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Patent GB-2471921-A (GB)
Title: Baseball cap with liner
Inventor: TOURAY AMS AMADOU
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 2010-02-04
Abstract: A baseball cap includes an inner hat 1 made of tension flexed stretchable porous material design built inside the outer cap 3. The inner liner holds the user's hair firmly to the scalp due to its tension/stretchable nature and may be modified to cover and hold the users complete hair over the scalp (1, fig 2). The outer cap 3 is constructed at a higher elevation above the scalp to create an air chamber 4. The front of the cap 6 consists of a chamber (7, fig 3) for the insertion of a removable peak or visor stiffener (7b, fig 5) so that the hat may be machine washed.
Patent GB-2477722-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY
IPC: B60C23/02
Filed: 2010-02-10
Abstract: A method, program and system of tyre monitoring of a vehicle 1 is described. The tyre pressure and a tyre temperature is monitored for at least one tyre of the vehicle. A user alarm is activated the tyre temperature of any monitored tyre of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined temperature, regardless of the tyre pressure of the monitored tyre. The monitored tyre may be that of an auxiliary vehicle 2 from the main vehicle 1.
Patent GB-2469738-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle windscreen-mounted wireless camera for detecting road traffic signs
Inventor: BURY HENRYK
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2010-04-21
Abstract: Vehicle-mounted image capture device, such as a camera, that identifies, evaluates and classifies image elements, such as road signs, and wirelessly transmits a signal indicative of the image element to a receiver that matches the signal to a memory-stored library symbol which is displayed on a screen. The image processor may detect road traffic signs such as maximum speed limit signs. A GPS module may allow the vehicle's instantaneous speed to be determined from satellite position data and this speed may be compared with the detected road speed limit and an optical and audible warning signal may be initiated if the speed limit is exceeded. The camera may have first-in first-out (FIFO) memory which stores video images over a time period and overwrites them continuously with new images. The camera may be mounted in a bi-partite housing and pivoted depending on the angle of inclination of the vehicle's windscreen. The display may be part of a mobile telephone hands-free kit. The processor may also detect pedestrians and act as a road safety device.
Patent GB-2479924-A (GB)
Title: Torrefaction Process
Inventor: DODSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C10B53/02
Filed: 2010-04-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the torrefaction of a biomass feedstock for the production of a biofuel, the process comprising: torrefaction of a biomass feedstock in a toroidal bed reactor 1, wherein the toroidal bed reactor comprises a reaction chamber 3 with a substantially circumferentially directed flow of fluid E generated therein to cause the biomass feedstock to circulate rapidly about an axis of the reaction chamber in a toroidal band, and to heat the biomass feedstock, wherein the fluid comprises gas or gases introduced into the reaction chamber and wherein the chamber is maintained under an oxygen-depleted atmosphere. The chamber may comprise a plurality of outwardly radiating inclined fluid inlets 9 at or adjacent the base of the chamber and wherein fluid is directed through the fluid inlets to generate the circumferentially directed flow of fluid within the chamber.
Patent GB-2471764-A (GB)
Title: Gas measuring system with inductive power
Inventor: BARTEN STEFAN
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2010-07-06
Abstract: A gas measuring system 1 comprises a mobile gas measuring unit 2 having a battery 6 and at least one sensor 8, 9, 10, 11 for sensing a gas concentration, a base station 3 for the mobile unit 2, and interfaces 7 for transmitting electrical energy from the base station 3 to the battery 6 of the mobile unit. The transmission of energy is by induction or electromagnetic waves to charge the battery 6. Further RF or infra red links between the base station and mobile unit may transfer control/measurement data. Transmission of electrical energy from the base station to the mobile unit is performed reliably and safely even when explosive gases are present. A second wireless system 26, 27 may also transfer energy between a charge unit 4 and the base station 3.
Patent GB-2480892-A (GB)
Title: A dumbbell assembly with wings
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-LONG
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2010-11-02
Abstract: A dumbbell assembly includes a tube 1, a rod 2 rotatably received in the tube, and two rotary units 3 respectively connected to two ends of the rod. Each rotary unit has a wing 32 to which multiple weight members 4 are connected. The rod is rotated relative to the tube and the wings together with the weight members are rotated to generate centrifugal forces. Preferably the assembly includes connection ends 11, reception members 12, tubular portions 13 having spaces 14 which house bearings 15.
