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Patent GB-2520274-A (GB)
Title: A method of packaging banknotes
Inventor: BULLOCK ANDREW
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: A method of securely packaging banknotes comprises inserting a banknote into a banknote acceptor, the banknote acceptor including a banknote validator 2 and a securable tamper-evident banknote carrier 8; storing the banknote in the securable tamper-evident banknote carrier 8 if the banknote is determined to be valid by the banknote validator 2; printing on a first print medium 21 information relating to the contents of the securable tamper-evident banknote carrier 8; storing the first print medium in the securable tamper-evident banknote carrier 8; and sealing the securable tamper-evident banknote carrier 8. The first print medium 21 may be sourced from an internal printer with its own print media supply, or may be a pre-printed medium input to the banknote acceptor through a banknote input slot. The banknote carrier 8 may be housed within a lockable banknote container 3. The unlocking of the container 3 may be delayed until the carrier 8 has received the first print medium. A second print medium having the same information as the first print medium 21 can be printed and conveyed to an authorised user collecting the carrier 8. The invention provides information regarding the contents of the carrier 8 sealed within the carrier 8.
Patent GB-2524460-A (GB)
Title: Offshore foundation
Inventor: ANASTASOPOULOS IOANNIS
IPC: E02D5/22
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: A foundation for an offshore structure comprises a footing 12 for mounting on the seabed 26 and a pile 14 for insertion into the seabed. The pile extends at least partially through the footing. The footing is free to move in the vertical direction around the pile while maintaining an effective engagement with the pile in the lateral direction. The footing may comprise pockets formed by an outer wall extending above the footing and ballast material placed in the pocket.
Patent GB-2520967-A (GB)
Title: Earth covered dwelling
Inventor: SMITH GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: E04H9/12
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: A method of constructing an earth covered dwelling comprises the steps of providing a support structure 12 and covering it with earth, wherein the support structure comprises an ISO shipping container. The container is modified prior to installation to enhance its load bearing capabilities. The container may be inverted prior to installation and may be modified with load bearing struts. A void between an internal wall skin and the container wall may be filled with insulating material. Partitions may be used to divide the interior of the container into rooms. The exterior of the container may be provided with a layer of insulation and may be coated in a protective material to prevent corrosion and enhance waterproofing. Earth retaining wings 42 may be attached to an end of the support structure. External accommodation may be provided in the form of a porch. The container may be installed in an excavated hole.
Patent GB-2524952-A (GB)
Title: A method of packing containers
Inventor: REMI-OMOSOWON AYODEJI FOLAYEMI
IPC: G06Q50/28
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A packaging method including the steps of creating a list of sets of items, each item in the set to be shipped together; the list including the dimensions and mass of each item and specifying whether each item can support another item. Sets form the list are virtually selected so the sum of the sets masses are close to a particular threshold without exceeding it. The items of the selected sets are virtually arranged in stacks which are one or more items tall so that: no stack height exceeds a particular threshold; only items which can support items have items stacked on them; an item is at least as large in two dimensions as the item above it; and the number of stacks is minimised. Whether the bottom items can fit in a predefined region is then determined and if they can a list of the items is created. Ideally a real life container 16 is packed with real life items 15 by robots 19 according to the list.
Patent GB-2515387-A (GB)
Title: Image capturing apparatus, method of controlling the same, and storage medium
Inventor: SHIBATA MASAHIRO
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: Detecting a camera panning operation by detecting camera shake, setting a target speed of the panning operation and calculating a correction speed based on the target speed and camera shake, and using the correction speed to control image stabilization when panning. The correction speed may be the difference between the target speed and speed of camera shake. Image stabilisation may be with respect to image shake in a direction perpendicular to a moving direction of an angle of view in the panning operation. An angular velocity detector may detect camera shake. Target speed may be based on average value of moving speed. Movement may be detected using image processing to calculate motion vectors. Predetermined initial speed settings may be stored in memory. Display means may be used. Camera blur during image capture when shooting video is corrected using image stabilization because smooth panning is hard when using a hand-held camera. Angular velocity detectors arranged perpendicular to each other on a plane perpendicular to the camera lens optical axis allows the rotational shake of the camera in both the horizontal (yaw) and vertical (pitch) direction to be corrected.
Patent GB-2525630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods and apparatus for use in forming piles
Inventor: SLOAN HUGH
IPC: E02D7/30
Filed: 2014-04-30
Abstract: Pile forming apparatus 10 includes an auger 12 and hollow member 14. The hollow member is open-ended at 16. An external projection 18 forms a helical flight. In use, the auger is positioned within the hollow member to extend through the mouth of the hollow member. The bore and the hollow member are each rotatable and are rotatable relative to each other. The auger may be hollow to allow placing of settable material there through. The outer member may have helices or thread counter to or opposite to the sense of the helix of the auger.
