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Patent GB-2524011-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered electronic system
Inventor: MOREY ALAN
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: There is provided a multi-layered electronic system 10 comprising a support substrate 12 including at least a primary conductive track 22; a security layer 16 including at least a conductive security track 40; an electrically-conductive engagement element 18 in electrical communication with the primary conductive track 22, and to which the security layer 16 is mounted so that the conductive security track 40 is in permanent electrical communication with the primary conductive track 22; and a flexible cover layer 20 which overlies the security layer 16 and which is directly or indirectly secured to the support substrate 12. The electrical connection between the security layer 16, conductive engagement element 18 and primary conductive track 22 is interrupted when the conductive security track 40 is broken. The security layer may be integrally formed with the cover layer. The engagement element may be formed of a non-deformable material.
Patent GB-2524247-A (GB)
Title: Control of data processing
Inventor: HUMPHRIES STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: Capturing successive thermal images via a thermal camera, detecting a user action from the thermal images and controlling a data processing operation in response to the detection. The user action maybe a user touching a surface and the detection comprises detecting from the thermal image a change in the temperature of the surface at a detection position from an initial temperature to a temperature higher than the initial temperature. The detecting step may detect user movement while touching the surface along a path larger than the detection position associated with a single touch so it detects heat residue left by a finger touch. The detected users actions may be filtered to so they decay slower than a rate of decay associated with the cooling of the surface. The surface maybe actively cooled in response to detection of a users touch. The thermal camera maybe stereoscopic and may be associated with a visible light camera.
Patent GB-2526064-A (GB)
Title: Secondary battery with an overcharge protection circuit
Inventor: WU DONALD PI HSIANG
IPC: H01M10/63
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A secondary battery with an overcharge protection device includes a battery case 20 with a chamber 21 for holding a plurality of secondary battery cells 10; a heat dissipation plate 30 fixed to the battery case 20; and an overcharge discharge device 400 disposed in the battery case 20 and including a plurality of overcharge discharge modules electrically connected to the secondary battery cells. Each overcharge discharge module includes a balance resistor fixed to the heat dissipation plate. The battery case and the heat dissipation plate are made of metal, the balance resistors are cement resistors, a plurality of first connectors 50 are electrically connected to the overcharge discharge modules, and a plurality of second connectors 60 are electrically connected to the cement resistors 41 and removably fixed to a corresponding one of the first connectors 50. Other components include heat dissipation grooves 413, heat conduction surface 411, circuit board 401, heat dissipation space 33, connecting portions 23, 32 and voltage detecting unit 44.
Patent GB-2516726-A (GB)
Title: Input decoder
Inventor: CHETTIMADA VINAYAK KARIAPPA
IPC: H03M11/10
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: A device, such as a music player, DVD player, TV, mobile phone, wireless smartphone accessory, PC, tablet computer, laptop computer, thermometer, or heart rate monitor, may be controlled by depressing a button for a short, medium, or long length of time. The length of the input pulse is compared against two time thresholds t1 and t2 (figure 2). Various pulse outputs may be provided at an LED interface (6, figure 1) to indicate to a user the detected category of pulse length. The time thresholds t1 and t2, the parameters of the pulse outputs, and the mapping of detected pulse input lengths to state machine or host actions (4 or 3, figure 1) may be configured by the user.
Patent GB-2509878-A (GB)
Title: Method for inhibiting the plugging of conduits by gas hydrates
Inventor: KLOMP ULFERT CORNELIS
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A method for inhibiting the plugging of a conduit containing a flowable mixture comprising at least an amount of hydrocarbons capable of forming hydrates in the presence of water and an amount of water, which method comprises adding to the mixture an amount of a functionalized dendrimer effective to inhibit formation and/or accumulation of hydrates in the mixture at conduit temperatures and pressures; and flowing the mixture containing the functionalized dendrimer and any hydrates through the conduit wherein the functionalized dendrimer comprises at least one quaternary ammonium zwitterionic functional end group.
Patent GB-2516549-A (GB)
Title: Image session ranking
Inventor: SINN RICHARD
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: Image-sharing session ranking techniques are described. In one embodiment, indications are received that a plurality of image-sharing sessions are available for joining by one or more potential members. Such indication may comprise invitations 310, 312, 314, 316 for the user to join respective image-sharing sessions created by other users and hosted by an image-sharing service provider 106. The plurality of available image-sharing sessions are prioritized based on one or more ranking criteria 402 that are usable to determine a relative likelihood that a particular user wishes to join respective image-sharing sessions. A prioritised list 404 is formed of suggested image-sharing sessions that are arranged, one to another, based on the ranking criteria, and displayed to the user 102. Ranking criteria could include: proximity of a user to an event associated with the session; whether another user associated with the session is known to the user; number of members joined to the session; number of likes or comments in a social network associated with the session; number of images associated with a particular event in an image-sharing session; or geographic data associated with an image-sharing event. The prioritised list may be updated in real-time based on the changing location of the user. Methods of distributing image-sharing session invitations are also described.
