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Patent GB-2523240-A (GB)
Title: Identification plates
Inventor: TAFFINDER RICHARD
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: The invention describes a method of forming a number plate, such as for a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a substrate (10, figure 1D) having a first and second major surface; b) securing to the first major surface of the substrate a sheet material having a thickness of at least 0.25mm and preferably at least 0.5mm; c) forming (e.g. cutting) the shape of indicia (4) from the sheet material; d) removing excess sheet material from around the formed indicia; and preferably further comprising a step e), which occurs sequentially with or subsequent to step c), and which comprises cutting into the substrate. By cutting into the substrate an effect of a shadow around the upstanding indicia is produced. The cuts may also intermittently extend completely through the substrate (figures 4B, 5) so that a frangible portion is produced and it is difficult to remove the plate without damaging it. Numerous other inventions are disclosed, including methods where some of the above steps are omitted and applying an adhesive layer is described. Identification plates produced by various methods are claimed, as is cutting apparatus for producing such a plate.
Patent GB-2521063-A (GB)
Title: Safety valve with lockout capability and methods of use
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JIMMIE ROBERT
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2012-08-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a safety valve with a built-in lockout feature, the safety valve including a housing, a flapper coupled to the housing and being movable between open and closed positions, a flow tube movably disposed within the housing and having an extended position, the flow tube being configured to retain the flapper in the open position when in the extended position, a lockout rod coupled to the housing and movable between deployed and stored positions, the lockout rod being configured to retain the flow tube in the extended position when in the deployed position, and a lockout ratchet element arranged within the housing and coupled to the lockout rod, the lockout ratchet element being configured to retain the lockout rod in the deployed position.
Patent GB-2536025-A (GB)
Title: Video streaming method
Inventor: KIMMO ROIMELA
IPC: H04N13/04
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: Receiving a panoramic video, step 210; determining a current field of view, step 230, based on received head-tracking data, step 220; adjusting resolution of the panoramic video based on the current field of view, step 240, wherein resolution of the current field of view is higher than the resolution outside the current field of view, step 250. The viewing area may be predicted based on head tracking information. The moving image stream may be split into sub-streams. The tolerance of head tracking data may be determined and movie definition may be scaled based of the head tracking confidence. Gaze may also be tracked. Video stream latency may be established and used to control dimensions of forecast field of view. Video may be streamed to a head-mounted display or portable device such as a smart phone, cell phone, mobile phone, tablet or PDA. Eye tracking data may be used to determine a current focus area. Reducing resolution in peripheral vision may narrow the bandwidth requirements.
Patent GB-2523275-A (GB)
Title: Lighting device
Inventor: EVITT JONATHAN HENRY STREVENS
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2013-11-04
Abstract: A lighting device 1 includes a light transmitting tube 2, a support 4 to which a series of light emitting elements 7 are mounted along a spiral or helical path, and a connector 5 for connecting the light emitting elements 7 to a power source. The support 4 is in the form of a rigid insert attached within the tube 2 at each terminal end.
Patent GB-2538798-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing gear and a locking mechanism therefor
Inventor: ROBERT IAN THOMPSON
IPC: B64C25/50
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: An aircraft landing gear (150 fig 3) with a locking assembly (101 fig 3) comprises a pair of spaced apart bearing pads 106 and a lock 110. The lock 110 is moveable between a locked position in which it engages the bearing pads 106 to prevent pivotal movement of a steerable axle (154 fig 3), and an unlocked position in which the lock 110 is disengaged from the bearing pads 160 such that movement of the axle (154 fig 3) can occur. The lock 110 has a guide surface 112 on either side for guiding the lock 110 and bearing pads 106 into alignment. The guide surface 112 comprises first and second inclined portions 112a, 112c such that the lock 110 and bearing pads 106 are aligned in a two stages movement. The gradient of the inclined portions 112a, 112c may be different. Each guide surface may include an intermediate portion 112b between the inclined portions 112a, 112c. The lock 110 may include a stop 114 on either side. Each guide surface 112 may have an intermediate portion 112d between the second inclined portion 112c and the stop 114.
Patent GB-2540820-A (GB)
Title: Pet hideaways
Inventor: DARRAN AINSLEY THACKER
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: The pet hideaway 1 comprises a number of tubular modules 2 connected together using a connection part. The connection part may be integral or separate from the module, and allow a releasable connection. The tubular modules may receive a heating/cooling unit which is a thermal store. The thermal store may be a solid, liquid, gel. There may also be a heating unit using supersaturated liquid or supersaturated gel where the user can initiate crystallisation to release heat energy over time. Also claimed is a plurality of tubular modules and a kit comprising modules and connectors and kits comprising modules and heating and heating cooling units.
