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Patent GB-2555937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to sports apparatus
Inventor: Neil Jennings
IPC: A63B69/34
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A sports training apparatus 2 comprises a housing 4 including a support material disposed inside. At least one protruding portion 20 is provided on at least one wall 6, 8, 10 of the casing 4. The projecting portions 20 are typically provided in the form of part of a rugby ball to allow the player to practice stealing the ball from an opponent player who is being, or has been, tackled. Several protuberances 24 may be provided on the housing 4, and may be formed integrally with or attached to the material used to form the cover 4. The protrusions 20 may also be sealed to the walls 6, 8, 10 to define a space which is inflatable via a valve. An apparatus in the form of a portion of a ball is also disclosed, as is a method of performing sports training using the apparatus 2.
Patent GB-2558394-A (GB)
Title: Data processing
Inventor: Steven John Horsman
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2017-11-07
Abstract: A computer based method and system for data processing in a multithreaded or distributed computing arrangement. A data processing task for execution on data made up of a plurality of data records is received 410, the data having an associated metadata description, and an expected workload is estimated based on the metadata and the process to be performed 420. The estimate may be informed by statistical analysis of historical information relating to the data and the process 422. The data is split or divided into data sets and allocated to processor threads based on the expected workload. The data may be a Variable blocked spanned record dataset that contains SMF records.
Patent GB-2569537-A (GB)
Title: A technique for managing power domains in an integrated circuit
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER VINCENT SEVERINO
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising: a first circuitry within a first power domain, and a distributed power controller, for controlling transition of the first power domain between power states, comprising at least power control circuitry in a second power domain and additional power control circuitry in a third power domain; wherein, whilst the current power state of the first power domain is one of a plurality of power states, the second power domain placed in a power saving state where the power control circuitry loses knowledge of the state of the first power domain and the third power domain is prevented from entering that power saving state; and the additional power control circuitry outputs a mode status signal that is then used by the power control circuitry, when the second power domain exits the power saving state, to place the power control circuitry into an initial mode of operation that is dependent on the current power state of the first power domain.
Patent GB-2557124-A (GB)
Title: Medical tubes and methods of manufacture
Inventor: ELMO BENSON STOKS
IPC: F16L11/118
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A tube for carrying gas in medical circuits is formed from a helical elongate hollow body 203 and a reinforcement portion 205 spirally positioned between the adjacent turns of the elongate hollow body. The elongate hollow body and the reinforcement may be unitary or they may be separate members that have been joined together. The reinforcement may be less flexible than the hollow body and may be wider proximal the lumen of the tube than it is at a radial distance from the lumen. The first elongate member may form, in longitudinal cross-section, a series of bubbles with a flattened surface at the lumen, the bubbles being separated by gaps over the reinforcement portion. Where the reinforcement portion is integral with the elongate hollow member, it may be formed by the joining together of reinforcement parts on each side of the elongate hollow member. The construction is intended to provide thermal insulation whilst permitting bending without occlusion.
Patent GB-2572381-A (GB)
Title: DSL line fault identification
Inventor: David Rohlfing
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: Prior art electrical line tests may have difficulty detecting intermittent faults such as bad or unstable joints. The present invention operates by gathering upstream and downstream line rate measurements over a period of time 200, and examining the line rates to determine a rate transition between successive samples 206. If the size of the rate transition exceeds a defined threshold 208, then it is regarded as a qualifying transition. If the number of qualifying transitions over a period of time is greater than a further defined threshold, then a fault condition is identified 210. A transition sensitivity factor (TSF) 204 is used to determine how large a relative rate transition on the line needs to be. The TSF can be obtained by observing known good lines. The line rate measurement may be a maximum attainable line rate and the rate transition threshold may be calculated from the minimum non-zero rate value for the day. The line rates may be obtained directly from a DSLAM or CPE, therefore no specialist test equipment or disruption of service is required. By using a TSF the invention may operate on DSL lines of differing line rates e.g. ADSL2+ or VDSL.
Patent GB-2574187-A (GB)
Title: Anchorages For Vehicles
Inventor: MARTIN CHRISTENSEN
IPC: B60R22/20
Filed: 2018-04-10
Abstract: An anchorage arrangement for an upper seatbelt anchorage which can be fixed to a roof wall (fig 1, 98) of a van or minibus. The arrangement connects an anchorage device such as an elongated track 4 to the wall through a parallel elongated mounting member (2), typically an aluminium extrusion. The mounting member has a wide outward bonding face (fig 5, 211) fixed to the vehicle wall by adhesive (51) so that penetrating fasteners are not required, and the wall can be a single skin panel. The wall has transverse ribs; the mounting member has plural length segments (2a,2b) and the anchorage track (4) bridges over the ribs.
