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Patent GB-2479558-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle attachment
Inventor: JONES LAURENCE ROSS
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2010-04-14
Abstract: Apparatus for attachment to a vehicle 1 comprises a controllable movable arm 11-15 for use in executing tasks, such as gripping and lifting traffic cones to position them on the road surface, and a platform 20 arranged to be capable of adopting an operative condition and a stowed condition, wherein the platform and the arm are arranged to be secured at a front portion of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2487363-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing the remanufacture of printer cartridges
Inventor: GELL MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2011-01-18
Abstract: A system for managing the remanufacture of printer cartridges 12 comprising a management controller 20, one or more printers 10 connected to the management controller 20, a plurality of removable printer cartridges 12 for use with the one or more printers 10; and a remanufacturing facility 30 connected to the management controller 20. The management controller 20 includes a memory 22 containing remanufacturing history data associated with the printer cartridges 12 and is configured to instruct the remanufacturing facility 30 to remanufacture printer cartridges 12 based on the remanufacturing history data. The management controller 20 is able to use the remanufacturing history data to optimize the remanufacturing process for a plurality of printer cartridges 12 and even using a plurality of different remanufacturing facilities 30. There is also provided a method of selecting a remanufacturer and a print cartridge 12 comprising a recording portion 14 for recording remanufacturing history data.
Patent GB-2487962-A (GB)
Title: Method for making a two-layer capacitive touch sensor panel
Inventor: PEDDER JAMES
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2011-02-11
Abstract: A method of fabricating a two-layer capacitive touch sensor panel includes the following steps: depositing a first transparent electrically conductive layer (3) on a transparent cover sheet(4); forming a pattern in the transparent electrically conductive layer to create a first set of discrete electrode structures; depositing a transparent dielectric layer (2) over the discrete electrode structures; depositing a second transparent electrically conductive layer (3â  ) onto the transparent dielectric layer; forming a pattern in the transparent electrically conductive layer to create further discrete electrode structures by laser ablation, this pattern either not penetrating or penetrating only part way through the dielectric layer so as to avoid damaging the first set of discrete electrode structures; forming electrical connections or vias between the two transparent electrically conductive layers through the dielectric layer; and forming electrical connections between the transparent electrically conductive layer(s) and an electrical track or busbar formed at the periphery of the panel. The method provides a maskless, chemical free way to fabricate a two-layer "cover integrated" sensor. A twoâ  layer capacitive touch sensor panel fabricated by this method is also described .
Patent GB-2494173-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: WONNACOTT PAUL
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: A dispenser comprises a reservoir 10 containing fluid 12 and an outlet 14 at a base of the reservoir which leads to a dispensing port 18 comprising a piezo element 20. The preferably porous piezo element vibrates to dispense fluid from the dispensing port. A bleed tube 32 having a closable valve 36 is also provided, wherein the bleed tube communicates with one end of the dispensing port and extends upwardly above the port to expel air. The dispenser further comprises means, such as a syringe 24, for providing below-atmospheric pressure to the portion of the reservoir above the fluid. An openable cover (104, Fig 2) may be present to conceal part of the dispenser, whereby the piston and/or valve may be connected to the cover so as to impose below-atmospheric pressure and/or to close the valve when the cover is shut. Refills (108, Fig. 6) for the dispenser are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2493791-A (GB)
Title: A compressed air energy storage system
Inventor: BOVE ROBERTO A
IPC: F02C6/16
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: A compressed air energy storage (CAES) system comprises at least two stages of compression for compressing an air supply. A storage vessel 6 is provided for storing the compressed air. One of the stages of compression further comprises a turbine derivative compressor 1. The CAES may be an adiabatic compressed air energy storage (ACAES) system, comprising a thermal energy storage (TES) unit 2 operable to extract thermal energy from the air after compression and wherein the storage vessel may be arranged for storing the compressed air after it has passed through the TES. The gas turbine derivative compressor may be operable to perform a first stage of at least two stages of compression, and a non gas turbine derivative compressor may be operable to perform at least one subsequent stage of compression. Variable inlet guide vanes may be arranged in the gas turbine derivative compressor and a temperature controlling device may be arranged at the inlet of the gas turbine derivative compressor.
