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Patent GB-2482494-A (GB)
Title: Method for estimating an hydraulic dwell time between fuel injection pulses which corrects for injection timing delays
Inventor: MELIS MASSIMILIANO
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2010-08-03
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for estimating an hydraulic dwell time between a first injection pulse P and a second injection pulse M performed by a fuel injector of an internal combustion engine. The method comprises the steps of: deÂ­termining a value DTe1 of an electric dwell time between the first injection pulse P and the second injection pulse M; estimating a value ICDP of an injector closing delay between an instant in which an electric closing command of the first injection pulse P is generated and an instant in which the fuel injector closes; estimating a value IODM of an injector opening delay between an instant in which an electric opening command of the second injection pulse M is genÂ­erated and an instant in which the fuel injector opens. The method then calculates a value DTh of the hydraulic dwell time as a function of the electric dwell time value DTel, of the injector closing delay value ICDP and of the injector opening delay value IODM. Also disclosed is an internal combustion engine using the method and a computer program, program carrier and signal representing the computer program for carrying out the method.
Patent GB-2482720-A (GB)
Title: Slip resistant surface formulation and treatment
Inventor: WOOD BRIAN
IPC: B05D5/02
Filed: 2010-08-13
Abstract: A formulation for application to surfaces to provide increased slip resistance of the surface comprises less than 1 part ammonium bifluoride, less than 100 parts strong acid and 1000 parts water. The acid may be hydrochloric or phosphoric acid. The surface may be selected from ceramic tiles, glazed tiles, porcelain, marble and granite. Also shown is a method of increasing slip resistance of a surface by applying the formulation.
Patent GB-2482889-A (GB)
Title: Device for supporting a post comprising a sealing ring
Inventor: LEE JAMES ROTHWELL
IPC: E01F9/011
Filed: 2010-08-18
Abstract: A device for supporting a post 4 comprises a tubular body portion 1 which is installed in a supporting stratum 2, which may be the ground, and has an open end 3 adapted to receive the post. A collar portion 5 is attached to the open end of the body portion and has an opening to receive the post. A sealing ring 6 is seated in the collar portion, and a retention ring 7 comprising one or more sections is also seated in the collar portion. The retention ring comprises an opening 9 to receive the post and has a chamfered profile 10 that acts against the sealing ring such that the chamfer angle forces the sealing ring towards the post when mounted in the body portion to thereby grip the post inserted therein and retain the post in tight engagement. The retention ring may be formed of a singe piece or may be formed in two or more sections. The sealing ring may be formed of a deformable plastics material, which may form a watertight seal around the post when mounted in position.
Patent GB-2484115-A (GB)
Title: Selecting an optimum access point based on location
Inventor: SINGH SANTOSH
IPC: H04W48/20
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: Operating a mobile device 1 to selectively connect to a wireless network, comprising the steps of: monitoring the location of the mobile device, e.g. using GPS module 50; determining if the location is a known location; if the location is a known location, determining if there are known wireless network access points 4 associated with the location; and if there are known wireless network access points (hot-spots) associated with the location, selecting the best access point on the basis of a predetermined criterion, and enabling a wireless network transceiver to initiate communication with the selected access point. If no access points are available in a known area the wireless network transceiver is disabled to save power and battery life. Access points in the local vicinity are identified using local database 40 or remote database (45, figure 2). A Quality Indicator for each access point may be calculated based on an average Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and an average Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) for each access point. The access points may include Wi-Fi, WiMax or EvDo.
Patent GB-2480338-A (GB)
Title: Conditional compare instruction using a status register
Inventor: SEAL DAVID JAMES
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: An instruction decoder (Fig 1, 14) is responsive to a conditional compare instruction to generate control signals for controlling processing circuitry (Fig 1, 4) to perform a conditional compare operation. The conditional compare operation operates by assessing the current condition state of the processing circuitry (90). If the statement passes a test condition, then a compare operation is performed on a first operand and a second operand (100) and setting the current condition state to a result condition state generated during the compare operation (110). if the current condition state fails the test condition, then the current condition state is set to a fail condition state specified by the conditional compare instruction (120). The conditional compare instruction can be used to represent chained sequences of comparison operations or compound predicates where each individual comparison operation may test a different kind of relation between a pair of operands. The condition of the circuit is held in a status register (Fig 1, 15) and may take the form of a condition flag.
Patent GB-2485621-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible water bowl
Inventor: ROBINSON NIGEL
IPC: A01K7/00
Filed: 2010-12-22
Abstract: Collapsible water bowl comprising a deformable reservoir for holding water and a dish shaped receptacle. The dish shaped receptacle may be attached to the reservoir or formed within the formation of the reservoir and when void of water the device may be folded, rolled up and compacted to create an easy to conceal and carry device. The device may be provided with a valve and tubing for filling purposes. The device is lightweight and formed from a thin walled sheet material such as plastics or other flexible material.