Patent GB-2510751-A (GB)
Title: Universal multiple-band digital transmitter module for CATV upstream and downstream
Inventor: PRADZYNSKI KRZYSZTOF
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 2012-06-18
Abstract: A digital transmitter includes a generic adaptable reconfigurable digital transmitter module; and a reversibly removable module operationally coupled to the generic adaptable reconfigurable digital transmitter module. Configuring a generic adaptable reconfigurable digital receiver having a programmable signal conditioner includes specifying a number of output RF channels; specifying an RF bandwidth of an output channel; and selecting a digital to analog sampling rate of a digital to analog convertor of the programmable signal conditioner as a function of the RF bandwidth of the output channel using a processor/demux of the generic adaptable reconfigurable digital receiver.
Patent GB-2529375-A (GB)
Title: Multi-pixel x-ray detector apparatus
Inventor: GIBSON GARY
IPC: G01T1/36
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: X-ray detection apparatus comprises one multi-pixel imaging detector with pixels not greater than 10 microns, and a structure perturbing the x-ray energy spectrum directed at the multi-pixel imaging detector. The structure may have regions or layers of differing thickness. Examples include an interference plate, differences in a scintillator or backing layer, layers of foil, wire mesh, a continuously varying thickness and pyramidal depressions.
Patent GB-2528075-A (GB)
Title: Navigation system for a vehicle
Inventor: OSGOOD THOMAS
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A navigation system for providing navigation instruction in a vehicle comprises a navigation module arranged to determine a route to a destination, a determination module arranged to receive user-related data and to determine without a specific user request a notification based on the user-related data and on the destination. A notification module is also arranged to notify the user of the notification. The notification may be an intermediate location based on the user-related data and on the destination. In one embodiment the number and type, e.g. adults or children, of passengers in the vehicle is determined and used in determining a usage profile of the vehicle, from which the destination of the vehicle can be inferred. The user related data may include events from a users calendar or social media accounts and may be taken from a mobile device, e.g. phone, associated with the user.
Patent GB-2514033-A (GB)
Title: Chemical injection regulation mechanism
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2012-04-10
Abstract: A regulation mechanism configured to automatically close off fluid flow through a line based on flow rate exceeding a predetermined level. This mechanism may be particularly beneficial when employed in conjunction with downhole chemical injection systems that are directed at well locations prone to becoming low pressure in nature. That is, in a conventional system, once the inherent pressure at the downhole end of an injection line exceeds that of the adjacent downhole environment, the flow rate of the column of fluid in the line may naturally increase as chemical is unintentionally emptied into the well. However, use of embodiments of the flow-based regulation mechanism detailed herein may near-automatically prevent such undesirable emptying of chemical into a low pressure well.
Patent GB-2528138-A (GB)
Title: Biometric sensor package for integration with a garment
Inventor: PERNU KIMMO
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 2014-08-05
Abstract: A biometric sensor package 100, suitable for integrating into a garment, comprises a biometric sensor arrangement including sensor pads 113a, 113b, sandwiched between two flexible material layers 120a, 120b which may be formed from a single piece of flexible material. The sensor package 100 has a material allowance (130, figure 1a) which enables the sensor to be integrated into a garment (401, figure 4), by sewing the material allowance to a material allowance of a portion of the garment. Through the use of such biometric sensor packages 100 heart rate monitors and EEG sensors can be easily integrated into such garments as sports bras (figure 3), shirts and shorts (figure 4), without disrupting existing clothing supply chains and factories, and changing the means of manufacture.
Patent GB-2529627-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the deceleration of a vehicle
Inventor: KELLY JAMES
IPC: B60W10/188
Filed: 2014-08-26
Abstract: Control system for vehicle deceleration / braking to account for increased brake friction at low speed, receives signals indicating detected vehicle speed and measured brake system pressure, and compares both values with a speed threshold and a brake pressure threshold. If vehicle speed falls below limit, and brake pressure exceeds limit, drive torque is increased to at least one wheel, acting against brake torque i.e. increasing net drive torque. Drive torque may be reduced if vehicle speed drops below predetermined speed. Speed and pressure values may be compared consecutively / in series. Drive torque may only be increased if a certain terrain type (e.g. sand, mud, grass, a deformable surface) is determined, possibly by user input or automatic detection. Vehicle may be slowed according to requested deceleration. System may utilise computer readable medium, electronic processors, electronic memory, and an electronic controller.
