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Patent GB-2530167-A (GB)
Title: Fencing system
Inventor: WHITELEY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: The fencing system comprises a rigid plastics ballast container 22 having a ground engaging surface, upstanding walls 28, 30, 32, 34 and a pair of mounting arms 26 connected to the container, each arm having an attachment formation for securing to a fence member. The arms may be manufactured separately and securable to the upstanding walls via snap fitting or adhesive. The fence member may comprise a rail supported between two uprights which are supported by respective feet. The upstanding walls may comprise a front wall 28, a rear wall 30 and a pair of side walls 32, 34, wherein the front wall is lower in height than the side and rear walls. The arms may comprise hooks 26b attached to the side walls and be arranged to hook over a part of the fence member.
Patent GB-2541882-A (GB)
Title: Firing arrangement
Inventor: JOHN CHUDZICKI
IPC: F42D1/045
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A firing arrangement for an initiator (1) includes a capacitor (16), an arming arrangement (6, 11, 14) for charging the capacitor (16) on receipt of an arming instruction and a trigger device (13). When a trigger condition is achieved which indicates sufficient charge on the capacitor (16), a trigger signal is automatically generated by the trigger device (13) to trigger discharge of the capacitor (16) through the initiator (1) to activate the initiator (1). The trigger condition may be a predetermined time after receipt of the arming instruction.
Patent GB-2543035-A (GB)
Title: Waste treatment process
Inventor: DAVID CROSWELLER
IPC: C05F7/00
Filed: 2015-10-01
Abstract: The present invention provides in a first tank a quantity of faeces and in a second tank a quantity of urine. The method comprises trickling the urine onto the surface of the faeces over a period of days such that it gradually percolates through the faeces, preferably without causing the faeces to liquefy; and collecting, preferably simultaneously, the liquid which has percolated through the faeces from the bottom of the first tank. The resulting liquid may provide a source of nutritious liquid fertiliser which may be used in agriculture. Preferably the flow rate of the urine is controlled such that the faeces foes not reach a high enough moisture content which leads to it becoming anaerobic and smelly. The apparatus for carrying out the method is also claimed, as well as an integrated system comprising the apparatus and a distributed network of urine diverting dry toilets (UDDTs).
Patent GB-2545177-A (GB)
Title: Automatic calibration of a DC current detecting circuit
Inventor: LEE SMITH
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: Calibration circuit for use in e.g. an RCD device comprises a further winding W3 on the ferromagnetic core 10 of the current transformer of a DC detector, through which a primary winding L1 (such as that carrying current to a load to be protected) passes. In embodiments, the calibration occurs when the load is disconnected via open contacts, such that the vector sum of DC current(s) flowing in the primary is zero (though can be any predetermined amount). An oscillating signal from oscillator 12 is applied across a secondary winding W1a, W1b and means 14, C1, Tr1, Tr2, R1, C2 are provided for detecting a DC offset. During calibration, a voltage is established across the further winding W3 and there are means 20 for adjusting the voltage until the DC offset equals a predetermined value. The oscillator frequency may be an order of magnitude higher than mains supply.
Patent GB-2534025-A (GB)
Title: A pathway lighting unit
Inventor: ALAN RICHARD GRANT
IPC: F21V21/02
Filed: 2012-03-28
Abstract: A pathway lighting unit 300 for attachment to a side wall of a walled pathway comprises an elongate support 302 having a bracket 308 for fixing the support 302 to the side wall of the walled pathway, means 340 for supporting at least one cable or pipe along an axis of the support, and means for supporting a lighting module 304. A walled pathway (which may be elevated) comprising at least one side wall with the pathway lighting support fixed thereto is also claimed, as is a method of fixing the pathway lighting support to the walled pathway.
Patent GB-2546277-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory compositions
Inventor: Lorea Oria Martinez
IPC: A61Q9/04
Filed: 2016-01-12
Abstract: Depilatory compositions are disclosed comprising a depilatory active, an alkali metal hydroxide and an aminoalkylpropanol. The compositions have a pH in the range of from 10 to 12.5 at 200C . The depilatory active preferably contains a thiol group, the alkali metal hydroxide preferably comprises potassium hydroxide and the aminoalkylpropanol preferably comprises aminomethylpropanol. The composition is preferably a gel, mousse, foam, cream, lotion or peelable film, especially a translucent or transparent gel. The depilatory compositions provide effective hair removal yet are well tolerated by the skin and allow for acceptable application times of the composition, preferably less than 10 minutes.
