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Patent GB-2507596-A (GB)
Title: A method for updating software in a device that makes payment transactions
Inventor: NAGGAR MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/00
Filed: 2012-11-19
Abstract: A method for updating software components in a portable electronic device for making payment transactions is disclosed, the portable electronic device 3 (e.g. mobile phone or storage device) comprising memory means for storing payment application software 26; interface means 21 (such as a USB connector) for coupling with a host computer 5; contactless interface means 25 (such as near field communication (NFC) means) for receiving payment token data from a contactless payment token 12; and means 23 for transmitting data over a network 11. When the device is connected to a host computer, the updating data is received (possibly from a remote upgrade server 10), the updates are installed, and then a payment is processed by communication with a remote system 13. The updated software may be stored and installed in an inactive partition, and then the inactive partition is switched with an active partition (currently running the software) so that it becomes an active partition running a new version of the software.
Patent GB-2511561-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device
Inventor: GREEN THOMAS
IPC: E06B9/326
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A cord safety device 1 includes a rigid conduit 5 and at least one access aperture 30, 40, thereby preventing entanglement of a body part with the cord 10. Access to the cord may be limited to a users hand or a turnable handle (200, fig 3). Preferably, the cord safety device is for use with a window blind 20 or curtain cord. The conduit may also have a wheel 50 for maintaining cord tension.
Patent GB-2508938-A (GB)
Title: Transfer device for moving a patient between supine and prone positions
Inventor: EGERTON SUSAN URSULA
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: A moving and handling device used for transferring/turning/rolling/moving a patient between a supine and prone position consists of consists of two detachably connected semi-tubular mattresses; the first mattress (1, Fig 4) is inflatable and is placed beneath the patient lying supine, the second mattress 2 is made of hard moulded foam with a memory foam base 7 and is placed on top of the patient. The two mattresses are joined together by webbed vinyl joining straps 5 and anchor points (4, 6, Fig 4) located on the two mattresses. Guide straps (8, Fig 5) are also provided. The first mattress may be inflated within an electric pump and when the first mattress is in its inflated position the device can be used, with the aid of carers, to transfer/roll/turn the patient between the supine and prone positions, the patient lying on top of the second mattress in the prone position.
Patent GB-2498478-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing memory interface calibration
Inventor: MANOHARARAJAH VALAVAN
IPC: G11C29/02
Filed: 2011-10-17
Abstract: A universal memory interface on an integrated circuit includes an external memory interface unit operable to perform data rate conversion for a data signal between a first rate associated with the integrated circuit and a second rate associated with a memory system. The universal memory interface also includes a sequencer unit operable to calibrate at least one of a delay for the data signal and a delay for a strobe for the data signal by executing a calibration procedure instruction.
Patent GB-2506726-A (GB)
Title: Two-wheel gyroscope-stabilized vehicle
Inventor: ANDREEV SERGEY NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: B62K3/00
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: Claimed is a two-wheel gyroscope-stabilized vehicle and methods for balancing and steering of such vehicle. The two-wheel vehicle comprises a stabilizing gyroscope 12 , having a gyroscope frame 13 and a gyroscope rotor rotatably mounted in the frame via pivots 14,15. The gyroscope frame 13 is free to rotate relative to the vehicle body 1. The vehicle further comprises a support structure that connects the vehicle body 1 and the vehicle wheels 8,9, wherein the supporting structure is adapted to move the wheels 8,9 independently in relation to each other and to move the wheels in relation to the body 1 independently thereof. The support structure helps to keep the vehicle stable when riding on rough terrain. The vehicle further comprises an angle sensor to detect rotation of the gyroscope frame 13 and measure the angle of rotation, and a control system adapted to receive a signal transmitted by the angle sensor. Balancing of the vehicle is provided by maintaining a right angle between the axis of rotation of the gyroscope 12 rotor and direction of the vehicle movement by means of the control system through changing the difference of rotation velocities of the wheels 8,9. Steering of the vehicle is provided by means of applying a roll control force to the body.
