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Patent GB-2506711-A (GB)
Title: An adaptive beamformer which uses signal envelopes to correct steering
Inventor: HUDSON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H03H21/00
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: This application addresses the problem of performance degradation caused by steering errors in a steered least squares adaptive beamformer 101 of a receive system. The least squaes beamformer may take the form of a linearly-constrained minimum output power (LCMP) beamformer implemented as a generalised sidelobe canceller (GSLC) using the Griffiths-Jim algorithm. The invention monitors the covariance 6 between the envelope of the signal, d, output from the least squares beamformer and the envelope of the signal at an internal point in the least squares algorithm. Preferably the internal point is at the auxiliary inputs Y for controlling filter weights within the least squares algorithm. Based on the covariance estimates, steering corrections 7 are applied to a beam steering vector, S0. The steering corrections also take account of the statistical dependence of the signals themselves. The invention has applications in the fields of wireless signal transmission, radar, optical systems, speech and sonar.
Patent GB-2516099-A (GB)
Title: Viewfinders
Inventor: SIMPSON RICHARD
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A viewfinder arrangement comprises a holder which is configured to be fitted to a smartphone comprising a camera. The viewfinder 10 comprises plural lenses 20, 22 in an afocal configuration. The holder and the viewfinder 10 define co-operating surface profiles whereby the viewfinder 10 is removably held by the holder when the holder is fitted to the smartphone.
Patent GB-2501435-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing a green fluorescent protein
Inventor: INOUYE SATOSHI
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: A process for producing a green fluorescent protein (gFP) comprises reacting a compound of formula (4) with the apoprotein of a calcium-binding photoprotein in the presence of a chelating agent for sequestering a calcium ion or a divalent or trivalent ion substitutable for the calcium ion. R3 is a C1-7 alkyl group which may be substituted with an alicylic group, an alicylic group or an arylakyl having 7-10 carbon atoms. R3 may be benzyl. For example, synthetic gFP was produced from apoaequorin and coelenteramide.
Patent GB-2501445-A (GB)
Title: Incremental class unloading in a region-based garbage collector
Inventor: BURKA PETER W
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2012-02-06
Abstract: A method for incrementally unloading classes using a region-based garbage collector is described. In one embodiment, such a method includes maintaining a remembered set for a class set. The remembered set indicates whether instances of the class set are contained in one or more regions in memory, and in which regions the instances are contained. Upon performing an incremental garbage collection process for a subset of the regions in memory, the method examines the remembered set to determine whether the class set includes instances in regions outside of the subset. If the remembered set indicates that the class set includes instances outside of the subset of regions, the method identifies the class set as "live." This will preclude unloading the class set from the subset of regions. A corresponding computer program product and apparatus are also disclosed herein.
Patent GB-2519957-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid connection device
Inventor: BURKART MICHAEL
IPC: H01R13/00
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A two-part connection device for connecting both a fluid path and an electrical circuit. The electrical line can be used to power a sensor circuit 11 downstream of the connector or it can transmit data signals upstream from the sensing circuit. The electrical connection is contactless in order to avoid short circuits, with an air gap 8 provided between the two parts of the connector. The contactless electrical connector can be an induction coil, an RF or optical transmission or a coupling capacitor. The sensing circuit can be integrally formed with one of the parts of the connector.
Patent GB-2523361-A (GB)
Title: Skin treatment device
Inventor: HILDITCH SHARON
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2014-02-21
Abstract: A skin treatment device is suitable for delivering a therapeutic or cosmetic agent to the skin together with a cooled gaseous stream to relieve pain. The device comprises a handset 10 connected at one end 20 to a gas supply, and a dermal penetration device such as a micro-needle roller 14 for contacting the skin surface in use and delivering a therapeutic or cosmetic agent thereon. A cap 12 partially surrounds the roller so that only some of the micro-needles are exposed at once for contact with the patients skin. The cap 12 and roller 14 may be disposable after use. The therapeutic agent is preferably stored in a removable cartridge 18 which can be retained in the handset 10. The gaseous stream is preferably cooled, oxygen-enriched air, supplied at a temperature of between 8Âº-16ÂºC below ambient. The air is preferably cooled using a peltier cooler (122, fig.4).
Patent GB-2527855-A (GB)
Title: A system, a method, a wearable digital device and a recording device for remote activation of a storage operation of pictorial information
Inventor: PULKKINEN EWA
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-07-17
Abstract: A system, a method, a first wearable digital device 1 and at least a second device 2 comprising recording apparatus for remote activation of a storage operation of pictorial information. The first wearable digital device 1, which may be a smart watch, takes instructions from the user with interface unit 21 and transmits them to external devices via processing unit 21 and memory unit 23 using a wireless signalling unit 5 over wireless link L. The at least one second device 2, which may be a wearable digital camera, is set in a mode of continuous capture of pictorial information and has a wireless signalling system. The first wearable digital device 1 is adapted to issue commands to be sent over wireless link L to the at least one second device 2, to instruct storage of captured images. The at least one second device 2 may be able to store captured data in its data a predetermined period of time before and/or after receiving a storage command.
