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Patent GB-2555474-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for sheet material
Inventor: JOHN ZUCKER
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 2016-10-31
Abstract: A frame assembly comprising a first panel 12 with a recess 21 in its first surface 12A which receives a projection 20 of an outer frame section 32 to restrict movement of the panel 12 relative to the outer frame 32. This to provide resistance against impact forces (e.g. bomb blasts). The recess 21 and projection 20 may have complementary or interlocking geometries, such as a tongue and groove. The recess may be larger than the projection by a tolerance value of greater than or equal to 5mm. The outer frame section may be substantially U-shaped, may form a pocket to receive the panel and may be made of aluminium, steel, UPVC or polymer. There may be a second panel 14 with a recess 51 formed on its surface 14A (facing the opposite direction to the first panel 12) which receives a second projection 50 of the outer frame section 32 to similarly restrict movement. The frame assembly may be a window or door frame assembly with at least semi-transparent panels, although use in walls (e.g. curtain walling) is also envisioned. There are independent claims for a single panel and a method of constructing the frame assembly.
Patent GB-2540104-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid security device for security documents or token
Inventor: ROBERT ARTHUR LEE
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: A hybrid security device for security documents and the like, with the microstructure for a first optically variable device (OVD) and the microstructure for a second OVD mutually interlaced or interspersed. The first microstructure has a height profile that differs from that of the second microstructure by more than 0.5 microns. Suitable fabrication processes for the hybrid security device are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2558609-A (GB)
Title: Energy recovery system
Inventor: DARRYL COTTINGHAM
IPC: F15B21/14
Filed: 2017-01-10
Abstract: A hydraulic system, incorporating an energy recovery system for use with a load handling machine is provided. The hydraulic system includes: a hydraulic machine 60 having a drive shaft 61; a double acting hydraulic ram 3B having a head side chamber 93 defined by a first effective piston area and a rod sided chamber 94 defined by a second effective piston area, the second effective piston area being smaller than the first effective piston area; a kinetic energy storage device J, the kinetic energy storage device J being operably coupled to the drive shaft 61 of the hydraulic machine 60; and a hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic system is configured such that: upon retraction of the hydraulic ram 3B, hydraulic fluid flowing out of the head side chamber 93 is provided via the hydraulic circuit to both: a) the hydraulic machine 60 so as to act as a motor and transfer energy to thekinetic energy storage device J via the drive shaft 61, and b) to the rod side chamber 94 as the rod side chamber 94 expands.
Patent GB-2546182-A (GB)
Title: Sealed downhole equipment and method for fabricating the equipment
Inventor: Luke Christopher Downey
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2014-10-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing fluid flow and contamination to a cement body includes a resin cap covering an exposed end of the cement body. The cement body may attach an inner sleeve to an outer sleeve. The fluid flowing through the outer sleeve is prevented from contacting the exposed surface by the resin cap. Resin caps at both ends of the cement body along with resin layers along the side may be included. The resin prevents contamination and creation of micro-annuli in the cement body.
Patent GB-2548718-A (GB)
Title: Virtual overlay system and method for occluded objects
Inventor: ROBERT HARDY
IPC: G08G1/0962
Filed: 2017-03-23
Abstract: A system and method of displaying a representation of a road sign comprising acquiring information associated with the road sign, the information including a front face of the sign and its location in a road system. An image of the sign, taken with a camera which may have a wide angle lens, is received 302, 304 and an amount of the sign that is obstructed is determined 318. If the sign is partially obstructed, possibly by another vehicle or vegetation, a partial reconstruction of the representation of the sign is made 320 and may be overlaid on a display 322, such as a head up display, but if the sign is completely obscured then the whole sign is represented on the display 314, 316. The information associated with the road sign may come from a remote server and database which may have previously stored images of the sign 310.
Patent GB-2562046-A (GB)
Title: Flexible substrate battery holder
Inventor: MOAZZAM ALI
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A battery holder 100 made of a flexible substrate 120, for holding at least one battery 110, where a first part 121 of the flexible substrate is folded over a second part 122 of the flexible substrate at a folding line 131, and an adhesive layer 140 is provided to fix a first portion of the substrate onto a second part and hence to create a housing. The housing includes at least one opening 155 through which the battery is inserted and removed. A first and a second electrical contact layer 160, 170, are each provided on the walls. A first and a second conducting layer 161, 171, are provided on the flexible substrate to electrically connect the first electrical contact layer and the second contact layer respectively. The battery holder may hold two batteries in series configuration. The electrical contact layers and the conducting layers may be printed in conducting ink. There may be means to hold the battery firmly inside the housing. There is an independent claim for a method of producing said battery holder.
