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Patent GB-2471767-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulating composite material
Inventor: JONES JOHN PETER
IPC: B32B5/18
Filed: 2010-07-06
Abstract: A thermally insulating composite material comprises a thermally insulating plastics foam 2 such as expanded polystyrene foam laminated on one or more surfaces with a layer of reinforced plastic 4 such as glass reinforced plastic, wherein a lining paper 3, such as brown Kraft paper is interposed between the plastics foam and the layer of reinforced plastic. The lining paper may be adhered to the foam by means of wall paper paste. The reinforced plastic may be coated with a resin top coat. The composite may be used in the production of laminated boards or other components for constructing roofs, walls and flooring.
Patent GB-2485808-A (GB)
Title: Long fibre Bragg grating sensor in a wind turbine
Inventor: GLAVIND LARS
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 2010-11-24
Abstract: A sensor system for measuring an operating parameter of a wind turbine comprises a light source for outputting light in a predetermined range of wavelengths, and an optical fibre comprising a long Fibre Bragg Grating, extending continuously over a length of the optical fibre to provide a continuous measurement region in the optical fibre. The optical fibre is coupled to the wind turbine component such that the continuous measurement region is located at a region of the wind turbine component to be sensed, and such that the grating period at each location in the continuous measurement period is dependent upon the value of the operating parameter at that location. The system further comprises a light detector for receiving light from the optical fibre, and for providing an output signal to the controller indicating the intensity of the received light; and a controller coupled to the light detector for determining, based on the detected light, a value for the operating parameter. In a particular embodiment the system is used to monitor the generator in the wind turbine nacelle. The optical fibre with the long FBG grating can be inserted into the coil windings or stator slot of the generator.
Patent GB-2491343-A (GB)
Title: Self erecting rail guided sail eg for a wind turbine rotor
Inventor: CARRINGTON SIMON PAUL
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2011-06-04
Abstract: A self erecting rail guided sail, for example fitted to a vertical axis wind turbine rotor which improves output efficiencies through morphologically altering its profile so as a diminutive profile with little wind resistance presents a leading edge to the wind, whilst the wind erects and inflates whilst it is powered by the wind or fluid flow, as it simultaneously grasps huge oncoming air or fluid mass thereby generating power etc. whilst offering up little or no resistance on the return/opposing side forces affecting suchlike turbine mechanisms.
Patent GB-2485430-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for mitigating effects of spurious tones in a transceiver
Inventor: NENTWIG MARKUS
IPC: H04B15/00
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus mitigate effects of spurious tones caused by clock signals 12 in a transceiver which comprises a transmitter and a receiver. At least one clock signal that contributes to creation of at least one spurious tone on a receiver signal path is determined. The clock signal relates to an analog-digital 11, digital-analog and/or a sample rate converter of the transceiver. The frequency of the determined clock signal is selected to mitigate the effect of spurious tones in operation of the receiver. The spurious tones are typically Harmonics or multiples of the clock frequency. An increase in energy measured at a multiple of the clock frequency may be used to determine interference , and the clock rate may be adjusted in order to move the interference out of a bandwidth of interest. A table 34 of clock frequencies associated with spurious tone frequencies may also be used to determine a desired clock frequency.
Patent GB-2497720-A (GB)
Title: Display carton
Inventor: CLARKSON JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: B65D5/52
Filed: 2011-08-15
Abstract: A box includes a flap 16 in one of its walls 22 which can open to reveal a product through window 12. The flap is hinging about a fold line 68 within the wall rather than extending all the way to the fold line between a pair of walls of the panel. The flap includes a second fold line dividing it into a display portion 16 and a support panel 66 to support itself in an upstanding position. The flap can be defined by a permanent cut or separable perforations 65. The rest of the wall preferably surrounds the flap on at least three sides. The flap ideally includes a third panel 76 formed in a second wall 26 of the box to form a triangle when the flap is upstanding. The third panel can include fingers 82 to engage with slots 69 to retain it open. The window can be covered by a transparent film. The boxes side walls 26 can extend beyond 100 the base wall acting as legs to support the box. The box may contain food and be resistant to heating. The box can be folded from a net.
