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Patent GB-2556023-A (GB)
Title: Audio matching
Inventor: JEROME SCHALKWIJK
IPC: G10L19/18
Filed: 2016-08-15
Abstract: An audio matching system 5 captures audio frames and generates coarse and fine query audio fingerprints, matches coarse query fingerprints with subsets of entries in a database 207 and then performs a fine fingerprint match with the individual audio signal, in order to reduce the processing burden. The coarse query fingerprint may be generated by applying a set of filters to the fine query fingerprint, which has a greater bit rate, and is generated from a spectogram.
Patent GB-2543394-A (GB)
Title: Methods and a system for secure data storage
Inventor: Ken Stratford
IPC: G06F21/81
Filed: 2016-08-25
Abstract: Digital storage system 100 comprising: one or more independent digital storage devices 110, each comprising a data storage device 130; a switch 140 for regulating electrical power supply to the/each data storage device; and a security module 124 for activating the switch containing timing restrictions so that the switch may only power the/each data storage device during a time window. The digital storage device(s) may contain the security module and/or switch. The security module may comprise a processor 122, which may control the switch. The security module may receive and validate requests from users for data access to an independent digital storage device; validity may require the request to be made using a virtual private network 160. The security module may comprise a clock to provide the time of an access request. Requests may be validated using encryption protocols for authenticating a users identity; these may be ciphertexts associated with each device or may be biometric-based. Also provided are methods of storage and retrieval of data.
Patent GB-2553817-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle
Inventor: GARY LEE STEPHENSON
IPC: B60R15/00
Filed: 2016-09-15
Abstract: A vehicle 10 having a drivers cab 12, and a vehicle body 14, the vehicle body 14 being divided into a front compartment 16 adjacent the driver's cab 12 and a rear compartment 18. The rear compartment 18 has walls on which is provided at least one hanger device 22 and a floor 24 which is divided into a rear portion 24b and a front portion 24a. The front portion 24a lies between the rear portion 24b and the front compartment 16 and is lower than the rear portion 24b. The front portion 24a of the floor 24 of the rear compartment 18 may be provided with a drain 30. The front compartment 16 may be provided with a plurality of seats 32. Access to the rear compartment 18 may be provided by doors 20a, 20b at the rear of the vehicle 10.
Patent GB-2554429-A (GB)
Title: A method of calibrating a direct laser deposition process
Inventor: JAMES BEVAN
IPC: B23K26/342
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: A method of calibrating laser alignment for a direct laser deposition machine by firing a powder pulse 20 from the powder dispensing nozzle 10 at a surface of a test coupon 40 to create a first circular imprint (100, fig 2), firing a laser beam pulse to create a second imprint (110, fig 2) and creating a first template (120, fig 2) around it, making a concentric second template (130, fig 2) of the same area as the powder imprint where the powder would be if it was aligned, generating an image of the test coupon surface (140, fig 2) and cropping it (142, fig 2) to around the second template and determining whether the overlap area (150, fig 2) between the second template and the first powder imprint is above a predetermined value (fig 4) and generating an alert if it is not. The image may be collected by greyscale and/or as pixels (fig 3) and/or by computer. Aligning and positioning templates may be done by a human. Checking the focal point of the powder nozzle to reduce powder waste and improve build quality and analysis of irregularities in the powder flow are also discussed in the specification. The invention is designed to avoid human determination of alignment in methods such as the marker pen test in the interests of measurability, repeatability, reproducibility, and accuracy.
Patent GB-2555607-A (GB)
Title: A garment
Inventor: Lesley Ann Beach
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2016-11-03
Abstract: A garment is formed from one or more substantially impermeable panels and is intended to cover a wearers body between the waist and thighs. The garment comprises a top edge which is shaped so that the top edge of the rear of the garment extends beyond the top edge of the front of the garment. The top edge of the garment may be convex and the top edge of the front of the garment may be concave. The top edge of the garment may be formed by a waistband 10, 11. The waistband 10, 11 may be formed from one or more panels which are substantially trapezoidal in shape. The garment may also comprise leg bands 12 which may be resiliently stretchable. The garment may be a swim nappy. Also disclosed is method of reducing contamination of a swimming pool by individuals using the pool wearing the garment.