Patent GB-2529068-A (GB)
Title: Functional wall tie
Inventor: WILLIAMS BENJAMIN
IPC: E04B2/44
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: A wall tie or bracket 1 comprising a fibre reinforced polymer elongate body 3. At least one end of the body has an overmoulded end portion 5. The end portion may be formed from polyamide or polypropylene. The end portion may comprise a retention portion and/or a fixing. The body may be provided with surface features such as ribs, threads or sand in order to enhance the bond with the end portion. Also claimed is a drip clip for affixing an elongate wall tie rod to inhibit passage of water and condensation across a cavity, the clip comprising a helical rod of 0.75 to 2.5 turns.
Patent GB-2542608-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens
Inventor: BRIAN DAVID CANTOR
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: A contact lens 2 is provided which may afford alleviation of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). The contact lens possesses one or more prismatically active surfaces 4A, 4B, 4X which deflect light incident thereon away from a central region of the macula of said eye. The active surfaces may act in combination with non- active surfaces, the surface of the eye or a meniscal surface of ocular fluid to deflect light. The active surfaces may be discrete and distinguishable from the arcuate interior 6 or exterior 4 surface of the contact lens. The active surfaces may form an integral part of the interior or exterior of the contact lens. The contact lens may have embedded one or more prismatically active structures which themselves possess one or more prismatically active surfaces which produce the desired light deflecting effect. The prismatically active surfaces may be exclusively on the one or more prismatically active structures. The active structures may be surface mounted to one or both of the interior and exterior surfaces of the contact lens. The active structures may be substantially laminar and either adhered or fused to either the interior or exterior of the contact lens.
Patent GB-2534651-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heated fluid transportation pipe
Inventor: CHRISTIAN GEERTSEN
IPC: F16L53/38
Filed: 2015-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a heated pipe for the transportation of a fluid. The heated pipe comprises a fluid transportation casing 2, and electric heating cables 3 arranged along the transportation casing 2, with each cable 3 comprising an electrically conductive core with an electrically insulating and thermally conductive sheath. A thermally insulating material 6 is applied onto the cables 3 and the transportation casing 2. An external casing 7 is arranged around the thermally insulating material 6 and made integral with the transportation casing 2 in a sealed manner so as to define an annular space 8 enabling its pressure to be reduced. The pipe additionally comprises means to reduce partial electrical discharges between the heating cables 3 and the transportation casing 2. This means can comprise an external layer of electrically conductive material on the sheath of each cable, or an external layer of semi-conductive material on the sheath of each cable, this layer comprising an electrically insulating material forming a matrix comprising carbon particles, with the carbon particles concentration enabling a continuous electrical current to be made through the matrix. A similar internal semi-conductive layer can be included between the sheath and the core.
Patent GB-2544490-A (GB)
Title: Zero latency gateway
Inventor: MILOSCH MERIAC
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-11-17
Abstract: A method, system and apparatus of filtering data packets comprising, eavesdropping on a data transmission passively with Node Device 16, determining by analysis if the data packet 18 is allowed to be sent from Transmitter 12 to Receiver 14 and if not allowed, Node Device 16 actively corrupting part of the data packet 18. Monitoring may include detection of crypto token 19 that precedes the data packet 18 and verifying that it corresponds to the data packet 18. The manipulation of the data packet 18 by Node device 16 may be by modifying the cyclic redundancy check (CRC) to an invalid value such that the rogue packet is rejected or not acted upon by the Receiver 14. The method may be used in automotive networks, transport networks or in networks supporting industrial infrastructure. The system 10 may be formed from serial buses such as CAN or Ethernet, parallel or multi-lane buses, optical fibre or wireless communication links.
Patent GB-2534987-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic configuration for a wireless peripheral device
Inventor: TIMOTHY CHEN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2015-12-04
Abstract: A peripheral device 30, for establishing a network connection with a gateway 24, includes a request module and a configuration logic. The request module sends a request for identification and receives an authenticator responsive to sending the request for identification. The authenticator includes data indicative of predefined settings of the gateway. The configuration logic is in data communication with a plurality of configurations stored within a memory of the peripheral device. In response to receiving the predefined settings from the request module, the configuration logic selects a specific configuration from the plurality of configurations, where the specific configuration defines a set of attributes that correspond to the predefined settings of the gateway. The configuration logic activates the specific configuration. The configuration logic also establishes a network connection with the gateway based on a wireless communication protocol, wherein communication with the gateway follows the set of attributes defined by the specific configuration. The predefined settings may be specific to a manufacturer and model number of the gateway. The peripheral device may be a lighting fixture.
