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Patent GB-2520240-A (GB)
Title: A digital data distribution system
Inventor: BIRCH NICHOLAS
IPC: H04N21/2347
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A digital data distribution system 190 for distributing the same media information 201 in a digital data stream, such as moving picture (MPEG) information, to a plurality of consumer electronic devices 230, 240, such as set-top boxes, computers, smart phones or smart televisions. The digital data distribution system 190 comprises at least one encrypter 221, 222 to encrypt a portion of the same media information in the digital data stream in a different manner for some, e.g. one, of the consumer electronic devices 230, 240 to form consumer encrypted data streams. A distributor is also provided to distribute each of the consumer encrypted data streams to the consumer electronic devices 230, 240, for example, over the Internet. Encrypting the same digital media with diverse encryption configurators, such as encryption keys and/or encryption initialisation vectors, provides good content protection.
Patent GB-2514254-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for exercising a person's arms
Inventor: MORTON LEE ROBERT
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: Apparatus for exercising a person's arms comprises a length of flexible material 6, a handle 8, and gripping means 10 for gripping the length of flexible material 6. The handle is a cylindrical handle 8 having a longitudinal axis. A retainer means (14, figure 2) on one end of the length of flexible material 6 connects the length of flexible material 6 to the handle 8 such that in use the length of flexible material 6 extends from the handle 8 in line with the longitudinal axis of the handle 8. In use the handle 8 is gripped in one hand 22 of the person, and the end 26 of the length of flexible material 6 remote from the handle 8 is gripped in the other hand 28 of the person using gripping means 10. The gripping means 10 may be a square sheet of material wrapped around the length of flexible material 6; alternatively the gripping means may be worn on the hand of a user (see figures 22-24).
Patent GB-2527132-A (GB)
Title: A seedling device and associated method
Inventor: SCHNEIR JEROME A
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 2014-06-13
Abstract: A seedling device 1 and apparatus 2 for germinating a seed into a plant with one or more roots comprising, sides arranged to bound at least one section of a growth medium or media, which are arranged with material impermeable to the roots, where the device has fluid permeable vertical ends. The apparatus for this device is fluid impermeable at least in part and configured so as to suspend the device. The device is configured to be arranged suspended within the apparatus vertically and laterally with an end in liquid 5. The device may further comprise internal ribbing formed so as to agitate water upwards. Further, the device may have an intermediate collar.
Patent GB-2530713-A (GB)
Title: Multi-dimensional input mechanism
Inventor: HASSARD HARRY ARJUN
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: The present application proposes a method of using a touch screen user interface to specify a range 503 within a scale 502 without the need of a virtual keyboard. Gestures are proposed to define the span of a range and its position upon a given scale. The method comprises, displaying a scale along a first axis comprising a plurality of measurements; displaying a range within the scale and a lower measurement corresponding to the scale; detecting a first touch event comprising user movement along the first axis; in response to the touch event, moving the range within the scale in the direction of the user movement; detecting a second touch event comprising user movement along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; and in response to the second touch event, increasing or decreasing the range depending upon the direction of the user movement; wherein the range and/or scale are displayed to reflect changes to the range. A device is also described along with a method using a generic input.
Patent GB-2529653-A (GB)
Title: Cruise control
Inventor: HESLOP GARON
IPC: B60W40/09
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: Cruise control method monitors vehicle speed for a time period (e.g. monitors wheel speed / engine speed) and implements cruise control if detected vehicle speed is constant / uniform within predetermined limits, for a predetermined time period. The predetermined speed and time period can be variable, and may depend on engine conditions, running conditions, vehicle type, or driver preferences. Cruise control activation may depend on pre-requisite conditions including non-activation of clutch / brake, engine not at idle, engine speed / torque within certain range, vehicle speed above pre-set value, accelerator pedal displaced above pre-set value, or vehicle being in specific forward gears. Cruise speed may be adjusted by movement of accelerator pedal, though small movement may be ignored, and very large movement may deactivate cruise control. Cruise control implementation may be automatic.