Patent GB-2485221-A (GB)
Title: Selection method in dependence on a line traced between contact points
Inventor: FRADKIN SIMON
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: A method of controlling a user interface comprising the steps of: detecting movement of a contact continuously between a first contact point 210 at which contact is made and a second contact point 212 at which contact is released; determining a state of a selection/de-selection mode of operation in dependence on: a line 208 traced between the first contact point and the second contact point traversing one of more objects 202, 204, 206 of an application layer; the first and second contact points not being coÂ­incident with an object of the application layer. The mode can be selection or deselection if the traversed objects or predetermined ones of such objects were unselected or selected prior to the detecting step, respectively. The objects traversed can be displayed in more application layers, which can be different from the layer in which first and second point contacts are detected. The mode of operation can be selection of objects for automatic deletion. The contact points can refer to a pointer, such as a digital pen or a finger, touching an interactive display surface, such as a touch sensitive surface, for example an electronic whiteboard.
Patent GB-2475970-A (GB)
Title: Low-power retro-reflective communication system
Inventor: LARSEN TY A
IPC: B82Y20/00
Filed: 2010-12-01
Abstract: Presented is a low-power retro-reflective communication system that reflects modulated light back in substantially the same direction as the light source using a retro-reflector. The light modulator in the retro-reflector modulates the light in response to a stimulus, such as an electrical communications stimulus 216 or an environmental stimulus. In embodiments, the retro-reflector is a corner-cube retro-reflector 306 and the modulator comprises a layer of photonic crystal 302 on one of the reflecting surfaces, or a spherical retro-reflector and the light modulator is a variably reflecting photonic crystal backing. The photonic crystal layer may comprise a plurality of photonic crystal beads.
Patent GB-2488120-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating communication between devices by requesting a status indicator of the ability of a second device to use a second communication method.
Inventor: CARTER PHILLIP
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: There is provided a method in a first communications device operable to communicate with a second device using a network supporting first (voice calls) and second different communication methods (e.g. video calls). The method comprises: allowing the first device to communicate with the second device using the first communication method; registering the first device on a service platform of the network; requesting from the service platform a second device status indicator of the ability of the second device to communicate using the second communication method; receiving the second device status indicator from the service platform; and, allowing the first device to communicate with the second device using the second communication method in dependence on the received second device status indicator. Aspects of the invention include the second device status indicator depending on at least one of: the current network connectivity or communication method capability of the second device; user status information; device hardware functionality; communication method QoS. Corresponding methods in a second communications device and service platform of a network are also provided as are devices adapted to perform the above method steps.
Patent GB-2492349-A (GB)
Title: Photonic assembly
Inventor: JANSSEN ADRIAN PERRIN
IPC: H01L25/065
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: A photonic assembly comprises a laser chip 302 having formed thereon a light emitting device. The chip is configured so that output light 310 is emitted from the device at an oblique angle relative to a nominal lasing axis of the chip. An optical unit for example, a spherical lens 311, is located adjacent the chip and configured to redirect (collimated beam 312) the output light to a direction generally parallel to the lasing axis of the chip. The chip (402, Figure 4) may have ten tunable lasers each emitting light (410, Figure 4) at an angle from the end of the chip. The light then enters a collimating lens array (411, Figure 4) which includes ten spherical lenses each of which collimates the output from an individual laser and redirect that light so that it travels as collimated beams (412, Figure 4) normal to window (414, Figure 4).
Patent GB-2495293-A (GB)
Title: Connecting a device to a network for simulating services
Inventor: HUSTER KARSTEN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A device is connected to a network to provide virtual services by way of emulation or simulation. Upon connection to the network the device is addressed and named 103-110 e.g. using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server and a Domain Name System (DNS) server. When the device receives a service discovery request 117, it responds with information regarding at least one of the virtual services 118, 120 instead of information about the actual services provided by the device. The invention allows emulation or simulation of different devices connected to a network, e.g. a device may respond with information on printing services and may simulate a printing process without actually having printing capabilities. This has the advantage that complex networks with different devices may be simulated in advance by providing virtual services of virtual devices.
Patent GB-2495324-A (GB)
Title: A method of verifying that an iris image is obtained of an authentic eye
Inventor: HOLLAND ANDREW
IPC: G06V10/145
Filed: 2011-10-07
Abstract: A method of verifying the authenticity of an eye provided for identification purposes in an iris recognition identification system is disclosed. The method enables the image capturing system to distinguish between an image obtained from a real and eye and from a photograph of an eye. The method comprises: illuminating the eye using an illumination source (15) to generate a specular reflection, or glare (37,39), in a pupil or iris region of the eye; capturing an image of the eye including the specular reflection; determining the position of the specular reflection formed in the pupil or iris region, from the captured image; and verifying the authenticity of the eye by comparing the determined position with an expected position for an authentic eye. The method may capture a sequence of images obtained by using different illumination sources (15a-15f).
