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Patent GB-2516925-A (GB)
Title: Device for evaporating a volatile material
Inventor: DUFFIELD PAUL
IPC: H05B6/10
Filed: 2013-08-07
Abstract: An assembly for evaporating a volatile fluid 202, the assembly comprises a device 1 and a refill 2 which are detachable from one another; wherein the device 1 comprises a magnetic induction coil 103 configured to operate with an alternating current passed therethrough at a frequency of between 20KHz and 500KHz, and one or more volatile fluid emanation channels 105 containing at least one piece of aluminium foil and/or deposited aluminium; and wherein the refill 2 comprises at least one magnetic susceptor 204 having a coercivity of 50 ampere/metre (HC) to 1500 ampere/metre (HC) , and a substantially liquid-tight sealed reservoir 201 containing the volatile fluid 202; wherein, in use, the magnetic susceptor(s) 204 is arranged to heat the material 202 predominately by magnetic hysteresis when the magnetic susceptor(s) 204 is at least partially positioned in the induced magnetic field generated when said alternating current is passed through the induction coil 103. The device itself and a method for evaporating a volatile fluid with such an assembly are also claimed.
Patent GB-2504855-A (GB)
Title: A loft stilt
Inventor: FERGUSON DAVID
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2011-03-08
Abstract: A roof stilt for elevating flooring in a roof space comprising: a joist receptacle; a platform for affixing flooring to the stilt; and a support column extending between the joist receptacle and the platform for supporting the weight of elevated flooring. The stilt may have webs liking the column to the platform, the webs may have means for carrying cables. The joist receptacle may comprise a joist engaging clip, or may be secured to a joist by adhesive or by a pin or screw. The platform may include a gripping surface, such as a rubberised or textured surface.
Patent GB-2523293-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for measuring fluorescence in organisms
Inventor: MORTIMER ALAN DENTON
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A method of measuring fluorescence of multi-cellular organisms capable of fluorescing in a first reservoir having an outlet 4 at or near the base of the first reservoir, comprising at least the steps of: (a) providing the multi-cellular organisms 6 in the first reservoir 2 in a liquid 8, said liquid creating a liquid surface 10 across the inside of the first reservoir; (b) providing two or more liquid streams 52 to the liquid surface 10 at or next to the meeting of the first reservoir and the liquid surface, each stream able to create a downward laminar liquid flow 54 along the surface of the first reservoir below the liquid surface and towards the outlet 4; and (c) allowing liquid containing the multi-cellular organisms in the first reservoir to pass out from the first reservoir through the outlet and through a connected fluorescence measuring device. In this way, the multi-cellular organisms are induced by the downward laminar liquid flows to follow their paths towards the outlet, rather than requiring a force to exit the first reservoir.
Patent GB-2521862-A (GB)
Title: Vernon wheel
Inventor: VERNON JOHN
IPC: G06C3/00
Filed: 2014-01-06
Abstract: A menstruation, fertility, medication or treatment planner comprising two circular disks or wheels which are rotatable with respect to one another about a central joining pin, stud or like fastening, the rear disk being larger than the front disk and having segments marked with numbers representing the days of the month, the front disk situated on top of the rear disk and having 31 numbered segments corresponding to the days of the menstruation cycle wherein day one is the onset of bleeding. In use, the front disk is set by moving it to align day one on the front disk with the appropriate day of the month on the rear disk. The disks can be cut and folded, if necessary to reduce the number of days in the month from 31 to the appropriate number and held in this setting using hook and loop fastening B. Instructions may be hand written in the segments of the inner disk to correspond to a schedule of treatments, activities, etc, as appropriate.
Patent GB-2525447-A (GB)
Title: Roti cushion
Inventor: ZAMAN TARIQ
IPC: A21D8/06
Filed: 2014-04-26
Abstract: A cushion made from heat-resistant silicon comprises a domed upper surface having a textured surface finish and a heat-resistant handle attached to a back surface. The cushion is filled with air. The cushion may be used when preparing roti and naan bread in a tandoori oven by placing dough on the upper surface, holding the handle and throwing the dough against the wall of the oven. The cushion is preferably used to hold the dough.
