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Patent GB-2497758-A (GB)
Title: Generation of charged particle vortex waves
Inventor: VERBEECK JOHAN
IPC: H01J37/26
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A device 100 for imparting orbital angular momentum to a charged particle wave propagating along a beam axis 104 in a charged particle beam generating apparatus is described. The device comprises a support element 106 having a target region 108 adapted for transmitting a charged particle wave propagating along a beam axis 104, a magnetic conductor 110 for conducting a magnetic flux, and an induction means 112 for inducing a magnetic flux in said magnetic conductor 110. The magnetic conductor 110 comprises an elongate protrusion 118 having a free end portion located in said target region 108, and the induction means 112 is adapted for providing a magnetic flux in said elongate protrusion 118 in order to induce an angular gradient, relative to the beam axis 104, of the phase of the charged particle wave when transmitted through said target region 108. A corresponding method is also disclosed, as well as the use thereof in electron microscopy.
Patent GB-2502965-A (GB)
Title: Fibre management device
Inventor: COOPER BRYNN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2012-06-11
Abstract: A fibre management device 14 for storing glass fibres 12 and the like has a chamber 17 which forms an inside spooling surface against which is wound the optical fibres 12. The chamber 17 may have a substantially hemispherical profile. The device 14 may be positioned in a wall box (fig 4).
Patent GB-2503011-A (GB)
Title: Locking device with retractable securing member
Inventor: MILLER GUY
IPC: E05B67/00
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A retractable locking device comprising a rotatable shaft 24 with tension spring, a securing element 40, e.g. a chain, cable or wire, coilable about the shaft and a locking element 28 releasably secured to the shaft 24 to attach the securing element to the shaft 24. The securing element 40 coils about the shaft 24 and is biased into a retracted position by the tension spring. A lock 21 may be located within the shaft 24 to lock the locking element in position. The head 25 of the shaft 24 may have an aperture for receiving the locking member 28, and the head of the shaft 25 may be chamfered to prevent wrenches etc. getting purchase. Spacers 50 may be provided between housing plates 20a 20b to guide the securing member. Preferably, the locking device is a bike or bicycle lock.
Patent GB-2505905-A (GB)
Title: Determining the phase compositions of a multiphase fluid flow
Inventor: FRISBY BEN
IPC: G01F1/74
Filed: 2012-09-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the phase compositions of a multiphase fluid flow in a fluid line 12, includes obtaining a vibration signal from the fluid flow using a vibration sensor 22 comprising a target disposed in the fluid flow which vibrates in response to fluid flow in the fluid line. The vibration signal is analysed to determine a first energy parameter related to the energy of the vibration signal within a first frequency band, and a second energy parameter related to the energy of the vibration signal within a second frequency band. A phase composition parameter relating to the phase compositions of the fluid flow is determined using the first and second energy parameters. The invention can form part of a steam system for determining steam quality or dryness. The first parameter may be dependent on flow velocity and the second on flow velocity and phase compositions.
Patent GB-2506178-A (GB)
Title: Mutant yeast strain with decreased glycerol production
Inventor: THEVELEIN JODAN
IPC: C07K14/39
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mutant SSK1 gene encoding a truncated sskl protein for the construction of a mutant yeast strain with decreased glycerol production, when compared to the wild type strain. It relates further to the use of such strains for high yield bioethanol production, especially in high osmotic media, or on cellulosic hydrolysates, where normal yeast strains do produce a significant amount of glycerol
Patent GB-2497628-A (GB)
Title: Gear selection device which uses information from an ambient area sensor
Inventor: MOEBUS MARCO
IPC: B60W40/02
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: A gear selection device, for a motor vehicle, comprises a logic unit 1 which determines a gear to be engaged in a transmission of the motor vehicle by means of at least one variable, such engine load, accelerator pedal position, provided by sensor/s 2, and an ambient area sensor 5, e.g. a camera. An ambient area monitoring unit 4 is connected to the camera 5 and to a navigation system 6 so as to take into account information supplied by the camera 5 relating to a road located in front of the vehicle. A higher level unit 3 outputs a selection signal specifying a newly determined gear or a blocking signal base upon information from the logic unit 1 and from the ambient area monitoring unit 4. The newly determined gear may be displayed on a display instrument 7 or an actuator 8 may engage the selected gear. The navigation system 6 may supply data regarding courses of curves and uphill and downhill gradients.
