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Patent GB-2493613-A (GB)
Title: Turbojet fan duct suspension using connecting rod with elastomeric bush
Inventor: BELLABAL FRANCOIS ROBERT
IPC: B64D27/10
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: A device for adjusting the length of a connecting rod 3 and consisting of a bushing positioned inside an eye 9 of the connecting rod. The bushing comprises at least one element 4 in which there is made a bore 6 to act as a support for a pivot pin 7 intended to pass through the eye. The device is characterised in that the said element is a cylinder made of a metallic material 4 covered by a cylinder made of an elastomeric material 8 so as to form, with the metallic cylinder, a cylinder homothotic with the previous one. The generatrices of the cylinders are oriented in a direction that is inclined with respect to the longest length of the connecting rod. The bushing may comprise two metallic cylinders covered by two cylinders made of elastomeric material. The connecting rod eye may have a herringbone shape in which is inserted the bushing.
Patent GB-2492912-A (GB)
Title: Zone based hand hygiene compliance system
Inventor: MOMEN KAVEH SEYED
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A wearable monitoring unit comprising: a receiver operable for receiving zone data from a zone beacon; an alerting unit; a memory having stored thereon a group of hygiene status subroutines, each according to a corresponding infection risk level; and a processor module configured to: receive said zone data via said receiver; identify an infection risk level associated with said zone data; select a hygiene status subroutine according to said identified infection risk level; execute the selected hygiene status subroutine; and upon user non-compliance with said selected hygiene status subroutine, activate said alerting unit. The wearable monitoring unit may be configured to receive hygiene event data from a hygiene event detector via the receiver and to process the hygiene event to determine user compliance with the hygiene status subroutine. The monitoring unit may also comprise a time of day module for adjusting the infection risk level and therefore the selection of the hygiene status subroutine as a function of time of day. The hygiene status subroutine can also comprise a timer for timing compliance of the user with the selected subroutine, the duration of the timer being set as a function of the infection risk level.
Patent GB-2508595-A (GB)
Title: A group-based PDCCH capability for machine type communication (MTC) devices
Inventor: WEBB MATTHEW WILLIAM
IPC: H04L5/00
Filed: 2012-12-03
Abstract: A group-based physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) capability is proposed in LTE. Information common to a group of devices, such as those common to a virtual carrier 606, may be signalled in a group search space within the PDCCH 600. This common information includes the location of a further control region 604 embedded in the virtual carrier which contains device-specific information for accessing the resources of the virtual carrier. Each device belonging to the group is assigned a shared group identifier, which may be a radio network temporary identifier (RNTI), for locating the group control channel. The devices may be machine type communication (MTC) devices. The invention addresses a potential capacity problem in the PDCCH by allowing information common to a group of MTCs to be signaled efficiently. Also disclosed is a method for assigning devices a group identity by implicit signalling, and a method for determining the aggregation level of the group-based PDCCH search space.
Patent GB-2509742-A (GB)
Title: Fault current limiter
Inventor: ROZENSHTEIN VLADIMIR
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: A fault current limiter for connection to a three phase AC supply comprises a first inductor 1 for connection to a first phase of the AC supply; a second inductor 2 for connection to a second phase of the AC supply and a third inductor 3 for connection to a third phase of the AC supply. Each of the first, second and third inductors comprises a coil, and each of the coils of the first, second and third inductors is such that the self-reactance of each of the first, second and third inductors are substantially equal to a first reactance value. Furthermore, the coils of each of the first, second and third inductors are arranged such that the mutual reactance between each pair of inductors is substantially equal to a second reactance value, and the second reactance value is substantially equal to the first reactance value.
Patent GB-2495664-A (GB)
Title: Method of reconstructing a magnetic resonance image of an object considering higher-order dynamic fields
Inventor: EGGERS HOLGER
IPC: G01R33/565
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of acquiring a magnetic resonance image of an object employing spatial encoding by a gradient field, said gradient field comprising non-linear gradient field components, the method comprising: selecting (100) a limited set of spatially variant basis functions for describing the gradient field including the non-linear gradient field components by linear combinations of said basis functions, determining (102) the temporally variant weights of the basis functions for said linear combinations, acquiring (104) magnetic resonance data of the object (10), - embedding (106) the acquired magnetic resonance data into a multidimensional space, wherein the number of dimensions is given by the number of selected basis functions, transforming (110) the acquired magnetic resonance data in this multidimensional space from the measurement domain to the image domain, - calculating (112) the desired magnetic resonance image of the object (10) from this transformed multi-dimensional space by linear combinations along the surplus dimensions.