Patent GB-2530507-A (GB)
Title: Checking links
Inventor: DELEUZE IVAN
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A method of checking links in a message (e.g. email, instant messaging environment) comprises detecting the creation of a new message, detecting the presence of one or more links (e.g. Uniform Resource Locator (URL)) in the message, determining if the or each link is invalid, and highlighting (e.g. colour coding) the or each link that is determined to be invalid. The highlighting of each link that is determined to be invalid occurs as the message is created or when a send message request is received. In order to know if a link is dead or not, the checker may check the HTTP return code and/or wait for a timeout. For example, error 403 is "page is forbidden", which means that the destination server does not allow the user to reach the URL, even if this page exists. Error 404 is "page not found", which means that the webserver exists but the specific page does not. The checker may split links into three categories: good, dead and warning.
Patent GB-2521517-A (GB)
Title: Controlled spalling of group III nitrides containing an embedded spall releasing plane
Inventor: BAYRAM CAN
IPC: H01L31/18
Filed: 2014-10-23
Abstract: A spall releasing plane 15 is formed in the middle of and embedded within a Group III nitride material layer 14. The spall releasing plane includes a material that has a different strain, a different structure and a different composition compared with the Group III nitride material portions and can be formed by adding impurities during the vapour deposition process. Device layer 16, stressor layer 22 and handle 24 are deposited onto the upper surface of the material layer. An edge exclusion layer 18 and adhesion layer 20 can be added above the device layer to aide in the spalling process. This method overcomes the issue of having a lattice mismatch when using Group III nitride materials, e.g. GaN, AlN, InGaN.
Patent GB-2517856-A (GB)
Title: Analysis device, analysis method, and program
Inventor: ENDO SATOSHI
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A switching unit (28) that switches between: transmitting a current conversion signal (SG1) generated by a current-voltage conversion unit (22) to an extraction/signal determination unit (30), if the generation of a current conversion signal (SG1) is detected by a current conversion signal determination unit (26) as a result of a current signal being transmitted along a communications line; and not transmitting a voltage conversion signal (SG2) generated by a voltage sensor (14) to the extraction/signal determination unit (30). The switching unit (28) also switches between: transmitting the voltage conversion signal (SG2) generated by the voltage sensor (14) to the extraction/signal determination unit (30), if the generation of the voltage conversion signal (SG2) is detected by a voltage conversion signal determination unit (27) as a result of a voltage signal being transmitted along the communications line; and not transmitting the current conversion signal (SG1) generated by the current-voltage conversion unit (22), to the extraction/signal determination unit (30).
Patent GB-2536866-A (GB)
Title: A system for reducing pressure flow
Inventor: ADRIAN ALFORD
IPC: F17D1/04
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: A system for reducing pressure in a gas flow for a gas let-down system comprises an expander 102 driven by a first gas input and a heat exchanger 108. An output of the expander is input to the heat exchanger. A compressor 104 is driven by a second gas input; wherein a portion of the heat exchanger output is combined with gas having passed through said compressor, to form an outlet flow. The pressure in the outlet flow is lower than the pressure of the first gas input.
Patent GB-2540188-A (GB)
Title: Roofing sheet fixing cap
Inventor: Richard John Frost
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A roofing sheet fixing encapsulation device comprises a weatherproof cap 1 that, in use, does not contact the fixing 3. The device may be fitted in conjunction with a liquid roofing system that bonds the device to a roofing sheet 2. One or more channels 4 may be provided in the device for containing the liquid roofing system to form a weatherproof seal. The device may be configured for use with flat roofing sheets or with sheets having a corrugated or box profiles.
Patent GB-2533679-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for cutting out a vehicle glazing panel
Inventor: SCOTT DAVID RODGER
IPC: B26D1/547
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: The present application proposes an apparatus for removing bonded vehicle windows with the use of a cutting wire. A winder unit 14 is disclosed for use with a cutting filament such as a wire in cutting out a vehicle glazing panel. The winder unit comprises a winder spool 4 for winding cutting filament and a mount 2 for mounting the unit. The winder spool is movable relative to the mount between first and second operational positions by means of being pivoted or tilted. The mount may be provided by a suction cup. The winder unit may comprise two winder spools which may further comprise associated guide wheels 6, wherein the guide wheels may be movable in unison with the winder spools relative to the mount. The winder unit may further comprise securing means which provides for one or more intermediate positions.
Patent GB-2544067-A (GB)
Title: A device for measuring a dorsiflexion angle of an ankle joint and use thereof
Inventor: ANNE-MARIE O'CONNOR
IPC: A63B23/08
Filed: 2015-11-04
Abstract: A device 2 is suitable for measuring the dorsiflexion angle of an ankle. Base member 4 supports the users foot with heel support portion 10 and indented portions 14 and 16 preferably provided for user comfort. Leg member 6 is connected to base member 4 about an axis of rotation, the leg member preferably comprising shin support portion 18 and side arm portions 20. A means is provided for measuring the angle between base member 4 and leg member 6. A means 12 for communicating the measured angle to the user is also provided. There may be a sensor (22, Fig. 4) located in the heel portion of base member 4 for detecting a users heel and for detecting when it leaves base member 4, prompting the communication means to display the measured angle. There is preferably a talus fixing strap 8 to ensure a more accurate measurement of dorsiflexion angle.
