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Patent GB-2512789-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell vehicle
Inventor: IKEYA KENGO
IPC: B60H1/22
Filed: 2012-07-17
Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle is configured such that: the vehicle is provided with an air-cooled fuel cell stack and heat pump air conditioning device; in the heat pump air conditioning device, a compressor, internal heat exchanger, expansion valve, and external heat exchanger are disposed in a refrigerant circulation path in that order; the external heat exchanger includes a cooling external heat exchanger and a heating external heat exchanger; the air-cooled fuel cell stack, cooling external heat exchanger, and heating external heat exchanger are disposed in the front part of the vehicle; and the heating external heat exchanger is heated by outside air obtained after cooling the air-cooled fuel cell stack. An intake duct and exhaust duct are attached to the front and rear of the air-cooled fuel cell stack, respectively, and when viewed from the front of the vehicle, the intake duct and cooling external heat exchanger are disposed at the front side part of the vehicle in a state so as to not overlap each other. The heating external heat exchanger is disposed at the rear part of the exhaust duct. The air conditioning performance of the heat pump air conditioning device can be improved by the above, and the operability of the air-cooled fuel cell stack can also be improved.
Patent GB-2518736-A (GB)
Title: An overhead conveyor, a carriage for an overhead conveyor and a method for conveying product along an overhead conveyor
Inventor: CONCANNON JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B65G9/00
Filed: 2014-07-29
Abstract: An overhead conveyor carriage 1 features a high grade engineering plastic wheel 10. The plastic may be Nylatron MC901. Also disclosed is a corresponding overhead conveyor system and method of usage. Use of a plastic wheel 10 may avoid the rust problems of previous metal wheels.
Patent GB-2520834-A (GB)
Title: Ramp
Inventor: MORRISH GERALD DAVID
IPC: E04F11/00
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: The height adjustable ramp 1 comprises a down-turned lip 25 depending from or proximal its uppermost lateral end 8 which comprises at least one aperture 26, and a plate comprising at least one aperture which is dimensioned such that when the lip and plate are connected the apertures align and a contact end of the plate extends beyond the distal end of the lip. The apertures may be vertically and horizontally spaced and in diagonal rows. The plate may be L-shaped, both sections of the L having apertures. The lip and ramp may be integrally formed or separate. The ramp may have an upper surface comprising a recess 3 adapted to receive a mat. Also claimed is a ramp having an upper surface comprising a recess for receiving a mat. The recess may have transverse and lateral side walls and a mat may be placed within it.
Patent GB-2525284-A (GB)
Title: Steam reforming
Inventor: CHLAPIK KENNETH
IPC: C01B3/40
Filed: 2015-02-17
Abstract: An apparatus for the steam reforming of hydrocarbons comprises a steam reformer having an inlet 16 for a gas mixture comprising hydrocarbon (e.g. natural gas), an outlet 24 for a reformed gas mixture, and a plurality of vertical tubes 17 in communication with the inlet through which the gas mixture may pass, and to which heat transfer is transferred by means of a hot gas flowing around the tubes in a heated exchange zone 12, wherein the tubes contain a particulate steam reforming catalyst in the heat exchanger adjacent to the outlet and a structured steam reforming catalyst in the heat exchange zone adjacent the inlet. The steam reformer may be a top fired steam reformer or a side fired steam reformer in which the hot gas is provided by combusting a fuel gas using a plurality of burners disposed either at the top end or along the length of the tubes. A process for steam reforming of hydrocarbons using the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2519492-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting surveillance camera PTZ tours based on historical incident data
Inventor: TINE STEVEN D
IPC: G08B13/196
Filed: 2013-09-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide a PTZ tour to a camera is provided herein. During operation, a processor extracts historical incident data and generates an incident heat map of an area based on the historical incident data. A camera viewshed is determined and utilized along with the incident heat map to generate a PTZ tour for a camera.