Patent GB-2573528-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose furniture apparatus
Inventor: NICHOLAS WILSON
IPC: A47B87/00
Filed: 2018-05-08
Abstract: A multipurpose furniture apparatus reconfigurable between two orientations to provide differing functions comprising first 14 and second 16 ground engaging support members, an adjoining structure 18 and seat structure 12, the adjoining structure and seat extending between and separating the support members where in a first orientation (figure 1) the apparatus is a chair with the support members forming arms and the adjoining structure as a back support, and in the second orientation (fig. 3) the support members hold the adjoining structure as a table top or desk. Preferably the support members comprise an extension section 14b, 16b, extending the height of the chair back or the length of the table top. The seat section may be self-supporting in order to form a stool to use with the desk. The adjoining structure may comprise a compartment which stows an interactive surface accessible in a third orientation (70, figure 24) such as a blackboard or whiteboard. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of seat sections (fig. 31). Also claimed is a method of use of the same.
Patent GB-2577714-A (GB)
Title: Automatic endoscope video augmentation
Inventor: LUKE DAVID RONALD HARES
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2018-10-03
Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically augmenting an endoscope video for a task based on status data that describes the status of a surgical robot system that was used to at least partially perform the task. The system comprises an event detector and an augmenter. The event detector is configured to: receive the status data; and identify one or more patterns in the status data that indicate an event e.g. a change in the instrument used by the robot arm, occurred during the task. The augmenter is configured to receive an endoscope video captured during the task, the endoscope video being time synchronised with the status data; and in response to the event detector identifying a pattern in the status data that indicates an event occurred, augment the endoscope video with information identifying the event and the time the event occurred with respect to the endoscope video.
Patent GB-2568838-A (GB)
Title: Server, information providing method, and information providing program
Inventor: KIYOSHI NISHIZAWA
IPC: G06Q50/12
Filed: 2016-10-20
Abstract: The present invention makes it possible to provide appropriate information having high visibility for users. This server is a server that provides a terminal device with information. The server is provided with: a storage unit that stores a plurality of display information items associated with search conditions, and stores a first searching condition and a second search condition in association with each other; an identification unit that identifies a search condition, and, when the identified search condition is the first search condition, identifies display information associated with the first search condition by using a first prescribed number as an upper limit, and identifies display information associated with the second search condition by using a second prescribed number as an upper limit; and a transmission unit that transmits the identified display information to the terminal device.
Patent GB-2584633-A (GB)
Title: Flow monitoring apparatus
Inventor: STUART TROW
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A flow monitoring apparatus comprising first 7 and second 8 audio transducers (e.g. microphones), one of the first and second transducers for location proximate a pipeline 2 (e.g. proximate (or on) a shut-off valve 1) and the other for location at a distance from the pipeline and the other transducer. A processing unit is connected to the transducers to receive signals therefrom, the processing unit connected to a power source and including a micro controller and data transfer means. It can record and process data so that it may be used to assess activity in the valve 1 and/or the pipeline 2. The signal from microphone 8 is representative of a background sound and provides a reference signal. The signal recorded by microphone 7 induces both background sound and sound associated with flow through the pipeline / valve. Data processing software may be used for processing data recorded by the apparatus and receive the recorded data from the memory of the apparatus, compare the received data with a database of data representing known fluid flows through known pipelines and/or valves, providing a classification of the received data.
Patent GB-2573240-A (GB)
Title: A sports bat
Inventor: Venkata Parthasaradhi Pemmaraju
IPC: A63B59/55
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: The problem to be solved is to provide a practice sports bat (10) for a ball game sports such that when the batsman hits the ball with the bat (10), the batsman can receive feedback to understand exactly where the ball hits the bat and thereby improve his performance, and the problem is solved in the present invention by providing a sports bat (10) with a body (40) including a front striking surface (50) connected with flexible portion (70) at its longitudinal periphery, and flexible portion includes plurality of slits (74) structured at an angle from the longitudinal axis of the body (40) that partitions flexible portion (70) into plurality of flaps (74), which when hit by a ball deforms to provide feedback to the batsman that the ball has not been middled properly.
Patent GB-2573950-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic reflector for use in a dielectric resonator antenna system
Inventor: GIANNI TARASCHI
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: An electromagnetic device includes: an electromagnetically reflective structure having an electrically conductive structure and a plurality of electrically conductive electromagnetic reflectors that are integrally formed with or are in electrical communication with the electrically conductive structure; wherein the plurality of reflectors are disposed relative to each other in an ordered arrangement; and, wherein each reflector of the plurality of reflectors forms a wall that defines and at least partially circumscribes a recess having an electrically conductive base that forms part of or is in electrical communication with the electrically conductive structure.