Patent GB-2526139-A (GB)
Title: Medicaments, uses and methods
Inventor: FRENDEUS BJORN
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2014-05-15
Abstract: A combination of therapeutic anticancer antibodies such as anti-CD20 or anti-CD52 antibodies with an agent which prevents the binding of Fc gamma RIIb (also known as CD32b, FCGR2B) to the Fc domain of the therapeutic antibody is disclosed for the treatment of cancers resistant to, relapsed from or refractory to the therapeutic antibody alone. A composition for use in the treatment of resistant, refractory or relapsed cancers, a kit comprising a combination of a therapeutic antibody and the anti-Fc gamma RIIb blocking agent and methods of treatment using the therapeutic combination are disclosed. Combinations of clone 1G11 Fc gamma RIIb antibody with the commercial therapeutic antibodies rituximab (RTM), obinutuzumab (RTM), tositumomab (RTM) or alemtuzumab (RTM) are disclosed.
Patent GB-2526550-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy converter
Inventor: HUGO PIERRE DU PLESSIS
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2014-05-27
Abstract: A wave energy converter has an elevated energy pond 1 and a retaining structure 3 with an inclined ramp 2 communicating between the sea and the energy pond 1. Waves surge up the ramp 2, and multiple water inlets 15 at different positions up the ramp allow the water into the pond. Each inlet 31, 32 has a check valve 42 controlling flow of water into the elevated energy pond. The inlets 15 are preferably arranged in rows extending up the height of the ramp 2 with each upper inlet 31 and adjacent lower inlet 32 being separated by a transverse divider section 21 directed outwards towards oncoming waves and extending between upright supporting wall sections. The retaining structure may be made from pre-fabricated components.
Patent GB-2517551-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack having heat dissipating system
Inventor: YANG DEZHONG
IPC: H01M50/293
Filed: 2014-06-13
Abstract: A battery pack 200 for a cordless power tool includes a phase change material 500, which implements temperature management of the battery pack by virtue of the heat dissipation action of the phase change material. The battery pack 200 includes a plurality of battery cells 100, at least one of which is partially provided with a phase change material 500 and at least one bracket 101, 102 for supporting the plurality of battery cells. The phase change material 500 is disposed at the maximum heat dissipating region of the battery cell 100, with the maximum heat dissipating region being a region partially extending from an intermediate position of the outer surface of the battery cell 100 towards a positive pole end (fig. 3). Preferably, the phase change material 500 is annular and provided as a sleeve around the battery cells 100, with an encapsulation layer 600 surrounding the phase change material. The phase change material 500 may also extend towards the negative poles of the battery cells 100.
Patent GB-2530001-A (GB)
Title: Use of cannabidiol in the reduction of convulsive seizure frequency in treatment-resistant epilepsy
Inventor: GUY GEOFFREY
IPC: A61P25/08
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: Cannabidiol (CBD) for use in the treatment of epilepsy where the epilepsy is a treatment-resistant epilepsy (TRE) and where the CBD is present in an amount that reduces total convulsive seizure frequency by greater than 50% with respect to seizure frequency achieved on concomitant anti-epileptic drugs (AED). The TRE may especially be Dravet syndrome, myoclonic absence seizures, or febrile infection related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES). CBD may be administered in combination with two or more concomitant AEDs, especially clobazam, levetiracetam, topiramate, stiripentol, phenobarbital, lacsamide, valproic acid, zonisamide, perampanel, and fosphenytoin. An especially preferred AED is clobazam (Onfi). Preferably the dose of CBD is from 5 mg/kg/day to 25 mg/kg/day.
