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Patent GB-2499288-A (GB)
Title: Path determination
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN KEVIN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: A system for determining a user's path comprises a location server arranged to receive location data of a communication device associated with the user, the location data defining the detected position of the communication device at a number of different points in time, the location server further arranged to receive sequence data associated with the location data indicative of the order in which the location data was determined; path determining means for determining the users path passing through points defined by the received location data and the associated sequence data; and a comparator for comparing the determined path of the user with one or more predetermined user paths; wherein the location server processes the received location data depending upon the result of the comparison and corrects the determined user path with the processed location data. The invention assigns users to zones and tracks their WiFi (RTM) / Bluetooth (RTM) units as they move around an airport so as to determine where the delays in passenger processing occur by means of statistical processing. The invention limits the units tracked to those that give plausible paths, and don   t belong to staff.
Patent GB-2514998-A (GB)
Title: Composite panel manufacture
Inventor: ASH LLOYD
IPC: B32B37/02
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: A panel is manufactured by pulling a heated first sheet 4 of material over a mould tool. The first sheet 4 is allowed to cool over the mould tool, so as to form a first layer of the panel. The method further includes laying up a reinforcing layer 6 of fibre material on a surface of the first layer 4 of the panel, introducing resin into the reinforcing layer 6, curing the resin in the reinforcing layer, thereby forming a substantially rigid core layer 6 of the panel, pulling a heated second sheet 2 of material over the first layer 4 and core layer 6 of the panel such that the second sheet 2 is in contact with the core layer 4; and allowing the second sheet 2 to cool. The first 4 and second 2 sheets are preferably acrylic and the core layer 6 is preferably reinforced with carbon or glass fibres. The panel is preferably made by using vacuum forming. The panel is used in vehicles.
Patent GB-2513920-A (GB)
Title: Self-tensioning hand-held tape dispenser
Inventor: HURRELL KARL
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2013-05-11
Abstract: A compact self-tensioning hand-held tape dispenser comprises a main body 1, a one piece self-tensioning mechanism 2 to keep a constant pressure on the inner roll of tape and a side plate 3. The self-tensioning mechanism 2 may be a sprung arm concealed within the main body 1 of the tape dispenser. The attachable side plate 3 is necessary for securing the tape dispenser to the roll of tape. An alternative side plate has a spacer (20 fig. 8) to allow thinner rolls of tape to be used within the same body of the dispenser. The dispenser may be available in different sizes to accommodate different sized rolls of tape. The end of the tape may span two points 7, 8 separated by a concave arc (9 fig. 4) on the main body 1 after cutting with cutter 12, the arc allowing a user the grasp the end of the tape. The main body 1 may be shaped (13, 14 fig. 6) and textured to accommodate a users finger and thumb whilst holding the dispenser. The dispenser is assembled by retracting the self-tensioning mechanism 2 (fig. 11), sliding the main body 1 onto a roll of tape whilst lining a tape delivery slot (24 fig. 12) with the tensioned end of the tape roll.
Patent GB-2498696-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for froth flotation control
Inventor: CILLIERS JOHANNES JACOBUS LE ROUX
IPC: B03D1/02
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling operation of a froth flotation cell, the method comprising: introducing gas into a liquid in the cell, thereby to create a froth on the surface of the liquid, the froth having a depth from the surface of the liquid to an overflow point at which the froth overflows and leaves the cell; and controlling the froth depth to optimise the gas recovery with respect to the froth depth. Optimisation of the gas recovery with respect to the froth depth leads to the recovery of a froth concentrate of both high grade and high product recovery.