Patent GB-2545256-A (GB)
Title: An electrical component enclosure with a hygienic hinge
Inventor: RICHARD JOHN THOMPSON
IPC: H05K5/03
Filed: 2015-12-11
Abstract: An electrical component enclosure with a hygienic hinge is disclosed. The enclosure, which is used to house electric components, includes a body 12 for fixing to a surface and having six faces defining a volume within which the electrical components are contained. In one face has an access aperture with a flange 30 around the aperture. A closure 38 covers the aperture to seal the body. A hinge 50 connects the body and closure permitting of one to the other. The hinge includes an opening 52 contained within the body next to the access aperture and includes a rigid extension portion 54 which extends through the opening. The extension portion is fixed to the closure at one end and has a retaining portion or hook 72 at the other end which prevents the rigid extension portion from exiting the opening and allows the closure to hang from an edge of the opening.
Patent GB-2545706-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing gear
Inventor: FRASER WILSON
IPC: B64C25/42
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: The present invention concerns an aircraft landing gear 500 comprising a wheel 550 rotatably mounted on an axle 520 with a first gearing element 571 that rotates with the wheel and a second gearing element 572 configured to mesh with the first gearing element such that rotation of the first gearing element causes rotation of the second gearing element. The second gearing element is connected to a generator 530 such that rotation of the second gearing element causes the generator to generate electrical energy. A heat dissipation device 100/200 is connected to the generator wherein the heat dissipation device comprises an electrical heating element 440 connectable to the generator to receive generated electrical energy and convert it to heat energy. A fluid receptacle 403 is adjacent the heating element such that fluid in the receptacle can be heated. An aircraft landing gear may also include a cavitation braking device (300, fig 3).
Patent GB-2533057-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically updating compartments representing one or more geological structures
Inventor: CATALINA MARIA LUNEBURG
IPC: G06T17/10
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically updating compartments representing one or more geological structures by performing one or more dynamic interactions on i) current data; ii) a predefined polygon area-of-interest and/or predefined minimum/maximum depths from volume-of-interest based model sealing; and/or iii) a fluid contact flag and/or a sealing state from a fluid fill analysis.
Patent GB-2535862-A (GB)
Title: Optical device for a vehicle
Inventor: TOBIAS GLOSSMANN
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: An optical device 10 for a vehicle comprises an optical element 14 and protective mechanism 20, which are both at least partially encased by a housing 12. A clear tape 22, part of the protective mechanism and moveably mounted within the housing, is exposed by the housing to cover the side of the optical element facing away from the housing. The optical element may be a source of light or a camera 16, whereby the lens 18 is blocked by the transparent film. The housing may include a template 38 equipped to clean part of the light transmitting tape to prevent unwanted foreign matter (dirt, dust, water) entering the housing. The protective mechanism may comprise automatically rotating spools 24, 26, one from which the transparent foil is unrolled and a second which it is wound onto; the rollers may be rotatable around the same or different axis.
Patent GB-2552931-A (GB)
Title: Business card with associated digital content
Inventor: Nick Ludlum
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for sharing contact information. The business card (100, Fig 1) is wirelessly enabled (102, Fig 1) and when brought close to a user device allows the user to personalise the unique URL of the card with information that they have preloaded onto their account 508, 510. The user can then pass on the personalised card to the recipient. When the card is brought into proximity to a recipient device the URL location only is read 514 and the recipient device is directed to the personalised information the user has uploaded to the URL. The card may be a passive near field communication (NFC) device that is read and configured with a smartphone (Figure 3). The user of the card may have to register and log in to an account (402, Figure 4) before providing or editing personal information to be associated with the URL. Each card may have a unique identifier (UID) that is associated with the user account.
Patent GB-2545296-A (GB)
Title: Passive NOx adsorber
Inventor: ANDREW FRANCIS CHIFFEY
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2016-10-05
Abstract: A NOx absorber catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a lean burn engine. The NOx absorber catalyst comprises a molecular sieve catalyst 1 comprising a noble metal and a molecular sieve, wherein the molecular sieve contains the noble metal; an oxygen storage material 2 for protecting the molecular sieve catalyst; and a substrate 3 having an inlet end and an outlet end. Preferably the oxygen storage material comprises an oxide of cerium, such as palladium and platinum supported on an oxide of cerium. The molecular sieve may be an aluminosilicate framework.
Patent GB-2550985-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for bulk production of atomically thin 2-dimensional materials including graphene
Inventor: PAUL LADISLAUS
IPC: C01B32/19
Filed: 2016-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus for the production of graphene by the delamination of a bulk laminar material (e.g. graphite) comprises: a pump (112, fig 5) for pumping a fluid suspension of solid particles towards core components 10. The core components comprise: a fluid conduit 12 having a principle axis for conveying said fluid, where the fluid conduit is arranged to direct fluid from the conduit against an impact head 16. The impact head has an impact face 18 perpendicular to the principle axis, and the impact head and conduit are arranged so that a variable gap 20 of between 500µm and 1µm results between an end of the conduit and the impact head, where the gap forms a continuous region surrounding the end of the conduit and coplanar with the impact head. An impact head surround 26 extends the region in which the fluid is constrained before exiting the core components. The impact head is symmetric about a longitudinal axis which is in line with the principle axis and such that the symmetry allows rotation of the head.
