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Patent GB-2489753-A (GB)
Title: Power generation system
Inventor: BROWN NEIL
IPC: F01K23/10
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: The system comprising an engine 10, a main electrical generator 12 coupled to the engine for generating electrical power, a heat recovery unit 16 for converting heat from the engine to mechanical energy, and a second electrical generator 12 coupled to the heat recovery unit for generating electrical power from the mechanical energy of the heat recovery unit. A voltage and frequency conversion circuit 14 is provided for combining the electrical power produced by the main electrical generator with the electrical power produced by the second electrical generator to produce an electrical output.
Patent GB-2493175-A (GB)
Title: A ball valve having a recessed cutting area
Inventor: TENNANT ALISTAIR
IPC: E21B29/04
Filed: 2011-07-27
Abstract: A ball valve includes a housing, a ball seat arranged in the housing and a ball member 44a mounted within the housing and being rotatable relative to the ball seat between open and closed positions. The ball seat and ball member 44a define respective through bores 52a each having a bore edge 56a, wherein the bore edge 56a of at least one of the valve seat and ball member 44a defines a recessed cutting region 76 for cutting a body extending at least partially through the valve upon closure of the ball member 44a.
Patent GB-2495267-A (GB)
Title: Ink storage unit for a continuous inkjet printer
Inventor: BANKS PAUL JEROME
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2011-07-28
Abstract: An ink storage unit 4 for a continuous inkjet printer comprising an ink supply port, an ink refill port 3 and a breather hole 1. The ink supply port has a stopper 2 that is pierced by a needle of an ink delivery duct (Fig.1) which transfers ink for the ink storage unit to the printhead. The breather hole 1 allows air to enter the ink storage unit 4 and the refill port 3 is used to refill the ink storage unit 4 when ink in the unit is depleted.
Patent GB-2483003-A (GB)
Title: Control of DC-DC converters in valley current mode
Inventor: NOTMAN ANDREW
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A DC-DC converter comprises a high side switch 10, a low side switch 20, an inductor L and a switch control circuit. The turn-on of the high side switch is based on a comparison of at least a first signal indicative of the current flow in the inductor with a second signal indicative of a difference between the voltage at the output node and a target voltage. The converter operates in a discontinuous switching mode such that the low side switch may be turned off before the comparison of the first and second signals indicates that the high side switch should be turned on. The switch control circuit may be operable in a valley current mode which may have a continuous transition between a continuous switching mode where the high side switch is turned on when the low side switch is turned off, and a discontinuous switching mode where the low side switch is turned off before the high side switch is turned on.
Patent GB-2487639-A (GB)
Title: A portable hygiene device
Inventor: SIDHARTA IONA
IPC: A47K7/00
Filed: 2012-01-18
Abstract: A portable hygiene device 6 comprising a container 1 adapted to receive a cleansing matter thereinto and having a sealable pouring device 2 for releasing said cleansing matter from the container and further having absorbent material (5, Fig 1) attachable thereto. In use, cleansing matter is released from the container and the absorbent material acts to absorb excess cleansing matter from the skin after use. The container may include a recess 4 to accommodate a portion of absorbent material and wherein the pouring device and recess are sealable. The container 1 may be a jug with a handle 7.
Patent GB-2487879-A (GB)
Title: Colouring tin
Inventor: WOODS TRISH
IPC: C23C22/58
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A method of colouring the surface of a tin-containing article, wherein the method comprises contacting the surface of the article with a solution comprising a thiosulphate, preferably under neutral or acidic conditions. The thiosulphate is typically a sodium or potassium thiosulphate aqueous solution. A weak acid is preferably provided such as acetic acid and the solution may further comprise an aldehyde/ketone, polyol and /or a copper salt. In one embodiment, the solution contains sodium thiosulphate and citric acid and further comprises a copper salt, together with acetone and/or glycerol. The method is preferably conducted at elevated temperatures, in particular by heating the solution to a temperature of 45Â°C to 85Â°C. The tin article may be pewter or another alloy of tin. A method of identifying an elevation in temperature in a tin article, comprises monitoring the colour of the surface of a tin article, wherein at least a portion of the surface has been treated at ambient temperature by the above method.
Patent GB-2503494-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger comprising a fibre reinforced polymer composite
Inventor: HUCKER MARTYN JOHN
IPC: F28F21/06
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: The heat exchanger 11 is at least partially comprised of a fibre reinforced polymer composite (FRPC) 14 having at least one elongate void 17. The FRPC is formed of at least one layer of fibre substantially encapsulated in a binder matrix. The elongate void is arranged to receive a heat exchange medium, which may be a fluid 19. The heat exchanger may have a thermal insulation layer 16 to prevent thermal transfer of energy from the fluid to a surface 18 of the heat exchanger. A thermally conductive layer 15, such as a metallic fabric, foil or mesh, may be provided to permit rapid conduction of thermal energy. The elongate void may be created by providing a low melting temperature metal alloy (38a, figure 4a), which is melted and poured out of the FRPC heat exchanger to provide the elongate void. Alternatively, the elongate void may be created by use of a sugar paste that is removed by hot water. The heat exchanger suitable as a heat exchanging panel on a vehicle, vessel or craft, and is lighter and stronger than conventional metal panels.