Patent GB-2510927-A (GB)
Title: Steering mechanism for an articulated vehicle
Inventor: MCVICAR MARTIN
IPC: B62D12/00
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: An articulated vehicle has first and second body sections (12,14 see fig 2), and an elongate projection (22 see fig 2) projecting from the first body section. A pair of steering cylinders (34,36 see 8) are partially or wholly disposed in or on the elongate projection (22), and are disposed one above the other and overlap vertically, thereby narrowing the projection (22) at the end nearer the first body section (12). A rotatable shaft 40 of the second body section (14) is mounted towards the far end of the elongate projection (22) and is steered by a pair of linkages such as chains (42,44 see fig 8), each of which is connected to the shaft 40 and to a respective one of the steering cylinders (12,14). The chains (42,44) wrap around the shaft 40 with a circumferential overlap, though they are spaced vertically. The invention is applicable to a forklift truck for use in narrow spaces and allows large steering angles to be achieved.
Patent GB-2516912-A (GB)
Title: A model race track system with multiple exits from a corner, only selectable by the skill of the operator
Inventor: KUCUK CERNAL CENGIZ
IPC: A63H18/12
Filed: 2013-08-06
Abstract: A model vehicle race track for use with self-propelled, slot guided model vehicles 11 comprises a track section 1 having a number of exit paths 7 & 8 following a corner allowing different exit routes to be available to the model vehicle driver. The path taken on exit of said corner is determined by the relationship of the vehicle to its guide blade 4 and guide slot. This relationship and therefore the path, is controlled by the skill of the driver either driving steadily or drifting broadside around said corner, by varying the power delivered to the drive wheels of said vehicle. Driving steadily will cause the guide blade and thus the vehicle to follow exit slot 7 (see figure 4), while driving more quickly will cause the vehicle to swing outwardly around said corner causing guide blade and thus the vehicle to follow exit slot 8 (see figure 5).
Patent GB-2519068-A (GB)
Title: Precast wall segment
Inventor: GALLAGHER BARRY
IPC: E04C2/00
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a precast wall segments 10A, 10B formed as mating male and female panels comprising a main body portion 12 and one or more finger portions 14 extending outwardly from at least one side of the main body portion. The body portions may have abutment formations 24 to maintain a clearance gap between adjacent interlocking segments. The segments may comprise an integral lifting means 22 & 30. The segments may comprise multi panel wall segments with an outer precast layer 101A and an inner precast layer 102A. The precast segments may be imprinted witha finish of bricks or blocks 80 and a mortar course 90. The precast segments may have radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Later embodiments relate to method of casting a wall segment and a jig or mould for casting a wall panel forming part of a precast wall segment.
Patent GB-2518648-A (GB)
Title: Ovulation Determination
Inventor: KERSKEN TIM
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for determining the fertility status of a female. The method comprises the steps of determining and recording a continuous series of temperature data points over a menstrual cycle relating to a body temperature of the female, identifying if the series of temperature data points comprises at least one feature in the series of temperature data points and, if a feature has been identified, determining a point in time of ovulation based on a pre-determined relationship between the feature and ovulation. The feature can be a break in homogeneity of the menstrual cycle, and/or a particular pattern of temperature readings which may occur within a particular timescale and which may be determined by pattern analysis (see figure 5). The temperature is preferably measured using a flexible pessary device inserted into the vaginal channel, which forms part of the system of the invention.
Patent GB-2519512-A (GB)
Title: Pleural manometry catheter
Inventor: ROE EDWIN
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A pleural manometry catheter comprises a first tube 22, a second tube 4 and a pressure transducer 26 (e.g. a digital manometer); the first tube comprising a first end 8 which (in use) is disposed inside the pleural cavity and a second end 25 which (in use) projects from the pleural cavity, the first end of the tube having at least one aperture 24 such that pleural fluid flows through the aperture along a first flow path to the pressure transducer, and the second tube comprising a first end 8 which (in use) is disposed inside the pleural cavity and a second end 12 which projects from the pleural cavity to the exterior, at least one aperture 6 being disposed at or near the first end of the second tube such that fluid may flow along a second flow path through the aperture and along the tube to the second end of the tube, allowing fluid to be drained from the pleural cavity (for example into a syringe, 14 or other drainage device or system). The pressure transducer is configured to detect real-time changes in the fluid pressure in the first flow path. A method of draining a liquid (for example from the chest of a patient) is contemplated, which comprises (1) inserting both the first and second tubes into the pleural cavity such that the first end of each tube projects into the pleural cavity and the second end of each tube projects into the exterior, and (2) draining fluid from the pleural cavity through the second tube, and (3) using a pressure transducer to measure real time changes in the fluid pressure through the first tube, such that a concomitant drop in fluid pressure in the first tube when the second tube is used to drain fluid from the pleural cavity is detected.