Patent GB-2549352-A (GB)
Title: Antiperspirant O/W emulsions having cross-linked silicone polymers
Inventor: THOMAS DOERING
IPC: A61Q15/00
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: An antiperspirant cosmetic agent in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion is provided, containing (a) at least one aqueous phase, comprising at least one antiperspirant compound, selected from aluminium sesquichlorohydrate, phosphate-containing aluminium-zirconium salts, calcium-containing aluminium-zirconium salts, and mixtures thereof; (b) at least one oil phase, comprising at least one cross-linked silicone polymer, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one antiperspirant compound in the aqueous phase to the at least one cross-linked silicone polymer in the oil phase is 3:1 to 12:1. Preferably the antiperspirant cosmetic agent contains the at least one cross-linked silicone polymer in a total amount of 0.4 to 5.0wt%, particularly 0.8 to 3.5wt%, with respect to the total weight of the antiperspirant cosmetic agent. The use of at least one cross-linked silicone polymer to improve the antiperspirant effect of O/W emulsions that contain at least one antiperspirant compound selected from the group of aluminium sesquichlorohydrate, phosphate-containing aluminium-zirconium salts, calcium-containing aluminium-zirconium salts, and mixtures thereof, in an aqueous phase is also outlined.
Patent GB-2540696-A (GB)
Title: Breathable impact absorbing cushioning and constructions
Inventor: DANIEL M WYNER
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A breathable cushioning pad 500 that comprises a continuous upper layer (16, fig.23) with an upper surface, a continuous lower layer (17, fig.23) with a lower surface, and a cushioning region having a thickness, the cushioning region comprises a cushioning material (15, fig.23) disposed between and continuously bonded to the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer, a channel (38, fig.1) is disposed in the cushioning pad and defines the cushioning region, the channel forms a hinge region of the cushioning pad, the hinge region comprises a thickness less than the thickness of the cushioning region, the hinge region further comprises the continuous upper layer and the continuous lower layer, the continuous upper layer at least partially bonded to the continuous lower layer; and at least one vent extending through and in fluid connection with the upper surface and the lower surface, wherein the at least one vent 30 is disposed in the hinge region.
Patent GB-2543014-A (GB)
Title: Outsole for articles of footwear with water absorbant ground contacting surface
Inventor: CALEB W DYER
IPC: A43C15/16
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles of footwear (100) and components thereof, including outsoles (112), which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil on the outsoles (112). In particular, the disclosure relates to articles of footwear (100) and components thereof including an outsole (112) with a material (116) including a hydrogel, where the material (116) defines an external surface or side of the outsole (112). The outsoles (112) can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil on the footwear (100) during wear on unpaved surfaces such as sporting fields. In particular, the disclosure relates to an outsole for an article of footwear, the outsole comprising: a first surface of the outsole configured to be ground-facing; and a second surface of the outsole opposing the first surface, the outsole configured to be secured to an upper for an article of footwear; wherein the outsole comprises a polymeric material defining at least a portion of the first surface, and the polymeric material has a wet-state glass transition temperature and a dry-state glass transition temperature, each as characterized by the Glass Transition Temperature Test with the Neat Polymeric material Sampling Process, and wherein the wet-state glass transition temperature is more than 6°C less than the dry-state glass transition temperature.
Patent GB-2557009-A (GB)
Title: Extensions and performance improvements for non-contact ride height sensing
Inventor: ANTHONY MARIO D'AMATO
IPC: G01D5/14
Filed: 2017-10-17
Abstract: A vehicle ride height sensing system including an encoded electromagnetic source 30 to output an encoded signal at a specified frequency, two magnetometers 31, 54, wherein one magnetometer 54 is located at a fixed distance from the source, and a controller (110, Fig.2) configured to extract the encoded signal and determine ride height. The second magnetometer may be provided for calibration means. Preferably, the magnetometers are Hall Effect based sensors, and are cable of sensing multi-axis magnetic fields. The electromagnetic source could be capable of high switching rates. Alternatively, the system comprises an encoded electromagnetic source, one or two magnetometers, first and second inertial movement units located on the axle and body respectively, and a controller to determine ride height based on the relative positions of the units. This may be achieved through dead reckoning. Preferably, the first inertial movement unit is an accelerometer.