Patent GB-2514986-A (GB)
Title: Methods of transferring discrete articles
Inventor: PAPSDORF CLIFFORD THEODORE
IPC: B65G47/84
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of transferring discrete articles from or to a moving carrier member using a transfer assembly. The transfer assembly comprises a frame defining a rotation axis and a transfer member comprising a transfer surface configured to receive one of the discrete articles. The method comprises rotating the transfer member about the rotation axis and maintaining the transfer surface at a substantially constant minimum distance away from the moving carrier member at the point of discrete article transfer.
Patent GB-2520181-A (GB)
Title: Childproof storage and timing device for administration of medicine
IPC: B65D50/00
Filed: 2014-10-30
Abstract: A medication dispenser 10 comprises: multiple containers 32, 12, suitable for holding medication and paraphernalia for administering medication; and a timing device for ensuring timely and controlled administration of medication by preventing unauthorised access which may be achieved using childproofing means, wherein a control means controls the timing device and has an anti-tamper means. A time period is set using the control means 20, 22 and upon expiry of said time period an alert is triggered and a lock can be released to enable the user to gain access to the containers. The dispenser may comprise a means for resetting the timing device which may also be childproof or have an anti-tamper means. A display 18 may also be present which may show the time remaining until the time period expires or the actual time. A visual indicator 26 may be provided in the form of a light which changes colour.
Patent GB-2538492-A (GB)
Title: Aneurysm treatment assembly
Inventor: AIDAN FUREY
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2015-05-11
Abstract: A medical filler delivery assembly includes a micro catheter 24 for delivering filler material such as filamentary material 20 into an aneurysm 14 in a vessel. The assembly also includes a positioning mechanism which includes a support element 70 made of knitted wires, as well as an expansion mechanism 80, 100 for expanding the support element 70 within the vessel. The support element 70 is able to trap the micro catheter 24 in position such that its distal end 25 is disposed within the aneurysm sac 14. The knitted wire configuration of the support element provides sufficient holding force to the distal end 25 of the micro catheter 24 and also has an open structure which permits continuation of fluid flow through the blood vessel. The entire assembly can be removed from the vessel after the delivery of filamentary material 20, thereby not retaining within the vessel any foreign object such as a stent.
Patent GB-2539447-A (GB)
Title: A gasification system
Inventor: JOHN GRAINGER
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A process and system for converting a carbonaceous feedstock into a product gas (which preferably comprises methane and at least one hydrocarbon having a carbon number of at least two, e.g. tar), where the process comprises the steps of: i) pyrolysing and methanating the feedstock to produce a reaction gas in at least one reaction chamber, wherein the at least one reaction chamber comprises at least one inlet and at least one outlet, ii) removing the reaction gas from at least one of the at least one outlet of the at least one reaction chamber, iii) separating the reaction gas into a product gas portion and a portion for further processing, iv) circulating the portion for further processing into at least one of the at least one inlet of the at least one reaction chamber for further processing, v) recovering the product gas portion.
Patent GB-2539694-A (GB)
Title: Atmospheric environment energy harvesting generator
Inventor: CHRISTODOULOS PETER COOPER
IPC: F25B30/02
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: An energy harvesting device for converting heat from the environment into electrical energy, having a heat absorbing plate 1, a heat retaining plate 2, a transducer 3 to convert heat energy to electrical energy, a compressor pump 8 to pump heat from absorption plate to radiant plate, an electronic storage component 6, a pre-regulation circuit 10 to regulate the voltage, and a final stage regulator 11 for routing the generated electrical energy to electrical devices. The transducer may convert heat energy to electrical energy either by using the Peltier effect, or by using pressurised hot vapour to drive a turbine that rotates a generator. The device is intended for use in locations where common power sources are not available, to provide power to personal electronic devices. The generated electricity can also be stored by a rechargeable battery.
Patent GB-2540410-A (GB)
Title: Panel clip
Inventor: TONY HANCOCK
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: A clip 20 for resisting the pushing of a panel (30, Fig. 16) out of its sash framing (50, Fig. 16) comprises a base 22 and an obstructer 24. The base is configured for fixing the clip to a border of the panel. The obstructer is angled away from the base and has an end edge (26, Fig. 9). When fixed to the panel in its sash framing, the end edge extends at an acute angle into an air pocket of the sash framing, such that an attempt to push the panel out of its sash framing brings the end edge of the obstructer into engagement with a wall (54, Fig. 16) of the air pocket. The clip may comprise an adhesive area (8, Figure 14), which may be a sticky pad, for fixing it to the panel. The clip may be stamped from sheet metal.
