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Patent GB-2481908-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable noggin with joist attachment means
Inventor: CLAYTON PAUL ALAN
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2011-07-05
Abstract: The noggin comprises two elongate members 512, 514 arranged to slide relative to each other to vary the noggin length, the assembled noggin having ends provided with joist engaging means 518 and the elongate members can be locked or interlock with each other. Also claimed is a noggin where the two elongate members 220, 230 are telescopically arranged to vary the noggin length and a noggin comprising a top flange and two non parallel side flanges, the top flange (or web) being longer than the side flanges to form mounting tabs (fig 6). The side flanges preferably tend towards each other to form a clamp or grip. The noggins are made from either metal or plastic. In other aspects, the noggin may articulate so as to vary the effective length of the noggin. Also claimed is a floor deck formed using the noggin.
Patent GB-2493197-A (GB)
Title: Wall panel
Inventor: HANJANY MAJID GHEYSARI
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2011-07-28
Abstract: The wall panels may comprise a two sheets in parallel which are spaced apart. Each sheet includes end formations for co-operating with a respective opposite end of the sheet on a similar panel, such that the panels can be connected together. The wall panel is primarily designed to be lightweight and may be made from MDF or chip board and incorporate rock wool (RTM) and polystyrene. The wall panel is particularly directed towards insulation and minimising the spread of fire.
Patent GB-2493754-A (GB)
Title: Curing composition comprising an umami flavouring agent
Inventor: PICKLES KEN
IPC: A23B4/02
Filed: 2011-08-17
Abstract: A curing composition comprises a curing agent an umami flavouring agent and, optionally, a flavour enhancer. The curing composition may be used to produce a low salt cured meat product having a salt content of less than 3%. The meat product may be a cured pork product such as gammon or bacon. The curing composition preferably contains the umami flavouring agent at 0.1 - 2.0 wt.% and a flavour enhancer at 10 - 30 wt.%. The umami flavouring agent is preferably obtained from hydrolysed corn. The full flavour and the shelf stability of the cured meat product can be maintained as for a meat product having higher salt levels.
Patent GB-2483349-A (GB)
Title: Cold pressure fixable toner comprising amorphous resin and wax
Inventor: WOSNICK JORDAN
IPC: G03G9/08
Filed: 2011-08-24
Abstract: A toner capable of pressure fixing in the absence of heat comprises at least one amorphous resin and at least one wax, wherein the wax is present in an amount from 4% to 9.5% by weight of the toner. In an embodiment the resin is an amorphous polyester resin and the wax is a polyethylene wax. The toner may further comprise a crystalline resin, a colourant or an additive such as silicas or metal oxides. The toner may be an emulsion aggregation toner. An electrophotographic machine comprising a developer unit and a fuser member is also described along with an electrophotographic process comprising forming a latent image with a toner and fusing said image to a flexible substrate.
Patent GB-2494671-A (GB)
Title: A spade with a detachable lifting-aid
Inventor: KELLY JOHN LEONARD
IPC: A01B1/02
Filed: 2011-09-15
Abstract: A spade with a detachable lifting-aid comprises a spade blade 1 having raised side portions 3 which are opposing and have apertures 2 there through. The lifting aid has two support members 7 having spigots 6 at one end of each support. The spigots are inserted into the apertures 2 to allow rotation of the spade and/or lifting-aid. The material surrounding the bearing provides a limit stop face 3 against which protrusions 5 positioned at one end of each support member come to bear to restrict rotation of the support members. The lifting-aid helps to reduce the risk of back injury.
Patent GB-2495477-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a lightguide
Inventor: HSIEH JOE
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A method of making a lightguide that may be used as a backlight to illuminate a display comprises the steps of (a) providing a lightguide film (1) having upper and lower surfaces allowing substantial total internal reflection of light therebetween; (b) applying a viscous and curable resin material (18) at least to the lower surface in a pattern; (c) applying a surface texture to the material by embossing to create a variable thickness microstructured surface; and (d) curing the material, the resulting surface textured pattern (21) on the base of the lightguide being capable of extracting light from the lightguide.
