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Patent GB-2491386-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional electricity transmission tower
Inventor: JONES ROSEMARY
IPC: E04H12/00
Filed: 2011-06-02
Abstract: A metal hollow tapered tubular shaped electricity transmission tower 1, such as a pylon, supporting a hollow wing shaped arm 2, which fits on top of it by means of a centrally positioned circular aperture 5, and from which extends one or more high non-conductive cables and a number of vertical insulator strings 3 to which there are attached a corresponding number of electricity conductive cables. The arm has on its underneath surface two circular doors to enable maintenance access and supports a typical vertical axis wind turbine 4 emerging through its circular aperture. On its south facing side the tower has one or more wide strips of photovoltaic laminate 6, the output cables of which enter the tower and join those of the turbine at the towers lower portion to power a typical air CO2 extraction mechanism.
Patent GB-2493216-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communications network with reduced signalling requirement
Inventor: BARRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: A mobile communications network for communicating data to/from communications devices, the network comprising one or more base stations operable to provide a wireless access interface to communications devices; one or more communications devices operable to communicate packets with the one or more base stations via the wireless access interface; one or more packet gateways operable to transmit user data packets received via the one or more base stations from and/or to the one or more communications devices; and one or more mobility managers operable to send and receive signalling packets for controlling user data communications between communications devices and packet gateways. The one or more mobility managers arc operable, upon reception of a signalling packet from a communications device and comprising user data intended for a destination, to detect that the packet is not associated with any established signalling connection between the one or more mobility managers and this communication device. The one or more mobility managers are operable, responsive to said detection, to transmit the user data comprised in the signalling packet to the destination. Accordingly a short message may be sent (e.g. from a machine type communications (MTC) terminal) in a reduced context or context-less manner in a mobile communications network, thereby reducing the amount of signalling and of context to be required in the network elements.
Patent GB-2493958-A (GB)
Title: Liquid fuel trap
Inventor: WALTER STEFAN
IPC: B60K15/035
Filed: 2011-08-25
Abstract: A liquid fuel trap device 1 for a vehicle fuel system. The device comprises a housing forming a confined space with at least one port 5 connectable to a fuel vapour passage, and a valve 4 capable of discharging liquid fuel from the space into the tank. The housing comprises at least two retention means 7 to refrain the fuel 3 in the housing from reaching the outlet port 5 which connects to the fuel vapour recovery system, in angle scenarios. The retention means 7 may comprise at least one barrier, preferably arranged in the housing between a portion of the liquid trap and the port which connects to a fuel vapour line. The barrier may be a surface extending across the width of the housing.
Patent GB-2495931-A (GB)
Title: Configurable bus with selection of transmission links and clock frequency
Inventor: URZI IGNAZIO ANTONINO
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A method for transmitting data on a configurable bus, comprising a number of physical links RD[z], comprises receiving input data on an input bus 10 at one or more of a number of data rates; selecting a number of the physical links on which the data is to be transmitted and a clock frequency at which the data is to be transmitted, based on information relating to the data rate of the input data and the number of links used on the input bus; and driving the physical links to transmit the data. The selection of transmission settings is intended to provide an optimal balance between bandwidth and power consumption. A receiver 20 which receives data in packets on a number of the physical links at a clock frequency, reformats the packets into groups 21 and transmits the reformatted data on an output bus 22 at one of a plurality of data rates, is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2484053-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for monitoring a well
Inventor: DRIA DENNIS EDWARD
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2010-08-04
Abstract: A method for identifying fluid migration or inflow associated with a wellbore tubular, comprises measuring strain of the wellbore tubular with a system comprising at least one string of interconnected sensors that is arranged such that the sensors are distributed along a length and the circumference of the wellbore tubular; establishing a baseline that is a function of steady state strain measurements within a first time period; and identifying fluid migration or inflow where strain measurements substantially deviate from the baseline within a second time period.
Patent GB-2499618-A (GB)
Title: Screen valve
Inventor: HOWES JONATHAN SEBASTIAN
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 2012-02-22
Abstract: A sliding screen valve for controlling fluid flow comprises a multi-apertured valve plate configured for sliding movement relative to a multi-apertured valve seat between closed and open configurations and comprises an array of apertures separated from one another by elongate interstitial elements angled at between 15 to 45 degrees from the axis of motion. The valve plate may be operatively connected via an actuator frame 274 controlling its movement to an actuator for sliding movement relative to the valve seat, and may be connected to the actuator via a resilient support element 272 configured to allow a floating movement of the valve plate normal to the valve plate. Initiation or termination of the sliding movement may be damped by at least one damping mechanism. The screen valve may be configured for lateral reciprocating movement and may be used in gas compression and/or expansion equipment such as piston compressors or expanders.