Patent GB-2528244-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a cage of a roller bearing
Inventor: KREBS PHILIPP
IPC: F16C33/38
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A method for producing a cage 1 of a roller bearing, wherein the cage comprises a plurality of pockets 2 for rolling elements. The method comprises the following steps: a) Defining of basis geometry of the cage; b) Defining at least a part of the geometry of the cage as being unalterable surfaces; c) Calculation of the stress distribution in the cage when applying a defined stress force by means of a mathematical model; d) Identifying volume sections 8 of the cage in which the stress is below a defined threshold; e) Removal of at least a part of the volume sections defined according to above step, taking into account the unalterable surfaces according to step b) and surfaces 5 of the pockets 2 which are unalterable surfaces; f) Definition of the cage geometry with the removed volume sections; g) Manufacturing the cage according to the geometry as defined according to step f). The steps d) to e) may be repeated after step f) in an iterative design process to result in a lightened and stable part. The mathematical model may be an FEA model (finite element analysis) and the production of the cage may be carried out by means of a 3D printing process.
Patent GB-2513767-A (GB)
Title: Reel with replaceable drum and a method for using same
Inventor: HALDORSEN ROLF
IPC: B65H54/28
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A reel (1) and a method for use of same are described, the reel (1) being arranged for supporting a cable drum (13), the reel (1) comprising a reeling device (7) for controlling the cable (14) and at least one drive unit (5) for provision of rotation of the cable drum (13) for out- and in-winding of the cable (14), where the reeling device (7) comprises two cable guiding portions (8) which in a position of use are held at a mutual distance and connected to a reeling carriage (10, 10') by means of brackets arranged in each of the end portions of the cable guiding portions (8), at least one portion of the reeling device (7) being releasably arranged to the reeling carriage (10, 10') so that the cable guiding portion (8) or parts of this may be lifted out of, or displaced to the side in the framework (3), so that the cable drum (13) may be removed from the reel (1).
Patent GB-2531346-A (GB)
Title: Constructional toy
Inventor: SIMONDS COLIN
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A constructional toy comprises a plurality of elements which can be assembled together to form a variety of three dimensional rotatable structures. The said elements include a first gear wheel element 10. A plurality of gear teeth 18 are provided around the circumferential edge of the first gear wheel element for driveable engagement with a second gear wheel element 60 having gear teeth 18 complementary in shape to the gear teeth 18 of the first gear wheel element 10. There is also provided a first aperture 20 provided in the first gear 10 configured to receive a drive element 100. In use the drive element 100 will driveably engage with gear wheel 10 via the aperture 20 to provide a means for transmitting force to the first gear wheel element. Further apertures may be provided offset from the aperture 20. The further apertures may be splined for the attachment of further elements of the constructional toy.
Patent GB-2534156-A (GB)
Title: Pillow cover
Inventor: AVI LEVIN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2015-01-14
Abstract: A pillow cover or case 1 receives a pillow 20, the pillow cover 1 including a gel section. A method for constructing a gel assembly 6 for a pillow cover 1 with a gel section. The pillow cover comprises an envelope for covering the pillow made from fabric 4 and a gel assembly 6 having a gel material placed between a film and a backing material. The gel assembly and the fabric 4 are joined together so that, in use, the gel is on the exposed surface of the pillow cover. The gel section may be stitched to the fabric and the stitching may also go through the film and backing element. The film may be thermoplastic and the gel may have high thermal conductivity. The gel section may be generally planar but with outwardly projecting elements 8. The cover may be washable and removable using a zip 2 for keeping good hygiene. A method of constructing a pillow cover with a gel section uses a heat press.