Patent GB-2533069-A (GB)
Title: Heat pump water heater
Inventor: YASUAKI KATO
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: A heat pump water heater (1) comprises: an L-shaped air heat exchanger (5) that comprises a rear face air heat exchanger (5a) and a side face air heat exchanger (5b); a cooler box (14) that is disposed on a bottom face panel (9a) of a case (9) and that faces the rear face air heat exchanger (5a) and the side face air heat exchanger (5b) via a gap; and a blower (7) that has a propeller fan (15) disposed above the cooler box (14) and a bell mouth (18) disposed on the outside of the propeller fan (15) in the radial direction. A shield plate (21) is provided extending from the top face of the cooler box (14) toward the bell mouth. The shield plate (21) extends in a direction along the back face and is provided with a gap with the peripheral face of the bell mouth (18).
Patent GB-2534799-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for high-Z threat alarm resolution
Inventor: JOSEPH BENDAHAN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: A second stage screening system configured to resolve a threat alarm detected in a cargo by a first stage screening system. The second stage screening system includes layers of first muon detectors placed above the cargo to detect a first coordinate and an angle of incidence of incoming muons and layers of second muon detectors placed below the cargo to detect an actual coordinate and an actual angle of exit of the incoming muons. The first and second detectors measure a momentum of the incoming muons. A processing unit receives threat sensitivity vectors determined from the first stage, operates a cargo positioning system that centers a high-Z threat within the cargo, relative to the first and second muon detectors, and analyzes the momentum and a distribution of deflection angles between the angles of incidence and exit to resolve the threat alarm.
Patent GB-2551347-A (GB)
Title: Indoor localization using received signal quality weights
Inventor: ORESTIS GEORGIOU
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2016-06-13
Abstract: Determining the location of a target device relative to a set of anchor nodes, having known locations, wherein the line of sight between the target device and one or more of the anchor nodes is impeded; receiving a signal transmitted between the anchor node and the target device; determining, based on the signal, an estimate of the distance between the target device and the anchor node or an estimate of the angle of arrival of the signal to the target device; determining a received signal quality indicator based on the signal; and, assign a weight for the signal based on the received signal quality indicator; determining the position of the target device based on the estimated distances or angles of arrival, the corresponding weights and the locations of the anchor nodes. The received signal quality indicator may be based on a received symbol distortion and/or a spectral flatness of the signal. Each weight may be calculated based on the root mean squared error of the received symbol distortion and/or the spectral flatness of the received signal and/or the spectral flatness of the received signal after it has been equalised.
Patent GB-2552350-A (GB)
Title: A metal-to-metal seal
Inventor: PAUL COBB
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 2016-07-20
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal-to-metal seal is provided. The method comprises the steps of: forming a burrless, metallic sealing edge 14 on a metallic first seal member 10; and arranging the sealing edge 14 of the first seal member 10 to be in contact with a metallic surface 18 of a metallic second seal member 12 so as to form the metal-to-metal seal. There is also provided a metal-to-metal seal. The metal-to-metal seal comprises metallic first and second seal members 10, 12, the first seal member 10 having a burrless, metallic sealing edge 14 formed thereon. The sealing edge 14 of the first seal member 10 is arranged to be in contact with a metallic surface 18 of the second seal member 12 so as to form the metal-to-metal seal.
Patent GB-2549346-A (GB)
Title: Integrated unit for intake and pretreatment with local backwashing
Inventor: BORIS LIBERMAN
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A local backwashing apparatus 110 for a filtering system comprises an enclosure 119 having an open lower end, positionable above a surface of filter media 92 supported by a drainage layer 96. The enclosure is connected to a mechanical member (300, Fig 6A) configured to force the enclosure into the filter media and release the force prior to the lower end of the enclosure contacting the drainage layer. The lower end of the enclosure being brought into contact with the drainage layer through a pressure differential between the interior and exterior of the enclosure. A pneumatic system such as an air pump, is in fluid communication with the upper part 127 of the enclosure and is configured to determine an air pressure therein. A pipe system connects the upper part of the enclosure with the pneumatic system and with a discharge structure 132. A control unit is connected to the pneumatic system. Also disclosed is a method of backwashing a filtering system. The backwashing apparatus may be used to pre-treat water.
Patent GB-2553130-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly with pilot operated recirculation valve
Inventor: PAUL SHEPHERD
IPC: F16N25/02
Filed: 2016-08-24
Abstract: A valve assembly for a lubrication system has a recirculation valve 30 which includes a first resilient biasing means 33, such as a spring, which biases the valve to its closed position in which first port 301 is disconnected from second port 302. A control valve 70 controls the force required to move the recirculation valve from the closed position into an open position, against the force of the first resilient biasing means. The control valve has a first position (Figure 1a) in which movement of the recirculation valve against the spring requires a first fluid pressure, and a second position (Figure 1b) in which movement of the recirculation valve against the spring requires a second fluid pressure. The recirculation valve has a first pilot fluid port 51, and the valve moves to its open position if a fluid pressure applied to the first pilot fluid port exceeds a pressure threshold. The valve assembly may further comprise a second resilient biasing means 75, such as a spring, which in use biases the control valve to its first position, and the control valve may comprise a solenoid actuator 77 working against the spring, such that the threshold pressure is further dependent on the force from the solenoid actuator.