Patent GB-2513937-A (GB)
Title: Tire/wheel structure
Inventor: CHEN CHENG-TUNG
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 2013-11-20
Abstract: A tire/wheel structure includes a body, such as an automobile tire, and guide blocks mounted to two sidewalls of the body in a circumferentially arranged cascade series. Each guide block has a side facing a forward rotation direction of the body and forming at least one inclined guide face in such a way that the inclined guide face and an adjacent one of the guide blocks define therebetween a wind-assisting groove, whereby when the body is in a forward rotating condition, the inclined guide faces of the guide blocks and the wind-assisting grooves help enhance airflow guiding, reduce wind resistance, and generating an assistive driving force and when the inclined guide faces of the guide blocks and the wind-assisting grooves are moved to a position in a lower half of the circumference of the body, a follow-the-trend driving assisting force and a moving stabilizing effect are achieved.
Patent GB-2520770-A (GB)
Title: An end cap for a filter assembly
Inventor: BILLIET COLIN
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 2013-12-02
Abstract: An end cap 10 has a body 26 with a plurality of apertures, wherein the apertures include a first end aperture 28 for attachment to a filter bowl 16 and a second end aperture 30 for attachment to another filter bowl or to a sealing plate 40. The body also has a sidewall inlet 46 and outlet 48. In one aspect the body is formed by extrusion and the end cap also has an insert 50 with a conduit 52 for directing a stream of gas from the inlet to a first filter element 14 through the first end aperture. In a further aspect, a gas treatment assembly (80, Fig. 7) for treating compressed gas comprises a tubular media containing portion (82, Fig. 7). The assembly has a plurality of end caps (86, 88, Fig. 7) for enclosing the tubular media containing portion, wherein the end caps provide an inlet (102, Fig. 7) and outlet (104, Fig. 7). At least one end cap is adapted at a first end to engage and form a seal with the media engaging portion. A closure (94, Fig. 7) is adapted to engage and seal with a second end of the end cap.
Patent GB-2507696-A (GB)
Title: Power efficient processor architecture
Inventor: HERDRICH ANDREW J
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for receiving an interrupt from an accelerator, sending a resume signal directly to a small core responsive to the interrupt and providing a subset of an execution state of the large core to the first small core, and determining whether the small core can handle a request associated with the interrupt, and performing an operation corresponding to the request in the small core if the determination is in the affirmative, and otherwise providing the large core execution state and the resume signal to the large core. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2523347-A (GB)
Title: Encoder, decoder and method
Inventor: WILLNER KAI
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: An encoder (20) for encoding data (D1, 10) to generate corresponding encoded data (D2, 30) is provided, wherein the encoded data (D2, 30) includes information indicative of a frequency, probability or range of one or more symbols to be represented in the encoded data (D2, 30). The encoder (20) is operable to include in the encoded data (D2, 30) additional information indicative of whether or not information indicative of a frequency, probability or range for at least one symbol amongst the one or more symbols is included in the encoded data (D2, 30). The encoder (20) is operable to include in the encoded data (D3, 30) the additional information of whether or not information indicative of a frequency, probability or range for at least one symbol amongst the one or more symbols is included in the encoded data (D2, 30) expressed as single availability bit information. Beneficially, the encoder (20) is operable to represent inclusion of information indicative of the frequency, probability or range information in the encoded data (D2, 30) by use of a single availability bit value 1, and non-inclusion of information indicative of the frequency, probability or range information in the encoded data (D2, 30) by use of a single availability bit value 0.
