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Patent GB-2537073-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for multiplexing different efficiency modes in digital radio systems
Inventor: ALAIN MOURAD
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2010-06-04
Abstract: A frame (2) is divided into multiple physical layer zones (4a-c). The characteristic configuration in each zone differs from the others, varying the reliability/robustness of the transmission in each zone. Characteristics which may be varied are number of sub-carriers, pilot symbol patterns, MIMO scheme, and guard period duration. Signalling (6a-b) indicating the locations of the zones, their characteristics and the locations of data streams are typically included in the most robust zone. The zones may be terminated with a pilot pattern (10a-c). The invention may be used with DVB-T2 wireless systems using OFDM modulation. In particular the zones may accommodate different physical layer pipes (PLP) with differing quality of service (QoS) requirements. The invention allows multiple differing quality levels to be accommodated within a single frame, for selection by a receiver based on determined channel conditions.
Patent GB-2552942-A (GB)
Title: Pet food and water bowls
Inventor: PAUL MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A01K7/00
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a bowl 1 for pet food or water, the bowl comprising an open top which can be releasably closed by an at least partially transparent lid 4. The lid 4 may be hinged and biased towards a closed position by means of a spring 7. The spring 7 may be a torsion spring. The lid closure bias may be achieved by limiting the extent to which the lid can be opened, allowing gravity to tend to close the lid 4. A locking element may also be provided, which may take the form of a pip 10 and detent 9. A lip 11 may also be provided on the lid 4 to allow the lid 4 to be raised by a hand or an animal snout. The lid 4 allows selective access to the food or water in order to reduce water evaporation and contamination by flies. Also disclosed is a retro-fit frame that includes a hinged lid (13, figure 2) for fitting to a bowl. The hinged lid may be provided with a lip (19, figure 2) to allow access to the bowl and includes a closing bias to allow selective access to the bowl.
Patent GB-2544643-A (GB)
Title: Milling inserts
Inventor: David alan stephenson
IPC: B23C5/12
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: A milling tool incorporating an elongated body (124) having a longitudinal axis (128) and a plurality of cutting inserts (122) coupled to the body and spaced along the longitudinal axis, each cutting insert having a cutting edge. The cutting edges have an orientation that is oblique to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. An embodiment of the invention has the cutting edges offset from the longitudinal axis by 0.01 to 0.5 degrees. According to a another embodiment the milling tool may comprise cutting inserts which have cutting edges with a mean roughness (Rz) of at least 7.5 μm. Each cutting edge may have a first end having a greater cutting radius than a second end. In another embodiment, the cutting edges may have a textured or rough surface profile. The milling tools may increase the surface roughness of a milled engine bore to facilitate a subsequent rough honing process.
Patent GB-2557195-A (GB)
Title: Controller for a braking system of a vehicle
Inventor: Michael David Victor Enness
IPC: F16D66/02
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A controller for a braking system of a vehicle, the controller being arranged to receive information 100-108 relating to a braking event of the vehicle and to receive a temperaturesensed directly from a brake pad of the braking system 110. The controller comprises a processor arranged to determine a health state of the braking system based on the information relating to the braking event and the sensed temperature of the brake pad. The health state may be a break pad wear state 116 which may be calculated in dependence of the rate of change of break pad temperature over time. This may be compared with an expected rate of change of brake pad temperature over time. Brake pad wear sensors may be provided in addition. The brake event information may be an energy model 108 based on one or more of vehicle speed, deceleration, mass, and ambient temperature. An output signal may be created based upon the health state, and may comprise a warning message 114 or a signal for power reduction of a drivetrain component 136. Also disclosed is a method of configuring a vehicle base on a braking system health state, and a temperature sensor.
Patent GB-2541150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to sample collection
Inventor: MONICA SILVERSTONE SPITERI
IPC: B01D29/085
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: Sample collection apparatus and methods of sample collection are provided, for example saliva collection apparatus and methods of saliva collection. Said apparatus conveniently comprises a filter assembly and an interface for delivering material from the apparatus to an assay unit.