Patent GB-2548003-A (GB)
Title: Pressurized air insert for side impacts
Inventor: SHAIKH AKHLAQUE-E-RASUL
IPC: B62D21/15
Filed: 2017-01-30
Abstract: A frame assembly 12 for a vehicle includes a rocker 16 defining a tubular cavity 24 elongated along an axis. The vehicle frame assembly includes a sealed pressurized insert 28 disposed in the cavity and elongated along the axis. The sealed pressurized insert increases the stiffness of the rocker to decrease likelihood of deformation during an impact of the vehicle, such as a side impact. The insert 28 may be made of rubber and be coupled to a metal reinforcing sleeve 60. Tubular cavity may be defined by inner (56, figure 5) and outer (58)panels. A pair of such rockers 16,18 may be attached to an undercarriage 40 comprising a transmission tunnel 44, floor panels 42, sled runners 46,48 and cross members 50,52 and further defining a battery compartment 54. A pressure sensor may be connected to a processor to detect loss of pressure from the insert which may be pressurized with a gas such as air, oxygen or nitrogen.
Patent GB-2549599-A (GB)
Title: Computer system and method for sandboxed applications
Inventor: EDWARD MICHAEL FRENCH
IPC: G06F21/53
Filed: 2017-03-14
Abstract: A client device 200 downloads a sandboxed application 25 contained within a sandbox 220. The client device is configured to operate a privileged application which is not contained within the sandbox. A relay server 120 external to the client device 200 is arranged to pass messages between the sandboxed application 25 and a privileged application 27 of the client device. The messages maybe filtered for security when they pass through the relay sever 120 and/or on receipt by the privileged application 27, to ensure that the requested operation does not leak information to a malicious attacker, or damage or delete any privileged data on the client device. A content server 110 provides a content application 20 which is downloaded and installed on the client device 200 by the privileged application 27 in response to a request from the sandboxed application 25 received via the relay server 120.
Patent GB-2550662-A (GB)
Title: Longwall system face alignment detection and steering
Inventor: GARETH RIMMINGTON
IPC: E21C35/24
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: System for detecting face alignment and steering of a longwall mining system 100 including a detection device 410 mounted in a maingate roadway 220, and a first indicator device 420 mounted on a shearer 110 of the longwall mining system to indicate a position of the shearer to the detection device. A controller is coupled to the detection device and determines a shearer path of the shearer as it moves along an ore face 240. The shearer path is determined based on a signal from the first indicator device received by the detection device. The controller generates an indication of face alignment based on the shearer path. The detector may be a RADAR, SONAR or LIDAR system.
Patent GB-2571274-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic cell with a superstructure having intermediate legs, suitable for the Hall-Heroult process
Inventor: KASIM NAZEER AHAMAD BASHA
IPC: C25C3/16
Filed: 2018-02-21
Abstract: A super structure 1 for an electrolytic cell is described where the cell may be used in the Hall-Heroult (aluminium production) electrolysis process. The structure comprises a frame, where said frame comprises at least one longitudinal beam 4 with first support members 6, 6', 8, 8', provided at opposite longitudinal ends of said beam. Intermediate support members 20 are located at an intermediate longitudinal location between said ends of said beam. The superstructure has a floating part 45, which is motionless with respect to said beam at least along one direction amongst vertical direction and horizontal direction. However, said part is moveable in operation with respect to the ground. The floating part also has abutment means (Figure 5, 46) where said means cooperate with rest means (Figure 5, 43) which are fixed with respect to the ground. Shims or wedges may also be used between the faces of the abutment mean and rest means to ensure an electrical connection.
Patent GB-2574210-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting joints
Inventor: MARIUSZ WOZNIAK
IPC: H01F6/04
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: A superconducting joint arrangement includes an elongate joint 1 made between superconducting filaments (21, Fig 3) of superconducting wires 2 of one or more superconducting coils 3. The joint is in thermal contact with at least one of the wires between the coils and the joint. This means that excess wire 30 can be provided between the elongate joint and the coils without hindering cooling of the joint.