Patent GB-2514650-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for storing PLMN information on user equipment in wireless communication system
Inventor: LEE YOUNGDAE
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for storing public land mobile network (PLMN) information on user equipment in a wireless communication system. In particular, the method of storing information on PLMN on the user equipment includes determining a selected PLMN among at least one PLMN, detecting a connection problem with the selected PLMN, and storing information on the selected PLMN if the connection problem is detected.
Patent GB-2509852-A (GB)
Title: Organic thin film transistors and method of making them
Inventor: NEWSOME CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: An organic thin film transistor comprises source and drain electrodes defining a channel between them; a surface-modification layer on at least part of the surface of each of the source and drain electrodes; an organic semiconductor layer extending across the channel and in contact with the surface-modification layers; a gate electrode; and a gate dielectric between the organic semiconductor layer and the gate dielectric. The surface- modification layers consist essentially of a partially fluorinated fullerene.
Patent GB-2524774-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft vapour trail control system
Inventor: SWANN PETER
IPC: F02K1/50
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: The invention concerns an aircraft propulsion control system for an aircraft 10 comprising a gas turbine engine 12. The gas turbine engine comprises an actuator 58 for adjusting the direction of a propulsive flow 16 produced by the engine. The control system further comprises a sensor 54 arranged to sense a condition indicative of vapour trail formation by an exhaust flow 16 from the engine. The controller is arranged to be responsive to the condition indicative of vapour trail formation and selectively control operation of the actuator so as to direct the propulsive flow relative to an airframe wake flow region caused by the aircraft in flight. The direction of the propulsive flow produced by the engine is modified by the controller according to the location of the engine relative to a portion of the airframe that induces a vortical wake flow 20. An interaction between the propulsive flow and the wake flow may reduce the optical depth of a contrail formed by propulsive flow behind the aircraft. There may be a plurality of gas turbine engines.
Patent GB-2525193-A (GB)
Title: Feed dispenser
Inventor: MAWLE JAMES
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: An adjustable nozzle 200 is disclosed for an animal feed dispenser. The nozzle comprises a hollow body defined by a top base 212, a bottom base 214 and a substantially rectilinear surface 216 extending therebetween, wherein the bases are opposed and non-congruent. A feed inlet 230 is located at the top base and a feed outlet 150 is located at a lowest extremity 287 of the surface adjacent the bottom base. The nozzle further comprises a closing member 270 adapted to releasably cover the outlet. The closing member may be in the form of a sleeve that is adapted to either translate longitudinally along or rotate co-axially about the surface of the nozzle. A kit of parts for an adjustable nozzle and a method of using this adjustable nozzle with an animal feed dispenser having a feed storage are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2528026-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer apparatus
Inventor: PEDRIX FREDERIC VINCENT
IPC: B67D9/00
Filed: 2014-05-02
Abstract: A fluid transfer apparatus for transferring fluids such as hydrocarbon fuel is disclosed. The fluid transfer apparatus 100 comprises a support member 120 and at least one catenary hose 110, wherein a proximal end of each catenary hose is suspended from the support member. A distal end of each catenary hose is coupled to a transfer manifold 140. A tensioning member 160 is arranged for applying a tensile force to the transfer manifold during a transfer operation. The tensioning member may be extensible and a tension drive mechanism 170 may maintain tension in the tensioning member during use.
