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Patent GB-2521208-A (GB)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: PARKER SIMON
IPC: F16D3/16
Filed: 2013-12-13
Abstract: A coupling comprises an inner member 1 having an outer convex spherical periphery S1 centred about a central point C. The inner member has a torsional axis A1 extending through the central point. An outer ring 2 has an inner concave spherical periphery complementary to the outer periphery of the inner member. One of the inner member 1 and outer ring 2 has an elongate projection M1 projecting parallel to a line extending radially of the central point into a corresponding elongate slot K1 in the other. The slot and projection are elongate in a plane parallel the torsional axis A1. The projection and slot act to transmit torque about the torsional axis A1 from one to the other. The inner member and outer ring are rotatable one relative to the other about the said central point in a direction constrained by the projection and slot. The coupling may have additional members (3, 4 & 5, fig 9) and a coupling arrangement (66, 68, figs 6 & 8) may connect two couplings.
Patent GB-2521685-A (GB)
Title: Data encoding and decoding
Inventor: GAMEI JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N19/91
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: A data encoding apparatus and method comprises encoding an array of data values as data sets and escape codes for values not encoded by the data sets, the escape codes comprise a prefix portion and a non-unary coded suffix portion. The suffix portion has a length, in bits, dependent upon a value encoded by the prefix portion according to a relationship such that, for at least some values encoded by the prefix portion, the length of the non-unary coded suffix portion is greater than the length, in bits, of the prefix portion. The prefix portion may comprise a truncated unary encoded value and may be encoded as an exponential Golomb code. Also disclosed is a complimentary method and apparatus for decoding encoded data values. The method may be applied to the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard to enable escape codes to be encoded using fewer bits than prior art systems.
Patent GB-2525413-A (GB)
Title: Password management
Inventor: MOLL GEORGES-HENRI
IPC: G06F21/46
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: Generating a password by receiving a first user input defining a seed for the password, receiving a second user input defining a destination for the password, operating a coding function to generate a password from the first user input and the second user input, and outputting the password generated by the coding function. A third user input of one or more password constraints such as minimum password length, include letters, numbers and a special characters maybe received and the coding function operated according to these constraints. It is possible to generate multiple different passwords that do not require storage and place undue reliance on a users memory. The first user input, a seed maybe a personal long passphrase, the second user input maybe a identifier or keyword for the specific service being accessed and the coding function maybe a private or public cryptographic hash function.
Patent GB-2516764-A (GB)
Title: A surface wave launcher
Inventor: JESSUP MICHAEL
IPC: H01P3/00
Filed: 2014-07-02
Abstract: A surface wave launcher for launching electromagnetic surface waves, the launcher comprising: a waveguide having a feed end 103 and a launch end 104; a feed structure coupled to the feed end of the waveguide; wherein the feed structure includes a first conductor 106, the waveguide comprises a first planar conductive layer 110 having a feed end 103 and a launch end 104, the feed end being coupled to the first conductor; and the waveguide is arranged to be positioned adjacent a surface (guiding medium 113) suitable for guiding electromagnetic surface waves, wherein the width of the first planar conductive layer tapers from the launch end towards the feed end. The first planar conductor forms an isosceles triangle and the performance of the launcher at a particular frequency can be optimised by changing the length of the triangle. Embodiments of the invention include a surface wave launcher as shown in Fig 7 wherein the waveguide comprises one or more elements (pin 313) arranged to cause a signal generated by the waveguide to be emitted in a predetermined direction.
Patent GB-2528856-A (GB)
Title: Binding surfaces
Inventor: COULSON STEPHEN RICHARD
IPC: G01N33/545
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: A method for preparing a surface which binds or is bindable to a biomolecule through electrostatic forces, said method comprising exposing a surface to a plasma containing a monomer which is capable of forming a polymer having the appropriate electrostatic properties, under conditions in which the monomer is deposited on the surface so as to form a polymer which has said properties. The monomer may be a hydrocarbon or a halocarbon which includes a polymerisable group, such as an alkene, alkyne or acrylate group. The surface may be an assay plate, slide, culture plate, filtration medium or bonding medium. The biomolecule may be a monoclonal antibody or protein.
Patent GB-2528873-A (GB)
Title: Direct high speed nickel plating on difficult to plate metals
Inventor: HUSSAIN MOHAMMAD SAKHAWAT
IPC: C25D5/08
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: The common feature of forming an instantaneous and tenacious oxide layer, classically defines a group of metals as "difficult-to-electroplate"Â¹. An industrial process for the electro deposition of nickel on to aluminium, using high-speed (turbulent) electrolyte flow between conforming electrodes in proximity. Using HR-TEM nickel is deposited on the pre-existing metal-oxide (MO) layer, for example, AI2O3, TiO2. Cr2O3 layer. During the start-up phase preferably a few minutes prior to plating film thickening occurs, and conditions are created for effective nickel plating: the elevated electrolyte temperature increases thermal diffusion of (A1Â³+/OÂ²-) ions; turbulent flow places fresh electrolyte at the surface, increasing the chemical potential that becomes a further driver for the ionic diffusion. This film growth is similar to anodizing.