Patent GB-2486959-A (GB)
Title: Water mist system and method of installation
Inventor: MUSK KEVIN ALAN LESLEY
IPC: A62C35/68
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: A system for pumping water is disclosed. The system is primarily for use in fire suppression systems within buildings and comprises a plurality of water pumps 12. The output from each pump is fed into a common outlet to give flow equivalent to a pump larger than each of the individual pumps. Each pump is mounted in a framework 21, multiples of which are stacked vertically in situ. Vibration reduction means 24, such as resilient rubber pads are included between neighbouring frameworks. The outlet from each pump includes a one-way valve 23 and a filter. The above allows work to be carried out on an individual pump without completely disrupting the water flow. Installation of individual frameworks enables a system to be installed more easily into a building and requires a smaller footprint compared with conventional systems.
Patent GB-2498383-A (GB)
Title: Security device with antireflective grating and low angle security image
Inventor: PARKER ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: A security device such as a credit or debit card etc has a substrate 6 having a region provided with an antireflective grating 1a, 1b. It is configured to generate a security image (14, figure 7b) when visible light is incident on the grating to provide authentication for an observer. The grating has a combined broadband antireflective and narrowband reflective structure, the structure is antireflective for visible light between 400 and 700 nm which is incident within Â±45Â° of a normal N to the grating and the structure produces a narrowband reflection of light having a wavelength of less than 550 nm at glancing angles to the grating when visible light W is incident at an angle greater than Â±45Â° from the grating normal, wherein the security device is configured to generate the security image from the narrowband reflection. A 2d security image may be generated at edge 7 or a 3d image may be generated using all of edges 7. The security device may also be used in jewellery, watch glasses car headlamps or solar panel surfaces.
Patent GB-2499983-A (GB)
Title: Providing compensation offsets for a set of reconstructed samples of an image
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: Compensation offsets are provided for a set of reconstructed samples of an image. Each sample has a sample value, which may be representative of a bit depth. A method of providing the compensation offsets comprises selecting, based on a rate distortion criterion, a classification from among a plurality of predetermined classifications. Each predetermined classification has a classification range smaller than a full range of the sample values and is made up of a plurality of classes, each defining a range of sample values within the classification range, into which class a sample is put if its sample value is within the range of the class concerned. A compensation offset is associated with each class of the selected classification for application to the sample value of each sample of the class. The classification range of at least one of the classifications may be equal to one eighth of the full range. The number of classes may be determined according to a component type of the samples. At least one of the classifications may comprise four classes. Claims relating to encoding and decoding of the image are also included.
Patent GB-2488889-A (GB)
Title: Locking fastener
Inventor: STERLE JOHN THOMAS
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A locking fastener 100 is provided having a main body 101 with first and second axially directed surfaces 102, 103, where both surfaces surround an axis 104, and a threaded surface 110 and a slot 120. The slot 120 extends from the first axially directed surface 102 to the second axially directed surface 103. A first portion 112 of the threaded surface 110 is located above the slot 120 and a second portion 114 is located below the slot 120. A locking recess 130 is formed in the main body 101, and extends substantially parallel to the axis 104 and extends to or through the slot 120. The locking recess 130 has an internal threaded surface portion, which is configured to engage an external threaded surface portion of a locking member. The locking member passes axially through the locking recess 130 and slot 120, and a tightening of the locking member results in a relative axial movement between the first and second portions 112, 114 of the threaded surface 110 that locks the locking fastener 100.
