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Patent GB-2497096-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system with ambient light monitoring
Inventor: SIMMONS PHILIP
IPC: E01F9/00
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: A lighting system 10 comprises an electricity supply 13, an illumination unit 12, a controller module 16 which controls the supply of electrical energy to the illumination unit and a light sensor 17 to sense the ambient light level and provide information indicative of dusk and dawn conditions. The controller module comprises a memory 20 to store information received from the sensor during at least one preceding twenty-four hour period in respect of the dusk to dawn duration and employs that information for controlling the time and/or the rate at which electrical energy is supplied to the illumination unit during the next dusk to dawn period by comparing the stored duration with a reference period stored in a reference time store 22. When the dusk to dawn period is less than the reference period the controller module causes the illumination unit to operate at a selected level of illumination throughout the reference period and when the dusk to dawn period is greater, the illumination unit is caused to operate for an intermediate period, between initial and final periods of the dusk to dawn interval, at a level of intensity which is less than the level of illumination at at least one of said initial and final periods.
Patent GB-2486570-A (GB)
Title: Information processing apparatus determines whether power should be turned off
Inventor: YOKOMIZO SO
IPC: G06F1/24
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: An information processing apparatus (200) is provided with a controller (1, 210) for receiving an instruction for turning off power of the information processing apparatus. Upon receipt of the instruction, a CPU (101, 2202) determines whether or not it is necessary or desirable to turn off the power of the information processing apparatus. When it is necessary to turn off the power of the information processing apparatus, particularly when the apparatus is in an abnormal state, the CPU (101, 2202) controls the information processing apparatus such that the power thereof is turned off, whereas when it is unnecessary or undesirable is to turn off the power of the information processing apparatus, the CPU controls the information processing apparatus such that the power thereof is not turned off or completely turned off, e.g. by going into a sleep mode.
Patent GB-2487486-A (GB)
Title: Armoured floor system
Inventor: LUTHER REGIS
IPC: F41H7/04
Filed: 2011-05-25
Abstract: An armoured floor system that includes a first multi-layered structure 300 which is integral with the chassis of a vehicle, forming an underbelly of the cabin. The system also includes a second multi-layered structure 310 positioned above and partially integrated with the first structure 300, wherein the first and second structures 300 310 have a configuration extending longitudinally within a central interior space of the cabin.
Patent GB-2486359-A (GB)
Title: Micro combined heat and power unit with solenoid fuel control valve
Inventor: BROADBENT ROLAND
IPC: F24D18/00
Filed: 2010-10-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a micro combined heat and power (mCHP) generation system 1 comprising a burner 4 and an internal combustion engine (ICE) 2 used to power a generator 3.A solenoid valve, which may be a master gas valve 42, is provided which controls the flow of fuel to the burner and the solenoid is powered by the generator such that the solenoid valve is held open whilst the engine is running. The solenoid valve may act as a safety shut off valve.
Patent GB-2502604-A (GB)
Title: Determination of receiver path delay, e.g. in an OTDOA or GPS receiver
Inventor: ROUSU SEPPO
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: This application is concerned with determining the internal delay within a receiver. It finds particular application in position locating devices, such as are used in OTDOA or GPS systems. The delay value can be used to correct time based positional measurements and thus improve accuracy. The correction may take place at the receiver, or alternatively delay information may be transmitted to a network element to permit correction external of the receiver. The invention involves causing a temporary signal level variation at a start point element of a receiver path, detecting the temporary signal level variation at an end point clement of the receiver path, and determining the time taken for a signal to travel from the start point to the end point. The signal on which the signal level variation is imposed may be a test signal generated within the receiver, a signal generated by a local transmitter, or an external signal such as a signal from a cellular network or a satellite. The signal level variation may be generated by controlling the switching of a connection state of an antenna, or by adjusting the gain of an amplifier or attenuator.