Patent GB-2558889-A (GB)
Title: Drive mode selector for a drivetrain, vehicle comprising such a drive mode selector, and a method of selecting a drive mode of a drivetrain
Inventor: PARAG SATAM
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A drive mode selector 200 for a drivetrain of a vehicle, a vehicle comprising such a drive mode selector, and a method of selecting a drive mode of a drivetrain. The drive mode selector comprises a controller 204 for receiving a selection signal 206 from a gesture sensor 208, the selection signal being indicative of a drivetrain drive mode associated with an identified selection gesture made by a user. The controller is also for receiving a status signal 214, 215, 241, indicating a status of at least one vehicle component. The controller is configured to cause the drivetrain to enter the drive mode indicated by the selection signal when the status signal indicates that the drive mode can be selected. The status signal may indicate if a brake 212 is engaged, or that a steering wheel is being grasped or touched by a user at particular points, or if the vehicle speed is above or below a threshold value. The gesture control may allow control of an automatic transmission 202, particularly for changing the forward or reverse drive modes.
Patent GB-2547555-A (GB)
Title: Harnessing of energy from water flow
Inventor: JAN IVAR HANSEN
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: A turbine comprises an endless belt mounted for travelling in either direction around a pair of end guide rollers 102, 106. A plurality of projections (blades) 110 are fixed with respect to the belt to travel therewith: each projection is mounted by pivoted connections 140. Each projection / blade 110 is fixed with respect to perpendicular elongate members 122 in both directions. The elongate members are restricted by spacer members 190, 192 when on the flat upper and lower portions of the belt, so that the blades are perpendicular to the belt at these positions. The pivoting connection 140 allows the projections to undergo pivoting movement in a downwards direction when passing around the rollers 102, 106. The apparatus is may be mounted on a buoyant support structure, possibly together with other energy-harnessing arrangements such as turbines. The system can be used for bi-directional currents such as tidal currents.
Patent GB-2561162-A (GB)
Title: LED Lighting Unit
Inventor: PAUL ANTHONY REYNARD
IPC: F21V29/77
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A light unit, such as a downlighter, comprises a fire resistant housing 7 and a support 2 located in the housing. A main LED lamp unit 1 and a secondary array 3 of LEDs are located on the support 2. The housing has a back section 30 having front and rear surfaces, and a forwardly facing aperture through which light from the main lamp unit 1 passes. The support 2 is located in contact with or adjacent a front of the back section 30 and a heat sink 4 is located in contact with or adjacent a rear of the back section 30. The back section 30 has one or more apertures 31, 32. A thermally conducting element (37, Fig. 5) extends through a respective aperture 32 and contacts the support 2 adjacent a rear portion of the main lamp unit 1. The thermally conducting element 37 may be integral with the heat sink 4 or may be a separate plate (40, Fig. 7). A light guide 17 is provided.
Patent GB-2565040-A (GB)
Title: A ground surface access assembly with a cover that can be adjusted to pivot about one of three different axes
Inventor: Simon John Gibson
IPC: E03F5/06
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: A manhole cover 10 comprising a frame member 12 and a grating or cover member 14; where the frame member has three pairs of frame slots and the grating or cover member has three pairs of engagement slots; each engagement slot being configured to be able to operably engage a pivot shaft; such that in use said grating or cover is pivotally connected to said frame using: just one pair of frame slots; one pair of engagement slots; and a pair of pivot shafts. By selection of appropriate slots the grating or cover member can pivot about one of three selectable axes.