Patent GB-2484800-A (GB)
Title: Support system for dynamoelectric machine
Inventor: DORSEY DAVID NORWOOD
IPC: H02K3/50
Filed: 2011-10-12
Abstract: A support system is provided for a dynamoelectric machine 200 having a stator 206 and stator bars 204, 205 connected to a connection ring assembly 230. The support system includes at least one stator bar support bracket 210 and one or more support rings 212 connected to the stator bars. A connection ring support bracket 230 supports the connection ring assembly 230. A mount assembly comprising the connection ring support bracket 240, resilient element 230, and fastenings 245 permits axial movement of the stator bars, the stator bar support bracket, the support rings, and the connection ring assembly due to thermal expansion experienced during operation of the dynamoelectric machine. The expansion may be accommodated for by springs 240 or low friction sliding contact pads 442 (e.g. PTFE material) The connection rings may be assembled outside the machine and a handling arrangement for the installation of the connection rings into the machine is also disclosed (fig 5-8 not shown). Lifting support blocks are located between banks of rings and a lifting beam attaches to lifting provisions provided on the support blocks.
Patent GB-2487323-A (GB)
Title: Electrical circuit with surge protection monitoring
Inventor: KITCHENER RENATO
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 2010-11-11
Abstract: An electrical circuit comprising a power supply, a load and a surge protection device adapted to protect said load and/or power supply from electrical fast transient events according to the requirements of IEC 61000-4-2 or 4 and which comprises a stress threshold, in which the electrical circuit further comprises a monitoring device adapted to monitor the current in said surge protection device and detect the breaching of said threshold by electrical fast transient events.
Patent GB-2502102-A (GB)
Title: Improved production of monocrystalline silicon
Inventor: FEFELOV OLEG
IPC: C30B11/04
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A method for crystalline silicon ingot by directional solidification comprises; providing a crystalline silicon seed layer 7 in a crucible 1, a periphery of the silicon seed layer defining peripheral surface facing an inner wall of the crucible, the periphery of the seed layer comprising at least one peripheral seed tile; providing silicon feedstock 8 above the seed layer; melting the feedstock and an upper part of the seed layer; directionally solidifying the molten silicon; wherein each of the peripheral seed tiles comprises a first {110} crystallographic plane aligned substantially parallel to an adjacent face of the inner wall of the crucible and a second {110} crystallographic plane which is normal to the direction of solidification. The first crystallographic plane may be aligned within 15 degrees of parallel to the adjacent face of the inner wall of the crucible. A loaded crucible for use with the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2502326-A (GB)
Title: An apertured cover for a cooking tray
Inventor: LANGSTON DARREN
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A cover 10 is mountable on a cooking tray 1 during preparation of a food product 2; the cover having an inner surface 11, an outer 12 surface and an edge portion 13 with a lip 14 along an outer edge, so as to restrict the cover from sliding relative to the cooking tray when mounted thereon. The cover has a number of apertures 15 arranged in a spaced out pattern on the surface thereof. The apertures are formed by cutting horizontal linear cuts in the surface of the cover. The upper edge 16 of the cut is bent inwards from the cover, and the lower edge 17 of the cut is bent outwards, thus forming an inner 18 and an outer 19 lip respectively. The cover may comprise an engagement means which engages with the cooking tray when the cover is in use. The engagement means may partially circumscribe the outer edge of the cover and may comprise a raised edge which is formed on at least part of the outside edge of the engagement means. The engagement means may also comprise a fluid retention means 22 to prevent fluid from exiting the cooking tray.
Patent GB-2492925-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for message placement in document white space
Inventor: DEW DONALD
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: A computer generated method disclosed. The method includes examining a print job data stream spooled in a spooled print production file, identifying one or more white space regions within documents in the print production file accessing an external source for selection of an advertisement to insert into each of the white space regions and inserting an advertisement into each of the white space regions.
Patent GB-2508431-A (GB)
Title: A sign bracket
Inventor: SCOTT IVAN
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2012-12-03
Abstract: A sign bracket for a planar sign comprising first and second jaw members 3 and 4 defining an elongate channel 34 between. The channel 34 is arranged to receive a sign board. A closure means 6 is provided to secure the sign in position. The closure means may be a grub screw 6, screwed through first and second jaws to grip the sign. There may be a cover 2 secured over the bracket. Preferably the bracket includes an elongate base arranged to affix to a wall or similar surface and the jaws may extend at right angles to the base. The cover may include a light source such as an LED light to illuminate the sign.