Patent GB-2548980-A (GB)
Title: Method of efficient coaxial delivery of microwaves into a mode stabilized resonating chamber for the purpose of deposition of microwave plasma CVD
Inventor: DAVID SABENS
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: A chemical vapour deposition (CVD) reactor comprises a resonating cavity 26, a microwave transparent window 24 separating the resonating cavity into an upper zone 36 and a plasma zone 32 and an antenna 44 disposed through an opening in the window. The reactor may comprise a coaxial waveguide 6 for feeding microwaves into the upper zone, wherein the waveguide preferably comprises first and second rings 2, 8 protruding inwardly from an inner wall. The waveguide may further comprise a conductive portion 66 extending coaxially with the inner wall, wherein the conductive coaxial portion supports the antenna. The antenna may comprise a circular body portion 76 disposed through the opening of the window and a disc portion 74 positioned in the upper zone and having a greater diameter than the body portion. A method of operating the reactor comprises feeding a carbon-bearing reactive gas into the plasma zone and concurrently feeding microwaves into the cavity to form a plasma for depositing a diamond film. Coaxial delivery of microwaves into the mode stabilised resonating chamber of the microwave plasma CVD reactor is disclosed.
Patent GB-2551424-A (GB)
Title: System and method for enhanced operator control of fuel saving modes
Inventor: TUAN ANH BE
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a system and method for providing enhanced operator-controlled fuel saving modes for a vehicle to optimize fuel economy of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the fuel saving optimization system and method enables the operator to create fuel saving configurations 102 which include operator input as to how to operate one or more devices 110 while the vehicle is within a specific locale or location and under a specific conditions or in response to specific event occurring. The fuel saving optimization system stores each created fuel saving configuration for a future use 120, and executes each fuel saving configuration 118 when the vehicle is under the specified conditions. In certain embodiments, the input is provided by the operator in real time or can be retrieved via past travel history data on a particular route which is stored in a database. The devices may include HVAC system, radio, interior lighting, navigation system, cameras etc.
Patent GB-2556302-A (GB)
Title: Control for electric power steering
Inventor: TAMAS TERDY
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2016-07-26
Abstract: A method of controlling an electric power assisted steering (EPS) apparatus comprises a plurality of inverter bridges each connected to a multi-phase motor configured to provide power assist to steering of a vehicle. After detection of a failure within one of said inverter bridges, the current flow within the faulty inverter bridge is controlled, and one or more of the other inverter bridges is used to provide power assistance. A control system for an electric power assisted steering (EPS) apparatus comprises a plurality of inverter bridges (14, 14') each connected to a multi-phase motor (12, 12') configured to provide power assist to steering of a vehicle, selection means for selectively operating switches (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) in an inverter bridge in which a failure has been detected to control the current flow within the faulty inverter bridge, and control means for controlling one or more of the other inverter bridges to provide power assistance in accordance with the method.
Patent GB-2571758-A (GB)
Title: Wearable-device alert system
Inventor: ALEXANDER THOMAS RUPERT HAIGH
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: A wearable device alert system comprises a plurality of wearable alert devices 10 arranged for wireless communication. Each wearable alert device features device body 12 having activatable user input element 20, a locator, a power supply, a wireless communications element, a feedback element, and lanyard 18 engaged with the device body. Upon activation of the user input element of a first wearable device, an alert signal, a geographic location of the first wearable device, and an audio and/or visual feed from the first wearable device are wirelessly transmitted, directly or indirectly, to other wearable alert devices. Feedback indicating the receipt of any response is provided to the first wearable device. The activatable user input element may be a multi-function button having a plurality of different input commands, each of the plurality of different input commands being associated with a different said alert signal, and the plurality of wearable alert devices may be grouped into sets of wearable alert devices, the different alert signals being transmissible to different said sets.
Patent GB-2575249-A (GB)
Title: Pellets of sorbent suitable for carbon dioxide capture
Inventor: DE CHEN
IPC: B01J20/30
Filed: 2018-06-28
Abstract: A method for preparing pellets of sorbent, the method comprising calcining a starting material comprising dolomite to obtain a base material, mixing the base material with water, a first additive and a second additive, processing the resulting mixture to provide intermediate pellets, and calcining the intermediate pellets to provide the pellets of sorbent. The first additive is a source of first metal ions of either Al or Mg, and the second additive is a source of second metal ions of either Al, Mg, a transition metal or a lanthanide, and the first and second metal ions are not both ions of Al or both ions of Mg. The lanthanide may be Ce and the transition metal may be Zr. Also disclosed is a sorbent suitable for CO2 capture, the sorbent comprising CaO, MgO, 0.5 to 20 wt% of first metal ions and 0.5 to 10 wt% of second metal ions. Further aspects relate to a method for carbon dioxide capture comprising exposing the sorbent to CO2 thereby providing a carbonated sorbent, a carbonated sorbent, and use of the sorbent for carbon dioxide capture or capture of sulfur-containing compounds (preferably SO2 and/or H2S).