Patent GB-2549900-A (GB)
Title: Method for quickly screening diamonds in batches
Inventor: GUANGJUN SONG
IPC: G01N21/87
Filed: 2016-05-06
Abstract: A method for quickly screening diamonds in batches, comprising: placing diamonds to be detected (6) on a workbench (4), enabling a light source (1) provided at one side of the workbench (4), irradiating the diamonds to be detected (6) by means of the light source (1), wherein the irradiated light falls with a spectrum comprising visible light, and photographing the distribution of the diamonds by means of an imaging device (2) to obtain a basic image; switching the light source (1) to short-wave ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 180-250 nm, enabling the light source (1) and then disabling same, and photographing the distribution of the diamonds that emit phosphorescence by means of the imaging device (2) to obtain a phosphorescence distribution image; and comparing the basic image with the phosphorescence distribution image to obtain a phosphorescence based comparison image, marking the diamonds that emit phosphorescence on the phosphorescence based comparison image by means of an image recognition technology, and then screening out, either manually or by a device, the abnormal diamonds that emit phosphorescence. The screening method features a fast detection speed and can simultaneously screen multiple diamonds, thereby greatly improving the detection efficiency and reducing screening costs.
Patent GB-2564698-A (GB)
Title: A storage container
Inventor: Jeffrey Lincohn MacLeod
IPC: B65D81/18
Filed: 2017-07-20
Abstract: A modular storage container 100 for storing and warming sex toys comprises at least one lockable cavity 10A having a removable tray 20 for receiving the toys. A heating element is also provided for warming the cavity 10A and sex toys therein, and wherein the heating element is under thermostatic control. The design of the storage container 100 further allows for it to be connected to a second modular storage container, preferably through stacking (Fig 3B). Connection means (70, Fig 3A) may also be provided on the storage container 100 that enable current to be passed from the storage container 100 itself to any other connected thereto. An ultraviolet (UV) light may also be provided for sterilisation of the toys. An aperture may further be provided in an outer surface of the container 100 for the receipt of a fluid, i.e. lubricant, dispensing means; the dispensing means preferably being arranged such that its body resides within the heated cavity and the dispenser external therefrom.
Patent GB-2549916-A (GB)
Title: Radiotherapeutic apparatus
Inventor: DUNCAN NEIL BOURNE
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: Radiotherapeutic apparatus comprising: magnetic coils 16 disposed around a patient support 10 for creating a magnetic field, where the coils 16 have a longitudinal axis I and the magnetic field is created parallel to the longitudinal axis I; a radiation source 6 producing a beam of radiation directed toward the patient support 10 and which is mounted on a rotatable support 28 to rotate radiation source 6 around patient support 10; and a slip ring located around patient support 10 for conveying electrical power to radiation source 6 and where the slip ring is broken into a plurality of arc segments or contact points 88;and a plurality of power cables 70, each running from a respective arc segment 88 to a power source, with each power cable 70 comprising a section parallel to the longitudinal axis I and extending from its respective arc segment 88 to a point beyond the longitudinal extent of the coils 16. Rotatable support 28 may comprise at least one brush contact arranged to contact the slip ring to convey electrical power to the radiation source 6. Radiation source 6 may be a linear accelerator. The apparatus may further comprise a magnetic field detecting imaging means.
Patent GB-2566328-A (GB)
Title: Receptacles
Inventor: DAVID REARDON
IPC: B65D1/42
Filed: 2017-09-12
Abstract: A receptacle (10) comprising a support structure (12) and a side wall together forming a hollow interior volume, the support structure (12) comprising a base wall (14), an annular rim (16) formed integrally with the base wall (14) and a plurality of uprights (18) integrally formed with, and extending upwardly from the rim (16), the receptacle (10) being characterised by: the side wall being formed from a sheet of polymer film (22) extending around the exterior of the support structure (12) and having an interior surface that is sealingly bonded to an exterior surface of the lower rim (16) and an exterior surface of each of the uprights (18), and wherein the uprights (18) are inwardly tapered, being wider at their lower ends where they meet the rim (16) than at their upper, distal ends.