Patent GB-2542759-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing a patients visual field
Inventor: BLAIR DONALDSON
IPC: A61B3/024
Filed: 2015-08-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a patient's visual field. The testing apparatus comprises a display 3 and a patient input device (9, figure 1). A home target 19 is presented on the display 3, along with a cursor 21 being moveable under control of the patient input device 9. Once the cursor 21 is moved to the home target 19, a visual field target 11 is presented on the display 3 at a first position. The visual field target 11 is recorded as detected if the cursor 21 moves a predetermined distance towards the visual field target 11. The cursor 21 may be determined as having moved a predetermined distance towards the target 11 when it crosses a boundary 17 around the home target 19 at a location 15 towards the target 11. The step is repeated for further visual field targets 11 at further positions for determining the patient's visual field based on the positions of the visual field targets 11 that have been detected.
Patent GB-2527219-A (GB)
Title: Ultraviolet light discharge lamp apparatuses with one or more reflectors
Inventor: STIBICH MARK
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: The ultraviolet lamp apparatus 100 for disinfecting a room has a discharge lamp assembly supported above support structure 102 and arranged lengthwise perpendicular to a plane of support structure 102. The discharge lamp assembly includes discharge lamp 104 surrounded by housing transparent to ultraviolet light 106 and vertically disposed between fan 108 and ozone filter 119. In addition, the discharge lamp assembly includes base 110 and air filter 112 supported at base 114. The transparent housing may be an optical filter 106 which is transparent to ultraviolet light which encases the discharge lamp 104. Apparatus 100 further includes reflector 118 disposed over an upper end of the discharge lamp, the reflector system is configured to redirect light transmitted through the housing to a region between approximately 0.61m (2 feet) and approximately 1.22m (4 feet) from a floor in the room in which the apparatus is arranged.
Patent GB-2538576-A (GB)
Title: RF-to-DC Converter
Inventor: BRUNO ROBERTO FRANCISCATTO
IPC: H02J50/20
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: A dual-band converter operable to convert a first RF signal in a first frequency band and a second RF signal in a second frequency band that is separate from the first frequency band into a DC signal for powering a load. The converter comprises: a rectifier 220 arranged to generate, based on the first and second RF signals, a DC signal and two or more harmonics of each of the first and second RF signals during operation of the dual-band converter; a planar transmission line 210 arranged to guide the first and second RF signals to the rectifier and to receive a component of each of the harmonics generated by the rectifier during operation of the dual-band converter; a first stub 213 and a second stub 214 each connected to the planar transmission line 210 and arranged to reflect a component of a first harmonic and a component of a second harmonic of the first RF signal received from the rectifier; and a third stub 216 and a fourth stub 217 each connected to the planar transmission line 210 and arranged to reflect a component of a first harmonic and a component of a second harmonic of the second RF signal received from the rectifier, respectively.
Patent GB-2528803-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage seal for well fracturing
Inventor: GUIDRY KIRK P
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A fracturing system (10) including a ring gasket (44) disposed between a fracturing tree (20, 24) and a wellhead component (30) is provided. In one embodiment, the ring gasket includes multiple sealing stages (56, 58) that seal against grooves (46, 48) in the fracturing tree and the wellhead component. The ring gasket may also include one or more recesses (68) between the sealing stages. In some embodiments, the ring gasket has a configuration that reduces gasket setting load and increases flange separation load compared to other gaskets used in fracturing operations. And in some embodiments, the system enables monitoring (84) of gasket sealing integrity, even during fracturing operations. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2544545-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable width roller blind assembly
Inventor: CORMAC DIAMOND
IPC: E06B9/40
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: An adjustable width roller blind assembly comprises a roller 102 and a generally rectangular screen formed from a flexible sheet material having an upper marginal edge securable to the roller and a free lower marginal edge. The roller comprises substantially cylindrical and axially aligned first 120 and second 130 roller sections, the first roller section incorporating a plurality of first fingers 122 extending axially towards the second roller section, the second section incorporating a plurality of second fingers 132 extending axially towards the first roller section. The second fingers are circumferentially offset from the first fingers such that each first finger of the first roller section is receivable between a respective pair of second fingers of said second roller section so that the overall length of the roller is adjustable by varying the extent to which the first and second fingers, and thus the first and second roller sections, overlap one another. The first and second roller sections have a substantially equal and constant outer diameter and as a result the roller has a substantially uniform outer diameter over its length.