Patent GB-2490097-A (GB)
Title: Combined hood and cover
Inventor: CHANG CHUNG JEN
IPC: G03B11/04
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: A hood-cover combination for a lens of a camera includes a hood 20 for detachable attachment to a portion of the camera around the lens. A frame 30 is rotationally located in the hood and two covers 40,50 are pivotally connected to the frame and two springs 60 bias the covers from the frame so that the frame is kept open.
Patent GB-2478225-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the density or viscosity of a sample using a multi-beam resonator
Inventor: DAY EMMA
IPC: G01N9/00
Filed: 2008-08-26
Abstract: A device for monitoring a change in the density and/or viscosity of a test sample using a multi-beam resonator comprising; a reaction chamber defining a volume for receiving and retaining a test sample; at least two resonant beam members 302, 303 within the reaction chamber; at least one vibratory element 307 positioned to cause the vibration of at least one of the resonant beam members; and at least one sensor means 307 for determining at least one parameter associated with the vibration of the resonant beam member. A mounting zone (d, Fig 6) of the multi-beam resonator is provided and the ratio of the total longitudinal length of the resonant beam members to the length of the mounting zone is in the range 1 to 9. The vibratory element and sensor means may both be piezoelectric devices and the device may form part of a test strip or test kit.
Patent GB-2481882-A (GB)
Title: Strap for sporting articles
Inventor: WALLER TOM
IPC: A44B11/04
Filed: 2011-06-03
Abstract: A strap for securing a garment or article to a wearer's/user's body, the strap comprising a first portion having a tensioner end, the tensioner end including and terminating at a tensioner 3. The strap further comprises a second portion 4 comprising a clip end, the clip end including and terminating at a clip 6. In use, the second portion passes through the tensioner and the clip is releasably securable onto the second portion. The clip is preferably movable along the second portion. The second portion may have indicia 32 provided along at least part of its length, and the tensioner may have a window 33 which allows at least one of the indicia to be visible. The strap may be used as a head strap for eyewear, particularly swimming goggles, or as a strap for hand paddles or kick fins.
Patent GB-2483533-A (GB)
Title: Gas safety monitor using phosphorescent material in a sol-gel
Inventor: BASHAM PAUL
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2011-06-15
Abstract: A dangerous level of gas safety monitor 10 for indicating a level of a target gas in an atmosphere comprises a sol-gel layer 16 incorporating a phosphorescent material exposed to the atmosphere. A light source 18 is enabled to stimulate the phosphorescent material and a detector 22 detects light emitted by the phosphorescent material. The relative phase shift or time delay between the detected light emitted by the phosphorescent material and the emitted light of the light source is determined and used to provide an output indicative of a level of the target gas in the atmosphere. In a further embodiment a pressure sensor 26 measures the pressure of the atmosphere and this measurement is used to determine a pressure corrected level of target gas. Further sol-gel layers or additional phosphorescent materials may be provided to detect additional target gases. Phosphorescent materials may be chosen based on collisional quenching properties.
Patent GB-2493907-A (GB)
Title: Downhole pulse-generation with phase shift control of reflected signal
Inventor: FORSTER IAN
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2011-08-15
Abstract: A downhole apparatus comprises a pressure pulse generator 84 and a pulse reflector 96 which reflects at least a portion of an incident pressure pulse from the generator 84 as a reflected pressure pulse with a phase shift with respect to the incident pressure pulse. The phase shift of the reflected pressure pulse with respect to the incident pressure pulse is controlled to determine the resultant amplitude of the pressure pulse. The frequency of the pressure pulses, the speed of transmission of the pressure pulses through the fluid and the separation of the pulse reflector 96 from the pulse generator 84 determines whether the generated and reflected phases are in or out of phase.
Patent GB-2494646-A (GB)
Title: Security lock for cap
Inventor: LOVELL SIMON NICHOLAS
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel such as a heating oil storage tank 100 having a security device 200 for preventing unauthorized filling or emptying of the vessel. The vessel comprises an aperture for filling or emptying the vessel. There is a cap 130 sized and shaped to cover the aperture and to engage with a part of the vessel through which the aperture extends such that the cap must be moved away from the surface to be removed from the vessel. The security device comprises a barrier 210 coupled to a support 220 to allow movement of the barrier between closed and open positions. In the closed position, the barrier spans at least part of the cap thereby preventing the cap from being removed from the vessel. In the open position, the barrier is clear of the cap to allow its removal. The security device further comprises a locking mechanism arranged to lock the barrier in the closed position. A locking mechanism 250 is arranged to lock the barrier in the closed position. The locking mechanism may be provided by a padlock.
