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Patent GB-2521556-A (GB)
Title: Sutureless wound closure
Inventor: BROWNSON PETER
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: The present invention resides in a sutureless wound closure device for external use. The device comprises a base layer for fixing the device to skin and an upper layer. The base layer includes an aperture therein. The upper layer has a first end anchored to the base layer and a second, opposite end that includes fixing means to attach the end to the base layer and close the aperture in the base layer.
Patent GB-2524902-A (GB)
Title: Image pickup apparatus generating focus changeable image, control method for image pickup apparatus, and storage medium
Inventor: MIKAWA TAKUMA
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: An image pickup apparatus (100) has a selection (S420) is made as to a first recording mode in which data obtained from signals having different focuses is recorded as refocusable first data, or a second recording mode in which data, which is obtained by carrying out a development process on the data, is recorded as non-refocusable second data. During captured image review, at least one focus position (S450) in the image data is set as focal length information. Based on the recording mode and the focus information, whether to generate a RAW image file or generate a developed image file is determined. When the RAW image file is to be generated and recorded in response to the determination, the focus information is added to the RAW image file.
Patent GB-2531157-A (GB)
Title: Cut-out assembly
Inventor: THOMAS MENNELL
IPC: H02B1/42
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: A cut-out assembly 1 for use in an electricity distribution network comprises a housing 2 and a meter 17 attached to the housing. The housing includes a number of input terminals for connecting to single phase inputs of an electricity supply, and a number of output terminals for connecting to cables of a consumer electricity network. A current flow path between each of the input and output terminals includes a fuse and a current transformer. An output from the current transformer is fed to the meter. The cut-out assembly provides a compact device which incorporates all the necessary protection for metering and fuse protection. The components are able to be arranged within the housing so that the assembly has a significantly reduced height, thereby providing improved access for both incoming and outgoing cables.
Patent GB-2529566-A (GB)
Title: Energy-efficient mode-switch power amplifier set
Inventor: WANG STEPHEN
IPC: H04B7/15
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: An amplifier device comprises two modes of operation. In a first mode, the amplifier device operates in a wideband mode, whereas in a second mode the amplifier operates in a narrowband mode. Switching in the amplifier device provides antenna selection, in either mode. Control of mode and antenna selection is carried out with reference to a probability based optimisation, as to whether changing mode and/or antenna selection will improve efficiency. By that, the energy consumption associated with switching can be accommodated in the optimisation, thereby offering an improvement to efficiency.
Patent GB-2527998-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating machinery monitoring system and method
Inventor: BOKEN MICHAEL
IPC: G01M15/06
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: A method and system for monitoring at least one reciprocating machine having a crankshaft and at least one cylinder, comprising providing at least one sensor for monitoring the at least one cylinder, the sensor being in communication with at least one processor configured to measure at least one signal from the at least one sensor and to thereby determine an angular position of the crankshaft; selecting at least one subset of potential crankshaft angular positions; calculating at least one statistic associated with the at least one subset of possible crankshaft angular positions based at least partially on data from the at least one sensor; and automatically providing a user with at least one warning or automatically shutting down the machine if the at least one statistic exceeds at least one predetermined threshold; wherein, the at least one sensor comprises at least one acoustic emission sensor.
Patent GB-2533233-A (GB)
Title: X-ray detection apparatus
Inventor: GARY GIBSON
IPC: G01T1/36
Filed: 2012-11-08
Abstract: X-ray imaging apparatus also for materials identification, which includes an x-ray source, and x-ray detector comprising a scintillator and x-ray perturbing structure. The structure os formed of an array of pyramidal depressions or protrusions. There is a first silicon layer of depressions filled with a second metallic layer of mating protrusions.