Patent GB-2561480-A (GB)
Title: Squeeze packer and method of setting a squeeze packer
Inventor: JASON FONG
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A squeeze packer (1) assembly incorporates a built-in setting tool which removes the need for a separate setting tool. The packer comprises a body comprising a mandrel (9), a shuttle sleeve (7), and a stinger (2) assembly which is lowered into the wellbore on the end of tubing (102). The shuttle sleeve is housed within the body and incorporates a latch device in the form of a collet comprising a plurality of resilient fingers (14) to releasably connect to the stinger. A ball seat (15) allows hydraulic setting of slips (3). Additional slips (4) can be set by applying tension on the tubing (fig 4). Once released, the stinger can open and close the shuttle sleeve by reciprocating in and out of the packer as many times as required during cementing operations.
Patent GB-2563770-A (GB)
Title: Method of creating a fragmentation pattern on a warhead
Inventor: PAUL C MANZ
IPC: F42B33/00
Filed: 2017-03-29
Abstract: A method of creating a fragmentation pattern on a warhead comprising ablating material from the interior surface of the warhead according to a pre-defined fragmentation pattern. The pre-defined fragmentation pattern may be effected electronically or with a mask. The ablation may be effected by applying an etchant to the warhead interior surface material.
Patent GB-2573843-A (GB)
Title: Combined screw and rivet
Inventor: COLTEN W BURR
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 2018-11-22
Abstract: The ratchet wrench (e.g. Figure 5) includes a ratchet head 135 with a clearance hole 145 extending there through. A cover plate 155 with an opening 150 is coupled to the ratchet head and encloses contents within the head. The wrench also includes a fastener 100 with a head 105 and a tip 125 at opposing ends, and a threaded shaft 115 in-between. The fastener is coupled to the cover plate at the threads and the tip is deformed in a riveting operation. A method of assembling the ratchet wrench includes performing a riveting operation at a tip of a fastener to secure it to a cover plate and ratchet head. A fastener includes a shaft with first and second opposite ends, threads surrounding the shaft from the first end to the second end, a fastener head proximate the first end, and a tip proximate the second end, the tip adapted to be deformed in a riveting operation.
Patent GB-2572686-A (GB)
Title: Lower part and element for blocking a support element of a steering column
Inventor: CLEMENT THIVIN
IPC: B62D1/187
Filed: 2019-02-25
Abstract: An element 10 for blocking a support of a steering column (40, Figure 4) is provided and cooperates with a lower part (30, Figure 4) having a wall (31, Figure 4) with an orifice (32, Figure 4) and a row of notches (33, Figure 4) extending along an edge of the orifice. Blocking element 10 also cooperates with an upper part (20, Figure 5) of the support element. Blocking element 10 has a first face 11 with at least one row of complementary notches 13 along a first axis X1 and also at least one row of complementary notches 14 along a second axis X2 secant to the first axis X1 (for example at an angle of 70°), where notches 14 along axis X2 have a curved shape. Notches 14 along axis X2 may be raised with respect to notches 13 along axis X1. A second face 12 of blocking element 10 may have a shoulder (16, Figure 3). Also disclosed is a support element with blocking element 10.
Patent GB-2577950-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for debugging devices
Inventor: ARKADIUSZ PAWEL ZALUSKI
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2019-04-04
Abstract: A method of performing web-based interaction with a debug interface of a node device comprises communicatively coupling a host device 30, e.g. a laptop or desktop computer, to a node device 10, e.g. an internet of things (IoT) device. The host runs a web-based interface 50, e.g. in a web browser 40, that, in response to receiving input, communicates command data, e.g. Debug Access Port (DAP) commands, to a debug interface of the node device. The debugger may run on a remote server 80, in the web browser on the host, or in a gateway device connecting the host to the node device. The web-based interface allows the host device to troubleshoot the node device without having to install the debugger on the host.