Patent GB-2512279-A (GB)
Title: A mount device
Inventor: STEEL MATTHEW
IPC: B62J7/06
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A mount 10 for mounting a tablet computer or other electronic device on a bicycle comprises a first support portion 22, a second portion 20 to position the support portion at a distance from the handlebar and a third portion which interacts with the handlebar assembly such that the second and first portions are cantilevered therefrom. In an embodiment, an elongate member is shaped to pass under the stem 102 of the bicycle and over the handlebars 100 on each side of the stem 102, having a portion adapted to carry the tablet 26 or other electronic device. Shaped contact means 30,32 may be provided in the form of elastomeric members. The device may engage a substantially horizontal stem portion of the handlebar assembly, or may alternatively engage a vertical portion of the stem or steerer tube (106, figure 7). The device may be formed in more than one piece, and may be adjustable.
Patent GB-2505987-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device and method for a bidirectional context-based text disambiguation
Inventor: PASQUERO JEROME
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: A system and method for a bidirectional context-based text disambiguation is provided.
Patent GB-2506956-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for text selection
Inventor: THORSANDER SIMON MARTIN
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: A method includes, detecting a location of a text selection icon on a display of an electronic device, and, detecting touch input representing a selection of text displayed on the display using the text selection icon, wherein: if the detected location of the text selection icon is maintained within a zone adjacent an edge of the display, the displayed text is selected on a row by row basis, and, if the detected location of the text selection icon moves outside said zone, the displayed text is selected on a letter by letter basis.
Patent GB-2521385-A (GB)
Title: Baby winding aide garment with assisting pad
Inventor: PUTWA ALIFIA
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A baby winding aide garment comprises a shoulder cover 2 which may be held in place with a holding strap 3 may be placed in position on the shoulder of a parent or carer whilst burping or winding a baby. The cover may be of a towelling or absorbent material. The cover also includes an inlaid pad 1, which, in use, gently massages the stomach and lower chest areas of the baby, and so encouraging the displacement of trapped or excess wind from the stomach. The pad may be formed of a foam or gel material. The winding aide may also be in the form of a mitten for use by a carer.
Patent GB-2523309-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft passenger seating arrangements
Inventor: DARBYSHIRE MARTIN
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: An aircraft passenger seating arrangement comprises first and second columns C2, C1 of seating arrangements, the columns both extending parallel to and on either side of a centre line L of the cabin. The central axes of the seats of the first column C2 face forward at a first angle to the centre line L and away from the second column C1, and the central axes of the seats of the second column C1 face backward at a second angle to the centre line L and away from the first column C2. The seats are each provided with foot and leg rests, a privacy screen and a table, and are convertible to a bed position.
Patent GB-2523181-A (GB)
Title: Fence attachment device
Inventor: SHARP VINCENT
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: The fence attachment device 1 comprises a main body shaped to fit over the top of a fence post 8, and a first channel 17 extending from a side of the body, the channel being shaped to fit over a portion of the top edge, face and rear of a fence panel 18. The device may have a second channel 26 for fitting over the top edge, face and rear of a second panel. The second channel may be parallel or perpendicular to the first channel. The channel(s) may have screw apertures 25. The device may be metal, and comprise at least one flange 13 bent at an angle to form a portion which rests on top of the post. A channel form strengthening bar may also be placed over the top edge of the panel. Also claimed is an associated method and kit of parts.