Patent GB-2531276-A (GB)
Title: An improved sling
Inventor: HANDLEY RICHARD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: A sling 10 comprising fastening components 18, a back panel 12 and two leg panels 14. Each leg panel has a first, smooth fabric layer and a second, knitted layer. The sling may have two intermediate panels 16 connected to the back and leg panels. The intermediate panels may be made of a water draining material. Preferably, the water draining material comprises less than 50 percent of the surface area of the sling. The sling may have steering strips 20 connected to the back panel. The smooth layer and knitted layer may be in direct contact. There may be no additional layers. A method for creating a sling, comprising attaching together a back panel, two leg panels connected to the back panel, and one or more fastening components. The method may include placing the smooth layer and knitted layer in direct contact, and may not have any additional layers.
Patent GB-2520636-A (GB)
Title: Heat treatment for removal of bauschinger effect or to accelerate cement curing
Inventor: WILAMOWITZ ELISABETH
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: Materials are delivered within an expanded string before the string is subsequently compressively loaded such that the heat given off by the reaction of the delivered materials raises the fluid temperature in the recently expanded string to temperatures in a range of about 150-300 degrees Centigrade. The materials can be separated for delivery and then allowed to contact to initiate the reaction. Alternatively the materials can be delivered in separate conveyances for more immediate start of the exothermic reaction at the needed location or locations. To the extent there is curing cement about the expanded tubular, then the heat generated also reduces curing time to full setup of the sealing material. The applied heat counteracts or eliminates the Bauschinger effect.
Patent GB-2533385-A (GB)
Title: Assignment of tenancy to devices
Inventor: SZYMON SASIN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: Across a network differently managed or owned devices may belong to shared or separate domains or tenancies. In the present invention a device (70) provides an identifier to a bootstrapping server (72). In one embodiment the bootstrap server then provides information to the device to enable it to register with a device server (74), with the tenancy being assigned with the device server information. In other embodiments the device server requests the device tenancy information from the bootstrap server when the device registers with the device server (fig. 7a, not shown) ; the bootstrap server sends tenancy information to the device server after receiving the device identifier and before the device registers with the device server (fig. 8a, not shown) ; or the bootstrap server sends the device identifier to the device server and requests the device server to obtain tenancy information for the device prior to registration (fig. 9a, not shown).
Patent GB-2524161-A (GB)
Title: Trailer having a solar generator
Inventor: SHINKLE AUSTIN
IPC: H02S10/40
Filed: 2015-02-06
Abstract: A trailer 10 adapted to be coupled with a tractor 12, the trailer having a solar generator 14, an energy converter 16 connected with the solar generator and a first electrical connector 18 electrically connected with the energy converter and adapted to be coupled with a respective second electrical connector 20 of the tractor, wherein the first and second electrical connectors allow energy transfer from the trailer to the tractor when in a connected status, wherein the energy converter is adapted to convert electrical energy supplied from the solar generator and to make the converted electric energy available at the first electrical connector by providing a voltage at the first electrical connector and wherein the energy converter is adapted to detect the connected status and to provide the voltage in the connected status only.
Patent GB-2535462-A (GB)
Title: A fan
Inventor: LIAM CRAIG BARCLAY
IPC: F04F5/44
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A fan assembly comprising: a body comprising an air inlet 22, an air outlet 74, and means 92 for generating an air flow through the body, the body comprising a lower body section 52 and an upper body section 50, the upper body section housing the means for generating the air flow and the lower body section housing a control circuit 62 for controlling the means for generating the air flow; and a nozzle (fig. 1; 16) for receiving the air flow from the body and for emitting the air flow, wherein the lower body section comprises an outer wall 53 and an inner wall 55, the outer wall and inner wall defining an outer cavity 57 surrounding an inner cavity 59, and wherein the control circuit is located within the inner cavity surrounded by the inner wall. The inner cavity may be provided with drainage holes 41 on an inclined floor 43.
Patent GB-2535765-A (GB)
Title: Embedded magnetic component transformer device
Inventor: QUINN ROBERT KNELLER
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A power electronics device or a method of making the same, comprises: an insulating substrate 305 including a cavity 302; a magnetic core 304 located in the cavity; first and second electrical windings passing through the substrate 305 and disposed around first and second, respective, sections of the magnetic core 304 and wherein the first electrical winding 310 includes a first terminal 313 connected to one end of a first winding portion 311 with the other end connected to a tap terminal 314 which is also connected to an end of a second winding portion 312 which has its other end connected to a second terminal 315 and wherein a first transistor TR1 is operated to energise the first winding portion 311 and a second transistor TR2 is operated to energise the second winding portion 312 and in operation the winding portions are energise alternately and at least one of the turns of the first winding portion 311 is interleaved between turns of the second winding portion 312. Also disclosed is an alternative device where the first and second transistors TR1, TR2 overlap the first electrical winding 310 and where the overlapping area of the first transistor TR1 and the first electrical winding is bigger than that of the second transistor TR2.