Patent GB-2496207-A (GB)
Title: Engine generator having misfire detection and safety mode
Inventor: FÖRSTER JESPER
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2011-11-07
Abstract: An engine-generator comprises is disclosed comprising a generator 13 and an internal combustion engine 14 coupled to the generator 13 such that operation of the internal combustion engine 14 will generate electricity via the generator 13. A control system incorporating a misfire detection system 5 is provided, the misfire detection system 5 being arranged to monitor engine rotation speed in order to detect a misfire event during operation of the engine 1 wherein in response to an indication of the misfire event the control system initiates a safety mode of the engine-generator. The control system is capable of reacting to individual misfire events and provides sufficient sensitivity to enable use of a safety mode at an early detection stage. The safety mode can be used to switch off a misfiring cylinder and prevent damage to the engine generator.
Patent GB-2486952-A (GB)
Title: Making a reservoir
Inventor: ROWLEY WILLIAM W
IPC: B29C49/42
Filed: 2011-12-14
Abstract: A process for forming a reservoir 200 comprises blow-moulding a hollow cylindrical extrudate within a mould which may have a serpentine cavity. The extrudate has first and second openings through at least one of which pressurised gas is inserted to effect the blow moulding to expand a portion of the extrudate and to fill a cavity of the mould and form one opening to have a desired internal diameter 252. A portion of the extrudate is cross-linked, preferably with an electron beam, to set the internal diameter and give it shape memory characteristics. The internal diameter is enlarged, preferably to a diameter larger than a connection profile and the end of a connection profile is inserted into it. The internal diameter may be enlarged by insertion of the connection profile. An external stimulus such a temperature or time is applied to contract the internal diameter to compressively seal onto the connection profile. A second connection profile may be applied to the other end of the tube. Either of the connection profiles may include a barb 266. The reservoir may be used to chill water within a refrigerator. The connection profiles may be partially cross-linked before insertion.
Patent GB-2485112-A (GB)
Title: Differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: XU JEAN
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2010-07-19
Abstract: The present invention provides methods to promote the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into insulin producing cells. In particular, the present invention provides a method to produce cells capable of producing insulin following transplantation into an animal.
Patent GB-2485723-A (GB)
Title: Breathable film with internal viral and alcohol barrier layer
Inventor: CHEN YUHMING
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2010-07-28
Abstract: Multilayer breathable barrier films are provided. The films contain one or more layers of polymers without fillers in combination with at least two or more microporous breathable layers. The barrier layer provides a viral and alcohol barrier that can effectively allow moisture vapor to pass.
Patent GB-2489084-A (GB)
Title: Electrical impedance tomography with disconnected electrode
Inventor: GARBER YVO
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A method of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is specified where data analysis and reconstruction is possible when one or more electrodes are in a â  fault stateâ   A, i.e. are disconnected from the skin of a patient, is present. The method comprises identifying an electrode A which is not in contact with a subjectâ  s body as in a fault state, by measuring impedance; performing current injections in such a way that at least the electrode in a fault state A is skipped over 23, 24, 25; and determining voltage potentials in the region of the faulty electrode in such a way that the electrode in a fault state A is skipped over 23, 24, 25 at least once. The disconnected electrode A is skipped over 23, 24, 25 meaning that additional measurements are taken between electrode pairs e.g. CB, CD, EB surrounding the faulty electrode A. The resulting measurements mean there is no blind spot in the final EIT image cased by the faulty electrode.
Patent GB-2486124-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced introducer sheath
Inventor: RASMUSSEN ERIK EDELBOE
IPC: A61F2/84
Filed: 2010-11-18
Abstract: An elongate sheath element 12 for an introducer assembly 10 is described. The sheath element 12 has a flattened configuration e.g. oval, and an internal lumen wall 24 which is non-round in axial cross-section. At least one strengthening element 28 which is non-round in the axial cross-section of the sheath element 12 is provided within the sheath element 12, said strengthening element 28 designed to maintain the internal lumen wall 24 in its non-round configuration.
Patent GB-2487321-A (GB)
Title: Damascene gate having protected shorting regions
Inventor: ANDERSON BRENT A
IPC: H01L21/28
Filed: 2010-10-19
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to semiconductor devices and, more specifically, to damascene gates (100; Fig 1C) having protected shorting regions (60) and related methods for their manufacture. A first aspect of the invention provides a method of forming a damascene gate (100) with protected shorting regions (60), the method comprising: forming a damascene gate having: a gate dielectric atop a substrate (12); a gate conductor (40) atop the gate dielectric; a conductive liner laterally adjacent the gate conductor (30); a spacer between the conductive liner and the substrate (20); and a first dielectric atop the gate conductor (60); removing a portion of the conductive liner (30); and depositing a second dielectric (60) atop a remaining portion of the conductive liner (30), such that the second dielectric is laterally adjacent both the first dielectric and the gate.