Patent GB-2518464-A (GB)
Title: Door Locks
Inventor: RAMSDEN MICHAEL STUART
IPC: E05C9/20
Filed: 2014-02-21
Abstract: A supplementary lock 50 comprising a locking mechanism at least partially located within a housing (which may be a fascia or cover plate 36) being driven by drive linkages extending from at least two sides, e.g. opposite sides, of the housing. The linkages can be integrally formed and comprise an elongate bar 34 whose ends project outwardly beyond the housing. Drive bars may include adjustable connectors including a toothed portion 32 which can be cut to size and connected to a toothed connector of the main lock (28, fig.2). The modular lock allows extra locks to be added on either side of a primary lock and to daisy chain supplementary locks. The lock may be for example a sliding bolt, roller bolt, dead bolt, latch or pivotal hook bolt.
Patent GB-2514234-A (GB)
Title: Operating sensors
Inventor: HAMILTON ALEXANDER SAMSON
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: Operating a sensor 14 by acquiring by a sensor hub 10, from a sensor unit 8, configuration data, the sensor unit 8 comprising the sensor 14, the configuration data relating to the sensor 14. Acquiring, by further modules 18, from the sensor hub 10 the configuration data and using the configuration data to acquire, by the further modules 18, a set of algorithms from a database 20,22 comprising one or more algorithms selected from the group of algorithms consisting of control algorithms for controlling the operation of the sensor 14, and data processing algorithms for processing sensor data output by the sensor 14. The sensor hub 10 and sensor unit 8 are detachably connected onboard a vehicle, for example, an unmanned aerial vehicle UAV.
Patent GB-2514462-A (GB)
Title: Multi-wavelength-emitting lens to reduce blending of light over long distances
Inventor: NEEDHAM DALE
IPC: G08G1/095
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A lamp is provided which is useful for railway and airfield signal lights. The lamp has a primary light source 101 and an optical element comprising a lens comprising patterned cylindrical wells 301-303. Each well contain quantum dots (QDs), and a sealing forming an airtight seal of the QDs within the wells. The patterned cylindrical wells comprise concentric circles and the QDs contained within wells of a first subset of the concentric circles emit light having a different wavelength than light emitted by QDs contained within a second subset of the concentric circles. This allows the QD phosphors to down-convert light from a primary light source and provide red or green light. The lamp aims to have reduced colour blending/bleeding between green and red in particular. The QDs may be contained within polymer beads.
Patent GB-2512242-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and system for computing a spherical projection image based on two-dimensional images
Inventor: BAKER PATRICK TERRY
IPC: H04N13/243
Filed: 2013-01-17
Abstract: An image projection method for generating a panoramic image, the method including the steps of accessing images that were captured by a camera located at a source location, and each of the images being captured from a different angle of view, the source location being variable as a function of time, calibrating the images collectively to create a camera model that encodes orientation, optical distortion, and variable defects of the camera; matching overlapping areas of the images to generate calibrated image data, accessing a three-dimensional map, first projecting pixel coordinates of the calibrated image data into a three-dimensional space using the three-dimensional map to generate three-dimensional pixel data, and second projecting the three-dimensional pixel data to an azimuth-elevation coordinate system that is referenced from a fixed virtual to generate the panoramic image.
Patent GB-2517301-A (GB)
Title: Plastic and glass optical fiber bus network
Inventor: CHAN ERIC Y
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 2014-07-29
Abstract: An optical network, 1100, for an aeroplane is used to interconnect line replaceable units (LRUs). A first set of LRUs, 1110 are coupled to a pair of tapered mixing rods via plastic optical fibres, 1114, 1115. One mixing rod, 1112, is an input and the other is an output, 1113. A second collection of line replaceable components, 1120, are connected to a second pair of tapered mixing rods, 1122, 1123. The tapered mixing rods are connected to each other via optical fibres, 1151-1158, at least one of which comprises hard clad silica, 1152, 1156. The mixing rod is formed as a square frustum or truncated pyramid. The rod benefits over a star coupler as it eliminates optical echo signals. A hemispherical lens, 1161, 1163, may be placed between optical fibres. Additionally, optical attenuators, 1141, 1142, or optical repeaters (1051, 1053, figure 10B) may also be utilised. The first pair of tapered rods may be placed at the front of the aircraft. Optionally, the second pair of tapered rods can be placed at the rear of the airplane. A method of transmitting optical signals is also disclosed. Two tapered mixing rods (710, 720, figures 7A-B) are joined together by an optical fiber (730, figures 7A-B).