Patent GB-2532651-A (GB)
Title: Night vision device testing
Inventor: LAURENCE DURNELL
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: A system for testing a night vision device 104 comprises a detection means e.g. a camera 106 arranged to detect an image produced by the night vision device and to output image data encoding the image, and a processing device arranged to analyse the image data to determine whether the image meets at least one criterion, and to generate an output indicative of whether the at least one criterion is met. The criterion may relate to the presence of features such as blemishes or hexagonal patterns in the image, or the resolution of, or distortion caused by, the night vision device. Preferably the system comprises a display screen on which to display the image. Preferably any features identified are highlighted. Preferably there are also image generating means arranged to generate an input image so that the image produced by the night vision device is an output image reproducing the input image. Preferably the processing means is arranged to measure a parameter to calculate the gain of the device, the gross distortion produced by the device or the magnification of the device. Also disclosed is a system for aiding a user in focusing an optical device.
Patent GB-2534074-A (GB)
Title: Modified cascade ribonucleoproteins and uses thereof
Inventor: JOHN VAN DER OOST
IPC: C12N15/74
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: An artificial fusion protein is disclosed wherein the fusion comprises at least one clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR) associated subunit selected from the group consisting of Cas6, Cas5, Cse1, Cse2, and Cas7, and a further subunit, heterologous to the CRISPR subunit, selected from a helicase, a DNA or histone methyltransferase, a DNA or histone demethylase, an acetylase, a deacetylase, a phosphatase, a kinase, a transcription activator, a transcription repressor, and a DNA binding protein. Also claimed are Cascade protein complexes comprising the fusion proteins comprising a CRISPR Cas6, Cas5, Cse1, Cse2, or Cas7 subunit and a helicase, a DNA or histone methyltransferase, a DNA or histone demethylase, an acetylase, a deacetylase, a phosphatase, a kinase, a transcription activator, a transcription repressor, or a DNA binding protein. Ribonucleoprotein complexes comprising the aforementioned fusion proteins and a crRNA are additionally claimed. Methods of modifying a target nucleic acid using the aforementioned fusion proteins are also claimed. Fusion proteins comprising a CRISPR Cse1 subunit and a Fok1 nuclease are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2536370-A (GB)
Title: Virtual transportation machine
Inventor: TASKIN SAKARYA
IPC: H04N13/04
Filed: 2013-09-14
Abstract: Now it is time to extend the capability of Internet to "Virtual Existence"; make a rapid change to "the 3D World", both in real and animation environment; start the new Era of "the instant travels"; "stop the wasted time" with many hours of travelling with cars and replace (reduce) the cars with the best alternative: "Task-Ins Cubicle". Task-lns-Cubicle is "a round room", equipped with Monitors, Cameras, Speakers, and Microphones inside and outside, equipped inside with a Control Console, Internet Connection, and with possibly seating or laying arrangement. The Local Cubicle communicates with a Remote Cubicle placed anywhere in the world. A person in the Local Cubicle is able to feel everything of the Remote Cubicle. Persons at the Remote Task-Ins Cubicle are able to feel the complete holographic existence of the person from the Local Task-Ins Cubicle. Remote Task-Ins Cubicle can be replaced with a virtual Emulation World, to enable 3D Experience with Games and Imaginary Worlds. It is possible to call the Task-lns-Cubicle as a "Virtual Transportation Machine". Local-Task-lns-Cubicle allows virtual transportation to a Remote-Task-Ins-Cubicle at any remote place and at the same time allows another to transport itself from another Task-lns-Cubicle to the Local-Task-lns-Cubicle. Because Task-lns-Cubicle does a complete round view of transmission in both directions, the walls of the Task-lns-Cubicle at the remote site appears "transparent" so allowing a holographic viewing of the person or things inside. Task-lns-Cubicle is a complete one solution for several usages at home: Working Office, Own Cinema Hall, Cinema, Concert Hall, Sport Hall, Travelling Vehicle, Meeting Cafe, Shopping Market, Gaming System, Emulation System, Learning School and even classical TV with full holographic viewing, and much more.