Patent GB-2517083-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning assembly for cable drag conveyor with tensioning assembly and method of controlling tension in a cable drag conveyor
Inventor: HESKETH DAVID F
IPC: B65G23/44
Filed: 2014-08-04
Abstract: A cable drag conveyor, features a cable tensioning arrangement which moves a pulley 40 via a pulley shaft 44, within a stationary housing, in order to adjust the tension in a conveyor cable 22. More specifically, the cable tensioning arrangement may feature a pulley 40 and 44 shaft mounted on a block 42 which is movable on rails 46,48, with a pneumatic cylinder 50 and rod 52 providing the tensioning adjustment. The arrangement provides an internal adjustment mechanism, which does not require corresponding movement of the housing around the pulley 40.
Patent GB-2519455-A (GB)
Title: A method for generating or amplifying several wavelength laser radiation in a single optical cavity
Inventor: JONUSKA JONAS
IPC: H01S3/08
Filed: 2012-10-23
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a laser source capable of simultaneously generating several wavelength radiation at desired power ratio between each other. Said radiation of two or more wavelengths can be used for mixing of said wavelengths in a non-linear optical media in order to achieve different wavelength radiation than those amplified in the gain media. In the most preferred embodiment, a laser source comprises a dispersive optical element, placed in an optical cavity, having a single optical axis. The dispersive element causes different wavelength radiation to travel in slightly different optical paths through the dispersive element. Tuning of the laser is performed by moving or tilting the dispersive element with respect to the axis of the cavity. As a result, desired ratio or proportions of average power are achieved for each of said wavelengths. Having the ability to change the power ratio is important for achieving simultaneous generation of several wavelengths in a single gain media, thus avoiding depletion of the exited state by the dominant wavelength.
Patent GB-2522784-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge for small arms
Inventor: KALACHEV OLEKSANDR
IPC: F42B5/26
Filed: 2015-01-26
Abstract: A cartridge for small arms contains a cartridge case 1 with a body 4, head part 5 and cap seat 6. A damper is provided in the form of internal or external recess 7 in the head part 5 of the case near the cap seat 6.
Patent GB-2540203-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle
Inventor: PHILIP JONATHAN STEPHENS
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2015-07-10
Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a hair dryer includes a body 16 and an airflow guiding member 40. The body 16 has an internal surface which defines an airflow duct which extends from an air inlet end 12 to a slot-shaped air outlet end 14. The internal surface has opposing first surface sections 24 which taper inwardly towards the air outlet end 14, and opposing second surface sections (28, fig.7a) which taper outwardly towards the air outlet end 14. The airflow guiding member 40 may comprise an airflow guiding vane 50 which guides a first portion of a received airflow towards one of the second surface sections (28, fig.7a), and a second portion of the received airflow towards the other of the second surface sections (28, fig.7a). This arrangement allows the nozzle to emit and airflow with an outwardly flared or fan-shaped profile.
Patent GB-2541024-A (GB)
Title: Bag opening apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN BALL
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: Apparatus for holding open a canvas, or like, bag 7 on a site, e.g. a building or nucleardecommissioning site, consists of four corner blocks 2 fitted around the corners of a pallet 3, which are held in place by a circumferential securing device, preferably a strap 4 incorporating a tensioning device (Fig 1, 5), such as a ratchet mechanism. The corner blocks 2 may contain grooves (2E, Fig 3) or loops (2D, Fig 4) to hold the strap in place. Vertical poles 6 are inserted in a hole in each corner block and the handles 8 of the bag are fitted to hooks 9 at the distal end of each pole to keep the bag open for filling. The apparatus of the invention is easily fitted round a pallet and removable from it and is packable into an easily portable or storable module (Figs 6&7). The filled bag may be removed from above, e.g. by a crane, or on the pallet by a forklift means, after the apparatus has been removed. Preferably the poles 6, corner blocks 2 and/or securing device 4 are constructed from a lightweight, polymeric material. The apparatus can be used so that people do not have to hold open the bag and expose themselves to danger, e.g. the risk of physical injury from the means used to fill the bag or from radiation.