Patent GB-2529415-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic quick wicks
Inventor: MCGARTH GARRY PAUL
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: A magnetic candle wick holder comprising an acrylic disc having a plurality of magnets located centrally for use in the manufacture of candles wherein the magnetic disc is placed under the filling receptacle and a wick is placed centrally. The magnetic disc will then hold the wick whilst the wax is poured.
Patent GB-2536602-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle charger
Inventor: ROGER BEDELL
IPC: B60M7/00
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A vehicle charging arrangement 10 includes at least one substantially elongate charging conductor 14 for connecting with a charge-receiving conductor 13 on a vehicle 12, the charging conductor 14 being attached to a movable mount 20 allowing bidirectional movement of the charging conductor towards, and away from, a vehicle charging zone. The elongate charging conductor 14 has at least one end portion 18a, 18b forming a continuation of the charging conductor 14 and extending away from the vehicle charging zone, for forcing the charging conductor 14 in a direction away from the vehicle charging zone when the charge receiving conductor 14 moves in a plane perpendicular to the direction towards, and away from, the charging zone, from a position adjacent the end portion 18 of the charging conductor 14 towards a position adjacent an inner portion 16 of the charging conductor 14. In a separate embodiment, a vehicle charge-receiving arrangement includes a charge-receiving conductor 13 mounted to the vehicle 12 via an insulating spacer which is pivotable with respect to the vehicle 12 for allowing movement of the charge-receiving conductor 13 between a charging position and a stowed position.
Patent GB-2536294-A (GB)
Title: Wheel nut indicator
Inventor: Richard Edwin Woods
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A wheel nut indicator 10 includes an attachment section 12 for fitting to a wheel nut/lug nut of a wheel and a pointer section 14 extending radially away from the attachment section 12. The wheel nut indicator 10 is provided with a changeable secondary indication means which is moveable between a first position for indicating a first status, and a second position for indicating a second status.
Patent GB-2520914-A (GB)
Title: Consumer analytics system that determines, offers, and monitors use of rewards incentivizing consumers to perform tasks
Inventor: WEISS ERIC H
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A method and system are provided for providing incentives and rewards to consumers in return for their sharing of their electronically-derived consumer location data and sharing their opinions and feedback. The system may be programmed to determine parameters of a reward offered to an individual consumer or group of consumers based on or more criteria. In addition, location-derived insights and information reported by the consumers may be used to segment and customize the available incentives and rewards for each consumer. Reward redemption analytics may also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of reward customization.
Patent GB-2529292-A (GB)
Title: Wash-flow filter assembly
Inventor: PARADISE BRUCE
IPC: F02M37/38
Filed: 2015-06-10
Abstract: A wash-flow filter assembly (12) comprises a filtering device (14) that includes a tube (24). At least one wash-flow passage (34) is defined outside the filtering device (14) and through which fluid passes as primary burn flow. A portion of the primary burn flow is configured to enter the tube (24) from the passage (34) as washed flow. A primary barrier (50) acts as a filtering medium to catch contaminants within and, thereby, filter the contaminants out of the primary burn flow as it reaches the filtering device (14). A secondary barrier (56) is positioned inside the filtering device (14), behind the primary barrier (50), and adjacent to the tube (24) and configured to entrap contaminants that enter the filtering device (14) through the primary barrier (50). The washed flow is configured to exit the tube (24) as filtered fuel and be carried away out the filtering device (14). The filter assembly may find use in a fuel system of an aircraft for removing particles and carbon fibres from fuel.