Patent GB-2489172-A (GB)
Title: Pressure release encoding system for communicating downhole information through a wellbore to a surface location
Inventor: CLOSE DAVID
IPC: E21B47/02
Filed: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A pressure release encoding system (1 ) for communicating downhole information through a wellbore (2) to a surface location (20) include a downhole tool (8) with a valve (36) for providing a fluid restriction to fluid passing in the wellbore (2), a sensor (404) positioned in the wellbore for sensing a downhole condition in the wellbore, a brake (44) cooperative with the valve (36) for moving the valve between at least two positions in timed relation to the downhole condition sensed by the sensor, and a detector (18) positioned at the surface location for providing a measurement value at the surface location correlative to the time between the changes of the pressure of the fluid in the wellbore. The system (1 ) associates position of the valve with pressure transduction. The sensor (404) is an inclination sensor for sensing an angle of inclination of the wellbore.
Patent GB-2506201-A (GB)
Title: Using an information element to access functionality on a computing device
Inventor: SUMMERS NATHAN
IPC: H04W4/20
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: A method/system of using an information element 23 to access functionality on a computing device (11), the method comprising: scanning the information element to retrieve data (233); manipulating the information element (235); re-scanning the information element (237); wherein manipulation of the information element triggers different functionality in the computing device when the information element is re-scanned. The information element could be a barcode such as a QR code. Manipulation of the information element could include rotation, or obscuring or masking part of the information element (e.g. 77). Such manipulation could cause a change in the display of a simulated object such as vehicle intended for purchase (46).
Patent GB-2507264-A (GB)
Title: An extendable golfing device
Inventor: DAVIE GERALD EDWARD
IPC: A01D7/00
Filed: 2012-10-23
Abstract: An extendable golfing device comprises an arm and a plurality of fingers; in which the plurality of fingers are moveable by at least one slide mechanism between a first position in which the plurality of fingers are aligned substantially parallel to each other and retracted to be housed within the arm and a second position in which the plurality of fingers are splayed apart and located external to said arm. Volute springs between the fingers may act as a splaying mechanism for the fingers. The golfing device may be a rake.
Patent GB-2508441-A (GB)
Title: Protecting a computer system from malicious program code
Inventor: HSU WEI-CHAO
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A controller of a computer system is programmed with a method of protecting the system from the execution of malicious code. An index table is provided 210 which records the storage locations of the application program interfaces (API) used by the system. The method calls one of the APIs 220, and assesses 230 whether it meets a predetermined condition. If the condition is met, the system blocks 240 the API from executing its function. The condition may be whether the function of the API relates to a protected process or dynamic link library (DLL), or whether the API attempts to amend the registry of the operating system. The method allows detection of malicious program code before it carries out its function, and does not conflict with the operation of other processes in the system. A device which hooks APIs called by the system in order to make an assessment as to their validity is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2497213-A (GB)
Title: Circuits and methods for driving light sources
Inventor: KUO CHING-CHUAN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: A driving circuit 1400 for driving a light-emitting diode (LED) light source 208 includes a buck-boost converter 1406 and a controller 1410. The buck-boost converter receives an input voltage and an input current and powers the LED light source, and comprises a switch 1416 controlled by a driving signal PWM1. The controller receives a first signal IAVG indicating a current through the LED light source, and generates the driving signal based on the first signal to control the switch and to adjust the current through the LED light source. The buck-boost converter further comprises a current sensor 1418 which provides a second signal ISEN indicating an instant current flowing through the buck-boost converter, wherein the first signal is derived from the second signal, and wherein a reference ground of the controller is different from a ground of the driving circuit.
Patent GB-2511510-A (GB)
Title: New design to change characteristics of powerboat performance
Inventor: COLLIANDER JUSTYNA ANNA
IPC: B63B1/12
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: A motor boat that can have its key performance characteristics such as fuel efficiency, load carrying, speed, sea keeping ability, number of engines, horizontal stability and lateral stability quickly changed by varying the number of hulls of the boat. A bolted connection method is utilised to quickly add or remove hulls from the motor boat. This connection method uses beams that pass through each hull. At the point of entry into the hull, the hull curves inside and around the beam which is provided with a flexible material such as rubber or foam at these points. Bolts are then passed through the curved in hull and beam, securing the beam in place. Using this connection method the motor boat can be assembled and disassembled quickly. The beams and any smaller hulls can fit inside larger hulls for optimal storage and transportability.
