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Patent GB-2567405-A (GB)
Title: A force sensitive resistor
Inventor: KEMAL DERVISH
IPC: G01L1/20
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A sole 100 for a shoe comprises: a toe region 28 for supporting a user's toes; a forefoot region 26 for supporting the forefoot; a midfoot region 24 for supporting the arch; and a heel region 22 for supporting the heel. A plurality of force sensors 10 are distributed throughout the sole 100 and comprise: a first lateral row of force sensors 10 in the toe region 28; a second lateral row of force sensors 10 in the forefoot region 26; a first longitudinal row of force sensors along the inner side of the sole 100 from the heel region 22 to the midfoot region 24; and a second longitudinal row of force sensors along the outer side of the sole 100 from the heel region 22 to the midfoot region 24. Some of the sensors 40 are elongate in shape (see figure 8) and the outermost sensor in a lateral row of sensors. A central sealed region 3 may be situated between the first and second longitudinal rows.
Patent GB-2554515-A (GB)
Title: Providing relevant video scenes in response to a video search query
Inventor: Sachin Soni
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2017-07-20
Abstract: A method for providing relevant video scenes in response to a video search query comprises identifying a plurality of key frames of a media object (e.g., digital photos, digital audio, slideshow presentation, text, and/or any other type of digital media data), and detecting one or more content features (e.g. an object, a person, an activity, an image type, an emotion, an animal, scenery, a geographic location, a structure, a color) represented in the plurality of key frames. Based on the one or more detected content features, associating tags indicating the detected content features with the plurality of key frames of the media object. In response to receiving a search query including search terms, comparing the search terms with the tags of the selected key frames, identifying a selected key frame that depicts at least one content feature related to the search terms, and providing a preview image of the media item depicting the at least one content feature. In addition to identifying content features within key frames of video content, the media system can also determine confidence values for each identified content feature.
Patent GB-2566054-A (GB)
Title: Methods, telecommunication switches and computer programs for processing call setup signalling
Inventor: DUNCAN ARCHER
IPC: H04M3/436
Filed: 2017-08-31
Abstract: A method of processing call setup signalling at a telecommunications switch, the switch receives call setup signalling, comprising at least a caller ID. The telecommunications switch is connected via a plurality of trunks which connect the telecommunications switch to two or more other telecommunications switches capable of transmitting call setup signalling to the switch. Theswitch detects at least one of the plurality of trunks via which the call setup signalling has arrived at said switch. The switch determines a call handling option to be applied to the incoming call setup signalling based at least in part on the detecting and the caller ID. Therefore, the switch is enabled to determine call handling options based on the detected trunk. The embodiments do not rely on a digital signature inserted by a carrier network involved in routing the call setups signalling, such as the carrier network. Accordingly, the embodiments are not dependent on the capability of other carrier networks to include the digital signature for determining whether call signalling relates to nuisance calls. Relates to an improved mechanism for identification of unsolicited and unwanted telephone calls, which is not dependent on the capability of other networks.
Patent GB-2568034-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device for charging cables used by electric vehicles, secured by the vehicle tyre
Inventor: MERVYN PASSMORE
IPC: B60P3/077
Filed: 2017-10-26
Abstract: An anti-theft device for temporarily securing a charging cable used by electrical vehicles, to the vehicle when in use. The device has an aperture that is smaller than the connectors e.g. plugs, sockets or other devices at either end of the charging cable through which the cable passes. The device is then placed in front or behind a vehicle tyre, and the vehicle is moved forward or back as appropriate and parked on top of the device. The device secures the cable and continues to do so until the vehicle is moved off of the device. Alternatively the device can be placed under the vehicles tyre and the cable subsequently secured to the device by passing a loop of the cable through an aperture in the handle of the device and securing it with a padlock wherein the body of the padlock is larger than the aperture in the handle. Preferably the device is made from a round bar that is formed so that device is flexible in use and prevents damage to the wire.
Patent GB-2567877-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for the manufacture of three-dimensional objects
Inventor: ANDREW MORSE
IPC: B33Y30/00
Filed: 2017-10-27
Abstract: An apparatus and method for the manufacture of three-dimensional objects from a fusible powder having a median particle diameter of up to 100micron utilises a non-contact powder deposition 330 device to deposit a continuous layer 190 of powder 80 and a radiation source 300 to fuse the powder. Preferably, the deposition device may comprise a piezoelectric printhead comprising a vibrator coupled to a powder nozzle, multiple printheads may be used. The radiation source may be an electromagnetic energy source, infrared lamp or laser and may selectively apply radiation according to image data. A print-head 350 configured to selectively deposit an absorber or adhesive in accordance with image data may be provided. Further, a compacting device and preheat radiation source may be provided. Preferably, the powder comprises a polymeric material with mean particle diameter is between 10-20microns; the non-contact deposition device prevents triboelectric charge build up.
