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Patent GB-2467424-A (GB)
Title: Managing overload in an Ethernet network by re-routing data flows
Inventor: MINKENBERG CYRIEL JOHAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to data flow overload management in an Ethernet network, the network comprising nodes connected to define various data flow paths. Data flows from a first, congested path are re-routed to another, uncongested path of the network when an overload condition is detected (see the dashed line in fig. 1B). The data flow overload may be detected on the basis of at least one overload event sent in the network such as a congestion notification, link-level flow control event or a combination of the two. The invention takes advantage of multi-path capability offered by, for example, data centre networks. Re-routing data flows to different paths provides a spatial alternative to the sole temporal reaction (rate reduction mechanism) usually provided in Ethernet networks.
Patent GB-2478938-A (GB)
Title: Coupled transmission line resonator band-pass filter with transversely rotated resonators for improved selectivity
Inventor: COBB GARY RAYMOND
IPC: H01P1/203
Filed: 2010-03-24
Abstract: A radio frequency, coupled transmission line, band-pass filter composed of a cascade of transversely rotated electro-magnetic resonators along the length of a conducting tube providing for both adjacent and non-adjacent couplings so as to create real frequency transmission zeros and hence a more selective band-pass response together with an in-line configuration.The present invention uses a hollow conducting tube of polygonal or circular cross section and in line cascade of resonant rods all of which lie in a common centre line extending along the length of the tube. Any one of the cascade of resonant rods may be rotated by specified amounts, in the plane of the conducting tubes cross section, so as to create not only coupling to its most immediate neighbour but also to non-adjacent resonant rods further along the cascade.
Patent GB-2471770-A (GB)
Title: Coanda craft with spin control
Inventor: WHITCHER LEE
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2010-07-06
Abstract: A Coanda craft comprising an impeller 2 for generating a jet of fluid; a shroud 3 causes the jet to flow over a lift producing surface 1 which is shaped and positioned so as to cause a diversion of the jet from a radial direction to an axial direction. The craft further comprises an adjustable aerofoil control surface 6A,6B and an associated means for adjustment (14, fig. 6) to prevent or control the spin of the craft. A portion 6A of the aerofoil control surface is located upstream of the lift producing surface 1; the upstream portion of the aerofoil control surface is angled (O, fig. 3B) away from a radial direction towards, or inline with, or beyond the direction of flow emanating from the impeller. The geometry of the aerofoil control surface may be altered. The aerofoil control surface may comprise a vane having a hinged portion 6B hinged to a downstream edge of a stator portion 6A. The shroud may extend circumferentially about the impeller so as to define a duct within which the impeller resides.
Patent GB-2484890-A (GB)
Title: Ring cam ensuring smooth follower handover between segments
Inventor: RAMPEN WILLIAM HUGH SALVIN
IPC: F01B1/06
Filed: 2010-08-17
Abstract: A ring cam for a fluid-working machine comprises plural segments 5, 7 having piston facing surfaces 15, 16 together defining a working surface. The segments comprise leading and trailing end cooperating formations each having a potion of the working surface, which each inter-engage with respective adjacent formations and which are recessed from the working surface towards their respective ends or cross at less than 180 degrees. The cooperating formations interlock and rollers are thereby handed over smoothly from one segment to the next irrespective of slight variations in alignment due to manufacturing tolerance or wear. The segment piston facing surfaces are placed in compressive stress to partially or fully compensate for tensile stress arising from the action of rollers in use. The segments form a wavelike cam surface and attachment means 3 are provided, through the working surface on whichever of the leading 70 or trailing 72 surfaces thereof is subject to lowest forces from pistons in use.