Patent GB-2494472-A (GB)
Title: Caching of content in a mobile communications network
Inventor: ZAKRZEWSKI ROBERT
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: A mobile communications network comprises a core network part having a plurality of infrastructure equipment, and a radio network part which includes a plurality of base stations 2 providing a wireless access interface for communicating data to or from communications terminals UE. The mobile communications network is configured to receive a request for content data from a first communications terminal, the request indicating the content data and an applications server 16 which is connected to the core network part of the mobile communications network from which the content data is accessible. The mobile communications network is configured to determine, in accordance with predetermined conditions that the content data is to be cached by storing the content data in a local data store, cache 20, associated with an edge node 2 of the mobile communications network, and to arrange for the content data to be stored in the local data store associated with the edge node for communication on request to a second communications terminals from the edge node to which the second communications terminal is attached. The edge node may be for example one of the base stations, enB. In an alternative/additional arrangement the edge node may be a relay node 18 connected to a donor enodeB 2. Packet inspection may also provided in the mobile communications network to identify content data communicated from the applications server and to determine that the content data is to be cached in accordance with the predetermined conditions. The predetermined conditions may include: a number of requests for the content data from communications terminals (popularity of the content); a number of communications terminals receiving the content data; or the volume of data required to transport the service/content data (i.e. files of larger size are cached).
Patent GB-2491216-A (GB)
Title: Modelling shock produced by well perforating
Inventor: RODGERS JOHN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: A method of utilizing a shock model for prediction of perforating effects can include recording measurements of the perforating effects on an actual perforating string in a wellbore, adjusting the shock model so that predictions of the perforating effects output by the shock model substantially match the measurements of the perforating effects, and causing the adjusted shock model to predict the perforating effects for a proposed perforating string. A method of predicting perforating effects on a perforating string in a wellbore can include inputting a three dimensional well model and a three dimensional model of the perforating string into a shock model, and causing the shock model to predict the perforating effects on the perforating string.
Patent GB-2498200-A (GB)
Title: Convertible coffee-dining table
Inventor: HICKS SEYMORE
IPC: A47B9/16
Filed: 2012-01-06
Abstract: A convertible table is defined comprising a mechanism that converts a coffee table into a dining table. The table consists of a frame 1, on which pivot two opposing sets of leg assemblies 4, 5, such that they can alter the height of the table between two different levels, and on top of the frame is an extendable table top 2 with a butterfly leaf extension system 3. Each of the two opposing sets of leg assemblies are made up from a pair of long legs 15 attached perpendicular to a pair of short legs 16 and in one embodiment are held together by one or more cross members 17. Also disclosed is a mechanism 18, 19, 20 for locking the leg assemblies in the raised position when the table top is extended. A method of converting the table is also defined.
Patent GB-2489097-A (GB)
Title: Pipe fitting comprising tapered groove containing a spring ring
Inventor: HARRIS ANDREW DAVID
IPC: F16L37/08
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: A pipe fitting comprising an open-ended sleeve portion 2 for fitting over the end of a pipe 1 is disclosed, the sleeve portion 2 being provided with a circumferentially extending tapered groove 5 on its inner surface. The tapered groove 5 has a depth which increases in a direction away from the end of the sleeve portion. A pipe gripping element 3 (e.g. a metal ring) is located in the groove and one or more circumferential housing accommodates sealing elements (e.g. O-rings) 6. When a pipe 1 is inserted into the fitting the metal ring engages a groove in the pipe to secure it in the fitting. The fitting may further comprise access holes (8) for insertion of a removal tool which moves the metal spring ring to the far end of the tapered groove. A joint including such a fitting is also claimed, along with a method of dissembling the joint.
