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Patent GB-2481258-A (GB)
Title: A submersible dynamic floatation tank mountable to a base of an offshore wind turbine assembly
Inventor: CHAMBERS PETER RONALD
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2010-06-19
Abstract: A submersible dynamic floatation tank 21 which is mountable to a base 11 of a wind turbine assembly, may include adjustable buoyancy tanks 26 and 29 and thrusters 25 and 28 operable to adjust the buoyancy, position and attitude of the tank and the base. A method of lowering the centre of gravity of column members 33 and 34 is also disclosed. The column members may comprise a wind turbine mounting, to enable the steps of mounting the column 30 to the base 11 and mounting a nacelle 35 to the column and transporting the base and installing the base resting on a seabed 32 or submerged floating and anchored, using a submersible dynamic floatation tank mounted to the base. The method may include a later step whereby walls of the column members 33 and 34 initially partly of hollow construction are filled with material to form walls of solid construction to enable the delivery of the base and the erection of the column using a submersible dynamic floatation tank.
Patent GB-2471399-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle extension module support and method of adapting a vehicle
Inventor: MCCORMACK CRAIG IAN
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 2010-06-25
Abstract: An extendable module support mechanism usually stored within the body of a vehicle (figure 1a) for outwardly extending the body of the vehicle (figure 1b). The mechanism comprises: a base 30 securable within the body, to the floor or chassis of the vehicle including two spaced linear bearing members 26; a module floor member 22 including two spaced and generally parallel linear bearing slideways 24 each cooperable with a respective one of the two linear bearing members; and a powered actuator 40 for moving the floor member in the direction of the slideways and relative to the base into and out of the body. A method of adapting a vehicle for providing an extendable module is also disclosed, the method comprising the steps of: removing at least one door from the body of the vehicle; providing a body module for storing generally inside the body; re-fitting the removed door(s) to the body module; and fitting the module in a sliding manner in or on the vehicle such that the door(s) form a closure when the module is in the retracted position and forms one end of the module when the module is in the extended position.
Patent GB-2483232-A (GB)
Title: Removable PTFE and silicone induction stovetop cover
Inventor: DOWNHAM GARY NEIL
IPC: F24C15/14
Filed: 2010-08-31
Abstract: A removable washable induction stovetop cover comprises a laminated sheet 5 with a layer 7 of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and a layer 8 of silicone. In some embodiments the sheet comprises an intermediate layer 6 of an electrically-insulating material e.g. a flexible glass fibre fabric (2, fig 1), or a rigid glass, ceramic or glass-ceramic material 6 at least 3mm thick. Alternatively, the sheet only comprises the PTFE and silicone layers (10, 11, fig 3). The PTFE can be skived or cast.
Patent GB-2473574-A (GB)
Title: Projector and method for projecting an image
Inventor: GEISSLER ENRICO
IPC: G03B21/20
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: The invention provides a projector for projecting an image, having a illumination modulator (3) charged with light and having multiple illumination pixels disposed in column and lines, said pixels able to be actuated independent of each other in order to modulate the intensity of the light m a pixel-individual manner, a projection lens (4) connected downstream of the illumination modulator (3), said lens projecting the light being modulated in a pixel-individual manner onto an image modulator (5) having multiple image pixels which are disposed in columns and lines and which can be actuated independently of each other in order to generate the image to be projected such that each illumination pixel is associated with at least one image pixel, and a controller (7) to which image data (BD) of the image to be generated is fed and which generates illumination control data for the illumination modulator (3) and applies the illumination control data for the modulation of the light and generates image control data for the image modulator (5) and applies the saine for the image generation. The illumination pixels can be switched to a first state in which the light coming from the illumination pixel is projected onto the at least one associated image pixel, and to a second state in which no light is to be projected from the illumination pixel onto the at least one associated image pixel, and the image pixels can be switched to a first state in which the light coming from the image pixel is utilized for the image generation, and to a second state in which no light from the image pixel is utilized for image generation, whe rein the illumination control data has either an on-value m order to illuminate the associated image pixels of the image modulator for the image generation utilizing the light coming from said illumination pixel, or an off-value in order to minimize the intensity of the light coming from said illumination pixel and projected onto the associated image pixels for each illumination pixel. The il lumination control data are generated such that they have an on-value for each illumination pixel that is associated with at least one image pixel intended to represent a brightness value in the image that exceeds.