Patent GB-2539778-A (GB)
Title: Method of filling a coring tool inner barrel with a coring fluid
Inventor: LUDOVIC DELMAR
IPC: E21B25/00
Filed: 2013-12-24
Abstract: A method for obtaining a core sample from a wellbore using a coring tool is disclosed. The method includes providing an outer barrel in the wellbore. The wellbore and outer barrel are at least partially filled with a drilling fluid. The method further includes lowering an inner barrel partially into the drilling fluid and displacing the drilling fluid in the inner barrel with a coring fluid.
Patent GB-2550879-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor control device
Inventor: STEPHEN NELSON
IPC: B66B25/00
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A control device adapted to be connected to a conveyor system having a drive motor 20, a motor control unit which provides a motor control signal to the drive motor and a motor speed sensor 21 adapted to output a motor speed signal to the motor control unit. The control device comprises: a motor speed alteration unit adapted to intercept the motor control signal and to provide a modified motor control signal to the drive motor so as to cause the motor speed to increase or decrease by a speed change value from a first motor operating speed to a target motor operating speed; and a feedback unit adapted to intercept the motor speed signal and to provide a scaled motor speed signal to the motor control unit based on the intercepted motor speed signal, the scaled motor speed signal indicating to the motor control unit that the motor speed has not been increased or decreased from the first motor operating speed by the speed change value. A circuit 310 may also include a speed control system 350, 340 comprising a variable speed device 330, a measurement and feedback device 360 and a sensor 340. The variable speed device 330 may be a variable frequency device, which acts as an electronic gearbox. The variable speed device 330 and the measurement and feedback device 360 can be installed into the system as a single device or box 350, with the sensor 340 being attached near to the conveyor and connected to the measurement and feedback device 360. The single device or box 350 can be retrospectively installed into an existing conveyor circuit. Wear of the motor and other components, such as the gears of the conveyor system, is reduced by the use of a lower speed in off peak periods.
Patent GB-2551573-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for void forming within a casting
Inventor: VARNAVAS VARNAVA
IPC: E04G11/36
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for forming a void or voids in a casting during a casting process comprises at least one body 12. The body has a substantially continuous outer surface, formed such that the outer surface can be penetrated, with the original shape of the body 12 substantially retained when penetrated, and a penetrating and securing means 13, 14 to position in a casting mould and configured to penetrate the at least one body 12 to secure the at least one body 12 to the penetrating and securing means 13, 14 to retain the body 12. Further, claims include a method of creating an apparatus for forming a void or voids in a casting during a casting process. A method of forming a body suitable for use as part of an apparatus for a void or voids in a casting is included. Also claimed is a body suitable for use as part of an apparatus for forming a void in a casting characterised by the body comprising at least one area of weakness.
Patent GB-2539570-A (GB)
Title: Cushion for alleviating pain
Inventor: CHAD OLM
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A cushion (10) device comprising: a planar support member (20) formed from a resilient material which defines a front (22), rear (24, 64) and two side portions (26) of the support member (20), wherein a recess (40) is provided at the rear (24, 64) portion of the support member (20) at a mid-position between the two side portions (26), and wherein the support member (20) includes two opposing wing members (42) extending laterally into the recess (40) towards the mid-position.
Patent GB-2538649-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for presenting advertisements to particular users based on perceived lulls in media assets
Inventor: YOUNG A TANG
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: Retrieving a first user profile associated with a first user who is consuming a media asset, determining that the first user perceives a segment of the media asset as a lull based on the first user profile. In response to determining that the first user perceives a segment of the media asset as a lull, a second user is identified who is also consuming said media asset and it is determined whether they also perceive the segment as a lull. If the first user thinks it is a lull and the second user does not, then an advert is displayed to the first user and not to the second user. Preferably if both users think of the segment as a lull, the advert will be displayed to both of them. Preferably the first user is monitored while consuming the media asset, and the determination of whether he considers a current segment to be boring is based on the users activity. Such activity could be sending messages which are unrelated to the currently consumed media or, if the user is watching a sports match, where the team the user supports is losing.
