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Patent GB-2496600-A (GB)
Title: Device for storing articles
Inventor: LYONS SIMON ANTHONY
IPC: A47G29/00
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: A storage apparatus 2 comprises a substrate 4 having a plurality of perpendicularly extending holding elements 6 located on a surface 12 of the substrate 4. The holding elements each comprise a body 24 with a number of grip members 36 arranged around and extending there from. A retaining cap 8 is further located at one end 28 of each holding member 6. The holding members may be regularly or irregularly spaced on the substrate. The grip members are preferably formed from a resiliently deformable material and may extend radially from their respective holding members in a number of configurations. In use, articles to be stored are located in the regions defined therebetween adjacent holding elements and securely held in place by the engagement of one or more grip members on the articles to be stored.
Patent GB-2497285-A (GB)
Title: Shallow dam and fall arrangement for photobioreactor
Inventor: NARASIMHAMURTHY PRAKASHKUMAR
IPC: A01G33/00
Filed: 2011-12-04
Abstract: A photobioreactor, its construction and a method for its use are disclosed. The photobioreactor comprises a shallow sloping (1:20) gas-tight first tank having a dam or weir 15 connecting it with a second gas-tight tank having an opaque sloping base and transparent roof and a second dam at the bottom of the slope. In use, media overflows from the dam of the first tank and down the sloping surface of the second tank as a thin film. The dams may be arranged adjacent plate 14 to form a narrow channel or opening 16. Preferably the second tank comprises barriers 24 (figure 3) to agitate the flowing thin film. The device further comprises filter/drier 29 (figure 4) which contains a mesh filter to separate biomass from culture medium (which is recycled) and a hot air drier to dry the biomass for subsequent biofuel extraction.
Patent GB-2483400-A (GB)
Title: High strength optical window for radiation detectors
Inventor: SIMONETTI JOHN J
IPC: G01T1/202
Filed: 2010-05-18
Abstract: The invention provides a hermetically sealed scintillation crystal package with a window made of a ruggedized material such as ALON (aluminum Oxynitride) or Spinel ceramic (MgAl2O4) where the window is sealed to an external metallic housing part by a brazing or soldering process and the external housing part is welded to the housing containing the scintillation crystal.
Patent GB-2488192-A (GB)
Title: Crosstalk compensation in a stereoscopic image display using over driving control (ODC) modulation
Inventor: KIM KILTAE
IPC: G02B30/25
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: A stereoscopic image display that includes a crosstalk compensation circuit and a display element. The crosstalk compensation circuit detects an input frame frequency S10 (which may be based on the vertical synchronising or V sync signal) on input 3D data and performs over driving control (ODC) modulation on the input 3D data to initially compensate for crosstalk S20. This is then multiplied by a constant value, which is previously determined depending on the detected input frame frequency and is greater than zero and less than or equal to 1 to finally compensate for the crosstalk of the input 3D data S30. The display element displays left eye image data and right eye image data included in the finally compensated 3D data in a time division manner. The display enables crosstalk compensation to be undertaken on input image data utilising different formats such as the national television standards committee (NTSC) or phase alternate line (PAL) formats.
Patent GB-2488864-A (GB)
Title: Rotor blade retained by spacer
Inventor: PUERTA LUIS FREDERICO
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2012-01-27
Abstract: A rotor of a turbomachine has a circumferential slot with a fir tree profile. The slot accommodates root sections 4 of rotor blades 5 and also filler pieces or spacers 3 which are arranged between circumferentially adjacent root sections 4. The filler pieces 3 have complementary fir tree profiles in such a way that the filler pieces 3 are fixed in a form-fitting manner in the slot 2 in the radial direction of the rotor 1. The root sections 4 of the rotor blades 5 are connected to the filler pieces 3 by means of shoulders 40 which project from the root sections 4 and are radially supported on an underside of the filler pieces 3. The shoulders 40 may be received in a groove (43, figure 3) allowing the spacer to extend to the base of the slot.