Patent GB-2534885-A (GB)
Title: Sensory assessment device
Inventor: HENRY JAMES CRISPIN RASHLEIGH BELCHER
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2015-02-03
Abstract: A hand-held static two-point discrimination (S2PD) device comprises a body 21 and a plurality of prongs arranged in two pairs 22, 23, with different distances between the prongs of the first and the second pair. The distances between the prongs can be selected according to the area to be tested and the age of the patient, and can range from 4-8mm for the hand of a child, to 6-12mm for a callused hand of an elderly patient. The device may comprise a planar element with a textured area for improved gripping, and may be sterilised, for example being disposable and housed in a sealed packaging. The prongs can be narrow with rounded tips, so that they apply pressure without injuring the skin. Also disclosed is a method of assessing a patients sensory response using the aforementioned device, wherein the patients ability to distinguish between a single prong and a pair of prongs, depending on the distance between the prongs, determines whether the nerve supply to the tested area is intact, interrupted, or potentially interrupted and needing re-assessment within 72 hours.
Patent GB-2538245-A (GB)
Title: Digital accessory interface
Inventor: WILLEM ZWART
IPC: H04L5/16
Filed: 2015-05-11
Abstract: A method is used for transferring data over a half-duplex wired communications link, wherein the wired communications link comprises first and second wires. The methodcomprises, in each of a plurality of frames: transferring a clock signal on the first wire in a first direction; transferring first payload data on the second wire in the first direction; transferring second payload data on the second wire in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and transferring control data on the second wire, wherein the format of the frame is such that, irrespective of whether the control data is transferred in the first direction or in the second direction, there is only one pair of reversals of a direction of data transfer in each frame.
Patent GB-2535293-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for automatically controlling media asset playback in a vehicle
Inventor: AKITAKA NISHIMURA
IPC: B60R16/037
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically controlling playback of a media asset in a vehicle are provided. A presentation of a media asset to a user in the vehicle is generated. A motion state of the vehicle is determined. In response to determining that the motion state indicates that the vehicle is moving, the presentation of the media asset is paused. In response to determining that the motion state indicates that the vehicle is not moving, the presentation of the media asset is resumed. The media asset may comprise video and audio where, when it is determined that the vehicle is moving the audio and video are paused for safety reasons. The media asset may be paused and recorded from the point at which it is determined that the vehicle is in motion, and the playback subsequently resumed using the recorded media asset from the paused position. An alternative media asset such as audio only or a radio broadcast may be offered for playback when the first asset is paused. The movement of the vehicle may be determined by accessing at least one of the speedometer, GPS, brake status, and accelerometer.
Patent GB-2546116-A (GB)
Title: Piezo strip activated vehicle lighting system
Inventor: IAN DAVID WIGGLESWORTH
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-01-11
Abstract: A lighting control system for controlling the illumination of street lighting comprising one or more light units L and one or more road located piezo strip P1, P2, where the detection of a vehicle by a road located piezo strip P1 activates one or more lighting units L, thereby only illuminating the lighting units that are actually required. Preferably the light units L control the illumination of street lights within a target area, and the lights may be deactivated via a timer after a suitable time period operated by a controller (Fig 2, C), or a secondary peizo strip P2 to act as an off switch. Two co-located piezo strips (fig 3) may be used to determine the direction of movement of a vehicle, to ascertain whether the vehicle is moving into or out of the target controlled area, and activate or deactivate the lights accordingly. The lighting unit may illuminate a quick start low efficiency bulb and/or slow start high efficiency bulb depending upon the illumination requirements.
Patent GB-2546316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to interference management
Inventor: MEHRDAD SHARIAT
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2016-01-15
Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing interference in a 5G wireless network cell by monitoring whether inter-cell interference (ICI) within the cell has passed a predetermined threshold 310. If the interference limit is exceeded, the size and location of a common resource pool for low signal to interference plus noise ratio (SINR) user equipment is detected 320 and FQAM applied in neighbouring cells in a common resource pool. The degree of co-ordination 340 between adjoining cells may determine the actions taken to reduce interference and the existence of e.g. X2 inter-BS interfaces will influence this co-ordination. In the case of medium co-ordination 360 the size and location of the common resource pool may be dynamically adjusted. For high co-ordination 350 the size and location of a reserved pool per interferer can be individually adjusted. The application of FQAM in the adjacent cell produces non-Gaussian interference in the target cell and thereby improves the SINR at the cell edge.