Patent GB-2481659-A (GB)
Title: An application aware scheduling system for mobile network resources
Inventor: CHAMI YOUSSEF
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2010-09-29
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications network includes a core and a radio access network having radio means for wireless communication with mobile terminals registered with the network, wherein the radio access network includes control means 700 operable to control the use of network resources by the mobile terminals. The control means hosts at least one application 1210 that provides service to at least one of the terminals 1215. The control means is operable to adjust the use of network resources in dependence upon the application providing service to the terminal. At least one of the terminals runs an application 1224, 1226 that provides service to the terminal, and the terminal further includes resource management means 1230, 1240 operable to adjust the network resource used by the application. In the main embodiment bandwidth used in the network is controlled depending on the application that is being used on the terminal. Further embodiments include adjusting the resolution of web pages served to the terminal during web-browsing and providing relatively more bandwidth to delay-intolerant applications such as VoIP.
Patent GB-2474753-A (GB)
Title: Porous composite membrane, comprising at least three different materials
Inventor: TEE YIT-HONG
IPC: C08J7/048
Filed: 2010-10-08
Abstract: The porous composite membrane 10 comprises a microporous substrate 12 which has been coated 14, 16 at least twice. The layers 12, 14, 16 comprise different materials. The substrate 12 is preferably polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), another fluoro-polymer, polyurethane (PU), cellulosic polymer, polyamide, polyimide, polycarbonate, polysulphone, polyether ester or polyether amide. The preferred coatings are polyurethane, fluorinated (meth)acrylate, silicone, polyacrylic acid (PAA) or an acrylamide co-polymer. Preferably the coating processes involve organic or inorganic solvents or supercritical carbon dioxide, and chemical vapour deposition (CVD), plasma, knife or transfer coating, or screen or gravure roll printing. The oleophobic, hydrophobic and chemical resistant, but breathable material is used in clothing.
Patent GB-2484718-A (GB)
Title: A screw expander having a bleed port
Inventor: SMITH IAN KENNETH
IPC: F01C1/08
Filed: 2010-10-21
Abstract: A screw expander comprising two or more rotors having meshed helical formations and being supported for rotation in respective bores inside a casing, wherein the casing comprises an inlet for admitting working fluid to the casing at a relatively high initial pressure, an outlet for discharging working fluid from the casing at a relatively low discharge pressure and at least one bleed port located downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet for extracting working fluid from the casing at an intermediate pressure between the initial pressure and the discharge pressure. Preferably the bleed port has a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet and presents an elongate helical slot to a bore. The working fluid may be steam. A method of reducing pressure of a working fluid is also claimed.
Patent GB-2485767-A (GB)
Title: Borehole inspection camera illumination
Inventor: THURSBY JONATHAN
IPC: A61B1/06
Filed: 2010-11-19
Abstract: An optical element for use in a camera system for the inspection of passageways e.g. oil or gas wellbores has a first optical portion 6 arranged to transmit light into a camera 20 and a second optical portion 8 arranged to transmit light emitted from a light source 22. The second optical portion 8 is located adjacent the first optical portion 6, and barrier means 12 arranged to prevent light being transmitted from the second optical portion into the first optical portion. The light source may be a circle of LEDs arranged about a camera aperture (32). The optical portion may be made of sapphire and may be diffusion bonded to a titanium base plate (30) having apertures (34) for the LEDs. The barrier means may be formed by a tapered annular gap (204) filled with aerospace grade silicone.
Patent GB-2473410-A (GB)
Title: Pitting corrosion resistant non-magnetic stainless steel
Inventor: HENDRIK JOHN
IPC: C22C38/58
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: Disclosed are corrosion resistant, non-magnetic austenitic stainless steels containing alloying elements molybdenum, nickel, and copper and further containing small quantities of an additional element selected from the group consisting of a rare-earth element, calcium, cobalt, iridium, osmium, rhenium, rhodium, ruthenium, silver, and a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2488544-A (GB)
Title: Sack support arrangement
Inventor: GAUNT DAMIEN
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 2011-02-25
Abstract: Apparatus (500) for containing items comprising: a support device (101) comprising a frame (102) positioned around the periphery of a support surface (503) and a bag (501). The frame comprises a plurality of tubular elements (103A - 103M), and the support device has a plurality of connecting members (103A â   103D), The bag has a plurality of supporting loops (502A -502D), each loop being connected to one of the connecting members, so that the bag is partially supported by the connecting members and partially supported by the support surface. Consequently, when the bag contains a load, most of the weight of the load is supported by the support surface. The support device (101) may be a pallet (401). The bag loops (502A-502D) may be connected to the connecting members (103A-103D) by means of resilient elements adapted to stretch when the bag is filled with a load. A member (103M) may be released and moved to an open position (figure 11) to provide access to the filled bag and support surface.