Patent GB-2543812-A (GB)
Title: High and ultra-high voltage circuit breaking system
Inventor: LAI-WANG HSU
IPC: H02H3/08
Filed: 2015-10-30
Abstract: The circuit breaking system contains a power circuit whose voltage is greater than 600 volts, a circuit breaking device, a current detection device, a current reduction unit, an actuation device, and a linking device. The circuit breaking system is applicable to a high or ultra-high voltage power circuit, and the power circuit is interrupted through purely mechanical means without additional electricity provision, i.e. self powered. The actuation device is electrically connected to the current detection device and engages the linking device, such as a shaft, to open the power circuit when the output current from the current reduction unit exceeds a preset value. The actuation device may be a heat sensing element that, for example, may expand to cause the actuation device to engage the linking device. A manual means of operating the linking device to break the circuit may also be included and the invention can be applied to three phase circuits.
Patent GB-2544266-A (GB)
Title: Implant
Inventor: EDWARD JOHN ATTENBOROUGH
IPC: A61L24/00
Filed: 2015-11-03
Abstract: An implant 1 comprising a surface 32 engageable with a portion of at least one body part, preferably a bone 2, and attachable thereto be means of an adhesive that is preferably cured by means on an external energy source such as EM radiation, ultrasound energy or thermal energy; most preferably UV light. The implant 1 may also be provided with a conduit 4 through which the energy source may be introduced. A flange 30 extending around the periphery of the implant 1 and protruding towards the body is also taught. The flange 30 provides a stand-off between the surface 32 and the body when the implant 1 is in use, thereby controlling the thickness of adhesive in use. Also disclosed is a method of surgery comprising forming an implant 1, applying a layer of adhesive to a surface 32 of the implant 1 and engaging the surface 32 with a body part. It is also disclosed that the implant 1 may be shaped in accordance with data derived from the body part in 3D, preferably obtained using computer tomography, ultrasound, CBCT or magnetic resonance imaging.
Patent GB-2537273-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle electrical system
Inventor: ROB ANTHONY RICHARDSON
IPC: B60W10/30
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: An electrical system 2 for a motor vehicle is provided. The electrical system comprises: one or more vehicle batteries 4 configured to provide electric power to one or more vehicle systems; a terminal 12 configured to allow third party or accessory loads 32 and/or third party or auxiliary batteries 34 to be electrically coupled to the electrical system at the terminal; a relay 16 configured to selectively couple the terminal to the vehicle batteries; a controller configured to control the operation of the relay and detect an engine ignition activation. A method of controlling the operation of an electrical system for a motor vehicle is also provided. The operation of the relay may depend on the voltage or the configuration of the third party batteries/loads. The controller may also be configured to detect an engine ignition event. The system is used for the electrical conversion of commercial vehicles to include third party electrical equipment for an alternative application.
Patent GB-2544849-A (GB)
Title: Image monitor system and image monitor method
Inventor: TOSHIHARU AIURA
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A reception unit of an image monitor system receives captured images from a plurality of monitor cameras that capture the respective images of different ones of image capture areas (a-d) of a place (P). A control unit of the image monitor system performs a control to display on the screen the images received by the reception unit. An operation unit of the image monitor system accepts operations of designating image capture areas (b, d). If the images of the image capture areas (a-d) are to be displayed on the screen by the control unit, an instruction unit of the image monitor system instructs the plurality of monitor cameras to transmit the captured images in a first format. If the images of the image capture areas (b, d) are to be displayed on the screen by the control unit, the instruction unit instructs the monitor cameras capturing the images of the image capture areas (b, d) to transmit the captured images in a second format the data amount of which is larger than the data amount of the first format.
Patent GB-2553528-A (GB)
Title: Solar lawn lamp
Inventor: Xueren Zeng
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A solar powered lawn lamp comprises a lamp holder 1, a lampshade 2 and a top cover 3. A power supply assembly 4, light source assembly 5, driving assembly 6 and optical element 7 are provided in the lampshade 2. An output shaft of the driving assembly 6 is connected to the optical element 7 and drives the optical element to rotate. Light emitted from the light source assembly 5 is refracted through the optical element 7 to project various dynamic rotating illumination patterns. A reflector 9 is located above a base 8 to reflect light passing through the optical element 7.
Patent GB-2546372-A (GB)
Title: Distinguishing lane markings for a vehicle to follow
Inventor: BRIELLE REIFF
IPC: G08G1/00
Filed: 2016-11-17
Abstract: The invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for distinguishing lane markings, 410, 412, 420 etc., for a vehicle to follow. Automated driving or driving assist vehicles utilize sensors to help the vehicle 450 navigate on roadways or in parking areas. The sensors can utilize, for example, the painted surface markings to help guide the vehicle on its path. The invention uses sensor data to identify road surface markings. When ambiguity is detected between road surface markings, decision making algorithms identify the correct set of markings for a vehicle to abide by. This could be done on the basis of intensity of colour, reflectivity, cracked paint etc.. The sensors could also identify the location and trajectory of neighboring vehicles 464 to increase confidence with respect to the identified road-surface markings. Different types of sensor could be used (e.g. camera 452, LIDAR 454 and radar 456).