Patent GB-2562540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to commercial signs
Inventor: MARK JEFFREY ASHCROFT
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2017-05-19
Abstract: A modular system for mounting signs, such as tray signs, comprises connection means 20, 60, and one or more cross-members 91. The connection means and cross-members are connected together to form a mount, the mount being affixed to a surface such that a sign can be mounted on said mount. The connection means may comprise corner connection means 20 and/or centre connection means 60. Sign spacers 93 may also be attached to the connection means. The cross-members, connection means and spacers are preferably connected by co-operating male and female formations.
Patent GB-2560207-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for distributing electricity to multiple loads based on a scheduler and ammeter measurements
Inventor: ALEX WING HONG CHAN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-08-23
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for scheduling and distributing power for electric vehicle chargers, through enabling and disabling a plurality of relays at a system. One of the criteria to allow an authenticated user to use an electric vehicle charger is whether there is enough electricity capacity. When the user is allowed to use a scheduled electric vehicle charger, its location is then sent to the user. Alert messages can be generated if charging does not begin within a first time limit and the cancellation of a reservation will take place if the second time limit is reached.
Patent GB-2549435-A (GB)
Title: LED Tube lamp
Inventor: TAO JIANG
IPC: F21K9/278
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: An LED tube lamp comprises a tube having two end caps (3, Fig. 2) each having two pins (301, Fig. 2) and a LED light bar (2, Fig. 2) comprising a bendable circuit sheet disposed inside the tube. The light bar 2 has a plurality of LED light sources (202, Fig. 2) mounted in a row therealong. The light bar is connected to a power supply 5 and is mounted to an inner surface of the tube. The power supply may be connected to a circuit board assembly 251, 253 comprising two circuit boards that are adhered together.
Patent GB-2554534-A (GB)
Title: Parasite comb
Inventor: Robert john wilson
IPC: A45D24/30
Filed: 2017-08-09
Abstract: A comb 1000 to collect and subsequently crush parasites, comprising a body 100 having a handle portion 101, a row of closely spaced teeth 200 projecting outwardly from the body and a crusher 300 engaged to one of the teeth or handle. The teeth are configured to collect said parasites when combed through hair and present upper surfaces which form a planar first face. The crusher has at least one planar crushing surface configured to move to abut against the first face of the teeth to cause the parasites to be crushed between the at least one crushing surface and the first face of the teeth. The crusher is preferably either arranged to hinge or slide (fig 14) relative to the teeth. More than one crusher may be provided.
Patent GB-2555211-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine vane provided with a structure reducing the risk of cracks
Inventor: Didier noel durand
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2017-08-25
Abstract: A vane 54, suitable for a turbomachine, comprising an aerodynamic profile 61, having a leading edge and formed from a body 70 and an add-on part 74. The add-on part is inserted in a recess in a median part of an end part 73 of the body, said end part forming the bodys leading edge 62. The insert is fixed to the body by brazing, and thereby plugs the recess and forms a middle portion of the leading edge. The body is made of a first material with a first coefficient of linear thermal expansion and the add-on is made from a second material with a second coefficient of linear thermal expansion, which is larger than the first coefficient at a normal operating temperature of the vane. Preferably the add-on part helps to delimit an internal cavity (75, fig 5) inside the aerodynamic profile of the vane. Preferably the add-on part comprises at least one flow distributor on its internal surface which delimits the cavity.
Patent GB-2568472-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for proprioception, balance and agility training, and rehabilitation
Inventor: DRUSILLA MARGARET ROSS
IPC: A63B22/18
Filed: 2017-11-15
Abstract: A device with a flat top 1 and a base 2 which is either curved around one axis or is dome/hemispherically shaped, whereby base 2 is typically continuous to the edge of flat top 1, enabling the unit to tilt and rock without percussive noise. The device is particularly aimed at the rehabilitation of quadrupeds, – dogs, cats, horses – following an injury or surgery, whereby skills such as proprioception, balance and agility need relearning or improving. Flat top 1 is a hard, non-slip top, and may have a stiffening board 3 between top 1 and base 2. Suitably, the device also has a hard non-slip surface 4 on base 2 so that it can be used upside down.
Patent GB-2569385-A (GB)
Title: Non-slip surface assembly
Inventor: RICHARD MOLESWORTH
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: The assembly 10 comprises at least one panel 12. The panel includes at least one channel comprising an opening at the upper surface of the panel. A non-slip element is housed in the channel and part of the non-slip element protrudes above the upper surface of the panel. The assembly may comprise two different non-slip elements with different properties such as height or Shore hardness rating. A non-slip element may comprises a flexible upper part 28 and a foot part 26 made of a different material. The panel may include a channel for receiving electrical elements such as lighting. The panel may include a number of drainage channels. The panels may have a mechanism for connecting adjacent panels together.