Patent GB-2512059-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool
Inventor: RUSHWORTH ADAM GEORGE ANTRUM
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A machine tool including a tool holder mounted to a platform, 9, comprising a plurality of legs, 1, extending from respective positions on the platform for connecting the platform to respective positions on a workpiece. Each leg has a first joint system at its platform end allowing each leg to pivot relative to the platform. Each first joint system has an actuator arrangement, 34 (see figure 2), having a first operating mode in which the actuator arrangement is configured to apply a load to move the respective leg, and a second operating mode in which the actuator arrangement is configured to allow free movement of the respective leg. A second joint system may connect the legs to their feet, 4. These feet may be removably attachable to the workpiece. The legs may have telescopically linked sections which allow alterations of the inter-joint distances. The actuator arrangement may comprise of control cables.
Patent GB-2512838-A (GB)
Title: Bearing component formed from steel alloy
Inventor: KERRIGAN AIDAN
IPC: C22C38/18
Filed: 2013-04-08
Abstract: A bearing component formed of a steel comprising (by weight): 0.8-1.2 % carbon, 1.1-1.5 % silicon, 0.5-1.5 % manganese 1 to 2 % chromium, 0-0.8 % molybdenum, 0-0.6 % vanadium, 0-0.2 % niobium, 0-0.3 % tantalum, 0-0.4 % nickel, 0-0.5 % copper, 0-0.05 % nitrogen, 0-0.04 % phosphorus, 0-0.04 % sulphur, 0-0.050 % aluminium, up to 15 ppm oxygen, up to 50 ppm titanium and up to 10 ppm calcium, with the balance being iron and unavoidable impurities. The steel comprises a martensitic microstructure, optionally also with retained austenite and/or carbides, for example at least 60 % by volume martensite, up to 20 % by volume austenite and up to 20 % by volume carbides. A surface region of the steel has been carbonitrided, this region may also be burnished.
Patent GB-2498159-A (GB)
Title: Isolation of phosphoproteins, glycoproteins and fragments thereof
Inventor: POLATO FABIO
IPC: C07K1/32
Filed: 2011-10-10
Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus for the selective isolation of phosphorylated and glycosylated proteins and their fragments. Metal cation is used to precipitate proteins or protein fragments containing phospho groups and/or glyco groups. The sample preparation method can be used for several types of biological samples, including HeLa cells, food, and human cerebrospinal fluid. The proteins are isolated, recovered and ready for analysis by mass spectrometry or other analytical methods allowing detection limits down to the femtomole level. The method and apparatus are valuable tools in the field of protein analysis and diagnostics.
Patent GB-2513879-A (GB)
Title: Gas Accumulator
Inventor: MORRIS JON
IPC: C12M1/107
Filed: 2013-05-08
Abstract: A gas accumulator is claimed (30) for use in a storage tank (10) for organic material (20) wherein said accumulator is a gas-impermeable membrane arranged to float on a surface (22) of organic material contained within the tank (10) and thus is not fixed at any point to the tank (10). The gas accumulator (30) includes a flexible water-membrane (32) which at least partially defines a gas collection chamber (50) in which gas emitted by the organic material (20) may be collected. Thus, the gas accumulator (30) provides a physical barrier which prevents or at least impedes the ingress of water into the tank (10) whilst also permitting the collection of gas emitted by the organic material (20). A peripheral rim that may include flotation means, and gas outlet means may be included.
Patent GB-2502002-A (GB)
Title: Automatic meter reading components
Inventor: WAHAB MOHAMED
IPC: G01D11/24
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: An Automatic Meter Reading component comprises a container, the container comprising a first part with a first portion, a second part with a second portion to engage with the first portion to form an enclosure for the component with the first and second portion concentric, and a third part to secure the first portion to the second portion with the relative position of the first and second parts with respect to one another maintained.