Patent GB-2529716-A (GB)
Title: Spring aid assembly for a vehicle suspension system
Inventor: CHAMBERS DIANA
IPC: F16F9/58
Filed: 2014-09-01
Abstract: A spring aid assembly 20 for a vehicle suspension system is provided. The spring aid assembly 20 includes: a housing 10 having a generally cylindrical cavity 34 formed therein; a damper 12 including a rod 14 extending through a cap 18; and a spring aid 38 having a proximal end 44 retained within the cavity 34 of the housing 10, a distal end 46 extending in an axial direction away from the housing10, and an outer circumferential groove 42 formed therein. The cavity 34 in the housing 10 is bounded by a generally cylindrical inner peripheral wall 88 that has a plurality of axially and radially extending projections 96 extending therefrom. A ring 40 is positioned in the outer circumferential groove 42 of the spring aid 38. The ring 40 provides a positive stop to the spring aid assembly 20 and prevents thecap 18 of the damper 12 from coming into direct contact with the housing 10 during full compression of the damper 12.
Patent GB-2519851-A (GB)
Title: Information processing apparatus and power-supply control method for information processing apparatus
Inventor: SODA YUJI
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: An information processing apparatus (2, Fig.1) includes a first unit (201, 304, Fig.2) and a second unit (303, Fig.2) supplied with power that can be interrupted individually, a power supply switch (307, Fig.2) configured to be operated by a user, to turn off a power supply of the information processing apparatus, and a controller (201, Fig.2) configured to perform shutdown processing of the information processing apparatus thereby interrupting supply of power to the first unit (201, 304, Fig.2) and the second unit (303, Fig.2), upon turning off of the power supply switch (307, Fig.2). The apparatus also includes a first timer unit 102 configured to interrupt the supply of the power to the first unit (201, 304, Fig.2), after a lapse of a first predetermined time after turning off the power supply switch (307, Fig.2), and a second timer unit 103 configured to interrupt the supply of power to the second unit (303, Fig.2), after a lapse of a second predetermined time after turning off the power supply switch (307, Fig.2). The second predetermined time is longer than the first predetermined time. There is also provided a control method for performing the shutdown processing. The information processing apparatus may be an image forming apparatus.
Patent GB-2531566-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for separating particles from a fluid
Inventor: Adair George Wilmot Williams
IPC: B04B5/12
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: An apparatus for removing dirt from an airflow comprises an air inlet 22, an impeller 26 for generating an airflow through the apparatus and for generating swirl within the airflow, the swirl throwing the dirt radially outwards and producing an outer dirty portion and an inner clean portion of airflow downstream of the impeller 26, and one or more splitters 28 downstream of the impeller 26 that bifurcate the airflow, separating the outer dirty portion from the inner clean portion. The dirty portion of airflow preferably passes though a first outlet 23 while the clean portion of airflow passes through a second outlet 24. The first outlet 23 may direct the dirty airflow towards a downstream separation stage which is preferably one or more cyclone bodies arranged in parallel. The clean portion of airflow is preferably passed through a turbine 27 which may be connected to the impeller 26.
Patent GB-2531756-A (GB)
Title: Multi-chip device and method for storing data
Inventor: TOBIAS BLAETTLER
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A multi-chip device 100 for storing data comprises: a plurality of memory chips 10 adapted to store encoded input data 1, where each of the chips includes a detection unit adapted to perform a detection algorithm on the stored encoded input data for retrieving detected bits and to output the retrieved detected bits 3 and detection information 2 associated with the detection algorithm; an evaluation unit 20 adapted to perform an evaluation of the detection information from each of the plurality of memory chips, and to adapt the detection algorithm of any of the detection units depending on the performed evaluation; a combination unit 30 adapted to receive the detected bits and to combine the detected bits; and a decoding unit 40 adapted to output decoded data by decoding the combined detected bits 5. The detection algorithm may be threshold based detection algorithm, such as a drift invariant detection algorithm. The device may facilitate improved bit error rates at the output of an error correction code engine, which may be particularly useful for non-volatile memory.