Patent GB-2545506-A (GB)
Title: Stair tread
Inventor: TOM RIX
IPC: E04F11/116
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A stair tread assembly 2 for a staircase 1, the assembly comprising a base member 10 and one or more reinforcing members 8 mounted to the base member. The one or more reinforcing members being at least partially embedded a tread formed by the base member. The assembly may be configured to extend laterally across a staircase 1 with the one or more reinforcing members being arranged to extend laterally across the base member. The base member may be elongated along a longitudinal axis with the one or more reinforcing members extending substantially parallel to this axis. The one or more reinforcing members may comprise at least one mounting section for mounting the reinforcing member to the base member, and at least one raised section. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the stair tread assembly and a tray 7 (figure 2) for forming a stair tread.
Patent GB-2547886-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with symbol replacement
Inventor: JONATHAN WORTMANN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: A computer implemented method for symbol replacement in a reel based game, which is executed on behalf of a client machine, comprises: selecting a first set of symbols, which includes one or more trigger symbols, which forms an outcome event; determining that (i) the outcome event does not include a primary trigger event that causes execution of a bonus feature, and (ii) the outcome event includes a secondary trigger event that causes replacement of the one or more trigger symbols; replacing the one or more trigger symbols with replacement symbols to form a second set of symbols if the outcome event includes the secondary trigger event; determining a bonus payment amount associated with the second set of symbols and providing an indication of the bonus payment amount to the client machine. A gaming system is configured for symbol replacement in the reel-based game. The trigger symbols may be called scatter symbols and the replacement symbols may be called wild symbols. The method may be executed on a server with a data connection to a client machine. Preferably the primary trigger event occurs when n trigger symbols are present and the secondary trigger event occurs when <n trigger symbols are present.
Patent GB-2547940-A (GB)
Title: Source separation method
Inventor: DIRK-JAN VAN MANEN
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: A method is described for separating the unknown contributions of two or more sources from a commonly acquired wavefield including the determination of a wavenumber dependent model which reconstructs the wavefield of the sources independently below a frequency set by the slowest physical propagation velocity and applying an inversion based on the model to the commonly acquired wavefield to separate the contributions. There is at least one parameter varying non-periodically between the sources from one activation to the following activation. The parameter is signal amplitude, signal spectrum, activation time or location. The model incorporates the non-periodic variation of the parameter. Each wavefield has a bounded support in a transform domain, e.g. a cone shaped region in the frequency wavenumber domain.
Patent GB-2534072-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for a sewerage system
Inventor: DAVID ROBINSON
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: An apparatus comprising sensing means 100 fitted to a drain 40, between a lateral portion of the drain connected to a public sewer 50 and a private portion of the drain, so as to sense the level of sewage in the drain substantially at a legal boundary of a building or land on which the building is built, wherein the drain 40 communicates waste from the building to the public sewer 50 across the legal boundary. A communicating means 30 is arranged to communicate with the sensing means 100 to determine whether the level of sewage in the drain has at least reached a predetermined threshold level, and, responsive to this, to communicate information indicative of this to a location remote from the building, and optionally remote from the drain 40, i.e. at a private company with responsibility for maintaining the public sewer. A control means 20 may periodically operate the sensing means 100 to ascertain whether the level of sewage has reached the predetermined level, and then communicate the information, possibly wirelessly and in the form of an alarm or data.
Patent GB-2550408-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for elastic band
Inventor: KENNETH THOMAS MCCABE
IPC: A61B17/132
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: A fastening 11 for an elastic band 12 comprising an attachment for a first end 12a of the band and a cleat 14 comprising a cleat slot (15, fig.1) into which a second end 12b of the band can be jammed. The fastening may have a flat base 16 having a base slot 17 comprising the attachment for the first end of the band, and two posts 18 upstanding from the base that define a slot adapted to receive and retain the second end of the band. The slot preferably extends at right angles to the flat base, and widens where it adjoins the base. The slot may have a triangular shape where it widens. Preferably, the base is elliptical in shape. Also claimed is an elastic band in combination with such a fastener. The band may be in the form of a tourniquet.
Patent GB-2540278-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for monitoring a timer
Inventor: RUEDIGER KARNER
IPC: H03K5/26
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for monitoring a timer, in particular for a device for operating occupant protection means for a vehicle, the timer being designed to generate a periodic clock signal. The device has means for monitoring the pulse duration of the clock signal, thus allowing the pulse duration of the clock signal to be monitored.
Patent GB-2555417-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning Appliance
Inventor: SCOTT JAMES MIGHALL
IPC: A61C17/22
Filed: 2016-10-26
Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance such as a powered toothbrush includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a control circuit 174 for activating a light source 170 such as LEDs for illuminating a translucent housing part 116 of the fluid reservoir 116 via an adjacent light emitter 178 and light pipe 176 to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir rather than via the handle 16 which may be covered in use. The light is prevented from being activated when a cleaning tool is removed - a Hall effect sensor located on the handle detecting the presence of a magnet on the cleaning tool.