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Patent GB-2559548-A (GB)
Title: Male touch fastener material, upholstery and an automobile seat
Inventor: OLIVER BALOGH
IPC: B60N2/58
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: A web of male touch fastener material 27 has a mesh structure comprising a plurality of spaced nodes 50 interconnected by elongate links 52. Apertures 54 are arranged between the nodes and links. Preferably, the effective length of each link 52 and hence the spacing between adjacent nodes is increased when the material is subject to a force which pulls the nodes to apart. Thus the material web 27 may be stretched in multiple detections. The nodes may be arranged in a circle. The web is particularly useful for securing an outer cover to a cushion pad in a vehicle seat.
Patent GB-2562456-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger device
Inventor: MARIA XIMENA ODIO NARVAEZ
IPC: H01M50/522
Filed: 2017-02-28
Abstract: A heat exchanger device 20 for use in or with a battery module (Ma Mb Mc, Figure 1) comprises a body of thermally conductive material, e.g. aluminium or an aluminium alloy, including one or more conduits or channels 22 therewithin for permitting flow therethrough of a thermal transfer medium. At least one surface of the body is provided with an electrically insulating coating which reduces the risk of short-circuits when the device is in contact with electrically conductive components of the battery. The electrically insulating coating may be formed by first forming a porous metal oxide layer which may be a native oxide formed for example by an anodic process. A coating medium, such as a sol-gel, may then be applied over the exposed porous metal oxide layer such that the oxide layer is impregnated with the coating. The coating layer may then by cured to form an electrically insulating coating layer. The cured layer may have a thickness of no more than 100 µm. The electrically insulating coating may comprise a polysiloxane.
Patent GB-2560357-A (GB)
Title: Detecting false cell towers
Inventor: ODD HELGE ROSBERG
IPC: H04W12/12
Filed: 2017-03-09
Abstract: An electronic communication device 10 determines the legitimacy of a base station by first determining the expected signal strength using its own current location and the expected location of the base station 31 32. The device then determines that the base station is illegitimate if the actual signal strength exceeds the expected signal strength by a predetermined amount. This system should guard against attacks from IMSI-catchers 20, which are also known as Stingray devices, false base stations or false cell towers. The device may receive identification information from the base station, and use this to retrieve the expected signal strength or location from a database. The device may also determine that the base station is illegitimate if its expected location is at a greater distance from the device than a predetermined value. If a base station is determined to be illegitimate, its identity may be shared with a further electronic communication device in order for the location of the base station to be triangulated.
Patent GB-2547135-A (GB)
Title: Improved flexible package and methods of making same
Inventor: ANDREAS PETER MOTSCH
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: A flexible package (1) being capable and being adapted for accommodating a multiplicity of compressed articles is provided. The package has a substantially parallelepiped-shape. A flexible package having a substantially folded flat-shape able to be converted into the unfolded flexible package is provided. Methods of manufacturing the flexible packages are also provided.
Patent GB-2562256-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic acetabular cup
Inventor: Carolina Avila Carrasco
IPC: A61F2/34
Filed: 2017-05-09
Abstract: A ceramic acetabular cup 10, devoid of a separate liner, comprises an inner articulating surface 12, an outer surface (14, Fig 1) and a rim (22, Fig 1). The distance 38 between the articulating surface and outer surface on a straight line from an equatorial centre of the articulating surface E and passing through a surface edge of it is equal to or less than 4 mm. In a first embodiment an inner radius of the articulating surface defines an active arc A (over which an in use femoral head can articulate) and an uppermost portion of the rim defines an offset datum plane D. An offset O between an equatorial centre E of the articulating surface and the offset datum plane D is in a range of around 1 mm towards a pole 24 of the inner articulating surface and around 3.5 mm away it. The active arc A extends in a range from around 150 degrees to less than 180 degrees. In a second embodiment the distance is measured where the straight line from the equatorial centre E passes through a surface edge of the inner articulating surface at the transition to the rim. A method of selecting a wall thickness for an acetabular cup is also included.