Patent GB-2536255-A (GB)
Title: Moulding material for composite panels
Inventor: DANIEL THOMAS JONES
IPC: C08J5/24
Filed: 2015-03-10
Abstract: The present. invention describes a prepreg for the manufacture of fibre reinforced resin matrix composite materials, the prepreg comprising: a surface film comprising a thermosetting resin and a particulate filler material dispersed therein, and a fibrous layer on which the surface film is disposed, the fibrous layer comprising a plurality of non-woven carbon fibres which are substantially randomly oriented, wherein the fibrous layer has interstices between the carbon fibres dimensioned for absorbing at least a portion of the thermosetting resin during a resin infusion step and filtering at least a portion of the particulate filler material in the surface film to remain in the surface film during the resin infusion step. The thermosetting resin may be epoxy, the particulate filler may be talc and the composite panels can be high performance automotive body panel parts.
Patent GB-2540380-A (GB)
Title: Phyto-plasmic liquids and photo protoplasmic carcinogens
Inventor: WARREN DAVID WALSH
IPC: G21G1/06
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: A Phyto Plasmic Liquid comprises one of seventeen chemical liquids that have the ability to carry an energy charge as well as they have the ability to generate a self-sustaining charge. They also have the ability to generate energy by balancing neutron energy from a cataclysmic atomic event. Phyto-plasmic liquids may be used in the medical, engineering and energy production industries.
Patent GB-2540962-A (GB)
Title: A Method of operating a pedal cycle having an electro-mechanical drive arrangement
Inventor: LINAN GONG
IPC: B62M6/45
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: An electrically assisted pedal cycle has an electro-mechanical drive arrangement mounted within the rear hub. The drive arrangement includes a continuously variable ratio transmission system comprising an epicyclic gear set including a sun gear 12 in mesh with a plurality of planet gears 14. The planet gears 14 are mounted to rotate about respective planet shafts carried by a common carrier 201 and are in mesh with an annulus gear 22 which is fixed to the hub member. The annulus gear 20 rotates with a rotor 36 of an output electrical machine 110 and the sun gear rotates a rotor 32 of an input electrical machine. The electrical connections of the stators 34, 38 of the two electrical machines are connected by a controller arranged to control the transmission of power from one electrical machine to the other. A one way clutch is also provided within the hub. In use the current generated by the input electrical machine is used to sense movement of the pedals such that electrical power from a battery can be fed to the output machine to assist pedaling. The drive arrangement automatically varies the transmission ratio between the pedals and real wheel in response to the torque applied to pedals by the user.
Patent GB-2526744-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle camera
Inventor: FIEGERT KINGSLEY
IPC: B62J11/00
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A bicycle camera (10) comprising a housing (12) mountable to a seat post (14) of a bicycle (15). A camera (24) is provided within the housing (12) and a tail light (26) is provided within the housing (12) such that when the housing (12) is secured to the seat post (14), the tail light (26) provides illumination directed rearwardly of the bicycle (15) and the camera (24) is directed rearwardly of the bicycle (15) to capture images.
Patent GB-2532693-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush dispensing dentifrice
Inventor: Sian Elizabeth Ellingworth
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a toothbrush comprising an elongate body with a dentifrice chamber and a cleaning head. Ideally the toothbrush is electric. The neck is moveable axially. The axial movement of the neck causes dentifrice to exit the chamber to contact the bristles. Advantages of the toothbrush are that a precise amount of dentifrice to be dispensed onto the brushes and an optional nightlight is provided in a charging station or cradle.
Patent GB-2535899-A (GB)
Title: Resilient mounting
Inventor: ERIC WOODHOUSE
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2011-03-28
Abstract: A resilient mounting 13 for securing a mountable object such as a sign to a support, the resilient mounting comprising a body 17 of elastomeric material having two end regions 18, 19 between which the body of elastomeric material defines a through-passage 30 suitable for a power transmission cable. The body having a cross-sectional shape which, as considered in a plane perpendicular to the direction in which the through-passage extends, is of greater size in one direction than in another direction at right angles to said one direction, and the size of said cross-sectional shape at a central region between ends of the mounting being smaller in each of said two directions than at each of the ends of the mounting. The body may be substantially rectangular and an end of the mounting may be part-cylindrical in shape. The ends of the body may comprise a metal attachment member 27.