Patent GB-2487781-A (GB)
Title: Thermal storage controller
Inventor: MCDONALD ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2011-02-04
Abstract: A controller manages the activation of a heating element, within a thermal storage device such as a storage heater 130 and water cylinder 140 and comprises a processor that , upon receipt of a signal from a remote network operator 110 regarding availability of power, determines whether to switch the heating element to take up power. The controller can: monitor the status of the storage device including its current capacity, vary its set-point to take up additional power; record its historic operation and a defined relationship between its charge and temperature; and forecast future load, switching the element in response. The controller can activate the element in steps in response to deviation of the supply frequency and adopt set-points which provide required heating but allow further capacity to absorb power from the network. The controller provides selective activation of thermal storage devices within a network to balance user requirements to manage their heating and permit the load on the network to be balanced with the power available from varying output resources such as wind and wave energy.
Patent GB-2476017-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety system
Inventor: FISCHER JOHN J
IPC: B60K28/06
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: The vehicle safety system (10) selectively deactivates a driver's cellular telephone when the driver is ready to drive his or her vehicle. The vehicle safety system (10) first determines the proximity between the cellular telephone and the driver's seat of the vehicle. An identification tag (12) is mounted on or in the vicinity of the driver's seat. The identification tag (12) is sensed by a sensor (20) to determine proximity. A gear state of the vehicle is then determined and transmitted to a call authorization module (16) associated with the cellular telephone. The sensor (20) for sensing the identification tag (20) is also associated with the call authorization module (16). The call authorization module (16) selectively deactivates the cellular telephone when the cellular telephone is located within a pre-set range from the driver's seat of the vehicle and the gear state of the vehicle is such that the vehicle may be driven under power.
Patent GB-2489492-A (GB)
Title: Positioning assembly for a surgical instrument
Inventor: MAIN DAVID
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2011-03-31
Abstract: The positioning assembly comprises a base member 20 comprising a skin contact surface (22) and an opening 32 for the elongated shaft, a rotating assembly 26 configured to rotate relative to the base member about a rotation point located below the skin contact surface and a further opening 34, 36, 38. The assembly also comprises a locking mechanism 42, 44, 50, 52 for locking the position of the positioning assembly on the elongated shaft and for locking the orientation of the rotating assembly relative to the base member. The assembly is used with a surgical instrument which has an elongated shaft defining a longitudinal axis, for example a minimally invasive surgical instrument. In use, the elongated shaft of the surgical instrument will exert stress on the abdominal wall as the shaft is moved relative to abdominal wall. This stress is reduced if the rotation point is below the skin of the patent and the reduced stress allows easier movement of the surgical instrument.
Patent GB-2491129-A (GB)
Title: Rocket launched rotary wing air vehicle
Inventor: GREEN JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B64C27/00
Filed: 2011-05-23
Abstract: A rocket or ballistic launch rotary wing air vehicle 100 has an elongate body 10 with a detachable propulsion system 112 at a lower end. Towards an upper end is a first rotor system 104 including a plurality of rotor blades 106 and a second rotor system 108 including a plurality of rotor blades 110. The top of the body is furnished with a nose cone 122. Each rotor system has a pitch mechanism 700 comprising a rotor head 702 mounted on a rotor hub 704. The rotors 106/110 are coupled to the rotor head 702 via a flap hinge that includes a flap hinge pivot pin 708 and a rotor axle 720 bearing. A rotor grip 740 clamps the root of a blade 106/110 and is connected to a pitch control linkage 754 which includes a pitch control rod 766. The vehicle can be delivered quickly to an area of operation by rocket launch and thereafter operate as an unmanned helicopter.