Patent GB-2519726-A (GB)
Title: Discriminating pulse types
Inventor: BARLOW WILLIAM
IPC: G01T3/00
Filed: 2013-09-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for discriminating between different types of pulses (2, 4) output by a radiation detection system; comprising performing the discriminating based on the different respective shapes of the different types of pulses(2, 4). The discriminating may comprise: receiving (s2; s22) the output pulses (2, 4); generating (s12, s14; s32, s34) respective template pulses for the types of pulses to be discriminated; and determining (s16, s36) correlations (125, 136) between the shapes of the received pulses and the template pulses; differing levels of correlation determined for the respective different types of pulses providing the discrimination between the types of pulses. The discriminating may further comprise detecting (s6; s26) the presence of the received output pulses (2, 4) and performing normalising.
Patent GB-2538740-A (GB)
Title: A lock
Inventor: DAVID CHAPMAN
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: A lock for securing a wheeled object to a support structure comprising: a lock arm 12 to be attached to a wheel of the wheeled object such that the lock arm extends substantially in a travel direction of the wheel; a lock arm receiver 1111 to be secured to the support structure and to receive part of the lock arm; and a lock mechanism 1121 for either preventing the lock arm from being removed or allowing removal. The arm may have a hook portion 121 for reception in a slot in the receiver. The receiver may be secured to the support surface, e.g. the floor or wall via a mounting member 131/133. The arm may be secured to the wheel via a mounting arrangement 122 and adhesive may be used to secure this to the wheel. The wheeled object may be a tool box, medical stand or trolley or cabinet and the lock can prevent theft.
Patent GB-2538786-A (GB)
Title: Infant carrier
Inventor: Farzana Akhtar
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 2015-05-28
Abstract: An infant carrier has a seat 10 for an infant, and may fold between a retracted position where it is useable as a car seat to an extended position where it may be used as a stroller by extending legs 30, 40 which are biased towards the extended position by a biasing means (52, 54, 56, fig. 7) which may comprise a gas spring. The legs are releasably fixable in at least the retracted position. Preferably the biasing means provides enough force to overcome the weight of the seat, allowing the seat to expand. In some embodiments, the legs match the curvature of the underside of the seat, such that the support legs lie alongside the underside of the seat in the retracted position.
Patent GB-2525517-A (GB)
Title: Topical preparation for pain relief
Inventor: GREENSPAN MICHAEL HARVEY
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2013-12-06
Abstract: A composition for pain relief including synergistically effective amounts of an amino benzoate local anesthetic, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and ethoxydiglycol. A method of treating pain, by applying the composition to skin in an area of pain, and blocking nerve signals. A method of improving range of motion in an individual, by applying the composition to skin, relieving pain, and allowing the individual to have an improved range of motion at an area of pain.
Patent GB-2531641-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for analyzing fluid from a separator
Inventor: LAURENCE FRASER
IPC: G01F25/00
Filed: 2015-09-01
Abstract: A method for analyzing the reliability of a measured volumetric flow rate of a fluid in a gas line of a gasliquid separator, the method including measuring a gas volume fraction of the fluid in the gas line, comparing the measured gas volume fraction of the fluid to a threshold gas volume fraction level, and determining whether the measured volumetric flow rate is reliable based on the comparison. Also claimed is an apparatus comprising a gas-liquid separation vessel; a gas line to receive gas-containing fluid from the separation vessel; a Coriolis meter coupled to the gas line to measure mass flow rate; and an analysis system for calculating a volumetric flow rate using the mass flow rate, and for determining a component volume fraction to verify accuracy of the volumetric flow rate. Also claimed is a method comprising routing a multiphase fluid into a separator, separating it into two fluids, routing the first fluid into a gas line, determining a gas volume fraction of the first fluid, measuring a flow rate of the first fluid, and using the gas volume fraction to assess quality of the flow rate measurement.