Patent GB-2494271-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable toy vehicle
Inventor: BEDOLLO MAURICIO
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: A toy vehicle comprises a body 102 and portions or mechanisms 166,172 that are movably coupled to the body. The movable portions 166,172 are repositionable with respect to the body. The toy vehicle includes an actuator 300 that can be moved relative to the body. Movement of the actuator 300 causes at least one of the movable portions 166,172 to be repositioned or moved relative to the body. The repositioning of the movable portions 166,172 results in the toy vehicle having different configurations. The actuator 300 can be placed in one of several positions relative to the body. The movement of the actuator 300 from a first position to a second position causes a movable portion to move from a first position to a second position. The movement of the actuator 300 from its second position to a third position causes another movable portion to move from its first position to its second position.
Patent GB-2505655-A (GB)
Title: Thermal energy system adapted for heating and/or cooling a building
Inventor: ZAYNULIN DMITRIY I
IPC: F24D3/18
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: The thermal energy system 2 is adapted to be coupled to a building energy system 6 providing heating and/or cooling to a building 4. The thermal energy system comprises: a heating output and a cooling output 120; a first 32 and second 92 geothermal system; a first 38,56 and second 42,62 switch assembly; and a heat pump system 8 having a primary 10 and secondary 14 side. The secondary side is connected to the heating output. The first switch assembly selectively connects the first geothermal system to at least one of the heating output or the primary side. The second switch assembly selectively connects the second geothermal system to at least one of the cooling output or the primary side. The first and second geothermal systems are preferably hot and cold borehole systems, respectively. Ideally, the thermal energy system further includes first 52 and second 102 heat exchangers and a solar collector 74, with the thermal energy system being operated by a controller 122 based upon the amount of thermal energy stored by the boreholes and the heating and cooling demands of the building.
Patent GB-2496961-A (GB)
Title: Ferrule of multilayer waveguide connector
Inventor: JUBIN DANIEL
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2012-11-07
Abstract: A ferrule 2 of a multilayer waveguide connector has a face 22 having alignment slots H,V arranged in a bidirectional lattice structure. First slots H receive one end 30 of waveguide layers Fl (F1-F4, fig 8). Second slots V receive protrusions 31 transversal from a main surface of waveguide layers F1 (Fl to F4). Other inventions relate to a waveguide layer F1 having protrusions 31 transverse to the main surface and connecting a stack of waveguide layers (F1-F4) to a face 22 of a ferrule 2 having cavities (41-44, fig 8) and using a comb like tool 1.
Patent GB-2507986-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing orthodontic appliance using oily composition
Inventor: JO YONG-MIN
IPC: A61C7/08
Filed: 2012-11-15
Abstract: A method of manufacturing dental appliances e.g. polymer shell, the method comprising steps of providing a positive tooth model, providing a sheet of a thermoplastic polymer film, subjecting the sheet of thermoplastic polymer film to vacuum moulding or pressure moulding utilizing the positive tooth model. Wherein, the positive tooth model is impregnated with a composition including at least one oily component before the sheet of thermoplastic polymer film is applied e.g. sprayed, to the positive tooth model and subjected to molding. The oily component may be peppermint oil, spearmint oil, Japanese mint oil, poleimic oil, or Vaseline. This finished appliance has the advantage of being more transparent.
Patent GB-2500451-A (GB)
Title: Post socket foot for modular safety rail system
Inventor: HIGGS PHILIP MAURICE
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2012-12-10
Abstract: A support foot 10 for a vertical member 48 of a safety rail system comprises an upper body section 14 which defines an upper surface region of the support foot and a lower body section 15 which defines a lower surface region, the two bodies having at least in part a substantially common outer periphery and each body section having extending there through a plurality of location formations 25 for supporting one or more vertical members 48 of the safety rail system. The upper and lower body sections may be fixed together by fastenings and the vertical member of the safety rail may be held in pace in the location formation or socket. The foot may have slots for receiving toe boards.