Patent GB-2477068-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for deploying cementing plugs
Inventor: GAMBIER PHILIPPE
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: An apparatus for installing cement plugs into a well, comprising a protective sleeve having one end adapted to be attached to the end of a drill pipe and arranged to carry a cementing plug around its outer surface such that a dart passing through the drill pipe can pass through the sleeve and engage only on formations on the plug to withdraw it from the end of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2481108-A (GB)
Title: Lawn care apparatus having height adjustable cutting device
Inventor: PARK KEITH
IPC: A01D34/74
Filed: 2011-06-02
Abstract: An apparatus, such as a lawnmower, includes a cutting device (3) and a chassis (2) for carrying the cutting device. The chassis includes a chassis body and wheels 22 mounted on the chassis body. An adjusting device 4 for adjusting the height of the cutting device with respect to the chassis is arranged between the cutting device and the chassis. The adjusting device comprises an adjusting seat 40 connected to one of the chassis body and the cutting device. An adjustment driving device 42 (which may be a motor) is mounted on the adjusting seat, a driving member 45 is connected to the adjustment driving device and a driven member 46 is connected to the driving member, wherein the driven member is connected to the other one of the chassis body and the cutting device. The driving and driven members may comprise a threaded portion
Patent GB-2479684-A (GB)
Title: Automotive sound absorbing sheet and automotive engine bottom cover including the sound absorbing sheet
Inventor: MIZATA SHUICHI
IPC: B32B27/06
Filed: 2010-02-10
Abstract: An automotive souund absorbing sheet which is a sheet comprising two layers laminated to each other that are constituted of a polymeric organic material and have a plurality of voids dispersed therebetween and which is effectively utilized so as to satisfactorily exhibit the property of absorbing noises; and an automotive engine bottom cover which includes the sound-absorbing sheet. The sound-absorbing sheet (50b) is composed of two films (52 and 53) laminated to each other and comprising a flame-retardant polyethylene resin. The film (53) comprises a flat filmy part (53a) and a plurality of void parts (53b), the flat filmy part (53a) having been tenaciously bonded on the back side thereof to the front side of the flat film (52). The multiple void parts (53b) have been dispersedly formed in a staggered arrangement along the planar direction of the film (52) so that the void parts project cylindrically in a direction away from the film (52) along the thickness direction of the flat filmy part (53a).