Patent GB-2532570-A (GB)
Title: Fast curing compositions
Inventor: CHRIS HARRINGTON
IPC: C08L63/00
Filed: 2015-09-21
Abstract: An epoxy resin formulation containing a curative, such as a urea based curing agent, which epoxy resin formulation can be cured at 150°C to 95% cure in no more than 150 seconds, and can be cured at 120°C to 95% cure in no more than 4 minutes. This results in a cured resin having a Tg no greater than 140°C wherein the formulation further contains a mould release agent, selected from one or more of alpha linoleic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid and palmitic acid. Also disclosed is an epoxy resin formulation containing a curative, and a mould release agent, the epoxy resin formulation comprising a phase angle below 30o when cured at 120oC for less than 600 seconds, and when cured at 130oC for less than 350 seconds. Further disclosed, is a prepreg comprising fibrous reinforcement and the epoxy resin formulation and use of the prepreg.
Patent GB-2543091-A (GB)
Title: A topical herbal healing formulation
Inventor: KERRI-ANNE CARLENE WELLER
IPC: A61P17/08
Filed: 2015-10-09
Abstract: A topical herbal formulation is disclosed that is particularly suitable for the treatment of wounds and a process for the manufacture thereof. More specifically, a topical wound-healing herbal formulation is disclosed comprising gotu kola (Centella asiatica), greater plantain (Plantago major), figwort (Scrophularia nodosa), yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and Pau d'Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa). The formulation may further comprise Echinacea and Dragons blood (Croton lechleri). The herbal formulation has both anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. The formulation is particularly effective and has been found to have a synergistic healing effect in the treatment of horse wounds, preventing the formation or raised hairless scars and promoting hair regrowth in the horse without the need for the introduction of an extracellular matrix. The formulation is also suitable for the treatment of general skin disorders in humans including, but not limited to, eczema and nappy rash.
Patent GB-2528412-A (GB)
Title: Integrated computational element-based optical sensor network and related methods
Inventor: FREESE ROBERT P
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: An optical sensor network utilizing Integrated Computational Elements ("ICE") provides the capability to measure chemical compositions in a variety of application environments in real-time. In one exemplary application, the network comprises a plurality of ICE modules distributed throughout a downhole well environment. The ICE modules are communicably coupled to a computer station which controls the operation and power consumption of the ICE modules. The computer station may selectively activate and deactivate one or more of the ICE modules to regulate power consumption and/or may select the optimal ICE modules to activate at any given time.
Patent GB-2547438-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating a video field/frame
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD SHEPHERD
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 2016-02-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a video field Rk, 125, within a video field sequence R of NR video fields, comprises determining a temporal alignment parameter CRk indicative of a temporal alignment of a start time Tck (e.g., a fractional component) of a conversion time interval Ck within a sequence C of NR conversion time intervals, 135, with respect to a source video frame Si, 115, within a source video frame sequence S; the sequence C of conversion time intervals comprises a duration equal to a duration Ps of the source video frame sequence S. A source video frame from the source video frame sequence S from which to generate the video field Rk is then determined based at least partly on the temporal alignment parameter, and the video field Rk is generated from the determined source video frame. The source frame used may be determined based on comparison of the temporal alignment parameter with a threshold Z (Figure 5).
Patent GB-2534730-A (GB)
Title: Transportable body
Inventor: BENJAMIN JOHN MACLEAN
IPC: B62D27/02
Filed: 2014-09-11
Abstract: A mobile or transportable body (10) that can be moved or transported by motive power, the body having a floor (12), front and rear ends, opposing side walls (14, 16) and a roof (20); wherein the floor (12) and each side wall (14, 16) are each formed from at least one panel; the floor (12) has opposing side edges, each side edge having an edge profile defining a plurality of laterally extending projections (36); each side wall has an upper edge and a lower edge and each side wall lower edge has a plurality of spaced projection receiving sections (50) located towards the lower edge, the floor side edge projections (36) are received within the projection receiving sections (50) of the side walls (14, 16) so as to engage the side walls with the floor (12).