Patent GB-2533317-A (GB)
Title: Spark containment cap
Inventor: RICHARD DOBBIN
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 2014-12-16
Abstract: A spark containment cap 100 for enclosing an end of a fastener protruding from a structure comprises a cap body having an annular base terminating at a rim which surrounds an opening into an air cavity arranged to enclose the fastener end and having an aperture in fluid communication with the cavity. An annular bead of uncured sealing material is provided around the opening into the cavity, the bead of sealing material being curable to provide a seal between the cap body and the structure 90 to seal a volume of gas within the cavity. A closure member 70 has a closed configuration in which it seals the aperture, and an open configuration in which it does not seal the aperture.
Patent GB-2523450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to engine shutdown and restart
Inventor: EDINGTON IAN
IPC: F02N19/00
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to methods of stop/start of an internal combustion engine preferably provided with a continuous variable valve lift (CVVL) system. A method is disclosed to cease rotation of an engine, which comprises stopping the fuel supply and controlling the cylinder charge from the inlet 3 such that a cylinder 1 predicted to stop on a power stroke has a reduced air charge on its inlet stroke, and a cylinder predicted to stop on a compression stroke has a full air charge on its inlet stroke. Other methods refer to controlling an active tappet 6 and thereby a poppet valve 5 to provide a high or full air charge to a combustion chamber. Wherein the air charge in the combustion chamber causes a rapid slowdown of the engine, minimises irregular rotation of the engine as it stops, or provides at least one combustion chamber with the maximum possible air charge as it stops or upon a restart demand.
Patent GB-2517879-A (GB)
Title: PIN verification
Inventor: PIKE JUSTIN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: The invention provides a computer-implemented authentication method comprising the step of enabling a user to input an identifier (e.g. a PIN) into an electronic device having a screen and a keypad operable within a keypad zone of the screen; by operating at least one key of the keypad via an image of at least part of a scrambled keypad which is displayed at least partially within the keypad zone. The user's operation of the keypad key via the image generates an encoded version of the user's intended input. In one sense the invention can be perceived as superimposing a non-functional image of a scrambled keyboard over an underlying, functional keypad. The image may be any type of electronic image, and may include a video image. The invention is particularly suited for use with, but not limited to, mobile phones, tablet computer, PCs etc. It can be implemented in any system wherein a user's identity must be verified before access is granted to a controlled resource.
Patent GB-2536042-A (GB)
Title: Multiport for medical device
Inventor: STEFAN PULLER
IPC: F16K11/085
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A multiport valve 10 comprises at least three ports 60, 70, 80 circumferentially disposed about a bottom section 30. A top section 20 fits on the bottom section 30 and has an initial position and a depressed position. An inner ring (40, Fig. 3) is arranged to rotate within the bottom section 30 such that in a first position a first one of the at least three ports 60, 70, 80 is connected with a second one of the at least three ports, and in a second position the first one of the at least three ports is connected with a third one of the at least three ports.
Patent GB-2529011-A (GB)
Title: Sytem and method for exeuting synchronized events in multiple locations
Inventor: MERCER ROBERT L
IPC: G06Q40/06
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A financial trading system that includes a trading server 101, multiple financial exchanges 102-105, and multiple servers 106-109 with each server associated with and co-located at an exchange and comprising a high accuracy clock 110-113. The trading server divides a large transaction order into multiple smaller transaction orders and combines each smaller transaction order with a transaction execution time. The trading server sends a financial trade instruction based on each combined smaller transaction order and transaction execution time to each co4ocated server. When the high accuracy clock on each server reaches the transaction execution time, all the servers submit their smaller transaction orders to the respective financial exchanges substantially simultaneously. A computer based method for performing actions based on synchronized messages is also provided.