Patent GB-2482782-A (GB)
Title: Improved cabinet
Inventor: NUTTALL ALAN
IPC: A47B31/02
Filed: 2011-08-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cabinet (10) for the display and serving of food items. The cabinet (10) includes a base (12) and a frame (30) which together forms a chassis (32). The chassis (32) is configurable by the mounting of additional components thereto to provide a cabinet (10) having desired properties, wherein the cabinet (10) is further provided with a electrical power cable arrangement including a power cable (74) and a power cable retraction mechanism, the power cable (74) having a first end (78) fixed at a location with a lower region of the cabinet (10) and a second free end (76) which is movable between a location within the cabinet (10) and a location remote from the interior of the cabinet (10). The cabinet is used for displaying or serving foods and may consist of heating and/or cooling appliances. A docking arrangement for releasable connecting one or more cabinets together is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2495722-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible leisure equipment trolley
Inventor: DAVIES BEN
IPC: A63C11/02
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: A leisure equipment trolley comprises an elongate base spine 3 aligned with the longitudinal axis of the trolley, at least two rear wheels 11 and one front wheel 13 being mounted on the base spine 3, and load support means 42 on which a load can be mounted in use. The trolley further comprises a collapsible support frame being mounted on the spine 3 and movable from a collapsed condition wherein the support frame is adjacent the spine (figure 12) to an operational condition in which the support frame is upstanding from the spine (figure 1). The support frame comprises two elongate frame members 17 & 15 first ends of which are pivotally connected together (see pivot 23, figure 2), the other end of the first elongate frame member 17 being pivotally mounted to the base spine 3, the other end of the second elongate frame member 15 being movably mounted on the base spine 3 so as to be moveable along the spine 3 towards and away from the pivotal mounting of the first elongate frame member 17 on the spine 3 such that the support frame can be moved from the collapsed condition to the operational condition and vice versa. Also disclosed is a steerable trolley for snow equipment such as skis, ski poles, snowboards and boots.
Patent GB-2482626-A (GB)
Title: Photodetector for computer tomography imaging
Inventor: JI FAN
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: The photodetector comprises a substrate 30 including at least one photodiode, the photodetector having a first active area 32 on a first surface of the substrate and a second active area 40 on a second surface of the substrate, wherein the photodetector is provided with a conductive via 58 electrically isolated from the substrate, said conductive via extending from the first surface of the substrate to the second surface of the substrate for connecting the first active area to the second surface of the substrate, and having an opening of a first width at the first surface and an opening of a second width at the second surface, the second width being greater than the first width, the second surface providing electrical connections for the first and second active areas of the photodetector.
Patent GB-2499015-A (GB)
Title: Detergent dispensing device.
Inventor: BONO GIUSEPPE DI
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body 2 having a portion 3 comprising a flexible material, an opening in said flexible portion, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. The opening is (progressively) opened when pressure is applied to said device on a surface to which the liquid detergent is applied. The opening is substantially closed when said pressure stops. The opening is in the form of a slit valve 6 , which is included in a protrusion 5.
Patent GB-2491493-A (GB)
Title: Horizontal door between heated floors of a building
Inventor: GOLDING JOHN
IPC: E04B9/00
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: A domestic dwelling including a first lower storey 11 and a second upper storey 12, wherein each storey is heated; and a door 14 arranged between the first and second storey thereby storing heat in the first storey 11 when the door 14 is closed and allowing heat to transfer to the upper storey 12 when the door 14 is open, wherein the door 14 is substantially horizontal when closed. The present invention further provides a door for storing heat in a domestic dwelling and method of storing heat in the lower storey of a domestic dwelling.
Patent GB-2488091-A (GB)
Title: Humanized anti-interleukin 3 receptor alpha chain antibodies
Inventor: PANOUSIS CON
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2011-08-17
Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind to interleukin-3 receptor alpha chain and uses thereof.
Patent GB-2493058-A (GB)
Title: Bus bar designed to reduce wastage of material
Inventor: SAKAI SUGURU
IPC: H01R11/01
Filed: 2012-06-27
Abstract: A bus bar for a vehicle junction box comprises a first terminal portion 11 having a terminal 15 for connection to a fuse, a second terminal portion 12 having terminals 17 for connection to a relay, and a coupling portion 13. Because the two terminal portions join the same side of the coupling portion, the bus bar can be stamped from a metal plate 10 with portions 21, 22 corresponding to the two terminal portions being parallel with a small gap between them. This reduces wastage of material when the plate is stamped.
Patent GB-2493109-A (GB)
Title: Fibrous structures
Inventor: MANIFOLD JOHN ALLEN
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2011-01-27
Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1070 g/cm as measured according to the Modulus Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Elongation (GM Elongation or GM Elong) of less than 15% measured according to the Elongation Test Method described herein are provided.