Patent GB-2541544-A (GB)
Title: Gimbaled Camera object tracking system
Inventor: PAUL MICHAEL BOSSCHER
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2016-08-02
Abstract: A system comprising a camera 42 attached to a vehicle body 10; sensors 45, 47 configured to sense the pointing direction of the camera; sensors 26, 28 configured to monitor the movement of the vehicle; a processor 32 configured to establish a target position of an object based on an object independence association and using received data from the sensors automatically adjust the pointing direction of the camera in response to vehicle movement such that the camera remains aimed at the subject. Determining the position of the object from an object independent association may involve manually aiming the camera at the subject and calculating its position based on the pointing direction of the camera. The camera may be aimed at multiple points on the object (Fig.3, Fig.4) or pointed from various locations (Fig.5), alternatively a LIDAR beam and unit may be used determine the distance between the object and camera (Fig.6, Fig.7). The processor may override the automatic adjustment of the camera based on a received signal and return to automatic control after a reactivation command. The processor may also adjust the zoom of the camera.
Patent GB-2555139-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the presence of wind noise
Inventor: KORAY OZCAN
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2016-10-21
Abstract: The method comprises receiving a first microphone signal from a first microphone having a first frequency response characteristic at frequencies associated with wind noise and receiving a second microphone signal from a second microphone having asecond frequency response characteristic at frequencies associated with wind noise. The first frequency response characteristic 1101 provides less gain than the second frequency response characteristic 1102 over the range of frequencies associated with wind noise 114. The first and second microphone signals are then processed (fig 3) to detect the presence of wind noise.
Patent GB-2540703-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus
Inventor: DAVID JOHN SKULINA
IPC: H01C13/02
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to control (apparatus70).The control apparatus (70) comprises a mass of resilient conductive material (56) having an electrical property which changes in dependence on deformation of the conductive material. The control apparatus (70) further comprises at least three electrodes (74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84) in contact with the mass of resilient conductive material (56) at spaced apart locations to thereby define at least two electrical paths through the mass of resilient conductive material between different pairs of the electrodes. The control apparatus (70) is configured such that there is a change in a measurable electrical property between each of the at least two different pairs of electrodes in dependence on deformation of the mass of resilient conductive material. More than one of the at least three electrodes (74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84) move upon deformation of the mass of resilient conductive material (56).
Patent GB-2556934-A (GB)
Title: Glasses frame structure
Inventor: YEN-HUNG HUANG
IPC: G02C5/02
Filed: 2016-11-28
Abstract: A glasses frame structure comprises a body 10 including an elastic plastic fixer 11, two arms 14, and a centrally positioned protrusion 15. The protrusion 15 has a groove 151 with an aperture 16 formed therein. The fixer 11 has two first retaining units 12, each having a longitudinal fastening space 121 with a first tilted face 122 and a first engagement tab 123. A lens assembly 20 includes a top fringe 21, a projection 23 corresponding to and engaging with the aperture 16 so that the top fringe 21 is retained within the groove 151. The top fringe 21 has two second retaining units 22 corresponding to the two first retaining units, each having a second tilted face 226 and a second engagement tab 221 on either side. The body 10 and lens assembly 20 may have through holes 13, (224, fig 4) with stepped notches 131, (225, fig 4) for receiving a fixing pin 30 to connect them together.
Patent GB-2547077-A (GB)
Title: Battery charge equalization system
Inventor: LARRY DEAN ELIE
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A battery system 300, for example one used in a vehicle, comprising n cell groups 310-318 connected in series to form a battery pack, where each cell group includes at least one battery cell, and charge balancing circuitry including at least n-1 operational amplifiers 302-308, each configured as a voltage follower, where a negative terminal of an mth comparator of the n-1 comparators is connected to the negative terminal of a corresponding mth cell of the n cells and a positive terminal of the mth comparator is connected to the positive terminal of a (m+l)th cell of the n cells. This results in the mth op-amp being powered by an aggregate voltage of the mth and (m+1)th cells. The system may also comprise a series of n resistors 320-328 to produce a reference voltage for each of the n cell groups.