Patent GB-2480911-A (GB)
Title: A locking device wherein a shield protects the locking member from external magnetic influences
Inventor: NOMICHI DAISUKE
IPC: E05B83/00
Filed: 2011-05-25
Abstract: A locking device 1 has a locking member (e.g. a locking bar / bolt) 201a arranged to move between a locked and unlocked position and a shield 21 which serves to prevent an external magnetic field from influencing movement of the locking member. Ideally the locking device is provided to lock a steering wheel of a vehicle, the locking device preferably being key operated K and comprising a rotor 112 and tumblers. The magnetic shield / shroud 21 protects the locking bolt by dispersing and redistributing the magnetic field. Preferably the shield/ guard is made of a magnetic metal material, e.g. steel. As such, a thief attacking the lock with a magnet will not be successful in unlocking the vehicle. An independent claim relates to a steering locking device wherein a shield intersects and blocks an extended line of the locking bar movement direction. (This prevents a direct axial line between a magnet and the locking bar.)
Patent GB-2492417-A (GB)
Title: Pipe repair kit
Inventor: MANNING JOHN PATRICK
IPC: F16L55/168
Filed: 2011-07-01
Abstract: A pipe repair kit (10), eg. for repairing leaks in fuel oil pipelines, especially welded flange joints (4) therein, comprises: a segmented housing (12) for receiving the pipe or pipe joint (4) to be repaired, the housing (12) comprising a plurality of, especially three, articulated segments (12a, 12b, 12c) for placement around the pipe or pipe joint (4); securement means (40, 42, 44), eg. in the form of a flexible coupling such as a linking plate (40), for flexibly securing the articulated segments (12a, 12b, 12c) of the housing (12) together around the pipe or pipe joint (4) once they have been draped or placed therearound; and tensioning means (30) for surrounding the secured segmented housing (12) and clamping the segments (12a, 12b, 12c) thereof into clamping and sealing relationship with the pipe or pipe joint (4). The tensioning means preferably comprise one or more tensioning elements (30), eg. single- or multi-strand metal wires, each of which is shortenable in situ and thus tightenable around the housing segments (12a, 12b, 12c), by means of a respective turn buckle (60, 62, 64) or similar-acting tightening device. Thus, as the segmented housing (12) is clamped into place around the pipe or pipe joint (4) by the tensioning (by operation of the turn buckles (60)) of the tensioning wires (30), each of the segments (12a, 12b, 12c) exerts its clamping force principally, or predominantly, generally substantially radially inwardly of the pipe or pipe joint (4), in the manner of a wedge.
Patent GB-2480197-A (GB)
Title: Drive sleeve and sealing mechanism for non-rising stem gate valve
Inventor: MOSMAN BRADLEY WAYNE
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 2010-01-12
Abstract: A non-rising stem gate valve is provided that includes a drive sleeve (30) disposed between the gate (32) and the stern (18). The drive sleeve is coupled to the stem and isolates the moveable connection between the sleeve and the stem from fluid in the valve. The drive sleeve is also coupled to the gate such that movement of the drive sleeve along the stem moves the gate between the open and closed positions of the valve. Systems and methods incorporating the non-rising stem gate valve are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2480792-A (GB)
Title: Rapid oligo probes
Inventor: SATTERFIELD BRENT C
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2010-03-02
Abstract: Disclosed are methods, rapid probes, and kits for general purpose nucleic acid detection.
Patent GB-2493402-A (GB)
Title: Portable safe entry and exit system for manholes or the like
Inventor: MURRAY TERENCE MICHAEL
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: A portable safe entry/exit system for a manhole or the like includes a hollow receiver sleeve 2 cast or retrofitted proximate the access opening. A portable ladder consists of a main post 3, that has attached to it two vertical rails 4 which hold horizontal rungs 5. The main post can be inserted into the hollow receiver sleeve allowing the horizontal rungs of the portable ladder to be used as an extension of ladder rungs or wall mounted steps below. The vertical rails are attached to the post by horizontal strengthening bars 6. The system also includes a folding safety barrier 7 that can be attached to the portable ladder. A rescue device or material winch can be mounted to the top of the post member.
