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Patent GB-2477442-A (GB)
Title: Generator braking compensator
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES IAN
IPC: H02K16/00
Filed: 2011-04-12
Abstract: A generator braking compensator comprises one or more rotors 2 mounted on the shaft of a generator 1 that is driven by a prime mover 8. The compensator rotor has flux sources 5 that are magnetically repulsed by flux pulses produced in stationary compensating coils 3 that are in series between the output of the generator 1 and its load, producing pulsed force vectors to compensate for pulsed braking experienced by the generator rotor. Two compensator coils 3 can be in series, producing two pulses per generated half-wave and be positioned such that the force vectors produced are synchronised with and oppose generator braking force vectors. The prime mover can be a wind, steam or water turbine but in a test rig it can be a motor 8. The compensator can be retrofitted to an existing generator and the invention aims to reduce the torque required to turn a generator shaft when supplying current to a load due to the Lenz effect.
Patent GB-2478875-A (GB)
Title: System and method for evaluating dynamic heterogeneity in earth models
Inventor: SHOOK GEORGE MICHAEL
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: A method is disclosed having application notably towards ranking earth models responsive to dynamic heterogeneity. A plurality of earth models representing a subsurface reservoir are provided. Streamline analysis for each of the plurality of earth models is conducted. Flow Capacity (F) vs. Storage Capacity ((F) curves are constricted for each of the plurality of earth models based on the streamline analysis. Dynamic heterogeneity for each of the plurality of earth models is computed from the Flow Capacity (F) vs. Storage Capacity ((D) curves constructed for each of the plurality of earth models. The plurality of earth models are ranked responsive to dynamic heterogeneity.
Patent GB-2493325-A (GB)
Title: A detachable hinge element
Inventor: DYER JOHN
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: A hinge element for pivotally securing a base plate to a roll cage (container), wherein the hinge clement comprises means for pivotally engaging the roll cage and means for engagement with the base plate. Preferably the hinge comprises a U-shape jaw 7 which snaps into engagement around the base plate 2 which has an upstanding protrusion 9 which engages within aperture 8 in the u-shape clip 7, the hinge element further having an elongate rod 5 for pivotally engaging with the roll cage. A claim also relates to the base plate. The hinge is detachable from the base plate allowing the hinge or base plate to be replaced.
Patent GB-2479484-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: COOPER WILLIAM J
IPC: B65C7/00
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: A fastener or tag 218 has two cross bars or side rails 219, 221, joined by a filament 223, the filament 223 being branched 223-1, 223-2, at its ends. Also disclosed is a corresponding method of dispensing the fastener or tag 218 from an apparatus, during which the cross bars or side rails 219, 221, are severed.
Patent GB-2493361-A (GB)
Title: A high Q microwave radiation thruster
Inventor: SHAWYER ROGER JOHN
IPC: F03H3/00
Filed: 2011-08-01
Abstract: A high Q microwave radiation thruster, used to accelerate a spacecraft or an airborne vehicle, comprises a tapered resonant cavity 10, with end plates 5 and 9. The endplates have internal convex and concave shapes to create a geometry such that every point on the wavefront of the propagated electromagnetic wave, within the cavity, has the same path length between the end plates. The thruster includes expanding elements 6, which control the axial length of the cavity, such that the Doppler shift, caused by an acceleration of the cavity, can be compensated by a change of axial length. The thruster also includes means of controlling the pulse length and offset frequency of the input microwave power, in response to the acceleration of the cavity.
Patent GB-2494183-A (GB)
Title: Musical effect controller with a position sensor comprising a tuned resonant circuit
Inventor: CLARK JAMES HASTINGS
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2011-09-02
Abstract: A musical effect device receives an input signal from an electronic musical instrument or microphone, and provides an output signal comprising a modified version of the input signal. An effect control circuit coupled between the input and output applies a variable controllable effect to modify the input signal. The musical effect device further comprises a position sensor which senses a position of a moveable mechanical control and uses the result to determine the amount of controllable effect to apply to the input signal. The position sensor comprises: a first tuned resonant circuit (fig 1) such as a spiral coil track on a PCB; drive electronics to drive the circuit at a resonant frequency; and an electrically reactive element associated with the moveable mechanical control. The electrically reactive element may be a passive tuned resonant circuit (fig 2). The musical effect device may take the form of: an expression foot pedal (fig 5), a slider knob (fig 6), a rotary knob, or a wearable item (fig 7) such as jewellery or clothing.