Patent GB-2528078-A (GB)
Title: Structure
Inventor: MARKS OLIVER
IPC: B64C3/18
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A structure has a panel 5, a stringer 8 and a rib 14. The stringer 8 includes a stringer flange 8a joined to the panel 5 and a stringer web 8b extending away from the stringer flange 8a. The rib 14 has first and second faces 14a, 14b and a rib foot 30 that has a first rib foot flange 32 that is joined to the stringer web 8b, a second rib foot flange 31 that is joined to the panel 5 and a rib foot web 33 that is joined to the first face 14a of the rib 14. The first rib foot flange 32 is connected to the rib foot web 33 by a first corner that includes at least one layer which runs continuously from the first rib foot flange 32 into the rib foot web 33 via the first corner. The second rib foot flange 31 is connected to the rib foot web 33 by a second corner that includes at least one layer which runs continuously from the second rib foot flange 31 into the rib foot web 33 via the second corner. One of the rib foot flanges is positioned on a first side of the rib 14 extending away from the first face 14a of the rib 14 and the other of the rib foot flanges passes from the first side 14a of the rib 14 to a second side 14b of the rib 14 where it extends away from the second face 14b of the rib 14. The rib foot 30, stringer 8 and rib 13 preferably form part of an aircraft wing (fig 1 & 2).
Patent GB-2518051-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid separation system and method
Inventor: REN JIAXIANG
IPC: E21B43/38
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A system for separating fluids of a fluid mixture including a filter element operatively arranged for enabling a first component of a fluid mixture to flow therethrough while impeding flow of at least one other fluid component of the fluid mixture. An additive is configured to improve a first affinity of the filter element for the first component relative to a second affinity of the filter element for the at least one other fluid component of the fluid mixture. A method of separating fluids is also included.
Patent GB-2520402-A (GB)
Title: A film drive assembly for a packaging machine
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED ALEXANDER
IPC: B65G21/20
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A film drive assembly has a belt 20 driven by a roller 23 with a path having a linear portion 24 and two non parallel portions 25, 26; passages 40 extend through the belt and a low pressure manifold communicates with the passages for part of the path so they retain the film by suction. Ideally the non parallel portions are linear and one is perpendicular to the first. There may be a heating bar adjacent the drive assembly. There could be a similar belt with a portion parallel to a portion of the fist belt. Ideally the region contacting the film is between idler rollers 21, 22. There could be a third idler roller to keep the belt in contact with the drive roller. Alternatively a former 15 has a shoulder with a hollow suitable to transform strip bag material into a tube and optionally a base plate below the midpoint of the former shoulder to which the former shoulder is mounted; and a film drive assembly including rollers mounted on spaced parallel axes, one projecting above the base plate or lower portion of the shoulder and a belt mounted on the rollers suitable to remove the strip bag material from the former shoulder. Alternatively a packaging machine including two sealing jaws 18 simultaneously rotating in opposite directions about parallel axes perpendicular to a drive belt direction; such that the outer surface of the sealing jaws can be slower than the belt at certain points.
Patent GB-2526974-A (GB)
Title: Nasal cannula assemblies and related parts
Inventor: O'CONNOR MARK THOMAS
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: Nasal cannula assemblies for providing respiratory therapy to patients are provided. A nasal cannula assembly can include a cannula, an optional manifold which may be removable, a gas supply tube, and a securement mechanism. Securement mechanisms can include headgear straps, cheek pads, or an adhesive nose strip. A nasal cannula assembly can also include a lanyard, lanyard clip, and/or lanyard connector to help support the weight of a main gas delivery conduit.
Patent GB-2547622-A (GB)
Title: Excitation system
Inventor: ABDESLAM MEBARKI
IPC: H02K19/38
Filed: 2015-11-02
Abstract: An excitation system is disclosed for providing excitation to a main rotating electrical machine such as a synchronous generator. The excitation system 18 comprises an exciter 20 and a permanent auxiliary generator 40 nested inside the exciter. The exciter rotor 24 is located radially outwards of an exciter stator 22 and the aux. generator pm rotor 44 is located insider the aux, generator stator 45. By nesting the auxiliary generator within the exciter and locating the exciter rotor radially outwards of the exciter stator, a compact design using a reduced number of components may be achieved. As shown in fig 5 a common stator core 50 may be shared by the exciter and the auxiliary generator. Rotating diodes 29, including a heat sink, may mount via a mounting member 52 to the rotor cup 30 and fan blades, circumferentially space around the mounting member, may provide a cooling air flow to the exciter. The exciting system may be mounted externally to the main machine and may be removable therefrom.