Patent GB-2564110-A (GB)
Title: Escape system
Inventor: PETER CRONIN GORDON
IPC: B63C9/22
Filed: 2017-07-03
Abstract: An escape system comprises an inflatable helical slide 5 comprising at least one spiral or coil shaped helical path, 23a, 23b. Preferably, the slide comprises multiple helix paths about one axis, or side-by side along parallel axes. The slide may comprise spacing means, such as elastically deformable ropes (45, figure 3) for controlling the pitch between helix turns of the or each of the helical inflatable paths. A bowsing arrangement for the slide is also disclosed, comprising a plurality of bowsing members (67, figure 13) which may be removably or retractably mounted. Also disclosed is a helical slide constructed of overlapping sections (83A and 83B, Figure 16C)
Patent GB-2566693-A (GB)
Title: A power unit and electric drive system for a bike
Inventor: OLIVER MONTAGUE
IPC: B62M6/40
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: A power unit for powering an electric bike comprises: a power supply 21, a control module 22 connected to the power supply 21 and configured to manage the power output by the power unit: a holder 23 for supporting the power supply 21 and control module 22, a power 17a connector for connecting the power unit to an electric motor 17, a control connector 18a for connecting the power unit to an input device 18; and an attachment device for attaching the power unit to a bike. The components may be arranged to make electrical connections automatically when physically connected together. A locking mechanism may be incorporated which locks when the power unit is disconnected from the rest of the system.
Patent GB-2567423-A (GB)
Title: A seating assembly
Inventor: TOMAS FILLINGER
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2017-10-05
Abstract: A seating assembly 19 for a vehicle, comprising a damping component 50 arranged between a moveable seat-back 24 and a vehicle cabin structure (e.g. a bulkhead 8). An actuator (42, figure 3, e.g. an electric motor 25) is controllable to bias the seat-back 24 towards the vehicle cabin structure so that the damping component is pressed between them to attenuate vibrations in the seatback. Absorbing seatback vibrations may reduce unwanted rattling noise. The damping component may comprise an elastomeric resilient member 52 or a spring. The seatback may define a squab 24, movable between stowed and deployed positions relative to a bulkhead or partition 8. Preferably, a control unit (60, figure 6) may actuate a headrest to lower or retract towards the squab 24 upon receiving a signal indicative of a demand to reduce vibrations in the seatback, shifting the squab’s centre of mass lower and thus reducing the level of vibrations. The signal may be from a user operated input (66), or comprise a signal indicative of occupancy of a seat, or a signal representative of the vehicle speed.
Patent GB-2563956-A (GB)
Title: Angle adjustable pliers
Inventor: HENG-YI HSU
IPC: B25B7/04
Filed: 2017-10-31
Abstract: The pair of pliers includes a handle unit 1, a head unit 2 and at least one positioning unit 3. The handle unit includes two intersecting handles 11 pivotally connected with each other. Each handle includes a mounting portion 12 which is provided with a mounting slot 13 and a regulating hole 14. The head unit includes two heads 21 arranged symmetrically. Each head is provided with a working portion 24, a pivot hole 22 and positioning grooves 23. Each of the heads is pivotally mounted in the mounting slot by the pivot hole. Each of the positioning grooves is moved by rotation of each of the heads to align with the regulating hole. The at least one positioning unit is mounted in the regulating hole of one of the handles and locked in one of the positioning grooves of one of the two heads. The positioning member may be biased by an elastic member and may be spherical in shape. The regulating hole of each handle may be screw threaded.
Patent GB-2556762-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method for IPS TFT-LCD array substrate, and IPS TFT-LCD array substrate
Inventor: XIANGYANG XU
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2016-02-25
Abstract: A manufacturing method for a TFT-LCD array substrate: manufacturing pixel electrodes (17) and common electrodes (18) using the same layer of transparent electrically conductive material, an insulating protection layer (16) below the pixel electrodes (17) and the common electrodes (18) being provided with a plurality of parallel strip-shaped channels (162), the pixel electrodes (17) and the common electrodes (18) being alternately distributed on bosses along the two sides of the channels in each pixel region, and extending onto the side walls of the channels (162), thereby greatly increasing the area of the pixel electrodes (17) and the common electrodes (18) in the direction perpendicular to the substrate, increasing the horizontal electric field, and increasing the storage capacitance, thus improving the display quality of the liquid crystal panel.