Patent GB-2485052-A (GB)
Title: A portable data node, able to be carried by a person, comprising a cellular base station integrated with an ethernet switch and a computer operating system.
Inventor: BROUGH RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: H01Q1/27
Filed: 2011-10-26
Abstract: This invention provides for a portable data node, able to be carried by a person, comprising a cellular base station integrated with a core network part. The core network part comprises an ethernet switch and components configured to run a computer operating system and applications e.g. VOIP. The cellular base station. can be connected to an antenna, and the core network part is configured to receive one or more data carrying signals. The data node is configured to connect to a power supply, and the core network, the applications and power are controlled by the means of applications processors. The data node may be a femtocell, picocell or microcell and is designed to be contained in a rugged aluminium box. Detailed component lists are provided.
Patent GB-2494937-A (GB)
Title: Determining the mass of a vehicle from vehicle acceleration and the power applied by the engine.
Inventor: KEATES JOHN DAVID
IPC: B60T8/172
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: Abstract: Determining the mass of a vehicle from vehicle acceleration and the power applied by the engine. A method of determining a mass of a vehicle comprising determining motion parameters including a vehicle speed, a vehicle acceleration and a maximum acceleration, wheels and an engine motion parameters.Â  The engine also has an engine capacity and engine activity parameters including engine speed, power, maximum power and engine load. The method includes the step of determining a weighted or moving average value of vehicle acceleration readings taken during qualifying periods wherein at least one of either the motion parameters or the engine activity parameters is within a predetermined range. Specifically, the estimates of mass may be made using data taken during periods of peak or near peak acceleration.
Patent GB-2491677-A (GB)
Title: Door security device enabling limited opening of a door
Inventor: BARRETT JAMES
IPC: E05C17/16
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A door security device having a bolt 7 which engages a bolt channel 11 and allows a door to open a minimum amount to address a caller. The device may have a vertical hinge 1 and back plate which fixes to a door frame and brick work. The device may have a lever knob 3 and lever arm 6 to manually operate closure of the door. A cylinder night latch 5 may also be provided. The bolt 7 may have a groove 9 around its end to ensure the door cannot be released until the door is in its closed position. The device can help prevent a forced entry onto the property by allowing the owner to forcibly close the door by means of the lever device.
Patent GB-2500265-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable RF circuit using two filters arranged to pass different carrier frequencies connected to a single amplifier with a selectable frequency range
Inventor: ROUSU SEPPO
IPC: H03F3/191
Filed: 2012-03-16
Abstract: A reconfigurable radio frequency (RF) circuit is arranged for receiving at least one carrier in a wireless communications terminal arranged to receive at least two carriers, each of the two carriers being transmitted in a different one of a plurality of operating frequency bands, and each of the plurality of operating frequency bands occupying a part of a first or a second frequency range. The circuit connects the output of a first receiver filter 204 at a first operating frequency band within the first frequency range to the input of an amplifier 218 and connects the output of a second receiver filter 20 at a second operating frequency band within the second frequency range to the input of the amplifier 21). The amplifier 218 has a selectable operating frequency range, the operating frequency range being selectable at least between the first frequency range and the second frequency range. Thus, fewer amplifiers are required to implement a reconfigurable receiver compared with the case in which an amplifier has a fixed operating range at either the first freq range or the second freq range.