Patent GB-2510919-A (GB)
Title: Device For Controlling Organic growth on An External Object
Inventor: SKUSE TONY
IPC: A01N59/16
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A device for inhibiting the growth of organic matter on an object exposed to the natural environment, the device comprises a carrier and a metal component carried by the carrier, wherein the metal component forms a growth-inhibiting substance upon exposure to the natural environment. Preferably the metal component comprises copper or zinc which may oxidize to form copper sulphate or zinc sulphate as the growth inhibiting substance. The organic matter which is inhibited may be moss, algae, mildew, fungi, liverwort or lichen. Preferably, the object which the device is on is a window frame, door frame, solar glazing device, photovoltaic module, roofing component, electrical device, ornamental artifact, conservatory element or building support element. The device may further comprise an attachment component to facilitate attachment of the carrier to the object which may be an adhesive and may be integral with the carrier, and the carrier may comprise a tape.
Patent GB-2512130-A (GB)
Title: Electrical outlet apparatus
Inventor: MCDOWALL GREGOR
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: An electrical outlet apparatus comprises at least one electrical outlet 2. Each electrical outlet has a seat 10 arranged to receive an electrical connector plug, a flange 5 adjacent to the seat, and a link receptacle 6 protruding from the flange where a link member 8 can be attached for securing a plug to the outlet. There may be an aperture 3 and a wall 4 between the seat and flange, for example if the outlet is an IEC 60320 connector, or alternatively the flange may be contiguous with the seat, see figure 2. The link member may be a cable tie.
Patent GB-2497064-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling a power inverter
Inventor: ESRAM TRISHAN
IPC: H02H7/122
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a DC-to-AC inverter is disclosed. The DC-to-AC inverter may be configured to convert DC power received from an alternative energy source to AC power for supplying an AC grid or load. The inverter may determine whether the power presently supplied by the alternative energy source is less than a predetermined amount of power and, if so, disable an output converter of the inverter. Additionally, the inverter may predict the voltage of a DC bus of the inverter at a future point in time and, if the predicted DC bus voltage is greater than a predetermined maximum DC bus voltage, enable the output converter to transfer energy from the DC bus to the AC grid to reduce the DC bus voltage.
Patent GB-2513585-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer of a heart rate and activity monitor arrangement and a method for the same
Inventor: OPAS TOMMI
IPC: A61B5/0205
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: An arrangement includes a heart rate monitoring device 204 and a motion detection device, for example an accelerometer 202. The device is arranged to transfer data relating to heart rate and activiÂ­ty. Data transferring means in the form of a transceiver 210 is provided, to transfer the data via a wireless cellular communications system. This can come in the form of a GSM module. The arrangement further allows for the pausing of the heart rate monitoring if a predetermined condition is fulfilled. Examples of predetermined conditions include the activation of the device, starting or heart rate and/or activity monitoring, elapsed time period, space of free memory or when the device is placed on a charger. The arrangement can also provide a users heart rate profile based on the activity data alone by determining a correlation between them.
Patent GB-2513862-A (GB)
Title: Takraw Balls
Inventor: LORHPIPAT BOONCHAI
IPC: A63B39/00
Filed: 2013-05-07
Abstract: A side strip 10 for weaving into a sepak takraw ball 66. The strip comprises an elongate length of plastics material wherein regions 34 have one or more generally longitudinal slots 38 through the face or the strip. The side strips have one convex edge and an opposing edge with an undulating profile of generally arcuate peaks 16. The slots define rattan-like slivers 42 which enable the takraw ball 66 to mimic a traditional rattan takraw ball. The takraw ball may be woven just from side strips or from a combination of side strips and centre strips. The centre strips have one or more generally longitudinal slots through the surface. The side or centre strips may also have grooves 36 in the surface within which the slots are formed.
Patent GB-2498680-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for media consumption
Inventor: WELLEN ALEX
IPC: H04N21/41
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for increasing media consumption. The present invention can provide viewers increased access to content of interest across various platforms, such as online articles, online audio and video clips, and television and radio broadcasts. In an embodiment, an individual viewing content online, such as a news article, is given a link. The link provides the viewer access to a list of content related to the article being viewed. The related content is not limited to the platform related content across, and allows the user to view the content, automatically set the content to be recorded by a digital video recorder, or reserve the content for future viewing. By providing the user with convenient access to content across platforms, they are more given media content of interest. Accordingly, viewership of this content will increase through this connection of individuals with content that aligns with their interests.