Patent GB-2557984-A (GB)
Title: Network node
Inventor: IAN COOPER
IPC: H04Q1/02
Filed: 2016-12-21
Abstract: A network node (200) for use in a hybrid fibre-copper access network, configured to receive an input metallic cable (112) at a first end (220), an output metallic cable (125) at a second end (230), and an optical fibre cable (115) at an intermediate port (212), and comprising a digital subscriber line transceiver configured to receive optical data signals and transmit electrical data signals. The node may comprise reverse-power feed functionality (260), and a heat sink (280). The node may be substantially cylindrical and have an optical fibre management (225) arranged around its periphery.
Patent GB-2562038-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for integrating a sink device with a source device
Inventor: SIMON JONATHAN METTRICK
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2017-04-25
Abstract: A source device 530, such as a sensor, is coupled to a sink device 520, such as a controller. An artificial intelligence mediator 200 maps programming interface calls made by the sink device to functions in the source device. The mediator may interpret a human readable specification 540 of the interface. It may identify information about the source device, such as the technology used. It may generate a software adapter or driver to interface between the interface and the functions. The adapter may be generated from a generic or template adapter. The adapter may be configured to use plugins. The mediator may be trained using machine learning.
Patent GB-2549014-A (GB)
Title: Continuous locating while drilling
Inventor: JASON DANIEL DYKSTRA
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: Locating while drilling systems and methods are disclosed. Some method embodiments include drilling a borehole with a bottom-hole assembly (BHA attached to a drill bit, pausing the drilling to determine a survey position of the bit, obtaining measurements with BHA sensors while drilling, processing the BHA sensor measurements with a model while drilling to track a current position of the bit relative to the survey position, the model accounting for deformation of the BHA, and steering the BHA based on the current position of the bit.
Patent GB-2563214-A (GB)
Title: Landing gear
Inventor: ROBERT IAN THOMPSON
IPC: B64C25/62
Filed: 2017-06-05
Abstract: An aircraft landing gear 2 comprises a first arm 6a configured to have one or more wheels 8a mounted at one end and the first arm 6a is mounted to a pivot 10a. The landing gear 2 comprises a second arm 6b configured to have one or more wheels 8b mounted at one end and the second arm 6b is mounted to a pivot 10b. The landing gear 2 further comprises a first link 18a pivotally coupled to the first arm 6a, a second link 18b pivotally coupled to the second arm 6b. A main link 20 is pivotally coupled to each of the first and second links 18a, 18b and to a shock absorber 22. The arranged is intended to provide a biasing force via the main linkage 20 and the first link 18a to oppose rotation of the first arm 6a about the pivot 10a and provide a biasing force via the main linkage 20 and the second link 18b which opposes rotation of the second arm 6b about the pivot 10b.
Patent GB-2563292-A (GB)
Title: Foldable bicycle
Inventor: ALAN RALLINGS
IPC: B62M11/02
Filed: 2017-06-10
Abstract: A foldable bicycle 100 having a riding configuration and a folded configuration (fig 2) comprises a first wheel 102 and a second wheel 104 interconnected by a frame 106. At least the first wheel 102 has an open centre 108 and comprises an annular rotor 110 engageable with the ground in the riding configuration of the bicycle 100 and an annular stator 114 carrying the annular rotor 110, and the frame 106 has a pivotal connection 122 with the stator 114 of the first wheel 102 whereby the frame 106 is pivotable relative to the first wheel 102 for folding the bicycle 100. The frame 106 and the second wheel 104 connected thereto are together so dimensioned and arranged to fit within the open centre 108 of the first wheel 102 in the folded configuration of the bicycle 100.
Patent GB-2550770-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for manufacturing a multilayer article
Inventor: OMER KUTLUOGLU
IPC: B29C48/49
Filed: 2015-01-07
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a plank or board multilayer article comprising multiple polymer recycled plastics including the steps of i) providing co-mingled or mixed recycled multiple polymer plastic input materials, ii) providing heat-activated expandable foam multiple polymer recycled plastic material as input to a first extrusion unit for a core material; iii) providing a shearing action within the first extruder that further homogenises and blends the heat-activated expandable foam plastic material; iv) discharging core material from the first extrusion unit to form an article core portion; v, vi) discharging first and second layer material from further extrusion units to form first and second layers on first and second faces of the article core portion respectively; vii) cutting to form a plank or board multilayer article comprising polymer recycled plastics, wherein the process includes the step of subjecting material including a foaming agent in the first extrusion unit to a foaming step including an application of heat prior to discharging core material from the first extrusion unit. The recycled plastics may include contaminated recycled plastic input materials. High shear or aggressive mixing may be applied in an extrusion unit to break polymer chains allowing new polymer bonds to form subsequently. Further layers may be applied to the article by further extrusion units. The process may include a step of including one or more reinforcing elements in the multilayer article. The article formed by the process may be a barge covering or container flooring.