Patent GB-2487846-A (GB)
Title: Field effect transistor having nanostructure channel
Inventor: CHANG JOSEPHINE
IPC: H01L29/06
Filed: 2010-11-04
Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) comprises a drain formed of a first material, a source formed of the first material, a channel formed by a nanostructure coupling the source to the drain, and a gate formed between the source and the drain and surrounding the nanostructure.
Patent GB-2485952-A (GB)
Title: Medical device containing catheter anchoring feature
Inventor: BOURNE GEORGE
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2010-08-27
Abstract: An indwelling drainage catheter is disclosed that is configured to include spiral, helical or radial geometry on the external surface that allows the catheter to be introduced and locked into the anatomy via threading, linear indexing or similar action.
Patent GB-2489343-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid storage subsystem
Inventor: CHIANG MEN-CHOW
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2010-12-08
Abstract: A storage subsystem combining solid state drive (SSD) and hard disk drive (HDD) technologies provides low access latency and low complexity. Separate free lists are maintained for the SSD and the HDD and blocks of file system data are stored uniquely on either the SSD or the HDD. When a read access is made to the subsystem, if the data is present on the SSD, the data is returned, but if the block is present on the HDD, it is migrated to the SSD and the block on the HDD is returned to the HDD free list. On a write access, if the block is present in the either the SSD or HDD, the block is overwritten, but if the block is not present in the subsystem,the block is written to the HDD.
Patent GB-2504761-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning appliance
Inventor: FORD MATTHEW WILLIAM
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2012-08-09
Abstract: A cleaning appliance comprises a cyclonic separating apparatus (10, fig 16a) for separating dust from an airflow, the cyclonic separating apparatus (10, fig 16a) having at least one cyclone, a support structure 4 housing a motor and fan assembly for creating an airflow through the separating apparatus (10, fig 16a), the cyclonic separating apparatus (10, fig 16a) comprising a duct (110, fig 3) which directs air from the at least one cyclone towards the support structure 4, the support structure 4 further comprising a spigot 112 which projects from the support structure 4 and in use is docked within the duct (110, fig 3), the spigot 112 having at least one groove 118 and the duct (110, fig 3) having at least one projection (120, fig 16a), the appliance being arranged such that when the cyclonic separating apparatus (10, fig 16a) is docked on the support structure 4, the projection (120, fig 16a) is located within the groove 118. The side surface of the spigot 112 may include at least one mesh screen 124 through which air from the cyclonic separating apparatus (10, fig 16a) must pass before reaching the motor and fan assembly.
Patent GB-2504950-A (GB)
Title: A system for filtering gas molecules.
Inventor: YOUSEFI SIAVASH
IPC: F25B23/00
Filed: 2012-08-13
Abstract: The invention describes a system which uses a filter to separate high-speed molecules and low-speed molecules. The filter separates the molecules in an ionic gas, and the separation of molecules creates a molecular flow potential which is used to drive a turbine and produce energy. The invention is claimed to break the second law of thermodynamics.
Patent GB-2505474-A (GB)
Title: A device for the continuous lubrication of a drive shaft
Inventor: IBBITSON PAUL PHILIP
IPC: F16C3/00
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A device for the continuous lubrication of a drive shaft is provided. The device comprises a grease cartridge #7 and hydraulic lubrication pipe #3 attached thereto which are accommodated in a chamber within the drive shaft and can be accessed via a shaft chamber lid #1. The lubrication pipe #3 is attached to the grease cartridge #7 via a fixture nut #4 and to the drive shaft via a quick release compression fitting #5.The device is removed from the chamber by removing the drive shaft lid #1, and loosening securing bolts /fixtures #2, making the grease cartridge #7 and hydraulic tube #3 accessible. By pressing the compression fittings #5 inward the grip on the hydraulic lubrication pipe is released, in turn removing the grease cartridge from its position within the chamber.