Patent GB-2511835-A (GB)
Title: Power Switching Device and Method
Inventor: KENNEDY JOHN
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A cooking or heating device (Fig. 1, 10) comprises hotplates 12, 14 and ovens 20, 22 heated by one or more elements, where a power supply 28 provides each element with power in a time division manner between the elements. A microcontroller 30 may control the supply of power alternately to each element using TRIACs 32, 34, 36, 38. The device 10 may be a domestic stove or range using a mains power supply 28 and may comprise at least two hotplates 12, 14 and ovens 20, 22 heated by at least one element, which may be formed from a heat conducting material. The device may include a control panel 24 for controlling the power supply to the heating elements. The power supplied to the device may be pulsing and divided equally between the number of hotplates and ovens that are on at the same time. Alternatively if only one hotplate or oven is on then power may be supplied continuously. The device can therefore use conventional mains power supplies without the supply becoming overloaded.
Patent GB-2497486-A (GB)
Title: Nestable cargo box for a vehicle
Inventor: SAUTTER CHRIS
IPC: B60R9/055
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: Vehicle rack system with a nestable cargo box, including a kit for constructing the cargo box, and methods of making, packaging, shipping, supplying, and assembling the cargo box. The cargo box may include a base portion and a lid portion that can be arranged in (1 ) a shipping configuration where the base and lid portions are not operatively connected to each other and one of the portions is inverted and nested in the other portion and (2) an operative configuration in which the base and the lid portions are operatively connected to each other to form a box that can be pivoted open and fastened shut. The base and lid portions may be connected to each other in the operative configuration by snap-fit connections that mount at least part of a hinge assembly, a latch assembly, a strut assembly, or a combination thereof, to the base portion and/or the lid portion of the cargo box.
Patent GB-2503093-A (GB)
Title: Crimp terminal with wire positioning protrusion
Inventor: LIO KIYOKAZU
IPC: H01R4/18
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A crimp terminal 10 has a connecting portion 12 that is conductively connected to an electrical connection target, a crimp portion 14 with a core crimping portion 22 for crimping to the core 34 of a coated wire 32, and a link 16 extending between the connecting portion and the crimp portion. A positioning protrusion 30 is formed by a pair of slits 26 penetrating through the link and extending along it. The intermediate region 28 between the slits is deformed to protrude on a side on which the core crimping portion protrudes, with a wall 42 to position and abut the end of the wire. A heat-shrink tube 38 may cover the connection, to give a waterproof termination, and may contain a hot-melt adhesive (40, Fig 4). The protrusion may be used to position the tube, and may hold in the adhesive and ensure that the end of the tube is positioned suitably beyond the end of the wire.
Patent GB-2513564-A (GB)
Title: Transmission Torque Compensation Method and System
Inventor: HARVEY MARCUS
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: A method of compensating for transmission drag torque during engine idle, the method comprising receiving clutch position information 10, receiving transmission oil temperature information 20 and calculating transmission drag torque based on the clutch position information and the transmission oil temperature information 30. The method adjusts the calculated torque to include the transmission drag torque 40 and provides a signal to an engine to increase the engine torque output so as to maintain an engine idle speed as the clutch position changes 50. Reference is also made to a system comprising an electronic control unit (110, fig 3), a clutch position sensor (120), associated with a clutch pedal, and a sensor for determining transmission oil temperature (130) based on coolant temperature. The electronic control adjusts the calculated torque load on the engine to include the transmission drag torque and provides a signal to the engine to increase the engine torque output so as to maintain an engine idle speed as the clutch position changes.