Patent GB-2499664-A (GB)
Title: Referral tree incentive commercial platform
Inventor: GABRIEL NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2012-02-27
Abstract: The application relates to commercial platform which is operable to reward users. The platform 100 comprises a user module 101, a referral tree module 102, a purchasing module 103, a reward module 104, and an invitation module 105. The commerce platform 100 allows users to purchase items and allows for a user referral system whichincentivizes the viral referral of new users. When a user of the commerce platform 100 purchases an item the purchasing module 102 automatically transfers a fraction of the purchase value from that user's user account to a reward account. This fraction of the purchase value contributes to an award value. The referral tree module 102 is operable to create and store a plurality of referral trees, comprising one or more user accounts. The reward module 104 isoperable to determine a main award account from one of the user accounts of the referral tree and to distribute at least part of the award value between: said main award account and one or more additional user accounts. Each such additional user account belongs to a reward tree in which the main award account is a secondary user account.
Patent GB-2502251-A (GB)
Title: Automated quality control of audio-video media
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH TIMOTHY IAN
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: A method of monitoring the quality of an audio video process chain includes taking a plurality of measurements M, each measurement being converted into a threshold confidence TC by a normalisation process, where required. Each resultant threshold confidence is compared with a threshold value of acceptability in which the comparison takes into account a latitude of acceptability associated with that threshold and an error function relating to the reliability of the measurement. The threshold confidence indicates a level of pass or fail and extends linearly between a value indicative of full acceptability/pass (e.g. 100%) and a value indicating certain unacceptability/fail (e.g. 0%) (see e.g. figure 2a). By normalizing a plurality of measurements at different stages of the process chain, different measurements may be assessed and compared on the same threshold confidence scale. Also disclosed is a method of monitoring the quality of an audio video process chain comprising taking a plurality of measurements, generating an error function for each measurement, and combining each measurement with its respective error function to form a measurement range. A user is provided with an option, available via a graphical user interface (GUI), to manually override a determined threshold confidence if the result of the automated monitoring is determined to be erroneous.
Patent GB-2500924-A (GB)
Title: A sill insulation member
Inventor: ZAWISTOWSKI JACEK
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A sill insulation member, preferably an oversill insulation member, for fitting onto a window sill comprising a one piece integrally formed being formed of polymeric material having low thermal conductivity, and the sill insulation member 200 having a sloped profile and a shoulder at one end of the sloped profile. The insulation member may have a drip profile on its underside surface to allow water to drain away. The polymeric material may be expanded polystyrene (EPS). A water proof polymer sealant may be used in conjunction with uPVC trim along the lateral and posterior edges to seal the insulation member to the surround. The insulation member may be coated with a resin 206, preferably a high impact resistance resin formed from a polymer binder, quartz and dolomite filler and humidifiers, preserving agents and thickeners. The binder is preferable a styrene acrylic polymer binder and the coating may include cellulose fibres. The sill is preferably glued in place using adhesive.
Patent GB-2504459-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for wind turbine blades
Inventor: ASH BRIAN
IPC: B29C70/06
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A hinge 20 for connecting a wind turbine blade 16 to a hub 18, eg in a 15kW wind turbine, comprises a body 26 which is capable of hinging movement about at least one hinge axis. The body is formed from flexible, resilient material, eg elastomeric material such as cast polyurethane or synthetic rubber, in which reinforcing material is distributed. The reinforcing material may be polymeric, eg polyamide, glass or metallic fibres. The hinge may have a coning hinge axis 22 a non-parallel base hinge axis 24 to allow the blade to adopt a base pitch under centrifugal force. The reinforcement may be in the form of as rope (40, fig.6), eg of aramid fibres, wound around locating members (30, 32) in the mould (42) such that the rope (40) traverses both hinge axes 22, 24 several times. The reinforcement may be in the form of a mesh (44, fig.5).
Patent GB-2503292-A (GB)
Title: Voice-based user authentication
Inventor: PITKANEN MARTTI
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: An arrangement such as a server apparatus or a plurality of at least functionally connected server and/or other apparatuses, for controlling access to a network service, such as a cloud service, utilizing multi-factor, at least two-factor, authentication, comprising a processing entity and a memory entity for processing and storing data, respectively, and a data transfer entity for receiving and sending data, the arrangement being configured to: transmit a code 143c, preferably as browser data such as web page data, during a communication session associated with a predetermined user of the service for visualization and subsequent uttering by the user; receive sound data 143g indicative of the uttered code; determine on the basis of the sound data and voiceprint data associated with the predetermined user whether the code has been uttered by the predetermined user 143h; and provided that this seems to be the case, raise the gained authentication status/level of the predetermined user regarding at least the current communication session 143l, wherein raising the authentication status optionally includes at least one action selected from the group consisting of: enabling a new service feature; enabling the use of a new application; enabling a new communication method; and/or enabling the adjustment of service settings or preferences of the network service. Further described is an initial authentication method for setting up the communication session between the user and the network service involving exchange of a One-Time Password (OTP) (Figure 1a) wherein the exchange takes place after supply and activation of a secure browser link given to the user in an email. The network service may be a cloud service, remote/virtual desktop or portal service, for example. The location of the user may also be used as a further authentication factor.