Patent GB-2537372-A (GB)
Title: A sanding tool
Inventor: HADI IDIR
IPC: B24D15/04
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: A sanding tool comprises a handle 110 with first and second pivot points 111, 112 for a flexible base 120 whose bottom surface may be attached to an abrasive sheet, arms 127, 128 coupling each end 124 of the base 120 with the pivot points 111, 112 such that the base 120 can move relative to the pivot points 111, 112 in a plane (130 fig. 3) passing through the pivot points 111, 112 and a flexible pad 160 on the top surface of the base 120 formed with dust extraction inlet channels (164a, 164b, 164c, 164d,164e fig. 3) fluidly connectable to a vacuum source to suck air from a perimeter of the base 120. A vacuum source coupling arrangement 161, 170, 180 may be provided. Displacement of the base may be guided by an intermediate guide 140 and biasing means 150 may bias the base 120 away from the handle 110.
Patent GB-2538495-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for monitoring oil borne by a thread
Inventor: DAVID CHARLES EATON
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: A method of monitoring oil carried by a moving thread comprises illuminating the thread with light at a frequency which causes the oil to fluoresce and detecting light emitted from the moving thread by fluorescence. Light reflected from the thread may also be detected. A monitoring device has a light source 50 and a light sensor 54 arranged around thread passage 56. The sensor 54 is responsive to light at the frequencies of fluorescence of the oil and unresponsive to light at the frequencies emitted by the source 50. The output of the sensor is processed and calibrated to provide information about the oil borne by the thread. The device is used in manufacture and spinning of threads or yarn making possible real time monitoring of the oil without physical contact with the thread.
Patent GB-2538785-A (GB)
Title: Horn arrangement
Inventor: ANTHONY JOHN ANDREWS
IPC: H04R1/40
Filed: 2015-05-28
Abstract: The horn comprises a first opening at an inlet; a second opening at an outlet, wherein the second opening is substantially rectangular; a wall connecting the first and second openings, wherein the wall comprises opposed upper and lower wall portions 308a, 308b that are divergent towards the second opening and at least a part of which are substantially planar, wherein an angle between the upper and lower wall portions is less than 30 degrees. This horn arrangement is said to give improved uniformity of sound distribution.
Patent GB-2524413-A (GB)
Title: Bottom discharge electric submersible pump system and method
Inventor: JAMIESON EUAN
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2013-12-31
Abstract: A bottom discharge ESP is disposed within a pod casing. The pod casing is adapted to connect to and support the weight of downstream tailpipe tubing sections so the ESP does not have to support the same. The ESP may be suspended within the pod interior space by a supporting tube disposed above the ESP and extending into the pod interior space. The ESP includes a discharge tube with a seal assembly that engages a seal bore formed in the bottom end of the pod and cooperating with an interior surface of the tailpipe tubing to convey pumped injection fluid downward to the tailpipe tubing. Part of the pod casing may be perforated to allow injection fluid to flow into the pod interior space. Alternatively, perforated tubing joints or sliding sleeves may be provided on an upper tube to permit flow of injection fluid to the interior of the pod.
Patent GB-2534434-A (GB)
Title: Composite reinforcement raw material and shaping material
Inventor: SHOJI HASEGAWA
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 2015-03-19
Abstract: Provided is a composite reinforcement raw material having excellent mechanical strength. A composite reinforcement raw material in which at least a reinforcement raw material and a graphenoid separated from a graphite-based carbon raw material are dispersed in a base material, the composite conduction raw material characterized in that the graphite-based carbon raw material has a rhombohedral-crystal graphite layer (3R) and a hexagonal-crystal graphite layer (2H), and the ratio Rate (3R) defined by (Equation 1) by X-ray diffraction analysis of the rhombohedral-crystal graphite layer (3R) and the hexagonal-crystal graphite layer (2H) is 31% or higher. (Equation 1): Rate (3r) = P3/(P3 + P4) × 100. Here, P3 is the peak intensity of the (101) face in X-ray diffraction analysis of the rhombohedral-crystal graphite layer (3R), and P4 is the peak intensity of the (101) face in X-ray diffraction analysis of the hexagonal-crystal graphite layer (2H).