Patent GB-2497629-A (GB)
Title: Local area network for intelligent patching system controllers
Inventor: OBERSKI JEFFREY A
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: In a local area network (LAN) for intelligent patching system controllers: Communications interfaces include: a connector port that has housing that defines a plug aperture and at least first through eighth contacts that extend into the plug aperture; an Ethernet interface (e.g., an Ethernet switch); and a multi-drop communication interface (e.g., an RS-485 transceiver); first through fourth conductive paths are provided that electrically connect the respective first through fourth contacts of the connector port to the Ethernet interface; and fifth and sixth conductive paths are provided that electrically connect the respective fifth and sixth contacts of the connector port to the multi-drop communication interface. Controllers include: an input connector port and an output connector port that each have first through eighth contacts, wherein the fifth and sixth input contacts are connected to the fifth and sixth output contacts; and a processor that is selectively connected to the first through fourth input contacts and to the first through fourth output contacts, and to the fifth and sixth input contacts and to the fifth and sixth output contacts via a multi-drop communication transceiver.
Patent GB-2498246-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell system with afterburner for anode waste gas
Inventor: BRANDENBURGER RALF
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell 2 having an anode 3 and a cathode 4, wherein an electrolyte 5 is arranged between the anode 3 and the cathode 4, and an afterburner 25 for burning fuels contained in anode waste gas using an oxygen-containing gas mixture. The fuel cell system also includes an anode gas channel 26 for carrying anode waste gas to the afterburner 25, and at least one gas conveying unit 17, (28, figure 3) which feeds an oxygen-containing gas mixture, in particular air, to the afterburner 25, and optionally to the fuel cell 2, and is in direct gas-carrying contact 35 with the afterburner 25. Such a fuel cell system allows the working point of the afterburner to be adjusted independently of the cathode gas requirement of the fuel cell. A method of operating a fuel cell system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2510351-A (GB)
Title: Crunchy fruit-containing snack food
Inventor: LOCK MICHELLE LOUISE
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a snack food comprises the steps of: providing at least one fruit material comprising whole fruit solids; providing at least one binder material selected from the group comprising cereal material, starch material, nuts seeds, egg, soy, pulses and dairy material; mixing together the fruit material and the binder material to form a mixture having a weight ratio of whole fruit solids: binder material solids of from 0.6:1 to less than 4:1, the whole fruit solids and binder material solids each being on a dry basis, and a moisture content of from 49 to 75 wt% based on the weight of the mixture; forming the mixture such that it has a thickness of between 1 and 4 mm; and cooking the mixture in a vacuum-controlled atmosphere having a pressure of less than 1 bar absolute. A rigid fruit-containing snack in the form of a sheet with a fruit solids: binder ratio of from 0.6: 1 to 4: 1 is also claimed. The snack has a crunchy texture a non-slimy mouthfeel, and a strong fruit flavour. The water content of the mixture ensures that the required cellular structure of voids form within the snack upon vacuum cooking.
Patent GB-2510600-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of contact sensor
Inventor: PAPAKOSTAS THOMAS
IPC: G01D18/00
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: A method of calibration of a contact sensor apparatus comprising an array of discrete and spaced apart sensing elements 102, 202 connected to a resistive element 101, 201 with the location or size of a contact being detectable by measurement of one or more electrical parameter(s) relating to impedance steps along the resistive element 101, 201. The method comprises applying one or more calibration contact(s) at a plurality of locations across the sensing elements 102, 202 to be calibrated and monitoring changes in at least one electrical parameter during the time that the calibration contact(s) are applied and also recording information relating to variation in the at least one electrical parameter, the information allowing assessment of the variation in each impedance step across the measured sensing elements. This enables the later use of the sensor to take into account any variation in the impedance steps. Also claimed is the contact sensor apparatus with a processor.
Patent GB-2510638-A (GB)
Title: Flood control schemes
Inventor: SAPAK RAYMUND
IPC: E02B3/02
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: A flood control scheme uses a turbine, in-line pump or other device (10, figure 3) located at a point 7 in a river 1 or watercourse to increase water flow downstream 6 of said point and lower the height of the surface water upstream 5 of said point. The turbine, pump or other device may be attached to a temporary support or to an existing bridge (9).
Patent GB-2496557-A (GB)
Title: Products and methods for identifying rock samples
Inventor: ELLINGTON WILLIAM EUGENE JR
IPC: G01J3/46
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: Products and methods for identifying rock samples based on an average color value for each rock sample.