Patent GB-2503691-A (GB)
Title: Determining endpoint values for encoding and decoding texture data
Inventor: NYSTAD JA RN
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2012-07-04
Abstract: When encoding a set of texture data elements 30 for use in a graphics processing system, the direction along which the data values of the set of texture data elements in question exhibit the greatest variance in the colour space is estimated by using one or more infinite planes 41 to divide the texture data elements in the colour space. For each such plane, texture data element values on each side of the plane are added up to give respective sum points 48, 49, and the vector 50 between these two sum points determined. The direction in the data space of one of the determined vectors 50 is then used to derive endpoint colour values to use when encoding the set of texture data elements.
Patent GB-2504331-A (GB)
Title: Configuration of widgets in a mashup environment
Inventor: BURNS SIMON EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A method, system and controller for configuring widgets in a mashup environment is provided. The method comprises providing a mashup environment comprising a first widget having a first configuration and responding 30 to the addition of a second widget to the mashup environment, wherein the second widget has a second configuration, by determining whether the first widget is related to the second widget 33. This is done by examining interaction relationship information between the first and second configuration. It is then determined 35 whether the first and/or second configuration requires updating on the basis of whether the widgets are related. The configurations may be updated based upon whether there are matching patterns, such as similar names in the configurations. The widgets may be graphical user interface (GUI) objects.
Patent GB-2507486-A (GB)
Title: Turbo-prop spinner with combustion apparatus
Inventor: GRINDELL MARC BENJAMIN
IPC: B64C11/14
Filed: 2012-10-30
Abstract: A non-pitch turbo prop engine is provided comprising a plurality of hollow propellers 3 and a spinner 4 wherein the spinner houses a combustion chamber 11 and a plurality of air intake scoops 1 are arranged between each of the propellers. Ambient air is received by the air scoops and compressed in an outer periphery of the interior of the spinner, the air is then combusted with fuel in the combustion chamber, combustion gasses are then released into the hollow blades for discharge from an edge (19, fig. 7) thereof. Exhaust holes 18 may be provided for channelling combustion gasses to the internal of the hollow propeller blades. Fuel may be injected into the combustion chamber via a hollow propeller shaft.
Patent GB-2509543-A (GB)
Title: Decorative fixture
Inventor: CLAIRE JULIE
IPC: F21V1/04
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A decorative fixture for a through-light comprises a first upper layer 1 and a second lower layer 2. The first upper layer 1 is arranged in use to be located proximal to a light source and the second layer 2 is arranged in use to be located distal to a light source. The layers define a space which is arranged to receive a plate 10. The fixture further comprises securement means 3, 4, 6, 7. One of the layers is arranged in use to be suspended from a surface 5 by the securement means.
Patent GB-2513538-A (GB)
Title: Mobile wind farms
Inventor: HOLME IVOR EDWARD
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2013-01-09
Abstract: Part of the large amount of rearward moving displaced air, in relation to the forward movement of the hybrid diesel/electric train, is utilised. The air is captured by a variety of scoops/intakes 1 and passes to a turbine unit 9, 16. The air volume/velocity may be optimised by a vortex unit 2 in conjunction with air volume control provided by volume/velocity probes 5 & 8, relays 6 &10 and vents 7, 17 & 11. The optimised captured air is used to drive the blades of the electric turbines 9/16 mounted in various configurations. The power output of the turbines can be used in three different ways: (a) to provide power for the electric motor 15 which assists the diesel engine of the hybrid diesel/electric train; (b) to deliver a constant high level of charge to the backup batteries 12; (c) to provide electricity, fed to the roof top rails of the turbine unit, to be picked up by the overhead power cables 14 for feeding into a national electricity supply network.
