
Title: Modulation neural pathways
Inventor: HORSAGER ALAN
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the design of synthetic regulatory sequences and for subsequent modulation of neural pathways.
Patent GB-2504582-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell apparatus for vehicles with purge gas dilution
Inventor: KOBAYASH KENJI
IPC: B60K1/00
Filed: 2013-05-30
Abstract: Fuel cell apparatus for diluting and discharging gases includes a tubular portion having a tubular peripheral wall 71 in a cowl top 7 region of a vehicle above a dash panel 104. The upper portion 73 of the tubular wall 71 extends along a lower edge of a front wind shield 105, and the upper portion 73 has a rear aperture (76 see fig 6) communicating to atmosphere. A diluter 6 includes an air inlet aperture area (62 see fig 6) communicating with the interior of an air discharge duct 4, an air outlet aperture area (63 see fig 6) communicating with the interior of the tubular peripheral wall 71, and a dilution chamber (61 see fig 6) to receive fuel gas discharged from a fuel cell stack 3, dilute introduced fuel gas with air introduced through the air inlet aperture area (62), and discharge diluted fuel gas through the air outlet aperture area (63). The invention improves the discharge of sufficiently diluted hydrogen.
Patent GB-2507629-A (GB)
Title: A gas turbine fan casing having a belt for fastening equipment.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JULIEN
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a gas turbine fan casing 10 comprising an annular casing wall 12 and at least one fastening belt 100 mounted on the periphery of the casing wall to fasten equipment on the casing. The casing may have a crown shaped protrusion 106 with opposing faces 108, 110. The fastening belt comprises two substantially L-shaped brackets with legs 102, 102a & 104, 104a. The bracket legs 102 & 104 are bolted together such that the legs 102a & 104a engage the opposing faces 108, 110 of the crown. As the legs 102, 104 of the bracket are tightened together the legs 102a & 104a grip the crown.
Patent GB-2509357-A (GB)
Title: Gear selection mechanism with rotatable selector member mounted on a carriage
Inventor: PRENTICE STEVEN
IPC: F16H3/083
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: A gear selection mechanism 200 includes a stellate selector member 136 rotatably mounted to a carriage 210. Carriage 210 comprises a tubular body 212 having a bore 214 and is provided with a pair of arms 216 which permit the carriage 210 to locate at predetermined axial positions on a rod of the mechanism 200. The member 136 is rotatably mounted to the carriage 210 between a flange 218 and a split ring 220 received in a groove 222. Carriage 210 is moved axially by application of a pushing force on actuating pin 238 which causes actuating members to move relative to wedge members 248 that move outwardly to engage with the bore 214, thereby coupling the carriage 210 to the wedge members 248. The force coupling the wedge members 248 and carriage 210 is greater than a force exerted by arm 216 and thus the arms are disengaged from recesses (300, fig 21) which allow the carriage 210 to move to the next recess (300) and another gear is selected.
Patent GB-2520080-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for transferring fluid
Inventor: SCOTT AMY
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: A syringe comprising a barrel 106 defining a central longitudinal axis, a needle mount 104 formed at a first end of the barrel 106, eccentrically relative to the longitudinal axis A, and a shield 302 displaceable between a first configuration, in which the shield 302 substantially surrounds the barrel 106, and a second configuration, in which the shield 302 extends beyond said first end of the barrel 106. The shield 302 is formed such that a needle mounted on said needle mount 104 may be inserted into a fluid transfer container whilst the shield 302 is in said second configuration. The shield 302 may be frusto-conical, or have a elliptical or oval second end. The second end of the shield 302 may be laterally displaceable relative to the needle.
Patent GB-2521401-A (GB)
Title: Connector system for a fuel cell stack assembly
Inventor: ADCOCK PAUL LEONARD
IPC: H01M50/50
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly (3, figure 1) comprises fuel cells (1, figure 1) disposed in a stacked configuration, each cell substantially parallel to an x-y plane and including a tab (2, figure 1) extending laterally from an edge of a plate in the cell in the x-direction to form an array of tabs extending along a side face of the fuel cell stack in a z-direction orthogonal to the x-y plane. A connector 21 engages with the tabs of the fuel cell stack. The connector comprises a support region 27 and engagement regions 22, each engagement region bounded by the support region and configured to receive one of the array of tabs 25 by engagement in the x-direction. The connector comprises flexible conductors 24, each of the flexible conductors laterally extending from the support region 27 over at least a portion of one of the engagement regions 22 and configured to be deflected away from the support region by a received tab 25. In a further aspect, a connector for engaging with an array of tabs in a fuel cell stack is disclosed and claimed. In this aspect, the connector 21 comprises a plan substrate 27 defining a plurality of apertures 22, and flexible conductors 24 each extending into one of the apertures in the plane of the substrate and configured to be deflected out of the plane of the substrate by, and engaged with, a tab 25 that is received in the aperture. In an alternative embodiment, the substrate may comprise a flexible PCB, with support regions (52a, 52b, figure 5) having flexible, preferably resilient, regions (54a-d, figure 5) separated by a gap (53, figure 5), which regions can be deflected out of the plane of the support regions by a tab (65, figures 6a-b) to provide an electrical connection and grip the tabs. The assembly is preferably used to monitor fuel cell voltage.