Patent GB-2559450-A (GB)
Title: Anionic electrochemical compressor and refrigeration system employing same
Inventor: BAMDAD BAHAR
IPC: F25B30/02
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: An electrochemical compressor utilizes an anion conducting layer disposed between an anode and a cathode for transporting a working fluid. The working fluid may include carbon dioxide that is dissolved in water and is partially converted to carbonic acid that is equilibrium with bicarbonate anion. An electrical potential across the anode and cathode creates a pH gradient that drives the bicarbonate anion across the anion conducting layer to the cathode, wherein it is reformed into carbon dioxide. Therefore, carbon dioxide is pumped across the anion conducting layer. The compressor may be part of a refrigeration system that pumps the working fluid in a closed loop through a condenser and an evaporator. Also shown is a method of making a composite anion exchange conducting layer.
Patent GB-2554297-A (GB)
Title: Self-cleaning filter
Inventor: BO GAO
IPC: E21B37/08
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: An assembly can include a filter body having an open end and a closed end. The filter body can also include a plurality of perforations. A fan may be positionable within the filter body. The fan may include a mount that extends along a length of the fan. A blade may be coupled to and extend from the mount. The fan may also include an outer edge of the blade for contacting an inner surface of the filter body.
Patent GB-2555968-A (GB)
Title: Controlled activation of extended-life cement compositions
Inventor: Thomas Jason Pisklak
IPC: C04B20/10
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems for cementing are included. The method comprises providing an extended-life cement composition comprising calcium-aluminate cement, water, a cement set retarder, and a delayed-release cement set activator. The method further comprises introducing the extended-life cement composition into a subterranean formation and allowing the extended-life cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. The extended-life cement composition has a thickening time of about two hours or longer.
Patent GB-2570122-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated facade
Inventor: JOSÉ LUIS FENOLLOSA ESTEVE
IPC: E04F13/14
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: Ventilated facade composed of panels (1a, 1b) having on their rear sides a series of flat strips (2, 3) arranged perpendicular to the edges of the panels. Said strips (2, 3) delimiting together with the rear surface of the panel a central longitudinal passage (6). The panels are secured to vertical profiles (20) of the facade by means of connectors (8) comprising pairs of opposed right-angled legs, the end section (15, 16) of which are introduced into the facing passages (6) of adjacent panels (1a, 1b).
Patent GB-2571248-A (GB)
Title: A method of making graphene layer structures
Inventor: SIMON THOMAS
IPC: C30B25/10
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: Method for the production of a graphene layer structure (which may have from 1 to 100 layers), comprising; i) providing a substrate on a heated susceptor in a reaction chamber, the chamber having a plurality of cooled inlets arranged so that, in use, the inlets are distributed across the substrate and have a constant separation from the substrate; ii) rotating the heated susceptor at a rotation rate of at least 300rpm and iii) supplying a flow comprising a precursor compound through the inlets and into the reaction chamber to thereby decompose the precursor compound and form graphene on the substrate, wherein the inlets are cooled to less than 100°C, preferably 50 to 60°C, and the susceptor is heated to a temperature of at least 50°C in excess of a decomposition temperature of the precursor, wherein the constant separation is at least 12cm and preferably from 12 to 20cm. The substrate may comprise sapphire or silicon carbide.
Patent GB-2561055-A (GB)
Title: Articulated arm coordinate measuring machine
Inventor: John Lucas Creachbaum
IPC: G01B21/04
Filed: 2018-01-26
Abstract: An Articulated Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine (AACMM) comprises a base, an arm, a first measurement probe 900 and an electronic circuit. The arm is manually positionable and is rotationally coupled to the base. It has first and second ends, and comprises a plurality of connected arm segments, each arm segment having at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. The first measurement probe comprises a pull-stud 938 or like first extension element that is coupled to the first end of the arm by an intermediary probe end 700 attached to the first end of the arm, the probe end being provided with a latching mechanism 768 to secure the pull-stud or like first extension in place upon the probe end. The electronic circuit in use receives the position signals from the position transducers to derive the position of the first measurement probe.