Patent GB-2497968-A (GB)
Title: Switching very large numbers of power semiconductor devices in synchronisation
Inventor: SNOOK MARK
IPC: H02M1/08
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: A system for controlling very large numbers of power semiconductor switching devices to switch in synchronisation comprises a coordinating control system 110, 120 which communicates with a plurality of switching device controllers 130 to control the devices into a plurality of states including a fully-off state (Sat_OFF), a saturated-on state (Sat_ON), and at least one intermediate state (Active) between the fully-off and saturated-on states, synchronising the devices in the at least one intermediate state during switching. The intermediate state may be a ready-on state, where the switching device has a current intermediate between a fully-off current and a saturated on current. The intermediate state may be an active low voltage state, where the switching device supports a voltage intermediate between a fully-off voltage and a saturated-on voltage. The switching devices 132 may be high power devices, for example carrying hundreds of amps and/or voltages of the order of kilovolts. The switching devices may be IGBT, MOSFET or JFET type devices.
Patent GB-2498945-A (GB)
Title: Improved loop filter for phase locked loop (PLL)
Inventor: HUNT PETER
IPC: H03L7/093
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: In the prior art (fig.1) the choice of loop filter damping resistor and VCO Kv results in a compromise between random jitter, tuning range and stability. The present invention overcomes these limitations by providing a VCO with two independent control nodes connected to the filter. The present loop filter / VCO circuit comprises a damping resistor connected between a relatively high kv input node and a relatively low kv input node, and a loop filter capacitor coupled in series with the damping resistor. The relatively high Kv input node is at the junction between the damping resistor and the loop filter capacitor. This is a low-noise, stable node with a slow response to loop adjustment, and gives the PLL a wide tuning range without producing excess jitter. Signals from the two input nodes are combined in a transistor circuit (fig.3) which supplies the control input of a Voltage Controlled Oscillator. The invention reduces the effect of thermal noise generated in a resistor in the PLL loop filter.
Patent GB-2499005-A (GB)
Title: Clamping mechanism for beverage preparation machines
Inventor: DINGLE REBECCA
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2012-02-02
Abstract: A clamping mechanism 1 for a beverage cartridge 7 comprises a frame (2), a tray (3) suitable for receiving a beverage cartridge therein, a clamp (4) and an actuator (5). The tray is coupled to the frame to allow the tray to move between a brewing position and a loading position. The actuator is.pivotably connected to the clamp and the clamp is pivotably connected to the frame to allow the clamp to be pivoted between a clamped position and an unclamped position on rotation of the actuator relative to the frame. The tray is engagable with the clamp during movement of the tray into the loading position to move the clamp from the unclamped position to a raised position.
Patent GB-2501228-A (GB)
Title: Access flooring systems including pedestals with rigid support plates and floor panels.
Inventor: THIRKELL ANDREW
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: The support plate 20 is provided for a support pedestal 10 for use in supporting floor panels 80. The plate has a number of rigid locating tabs located at or towards the periphery of the plate and projecting out of the main plane of the plate from a support surface 40 of the plate. The locating tabs are sized and positioned such that, when the support plate is supporting floor panels 80 on the support surface of the plate, one of the locating tabs is positioned. between opposed side faces 90 of respective adjacent pairs of floor panels to locate said adjacent floor panels with respect to each other. Also claimed is a support plate which includes protrusions which extend from the plate in the main plane of the plate. Also claimed is a plate with a recess to receive a gasket that locates between a floor panel and the plate. Also claimed is a stringer rod for connecting adjacent pedestals comprising a plate together. The stringer rod may include a flexible coating. Also claimed are access flooring system comprising floor panels, pedestals, stringer rods and the described versions of the plate.