Patent GB-2503949-A (GB)
Title: An agent for promoting osseointegration of implants
Inventor: UHR GUNTER
IPC: A61C5/70
Filed: 2012-07-14
Abstract: An agent for use in improving or promoting osseointegration or soft tissue sealing of a ceramic or metallic implant, wherein the agent comprises trisodium citrate, citric acid, monobasic sodium phosphate, dextrose and adenine. Preferably the agent is dissolved in water to form an aqueous solution and provides at least one coating on the implant, obtainable by immersing the implant in the agent. The surface of the ceramic or metallic implant is preferably hyperhydrophilic. Also claimed is the use of said agent for coating a ceramic or metallic implant, the implant itself having at least one coating of said agent, and a kit for use in a method of installing a ceramic or metallic implant and said agent. The invention preferably relates to dental implant technology for dental supports carrying tooth-like crowns.
Patent GB-2504737-A (GB)
Title: Load balancing in SAP (RTM) system
Inventor: OLIVER CRAIG
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2012-08-08
Abstract: Load balancing in SAP (RTM) system 10 comprising memory 12, central processor 16, and data processors 14-n, wherein: each data processor processes an interval of data and outputs results stored in memory; central processor selects set of data-processors to process data intervals for program instances requested by user 18-n. Central processor 16: analyses load of system decreasing number of processors in the set if load is greater than threshold; monitors total number of SAP processors and allocates subset of processors to achieve predetermined load; reallocates processors in response to new request, or alteration in total number of processors. User can request to query database 12, central processor 16 identifies data to be processed and causes them to be divided into intervals. By storing output of each processed interval central processor load-balances when receiving data-processing requests and alters load distribution responding to further requests or changes in availability of data-processors.
Patent GB-2494033-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit temperature sensor
Inventor: LIVERSAGE JOHN HEWITT
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2012-08-10
Abstract: A temperature sensor comprises a body of polycrystalline superhard material 2, such as polycrystalline diamond PCD or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride PCBN. This comprises a plurality of intergrown grains and a binder phase, the polycrystalline material defining a plurality of interstices between the grains, the binder phase being distributed in a plurality of the interstices. The sensor further comprises two or more electrodes 10 attached to or embedded in the body of polycrystalline material arranged to measure bulk resistance of the polycrystalline superhard material between the electrodes, the measured resistance being indicative of the temperature of the body of polycrystalline material. The body of polycrystalline material may be incorporated into a cutting element of such tools as earth boring drill bits that may be used in harsh environments such as during subterranean drilling.
Patent GB-2496503-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle having electrically actuated lock powered by solar panels
Inventor: HEBERER ANDREAS
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A motor vehicle door 2 has a movable lock 13 for locking or releasing the door opener, an electrically operated actuator 14 for driving the movement of the lock 13 and at least one solar cell 8 which supplies the actuator 14 with energy. Preferably the solar cell 8 is integrated into a handle 7 of the motor vehicle door 2 and an intermediate storage system 15 may be present which can be charged by the solar cell 8. The capacity of intermediate storage device 15 is preferably sufficient to actuate lock 13 at least once. Optionally a transmitter (17, 18; Figure 3), (20, 21; Figure 4) is present via which electric drive energy can be supplied for the actuator and which may be only effective in one direction.
Patent GB-2499308-A (GB)
Title: A switchable interdigital transducer in a SAW filter
Inventor: JAFFE MARK DAVID
IPC: H03H3/08
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: The fingers 22 of a movable electrode of an interdigital transducer (IDT) lie in a cavity above the piezoelectric layer 12 and are moved down to contact the layer 12, between the fingers 14 of a fixed electrode, by applying voltages to electrostatic actuator electrodes 16 or 24. Alternatively, the movable fingers 22 may be formed just above the layer 12 and the actuators used to move the fingers away from the layer 12 or to apply a downward pull-in contact force. The technique allows the switching into circuit of SAW filters without incurring the insertion loss caused by FET switches, or a reduction in Q factor. A SAW filter arrangement may be set to a desired frequency by activating or deactivating selected SAW filters.