Patent GB-2485286-A (GB)
Title: A golf ball manipulator with a stabilising foot.
Inventor: BENNETT JOHN H
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A device for manipulating an object on the ground from a standing position comprising an elongate shaft 4, a manipulator 2, a controller for the manipulator 2 wherein the manipulator 2 and controller are spaced apart from each other and a stabilising device 10 wherein the stabilising device comprises a ground engaging foot 13 and a resilient member 12 arranged to urge the foot 13 towards an extended position such that in use the foot 13 engages with the ground and the resilient member 12 acts against movement of the manipulator 2 towards the ground. The device may be used to pick up or position golf balls or tees. The resilient member 12 may be a helical spring as part of a piston 14 arrangement. A gripper with pivoting jaws may be used for the manipulator 2. The stabiliser 10 may be pivoted or slid away from its position in use to a stowed position if not required. A spike may be provided on the foot.
Patent GB-2497078-A (GB)
Title: Mobile relay handover in a wireless telecommunications system
Inventor: SIVAVAKEESAR SIVAPATHALINGHAM
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2011-11-24
Abstract: A wireless communication network comprises a first base station 10, a second base station 12 and a mobile relay node RN 14. The relay node is one of a plurality of types (e.g. type 1, type la or type lb) present within the network, and the relay node is connected to the first base station. When handover is required, the first base station sends a handover request to the second base station of information pertaining to the handover, including information regarding the relay node's type and/or radio capabilities. Such capabilities may include the RN carrier aggregation capabilities on the RN backhaul link and supported frequency bands. The second base station can quickly decide on any resource partitioning required depending on the RN type. The RN type can be sent from the first base station, relay node or the core network to the second base station. RN type information is also supplied on attachment of the RN to a base station.
Patent GB-2483591-A (GB)
Title: Water injection systems and methods
Inventor: AYIRALA SUBHASH CHANDRA
IPC: E21B43/20
Filed: 2010-06-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a system comprising a well drilled into an underground formation comprising hydrocarbons; a production facility at a topside of the well; a water production facility connected to the production facility; wherein the water production facility produces water by removing some multivalent ions, then removing some monovalent ions, and then adding back some monovalent ions, and then injects the water into the well.
Patent GB-2487118-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system and method for suspending an inner vessel inside an outer vessel of a cryostat
Inventor: DERAKHSHAN MARK
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A suspension system 206 for a cryostat includes a coupling mechanism 208, a fixation body 300, and a pin 302. The coupling mechanism 208 is joined to an outer vessel 200 and coupled with a strap. The fixation body 300 is joined to an inner vessel 202. The fixation body 300 extends between a front side 310 that faces the coupling mechanism 208 and an opposite receiving side with an interior channel 314 extending from the receiving side to the front side 310. The channel defines a front opening in the front side and a rear opening in the receiving side. The pin 202 is loaded into the fixation body 300 through the rear opening in the receiving side of the fixation body 300 with the strap looped around the pin 202 and extending through the front opening to the coupling mechanism 208. The pin 202 secures the coupling mechanism 208 to the fixation body 300 via the strap 212 by engaging the fixation body 300 inside the channel 314.
Patent GB-2484245-A (GB)
Title: A wide dynamic range electrometer with a fast response
Inventor: FLETCHER WILLIAM ROGER
IPC: G01R15/09
Filed: 2010-06-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring current includes sensing a first voltage at the output of an amplifier and computing a current based on the first voltage and the resistance of a first resistive element, which is electrically coupled between an inverting input of the amplifier and the output of the amplifier, if the first voltage is below a predetermined level. The method also includes sensing a second voltage at the output of a buffer and computing a current based on the first and second voltages and the resistances of the first resistive element and a second resistive element, which is electrically coupled between the inverting input of the amplifier and an input of the buffer and is also electrically coupled to the output of the amplifier through a at least one diode, if the voltage output from the amplifier is above the predetermined level.