Patent GB-2499628-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing an aqueous fabric conditioning composition
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBERT ERIC
IPC: C11D1/62
Filed: 2012-02-23
Abstract: A method of producing an aqueous fabric conditioning composition comprises the steps of: 1) providing: a) an aqueous base formulation containing a quaternary ammonium fabric conditioning agent homogeneously distributed therein; b) an additive formulation which is a homogenous admixture of an amino functional silicone and a free oil perfume; and c) an encapsulated fragrance; and 2) admixing the aqueous base formulation, the additive formulation and the encapsulated fragrance to produce the fabric conditioning composition. Preferably the quaternary ammonium fabric conditioning agent is an ester quat [Stepanquat (RTM) GA90]. Preferably the amino functional silicone is Wacker (RTM) FC218 or FC203, or KF873 (Shin-Etsu Silicones). The fabric conditioner composition may additionally comprise a colourant, a stabilizer, and a viscosity modifier. By pre-mixing the amino functional silicone with the free oil perfume it is possible for step (2) of the method to be effected at ambient temperature and produce an aqueous fabric conditioning composition in which the encapsulated perfume is uniformly distributed without aggregation.
Patent GB-2493072-A (GB)
Title: Coupling a RF drive circuit to a quadrupole mass filter
Inventor: STEINER URS
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A mass spectrometer includes a fixed connection assembly representing the entire delivery path of RF signals from a RF drive circuit 202 to a quadrupole mass filter 220. The connection assembly consists of: a rigid conductor path which is devoid of flexible components such as a freestanding wires or flexible circuit boards; and includes at least one spring loaded contact pin 210, 222 arranged to have a prescribed amount travel and bias in a longitudinal direction, so as to maintain electrical connection between components such as an RF coil holder board 206, an RF base board 208, an RF detector board 212, and upper and lower quadrupole boards 216 & 218. Such an arrangement reduces the need for retuning when parts are removed or disturbed for testing or servicing, and provides a modular instrument in which components and connections are standardized and therefore interchangeable (see Figures 3 & 4).
Patent GB-2507343-A (GB)
Title: A heating apparatus for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: LOSANO FIORELLO
IPC: F01M5/00
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: The invention provides a heating apparatus 505 for an internal combustion engine 110 equipped with an engine oil circuit 525 which has an engine oil heat exchanger 520. The engine has a main pump 590 for circulating an engine coolant in a main coolant circuit 517, and an auxiliary pump 500 for circulating the coolant in an auxiliary coolant circuit 515 and which includes the engine oil heat exchanger. The main pump and the auxiliary pump are electrically connected to an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) 450 which can monitor an engine oil temperature in the engine oil circuit. The ECU can also energize the auxiliary pump if the monitored engine oil temperature value is lower than a predetermined threshold value. The oil temperature may be measured by a temperature sensor 385 connected to the ECU, and the ECU may both activate and deactivate the main pump.
Patent GB-2499490-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for identifying an alternative airport
Inventor: OTTO WILLARD KYLE
IPC: G01C23/00
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: The method includes the step of identifying a plurality of alternate airports based on static data associated with those airports, such as their distance from the aircraft. A further step involves identifying at least one preferred alternate airport from the plurality of alternate airports. The airports are prioritised based on dynamic data associated with them, such as visibility and traffic density information. The at least one preferred alternate airport is stored, and preferably presented to an operator of the aircraft. The static data for the airports may include information such as runway parameters, and the dynamic data may include information regarding the runway condition. The system allows pilots to quickly decide where to land their aircraft when it is diverted from an original destination airport.
Patent GB-2513579-A (GB)
Title: Power efficient image sensing apparatus, method of operating the same and eye/gaze tracking system
Inventor: SKOGO M RTEN
IPC: H04N5/343
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: An image sensing apparatus has a light sensitive area operable in an active mode (ActM) wherein image data can be read out and a standby mode (StdBM) wherein image data cannot be read out. A control signal sets the area in the active or standby mode such that the area operates in the active and standby modes in a cyclic manner during an operation period (top) (120). Preferably the operation period encompasses multiple data frame read-outs of image data from the light sensitive area. The image sensing apparatus may be used in an eye / gaze tracking system. Significant power savings are achievable using this method of image sensor operation.