Patent GB-2505487-A (GB)
Title: Folding cervical neck brace
Inventor: TORIEI KARINA
IPC: A61F5/055
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A cervical neck brace 10 comprises an anterior brace element 16, and a posterior brace element 18 which is engaged or engagable with the anterior brace element 16. The anterior brace element 16 is positionable anteriorly on a user 14 to extend in an inferior to superior direction across a cervical vertebral region 12, and the posterior brace element 18 is positionable posteriorly on the user 14 to extend in an inferior to superior direction across the cervical vertebral region 12. The posterior brace element 18 is a sheet 68 including a central support 70, an occipital support 72 which is hingably connected to the central support 70, and two activation arms 74 which are hingably connected to the central support 70. The sheet-like posterior brace element 18 has a first storage condition wherein the central support 70, occipital support 72 and activation arms 74 are coplanar or substantially coplanar, and a second in-use condition wherein, on hinging of the activation arms 74, the occipital support 72 automatically folds relative to the central support 70. A posterior cervical neck brace 10 device for location posteriorly on a user 14 to extend in an inferior to superior direction across a cervical vertebral region 12, a method of assembling such a cervical neck brace 10, and a method of supporting a vertebral region of a user 14 are also provided.
Patent GB-2491536-A (GB)
Title: Variable-speed tube turbine
Inventor: IORIO CRESCENCIO DI
IPC: F01D1/32
Filed: 2010-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a variable-speed tube turbine which includes: a stationary main conduit (3) receiving a mass of fluid coupled to a secondary conduit (1) for outputting a mass of fluid, and a mobile conduit (4) secured to a radial-flow rotor (12), both of which are arranged coaxially to one another by means of an assembly unit made up of a cover (5), sealing gaskets (6), bearings (7), an attachment ring (8), spacers (9, 10) and a locknut (11); an outer frame (17) and a flange (2) adjacent to the stationary main conduit (3); a bucket (13) and a deflector (14) directing the flow of fluid inside the rotor (12) towards vanes (15) having an aerodynamic profile, said fluid means being ejected by an ejector means (16) such as to rotate the rotor (12); a power intake shaft (20) secured to the rotor (12) and connected by a coupling (21) to the driven shaft (22) of a generator (23).
Patent GB-2508004-A (GB)
Title: Wireless access point for transmitting downloads with means to encourage mobile devices into close proximity whilst downloading
Inventor: HAGAN CHRIS
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: The application discloses a booth/kiosk 18 for providing downloads over a wireless LAN using wireless access points and antennas 36 housed in the kiosk. Mobile devices are encouraged to position themselves adjacent to or at least nearby the kiosk in order to maximise wireless signal strength/quality. Thereby improving download speeds and error rates. Signal quality indications and direction to the wireless access point may be shown on mobile device display (60,72 in Fig. 2) or floor mounted signage 40. The direction to the wireless access point may be determined by measuring the signal quality as the mobile device moves about and plotting a quality/location graph (Fig. 3). The kiosk may be equipped with near field communication (NFC) tags 32 which communicate the data necessary to initiate a download, thereby forcing the mobile device to be very close to the kiosk at the start of a download.
Patent GB-2503062-A (GB)
Title: Passive heave compensator having a magnetorheological fluid
Inventor: CANNELL DAVID
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: A passive heave compensator 30 includes a main hydraulic cylinder 32, having a moveable piston 34 with a piston rod 36 extendible through the main hydraulic cylinder 32 and a piston head 38 to divide the main hydraulic cylinder 32 between a gas phase 40 above the piston head 38, and oil phase 42 below the piston head 38; an upper connection point associated with the main hydraulic cylinder and a lower connection point associated with the piston rod; and an accumulator 50 having a moveable separator 52 to divide the accumulator 50 between a gas phase 54 above the separator 52, and an oil phase 56 below the separator 52 and being in communication with the oil phase 42 in the main hydraulic cylinder 32. The viscosity of the oil phase 42 is variable and is achieved by the use magnetorheological substance. The passive heave compensator 30 includes one or more electromagnetic controllers 60 which can alter the viscosity of the oil 42.