Patent GB-2568953-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining the functionality of an accelerometer associated with a fuel injector
Inventor: ZIAD MOUSSA
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2017-12-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining the functionality of an accelerometer associated with a fuel injector in an engine system. The method comprises the steps of analysing the signal output from the accelerometer at the time point of a vibration event of an engine component, other than the fuel injector. The component may be an exhaust or inlet valve and the vibration event may be caused by the opening or closing of the valve. The engine may include a plurality of accelerometers, associated with one or more fuel injectors and the method may include the steps of measuring signals from the plurality of accelerometers, comparing the outputs and indicating a fault in one or more of the accelerometers based on the comparison. The accelerometer acts as a knock sensor to detect knock or pinging in an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2557766-A (GB)
Title: Compliant heating system comprising a compressive seal expansion joint
Inventor: ALEXANDER THOMAS FRECHETTE
IPC: F28F9/26
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: A compliant heating system that can include a dynamic component including a heat exchanger; a pressure vessel shell encompassing at least a portion of the heat exchanger; and a compressive seal expansion that connects the dynamic component and the pressure vessel shell. The pressure vessel shell further comprises a pressure vessel shell conduit, and wherein the compressive seal expansion joint comprises a conduit compressive seal expansion joint disposed on the pressure vessel shell conduit.
Patent GB-2561489-A (GB)
Title: Builders' trestles
Inventor: LIAM CLEAR
IPC: E04G1/34
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: A builders trestle comprises a pair of upright supports connected by a crossbar upon which boards can be supported to make a platform. At least one of the upright supports has an upward extension 26a, 26b above the crossbar to which rails can be attached to form a safety barrier. At least part of the extension is hingedly attached to the trestle by a recessed hinge 30 comprising a pair of hinge pins 44a, 44b connected by an intermediate link 78 such that it is movable between upright and folded positions. A latch mechanism or a slidable stabiliser sleeve 70 may hold the extension in the upright position. The intermediate link may extend across opposed curved ends 66a, 66b of the movable part and an adjacent part of the upward extension. The curved ends may be provided with interengaged gear teeth or knurling. The stabiliser may be provided with internal clearances 80 to allow it to slide over any projecting part of the gear teeth or knurling. The trestle may comprise a pair of upward extensions.
Patent GB-2575282-A (GB)
Title: Event entity monitoring network and method
Inventor: JASON SOULOGLOU
IPC: G06Q50/26
Filed: 2018-07-04
Abstract: A method of monitoring for the presence of an event entity in a monitored region comprising receiving, at a first level of detail, first event data from data processing devices configured to monitor portions 114, 116 of a monitored region, the first event data indicative of an event entity occurring in the monitored region. The first event data is processed to determine the presence of an event entity which is compared with a data store defining notification events. In response to the identified event entity matching a notification event, a notification is output. The data can be recorded via sensors 102-112, and analysed via a recognition server 118, which may send information to users 120, 122. The data may be image, movement, proximity or sound data. Outputting the notification may include implementing a predetermined course of action, such as an alert, alarm, security response or tracking activity.
Patent GB-2562655-A (GB)
Title: Direct network connections using cloud instance for multipoint meeting service
Inventor: KANG WING LEUNG
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2016-12-30
Abstract: Direct network connections using cloud instance for multipoint meeting service is provided between two or more computers on a network to facilitate a variety of activities, including desktop sharing, web-meetings, and web-conferences. A first computer sends a request to start a multipoint meeting to a server. The server requests a computing cloud to launch a cloud instance for the first computer. A second computer uses connection information for the first computer cloud instance to send to the first computer cloud instance connection information for the second computer via direct network connection. From this point on, the first computer and the second computer exchange data for multipoint meeting via a direct network connection using the first computer cloud instance, independently of the server.
Patent GB-2578152-A (GB)
Title: Rotary aromatherapy lamp structure
Inventor: HUAN-PING LEE
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2018-10-19
Abstract: A rotary aromatherapy lamp structure includes an aromatherapy lamp 1 and rotating cover 2. A base 11 of the aromatherapy lamp is configured with a control circuit board 12 in electric connection with a fan 21 and heating element 14 and first support 17, apart of the first support positioned relatively above the fan and heating element is in combination with a container 18, and the first support above the container is extended with a fulcrum 172; the rotating cover is covered on the fan, heating element and first support, and the fulcrum is used to prop against an axle center of the fan leaves, allowing a space to be formed between the rotating cover and base and thus allowing the rotating cover to have a rotation mechanism. Whereby, the heating element heats the container to speed the essential oil evaporation, and air flow generated from the fan blows the fan leaves to rotate the rotating cover. The aromatherapy lamp further comprises a speaker in electrical connection with a control module having a Bluetooth (RTM) transmission function.