Patent GB-2531973-A (GB)
Title: Pouches comprising water-soluble fibrous wall materials and methods for making same
Inventor: ANDREAS JOSEF DREHER
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: Pouches, for example pouches that contain one or more active agents, such as a fabric care active agent or dishwashing active agent and/or detergent compositions, and more particularly pouches employing a water-soluble fibrous wall material, pouches employing a fibrous wall material that ruptures during use, and methods for making same, are provided.
Patent GB-2549521-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for conversion of dynamic range of video signals
Inventor: SIMON THOMPSON
IPC: H04N11/06
Filed: 2016-04-21
Abstract: A method and device for converting a video signal from a lower dynamic range LDR source to produce a signal usable by target devices of a higher dynamic range HDR. The signal is separated into luminance Y(SDR) and colour components. The luminance component is modified by applying an expansion function 16 to the luminance component for luminance values above a threshold, applying a gamma function 18 and then applying a scaling function 20. The modified luminance and separate colour components are then provided as an output signal for display on a target device of a higher dynamic range. The expansion of luminance ensures that the luminance range appropriately matches the range for a target display. By applying the expansion luminance values above a threshold, values below a threshold can be maintained with appropriate values for display. Preferably the expansion function is linear and the gamma modifying function is a power law with exponent equal to the ratio of the LDR gamma to HDR gamma.
Patent GB-2552498-A (GB)
Title: Surface mount security barrier
Inventor: ROBERT GERRARD
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2016-07-25
Abstract: The barrier section 10 comprises first and second barrier islands 12, 14, each comprising concrete blocks 16 having spring steel posts 22 extending from a top face, and attachment means 26 on at least one of a front or rear face, with at least one first cable 28 extending between the spring steel posts and at least one second cable 30 extending between the attachment means, the cables being attached by respective first and second cable attachments 32, wherein the cables can slip under loading. The first and second cables may have loops which pass over the posts and the attachment means respectively. The cable attachments may be U-bolt clamps. The concrete block may have a rebar cage. Also claimed is a security barrier comprising a plurality of the sections, where adjacent sections share a common barrier island. Also claimed is a barrier island where the concrete block surrounds a steel structure.
Patent GB-2553129-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof features for a hollow-moulded animal house
Inventor: JAMES TUTHILL
IPC: A01K31/18
Filed: 2016-08-24
Abstract: An animal house comprises an impermeable hollow-moulded structure 210 having at least one convex surface 219. The structure comprises a first flat surface 214 extending in a first direction and a second flat surface 213 extending in a second direction. The convex surface 219 connects the first flat surface 214 to the second flat surface 213. The structure 210 further comprises a rib 230 defining a sharp edge. The rib 320 is adapted to be releasably attached proximate to or on the convex surface 219 such that the rib 230 diverts a liquid flowing over the convex surface 219 away from the structure 210. The invention also provides an impermeable hollow-moulded panel 810 with protruding ridges 800, 801 to prevent water ingress.
Patent GB-2557902-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with symbol locking
Inventor: JONATHAN BRUCE WORTMANN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2016-10-31
Abstract: An embodiment may involve selecting a first set of symbols associated with a bonus outcome event of a reel-based game. The reel-based game may be executed by a processor on behalf of a client machine, and selecting the set of symbols may involve spinning a plurality of reels to determine the triggering of a bonus outcome event. In the bonus outcome event the processor determines that the first set of symbols includes at least one but less than n trigger symbols. In response to determining that the set of symbols includes at least one but less than n trigger symbols, locking in place all instances of the trigger symbols in the first set of symbols, such that the trigger symbols persist for at least one further bonus outcome event. The memory of the processor executing the game may be updated to indicate that the trigger symbols are locked in place. The client machine may receive and display the first set of symbols. A second set of symbols is determined by the processor for a further bonus outcome event including the locked trigger symbols from the first set of symbols. The trigger symbol may be a scatter symbol.