Patent GB-2522066-A (GB)
Title: Boat hydrofoil
Inventor: BARRON MICHAEL
IPC: B63B1/30
Filed: 2014-01-14
Abstract: A hydrofoil (100, Fig 1A) for a boat 110 comprises a first section 102 for providing a first hydrodynamic force and a second section 104 for providing a second hydrodynamic force. The hydrofoil is connectable to a boat such that the first section extends generally downwards away from a hull 108 of the boat and towards the centreline 112 of the boat and the second section 104 extends under the first section 102 and generally away from the centreline of the boat. The hydrofoil can provide stable boat ride height, good boat stability and increased lift for a given width of hydrofoil.
Patent GB-2525039-A (GB)
Title: An audio-visual communications system integrated into a vehicle
Inventor: FORD GARY
IPC: B60N2/879
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: An audio-visual communication system for use on a vehicle has multiple user interface units 112A-G associated with seat locations 106A-G and a control unit 114 to allow selective communication between any of those interface units 112A-G or between those interface units 112A-G and remote interface units such as over the internet or cellular networks. The interface units 112A-G comprise a visual display unit 400, an audio communication interface and a camera. An on-screen seating plan can be provided on the visual display 400 along with images provided by the other units 112A-G cameras to allow and control selective communication between passengers and/or the vehicle driver. Sensors can determine if a seat is occupied and so activate that seat locations camera. User interface units 112A-G can be mounted in seatbacks, headrests or the dashboard. Microphone 150 and speaker 140 ports may be provided in the interface units 112A-G. Communication between the interface units 112A-G and the control unit 114 can be by designated permanent links or wireless channels. The system allows for video conferencing within a vehicle. Facial recognition can be used to identify individuals and display their profile.
Patent GB-2525435-A (GB)
Title: Augmenting profile data with information gathered from a JIT complier
Inventor: ROSS MARTIN ANDREW
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for A method for augmenting a first performance profile with data extracted from a Just-in-Time compiler, the method comprising the steps of: tracking "in-lining" optimizations performed by the Just-in-Time compiler compiling bytecodes into machine instructions; extracting data associated with the tracked "in-lining"optimizations; storing the extracted data in a second profile; and augmenting the first performance profile with the extracted data associated with the tracked "in-lining" optimizations, the extracted data comprising call paths corresponding to the original call structure associated with the bytecodes.
Patent GB-2514695-A (GB)
Title: Luminescent device to illuminate a sanitary container
Inventor: SPENCER PETER
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2014-07-09
Abstract: A device to illuminate the interior of a sanitary container such as a toilet bowl or urinal comprises a flexible body 10 having a substantially planar form and having first and second major surfaces 12, 14. A luminescent material (24, Fig. 4) is provided at or adjacent the first major surface 12 so as to be visible on that surface. An adhesive material (26, Fig. 6) is provided at a first region of the second major surface 14, and a sanitising material (30, Fig. 6) is provided at a second region of the second major surface 14. At least part of the device is soluble in liquid contacting the second major surface 14.
Patent GB-2529476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pipe couplings
Inventor: RIDING STEPHEN KEITH
IPC: F16L25/14
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: A pipe coupling 10 comprises a sleeve 20 adapted to fit over the exterior ends of two pipe sections. A pair of adjustable clamping bands 30a, 30b retain the coupling in position. A support sleeve 100 is provided between the sleeve 20 and the bands 30a, 30b. The sleeve 100 comprises a tube having a compensation section 110 and contact sections 120a, 120b at either end. The contact sections comprise a series of pairs of aligned axial slots extending from the edge of each contact section 120a, 120b. The contact sections 120a, 120b can have differing axial extents and the respective clamping bands 30a, 30b are of correspondingly different widths. The use of differing contact sections 120a, 120b increases resistance to shear forces when compared with a symmetrical arrangement. The blind ends of the pairs of aligned axial slots are connected by corresponding axial webs. The compensation section 110 can be adapted to flex in relation to the contact sections 120a, 120b by the provision of circumferential grooves. This helps compensate for a difference in the diameter of the coupled pipes. The support sleeve 100 may be formed from a number of ring segments.