Patent GB-2541199-A (GB)
Title: A method of protecting a diesel particulate filter from overheating
Inventor: ASHISH NAIDU
IPC: F02N11/00
Filed: 2015-08-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating a Diesel internal combustion engine which prevents overheating of a diesel particulate trap, DPF 15, when an engine 10 from which the diesel particulate trap 15 receives a flow of exhaust gas is idling and regeneration of the DPF 15 is occurring. The method comprises using an electric machine such as an electric motor/generator 16 to apply a load to the engine 10 and compensating for the increase in applied load by increasing an engine torque set point. The load provides a drag on the engine and allows the engine to operate with a richer air to fuel ratio than would normally be the case when idling. This causes the quantity of oxygen reaching the DPF 15 to drop, slowing the rate of soot combustion at the DPF 15 and thus lowering the temperature of the DPF 15. The embodiment uses a rechargeable battery-operated starter-generator as the electric motor. The electric motor may also be used to provide a limited torque boost to the engine when accelerated. An associated vehicle using the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2529558-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof goggle
Inventor: SHIUE CHIH-CHENG
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A waterproof goggle 1 is provided which includes a frame 10, a lens 20 and a supporting structure 30. The frame 10 has an inner ring surface 11, an outer ring surface 12 which is opposite to the inner ring surface and a plurality of convex engaging teeth 13 which are disposed on the inner ring surface. The lens 20 is surrounded by the inner ring surface and has a non-porous rim portion 21 which is clamped by the convex engaging teeth to affix the lens into the frame. The supporting structure has a covering portion 31 and a supporting portion 32 which extends backwards from the covering portion. The covering portion 31 encapsulates the inner ring surface, the convex engaging teeth and the non-porous rim portion to render a gap between the inner ring surface and the non-porous rim portion waterproof.
Patent GB-2545175-A (GB)
Title: Disposable air vehicle and method of delivering aid
Inventor: NIGEL FRANK GIFFORD
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: An unmanned disposable air vehicle (1, fig 1) comprises a structural part 3 that has an outer structure 17 and an inner structure 15 located inside the outer structure 17. The inner structure 15 is arranged to support the outer structure 17 wherein at least one of the inner structure 15 and outer structure 17 comprises an article of aid 19. The air vehicle 1 may be flown to a relief zone and the structural part 3 dismantled from the air vehicle 1 to allow the article of aid 19 to be used. The article of aid may be food. The air vehicle may be lighter than air or heavier than air with rotary or fixed wings or a hybrid. The air vehicle may include a propulsion system.
Patent GB-2546254-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle immobiliser system
Inventor: CARL ROBERT MELLINGS
IPC: B60T13/26
Filed: 2016-01-07
Abstract: A vehicle braking system has a control valve 10 connecting a spring brake actuator 58 to pressurised fluid or in a second position to exhaust 10c, the system including an electrically operated lock assembly 28 able to lock the control valve in the second position. The lock assembly can be part of the valve (e.g. figs 1 & 7) with a lock member (28c, fig 1) acting on a piston (26, fig 1), or by pressurising a lock chamber (62, fig 9). A lock valve or exhaust port of the control valve 10 can be connected to a service brake modulator 70, and there be a resilient biasing element to urge a valve member into a closed position by translational movement. The vehicle can be an air braked trailer and the system for immobilising.
Patent GB-2580580-A (GB)
Title: Ice Stick
Inventor: GOVIND THETHY
IPC: A47G21/18
Filed: 2016-05-23
Abstract: A cocktail stirrer 10 comprises a closable containment vessel 30 designed to contain a condiment, e.g. dry ice to produce a smoke effect in a drink. The closable vessel has an interior space with a snap fit seal 35 and a wall 37 to allow flow of liquid and gas. The dry ice is held in the interior space within the closable vessel. The wall has at least one hole to allow a portion of the liquid to pass through the wall from a beverage container such as a glass, so that a portion of the liquid comes into contact with, and is cooled by, the dry ice prior to being consumed. The containment vessel can be clear and made from polypropylene and can comprise a UV reactive pigment. The snap fit seal can be opened and closed at will. The containment vessel can comprise a shaft 11 to allow the user to handle the vessel.