Patent GB-2520920-A (GB)
Title: Beam scanning antenna
Inventor: SANCHEZ FRANCISCO JAVIER VAZQUEZ
IPC: H01Q13/28
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A beam scanning antenna for generating and aiming a directive radiation beam comprises a waveguide with a controlled artificial dielectric structure. The waveguide comprises periodically distributed capacitors and a fixed metallic grating layer on the walls of the waveguide. The artificial dielectric is connected to the grating layer by plural via holes and respective electronic switching devices are aligned with respective apertures in the grating layer such that, in use, the dielectric constant of the artificial dielectric layer is controlled by the switches. This changes the propagation constant for the guided wave which interacts with the apertures to produce a directive beam which can be scanned in the plane of the propagation of the guided wave. Switches such as PIN diodes, MEMS, tunable resonators or optical switches may be used to control the embedded capacitors for varying the dielectric constant of the artificial dielectric structure.
Patent GB-2519958-A (GB)
Title: A sports training device
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A sport training device comprising a frame which defines an outline and comprises one or more upper mounting means which have a recess adapted to receive a pole. The frame further comprises one or more lower clips located vertically below the upper mounting means and also adapted to receive the pole. The frame may be adapted to carry a removable fabric cover, and the outline of the frame may simulate the head and torso of a person. The pole may comprise a spike to enable insertion into the ground. The upper mounting means may be in the form of a cap with a recess adapted to receive the pole the recess having a stepped internal profile defining a first region which allows the pole to enter and a second region which is smaller than the pole. The frame may comprise two side members and two cross members, which are separable from one another and adapted to fit together to form the frame.
Patent GB-2523408-A (GB)
Title: Constructional Toy
Inventor: SIMONDS COLIN DUNCAN
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2014-02-25
Abstract: A constructional toy comprising a plurality of elements of at least two different types which can be assembled together to form a variety of three dimensional structures. The elements include a main element 10 comprising a first engagement feature 30 having N splines, where N is an integer not less than three; and a second engagement feature 40 having N splines, where N<N. Additionally the main element may have third and fourth engagement features designed to engage with corresponding first and second engagement figures on other blocks, or with a splined shaft to be used to combine building blocks.
Patent GB-2509427-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal composition comprises clomazone microcapsules
Inventor: BRISTOW JAMES TIMOTHY
IPC: A01N25/28
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprises microcapsules, the microcapsules having a capsule wall of a porous condensate polymer, wherein the microcapsules contain clomazone and a solvent comprises rosin and/or a rosin derivative. In one embodiment the microcapsules are in an aqueous suspension. Also claimed is a method of preparing a herbicidal composition, the method comprises the steps of: providing a water immiscible phase comprising clomazone, an isocyanate and optionally an acetylene carbamide derivative (ACD) cross-linker, dissolved in a rosin solvent system comprising rosin and/or a rosin derivative; providing an aqueous phase comprising one or more surfactants; combining the water immiscible phase and the aqueous phase to form a dispersion of the two phases; thereby forming microcapsules of polyurea containing droplets of the water immiscible phase; and curing the microcapsules.
Patent GB-2524566-A (GB)
Title: Light assembly with integrated test facility
Inventor: JORDAN MARK
IPC: H01L31/12
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: A light assembly for automotive signalling (e.g. a headlight) comprising at least one radiation source (light, infrared, X-rays, ultraviolet) 104 and a photo detector 105, e.g. a diode, in a common substrate 101, and a cover 106 located over the substrate. The photo detector being configured to detect or measure the radiation conveyed or scattered by the cover. The assembly can have an optical waveguide 108 coupled between the substrate and cover to optically isolate the detector from the radiation source, e.g. LED. This apparatus can detect if the cover is dirty, damaged or broken. The assembly has a controller which can detect the amount of scattered radiation from the background radiation by taking a measurement when the radiation is turned off and another when the radiation is turned on.