Patent GB-2499249-A (GB)
Title: System and method of image augmentation of a book
Inventor: LUCAS-WOODLEY THOMAS
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2012-02-13
Abstract: A book 1000 for use in an augmented reality system comprises a first page 1003 on a first leaf of the book comprises a first fiduciary marker 1030 for indicating the orientation of the book to a recognition system such as a camera, and a second page 1004, 1006 on a second leaf of the book comprises a second fiduciary marker 1040 for indicating the orientation of the book to a recognition system and also a page marker 1033, 1044, 1066 for indicating the page number of the second page to the recognition system, wherein the orientation of the page marker is ambiguous without reference to a fiduciary marker, and the page marker is positioned on the second page closer to an edge of the page than the second fiduciary marker so as to become visible to the recognition system before the second fiduciary marker, as the book is turned to the second page; alternatively an entertainment device comprises a video input for receiving captured video frames comprising an image of the book. Preferably the page marker is a non-alphanumeric pattern positioned in a margin region 1400 of the page at one or all of the corners of the page. The page marker encodes a page number as bits (Fig.7a).
Patent GB-2499581-A (GB)
Title: A suction cup mounted holder for a vibrator
Inventor: HENSHALL CLAIRE JANE
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: A variable holder or holster 5 for a vibrator 3 allows the vibrating device to be mounted to a vertical or horizontal surface. The holster base 2 operates as a suction cup which enables attachment to a variety of flat surfaces. A shaft 4 is made of an elastic material which allows the vibrator 3 a swivelling and pivoting motion whilst still being attached to a surface. The upper body of the holster 5 is designed in such a way to allow variants of vibrator shapes and sizes to be used. Straps 1 may be provided to allow additional plastic deformation of the upper body of the holster 5 to increase the surface friction between the vibrator and holster which secures the vibrator within the holster. The holder 5 may have and opening that is optionally filed by an additional packing piece 3.
Patent GB-2503489-A (GB)
Title: Modular load device for transportation of garments on hangers
Inventor: MCLEAN RICHARD
IPC: B65D85/18
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: A modular load device 100 for transportation of garments on hangers within transport containers comprises a container portion and a hanging portion. The container portion comprises a base 102, end walls 104, 106, side walls 108, 110 and a lid 112. The hanging portion (120, fig. 3) comprises a frame including a perimeter section and hanging rails. The hanging portion is connectable to the container portion such that the perimeter section is secured to the upper ends of the end and side walls. The device is dimensioned and arranged to be received within transport containers: preferably such that eight devices can be received within an FEU and/or two devices can be received within a ULD. The base, end walls, side walls and lid may be separable from each other and may be storable in a planar configuration when separated. The walls may be arranged to be received by the base and may be fastened with connectors. Preferably the base has a castellated pallet structure to enable lifting devices to be inserted under the base. A set of parts for the device and a method of end-to-end transportation of garments on hangers are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2506845-A (GB)
Title: A cured and bonded stabiliser for a tubular
Inventor: LEVIE DAVID
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: A positioning member 11 for a tubular 10 is formed using a prefabricated fibre-reinforced resin shell positioned upon a surface of the tubular and bonded to provide a protrusion upon the surface of the tubular. In a disclosed method a fibre-reinforced resin shell 1 is secured to an external surface of a tubular 10 thereby enclosing a cavity between the shell 1 and the surface of the tubular 10; a bonding agent is introduced through inlet ports 5 in a surface of the fibre-reinforced resin shell 1 to fill a cavity between the shell 1 and the surface of the tubular 10, and the bonding agent is cured.