Patent GB-2569637-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device
Inventor: THOMAS FLETCHER
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: A bilayer substrate 101 of a flexible electronic device has an electrically insulating polymer layer 101B (may be a thermosetting polymer, photoresist or epoxy) in contact with a thicker un-patterned metal foil layer 101A (may be aluminium or steel). The polymer layer 101B is between the metal foil layer 101A and a first electrode 103. The electronic device may be a thermoelectric device having n-type 105n and p–type 105p thermoelectric legs as thermoelectric couples between the first electrode 103 and a second electrode 107, which may be patterned. The polymer layer 101B may be deposited on the metal foil layer 101A as a solution and cured. The thermoelectric legs may be printed into wells defined by a patterned insulating layer 109 formed over the first electrode 103. The bilayer substrate may be used with a heat sink in other heat generating devices, such as organic LEDs, TFTs or batteries.
Patent GB-2573495-A (GB)
Title: Ability classification
Inventor: EDWARD DOCHERTY
IPC: G09B7/00
Filed: 2018-03-04
Abstract: A system for classifying a subject’s ability is disclosed. The system comprises at least one user device adapted to present information on an interface to prompt a subject to provide user data associated with a predetermined ability and to capture the user data: and a first server adapted to receive the user data and input the user data into at least one artificial neural network, wherein the artificial neural network is trained to convert user data associated with the predetermined ability of the subject into one or more classification scores indicative of the predetermined ability of the subject.
Patent GB-2572209-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle controller and control method
Inventor: Fraser Andrew Jardine
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-03-23
Abstract: A controller (2110, Figure 7) receives a first speed signal indicating a speed VH of a host vehicle 2400 travelling in a first lane 2412 of a multi-lane road or other navigable path 2410, and a second speed signal indicating a speed VF of a further vehicle 2430 in a second lane 2414 of path 2410; this second speed may be an average of the speeds of a plurality of vehicles 2420, 2430. The controller outputs a speed change signal to control a speed of the host vehicle 2400 from host vehicle speed VH towards further vehicle speed VF, and outputs the speed change signal dependent on the second speed signal. The system is particularly suitable for host vehicle 2400 merging into adjacent lane 2414, and can ensure that vehicle 2400 merges into a gap S between vehicles 2420, 2430.
Patent GB-2556857-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent core layer and absorbent personal care article containing such layer
Inventor: LIN MIAO
IPC: A61F13/534
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: An absorbent core layer (18) for absorbing and retaining body exudate includes a first longitudinally directed end region (25), a second opposing longitudinally directed end region (26), and a middle region (22) positioned between the end regions. The middle region (22) includes a first embossing pattern and has a first thickness. The first longitudinally directed end region (25) and second opposing longitudinally directed end region (26) each include a second embossing pattern different from the first embossing pattern, and also having apertures. The end regions (25, 26) each have a second thickness, the second thickness being less than the first thickness.
Patent GB-2574875-A (GB)
Title: Route selection and QoS support in a wireless access network
Inventor: CAROLINE JACTAT
IPC: H04W40/22
Filed: 2018-06-21
Abstract: In a wireless communications network with nodes supporting Integrated Access and Backhaul (self-backhauling), to select a route between the core network and a user equipment (UE) 132 a first node 111 sends a request including target quality of service (QoS) information to multiple other nodes in the network. These nodes then respond, indicating whether they are able to support the required communication path. The target QoS information may be a packet delay budget for the path, and the ability of a node to support the path may be determined according to stored statistical information. Where one of the other nodes is able to support the path, it may send a request to a further node in the network, this specifying a QoS target updated according to its own QoS properties. In a second aspect, first and second communication routes in the network are configured with respective QoS targets. A threshold may be configured for switching traffic between the routes, and this switching may occur autonomously at a node which is common to both routes. The network may be a New Radio network and the nodes gNBs.
Patent GB-2578299-A (GB)
Title: Systems for controlling an emulsification process
Inventor: DAVID TORMEY
IPC: G06T7/13
Filed: 2018-10-19
Abstract: A system for controlling an emulsification process comprises the steps of acquiring micrographs of an emulsification process at pre-set intervals between a start and an end of the emulsification process, detecting droplet size using a histogram-based technique, analysing the measured droplet size and count, comparing the measured droplet size and count with a desired droplet size and count specification, and terminating the emulsification process when said desired droplet size and count is achieved. The system may further comprise calibrating the micrograph to a micrometre scale, converting the images to 8-bit, preparing a histogram from the pixels in the images, calculating a mean pixel intensity, thresholding the images using the calculated intensity value and converting to binary, and applying watershed segmentation. The machine vision technique of the invention allows progressive analysis of droplets during emulsification.