Patent GB-2525620-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool assembly
Inventor: BASSETT ROGER
IPC: B23B29/034
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: The assembly 2 includes a support body 10 and a holder 40 having a portion 42 for holding a cutting insert 46. The holder is mounted to the support body for movement of the cutting insert with respect to the support body. An adjustment assembly is for moving the position of the holder relative to the support body. The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment screw 80 rotatably mounted to the support body and an adjustment member 62 having an adjustment surface 64 bearing against a surface 60 of the holder. The adjustment member is threadably mounted on the adjustment screw by a first thread on the shank 84 of the adjustment screw. Rotation of the adjustment screw moves the adjustment member longitudinally along the adjustment screw, movement of the adjustment member moving the position of the portion of the holder for holding a cutting insert relative to the support body. Movement of the holder may be against a resilient bias. A kit for working metal includes the assembly and at least one cutting insert. A machine such as a lathe, milling or boring machine may include the cutting tool assembly.
Patent GB-2527057-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding ladder lock
Inventor: HERBERT PAUL LEE
IPC: E06C7/06
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A scaffolding ladder lock that is used to prevent unauthorised access and theft. The ladder lock consists of a body element that measures 1800mm x 350 mm x 4mm, a hook portion that measures 250mm x 100mm which is used to attach the ladder lock onto a ladder rung. The ladder lock also has a portion near the base to facilitate locking. The ladder lock may preferably be secured with a chain and padlock and it may also constitute a means for displaying safety information.
Patent GB-2515650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to range prediction in electric vehicles
Inventor: GREWAL KARMJIT
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2013-08-08
Abstract: A method of predicting the range of an electric vehicle comprises, monitoring a trailer detecting means of the vehicle; and determining a first range value if the trailer detecting means detects that a trailer is attached to the vehicle. A second range value may be determined if it is detected that a trailer is not attached to the vehicle. A range metric may be displayed to the user, where the range metric is based on the first range value or the second range value. The range metric may include a distance range value being indicative of the maximum distance that the vehicle can travel until an energy store of the vehicle is depleted or a time range value being indicative of the time for which the vehicle may remain operational until an energy store of the vehicle is depleted.
Patent GB-2517312-A (GB)
Title: Switching Power Source Device
Inventor: HOSOTANI TATSUYA
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: In the present invention, a partition section having a slit (15) splits the wound section of a bobbin (10). At a first section, a transformer primary coil (np) is wound to height h1, and at a second section, a secondary coil (ns) is coiled to height h2. Furthermore, the present invention is provided with a cover that covers the primary coil and the secondary coil and has a protrusion that fits the slit. With a high side drive coil (nb2) at the side towards the secondary coil (ns), the high side drive coil (nb2) and a low side drive coil (nb1) are wound on the primary coil (np) to height h3. As a result, provided is a switching power source device provided with an appropriate distance between transformer coils. Also, provided is a switching power source device that causes there to be strong coupling between the low side drive coil and the primary coil and between the high side drive coil and the secondary coil, and is able to reliably perform a ZVS operation of a high side switching element and a low side switching element.
Patent GB-2518752-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device structures comprising polycrystalline CVD diamond with improved near-substrate thermal conductivity
Inventor: NASSER-FAILI FIROOZ
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: A semiconductor device structure comprising: a layer of III-V compound semiconductor material; a layer of polycrystalline CVD diamond material; and an interface region between the layer of III-V compound semiconductor material and the layer of polycrystalline CVD diamond material, the interface region including a diamond nucleation layer of polycrystalline CVD diamond which is formed during an initial nucleation phase of polycrystalline CVD diamond growth over a substrate comprising the layer of III-V compound semiconductor material, wherein the diamond nucleation layer is such that a Raman signal generated by a laser focused on a region comprising the diamond nucleation layer exhibits an sp3 carbon peak at 1332 cm-1 having a full width half-maximum of no more than 5.0cm-1, wherein the diamond nucleation layer is such that said Raman signal further exhibits one or both of the following characteristics: (i) an sp2 carbon peak at 1550 cm-1 having a height which is no more than 20% of a height of the sp3 carbon peak at 1332 cm-1 after background subtraction when using a Raman excitation source at 633 nm; and (ii) the sp3 carbon peak at 1332 cm-1 is no less than 10% of local background intensity in a Raman spectrum using a Raman excitation source at 785 nm, and wherein an average nucleation density at a nucleation surface of the diamond nucleation layer is no less than 1 x 108 cm-2 and no more than 1 x 1012 cm-2.