Patent GB-2546872-A (GB)
Title: Control system and method of controlling a driveline
Inventor: ROB JERGER
IPC: B60W30/182
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A control system and method of controlling a vehicle driveline. The control system controls a driveline of a motor vehicle to operate in one of a plurality of configurations. In the first configuration a first group of one or more wheels are driven by the driveline (i.e. 2WD, two wheel drive) and in the second configuration an additional second group of one or more wheels are arranged to be driven by the driveline (i.e. 4WD, four wheel drive). The control system determines, based on an environment indication signal received (401) from the environment surrounding the vehicle, whether there is a need to pre-emptively brake the vehicle (402) before brake torque is demanded of a braking system of the vehicle. When it is determined that there is a need to pre-emptively brake the vehicle the control system causes the driveline to operate in the second configuration (403) and not the first configuration (404). The environmental indicator may indicate the presence and state of traffic lights ahead of the vehicle, a speed limit, or the speed and/or density of preceding traffic. The control system may also employ regenerative braking through wheels connected to the driveline to generate electrical current.
Patent GB-2547761-A (GB)
Title: A method for optically scanning and measuring an environment using a 3D measurement device and near field communication
Inventor: REINHARD BECKER
IPC: G01S17/06
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: A method for optically scanning and measuring an environment using a 3D measurement device 10 (e.g. a laser scanner), wherein the start-up procedure carried out at the beginning of operation comprises a plurality of start-up steps. In a first start-up step (figure 7, 71) a first near field communication (NFC, e.g. RFID) device (figure 6, 61), which is arranged in or on the 3D measurement device, and a second NFC device (figure 6, 62) are positioned close to one another, so that in a second start-up step (figure 7, 72) an NFC link (figure 6, 63) is established. The second NFC device may be integrated into a remote control unit 60, e.g. a smartphone or tablet or PC. Preferably in a third start-up step (figure 7, 73) an identifier is transmitted from the remote control to the 3D measurement device, and in a fourth start-up step (figure 7, 74) the identifier is used to check whether the remote control is authorized to communicate with the 3D measurement device.
Patent GB-2558574-A (GB)
Title: High efficiency grating
Inventor: ERLING RIIS
IPC: G21K1/06
Filed: 2017-01-05
Abstract: An optical element comprising a plurality of optical features 60a-e, wherein each optical feature has a profile in 1, 2 or 3 dimensions. The optical element may be a diffraction grating, hologram or comprise concentric rings. The profile of the optical features may be: rounded, chamfered, pyramidal, beveled, sinusoidal, triangular, curved, stepped, saw-tooth and manufactured onto an optical element that is planar, curved or sheet like. The optical element may have a second side with optical features. The optical element may emit no zeroth order beam and at least one first order beam (70, Fig. 1C). The optical element may have a hole, aperture or window to let light or particles in or out and may be part of a differentially pumped vacuum system, magneto-optical trap, atomic clock or cooling lattice.
Patent GB-2559175-A (GB)
Title: Instrument guidance
Inventor: MICHAL RACHOWIECKI
IPC: A61B34/20
Filed: 2017-01-30
Abstract: A guidance unit 10 for use with a medical device 30 having an instrument 70 extending therefrom along an instrument axis for interaction with a body. The guidance unit comprises a sensor unit 20. The sensor unit comprising a sensor attachable to said medical device and operable to sense a target position on said body indicated by a target probe 80; and guidance logic operable to indicate when said instrument axis is orientated to intersect said target position. The sensor may comprise a coupling 60 for removable attachment to the device. The guidance logic is operable to indicate a change in orientation or a rotation of said instrument axis so that it intersects the target position. The target probe may comprise a body 90, locators 100,110 and a pointer 120; the pointer may comprise a laser. A target probe calibrator may also be provided to retain the pointer in a fixed location. The guidance unit may comprise a processing logic which may generate an instrument model using detected locations. A method and computer program are also disclosed for the use of the guidance unit.