Patent GB-2522968-A (GB)
Title: A disarm device
Inventor: BLAKEMAN IAN JOHN
IPC: E02F9/26
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: A disarm device for use with a hitch arrangement on a working arm of a working machine. The device comprises a pressure sensor for measuring pressure in a hydraulic piston 62. A controller 22 determines if an attachment 8 is supported by the ground. The controller may prevent opening of the hydraulic coupler if the attachment is not sufficiently supported by the ground. Additional sensors may measure the tilt of the attachment and prevent decoupling if the attachment is not correctly orientated. Strain gauges located at the hitch of the working arm may be used in place of pressure sensors. An audible or visual warning may be provided when coupling and decoupling.
Patent GB-2522540-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetrical orifice for bypass control
Inventor: HACKETT DAVID ELLIOT
IPC: F02M37/36
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: An asymmetrical orifice 44 for bypass control in a clean fuel module (CFM) 10 includes a body having first 48 and second 50 end surfaces and an inner surface 52 defining a bore 54 through the body extending between the openings in each end surface. The second opening in the second end 50 has a smaller inner diameter than the first opening. The asymmetrical orifice also includes a flow control contour, possibly in the form of a toroidal groove 70, in the second end surface surrounding the smaller second opening of the bore. The configuration gives the asymmetrical orifice a first discharge coefficient for fluid flowing from the first opening to the second opening that is greater than a second discharge coefficient for fluid flowing in a second direction from the second opening to the first opening. Also disclosed is a CFM comprising a pump 20, a filter 22 and a return manifold 16.
Patent GB-2536926-A (GB)
Title: Brake disc
Inventor: GARRY JAMES WISEMAN
IPC: F16D65/847
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: Ventilated brake disc 100 having disc body (102), first disc plate (108), second disc plate (110), and vane structure 112 (e.g. cooling vanes for heat dissipation) between and separating first and second disc plates (108, 110), allowing passage of air flow between discs. Vane structure 112 defines a plurality of vanes 112a, 112b, etc. connecting first and second disc plates (108, 110), swept to extend in radial and circumferential directions, and defining a plurality of protrusions 128a, 128b etc. (e.g. ribbed, for increasing air flow turbulence) on at least one circumferentially facing side (120). Circumferentially facing vane 112 side may be arcuate, and protrusions 128 may extend perpendicularly, and radially. Protrusion 128 separation may be greater than their height. Flat / curved lands 142 may separate protrusions 128. Protrusions 128 may extend on both sides of vanes 112, and may be opposite lands 142 on adjacent vanes 112. Protrusions 128 may be convex tips, with concave roots. A method of manufacture is also included.
Patent GB-2528188-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic or pneumatic drive system, and a motor and a pump therefor
Inventor: SEBHATU TEKLEMICHAEL
IPC: F01B3/04
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: A pedal-driven vehicle or machine comprising a hydraulic or pneumatic drive system is provided. The system comprises a fluid pump, a fluid motor and a pressure transmission system. The fluid pump 410 comprises: a drive shaft 439 mounted in a bracket of the vehicle or machine, and rotatable about an axis by a pedalling action; a cam 441 mounted on the drive shaft; at least three piston means 401a-c; and for each piston means, a corresponding cylinder means 403a-c, wherein an end of each piston means 401a-c and the corresponding cylinder means 403a-c define a chamber. The at least three piston means 401a-c are arranged relative to the cam 441 so that rotation of the cam 441 with the drive shaft 439 causes reciprocating movement of each piston means 401a-c in the corresponding cylinder means 403a-c. The fluid motor is configured to drive a wheel. The pressure transmission system utilises fluid, operatively coupled to the or each chamber and to the fluid motor, wherein the reciprocating movement of the at least three piston means 401a-c causes the fluid motor to drive the wheel.
Patent GB-2543025-A (GB)
Title: Composite sheet structure
Inventor: IAN HUNTER
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: The small building primarily for use as a camping pod comprises a hollow shell having a curved roof standing upon upright opposite side walls, the shell comprising composite fibreglass and foam sandwich construction having laminated sheets or panels of an insulated foam core overlaid resin bonded fibreglass mesh sandwich construction. The pod may have end wall with access doors, ventilation and fenestration (e.g. windows). The pod may have an integral base platform which extends to form a veranda. Pods may be buoyant such that the float or can be used on ship decks. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a panel by perforating a foam core to allow resin for bonding fibreglass mesh to the core to penetrate, and a method of manufacturing a curved panel by cutting grooves into one side thereof and bending. Multiple layers of fibre mesh and resin may be applied sequentially.