Patent GB-2530271-A (GB)
Title: Tubes
Inventor: DEWHIRST MIKE
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 2014-09-16
Abstract: To form a bend in a primary tube 12 (e.g. an internal combustion engine exhaust), first, a sacrificial tube 10 is temporarily is secured (e.g. welded) to the primary tube 12. Next, a bend is formed using the sacrificial tube 10 to support the primary tube 12 and/or apply a bending load; then the sacrificial tube 10 is separated from at least part of the bend formed in the primary tube 12. Thus, when a bend is needed at the end of the primary tube, the sacrificial tube can be removed from the curved primary tube (rather than wasting expensive primary tube material), e.g. in joining two curved sections together to create two closely spaced bends. A bending die 18 may be used, with a mandrel inserted into the primary tube for support. The sacrificial tube may have a lower yield strength than the primary tube (creating a more uniform wall thickness); may have a lower stiffness and lower cost than the primary tube; and may be reused. The bimetallic tube 10, 12 may also be formed by rolling a bimetallic sheet into a tube.
Patent GB-2514972-A (GB)
Title: Controlling power consumption in multi-core environments
Inventor: KUMAR ANIL K
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2012-03-31
Abstract: Systems and methods of enabling modulation of a frequency of a first core in a multi-core environment include logic to determine a power limit assigned to the first core, logic to determine a stall count of the first core, and logic to modulate the frequency of the first core based at least on the power limit assigned to the first core and the stall count of the first core. The first core is included in a first tile of a socket in the multi-core computer environment.
Patent GB-2531008-A (GB)
Title: Agile Software Development Process And Results
Inventor: Tomasz Hanusiak
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: Agile software development receiving by a VM a command by a first version of a software component running on a first virtual machine, wherein the command may be executed by the software component, passing the command to a hypervisor along with an output file comprising a functionality identifier corresponding to the command and identifiers for versions of the software component to which the command is applicable, and transferring the command to a second VM for an execution of the functionality if the identifier of the second version of the software component was comprised in the output file. Additionally, the method may comprise sending a freeze command by the hypervisor to the second virtual machine if the identifier of the second version of the software component is not comprised in the output file. This allows system to manage compatibility of developing versions of software, where users have voted for new features, which have been added by developers with relevant development parameters for components of the current testing or production version of software.
Patent GB-2531062-A (GB)
Title: A charge air cooler for a forced induction engine
Inventor: Hamish MacWilson
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 2014-10-10
Abstract: A charge air cooler 5 is disclosed in which a flow deflecting flap 25 is located in an inlet manifold 11 of the charge air cooler 5 to vary the distribution of charge air flow through a number of charge air flow passages 16 in a heat exchanger core 10. The flap 25 is rotatable by a stepper motor 21 between a maximum 25a and minimum 25b flow deflecting position. When there is a high risk of condensation occurring in the charge air flow passages 16, the maximum flow deflecting position 25a is used and the distribution of charge air flow through the charge air flow passages is very uneven so that the majority of the charge air flows through only a few of the charge air flow passages 16L. When there is little risk of condensation forming in the charge air flow passages 16, the flap 25 is moved to the minimum flow deflecting position 25b.