Patent GB-2501068-A (GB)
Title: Cap for feeding bottle
Inventor: TOLLMAN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: A61J11/00
Filed: 2012-03-31
Abstract: The cap for a feeding bottle is made from flexible plastics material with a smooth exterior surface which is soft to a baby's lips and chin and has an upstanding nipple l open at the bottom and with an aperture 2 at the top. The underside of the cap is provided with a plurality of spaced shallow indentations 3a to 3e which are preferably of elliptical shape and arranged in concentric circles around the open end of the nipple.
Patent GB-2486386-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for switching optical channels
Inventor: MAROM DAN M
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2010-10-21
Abstract: An optical switching system is disclosed. The system comprises: input optics, for receiving light from at least one input optical port and separating the light into a plurality of optical channels to assign a separate optical path to each channel of each input optical port. The system further comprises an input steering array and an output steering array arranged such that the input steering array is imaged onto the output steering array, wherein the input steering array is configured to receive the separated light and steer each optical channel to an individual element of the output steering array. The system further comprises output optics, for receiving the optical channels from the output steering array and coupling the optical channels into at least one output optical port.
Patent GB-2492485-A (GB)
Title: Wireless control of an audio effects processor device
Inventor: CRAWFORD JOHN
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A control device 1 for the wireless control of an audio effects processor device 13 preferably comprises a wireless transmission device (4,7), a processor (3) and a user input device (2). The processor may output at least one control signal 12 in response to user input obtained, via wireless transmission such as internet radio, to the audio effects processor device, instructing the audio effects processor device to apply an audio effect to an audio signal. The audio signal may originate from a musical instrument such as an electric guitar 14 and the audio effects processor device may comprise an effects pedal, PC or audio mixing desk. Alternatively the audio effects processor device may be a TV set, mobile telephone, video games system or tablet computer. The user input device may include at least one of a foot pedal, button system, rotatable knob, motion sensor, touchpad, optical sensor, microphone or slider switch. The invention allow independent wireless placement of user controls, while keeping expensive audio effects hardware located in a secure place; it also can allow for simpler connections with less risk of tripping over multiple leads.
Patent GB-2490059-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the information available to a user of a motor vehicle according to vehicle speed
Inventor: POWELL RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B60K28/10
Filed: 2012-07-09
Abstract: Altering access to the information provided by an on board integrated electronic user manual in a vehicle according to the vehicle speed being above or below a speed threshold. The information may be provided by audible output and/or a visual display which may be a graphical user interface. The type of information available for selection via the graphical user interface may be restricted and the restriction might be to supply the user with only audible information or only visual information via a graphical user interface, or GUI. Parent application GB2459689 claims a GUI user manual system for a vehicle in which the type and specification of the vehicle is identified with a configuration code that is used to filter subsequently loaded information so that only relevant information to the vehicle is available to the user.
Patent GB-2505508-A (GB)
Title: Complementary bets in games of chance
Inventor: GEORGIOPOULOS GEORGE
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 2012-09-04
Abstract: A computer or computer system for operating a game of chance, the computer or computer system comprising at least one processor, means for receiving a plurality of bets from players; and memory for storing the received bets, wherein the computer or computer system is operable under the control of at least one processor to offer bets of chance of any explicit odds, and guarantee the probability of winning, and to conduct a draw to determine one of more winning bets from said plurality of received bets stored in memory in accordance with said guaranteed probability of winning. Methods of receiving a plurality of bets and combining them into a two dimensional shape are also outlined, along with computer betting exchanges used in conjunction with these methods.
Patent GB-2507475-A (GB)
Title: Extendible carrier
Inventor: BROWN S J
IPC: A45C3/04
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: A carrier comprises at least one extendible side connecting a base to at least one handle, wherein the at least one extendible side defines and provides a basket, and the base supports a freely rotating ball. The carrier is particularly useful for the carrying of shopping.
Patent GB-2506191-A (GB)
Title: Optical rotating joint used with an optical changeover switch
Inventor: PESCOD CHRISTOPHER RALPH
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: An optical rotating joint 2 provides redundancy for camera sensor signals to be passed through an optical rotating joint 2 by passing signals from a plurality of camera sensors 28, 30 via an optical changeover switching arrangement 70 to the optical rotating joint 2; and/or passing signals for a plurality of camera sensors 28, 30 toward the camera sensors 28, 30 from the optical rotating joint 2 via an optical changeover switching arrangement 70. The 10 signals may be sensor control signals or sensor output signals to/from a plurality of sensors 26, 28, 30, for example camera sensors. The apparatus may have one or more wavelength division multiplexer 68 and/or wavelength division demultiplexer 66. The device may convert electrical signals to and from optical signals and may use optical circulator 64.