Patent GB-2516281-A (GB)
Title: Optical apparatus and methods
Inventor: JONES ROBERT
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: Optical apparatus for measuring characteristics of a measurement object, the apparatus comprising an illumination portion and, detection portion and a processing portion. The illumination portion produces at least one pair of spatially separated areas of illumination for illuminating an optically rough surface of the measurement object to produce an associated light field. The light field produced by the illumination of the surface of the measurement object comprises a component associated with self-interference within one of the areas of illumination and a component corresponding to interference between the areas of illumination which is separable from the component comprising interference associated with self-interference. The detection portion receives light from the measurement object, directs the received light onto a detector, outputs signals from the detector dependent on the intensity of the detected light. The processing portion analyses the signals output by the detecting means to measure the characteristics of the measurement object.
Patent GB-2503834-A (GB)
Title: Waveform inversion using a response of forward modeling
Inventor: FUCK RODRIGO
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: Forward modeling is performed to compute a response of a target structure, the forward modeling accounting for distortion of a reflected signal from a reflector in the target structure. Waveform inversion is performed using the response of the forward modeling.
Patent GB-2519581-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method and computer program for sensing
Inventor: ASTLEY MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program wherein the method comprises: providing a first input signal to a sensor 50; measuring a first output signal 52 provided from the sensor in response to the first input signal and calculating capacitance 54 of the sensor from the first measured output signal; providing a second input signal to the sensor 56; measuring the output signal 58 provided from the sensor in response to the second input signal and calculating resistance 60 of the sensor from the second measured output signal; wherein the first and second input signals are provided at different times. The first and second input signals can be provided at a plurality of times. The first and second input signals can be provided alternately. The inputs can comprise of different pulse sequences. The first signal can cause the capacitor to be repeatedly charged and discharged. The sensor can be configured to provide a variable capacitance that varies in response to a first sensed parameter and a variable resistance that varies in response to a second sensed parameter. The first sensed parameter can comprise a conductive object in proximity to the sensor. The second sensed parameter can comprise an environment parameter e.g. temperature, light or humidity.
Patent GB-2519810-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle front structure
Inventor: BRAUNBECK BARDO
IPC: B60R19/18
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A vehicle front structure comprises a bumper beam 1 formed as a hollow body having open ends, and elongation members 13 inserted in said open ends. The bumper beam and/or elongation members may comprise extruded aluminium sections, with the elongation members having a horizontal symmetry plane. The bumper beam may comprise at least two compartments 7, 8 separated by a partition wall 5, where the elongation members have a slit 15 extending longitudinally so as to accommodate the partition wall in an overlapping region of said bumper beam and elongation members. The elongation members may have at least three compartments (23-25, figure 3), with the width of the central compartment (25) corresponding to the thickness of the partition wall. A support 17 may connect an end portion of one of the elongation members with a longitudinal chassis beam 9. It is intended that the elongation members will less easily break away from the bumper beam when impacted in a collision.
Patent GB-2504243-A (GB)
Title: Application Revocation
Inventor: REIJONEN ANTTI
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, there is provided apparatus, including: at least one processor; and at least one memory including executable instructions, the at least one memory and the executable instructions being configured to, in cooperation with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: receiving an application revocation request; confirming whether initiating an application revocation process is allowed; generating application revocation data once initiating the application revocation process has been allowed; storing the generated application revocation data to a reputation service network; and provide one or more revocation clients the generated application revocation data from the reputation service network in order to enable the one or more revocation clients revoking the application.
Patent GB-2505856-A (GB)
Title: Wastewater treatment using natural solid additives in activated sludge process
Inventor: LI FONG YAU SAM
IPC: C02F3/10
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to improve efficiency and stability of waste water treatment in activated sludge processes using a mixture of natural minerals as solid additives that function as a sludge carrier.
Patent GB-2513692-A (GB)
Title: Processing communication status information
Inventor: CALDWELL ANDREW
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: Measures for processing communication status messages in a telecommunications network which includes a plurality of signalling nodes 106 responsible for processing signalling information in the telecommunications network and a charging node 112 responsible for processing billing information in the telecommunications network. A communication status message is received (at node 110) from a signalling node in the plurality. The received communication status message includes first communication status information. Second communication status information is generated on the basis of at least the first communication status information. One or more communication status messages are transmitted to the charging node 112. The one or more transmitted communication status messages include the first communication status information and the second communication status information. The signalling nodes may be: CSCFs; SIP routers; SIP server; SIP Registrars; SIP Service Nodes; SIP proxies. In the case of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystems), a communication status message may comprise an Accounting Request (ACR). In particular, an IMS communication status message may comprise a START, EVENT, INTERIM or STOP message. Thus, network node 110 serves to ensure that charging node 112 receives a complete set of communication status messages associated with the event based service provided.