Patent GB-2541770-A (GB)
Title: Coupling device, particularly for coupling damping apparatus on a test frame of a test arrangement and test arrangement with the coupling device
Inventor: KLAUS OSTERHAGE
IPC: G01M17/04
Filed: 2016-05-18
Abstract: The coupling device 11 comprises a receiving portion (12, Fig. 4c) and adjustment portion 13, wherein the receiving portion is designed to receive the adjustment portion and couple the adjustment portion with the test frame (5, Fig. 4c). The adjustment portion includes a coupling interface 19 for connecting to the damper or gas spring, wherein the coupling interface is variably configurable relative to the receiving portion. The adjustment portion may comprise a detent 27 or protrusion for engaging with a recess (28, Fig. 4c) in the receiving portion to allow sliding motion of the adjustment portion and coupling interface along a rail. The coupling interface may define a coupling point P1 and may be moved in at least two rotational degrees of freedom such that the coupling point remains fixed in position throughout rotation. The adjustment device may comprise a foot 15 which is rotatable about a first rotational axis B and a neck rotatable about a second rotational axis C. The foot and the neck may form a kinematic chain.
Patent GB-2543409-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic sensor having a diaphragm and an electroacoustic transducer
Inventor: MATTHIAS KARL
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: The acoustic transducer 1 comprises a diaphragm 2 having two mutually opposing surfaces which is configured to vibrate in an operating frequency of the acoustic sensor 1. One electroacoustic driver 3 is disposed on one of the opposing surfaces of the diaphragm 2 and converts an electric signal into a mechanical vibration in order to induce the diaphragm 2 to vibrate in the operating frequency. The centre of gravity (SP2) of the single electroacoustic transducer 3 is located remote from a centre of gravity (SP1) of the diaphragm 2. The thickness of the diaphragm may vary across its area (fig 4). The arrangement is said to make shaping the directivity of the transducer easier.
Patent GB-2546185-A (GB)
Title: Mounting plate apparatus, systems and methods
Inventor: SEAN PAUL KNIGHT
IPC: E21B47/017
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system may include a substantially flat mounting plate having a first inset portion to receive a circuit board, and a second inset portion to receive an electronic component. A lower level of the second inset portion defines the first end of a post extending in a vertical direction away from the mounting plate to terminate in a second end, and the second end of the post is shaped to receive a fastener. The second end of the post may be used to secure a cap, and thus the electronic component, to the plate. Additional apparatus and systems, as well as methods, are disclosed.
Patent GB-2561163-A (GB)
Title: Control systems and image sensors
Inventor: VIACHESLAV CHESNOKOV
IPC: H04N5/355
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: Imaging device control system (Fig. 1), comprising: image sensor; image processor; focus controller. Image sensor 202 comprising: pixels array 124, each pixel comprising at least two sub-pixels 126; colour filter array (RGB) comprising pattern of filter elements; first plurality C1, C4, C5, C8 of sub-pixels to capture first pixel data with first exposure; second plurality C2, C3, C6, C7 of sub-pixels to capture second pixel data, with second exposure. Image processor to output data representing at least part of output image, based on data from first set of sub-pixels, which comprises: sub-pixels of first plurality; sub-pixels of second plurality. Focus controller to generate focus control signal, based on focus data from second set of sub-pixels, which comprises: sub pixels of first plurality. Image sensor (Fig. 5) comprising pixels of two types: first type comprising sub-pixels for first and second exposure, which are different; second type (different to that of first type) comprising sub pixels for third and fourth exposure, which are different. Control system (Fig. 9) where: first set data (mixture first and second plurality sub-pixels) feed into image processor; second set (only first plurality) feed into focus control; third set (only second plurality) feed into focus control too.
Patent GB-2562111-A (GB)
Title: Methods and devices associated with a wake up signal in a radio access network
Inventor: ROY RON
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: A method for enabling a wireless communication device to operate in a radio access network, which may be an LTE network, where the device receives a signal to wake the device, comprising an OFDM signal 200 of adaptive length mapped across one frequency domain resource block and at least one time domain symbol 202. Mapping may occur in a frequency-first manner which may transmit at different times for each device or group of devices. The sequence may be used for synchronisation and may comprise at least one of a symbol and sub-frame index for the device. The sequence may be a Zadoff-Chu sequence and may be multiplexed in a code domain, multiplied by an orthogonal sequence, which may be a factor from a Hadamard matrix and may be a discrete Fourier transform spread sequence. The sequence may repeat to improve reception and may wake-up a blind decoding of a narrowband control channel.