Patent GB-2517188-A (GB)
Title: A stirrup iron
Inventor: BOWE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B68C3/02
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A stirrup iron 1 comprising a two part construction including a first, fixed part 3, and a second moveable part 5. The fixed part comprises a body and the moveable part comprises an L-shaped arm pivotally 23 mounted to the fixed part. The moveable part is pivotable to and from a first operating position in which a step portion 15 of the moveable part forms a closed loop stirrup, and a second operating position in which the step portion is located below and spaced apart from the fixed part thereby forming a foot-step. The stirrup iron further comprises a releasable locking mechanism 17, a foot plate 19 mounted on the fixed part and a cam mechanism 21 connecting the foot plate to the moveable part. Depression of the foot plate will cause the cam mechanism to act on the moveable part urging it from the second operating position towards the first operating position.
Patent GB-2511589-A (GB)
Title: A motorised solar-energy powered portable pool hoist
Inventor: BARRON SIMON GEORGE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: A portable pool hoist comprises a water-filled ballast tank (W) that, in use, acts to counter the weight of the person being lifted into the pool. The pool hoist further comprises a motorised lifting means (M) powered by a battery, said battery being rechargeable via a solar energy panel (S). An warning/alarm means (SW) is preferably provided that detects when the weight of the water-tank is insufficient to counter the weight of the person.
Patent GB-2517755-A (GB)
Title: State-changeable device
Inventor: LOERTSCHER EMANUEL
IPC: H01L31/101
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: A state-changeable device (1) has a first and a second particle (2, 3) for example gold, silver or aluminium nanoparticles arranged in proximity to each other. A coupling material (4) is between the first and the second particle (2, 3). The first and the second particle (2, 3) are adapted to provide a charge carrier distribution such that surface plasmon polaritons (SPP) occurs. The coupling material (4) is adapted to exhibit a variable conductivity in response to a trigger signal (L) for example, electromagenetic radiation, in particular visible light, UV or Infra-red thereby changing an electro-optical coupling between the first and the second particle. The first and the second particle (2,3) are arranged in proximity to each other such that a first SPP configuration (P1) corresponds to a first electro-optical coupling between the first and the second particle (2, 3) and a second SPP configuration (P2) corresponds to a second electro-optical coupling between the first and the second particle (2, 3).
Patent GB-2506285-A (GB)
Title: Drilling apparatus and method
Inventor: HASLER THOMAS
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method for handling drilling fluids during a subsea top hole or riserless drilling operation is described. The apparatus (202) is configured to be located subsea and comprises a body (204) which defines a longitudinal throughbore and has a first upper end (210) configured to receive a drill string (214) from a subsea environment. A second lower end (216) of the body (24) receives drilling fluids from a wellbore, and an outlet (218) is coupled to a conduit (220) to provide a flow path for conveying drilling fluids circulating through the apparatus to a location displaced from the body (204). A cleaning subsystem (234/236) removes contaminants from a drill string (214) passing through the apparatus (202) and into the subsea environment.
Patent GB-2520941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in hair waving devices
Inventor: SLATTERY STEPHEN
IPC: A45D2/38
Filed: 2013-12-03
Abstract: A hair waving device for crimping or creating a wave through a lock of hair is disclosed. The hair waving device comprises a single wave shaped hair engaging member 2 for releasably engaging with a lock of hair. A plurality of hair waving members 3 extend from the hair engaging member and are configured to support a length of hair. The hair waving members form an undulating wave formation with a wave length shorter than the wave length of the hair engaging member. Hair fastening means 6, 8 may be attached to the hair engaging/waving member in the form of a removable or hinged clip. The hair engaging/waving members may be provided with hair gripping means 7, a plurality of vents (12, figure 3), slots (11, figure 1) for receiving woven strands of hair, or raised outer edges 9 for retaining strands of hair within the device. In use, strands of hair are interwoven through slots in the hair engaging/waving members such that the lock of hair follows the outer curvature of the waving members. Additional hair waving members 4 may be removably attached to the device by a fastening means 5.