Patent GB-2502592-A (GB)
Title: A method of re-sampling intersection points of a capacitive touch sensitive display
Inventor: MORRISON ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: A method of operating a touch sensitive display that includes a sensor having an input array of electrodes capacitively coupled to an output array of electrodes. The method includes the step of performing a scan operation at every intersection point of the input array and output array, so as to obtain a touch value for each intersection point, the touch value being indicative as to whether there is a touch event at the intersection point. The scan operation is then repeated only for the intersection points for which the associated touch value meets a predetermined criterion with no further scan operations being performed for the intersection points for which the touch value does not meet criterion. The effect of noise may be reduce by using multiple scan samples only at points near or at potential touch point to obtain average touch values.
Patent GB-2502802-A (GB)
Title: Steering and yaw control for low speed, cruise control and low friction terrain
Inventor: FAIRGRIEVE ANDREW
IPC: B60W30/14
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: A method and system provide steering in cruise control, in low friction conditions, at low speed and in low range. The speed of individual vehicle wheels is repeatedly and automatically adjusted to ensure that the actual rate of turn of the vehicle approaches the theoretical rate of turn as demanded by the vehicle driver. It is noted that off-road cruise control has been proposed whereby a vehicle may maintain a pre-set speed over variable terrain. Such a system has the advantage that the vehicle driver, particularly a novice driver, can concentrate upon steering whilst allowing vehicle systems to automatically select a suitable transmission ratio and engine speed. Without the invention, the vehicle 11b may be prone to understeer and not following a theoretical vehicle path 13 associated with the steering wheel input of the driver.
Patent GB-2507109-A (GB)
Title: Fermenter comprising gas and liquid re-circulation loops
Inventor: POTAPOV SERGEY S
IPC: C12M1/107
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: A fermenter (100), consisting of a volumetric reactor (115) equipped by a complex of internal devices: an internal cup for removal of reÂ­circulating liquid phase (101), a damper cone (104), a damper-separator of gas and liquid phases providing their effective separation at a top of the reactor (116), a ring bubbler-distributor of methane (102), a ring bubbler-distributor of oxygen or air (103), a pipeline for input of ammonia solution (125) and an external circulating contour for simultaneous re-circulation of gas and liquid phases of the reactor (110), a heat exchanger for removal of fermentation heat (111), an ejector (112) for input and dispergation of re-circulating gas phase in recirculation liquid phase, a pipeline for removal of liquid re-circulating phase from the reactor (107), a pipeline for removal of gas from the reactor (109) and a pipeline for feeding of gas-liquid mix into the reactor (113). Methods of fermentation are also claimed.
Patent GB-2509088-A (GB)
Title: A reference sequence for synchronisation and channel estimation in local area communication scenarios
Inventor: LEVANEN TONI
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: A method for realising efficient synchronisation and channel estimation in local area communications comprises generating a synchronisation reference sequence (SRS) for synchronisation of two communication endpoints and also for estimation of characteristics of the communication channel, determining a maximum repetition interval of the reference sequence based on constancy of the characteristics of the communication channel (channel coherence time), and transmitting the reference sequence with a repetition interval equal to or less than the maximum repetition interval. Consequently the reference sequence is transmitted only at the beginning of each frame with no other training overhead being necessary over the common downlink portion of a frame. The reference sequence may be based on a Zadoff-Chu (ZC) sequence and may be embedded into an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol. The reference sequence may be contiguously embedded into a symbol corresponding to a partial frequency band (DL CSRS, figure 6), or distributed discontinuously (figure 7).
Patent GB-2497681-A (GB)
Title: Flexible reusable outer covers for diposable absorbent inserts
Inventor: ROE DONALD CARROLL
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: Flexible reusable outer covers for disposable absorbent inserts.