Patent GB-2575760-A (GB)
Title: Composite gas sampling system
Inventor: KENNETH O THOMPSON
IPC: G01N1/26
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: Vaporised gas from a cryogenic liquid hydrocarbon is sampled using a gas sampling system and vaporiser. A first gas sample of selected volume is obtained at a specific time. A first volume of the first sample is passed to a first removable sample cylinder 18. A second volume of the first sample is pumped to accumulator 20 at a pressure sufficient to prevent dew point dropout. A second gas sample of selected volume is obtained after a preset time interval. A first volume of the second sample is passed to a second removable sample cylinder 18. A second volume of the second sample is passed to the accumulator to obtain a composite gas sample. The composite sample is passed from the accumulator to one of a plurality of removable sample grab cylinders 16. The sample grab cylinder containing the composite sample and at least the first sample cylinder are removed.
Patent GB-2584195-A (GB)
Title: A safety device
Inventor: KIM CHUBB
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2020-03-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device 99 for providing a barrier 23. The device comprises a U-shaped first part 3 and a second opposed part 8 with plural substantially rigid members 4 arranged therebetween and a securement means 22 to lock the safety device within an opening. The second opposed part may be L-shaped. The first and second parts and/or rigid members may be formed from a metal or metal allot and/or be cylindrical. The securement means may be a barrel or cam lock. An inner face of the first and/or second part may include a resiliently deformable material. The device may include a tether. Also disclosed is a method of fitting the aforementioned safety device onto a frame.
Patent GB-2586902-A (GB)
Title: Steel pin capable of eliminating installation clearance
Inventor: SHITONG CHEN
IPC: F16B21/12
Filed: 2020-03-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a steel pin capable of eliminating an installation clearance between the steel pin and a pin hole. The steel pin includes a cylindrical steel pin body, a plurality of supporting blocks 41, 42, a tension rod 9 and a plurality of limiting bolts7. Adjusting nuts 11 are installed at the both ends of the tension rod. The limiting bolts 7 are installed on outer sides of the end portions of the supporting blocks 41, 42. A vertical distance between a distal end of each limiting bolt 7 and an axis of the tension rod 11 is greater than a radius of the pin hole at a to-be-connected position after the limiting bolts 7 are connected with threaded holes, so as to prevent displacement and drop of the steel pin due to vibration when the structure bears a dynamic load.
Patent GB-2596778-A (GB)
Title: Foot handle
Inventor: HANS PURDOM
IPC: E05B53/00
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: The foot handle assembly 12 comprises a step plate 14 mountable on a door 10, a lever assembly 16 mountable between a handle and the door to engage a latch spindle (e.g. using a square hole), and a link 18 connecting the step plate and lever assembly. The lever assembly may comprise a bar with a first end engaging the spindle. A second end may engage the link which may be a bar or rod and/or adjustable in length. One or both link end connections may be threaded and/or pivotal. The step plate may be a flanged steel member, optionally slidably mounted on the door. The lever assembly may comprise a housing, optionally including a wear plate, a guide plate to limit rotation (e.g. generally circular with a missing sector), and/or may act as a mounting plate for a door handle. In use the lever assembly may lie flat against a door.
Patent GB-2597514-A (GB)
Title: A surface cleaning device
Inventor: ALEX EYTAN
IPC: B08B7/00
Filed: 2020-07-24
Abstract: A surface cleaning device 100 comprises a cleaning arm 120 moveable between a first position and a second position and a drive unit operable to move the cleaning arm between the first and second positions, wherein the cleaning arm comprises a UV light source on a first side thereof such that, in use, UV light is directed towards a surface adjacent to the first side of the cleaning arm to clean the surface. An initiation sensor may be present to detect a cleaning initiation condition, wherein the processor is configured to control the drive unit to move the cleaning arm at least partially between the first and second positions in response to the initiation sensor detecting the cleaning initiation condition. The initiation sensor is preferably a push button and the cleaning initiation condition includes the push button being actuated. The initiation sensor may also include a weight sensor 140 or motion sensor 150 and the cleaning initiation condition includes the weight sensor detecting a weight thereon or motion. The device may be used to clean a touchscreen user input device of a self-service supermarket checkout or air-port check-in point or an elevator keypad for example.
Patent GB-2598326-A (GB)
Title: Method to connect bluetooth slaves to a bluetooth broadcaster with NFC
Inventor: QINGPING GEOFFREY MA
IPC: H04W4/80
Filed: 2020-08-26
Abstract: A method of wirelessly connecting slave devices to a master device using NFC comprises a system to relay information necessary to connect a CSB transmitter to a CSB receiver, devices capable of reading/receiving data from a static NFC tag and using this device to connect to a CSB and a device or system capable of transmitting a CSB signal and providing a connection and codec information.