Patent GB-2572216-A (GB)
Title: Leading edge flight control surfaces
Inventor: HENRY EDWARDS
IPC: B64C9/22
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: An aircraft leading edge flight control surface comprising an actuation mechanism configured to independently translate and rotate the flight control surface relative to an aircraft aerofoil structure on which the flight control surface is mounted. An aerofoil assembly 2 comprises an aerofoil structure 20 and a leading edge flight control surface 21. The flight control surface includes an actuation mechanism that enables the control surface to be moved between a stowed position 21a to a first intermediate position 21b by a translation movement 201. The mechanism then enables the control surface to move to a second intermediate position 21c by a translation movement 202. The mechanism further enables the control surface to move to a high lift position 21d by means of a rotational movement 203. The control surface can be moved to a spoiling position (21e, fig 3a) by means of an additional translation movement 204. The control surface can also be moved to a braking position (21f, fig 4) from the high lift position 21d by means of a rotation movement (205, fig 4).
Patent GB-2557825-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced curve negotiation
Inventor: Kwaku Prakah-asante
IPC: G08B25/08
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: Data on an impending curve, speed, and acceleration of a vehicle are collected. A curve attention output that is a measure of the vehicle speed, the vehicle acceleration, and the curvature of the impending curve is determined based at least in part on the data. An output mechanism in a wearable device is activated at a first intensity when the curve attention output exceeds or is equal to a first threshold and below a second threshold. The output mechanism is activated at a second intensity when the curve attention output exceeds or is equal to the second threshold and below a third threshold.
Patent GB-2576557-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly
Inventor: DAVID SINCLAIR
IPC: F16L21/08
Filed: 2018-08-23
Abstract: A connector assembly 200 for connecting two pipe sections in high-stress applications includes a first connector element 201 for adjoining a first pipe and a second connector element 202 for adjoining a second pipe. The first and second connector elements can be coupled together. An outwardly facing profile of the first and second connector elements has a recess 205 for a locking ring 203 for locking the first and second connector elements together, and one or more internal comer regions 206, 207 of the circumferential recess have an arcuate concave profile 214. The internal corner regions may be spaced away from the shoulders of the locking ring to reduce stress and improve fatigue life.
Patent GB-2575131-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for attracting enhanced attention
Inventor: NOT YET DECIDED
IPC: H05B41/34
Filed: 2018-11-07
Abstract: A beacon is provided having a light source that is pulsed via an input signal. The input signal comprises a pulse train having a frequency of approximately four Hertz and a fractal dimension of approximately 1/2. The pulse train is generated via a random walk generator over successive 300 millisecond intervals, and intersections with the time axis represent the zeroset, with each of these points representing a pulse within the driving sequence. As the pulse trains are generated, they are assessed for their zeroset or fractal dimension which is approximated as D0 = ln(N0)/ln(N), where N is the total number of 300 millisecond intervals sampled, and N0 is the total number of intercepts (trace-axis crossings). Any pattern assessed with a fractal dimension of 0.5 is stored within a memory buffer for subsequent use in controlling the light source. The pulsed light source may be uniquely-identifiable over potentially-competing attention sources by selectively triggering human or artificial anomaly-detection filters, thereby attracting enhanced attention.
Patent GB-2579784-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method
Inventor: Donka Novovic
IPC: B24B19/14
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component, such as a seal segment of a gas turbine engine, includes performing a machining operation by moving a rotating, abrasive grinding tool along a feed direction to remove material from the component and preferably form a slot or groove. At least the part of the component from which the material is removed is formed of composite material, which may be a ceramic matrix composite such as a silicon carbide or alumina composite. The abrasive grinding tool follows a trochoidal path along the feed direction and may rotate towards the most recently cut surface of the component. The path may be dependent on tool diameter and the step over may also be dependent on the depth of cut. The machining process may also include removal of an external face.