Patent GB-2515478-A (GB)
Title: A multilumen catheter for multimodal single or double lung jet ventilation
Inventor: PARK JAMES
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2013-06-24
Abstract: A three or four lumen catheter 6 for multimodal single or double lung jet ventilation is C-shaped in cross-section so that it may be placed beside a bronchoscope 1 for bronchoscopic guidance through a standard endotracheal tube and be positioned in or toward either bronchus, or in the trachea or endotracheal tube. The catheter 6 has a high frequency jet lumen 2 and a normal frequency jet lumen 3 and either one or two lumens 4,5 for pressure monitoring and gas sampling. Various combinations of high and normal frequency jet ventilation to one or both lungs can be achieved. Also claimed is a endobronchial high frequency jet ventilation entraining gas from the opposite lung providing pulmonary collapse and decreased movement in the operative field and offset distal lumens of venturi jets.
Patent GB-2516007-A (GB)
Title: Efficient encoding of display data
Inventor: ELLIS DANIEL
IPC: H04N19/142
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: The display output of a computer is encoded using a block based video encoder, such as H.264 / MPEG-4. Display update information (e.g. a list of dirty rectangles) is received (e.g. based on API calls) specifying any changed display areas (504). This update information may be stored in a cache for subsequent access. Pixel data associated with any changed areas is also received. For each image block of an output frame to be encoded, the encoder determines whether the image block intersects one or more of the changed areas (512). A block skip indication is encoded (516) for each image block not intersecting at least one changed area, and pixel data is encoded (514) for intersecting blocks. Alternatively, if no display update information is received, each block of the frame is skip encoded (506). An encoded output frame is then generated including the block skip indications and encoded pixel data. Such use of the update information (e.g. from OS graphics subsystem or based on API calls) identifying any changed areas to determine whether the use of a skip macroblock is appropriate is more efficient that using expensive standard frame analysis/comparison to determine skip macroblocks.
Patent GB-2510016-A (GB)
Title: Reactor and alkylation process using the reactor
Inventor: FANG XIANGCHEN
IPC: B01J14/00
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: A reactor 100 for at least two liquids A,B, comprises: an enclosed reactor housing 1; a feeding tube 10, having liquid material inlets 11, 12; a distribution tube 20 communicating with the feeding tube and extending into the reactor housing, the distribution tube being provided with a plurality of distribution holes 21 in the region extending into the reactor housing; a rotating bed 30 in the form of a hollow cylinder, which is disposed in the reactor via a fixing mechanism 40, thus dividing the cavity of the reactor housing into a central area E and an outer area D; and a material outlet 6 provided in a lower portion of the reactor housing, wherein the distribution tube extends into the central area spaced from inner surface of the rotating bed so that materials can enter into the outer area from the central area through the rotating bed and can be output via the material outlet. An alkylation process using the reactor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2510712-A (GB)
Title: Nutritional product comprising a biguanide
Inventor: BOUTER KAREL PAUL
IPC: A21D2/24
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional product comprising a biguanide in a concentration of 20 to 1600 mg per 100 g, based on total weight of the nutritional product, the nutritional product further comprising at least one dietary component selected from the group of (i) digestible carbohydrates, (ii) amino acid sources, such as proteins, peptides, free amino acids including salts of free amino acids, (iii) lipids, and (iv) dietary fibre. The invention further relates to a nutritional product comprising a biguanide for use in a prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of an aging-associated disorder.
Patent GB-2512466-A (GB)
Title: Movable X-Ray generation apparatus
Inventor: OMURA SATORU
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A movable x-ray generation apparatus comprising: an x-ray tube 1; an arm to support said x-ray tube 2; a cart unit 5 to support and move said arm; a monitor 8, including a screen, mounted on the cart or trolley; a first member supporting the monitor and turns about a first rotation axis; and a second support member supporting the first support member and twists about a second axis of rotation, wherein at least one of the first and second rotation axes is perpendicular to a plane contacted by parts of a moving mechanism of the cart. The first rotation axis may be along one side of the monitor. The first and second rotation axes may be parallel to each other. A switching unit may be configured to switch the monitor between a first display mode, which may be for image setting, and a second display mode, which may be for the captured diagnostic image, based on at least one rotation position of the monitor.
Patent GB-2524979-A (GB)
Title: Method for verifying the functionality of a digital circuit
Inventor: BOEKHOLT SVEN
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: A method for verifying the functionality of a digital circuit with parallel data transfer paths (PCI express) between a sender with a sender deskew circuit and a receiver with a receiver deskew circuit is provided. The method comprises introducing a skew between the at least two parallel data sequences by erasing or replacing one of the control data packets (S, SKP or SKIP) inserted by the sender deskew circuit (21) or by inserting a further control data packet in one of the at least two parallel data sequences before the receipt by the receiver (22) (S5) and checking whether an expected overflow or underflow indication signal is provided by the receiver or not.