Patent GB-2523420-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining wireless charging requirements for a device
Inventor: MORRIS PAUL
IPC: H02J17/00
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: Wireless charging requirements for a device are determined by, at a wireless charger, detecting the presence of a device to be charged 54, transmitting a query requesting charging information from the device 56 and receiving a response containing the requested information 58. The requested information may be one or more of charging standard supported, charging frequency required, preferred charging rate, current charge status, and battery capacity. The presence of a device may be detected by receiving a signal transmitted by the device, which may comprise an audible, ultrasonic or optical signal, which may be done in response to a polling message transmitted by the charger. The polling message may be transmitted using a near field communications (NFC) protocol. The presence of a device may be detected by receiving a signal generated by a vibration sensor of the charger or by using a camera of the device and associated image processing software of the charger. The charging mode may be adjusted in accordance with the response from the device or in response to detecting the presence or removal of a device. Adjusting the charging mode may comprise increasing or reducing a charging field generated by the charger.
Patent GB-2526633-A (GB)
Title: Garment and method of manufacturing same
Inventor: LAU MUN CHEE ANGELA
IPC: A41C5/00
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: A bra includes a front panel 220 which comprises a first layer (204, figure 17), a second layer (202, figure 16), and a third layer between the first layer and the second layer. The third layer includes a piece of across-sling fabric 218 and two pieces of side-sling fabric 216 which collectively form a general H-shape. In use, the piece of across-sling fabric 218 extends across and compresses the breasts of the wearer towards the body. Meanwhile, the two pieces of side-sling fabric 216 support the breasts from the outer side of each. The outer fabric may be pre-moulded to form two cup shaped portions. Each layer is laminated using fabric and foam material, and is fixedly engaged by sewing, heat lamination or use of adhesive.
Patent GB-2528863-A (GB)
Title: Radiotherapy systems and methods
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN
IPC: H05H9/00
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: A radiotherapy system (10, Fig 1), and associated method for treating a patient using the system, comprises a patient support (12, Fig 1) and a linear accelerator 100, for generating a beam of therapeutic radiation directed towards a patient on the support, has a plurality of accelerating cavities 104a, 104b, 104c through which ionized particles are accelerated, the cavities having walls made of a superconducting material (such as niobium). The linear accelerator can be controlled to emit radiation pulses which are much longer than conventional radiation pulses, for example up to 1 second, such that a significant fraction of the overall dose for a course of treatment (even as much as 100% of the dose for a course of treatment) is delivered in a single pulse of radiation. The system may also include a rotatable gantry (14, Fig 1) with a radiation head (16, Fig 1) mounted on it and a controller (22, Fig 1) which controls the linear accelerator and/or the gantry, allowing pulses to be delivered over a range of angles.
Patent GB-2517611-A (GB)
Title: Touch pad, corresponding touch position determining unit and associated method
Inventor: BINSTEAD RONALD PETER
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a touch pad and a corresponding touch position determining unit (TPDU). The touch pad comprises a plurality of sensing elements that each extend in a first direction and are displaced from one another in a second direction, wherein the plurality of sensing elements is provided in a single layer. The TPDU comprises a sensing element configured to present an electrical property associated with one or more touch properties of one or more fingers along a length of the sensing element, the TPDU configured to: set an attenuation setting to a plurality of different attenuation settings; generate a plurality of touch signals, wherein each of the plurality of touch signals is generated in accordance with the electrical property at a different attenuation setting; and determine the one or more touch properties using the plurality of touch signals.
Patent GB-2523248-A (GB)
Title: Switch-free multi-cutting mode shearing tool
Inventor: CHOU HWEI-RUNG
IPC: B26B13/00
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: A switch-free multi-cutting mode shearing tool includes a shearer including a first handle 11 and a second handle 12 pivotally connected together, a cutter blade 13 pivoted to the first handle and having a cutting edge 131, an actuation portion 132 projecting between the first and second handles, an elongated slot 133 located in the actuation portion and a plurality of engagement grooves 136 located at one side inside the elongated slot, a link 14 pivoted to the second handle and having a movable end, and a pin 142 located at the movable end and inserted into and movable along the elongated slot and selectively engageable into one of the engagement grooves, and a pushing element 2 mounted at the second handle such that when closing the first and second handles, the pushing element is forced to touch and push the actuation portion of the cutter blade.
Patent GB-2534953-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable mount for a column
Inventor: GREGG REES HUGHES BENG
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: The swivel mount has a ground plate 3 with a first post 5, which may tubular; a number of captive bearings 10 on the upper surface of the plate; a second plate 11 is supported on the bearings and has a through-hole bordered by the vertical tube or mast 13, into which the first post extends; and a synthetic polymer tubular insert 16 positioned between the two posts. The mounting plate may be square in shape and have bolt holes located at each corner, and the second plate may be circular. The lower end of the second post may be flush with the underside of the second plate and the gap between the two posts may be around 5mm