Patent GB-2510167-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle path prediction and obstacle indication system
Inventor: FRANGANILLO DIANA
IPC: B60W30/095
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A motor vehicle 110 system operable to predict a path of the vehicle during motion of the vehicle over a surface by reference to a position of a steering wheel 112 or steerable road wheel of the vehicle and to determine whether any obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle lie in the predicted path by reference to data in respect of the location of such obstacles. If the system determines that one or more obstacles lie in the predicted path the system is operable to provide an indication of the obstacle to a driver of the vehicle. The system may provide an indication to the driver in respect of the presence of an obstacle that lies in the predicted path, and an indication in respect of an obstacle that does not lie in the predicted path. The indication may be a visual display panel 120. The indication may be an audio transducer. A motor vehicle, is also provided, the motor vehicle having a parking aid system comprising the motor vehicle system as previously described.
Patent GB-2498112-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of a diphtheria toxoid by incubating toxin concentrate with an amino acid and formaldehyde
Inventor: BLACKKOLB FRIEDRICH
IPC: A61K39/05
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a diphtheria toxoid comprising the steps of (i) growing a strain of Corynebacterium diphtheriae expressing a diphtheria toxin in a fermentation medium,(ii) separating the diphtheria toxin from the fermentation medium to obtain a diphtheria toxin solution, (iii) preparing a diphtheria toxin concentrate from the diphtheria toxin solution with a diphtheria toxin concentration of at least 2000 Lf/mL, (iv) adding to the concentrate an amino acid and formaldehyde, and (v) incubating the concentrate in the presence of the amino acid and formaldehyde to obtain the diphtheria toxoid. The Corynebacterium diphtheria is grown in a volume of at least 100 litres to provide a yeilkd of at least 140Lf/ml of toxin/ derivative. An alternative embodiment provides a process for producing a diphtheria toxoid comprising growing a strain of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in a medium free of animal-derived components, purifying, adding formaldehyde and incubating, and a further embodiment provides a composition suitable as a vaccine comprising a diphtheria toxoid free from formaldehyde-crosslinked animal-derived components, with a potency of at least 30 IU.
Patent GB-2510817-A (GB)
Title: Stand for a guitar
Inventor: MCEWAN CHARLES
IPC: G10D3/00
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: A stand 10 for a guitar 100 comprises a support member 18, ground engaging means 16 such as legs, connected to the support member, a means of engagement 22 with a strap button 102 of the guitar to be supported, and a resilient support 14 provided on either side of the means of engagement, the latter being a keyhole aperture. The legs 16 are removable and the resilient support includes leaf springs extending from the sides of the support member, which includes V-shaped side sections 20.
Patent GB-2511111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waste Processing
Inventor: CHALABI RIFAT AL
IPC: C10B57/00
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus for pyrolysing or gasifying material containing an organic content. The apparatus comprises an oven (10) mounted for rotation on at least one support (16). The oven (10) has an inlet (20) for receiving hot gas having a low or zero oxygen content to heat the material therein so as to process it to produce syngas, and an outlet (24) for said syngas. An electromagnet (28) is disposed in or adjacent the oven (10) so as to create a magnetic field therein and a plurality of ferrous elements (30) are freely disposed within the oven (10). A controller (32) is provided for controlling the electromagnet (28) and the rotation of the oven (10). When activated the electromagnet retains said ferrous elements as the oven rotates.
Patent GB-2512044-A (GB)
Title: Seal support system
Inventor: IVESON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: Apparatus and method for preventing the temperature of liquid inside a seal support system from falling below the freezing point of the liquid while maintaining constant pressure inside the seal support system. A pressure vessel 2 is provided in closed loop fluid communication with a mechanical seal 4. The closed loop includes a feed line 3 to the mechanical seal and a thermostatic valve 8 for releasing liquid when the temperature of the liquid falls below a predetermined temperature. The thermostatic valve may be positioned adjacent to the seal, or attached to a connecting member which is adjacent to the seal, or attached directly to the seal. A pressure regulating valve 7 supplies further liquid to the vessel via an external supply line 6. A further thermostatic value 9 may be positioned inside the external supply line.