Patent GB-2580308-A (GB)
Title: Interactive kiosk having document reader
Inventor: DANIEL ALBINES
IPC: G07F17/42
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: An first interactive kiosk for reading a document comprises a transparent platform 10c for supporting a document; a first camera 40 below the transparent platform; a mirror assembly comprising at least one mirror 31, 32 disposed below the transparent platform, the mirror assembly reflecting light from the underside of the transparent platform to the lens of the first camera; and a control unit 90 connected to the first camera, the control unit receiving content from the first camera and operable to extract data from a document disposed on the transparent platform. The mirror assembly can comprise at least first 31 and second mirrors 32 angled with respect to the platform, providing a physically shorter light path from the platform to the camera. A second interactive kiosk comprises a transparent platform 10c for supporting a document; a first camera 40 below the transparent platform to view the underside of the platform; a second camera 240 above the transparent platform to view the topside of the platform and a control unit 90 which receives content from the first and second cameras. The kiosks can read passports, may verify the passport and perform check-in, ticket changing, boarding pass printing or other functions.
Patent GB-2580164-A (GB)
Title: A sensor
Inventor: GEORGE MYLONAS
IPC: G01L1/14
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: An Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) or like sensor 2 system for use with a deformable structure comprises a plurality of electrodes 6 operably connectable to the deformable structure, an electrical conductor operably connected to the deformable structure and electrically couplable to each of the electrodes, a current source 112 for injecting current through predetermined electrodes, a voltage recorder 114 for recording the voltage between predetermined pairs of electrodes and an analyser 120 for analysing voltage recordings to thereby determine the shape of the deformable structure. The deformable structure is preferably an inflatable structure and the conductor may be an electrically conductive fluid 10 forming part of said structure. In use, the sensor system and deformable structure preferably form part of a soft robot, the shape determination carried out by the analyser being used by a motion controller of the soft robot to negotiate its environment.
Patent GB-2581516-A (GB)
Title: Portable water treatment apparatus
Inventor: Alex Humphrey
IPC: C02F11/127
Filed: 2019-02-22
Abstract: A portable waste treatment apparatus for treating hydro-excavation waste comprises an elongate frame formed from separable upper and lower frame sections 4, 6, wherein the upper frame section houses a mixing tank 8 for receiving and mixing waste slurry with flocculating or coagulating agents, a thickener tank 10 for receiving waste slurry from the mixing tank and a dewatering device 42 for dewatering sludge collected in the thickener tank, and the lower frame section houses a buffer tank 36 for receiving sludge from a sludge outlet of the thickener tank, a pump 40 for pumping sludge to the dewatering device and a water tank 38 for receiving water overflowing from the thickener tank. The upper and lower frame sections preferably have the dimensions of a standard shipping container. The thickener tank may have a circular outer wall and a coaxially arranged inner wall defining an annular water collection chamber. The thickener tank preferably comprises a central section (22, figure 6) located within the upper frame section and two side sections (24, 26) separable from the central section. The dewatering device is preferably a centrifugal separator.
Patent GB-2582277-A (GB)
Title: Marine outboard motor with shift mechanism
Inventor: JAMES BARRATT
IPC: B63H20/14
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: A marine outboard motor (2, Fig 3) is provided with a gear casing 40, a propeller shaft 29 rotatable within the gear casing about a propeller shaft axis (34, Fig 3), a drive shaft 27 having a drive gear 35, a clutch mechanism 50 for selectively engaging the drive gear with the propeller shaft and a shift mechanism 60 configured to operate the clutch mechanism. The shift mechanism comprises a support shaft 70 which is fixed relative to the gear casing and which extends along or parallel with the propeller shaft axis, a shift shuttle 80 which is slidable along the support shaft and is connected to a clutch member 53 of the clutch mechanism, a shift finger (90, Fig 6) pivotally mounted on the support shaft, and a shift rod 61 coupled to the shift finger by a releasable coupling. The shift finger is configured to move the shift shuttle along the support shaft to operate the clutch member when the shift finger is rotated about the shift rod axis by the shift rod. A marine vessel including such a marine outboard motor is also provided.