Patent GB-2582950-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for locating cable body damage of cable
Inventor: LONGLIN WANG
IPC: G01N29/44
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: A method for locating cable body damage comprises determining a vibration mode of the cable, determining a curvature change rate of each point of the vibration mode, and determining a location point at which the curvature change rate is subjected to an abrupt change, the abrupt change location point being indicative of the damage location of the cable body. Determination of the vibration mode comprises exciting the cable body and measuring a vibration acceleration of each point of the cable body. The abrupt change is identified by taking differences between curvature change rates of adjacent points and determining whether a difference is greater than a threshold. The invention improves detection of small damage to a cable body.
Patent GB-2584293-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack controller - safety and reliability of battery pack
Inventor: SANJAY GUPTA
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2019-05-28
Abstract: A battery pack 100 includes multiple series-connected battery modules 200 and a battery pack controller 140. Each group of battery modules 200 includes a switch or relay 133 which switches between connecting the battery module group 200 into the series circuit or bypassing the battery module group 200 thus isolating it from the series circuit. The isolated battery module group 200 has a voltage below the safe extra low voltage (SELV) level. The battery pack controller 140 may operate the switch 133 when the vehicle is switched off, in the event of a crash, or when a battery module 200 is determined to have failed. Battery module failure is determined by monitoring the state of health, impedance, thermal properties, and other factors relating to the battery module 200. The battery modules 200 may be submerged in a dielectric liquid which prevent fire and thermal runaway. Pressure sensors and level sensors are used to monitor the dielectric liquid and to determine whether gas must be released.
Patent GB-2584451-A (GB)
Title: A ballast distributor
Inventor: CONRAD LEAF
IPC: E04G21/00
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: A ballast distributor 10 comprises a conical body 12 for covering a drain pedestal (14, Fig 2), and a lifting mechanism 16 for lifting the ballast distributor 10, where the lifting mechanism 16 is connected to the conical body 12 at an apex 18 of the conical body 12. The lifting mechanism 16 is releasably connected to the conical body 12. The ballast distributor 10 provides a safe solution to the problem of filling ballast (such as stone or concrete) around engineering components such as drain pedestals 14 and drainage rings without the need to have one or more additional workers in a vulnerable position on the component assisting in the filling process. Preferably, the lifting mechanism 16 is releasably connected to the conical body 12. The conical body 12 may comprise a plurality of flat sheets and a strengthening rib 20 connected to a base 22 of the conical body 12.
Patent GB-2573719-A (GB)
Title: Fluidic connector for negative pressure wound therapy
Inventor: SARAH JENNY COLLINSON
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2016-05-18
Abstract: A method of adhering a fluidic connector 110 to a wound dressing 100, the method comprising providing a wound dressing 100 and a fluidic connector 110 wherein the wound dressing comprises a cover layers 220. Wherein in use the fluidic connector 110 is configured to provide negative pressure to the wound dressing through an aperture 229 in the cover layer 220. The fluidic connector 110 comprising a bridge 211 having a proximal end and a distal end and an applicator 180 at the distal end of the bridge 211. The applicator 180 comprises a sealing surface 216 for sealing the fluidic connector to a top surface of cover layer 220. The sealing surface 216 comprising an opening configured to be positioned over the aperture 229 in the cover layer 220 of the wound dressing. A reinforcement (1901, Fig 19A, 2001, Fig 20A) configured to provide additional securement between the fluidic connector and the cover layer. The method comprises adhering the applicator 180 of the fluidic connector to the cover layer 220 of the wound dressing 100 by and adhesive ring or bead (2201, Figure 22) wherein the opening in the sealing surface is positioned over the aperture 229 in the cover layer 220 and such that the reinforcement 1901 is positioned under part or all of the sealing surface 216.