Patent GB-2563007-A (GB)
Title: A deployable headrest
Inventor: MATTHEW LECK
IPC: B60N2/874
Filed: 2017-05-24
Abstract: The headrest assembly 10 comprises a headrest 12 slidably coupleable to a seat 20 such that the headrest 12 is movable from a stowed position within a seat back 20a of the seat, to a deployed position, in which the headrest 12 extends from the seat back 20a. The headrest 12 is expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state such that the headrest 12 has a thickness that is larger in the expanded state than in the collapsed state. The headrest 12 is retractable into the stowed position in the seat back 20a when in the collapsed state. The headrest assembly 12 may comprise a collapsible structure which may comprise a flexible membrane 14 (figure 2c) and a plurality of wedge-shaped members 16 (figure 2c) having non-parallel surfaces. The headrest assembly 10 may comprise one or two actuators 40,42 (figure 2c) arranged to cause a bottom end of the front portion 12a of the headrest 12 to move upwards relative to the back portion 12b so the headrest 12 moves into the expanded state.
Patent GB-2563049-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for holding a device attached to a handlebar
Inventor: JUKKA MANNI
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2017-06-01
Abstract: An arrangement suitable for holding a wristband device 30 attached to a handlebar 38, such as a bicycle handlebar, comprises a holder 20 and a strap 35 of a stretchable material forming an elastic strap loop. The holder 20 comprises a plate-like middle portion 31 having a flat surface on the top side to support the housing of said electronic device, and a first recess (23 figure 2) on the opposite bottom side for interfacing with a handlebar 38. It also comprises first and second bent outer portions 32 attached to opposite ends of said middle portion 31 adapted to support at least part of said wristband 36 of said electronic device 30, and a pair of second recesses 24a, 34b formed on the top side of said middle portion 31 at its opposite ends between the middle portion 31 and said outer portions 32, respectively. The holder 20 is attached to the handlebar 38 with the first recess 23 mating with the handlebar 38 and the elastic strap loop 35 wrapped around the handlebar 38 with a first end fitted in a first recess 34a of said pair of second recesses and the other end of said strap fitted in the second recess 34b of said pair of second recesses. Friction pads may be provided on the flat face and/or in the first recess.
Patent GB-2563594-A (GB)
Title: Releasable connector for a vehicle
Inventor: Shaun Jason Roberts
IPC: B60R9/12
Filed: 2017-06-19
Abstract: A releasable connector 10 has a shaft 110 with a threaded shaft portion for forming a connection and a splined shaft portion. A handle 130 has a first splined handle surface and is axially moveable relative to the shaft between first and second positions. In the second position the first splined handle surface is engaged with the splined shaft portion so rotation of the handle causes rotation of the shaft. The releasable connector has biasing means to bias the handle towards the first position. A cover 160 is selectively moveable to a first configuration in which the cover engages the handle to maintain the handle in the second position and inhibit rotation of the handle relative to the cover. This may be achieved by engagement between a second splined handle surface and a splined cover surface. In the first configuration the cover may prevent manual access to the handle. Also disclosed is a rack with the abovementioned connector, and said rack may be a bicycle rack or have towing connection means. Also disclosed is a vehicle connection socket comprising a threaded bore formed in a crush can and a bumper armature fixed relative to the crush can.
Patent GB-2563907-A (GB)
Title: Shower door hinge assembly
Inventor: SCOTT ANTHONY DAVIS
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A hinge assembly comprises a first hinge member 106 having a first body portion for attachment to a first 102 panel and a first neck portion. The first body portion lies at least partially within a recessed region of the first panel such that the hinge axis lies within a footprint of the first panel. The hinge assembly further comprises a second hinge member 108 having a second body portion for attachment to the second panel such that the hinge axis lies outside a footprint of the second panel 104, and a second neck portion is rotatably connected to the first neck portion. The neck portions are narrower than the body portions and shaped to prevent the hinge members from colliding as the panels rotate. Also claimed is a hinge assembly comprising one or more stop-pads (120, Figure 6) attached to a first or second hinge member to prevent contact between surfaces of the hinge members as they rotate towards each other.