Patent GB-2527764-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: READ SIMON JAMES
IPC: C08J7/18
Filed: 2014-06-30
Abstract: At least one surface of a polymeric film is plasma treated in a modified atmosphere comprising an inert carrier gas and a functional material. The plasma treated surface of the film is then contacted with a foil, such that the foil adheres to the polymeric substrate. The functional material comprises an oxidising fluid, a reducing fluid or a polar fluid with the capacity to form ionic or covalent bonds with the film substrate. The preferred modified atmosphere comprises a noble gas or nitrogen, and acetylene, ethylene, hydrogen, silane, ammonia, sulphur hexafluoride, oxygen, ozone, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, sulphur oxides. The preferred contacting step involves hot foil stamping. The preferred film is biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and the preferred foil is aluminium or copper. The preferred process also involves opacification, embossing, etching, printing or overcoating. The plasma treatment is preferably an atmospheric pressure, modified atmosphere dielectric barrier discharge (MADBD) treatment using plasma torches. The film is used for security, authentication, identification and anti-counterfeiting measures for bank notes, credit cards, passports, certificates and packaging.
Patent GB-2528887-A (GB)
Title: Methylcitrate analysis in dried blood spots
Inventor: CHAKRABORTY PRANESH
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: A method of measuring a level of methylcitrate (MCA) in a sample comprises: derivatizing the MCA; measuring a level of the derivatized MCA; and determining the level of MCA from the measured level. The method may be used to screen for subjects at increased risk of a propionylcarnitine (C3) defect, such as a defect of propionyl coenzyme A, a defect of cobolamin metabolism, or methylmalonyl CoA mutase deficiency. The sample may be a dried blood spot (DBS). The step of measuring may be carried out by mass spectrometry, such as by using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The MCA may be derivatized prior to mass spectrometry. The MCA may be derivatized by butylation or by reaction with 4-[2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethylaminosulfonyI]-7-(2-aminoethylamino)-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole (DAABD-AE). The method may be used as a second tier test for a sample that previously triggered a positive result by a primary screening methodology.
Patent GB-2530775-A (GB)
Title: Comparator
Inventor: OLIVEIRA JOAO DE
IPC: H03K5/24
Filed: 2014-10-01
Abstract: A voltage comparator using resistively-loaded field effect transistors A voltage comparator comprises a source follower A feeding the source of a common- source inverting transistor amplifier B, the comparator inputs being connected to theÂ  gates of the respective transistors. Comparator offset due to transistor mismatch may be compensated by trimming or selection of the source and drain resistors. A negative supply rail for the comparator may be provided by a DC-DC converter
Patent GB-2520819-A (GB)
Title: Method of identification from a spatial and spectral object model
Inventor: BUEHLER ERIC DANIEL
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: A method of referencing an imaged object 30 includes, among other things, obtaining 410 a series of images, observing key 420 characteristics of the object 30 in each of the series of images, associating 442 the observed key characteristics with the object; and assigning 444 a unique identifier to the object 30 based upon the associated key characteristics. The series of images includes spectral and spatial imagery. Some of the key characteristics are in the spectral imagery and some of the key characteristics are in the spatial imagery. The characteristics may include shape, size, velocity, colour, material composition, identifying labels or history. The spectral images may comprise multispectral or hyperspectral images. The identifier may be stored and used as a reference for retrieving characteristics of the object or for use for handoff between systems. The identifier may encode the characteristics of the object allowing it to be identified.
Patent GB-2516200-A (GB)
Title: Crime investigation system
Inventor: MEANEY PATRICK
IPC: G06Q50/26
Filed: 2013-04-22
Abstract: A crime investigation system that includes a crime investigation tool for receiving and storing image information, attaching related case information, such as the crime number or the location or type of the crime, to the image information, matching the image information against previously stored image information, and generating and communicating reports including match results; and an interface in communication with the crime investigation tool, where the interface allows a user to enter the related case information, update the related case information, and produce wanted posters and intelligence briefing packs.
Patent GB-2518086-A (GB)
Title: Visualization tools for analyzing multivariate organizational data
Inventor: CHEEK ALEXANDER R W
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: Visualization tools, and systems and software underlying such tools, for allowing user to visualize organizations of people. Members of an organization are represented by unabstracted nodes. In some embodiments, visualization diagrams are efficiently created by abstracting the unabstracted nodes in a manner that reduces the number of nodes needing to be rendered, while retaining the visual character of a similar diagram composed of the original, unabstracted nodes. In these embodiments, regions of abstraction diagrams can be selectively de-abstracted in response to a user's selection within the abstraction diagram. In response to such a selection, in some instances only a particular hierarchical reporting chain within the organization, or a portion thereof, is de- abstracted to allow the user to view unabstracted nodes within that chain. Also disclosed are other visualization tools, such as attribute-overlay tools, time- scrubbing tools, and geographic distribution tools, among others.