Patent GB-2525102-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control system
Inventor: FAIRGRIEVE ANDREW
IPC: B60W40/109
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A vehicle speed control system for a vehicle 100 having a plurality of wheels 111, 112, 114, 115 is provided. The vehicle speed control system comprising: means for receiving a user input of a target speed at which the vehicle is intended to travel; and means for commanding application of torque to one or more wheels 111, 112, 114, 115 of the vehicle 100. The system is configured such that when it is required to accelerate the vehicle to achieve the target speed and a wheel slip event is detected, the system is operable temporarily to suspend an increase in net torque applied to one or more wheels, receive a user input of an increase in target speed during the suspension of increase in net torque applied to the one or more wheels, and resume an increase in net torque applied to the one or more wheels to accelerate the vehicle to the increased target speed, when the suspension of an increase in net torque is lifted.
Patent GB-2525127-A (GB)
Title: Backlight driving circuit with double boost lines
Inventor: ZHANG HUA
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2013-03-05
Abstract: A backlight driving circuit with double boost lines comprises: a power supply module (5), a first inductor (L1), a second inductor (L2), a first rectifier diode (D1), a second rectifier diode (D2), an LED lamp string (4), a constant current driving chip (6), a capacitor (C), a first MOS tube (Q1), a second MOS tube (Q2), a first voltage comparator (7) and a constant voltage source (8). The backlight driving circuit uses the voltage comparator (7) to generate two driving signals with opposite phases for respectively driving the two MOS tubes (Q1, Q2) in the double boost lines so that the two boost lines work in cross mode. A current converged at a rear end of the circuit is an approximate direct current, and an amplitude thereof is equal to a peak value of a triangular wave peak of a single boost line, improving output power of the circuit, and avoiding a situation where the amplitude is doubled. Specifications of the rectifier diodes do not need to be increased, a production cost is reduced, a ripple size of the output current is reduced, and a phenomenon that electromagnetic interference is doubled when the double boost lines work simultaneously is avoided.
Patent GB-2536322-A (GB)
Title: Protein variant analysis
Inventor: JEFFERY MARK BROWN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2015-10-01
Abstract: A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed for determining if a mutated variant of a target protein is present in a sample. The method comprises subjecting the sample to fragmentation so as to cause said target protein to fragment to form second generation fragment ions, and then mass analysing these fragment ions to obtain spectral data. The method determines if a mutated variant is present in the sample by determining that an ion in the spectral data has a mass to charge ratio that differs from the mass to charge ratio of an ion that would be observed if said target protein was a normal unmutated version of said target protein, and by an amount that corresponds to a mass difference that would be caused by the target protein being a mutated variant of said target protein. Also disclosed are electron capture dissociation or electron transfer dissociation ionization techniques as applied to haemoglobin samples with the analysis of primary or secondary ions to identify haemoglobin mutations.
Patent GB-2543791-A (GB)
Title: Sleeved tetherball games
Inventor: ROBERT SCARBOROUGH
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: An apparatus includes a vertical post 1 on a base 8 wherein a ball 3, 38 is rotated by one or more player around the post, a connection means (fig,5) including an axle arrangement between ball and a sleeved tether 41 at one end, and a hooped connector arm 17 at the other. The hooped connector arm encircles the post, at a position between a hooped support collar and top collar, to that the a part of the ball to post connection means is able to brush against one of two types of play attachment arranged on or near the post; the play attachment being either a horizontal threaded bar 9 mounted onto the post; and at least one propeller 11 attached to one end of the horizontal bar or a plurality of base pins 48 located in sockets 58, each pin having detachable sticks 53 whereby as players propel the ball 38 around the post during either of two different types of game the propeller and sticks are moved by the tether. Each type of game is able to be played at different heights and using either a hand held bat and tethered ball, a hand propelled ball or a ball propelled by players feet.