Patent GB-2570843-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous ganged vehicles
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: Some embodiments include systems, methods, and apparatuses capable of determining a leader of a group of autonomous vehicles. In some embodiments, a system of autonomous vehicles comprises two or more autonomous vehicles each having a communication device and in communication with one another, each of the two or more autonomous vehicles configured to travel as a group, receive and transport goods, communicate with others of the two or more autonomous vehicles in the group, and conduct a negotiation to establish at least one leader, wherein any one of the two or more autonomous vehicles can become the at least one leader.
Patent GB-2577416-A (GB)
Title: Ultra-Sonic Self-Cleaning System
Inventor: LIOR HORESH
IPC: G03B17/12
Filed: 2018-04-18
Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning an optic include measuring a state of the optic. It is determined whether the optic needs to be cleaned based on the measured state of the optic. The optic is cleaned with ultrasonic vibrations if the optic needs to be cleaned.
Patent GB-2594679-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a connecting part
Inventor: NICOLAS BRÉZIAT
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2018-07-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a connecting part comprising a first portion (101; 201; 301; 401) having a threaded end (104; 204; 304; 404) that is able to be screwed to the end of a first tubular component (1) for connecting the connecting part (100; 200; 300; 400) to said first tubular component (1), the method comprising a step of producing, by an additive manufacturing method, a second portion (102; 202; 302; 402) of the connecting part (100; 200; 300; 400) juxtaposed with the first portion (101; 201; 301; 401) having a threaded end (104; 204; 304; 404). Moreover, the first portion (101; 201; 301; 401) having a threaded end (104; 204; 304; 404) is obtained by reworking the first portion (101; 201; 301; 401) on a separate tubular component (5) of the connecting part (100; 200; 300; 400) in order to be joined to the connecting part (100; 200; 300; 400).
Patent GB-2585117-A (GB)
Title: Nut running tool
Inventor: HARGREAVES ELSWORTH
IPC: B25B23/12
Filed: 2019-02-15
Abstract: The tool 22 is for driving a nut (18, Figure 6) along a threaded member 16 e.g. a rod or a bolt. The tool includes a rotatable member 26 configured for attachment to, and rotation by, a rotary power tool 20 such as a powered nut driver. The rotatable member comprises an inner portion (28, Figure 4) which includes a connecting member 26, 30 for connecting to the rotary power tool. An outer portion 24 includes an outer surface which is deformable on engagement with the nut being driven along the threaded member. The outer portion may be made from an elastomeric material such as natural rubber or synthetic rubber. A magnetic means may be used for aiding the attachment of the tool to the rotary power tool. The rotatable member may be at least twice the thickness of the nut. A kit of parts includes the tool and one or two elongate hollow shafts, each of a different length.
Patent GB-2594927-A (GB)
Title: A display screen for a vehicle interior
Inventor: DAVID JOHN MONKS
IPC: B60K37/06
Filed: 2020-05-05
Abstract: An interior vehicle panel has mounted therein a display apparatus 9 having a touch screen 10 and a relocatable panel 12, including mechanical control elements (18, 19 fig 2) for engaging and controlling the touch screen 10. The relocatable panel 12 is movable between an active position where the mechanical control elements (18,19) may be used to control the touch screen and a passive position where the touch screen 10 can only be controlled by touch and not using the mechanical control elements. The invention also provides a vehicle comprising the interior car panel and an apparatus configured for mounting in an interior car panel. The mechanical control elements comprise buttons (18) each having a stylus tip 13 for contacting the screen and a knob (19) having an offset stylus tip 14. The elements (18,19) are for ease of use without sacrificing screen size.