Patent GB-2493310-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing foamed polystyrene balls
Inventor: CASALINI ALESSANDRO
IPC: B29B9/10
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A method of continuously manufacturing foamed polystyrene balls includes heating two flows of molten vinyl aromatic polymer 15, 16 to within 25 degrees of an expanding agentâ  s critical temperature. The expanding agent is then added to one at a supercritical pressure and the flows are mixed. This mixture can then be extruded through holes in a cylindrical die 37 which are provided with knives to separate the extrusion into granules. A nozzle 13 directs a liquid jet at the die and an inlet 14 feeding a gas to the cutting chamber prevents it flooding. This process ideally produces almost spherical granules having a density less than 50g/l with most of the cavities being unlinked.
Patent GB-2508177-A (GB)
Title: Spray apparatus and cleaning composition
Inventor: HARRIS MICHAEL
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2012-11-22
Abstract: A spray apparatus for cleaning a surface, the spray apparatus comprising: a container comprising a cleaning composition which comprises a thickener, a cleaning agent and water; and a spray head which is attached to the container to deliver the composition through a spray outlet to the surface. The composition forms a gel after it is delivered to the surface and wherein the spray head is configured so that the spray apparatus is operable in multiple orientations. The composition may comprise a limescale removing agent, a biocide, or a bleach. It may further comprise a fragrance or a surfactant. Also claimed is a method of cleaning using such an apparatus and composition.
Patent GB-2495645-A (GB)
Title: Fabric for airbag, using polyethylene terephthalate fiber with excellent heat resistance
Inventor: JUNG IL WON
IPC: D01D5/08
Filed: 2011-05-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric for an airbag, using a polyethylene terephthalate fiber, and more specifically, to fabric for an airbag with improved heat resistance and instantaneous thermal deformation prepared by preparing a polyethylene terephthalate fiber for an airbag by controlling the strength and elongation of a polyethylene terephthalate fiber and using the same, to replace known fabric for an airbag using yarns made of Nylon 66. The fabric for an airbag of the present invention, comprising a polyethylene terephthalate fiber prepared by spinning polyethylene terephthalate chips having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.8-1.3 dl/g, has a heat resistance of 0.45-0.65 seconds at 450     and a heat resistance of 0.75-1.0 seconds at 350.
Patent GB-2510642-A (GB)
Title: Waste gasification to produce energy
Inventor: CHALABI RIFAT AL
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: This invention provides a system (10) for generating energy from waste material. The system comprises a first batch processing oven (12) for generating syngas and a second batch processing oven (14) for generating syngas. At least one thermal treatment chamber (20) heats the syngas after it is produced, and an energy converter (22) converts energy from the syngas to electrical energy. The flow of syngas from the first and second batch processing ovens (12, 14) to the thermal treatment chamber (20) is controlled in dependence upon at least one operating parameter (e.g. content of carbon monoxide in syngas) to ensure a substantially constant supply of syngas to the thermal treatment chamber (20).
Patent GB-2507137-A (GB)
Title: Anchor for endoscope tube
Inventor: BUTCHER ROBERT
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A mat10 for temporarily retaining the insertion tube of an endoscope 40, the mat 10 comprising a base surface 12, and an array of resilient fingers 14 at least 1cm long extending upwardly form the base surface and arranged to receive, grip, and retain the insertion tube 40 between adjacent fingers 14 when it has been pressed downwardly towards the base surface 12 and to release the insertion tube 40 when it is moved upwardly relative to the base surface 12. The mat 12 may further comprise an activation device (not shown) e.g. foot pump, wherein at least some of the fingers 14 are actively deformable upon command form the activation device to increase the grip. The fingers 14 may include a plurality of nodules (122, Fig 6) and may include reinforcing material (28, Fig 2).