Patent GB-2512606-A (GB)
Title: A lightweight aggregate and a concrete comprising the lightweight aggregate
Inventor: OWENS PHILIP LEONARD
IPC: C04B14/12
Filed: 2013-04-03
Abstract: A lightweight coarse aggregate for concrete comprises a mixture of normal and lightweight coarse aggregate. The lightweight coarse aggregate is preferably expanded clay. A lightweight concrete comprises cement, fine aggregate (e.g. sand) and the coarse aggregate.
Patent GB-2524936-A (GB)
Title: Mobile filteration unit
Inventor: HILL JOHN
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A device to dewater sludge or slurry produced during building or construction works comprises a framework or support stand A that is located within a container (not shown). The framework may comprise a plurality of legs and a base. In use a plurality of filter media [Fig 1, B, C and D] are located in the support framework and may comprise a hessian filter or layers of micro pond filter. The filter media may vary in size from fine to coarse and may be interchangeable, cleaned and replaced as required. Dirty, contaminated or wash water may be poured into the device on top of the filters. The filters trap sediment and aggregates and allow filtered water to pass through under the action of gravity to the lower section of the device where the filtered water is held. A tap or valve may be provided to allow water to be drawn off.
Patent GB-2503585-A (GB)
Title: Formation resistivity imager with reduced leakage to mandrel
Inventor: BESPALOV ALEXANDRE N
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 2012-04-25
Abstract: A method of estimating a parameter of a formation contacting a borehole with an instrument that includes a mandrel and a pad includes providing a measurement voltage to the pad; applying a biasing voltage to the mandrel while the measurement voltage is applied to the pad; measuring a received current during at least a portion of time the measurement voltage is provided; and estimating the parameter based on the received current.
Patent GB-2519075-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring pulse rate
Inventor: FAN KA LUN
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a pulse rate measuring apparatus comprising a microprocessor 1, a light source 2, a photo sensing unit 3, an output means 4 and a casing (5, figure 1). The microprocessor is configured to determine if the photo sensing unit is in contact with the users skin, and if the photo sensing unit is determined as being in contact with the users skin, the microprocessor is configured to adjust light intensity of the light source until the microprocessor successfully recognizes a predetermined number of continuous pulses and thereafter perform pulse rate calculation to obtain an output pulse rate for outputting to the output means. The skin contact can be determined by calculating if the DC component of the voltage waveform from the photo sensing unit is zero or alternatively below a predefined threshold. If this is the case it means no or very weak ambient light is detected by the photo sensing unit and so contact with a users skin is presumed. The light source and photo sensing unit are preferably spaced apart and a light blocker positioned therebetween to prevent light from the light source directly entering the photo sensing unit.
Patent GB-2505796-A (GB)
Title: Phototherapy system
Inventor: COTTRELL WILLIAM JUDE
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: The present application is directed to a phototherapy system for treating a treatment region having a treatment surface. The phototherapy system comprises an optical device. The opiicai device includes a light source generating source Sight, an emission surface emitting emitted light, and a sheet waveguide. The light source is coupled to direct the source light into the sheet waveguide. The sheet waveguide has a plurality of light extraction features that direct light out of the sheet waveguide. The emitted light has a wavelength to activate a photoactive compound; the emitted light has a therapeutic radiant emittance. The phototherapy system may comprise a feedback component that measures the light intensity near the treatment surface and provide feedback to adjust the source light. The phototherapy system may further comprise a treatment patch and a photoactive compound within the treatment region.
Patent GB-2521866-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and/or method and/or computer program for creating images adapted for transflective displays
Inventor: BERGQUIST JOHAN
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2014-01-07
Abstract: An image intended for display on a transflective display is first analysed to identify first pixels and second pixels in the image from which an adapted image for display on the transflective display may be created by changing relative reflectance of the first pixels relative to the second pixels. Alternative inventions are also identified which produce an adapted image by either spatially modulating the first pixels but not the second or changing the grey levels of the first pixels relative to the second pixels. The inventions are intended to reduce problems of flare and that the gamma correction required in transmissive mode may be different from that required in reflective mode.