Patent GB-2579018-A (GB)
Title: Processing simulator data
Inventor: Rodney George Leahy
IPC: H04N19/00
Filed: 2018-11-12
Abstract: Simulator data processing method comprising receiving a plurality of simulator data generated by a respective plurality of simulators (102). The plurality of simulator data comprises a respective plurality of video data and non-audio/visual simulator data and video data obtained from at least one of the group of simulators has a different frame rate to that from another. At least one encoder (106) generates encoded video data based on the video data and incudes a scheduler which specifies a frame rate for capturing the video data. The encoded video data is decoded so that decoded video data is displayable on a display (200) at the specified frame rate. Information based on the non-audiovisual data is also displayed. A corresponding system in which a video data from many simulators is simultaneously displayed on the same display is also provided. The operation of vehicles such as aircraft or tanks may be simulated, and this may be used for training.
Patent GB-2581955-A (GB)
Title: Bed toilet system
Inventor: CUSACK ARTHUR GORDON
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 2019-02-20
Abstract: A mobile toilet system 2 comprising: a head 4 and a body 10, the head comprising a bedpan 8, wherein the head is configured to be movable in a lateral direction between a disengaged position and an engaged position where the bedpan is arrangeable over a patient bed. The mobile toilet may be on wheels. The movement of the head can be controlled by an automated drive system, which can also control the height and be preprogrammed. The system may have a detection system to determine when it is in the correct position. In an embodiment the toilet may have a flush system and may dock with a conventional toilet. A method for using the toilet is also described.
Patent GB-2567984-A (GB)
Title: Compressible thermally conductive articles
Inventor: JOSEPH PUGLISI
IPC: H01L23/433
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a compressible and thermally conductive material in the form of a sheet comprising a plurality of elongated walls substantially parallel in an x-y plane, wherein the elongated walls comprise particles of thermally conductive filler dispersed in a polymeric matrix material. Each of the elongated walls extends in a direction of thickness that slants from a bottom point to a top point, wherein adjacent elongated walls slant in alternate directions to a vertical line in the direction of thickness. In some embodiments, the thermally conductive sheet comprises a corrugated elastomeric sheet, having front and back surfaces, wherein the corrugated elastomeric sheet has a porosity of 0 to 25%; and wherein the corrugated elastomeric sheet is optionally embedded, at least partially, in a sheet of polymeric foam having a porosity of greater than 10%. Heat management assemblies comprising such compressible thermally conductive materials are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2574509-A (GB)
Title: Optimized barcode decoding in multi-imager barcode readers and imaging engines
Inventor: HARRY E KUCHENBROD
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 2019-04-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a barcode reader (100) that includes: two imaging assemblies (110, 116) configured to capture first and second images (500, 600); and a controller (126) communicatively coupled to the two imaging assemblies. The controller is configured to calculate contrast levels for the first and second images, and execute a barcode decode operation on which of the two images has the higher contrast level. The controller could execute the decode on the other image if the decode on the first selected image is unsuccessful. The contrast could be assessed as the difference between determined white and black levels, wherein said levels could be determined from a histogram of brightness values (Figs 5B, 6B). The two imaging assemblies could be the narrow and wide field-of-view assemblies often found in handheld barcode scanners. The invention aims to optimise computing resources by only decoding one of the barcode images.
Patent GB-2586169-A (GB)
Title: A ridge tile bracket
Inventor: Anthony gallagher
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 2019-08-09
Abstract: The bracket, for securing ridge tiles to a roof structure, comprises an elongate planar base section 102, foldable about its minor axis, with a plurality of projections 108 protruding from one side for engaging with and retaining at least one ridge tile. Two projections 108A,108B are resiliently deformable to accommodate different roof tiles. Each resiliently deformable projection may comprise a tab or cantilever arm 202A,202B with an end that is free to flex towards and away from the base section. A T-shaped section 110 may be mounted on each tab. The base section may be folded into a V-shape with two wings, each having one of the resiliently deformable projections. The underside of the base may have grooves 302 to facilitate bending. A projection 108C may be centred on the base section and may have an opening 114 to receive a means for securing the bracket to the roof. The projections may be arranged along the major axis of the base section. There may be ridges 112 defining rainwater drainage channels 116.
Patent GB-2586487-A (GB)
Title: Materials Classifier
Inventor: LIONEL WILLIAM JOHN KENT
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2019-08-21
Abstract: Method of classifying materials by their spectral response to back-scattered gamma radiation includes sorting the spectral response into energy bands (a1-a5, figure 10) and selecting a combination of energy bands to define a relationship that best distinguishes e.g. explosives within electrical devices 1100 from those in glass containers 1105. The energy bands may overlap and are not necessarily of equal width. The gamma sources may include Ba-133 and Am-241, evenly distributed in a holder. A multidimensional plotter may be used to combine data relating to different energy bands, which may be selected at random, in any of a range of different ways, from which an optimizer component of the analyser can select a preferred relationship for distinguishing between at least two different materials or material types. The materials could be explosives, illegal drugs or contraband materials, concealed for example within portable electronic items.