Patent GB-2510807-A (GB)
Title: Application of braking force during engine force disengagement
Inventor: RINDFLEISCH DAVID
IPC: B60T7/12
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: The forces transmitted to wheels/tracks of a vehicle, preferably a work machine such as a construction vehicle etc, is controlled by a brake application method. The method includes receiving an electrical indication that a first brake is engaged 500, such as by a user pressing his foot to a service brake. The method further includes electrically transmitting an instruction to apply force restricting movement of the wheels, such as force exerted from a brake, in an amount above a first threshold, such as an amount necessary to unilaterally prevent movement 530. The method also includes electrically transmitting an instruction to reduce force being applied to the wheels from a transmission while the brake force above the first threshold is applied 540. A method receiving instructions of transmission disengagement and then instructing a first brake to apply above a threshold amount is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2498457-A (GB)
Title: Clothes treating apparatus with detecting device for insertion of filter
Inventor: KIM JEONGYUN
IPC: D06F39/10
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: The clothes treating apparatus such as a drying machine 1 includes a cabinet 11 with a drum 16 having an opening 15 for clothes to be introduced and drawn out therethrough. A filter assembly (70, Figure 3) is arranged to filter off foreign materials or lint contained in air discharged out of the drum. A filter guide 30 is formed to mount the filter assembly. A filter insertion detecting device includes either of an electrode sensor (100, Figure 4), a switch (300, Figure 12) or a magnet (410, Figure 19) movable in response to insertion of the filter assembly into the filter guide so as to generate a contact signal. The electrode sensor may include a printed circuit board and terminal.
Patent GB-2500968-A (GB)
Title: Extended applications of multimedia content previews in the cloud-based content management system
Inventor: LOCKHART KIMBER
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: Systems for providing previews of files stored in an online content management system with collaboration environment and permitting a user to annotate the previews on a transparent layer, the annotations preferably being stored separate to the previews and the files. The system further tracks the frequency of access of content in previewed documents and provides a visual representation, such as using a duration map, of the frequency with which sections in a document was viewed.
Patent GB-2500792-A (GB)
Title: Wooden bat with metal hitting face
Inventor: RANA RAGUNATH
IPC: A63B59/06
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A ball-game bat includes a body with a handle portion and a hitting portion. At least part of the hitting portion has an external face formed of a metal or metal alloy such that the metal or alloy forms the striking surface which contacts the ball, and at least part of the body of the bat is formed of wood. The bat is preferably a baseball, softball or cricket bat. In a preferred embodiment the bat comprises a handle 10, core 12 and cap 8 of wood, with tubular sleeve 22 of metal or metal alloy disposed within recess 20 formed around the core and held in place by wooden cap 8. Cap 8 may alternatively be formed of metal or alloy. The bat may comprise a number of metal or alloy tubes (26, 28, fig. 5) provided at spaced intervals along the hitting portion. The handle may include parts formed of metal or alloy. In an alternative embodiment (not shown) the handle and cap are formed from wood, and the hitting portion comprises a solid metal or alloy cylinder joined at respective ends to the handle and cap. A method of forming a bat is also claimed.Â
Patent GB-2514085-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for securely providing postal address data to client devices
Inventor: FORREST CHARLES
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A method of securely providing postal address data to a requesting client device includes storing, at a server, a plurality of number items each indicative of a mobile telephone number and associated with at least one respective address item indicative of postal address data. Preferably the stored items also include an indication that at least one mobile phone number is an authorized connection of another mobile telephone number. A requesting client device sends an address item request 301 to the server including a target key indicative of a mobile telephone number; the request may also include an access key indicative of the mobile telephone number of the requesting client device. The server identifies a respective address item 303 associated with a number item indicative of the mobile telephone number indicated by the target key in the request received from the client. Preferably the server also determines 304/5 whether the mobile telephone number indicated by the access key is an authorized connection of the mobile telephone number indicated by the target key included in the request. Preferably in response to successful authentication of the request; sending a data package 306 including at least a part of the postal address data indicated by the respective address item from the server to the requesting client device.
Patent GB-2505548-A (GB)
Title: Mobile computing device with specific features to assist visually impaired users
Inventor: NUOVO FRANK
IPC: H04M1/72481
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: A mobile computing device 1, such as a smartphone or tablet, includes a physical feature 2, 3 which defines the centre-line of the device across the short and/or long axes of the device. The physical feature may be a ridge and may be distinctly coloured. The body of the device may have a left-right asymmetrical shape. The device may include a front facing speaker grill with multiple front-facing audio outputs that lie adjacent to keys of a physical keyboard. The keys may provide haptic feedback. Upon touching a physical key, the device may provide both visual and audio confirmation feedback. The device (193, fig. 19) may have a separate camera (191) connected via a flexible leash (192). The device may include a drop sensing app that automatically triggers an audible alert to assist the user in locating the device after it has been dropped. The device may have multiple microphones to accurately detect a tap sources location on the device casing. Colour sensing software may be included on the device. The device may include a keyboard in which all physical keys on the same row provide different touch feedback sensations from adjacent keys.