Patent GB-2570029-A (GB)
Title: Ultra-fine pattern deposition apparatus, ultra-fine pattern deposition method using the same, and light-emitting display device manufactured by ultra-fine
Inventor: HYUNGSEOK BANG
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2018-10-30
Abstract: An ultra-fine pattern deposition apparatus includes a base substrate 110, a photothermal converter 120, a source part 130R and a light reflector 140. The photothermal converter 120 may comprise carbon black or a metal nano-pattern and converts light energy into heat. The base substrate 110 may be comprised of glass or quartz. The light reflector 140 is provided with a plurality of openings OPN into which the photothermal converter 120 and source 130R are provided, where the width of the openings OPN is greater closer to the base substrate 110 due to it being recessed, the opening OPN acts as a guide for emitted source matter. The light reflector 140 is formed of a material with a different refractive index to the base substrate 110 to allow it to act as a reflector, preferably this is combined with the incident light angle to cause total internal reflection. Also disclosed is a method of operating the above apparatus to deposit source material on emission regions of sub-pixels of a target substrate 200.
Patent GB-2572037-A (GB)
Title: A gas flow controller and a valve pin for a gas flow controller
Inventor: ANDREW NEIL MILLER
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2019-01-10
Abstract: A medical gas blender 2 and respirator circuit includes the provision of first and second gas inlets 6 connected to a mixing chamber 14; the flow of gas to the chamber from each inlet being controlled by a flow regulation valve 8 with a turndown ratio in excess of 1000:1, avoiding the need for pre-regulation. In a second embodiment, a gas flow controller, sealing valve, medical gas blender and respiratory circuit each include a valve having a valve pin (20, Fig 1A) and a sealing element (22, Fig 1A) surrounding the valve pin to provide a seal between the sealing element and valve pin at a sealing position; wherein relative movement of the pin and sealing element away from the sealing position provides a variable flow rate through the valve.
Patent GB-2575521-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic pump with secondary safety check valve
Inventor: BEN SCHULZ
IPC: B66F5/04
Filed: 2019-01-17
Abstract: A hydraulic power unit, such as for a trolley jack, has a fluid reservoir (560a/b fig.5), valve block 228, a lift piston assembly 248 connected to a first side of the valve block and a fluid cylinder 224 connected to a second side of the valve block. The power unit includes a through bore 464 from the second side to lift piston assembly, release passage 486 in combination with (584 fig.5) and release valve 226 which is closed during operation of the jack. A vertical passage 475 contains first and second check valves 471, 472 which is connected to the fluid cylinder by conduit 476. A second conduit 478 fluidly connects the lift piston assembly with the vertical passage wherein the first check valve is between the conduits. A secondary safety check valve 490 is in the second conduit and opens in response to pressure received through the first check valve to allow fluid transfer from the fluid cylinder to the lift piston assembly.
Patent GB-2581848-A (GB)
Title: End effector carriage for delta robot
Inventor: TROY BODKIN
IPC: B25J15/06
Filed: 2019-03-01
Abstract: An end effector carriage 4 for a delta robot (2, figure 1) comprises a housing 17 connected to a delta robot arm 9, in use, for actuation of the housing. An electric motor 18 is sealed within the housing and an output shaft 28 is driven by the electric motor to move a picker (10) relative to the housing. The axis of rotation of the picker is parallel to an axis of an end effector carriage. The end effector carriage may comprise a fluid pressure line 22 within the housing to provide pneumatic or hydraulic actuation of the picker. The output shaft may be arranged in the force path between the motor and the picker and may further comprise a fluid pathway 30 extending between the fluid pressure line and the picker. The output shaft may comprise a range-taking fluid inlet (32, figure 3) to maintain fluid communication between the fluid pathway and the fluid pressure line during movement of the shaft. There may be a one or more fluid inlets circumferentially spaced about the shaft.
Patent GB-2570406-A (GB)
Title: Multi-Z horizon interpretation and visualization from seismic data
Inventor: NAM XUAN NGUYEN
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2017-11-06
Abstract: Systems and methods for interpreting multi-Z horizons from seismic data are disclosed. Seismic data is displayed via a graphical user interface (GUI) of an application executable at a user's computing device. User input is received via the GUI for picking surfaces of a multi-Z horizon within a current view of the displayed data. The user's input is tracked as it is received via the GUI over a series of input points within the current view of the displayed seismic data. Based on the tracking, each of a plurality of surfaces for the multi-Z horizon and at least one edge point between the picked surfaces within the current view of the seismic data are determined. The current view of the seismic data within the GUI is dynamically updated to include a visual indication of the plurality of surfaces and the at least one edge point for the multi-Z horizon.