Patent GB-2499148-A (GB)
Title: Rotary surface cleaning tool
Inventor: STUDEBAKER ROY
IPC: A47L11/03
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: A rotary surface cleaning machine (100, Fig 6) comprises a rotary surface cleaning tool 124 coupled for rotary motion and having an operational surface (172, Fig 17), with leading and trailing surfaces 188, 190 with bristle brushes 204 arranged on outer portions 206. A plurality of individual arrays 132 of cleaning solution/fluid delivery nozzles 174 are angularly distributed across the operational surface (172) in fluid communication cleaning solution/fluid distribution channels of a distribution manifold portion of the surface cleaning tool. A plurality of suction extraction shoes 126 are angularly distributed across the operational surface and project alternately between the arrays of delivery spray nozzles 132; each further having a fluid extraction passage (see figs 11A & 11B) communicating with a vacuum manifold. A vacuum plenum (152a, Figure 9A) communicates with the manifold to form a cavity with an opening and a removable vacuum inlet cap (232). Sealed tube communicates with the suction shoes and/or the individual spray nozzles 174 and/or means to provide a pumping action in the passages of the manifold between the shoes and the plenum (152a). A target surface scrubbing means causes oscillations to and from the operational surface (172) by vacuum suction and compression. Extraction shoes 126 with a plurality of suction relief grooves are orientated crosswise of fluid extraction passage.
Patent GB-2514578-A (GB)
Title: Lipstick case
Inventor: CHOU YU-HSING
IPC: A45D40/06
Filed: 2013-05-29
Abstract: A lipstick case (10, fig.1) includes a case holder 12, a lid 14, and first and second positioning members 16, 18. The case has a non-circular cross section. The lid 14 is removably positioned on the upper end of the case holder 12. The first positioning member 16 is mounted on the case holder 12, preferably in a recess 30, and includes several lower magnets 42 at the corners 40. Each lower magnet 42 has an upper end which is one of north and south seeking poles. The second positioning member 18 is engaged on a lower end of the lid 14, preferably in a recess 38, and includes several upper magnets 48 at the corners 46. Each upper magnet 48 has a lower end which has the opposite pole from magnets 42. Second magnets 44, 50 with opposing poles to the first magnets 42, 48 may be provided between the first magnets 42, 48 on each of the positioning members 16, 18. Thus the lid 14 of the case is able to attract and engage with the case holder 12 by means of the upper and lower magnets 48, 42.
Patent GB-2518397-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle battery system and method
Inventor: SAMUEL DONALD LEROY
IPC: B60L7/22
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: An electric vehicle has an electric power source 10 and an electric motor 12 that also turns a motive battery top-up alternator 18 that in part recharges the motive battery. The power source 10 may be a motive battery, in part charged by the alternator 18, in which case switches 40 may ensure that the alternator 18 only charges the battery 10 when the vehicle is slowing or braking (regenerative braking). The alternator 18 may also charge an ancillary battery. The electric power source 10 may be a fuel cell. The ancillary battery can provide power to the motor 12 either together with or independently from power from the battery or fuel cell. One or more ancillary service alternators 30 42 may charge one or more ancillary service batteries 32 44 that each drive one or more ancillary vehicle services or systems.
Patent GB-2503623-A (GB)
Title: Systems for custom coloration
Inventor: LANDA BENZION
IPC: A45D19/02
Filed: 2012-03-21
Abstract: Novel systems and methods for performing treatment (e.g., coloration) of keratinous fibers are disclosed. The methods and systems utilize one or more of a dispensing device which is configured to provide customized composition for treating keratinous fibers (e.g., a coloring composition), optionally formed from tablets; an optical reader, for obtaining sufficient characteristics of the keratinous fibers to make a realistic prediction of the outcome of a treatment (e.g., coloring treatment); a computational units for predicting an outcome of a treatment, optionally being interfaced with the dispensing device and for selecting a customized treatment; and tablet formulations which are useful in preparing customized composition for treating keratinous fibers. Further disclosed are rapidly disintegrating tablets for use in the preparation of compositions for treating keratinous fibers.
Patent GB-2522691-A (GB)
Title: Photonic Central Processing Unit (PPU)
Inventor: DREYER DIETMAR
IPC: G06E1/00
Filed: 2014-02-01
Abstract: A Photonic Central Processing Unit (CPU or PPU) for microcomputer applicaÂ­tions based on light quantum-specific technology and designed exclusive out of photonic components. Realised on the same principles as conventional (non-optical) processor units but using a photonic calculation unit and a photonic control unit integrated onto a substrate. The used hardware funcÂ­tions are conventional, pre-existing electrical sysÂ­tem structures and so are compatible with one another and a conversion module is used to convert electrical signals directly into photonic signals for the processor-specific chip.