Patent GB-2505735-A (GB)
Title: Modular access system for use over stairs
Inventor: CRAIG CURTISS RICHLEY
IPC: E04G1/32
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A modular access system (100, figure 2) having a three dimensional structure 105 with a planar surface 115. The surface is adapted to support a user, and the structure is suitable for locating over and resting upon steps 16 of stairs. There is a clamping member 120 which is removably fastened to the structure and clamps on to a first handrail of the stairs. There may be a second clamping member for clamping a second handrail parallel to the first handrail. A bracing member (600, figure 8B) may connect the two clamping members. The modular access system may have an articulated portion and may include transport wheels (130A, 130B, figure 11C). The platform may have a closed position where it can support a user, and an open position where a user can pass through the system along the stairs. A second invention relates to a clamping member, and a third invention relates to a structure suitable for use with an access system.
Patent GB-2507832-A (GB)
Title: A high chair convertible into a table and chair arrangement
Inventor: BAINS NINA
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: A childs chair assembly comprising a chair 100, a frame 102 for supporting the chair 100 and a removable table surface 104 wherein with the frame 102 in a first position the chair 100 can be affixed to an upper surface of the frame 102 to form a highchair and wherein with the frame 102 in a second position it can form a table with an indent for use with the chair detached. The removable table 104 may be attachable to both the chair 100 and the frame 102 wherein it sits in an opening to lie in the same plane as the frame 102. Also disclosed is a table surface with a recess 134 for a receptacle. Also disclosed is a harness 124 which can be attached to a plurality of positions on the back of the chair 100 to adjust its height and support both a sitting and standing child.
Patent GB-2515109-A (GB)
Title: A flow control apparatus for a HVAC system
Inventor: NGAI JAMES
IPC: F24F13/15
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: Flow control device through an air conditioning or ventilation device comprises a moveable main damper 12 with one or more auxiliary damper(s) 20, 22 at a sealing edge of the main damper and both the main damper and auxiliary damper(s) are arranged to control the flow of air passing through an outlet of the air conditioning or ventilation device. The auxiliary damper(s) is/are moveable relative to the main damper to vary the extent the auxiliary damper(s) restrict flow through the outlet. A biasing means (torsion spring) 36 bias the auxiliary damper(s) in a rest position and when the main damper rotates closed the auxiliary damper(s) rotate away from the rest position. Side panels 16 are located either side of the main damper and both the main damper and the auxiliary damper(s) are mounted to the side panels. Stops (32, fig 4) on the auxiliary damper(s) limit rotation of the auxiliary damper(s) and hold them in the rest position. The auxiliary damper(s) may comprise a curved leading edge 28. A plurality of main dampers each having auxiliary dampers may be used (fig 7) and are driven by a common drive (fig 8).
Patent GB-2505559-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for communication, particularly for use in measuring insulation properties of subsea lines
Inventor: BARNABY TERRY
IPC: G01R31/58
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: An apparatus for communication comprises a voltage source 17, voltage measurement means 14 and a processing means 15, wherein the voltage source is connected to a line L1, L2 to apply a voltage between the line and an earth LGND, the voltage measurement means monitors the voltage between the line and earth, and the processing means controls the voltage source to transmit communications on the line. An apparatus is also disclosed for measuring wire insulation properties, comprising first and second current measurement means, a voltage source and a processing means, wherein the voltage source injects a predetermined test voltage on the wire at a test location, the first and second current measurement means measure the leakage current from the voltage source flowing along the wire in a first and second directions, and the processing means determines wire insulation properties from the leakage current measurements. Both functions may be incorporated into a single apparatus for measuring line insulation properties in a subsea installation.
Patent GB-2514196-A (GB)
Title: Box
Inventor: RODGERS JOHN
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A box is formed of sheet material having two pairs of opposing side walls 2, 4 interlocking 10, 12 at their edges. A base has a tab 16 along each edge engaging a slot 14 in each side wall. An aperture 18 below the slot in each of one pair of side walls is suitable to receive the tines of a fork lift truck. Ideally the interlocking is achieved by rough water jet cut dovetail formations. A lid 6 could interlock 22 with the upper edges of the side walls. The base, walls and lid could be made from ply wood or oriented strand board. Preferably there are two horizontally spaced apertures 18 in each side wall, which are open below. There is preferably an insert to support articles, a shock absorbing means, and an arrangement to indicate shock absorbance.