Patent GB-2535426-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, method and program for calculating the result of a repeating iterative sum
Inventor: ANDREAS DUE ENGH-HALSTVEDT
IPC: G06F7/537
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus that calculates a result value to a required precision of a repeating iterative sum, the repeating iterative sum comprises multiple iterations of an addition using an input value. Addition is performed in a single iteration of addition as a sum operation using overlapping portions of the input value and a shifted version of the input value. The shifted version of the input value has a partial overlap with the input value. A result portion is produced by incrementing an input derived from the input value using the output from the sum operation and the result value is constructed using the at least one result portion to give the result value to the required precision. A first iteration of the addition may comprise the addition of the input value to the shifted version of the input value, and each further iteration of the addition comprises addition of a previous iteration addition result to a further shifted version.
Patent GB-2536970-A (GB)
Title: Multipack container
Inventor: Michael Edwin Neil Penny
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: A container including at least two compartments 2a, 2b, each compartment having a base 3a, 3b, and one or more walls 4a, 4b, extending from the base, the compartments being detachable from each other along a breakline 5 with one or more recesses (6, fig 18). The recesses may be in the shape of a half-cylinder, truncated cylinder, square or rectangular. The breakline may form an undulated surface or regular or irregular shape, the undulations being in a plane perpendicular to the base. The breakline may include one or more curved portions, the curvature being in a plane parallel to the base. In this situation the recesses in the curved portion may be narrower than the recesses in the linear portions, and the recesses may be regular, alternating or random in size. The container may be made from or include PET or polypropylene, and may include a removable lidding film.
Patent GB-2540952-A (GB)
Title: Improved irrigation valve and method of use
Inventor: TONY WARE
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: An irrigation valve comprising a solenoid valve 120 configured to actuate the irrigation valve. The irrigation valve also comprises at least one pressure sensor 150 configured to measure inlet fluid pressure and/or valve outlet fluid pressure of the irrigation valve and a control unit 135 configured to generate a control signal in response to a measured pressure reading from the at least one pressure sensor. The control signal may actuate an alarm when the fluid pressure is outside a preset range. The control unit may have a unique address and may be configured to receive a command signal from a central controller. The control unit may actuate the solenoid valve in response to a command signal. The pressure sensor may be a transducer. A method for monitoring fluid flow through an irrigation valve by measuring outlet fluid flow pressure, and a method of controlling fluid flow through an irrigation valve by comparing a measured pressure level with a desired pressure range and actuating a valve when the pressure is outside the desired range is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2525117-A (GB)
Title: Turbine Engine Impeller
Inventor: JOUY BAPTISTE
IPC: F01D5/22
Filed: 2014-02-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an impeller for a turbine engine, such as a turbojet engine or a turboprop engine of an aircraft, intended for rotating about an axis of rotation in a predetermined direction of rotation (R) and for having a flow of gas passing therethrough, comprising a series of blades (7) distributed circumferentially about the axis of rotation of the wheel, the radially external end of each blade (7) comprising a heel (11) supporting at least one radially external lip (12, 13), extending circumferentially in an oblique direction (Î±1, Î±2) relative to the radial plane (P) perpendicular to the axis of rotation, the lip (12, 13) being angled circumferentially in the downstream direction in the aforementioned direction of rotation (R) such as to enable a compression of the gases located upstream from the lip (12, 13) during the rotation of the impeller (1).
Patent GB-2527691-A (GB)
Title: Compact Energy Cycle Construction
Inventor: SHAFFER ROBERT
IPC: F25B1/04
Filed: 2014-04-16
Abstract: A compact energy cycle construction that operates as or in accordance with a Rankine, Organic Rankine, Heat Pump, or Combined Organic Rankine and Heat Pump Cycle, comprising a compact housing of a generally cylindrical form with some combination of a scroll type expander, pump, and compressor disposed therein to share a common shaft with a motor or generator and to form an integrated system, with the working fluid of the system circulating within the housing as a torus along the common shaft and toroidally within the housing as the system operates.