Patent GB-2494551-A (GB)
Title: System and method for subsea production system control
Inventor: BATHO PETER
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: A control and instrumentation system utilizes a subsea data hub to establish closed loop of between subsea production system components and a surface located controller. The control and instrumentation system can be utilize to operational control all of the required process components of the subsea production system from the surface located controller.
Patent GB-2507535-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer electrode for metal ion battery
Inventor: ABDELSALAM MAMDOUH ELSAYED
IPC: H01M4/04
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A multilayer electrode suitable for use in a secondary battery comprises, in sequence, a conductive layer 201, a first composite electrode layer 203a and a second composite electrode layer 203b. Each composite electrode layer comprises a particulate material suitable for use as the active material in a metal ion battery and a binder, wherein a major component of the active material of the first composite electrode layer is a material that is different from a material forming a major component of the active material of the second composite electrode layer. Preferably the binders of the first and second composite layers are also different, with the binder of the first layer being an elastomeric polymer (e.g. PVDF) and the binder of the second layer being a non-elastomeric polymer (e.g. PAA or a salt thereof). In a preferred example the major active component of the first layer is active carbon (e.g. graphite, graphene), and the major active component of the second layer is doped or undoped silicon. The use of layered electrodes improves both the capacity retention and cycle life of batteries including such layered electrodes. Preferably, the multilayer electrode is an anode for a metal ion battery, with the battery also including an electrolyte 205, a cathode layer 207 and a conductive metal layer 209.
Patent GB-2507975-A (GB)
Title: Bypass valve
Inventor: BOVENZI CARLO FRANCIS
IPC: F16K17/02
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: A bypass valve 10 for controlling the flow of a fluid, such as oil, in a lubrication system including a filter provides a means of enabling the fluid to bypass the filter when the pressure difference across the valve drops below a predetermined value. The valve has a valve member 18 disposed in a bypass channel 11 which moves between open and closed positions due to pressure changes in the lubrication circuit.
Patent GB-2508237-A (GB)
Title: An ozone releasing wound dressing
Inventor: PARKER NIGEL
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: An ozone-releasing wound dressing, comprises an outer fabric cover 1; a first pad secured within the outer fabric sheet and containing a fill material 4, which is arranged to release ozone on exposure to body heat and a second pad, also secured within the outer fabric layer, containing a fill material 6 of high absorbance to effectively manage wound exudates. The outer fabric cover is comprised of a composite material with both a low water vapour transmission rate and a low oxygen transmission rate to prevent the escape of ozone from the wound-site, the outer fabric cover further carries a self adhesive coating in order to allow it to be secured to the skin surrounding the area of the wound site, ensuring that the wound is fully enclosed. The fill material formulation preferably comprises ozone, present in an amount of 0.2-1.0% w/v, dissolved in a non-ionising organic solvent selected from refined rapeseed oil, grape seed oil, ground nut oil, maize oil, linseed oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sesame seed oil, soya oil, sunflower oil, argan oil, 100% glycerol of a blend of two or thereof.
Patent GB-2495033-A (GB)
Title: Display for coordinate measuring machine
Inventor: BAILEY BRENT
IPC: G01B5/008
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement measuring machine comprises a base 116; a manually positionable articulated arm (100, fig 1) having opposed first and second ends, the arm being rotationally coupled to the base 116 on the second end, the arm including a plurality of connected arm segments (106, 108), each arm segment including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal; there being a measurement device (probe housing 102) attached to the first end. An electronic circuit which receives the position signals from the transducers provides data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. A display (448, fig.9) is rotationally coupled to the base between a closed position and an open position, the display having a screen 428 disposed on one side wherein the screen is adjacent the base in the closed position; and a controller operably coupled to the display and coupled for communication to the electronic circuit. In one embodiment, the display screen 428 is an LCD screen that can detect presence and location of a touch, such as by the operator's finger or a stylus for example, within the display area.