Patent GB-2524806-A (GB)
Title: Nutraceutical composition comprising a cucumber (cucumis sativus) extract
Inventor: NASH ROBERT
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: A nutraceutical composition comprises a cucumber (Cucumis sativus) extract, preferably for use in reducing TNF-Î± induced inflammation. Preferably the nutraceutical is formulated in a dose form to be administered orally. The nutraceutical preferably comprises between 5 to 200mg of raw extract. The nutraceutical may comprise a substance selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, cellulose, calcium phosphate or magnesium stearate. The nutraceutical may comprise a core containing the raw extract and an external layer wherein the external layer may be gastro-resistant layer. The external gastro-resistant layer may comprise: at least one substance selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, saccharose, corn starch, lactose and/or mixtures thereof; or it may comprise polymers and/or copolymers of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acids or salts; or it may comprise sodium carboxymethylcellulose. The raw cucumber extract can inhibit the production of TNF-Î± in human blood without causing adverse immune reactions and thus is useful as a nutraceutical or dietary supplement for a prolonged time in the prevention and treatment of TNF-Î± level dependent inflammation states.
Patent GB-2510995-A (GB)
Title: Disconnection unit for instantaneous disconnection of a load
Inventor: HUSE PER
IPC: B26F3/00
Filed: 2012-08-29
Abstract: A disconnection unit (10) is described for instantaneous disconnection of a load connected to a vessel (12) with the help of a wire, cable, chain or the like (16) that runs on a topside of an assigned part of an open deck (14) of a vessel, where the unit (10) comprises a housing (30) that contains an explosive part (32), said explosive part comprises, at least, one explosive unit (34) formed as a directed charge with a blast-off side, where the unit (10) is arranged to extend above the deck (14) of the vessel, and the unit (10) comprises a rod mechanism (50) arranged to hold the housing with the explosive part (32) adjoining said wire, cable, chain or the like (16) that shall be cut. Also described is an anchor handling vessel comprising, at least, one disconnection unit.
Patent GB-2511247-A (GB)
Title: Method and structure for forming etsoi capacitors, diodes, resistors and back gate contacts
Inventor: CHENG KANGGUO
IPC: H01L21/84
Filed: 2012-08-07
Abstract: An ETSOI transistor and a combination of capacitors, junction diodes, bank end contacts and resistors are respectively formed in a transistor and capacitor region thereof by etching through an ETSOI (20) and BOX (15) layers in a replacement gate HK/MG (80, 85) flow. The capacitor and other devices formation are compatible with an ETSOI replacement gate CMOS flow. A low resistance capacitor electrode makes it possible to obtain a high quality capacitor, and devices. The lack of topography during dummy gate (27) patterning are achieved by lithography in combination accompanied with appropriate etch.
Patent GB-2514524-A (GB)
Title: Device for refining and aroma extraction of tea leaves and production method thereof
Inventor: LIN QINGJIAO
IPC: A23F3/06
Filed: 2012-08-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for refining and aroma extraction of tea leaves, comprising a tunnel type housing provided with a tea leaves inlet and a tea leaves outlet respectively at the ends thereof, and a conveyer belt provided in the tunnel type housing and able to convey tea leaves from the tea leaves inlet to the tea leaves outlet. The tunnel type housing is provided with an air inlet and an air discharge machine. The tunnel type housing is provided with at least one of a magnetron and an electric heating plate. Further disclosed is a method for refining and aroma extraction of tea leaves, comprising microwave refining of tea leaves followed by infrared aroma extraction, or infrared aroma extraction followed by microwave refining, or simultaneous microwave refining and infrared aroma extraction. The production method is simple and more practical.