Patent GB-2590148-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for making a lens assembly
Inventor: IAN BRUCE
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2020-09-30
Abstract: A method, and apparatus, of making a lens assembly comprising a first 200 and second 100 lens member and a component located therebetween; the method comprising forming first and second lens members; transferring the first lens member to a compliant stage 210; placing at least one component on the first or second lens member; bringing the first and second lens members into contact such that the component is located between the members and providing compression to the members using the compliant stage, coupling – such as by bonding - the first and second members to form the lens assembly 10. The component may be a fluid; a rigid object such as an antenna, electrode, battery, sensor; a liquid crystal component; an ophthalmic lens or a capsule for inclusion in an ophthalmic lens. Preferably, the first and second lens members may comprise a silicon hydrogel, or silicone elastomer material and the compliant stage comprises a silicone elastomer material. The second lens member may be formed using first and second mould parts; wherein one of the parts 110 is used in the contacting stage.
Patent GB-2594348-A (GB)
Title: Sleeping aid device
Inventor: IMRAAN FEISAL JHETAM
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 2021-02-04
Abstract: A sleep-aiding device 99 is provided to be worn on the user’s head to aid sleeping, comprising a mask 1 enclosing a breathing space and including at least one sensor 7, 26 which senses a trigger event, and an oxygen regulator 3, 22, 27 which is operative to vary an oxygen flow from an oxygen supply in response to a trigger event in order to adjust the amount of oxygen in the breathing space. The sensor may be a nasal oximeter positioned over the bridge of the user’s nose, used to determine the blood oxygen concentration of the user. The sensor may also be a gas probe 56 (Figure 4) measuring the amount of argon, carbon dioxide, nitrogen or oxygen within the breathing space. The oxygen regulator may comprise a filter 27, 37 with a semi-permeable membrane which separates oxygen from other gases in air. The oxygen regulator may also instead comprise a system of one-way inlet and outlet valves 22, 32.
Patent GB-2593587-A (GB)
Title: Radiometric density measurement
Inventor: Roland bonath
IPC: G01N23/12
Filed: 2021-02-23
Abstract: Radiometric measurement device 10 comprising: at least one at least partially curved source receiving tube 11 for receiving a radiation source 13; at least one transmission  tube 12 for providing a guiding path within the transmission tube 12 for at least a portion of the radiation emitted from said radiation source 13; wherein the source receiving tube 11 and the transmission tube 12 are arranged with respect to each other such that at least a portion of the radiation emitted from the radiation source 13 is guidable in a straight line through a material 23 disposable between the radiation source 13 and a distal end of the transmission tube 12 and the guiding path and wherein the source receiving tube 11 and the transmission tube 12 are arranged adjacent to each other. There may be first and second fastening elements (53, 54, Fig 4a). Tubes 11, 12 may be connected at one of their end faces to a flange 16. In another aspect the source receiving tube 11 may be received in transmission tube 12. There may be at least one reinforcing member (63, Fig 5) at least partially disposed at the source receiving tube.
Patent GB-2595027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hand driers
Inventor: DAVID G DAVIS
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2021-03-09
Abstract: A hand dryer comprises an inclined trough (1, Fig 1) into which hands may be inserted at an angle below the horizontal and air is blown downwardly onto and along the hands to remove moisture and structured so that the air containing the moisture passes through a gap under a barrier (3, Fig 1) provided within the trough which prevents moist air flowing back towards the user and separate means for the discharge of the air and the moisture from the trough are provided with the air discharge means being beyond the barrier in a container section 5. The arrows in the drawing show the path taken by the air through the trough via the gap into the container and to an exhaust. Figure 4 demonstrates a drain 7 provided at the base of the trough positioned to receive draining water. The trough may be positioned either before or after the barrier (see Figs 8 and 4 respectively). Further defined is a trough for use in combination with an air blower to provide a hand dryer.
Patent GB-2595049-A (GB)
Title: Personal protective equipment
Inventor: COLIN SKELTON
IPC: G02C11/08
Filed: 2021-04-09
Abstract: Personal protective equipment (PPE) 100 comprising a visor 101 with means for mounting to the head of a user (102, Fig 2). In preferred arrangements the PPE takes the form of glasses or goggles. The PPE provides a conduit 104 defining an inlet 103 and at least one outlet 105. The inlet is preferably connected or connectable to an air pump, and the at least one outlet is arranged such that in use air exiting therefrom provides an air curtain 202, 203, 204 around at least a part of the PPE to prevent or limit the contact of airborne contaminants with the eyes of the user. The conduit is preferably arranged about at least a part of the perimeter of the visor, and in some arrangements substantially all of the perimeter. The outlet(s) may be provided by a plurality of apertures in the conduit, which may be arranged equidistant about the perimeter of the visor. The PPE may also comprise an oro-nasal mask component (302, Fig 2).