Patent GB-2509734-A (GB)
Title: Conductivity tool for non-metallic pipeline inspection
Inventor: BOND ANTHONY HUGH
IPC: F16L55/28
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: An inspection tool for buried non-metallic pipelines which uses a conductive sensor head passed along the length of a pipeline to detect leaks and metallic pipe fittings as in Figure 1. The sensor head 1 may include a location device to enable the position of a leak or metallic fitting to be marked on the surface above the pipeline. The sensor head may also include a metal detector to discriminate between leaks and metallic fittings. Signals for the sensor head and a cable counter are used to generate a plot of conduction current against distance moved into the pipeline. Leaks and metallic fittings show as conduction peaks in the trace generated. Typically the sensor head with cable is pulled along the pipeline by the pipeline flow using a drogue 12 attached to the sensor head.
Patent GB-2495060-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for computer training
Inventor: WADE JOHN
IPC: G09B7/04
Filed: 2011-06-15
Abstract: An adaptive and interactive training system and method is provided. The system provides training content to a user of an application program based upon a variety of factors. The system selects the training content based upon the user's individualized needs vis-a-vis an application program. The system may customize the training sent to the user by evaluating the user's actual interaction with the application program, the user's personal profile and the group profile of groups to which the user belongs.
Patent GB-2510415-A (GB)
Title: A downhole seal with cup, skirt, and flexible limbs
Inventor: ASH SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2013-02-04
Abstract: A downhole seal 10 comprises a cup 11 formed of resiliently deformable material. The cup extends between on the one hand as nose part 12 comprising an annulus 14 intended for sealingly mounting the seal on a mandrel 22 and on the other hand a skirt 13, the seal element flaring in shape between the nose part and the skirt. The skirt includes extending therefrom away from the nose part a plurality of elongate, flexible limbs 18 that are spaced at intervals about the skirt. The cup may have a circular cross section and the annulus may have radial reinforcements 16. The seal may be used with a downhole tool and the seal may be oriented to promote pumping of the tool in a downhole or uphole direction in a fluid-filled bore. The tool may have resiliently biased arms (41, figure 3) and a pair of limbs may be extensible to either side of an arm.
Patent GB-2510597-A (GB)
Title: Starting an engine in dependence on cabin temperature
Inventor: THOMPSON MARLEEN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: A method, for operating a utility vehicle having a drivers cab and a combustion engine for driving the utility vehicle, comprising detecting a first temperature prevailing in the driver's cab S1, comparing the first temperature with a predetermined set temperature S2 and determining a second temperature prevailing in the ambience of the vehicle S4. If the first temperature S1 differs from the set temperature S2 the combustion engine is started by using energy provided by the running combustion engine at least indirectly to decrease the difference between the first temperature D1 and the set temperature S2. The engine is stated if the first temperature S1 is equal to or above the second temperature S2 and the engine may be kept running for predetermined period of time, e.g. 5 minutes. Second temperature S2 may be determined by a sensor or calculated or received by some other means. Reference is also made to a utility vehicle having a control unit which carries out the method.
Patent GB-2507402-A (GB)
Title: A fire sensitive electrical cabinet with a closing aperture in the roof
Inventor: FINLAY RICHARD
IPC: H02B1/28
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: A cabinet for electrical equipment having a ventilation aperture 28 in the roof of the cabinet. A closure device 32 is provided for closing the aperture in the event of fire or excessive heat being detected inside the cabinet. The cabinet may also be provided with a door 26 which is automatically opened in response to fire or excessive heat being detected inside the cabinet. The door can be coupled to a device for opening the door, which is responsive to the detection means, there can also be a locking means for the door. The cabinet may also contain one or more sensors for detecting either a fire or excessive heat. The closure mechanism can comprise a resilient biasing device or can be electrically, mechanically or electromechanically coupled to the detection means. The closure device may comprise a damper which can be connected to a chimney flue.
Patent GB-2520348-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating a three phase primary winding structure and a primary unit
Inventor: WORONOWICZ KONRAD
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2013-11-19
Abstract: A three phase primary inductive charging unit 1 and method of operation wherein the primary winding structure 6 comprises three phase lines P1, P2, P3. In a standard mode, respective phase input voltages U1, U2, U3 are controlled to have a predetermined phase shift between them. In a modified operational mode the respective phase input voltages U1, U2, U3 are controlled such that the set of phase shift values comprises at most two non-zero values and all non-zero phase shift values are equal. In this way the system operates as a virtual one phase system. One of the phase input voltages U1, U2, U3 may be reduced to zero, in which case the non-zero phase shift value may be 180 degrees. The voltage curves of the respective phases may be equal. The frequency of at least one of the phase input voltages U1, U2, U3 may be varied, and may adopt the resonant frequency of the virtual single phase line. A three phase inverter 3 may provide the input phase voltages U1, U2, U3. The system may be adapted to a geometric alignment of the primary winding structure 6 with a secondary winding structure, for example, increasing the efficiency of inductive charging of an electric vehicle which is not positioned correctly.