Patent GB-2571722-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a printing cylinder
Inventor: Harrie Corbey
IPC: B29C45/77
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printing cylinder comprising providing a moulding apparatus 101 comprising a cylindrical moulding vessel defining a moulding cavity and including an inlet for the ingress of moulding material; performing an injection moulding operation comprising; injecting moulding material through the inlet filling the moulding cavity with moulding material; effecting hardening of the moulding material within the vessel; and removing the printing cylinder 103, wherein at least part of the injection moulding operation is performed in the presence of an active pressure being applied to the moulding cavity 102. The vessel may comprise a removable centrally located spine and the temperature of the moulding vessel/cavity may be controlled. The printing cylinder may be covered with a diamond-like carbon, DLC, layer and a printing pattern engraved into the printing cylinder prior to covering with the DLC and/or engraved into the DLC layer. A second independent claim to a moulding apparatus for implementing said method, comprising a cylindrical moulding vessel defining a moulding cavity and comprising an inlet for the ingress of moulding material and means for applying an active pressure to the moulding cavity.
Patent GB-2571989-A (GB)
Title: Optical device
Inventor: MARK EDGAR BRAY
IPC: F41G1/38
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: An optical device 10, e.g. a telescopic sight for a rifle, comprises an objective lens 11 defining a focal plane FP and an eyepiece 12 spaced apart therefrom, defining an optical axis OA. The device 10 comprises an optical member 13 having a first planar face 14, arranged on the optical axis OA proximal the focal plane FP and opposing the objective lens 11. Optical member 13 may be a reticle and may retro-reflect. The optical device 10 comprises a filter assembly 100 comprising a notch filter 101 arranged in front of the optical member 13. The notch filter 101 attenuates transmission of electromagnetic radiation having a first wavelength. This may prevent dazzle, and harm to a user. The notch filter 101 is arranged at an oblique angle to the optical axis OA whereby, in use, incident electromagnetic radiation having a predetermined wavelength propagating along the optical axis is reflected by the notch filter 101 away therefrom. The first wavelength and the predetermined wavelength are different. By reflecting radiation away from the axis, retro-reflection of the incident electromagnetic radiation towards a hostile source is reduced, thereby lessening the risk of detection of the optical device.
Patent GB-2572602-A (GB)
Title: Load system
Inventor: Toby Kilham
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: A load system (1, see fig. 1) comprising one or more guides 3 arranged to be fixed in the load space of a vehicle 4 and a trolley 6 , the trolley 6 comprising a platform 2 and a set of wheels 5 arranged to carry the platform when away from the vehicle, the platform and one or more guides being arranged to releasably engage with each other to permit the one or more guides to support the platform when in the vehicle and to permit the platform to slide between a retracted position above the one or more guides, so that the platform may be retracted into the vehicle and an extended position where the platform overhangs the one or more guides, so that the platform may extend out of the vehicle and be cantilevered by the one or more guides, the load system being arranged such that when fixed to a load space in a vehicle, the one or more guides may permit the platform to slide to the extended position where it may overhang the rear of the vehicle sufficiently to permit the wheels of the trolley to be deployed, so that they may support the platform, with the load system being further arranged to permit the platform to then be released from the one or more guides to permit the trolley to be moved away from the vehicle.
Patent GB-2579056-A (GB)
Title: Bootloader verification extension method
Inventor: Nicholas Schutt
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: A verification extension method for a device includes obtaining, in response to a request to verify a signature associated with first data, an asymmetric verifier application from off-device storage. Loading the asymmetric verifier application and executing the asymmetric verifier application to verify the signature associated with the first data using asymmetric-key cryptography. The signature associated with the first data may be a signature of a hash of the first data. The asymmetric verifier application verifies the signature using one or more keys which may be stored in on-device storage, when there is a plurality of keys each of the keys may be associated with a privilege level, the keys may be embedded during manufacture or assembly of the device. By storing the asymmetric verifier application in off-device storage the need to permanently reserve memory on the device for the verifier application may be avoided so that capability or resource constrained devices such as IoT devices can utilise asymmetric-key cryptography.