Patent GB-2549468-A (GB)
Title: Protection valve
Inventor: RALPH LEECH
IPC: F04C28/28
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A protection valve 20 for protecting an upstream vacuum chamber 14 from a downstream vacuum pump 16. The valve has an actuator 36 which is co-operable with the valve member 22 and shaft 28 to define a first position and valve condition in which the valve member is sealed against the valve seat 24 and a second position in which the valve member is able to move from a first to second valve condition in response to pressure differences between the chamber and pump. There may be a control so that the actuator can be activated or deactivated in response to operation of the downstream vacuum pump. There may be a biasing member 38 arranged to bias the actuator to a first position when it is inactive. There may also be a valve biasing member to bias the valve member to the second open valve condition when the pressure difference between the chamber and pump exceeds a biasing force of the valve biasing member. The actuator may be a solenoid and comprise a sleeve for receiving the shaft of the valve member.
Patent GB-2536581-A (GB)
Title: Electronic apparatus and control method thereof
Inventor: SHUICHIRO MATSUSHIMA
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprising a certification means configured to certificate, verify or authorise S401, S404 a mounted battery, and a control means configured such that, if an instruction to execute video editing or moving image editing processes S412 is given before certification processing by the certification means is completed (battery certification flag is off), the editing process is not executed before the certification processing is completed, and if an instruction to execute second processing is given before the certification processing is completed, the second processing is executed before the certification processing is completed. In an embodiment, the device is a camera. Image and video editing uses a high power load and could cause issue if the power is cut before the process is finished. Therefore it is not allowed before the battery has been verified. Second procedures such as image S407 or video S408 capture are allowed to be executed without waiting for the certification. This prevents missed photo opportunities. A confirmation screen may warn the user that certification of the battery has failed.
Patent GB-2558175-A (GB)
Title: Safety barrier
Inventor: CHARLES JAIYEOLA
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: A personnel protection system for a flatbed truck or trailer having a bed to receive goods for transport comprises a plurality of personnel platforms 2, moveable between a stowed position 2B in which the platform is located substantially within the periphery of the bed 6 to an operational position where the platforms extend from the edge of the truck bed. The platforms may be slidably mounted in channels 4 of beams 3 which extend across the bed, said platforms having legs (9, figures 5 and 6) which may be withdrawn from the depth of the platforms when they are in their in-use positions so as to extend to a ground surface. The platforms may also be provided with pivotally mounted posts (16, figure 12) which lie parallel to a face of the platforms when not in use, but which can be pivoted into an upright position so as to provide, in conjunction with an extendable sheet material (18), a personnel barrier.
Patent GB-2542270-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vaporiser system
Inventor: IAN MURISON
IPC: A24F40/65
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An electronic cigarette vaporiser system including a cartridge 20 designed to provide a liquid or other substance for the electronic vaporiser system, the cartridge including a chip 32 that stores data related to the batch number of the substance stored in the cartridge 20, and the cartridge being adapted to be inserted into or form an integral part of the electronic vaporiser system. The electronic vaporiser system reads the data from the chip 32 and compares that data with stored data and, depending on the result of that comparison, either prevents or permits use of that substance. The data stored can relate to batch number, shelf life, date of manufacture or other identifying features. The vaporiser or storage case can deny operation of the fluid transfer system on the cartridge if the ID is denied or flagged by the remote server.
Patent GB-2540071-A (GB)
Title: Distributed nondestructive structural defects detection in slickline cables
Inventor: HUA XIA
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2014-06-16
Abstract: In some embodiments, a distributed nondestructive inspection method for slickline cable structural defect detection transmits a light pulse along an optical waveguide in the slickline cable. A reflected light signal is 5 received from the optical waveguide in response to the light pulse. Defects can then be determined in the slickline cable based on variations in scattering intensity, phase shift, specific spectral signature, power spectral density, strain amplitude, and/or transmission loss of the reflected light signal as compared to the light pulse.
Patent GB-2554752-A (GB)
Title: Grommet for sealing a tube, electric device, and method for sealing a tube of an electric device
Inventor: ALES FILIPEC
IPC: H02G15/013
Filed: 2016-10-10
Abstract: A grommet 20 suitable for sealing a tube 16 and supporting at least one wire 14 arranged inside the tube, the grommet comprises a sealing body 20 suitable for filling a part of a space between the at least one wire and an inner wall 30 of the tube, wherein the sealing body comprises a separate through-hole 21 for each wire, and further comprising at least one sealing ring 25 suitable for sealing a remaining space 38 between the sealing body and the inner wall, wherein each sealing ring is arranged at an outer circumference 24 of the sealing body and wherein each sealing ring is made of an elastic material and is shorter than the sealing body. In one embodiment the sealing ring has a triangular cross-section. The grommet and the sealing ring may be a single piece formed from the same material. An inner sealing ring may also be included inside each through-hole filling the space between the wire and the inner walls of the through-hole.