Patent GB-2544299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tyre testing procedures
Inventor: HENNING OLSSON
IPC: G01M17/02
Filed: 2015-11-11
Abstract: A method of performing a test on a tyre to record data for parameterisation of a tyre model, wherein the method is performed on a tyre mounted on a wheel on a mobile axle with respect to a movable testing surface. The method includes steering the tyre with respect to the test surface to vary the tyre slip angle, and applying load to the tyre in dependence on tyre slip angle to simulate real life tyre loading conditions. The load may be increased when the tyre slip angle is moved in a first direction and decreased when the tyre slip angle is moved in a second direction. The slip angle may be between -30 and 30 degrees and the load up to 14 kN. The method results in testing under more realistic conditions since the applied tyre loading varies in according to the tyre slip angle, thereby mimicking the loading on the tyre experienced as vehicle weight transfers during cornering. Accurate tyre performance data representing the real-life performance envelope of the tyre is captured, whilst test time can be saved by not testing load cases which the tyre will never experience on a real vehicle.
Patent GB-2534471-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating a motor vehicle by remote control
Inventor: ERIC VALASEK
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: The method comprises the step of providing a communications protocol for wireless communication. Providing wireless communication between the remote control, which is a mobile device 14, and a control system 18 of the vehicle 10, wherein the messages 22, 24 are specified in the protocol. Providing a dead mans switch 26 (also in figures 2 to 4) for the mobile device, operable by a user 12. Operating the motor vehicle by remote control as long as the user engages with the dead-mans switch, and as long as the communication protocol is agreed upon by both the mobile device and the control device of the vehicle. This invention provides a safe method for operating a vehicle remotely, as it ensures that if there was a failure in communication or the operator was no long present or release the switch, the vehicle would stop operating. The communication protocol may include health and status information of the mobile device. The communication can also consist of screen coordinate and manoeuver data. The dead-mans switch may be formed as a virtual operating device displayed on a screen, such as a touch screen. The method may be particularly useful when parking a car. The mobile device maybe a smartphone, or table PC
Patent GB-2546542-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LAURENT JAMES PETERS
IPC: B04C5/187
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a cyclonic separating unit that includes a separator 18,22 having an axis X and an end wall 32 which is openable for the removal of dirt from the cyclonic separator 18,22, a screen (40, fig 3) disposed within the cyclonic separator 18,22 such that it extends in the longitudinal direction of the cyclonic separator 22. The separator 18,22 is movable relative to the screen (40, fig 3) between a first position and a second position in the longitudinal direction of the separator 18,22. A catch 36 is arranged to secure the openable end wall 32 in a closed position and the cleaner further includes a locking mechanism that has a first configuration in which the locking mechanism engages an actuator (260, fig 12) to prevent actuation and a second configuration in which the locking mechanism is disengaged from the actuator (260, fig 12) such that the actuator (260, fig 12) can be actuated to release the catch 36. The locking mechanism is arranged such that the locking mechanism is engaged with the actuator (260, fig 12) when the separator 18,22 is in the first position and disengaged from the actuator (260. Fig 12) when the separator 18,22 is in the second position. In an alternative embodiment, there is provided a vacuum cleaner apparatus in which an actuator (76, fig 6B) releases the catch 36 when the cyclonic separator is moved into the second position.
Patent GB-2546761-A (GB)
Title: Methods and circuits
Inventor: SIMON DOMINIC OGIER
IPC: H05K3/10
Filed: 2016-01-27
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of forming connection targets 101 for customisable integrated circuits (lCs) providing for selective interconnection of conductive tracks to interconnect devices and/or external terminals of the ICs by deposition of conductive dots 80, for instance by printing, onto the targets. Customisable and customised ICs having the connection targets are also provided, asare methods for their formation and use. The connection targets are formed of an aperture 70 in an insulating layer between first and second conductive tracks 20, 40, with a gap in the second track, at the aperture, providing an open circuit between the first and second conductive tracks which may be closed by depositing a conductive dot 80 onto the connection target to conductively bridge the gap.
Patent GB-2533714-A (GB)
Title: Liquid transfer devices for use with infusion liquid containers
Inventor: NIMROD LEV
IPC: A61M39/04
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: Liquid transfer devices based on commonly owned WIPO International Publication No. WO 2007/052252 entitled Needleless Additive Control Valve. The liquid transfer devices include either an integral vial adapter and/or an integral infusion set for reducing cost and facilitating use by reducing user steps.