Patent GB-2523987-A (GB)
Title: Turbines lower fluid deflector and sun energy convertor
Inventor: PAUNOVIC NENAD
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2014-01-23
Abstract: A turbine 1 with lower deflector 2 has devices 3 for solar energy conversion as well as indentations 4, which control turbulence on the surface of the deflector. Solar conversion devices 3 could be photovoltaic panels, films or solar lenses. Indentations 4 could be a variety of shapes.
Patent GB-2508535-A (GB)
Title: Integrated butane isomerization and ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation processes
Inventor: TIMKEN HYE KYUNG
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: Integrated isomerization and ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation processes may comprise integrating ionic liquid alkylation and n-butane isomerization using a common distillation unit for separating an n-butane containing fraction from at least one of an alkylation hydrocarbon phase from an ionic liquid alkylation reactor and an isomerization hydrocarbon stream from an isomerization unit. The n-butane containing fraction may undergo isomerization to provide an isomerization reactor effluent comprising the isomerization hydrocarbon stream. An isobutane containing fraction, separated from at least one of the alkylation hydrocarbon phase and the isomerization hydrocarbon stream, may be recycled from the distillation unit to the ionic liquid alkylation reactor.
Patent GB-2523842-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Bluetooth controlled marine engine kill switch with distress activation
Inventor: ANDERSON RICHARD STANNARD
IPC: B63C9/00
Filed: 2014-03-08
Abstract: An engine immobiliser for a marine engine where the engines kill switch circuitry is controlled by a unit that is activated wirelessly by a Bluetooth (RTM) enabled mobile device that is paired with the control unit, when the control unit fails to detect the presence of the mobile device which is carried/worn by a user, the engine is immobilised by the kill switch circuitry. After a predetermined time period, to prevent false emergencies, one or more distressed signals are activated. The mobile device is preferably a mobile phone with Bluetooth (RTM) capabilities. The distress signal may be an audible or visible alarm e.g. the vessels horn sounding, lights flashing, and / or the sending of a radio message or activation of a search and rescue transponder. The device preferably has an override switch that allows the device to be started without the presence of the paired device.
Patent GB-2512211-A (GB)
Title: Making and using alphanumeric codes online
Inventor: KAPLAN ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-03-19
Abstract: A system consists of one or more computers 110 or mobile devices 105 comprising a facility to enable an internet connection 115 and utilises the internet to upload data online and generate an alphanumeric code 140 related to an online content location, wherein generating an alphanumeric code is characterised by uploading of online and instruction data and the alphanumeric code is recognisable in offline media. Preferably the number of characters used to create the code may be chosen by a user. A single alphanumeric code may be linked to two separate locations and each may be updated individually.
Patent GB-2525916-A (GB)
Title: Service vehicle
Inventor: CAVE SIMON
IPC: B60F1/04
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A service vehicle 1 capable of travelling on both road and rail comprises front 6 and rear 7 wheels each carrying a tyre 8 for engagement with a road and for engagement with the top of a rail and front 9 and rear 10 sets of rail gear. Each set of rail gear 9, 10 comprising a pair of flanged wheels 9, 10 for engaging respective rails of a pair of rails while the road wheels 6, 7 engage the tops of the rails. The flanged wheels 9, 10 of at least one pair of flanged wheels 9, 10 are each mounted on an axle (21, 22, Figure 3) that is connected to the vehicle body via a spherical bearing (23, Figure 3). Preferably angular movement of the axle within the spherical bearing (23) of the flanged wheels 9, 10 is restricted for angular movement about a vertical axis passing through the longitudinal axis of the axle. A method of operating the vehicle 1 is also disclosed which optionally includes the step of when operating the vehicle on a road having the flanged wheels 9, 10 clear of the road.