Patent GB-2504889-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic canine immunoglobulins and methods of using the same
Inventor: GEARING DAVID
IPC: C07K16/22
Filed: 2012-05-08
Abstract: A method of preparing a canine antibody suitable for use in the therapeutic treatment of a canine is provided. In particular, there is provided immunoglobulins which can be selected for the characteristic of whether they mediate downstream complement mediated immune activation when bound to a target antigen. Canine derived antibodies comprising specific heavy chain isotypes are provided. The invention extends to the use of the immunoglobulins of the invention in methods of treating conditions such as pain, inflammatory conditions and cancerous conditions in a canine.
Patent GB-2510065-A (GB)
Title: Window and fan control is response to gas detection
Inventor: HAYNES ANDREW PETER
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 2014-02-07
Abstract: A device is arranged to selectively open and close a window and activate a fan. The device comprises a housing 11 containing an actuator, a fan and a signal receiver. The device is operable in response to signals from a gas sensor and a remote control to drive the actuator to open or close the window and to activate or deactivate the fan. The window is opened and the fan activated on detection of a gas, for example a poisonous or explosive gas. The window and fan can also each be controlled using the remote control. The actuator may comprise a linear actuator using a compression spring which operates an L-shaped lever 10, or a push-pull chain (figure 9). An alarm may also be provided when the gas is detected.
Patent GB-2514482-A (GB)
Title: Conductive connector insert for fluidically connecting fuel-conveying ducts to one another
Inventor: MOHANTY AURABINDA
IPC: F16L25/01
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a conductive connector insert 10 configured to electrically connect a first electrically conductive inner surface 18 of a first fuel-conveying duct 14 to a second electrically conductive inner surface 22 of a second fuel-conveying duct 16 of a fuel conveying system, the conductive connector insert 10 comprising a first electrically conductive body portion 26 configured to be arranged at least partially inside the first fuel-conveying duct 14 thereby electrically contacting the first electrically conductive inner surface 18, and a second electrically conductive body portion 30 connected to the first body portion 26, the first body portion 26 being arranged at least partially within the second body portion 30, the second body portion 30 being configured to be arranged at least partially inside the second fuel-conveying duct 16 thereby electrically contacting the second electrically conductive inner surface.
Patent GB-2526838-A (GB)
Title: Relightable texture for use in rendering an image
Inventor: IMBER JAMES
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: Free-viewpoint rendering is improved by determining a colour component of a relightable texture and surface normals set, preferably pre-rendering to quicken rendering on weak devices. View analysis (204) estimates scene geometry (e.g. model) and segments initial (e.g. blended) texture (I(x)) into materials, the initial texture being separable into a colour estimate and a corresponding shading estimate. Initial coarse colour estimate is determined (206) for each material. Scale factor(s) are determined (208) for scaling the initial coarse colour estimates relative to each other for materials to appear lit by similar irradiance. Scale factors are determined based on differences between irradiance estimates determined for the materials based on shading estimates which correspond with scaled versions of the materials initial coarse colour estimates. Global irradiance function is determined (210) describing scene illumination using determined scale factors. Global irradiance function and initial texture determine (212) a further colour (A(x)) and corresponding shading estimates (S(x)), the former representing the colour component of the relightable texture. Surface normals set (nopt (x)) is determined using the global irradiance function and further shading estimate. Separating colour from shading allows relighting of the scene by applying different lighting effects to colour estimates. Surface normals allow correct application of lighting effects to the colour estimate.
Patent GB-2516376-A (GB)
Title: Pocket system to combine the functionality of a bag and apparel
Inventor: MACRAE DUNCAN
IPC: A45F4/12
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: A pocket system that integrates a bag 10 and apparel (29, figure 10), including a fabric storage compartment 26 when in use as a bag 10, and a bag component storage compartment 21 when in use as apparel, with a continuous (dedicated) compartment for storing items while as a bag, apparel and through conversion from bag to apparel and vice versa. When in a bag 10 embodiment the fabric of the apparel is drawn out of the fabric storage compartment 26, inverting said compartment, forming a new compartment into which the bag components are drawn and stored. When in apparel mode, the process is reversed to complete the transformation, i.e. the bag components are removed from the storage pocket 21, drawing the apparel material into the newly formed pocket.