Patent GB-2511772-A (GB)
Title: Test and Method Apparatus
Inventor: FORSTER PETER IVAN
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: A method for testing the catalytic efficiency of an exhaust component 2, e.g. a diesel particulate filter (DPF) for a heavy-duty diesel engine exhaust. The component has a plurality of elongate channels through which exhaust gases flow, the channels extending between first and second end faces 4, 6 of the component. The method comprises causing an exhaust gas (or other gas containing NOx) to flow through the component, and making measurements of a property of the gas before and after it has flowed through the component. The flow of the exhaust gas through the channels is restricted such that the volume of the component through which the exhaust gas flows is reduced compared to that when the component is in use. Apparatus for carrying out the method comprises first and second clamping means 12, 30, each comprising a sealing plate 14, 32 with an aperture 24, 40 there through. The apparatus also comprising means to urge each clamping means into contact with an end face of the component so as to define a gas flow path through the component between the apertures.
Patent GB-2501391-A (GB)
Title: Volumetric reconstruction of an object using scattered X-ray radiography
Inventor: LIESENFELT MICHAEL
IPC: G01N23/203
Filed: 2013-04-04
Abstract: Methods and systems for use in generating a volumetric reconstruction of an object using scattered X-ray radiography are disclosed. An X-ray beam 305 is directed from an X-ray source 225 towards a point within a target object. Scattered X-rays are measured by detectors 320a-320d and measurement data is stored. The X-ray beam is directed towards different points. Measurement data associated with each point is analyzed using a ray tracing methodology to assign contrast values to each point. Thus a volumetric image is generated using a projection of the measurement data into the object. A scan controller (210, Fig.2 ) may be coupled to the X-ray source 225 and may be configured to controllably position the X-ray source 225. The scan controller may be capable of rotating and/or translating the X-ray source 225. The X-ray source 225 may comprise a collimator; the detectors may comprise a scintillator and a semiconductor array detector.
Patent GB-2498490-A (GB)
Title: Sports face guard
Inventor: HARDY JONATHAN JAMES EAN
IPC: A42B3/20
Filed: 2012-02-02
Abstract: A sports face guard (1) having a cage type construction of interconnected struts(2-7), and creating an unobstructed viewing aperture (20) proximate to the eyes of a wearer during use, comprises a forward transverse sill (2) defining at least one boundary of said viewing aperture. The forward transverse sill is comprised of at least two generally transverse struts (4,5) extending across the front of the face of a wearer during use, said transverse sill having a proximal edge (44) and a distal edge (45), wherein a first surface (35) of said sill at said distal edge and a second surface (36) of said sill at said proximal edge are spaced linearly apart and lie approximately along a common viewing axis (60) of a wearer during use. The face guard comprises a sill which presents a reduced profile in the field of view of a wearer while presenting an increased surface for contact with an incoming projectile such as a ball, allowing the ball to be impeded and deflected, thereby providing a blocking effect of the guard and reducing the chance of injury to a wearer. The guard may be worn in combination with a helmet and may be secured to a helmet.
Patent GB-2515841-A (GB)
Title: Dispersed novel metal-containing catalyst for hydrocarbon conversion
Inventor: JOHN MATHEW
IPC: B01J37/30
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A process for preparing a dispersed noble metal containing catalyst comprises: contacting a pre-treated acidic porous material with at least one metal ion complexed with a ligand in a solvent having a dielectric constant in a range of 24-42 to obtain a metal ion exchanged acidic porous material; calcining the ion exchanged material at 300-600 oC; incorporating the calcined mixture with a noble metal; drying the noble metal loaded acid porous material; extruding 50-90 % w/w of the dried material with 5-50 %w/w of a binder material; and calcining the extruded material at 250-400 oC under constant air flow. The acidic porous material may be a zeolite, molecular sieve, amorphous silica-alumina, solid acids and mixtures thereof. The metal ion may be selected from the group consisting of Group IIA metals, rare earth metals and mixtures thereof. The ligand may be an organic ligand , preferably a supramolecule able to form stable metallo-macrocycles. A catalyst formed by the process is also disclosed.