Patent GB-2575972-A (GB)
Title: Electric bicycle wheel using supercapacitors and regenerative braking for short duration boosts in acceleration
Inventor: BEN HEDLEY
IPC: B62M6/40
Filed: 2018-07-26
Abstract: A bicycle wheel that has an electric motor 2 which is battery powered 3, 4. The battery or supercapacitor stores the kinetic energy that is regenerated when the bicycle is braking. The rider discharges the energy stored in the cell through the electric motor by operating the user controls 1 when a boost in acceleration is required. The electric motor may be mounted in the hub of the front or rear wheel. Charging or discharging of the supercapacitors may be controlled by handlebar mounted controls. The motor and system parameters may be controlled by a microcontroller 3.
Patent GB-2565438-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker
Inventor: Yi ming wu
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2018-08-09
Abstract: The arrangement comprises which includes a first sound box 2, a second sound box 1 and a connection shaft 4. The first and second sound boxes include at least one respective speaker unit. The connection shaft is generally cylindrical and includes at least one first guide ring 42 connected to the first speaker unit. A second guide ring 43 is electrically connected to a second speaker unit and located in a groove 13. The first guide ring and the second guide ring correspond to each other and are electrically connected to each other, so that the first sound box and the second sound box are electrically connected to each other. The first sound box may rotate freely, by means of the connection shaft, with respect to the second sound box. In a further embodiment (fig 3) the connection shaft may be a separate object and the guide rings are mounted in a retractable/extendable manner on respective speaker boxes.
Patent GB-2566828-A (GB)
Title: Training device
Inventor: NICHOLAS FOLEY
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: A training device for training a user to operate a medicament dispensing auto-injector, the training-device comprising an actuation assembly located in a housing. The actuation assembly comprising a plunger 30 and a guide 26 connected by complementary male and female profiles. Plunger 30 moves linearly between start and finish positions whilst moving relative to guide 26 along a first path 32 that’s defined by a portion of the male or female profiles. First path 32 extends in a direction non-parallel to the linear movement of plunger 30. The first path 32 may encircle the longitudinal axis of plunger 30, where the complementary male and female profiles define a threaded connection. The training device may comprise a first path and a second path defining a double helix. Actuation assembly 22 may comprise a rotary damping mechanism 40. The training device may comprise a trigger mechanism to start movement of the plunger from the start position upon the user pressing the training-device against a surface. The training device may comprise a locking mechanism preventing further operation of the device until the device is unlocked. The training device may comprise a release mechanism to unlock the locking mechanism and reset the training-device.
Patent GB-2569879-A (GB)
Title: Pump-storage device and transportation tool including the same
Inventor: SHIH-YUAN KE
IPC: E03F7/10
Filed: 2018-11-20
Abstract: A pump-storage device includes a tank (1 figure 1), a treatment container 2, and a vacuum pump (3 figure 1). The treatment container includes a first chamber 22 in communication with an inlet 21. The first chamber includes a bottom wall having a first valve 221 intercommunicated with a second chamber 23. The second chamber includes a bottom wall having a second valve 231. The treatment container includes a first control valve 24 having a first duct 24a in communication with the first chamber, a second duct 24b in communication with the second chamber, and a third duct 24c in communication with the tank. The treatment container includes an actuation cylinder 25 for actuating an actuation rod 251 to extend or retract. A first valve plate 26a and a second valve plate 26b are mounted on the actuation rod for controlling opening and closing of the first valve and the second valve. The treatment container includes a second control valve 276 in communication with the first chamber and the vacuum pump.
Patent GB-2571833-A (GB)
Title: Holding apparatus
Inventor: GENICHI SATO
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 2019-01-30
Abstract: A holding apparatus having a receiving member 5 for attaching to a main body (e.g. furniture or door frame), and an engagement member 6 for attaching to a movable body (e.g. a drawer, sliding door). The receiving member 5 has a base part 10, a first and second elastic piece 11 12 each supported by the base part 10, the engagement member 6 has an engaging protrusion 8 that passes between the first and second elastic pieces 11 12 and is held at a holding position P. An interval or gap between the elastic pieces 11 12 is narrower than the engaging protrusion 8 at one side of the holding position P. The first elastic piece 11 bends more easily than the second elastic piece 12. This could be due to the pieces only being connected at one end or being of different thickness. Preferably there is an interval on both sides of the holding position. The length or position of the engaging protrusion may be adjustable in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction e.g. by being in an oval shape or mounted offset on the base (Fig 6a-c and Fig 8a/b).