Patent GB-2589367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in optical emission spectrometry
Inventor: PATRICK LANCUBA
IPC: G01N21/15
Filed: 2019-11-29
Abstract: Gas, such as argon or helium purge gas transparent to light in a spectral region analysed by an e.g. spark emission or LIBS spectrometer, flows through spectrometer volume 412 through which light from a sample passes. Light source 410, for instance a vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) source producing < 200nm, or near-infrared (NIR), passes through the gas to a detector 414 where its intensity is detected. This is compared to a setpoint 404 corresponding to a desired transmittance, to produce an error signal E, based on which the gas flow rate is adjusted e.g. to reduce the difference between measured intensity and setpoint. The detector may be a photomultiplier tube, photodiode or CCD device detecting absorption wavelengths of water and/or molecular oxygen. The invention may optimise purge gas consumption and more rapidly stabilise transmittance level for required elemental analysis, i.e. at which impurities e.g. oxygen and water are brought below threshold.
Patent GB-2590360-A (GB)
Title: Structural panel comprising electrically conducting layer
Inventor: ATAOLLAH YOOSEFINEJAD
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2019-12-04
Abstract: The composite structural panel 2300 comprises an electrically conducting layer 2304, a structural layer 2310, and an electrical connector 2302. The electrical connector is integrated into the structural layer and is electrically connected to the electrically conducting layer. The electrical connector also has an exposed connection at the surface of the panel. The composite structural panel may be a structural panel in an aircraft interior. The composite panel may comprise electrical components such as integrated LEDs. The electrically conducting layer and electrical connector may simplify wiring requirements. The panel is manufactured by assembling the various layers and using a moulding process so that the connector is formed in a recess in the structural panel.
Patent GB-2578378-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable combination solid and patterned bedding systems and manufacturing processes
Inventor: MOHIT KUMAR JAIN
IPC: D06P5/30
Filed: 2019-05-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a reconfigurab!e bedding system (10) Including a fitted sheet (40), at least one flat sheet (50), and at least one pillow case (30).. Further a bedding component such as a duvet, duvet cover, or pillow case Is provided having a front fabric (21) and a bade fabric (25) manufactured so that half of each fabric (21, 25) has a uniform color, a solid portion (23, 26), and the other half Includes a pattern, a patterned portion (22, 27), The component can be arranged atop a bed In a variety of layouts with either the soild portion (23, 26) or pattern portion (22, 27) of each fabric (21, 25) visible.
Patent GB-2578050-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a tissue engineering system
Inventor: ROBERT FLITSCH
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2018-06-05
Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for production of tissue structures and organs. In some examples, a clean space facility may be equipped with modelling hardware and software, nanotechnology and microelectronic apparatus, and additive manufacturing equipment to print cells and support matrix to allow cells to grow into tissue structures and organs. Various methods relating to using and producing the tissue engineering system are discussed.
Patent GB-2591506-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system and method
Inventor: ROBERT KEITH JOHN WITHEY
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2020-01-31
Abstract: A method of data storage comprises associating s210 delta colour compression (DCC) metadata with one or more tiles of graphics data, selecting s220 one or more such tiles that are uniform in colour and hence can be accurately represented by the DCC metadata for that tile, and replacing s230 some or all of the graphics data in one or more selected tiles with different data. The tile may belong to a graphical user interface (GUI) element of an image frame. The different data may be data related to foveated rendering of the image frame, alternative or additional graphical data, data related to the operation of a head mounted display (HMD), or data related to a flexible scale rasterization process.
Patent GB-2586670-A (GB)
Title: Decking Board
Inventor: BENJAMIN BLACKWOOD
IPC: E04C2/04
Filed: 2020-02-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a calcium silicate decking board for external use is disclosed which comprises the steps of making of a slurry comprising 50-70 wt% calcareous material (such as calcium hydroxide and quicklime), 15-25 wt% silica-bearing materials (such as sand, fly ash, diatomaceous earth, silicon dust, zeolite, montmorillonite, pyrophyllite, allophane, chlorite mineral, attapulgite), 10-20 wt% of inorganic fillers (such as perlite, wollastonite, mica, talc, calcium carbonate, gypsum), and 6-10 wt% cellulose or glass fibres forming the slurry into a board in a mould carrying out a hydrothermal reaction at a pressure of at least 1MPa, such that the cured material has a flexural strength of 18 – 30MPa.