Patent GB-2516219-A (GB)
Title: Audio amplifier and method therefor
Inventor: DUERDEN ROGER
IPC: H03F3/28
Filed: 2013-06-15
Abstract: An audio amplifier 50 comprises at least one thermionic valve (vacuum tube) 52, 54 having a control grid, which receives an audio signal, and a cathode. The audio amplifier 50 further comprises a biasing arrangement 108 in series with the cathode and a current sensor 110 operative to measure a bias current flowing though the biasing arrangement. The audio amplifier 50 is operative in a first mode in which no audio signal is received at the control grid, the current sensor 110 is operative to measure the bias current, the measured bias current is compared with a predetermined bias current, and a voltage drop across the biasing arrangement 108 is adjusted in dependence on the comparison to bring the bias current towards the predetermined bias current. The audio amplifier 50 is operative in a second mode in which an audio signal is received at the control grid and an adjusted voltage drop across the biasing arrangement 108 is maintained substantially constant.
Patent GB-2509590-A (GB)
Title: Mathematical method for forecasting oilfield production
Inventor: ROSSI DAVID JOHN
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2013-11-07
Abstract: A system, method and computer readable medium capable of providing oil production forecasting is described herein. Measured oilfield production data 10A may be utilized to identify an exponential decline curve (19, fig 4) associated with the data and generate estimates for the mean, covariance and noise. Refined estimates for the mean and the covariance may be generated using a Bayesian probabilistic updating algorithm. The refined estimates may be utilized to generate an oilfield production forecast having a refined exponential decline curve 34 associated with the measured production data and one or more uncertainty designations shown as dashed curves 40 on either side of the refined exponential decline curve.
Patent GB-2507907-A (GB)
Title: Charge-pump circuit for improving read distance
Inventor: SIRINAMARAT-TANA PAIROTE
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A system and method for improving the read distance of a transponder. The transponder comprises an antenna receiving energy from an interrogation signal, a resonant capacitor coupling with the antenna to form a tuned circuit, a charge-pump circuit to multiply voltage derived from the tuned circuit and a storage capacitor to store the voltage which has been multiplied by the charge-pump circuit.
Patent GB-2517532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to data communication in wellbores
Inventor: MAYLIN MARK GREGORY
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus is described which allows continuous recovery and broadcast of data and commands to and from a tubing string 32 through all phases of drilling and completion running in a wellbore. A RF transceiver 98 is located on the tubular string, the transceiver being adapted to receive signals and broadcast the signals, and a RF transceiver 98 is located remote from the tubular string and adapted to receive the broadcasted signal by virtue of an antenna 92 arranged within a fluid filled annulus 60 around the tubular string 32.
Patent GB-2526320-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for effecting temperature change in a bed
Inventor: WORTH MATTHEW JEREMY
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: Apparatus, suitable for effecting temperature change in a bed, comprises an air impelling unit 1, an intermediate air transference member 2 and an elongate air delivery bar 3. In use, the unit 1 impels air along the member 2 to plural delivery points 9 on the bar 3. The bar 3 may be supported in relation to the mattress and/or bed by a mounting portion 4.The bar may be made up of individual sections which allow for its length to be adjusted to fit the particular bed.
Patent GB-2527747-A (GB)
Title: Laparoscopic surgical device
Inventor: CONROY DIARMUID
IPC: A61B17/064
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: An anchor delivery driver comprises a resiliently biased shaft 120 which houses a tack or anchor and is movable relative to a handle 113 to expose the anchor upon contact with target tissue, enabling a trigger 111 on the handle 113 to actuate a push rod within the shaft 120 to displace the anchor. The anchor 300 may comprise two parts 301,302 of different geometric form connected by a flexible connector 303. The shaft 120 may have two channels to accommodate the two parts of the anchor, which are subsequently biased into a common exit port for delivery from the shaft, and an engagement portion formed of a lower durometer material hardness than the shaft may be provided at the distal end of the shaft. The surgical anchor or tack delivery system facilitates storage, delivery and laparoscopic placement of the anchors into an inner abdominal wall of an abdominal cavity.