Patent GB-2583340-A (GB)
Title: Asset tracking tag
Inventor: JOHN NODEN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2019-04-23
Abstract: A device C for attaching to an asset, suitable for use in locating said asset comprises a hermetically sealed outer casing and a circuit board sealed within the outer casing. The circuit board comprises a low power wireless radio frequency transmitter and electronic components for causing the transmitter to repeatedly transmit a device identifier at intervals that are randomly varied around a fixed interval. The components may also operate the transmitter to transmit using a plurality of different frequencies. A system for tracking the location of assets comprises a plurality of previously described devices C, F etc. and a plurality of base stations each comprising a set of wireless frequency receivers L, M, etc. configured to receive data from the devices. In another aspect, a device is claimed comprising a hermetically sealed outer casing, a circuit board comprising a low power radio transmitter and components for causing the device to repeatedly transmit a device identifier, and a polymer gel within the casing, the properties of the gel and casing being such that they do not significantly impede signals transmitted by the radio transmitter.
Patent GB-2573408-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in the performance of cognitive behaviour therapy and method of performance
Inventor: PAUL SMITH
IPC: A61M21/00
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: Apparatus for the conduct of cognitive behaviour therapy comprising a surround vision system of at least two screens 2, 3 enclosing a space 1 to receive a patient 20 and a therapist providing treatment, a plurality of projectors, sets of recorded scenes each set relating to a theme and representing a different level of difficulty to the patient, a controller to control the images displayed on the screens, a command device 12 and a camera 23 to record behaviour of the patient and therapist during therapy. The projectors project images onto the screens such that they are perceived as uninterrupted by the viewer. The controller and the command device are in communication such that the patient or therapist can control the set of scenes projected. The apparatus may include a surround sound system. The system may include anxiety monitoring device that may be in communication with the controller.
Patent GB-2586244-A (GB)
Title: A smart energy generating road
Inventor: FRANK OAKES
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2019-08-13
Abstract: An energy generating road with a pipe system 19 underneath a road surface 3 which is connected to low 2 and high 1 level reservoirs and hydro turbines 8 wherein movement of a vehicle over the road surface 3 pumps water from the low level reservoir 2 to the high level one 1 to be able to produce energy on demand through the hydro-turbines. The system may employ a peristaltic pump, fixed stroke bellows or a fixed stroke cylinder pump. Aqueducts or water towers may also be provided as part of the power generation arrangement. The system may use oil and have filtering and cooling arrangements.
Patent GB-2574151-A (GB)
Title: System and method for improved inventory management of returned retail items
Inventor: THERESA MOSIER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2018-01-29
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for improved inventory management of returned merchandise. Returned items are labeled using a smart label, which allows for easy tracking of the physical location of the returned items, as well as the reasons for the product being returned. When the items are scanned using the smart labels, updates to the store inventory and the global product inventory can occur, thereby allowing the returned item to be used in both local and online sales.
Patent GB-2574971-A (GB)
Title: Cooling method and cooling apparatus for molded article
Inventor: KATSUHISA ENDOH
IPC: B29C71/00
Filed: 2018-03-12
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a cooling method and a cooling apparatus for a molded article that is extracted from a press molding apparatus and that uses a synthetic resin as a material, and the purpose of the present invention is to ensure product quality while shortening a molding time period. Molded articles M that are extracted from a mold while being still hot are introduced through an input port 34 onto a plurality of jigs 30 mounted on a turntable 26 in a cooling chamber 24. A dry mist F is sprayed from nozzles 60 of a spray unit in the upper part of the cooling chamber 24 to each molded article M. The dry mist F sprayed from the nozzles 60 to the molded article M is sublimated under the amount of heat held by the molded article M so that heat is taken from the molded article M, the molded article M is cooled without adherence of water droplets thereto, and the cooled molded article M is discharged through an output port 38. The dry mist is sprayed with the cooling chamber 24 sealed, and the molded article M being currently cooled is placed on the jig 30 for preventing deformation due to gravity.
Patent GB-2580210-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: Jin Chae Jeon
IPC: H01L27/12
Filed: 2019-11-07
Abstract: A display apparatus (e.g. OLED, LCD) has a substrate 110, a first thin film transistor TFT 120 with a low temperature poly silicon active layer, a second thin film transistor TFT 130 with an oxide semiconductor active layer, and a storage capacitor 140. The thin film transistors and storage capacitor may be formed on a multi-layered buffer layer 111 having alternating layers of silicon oxide SiOx and silicon nitride SiNx, with different thickness, which may improve adhesion and block alkali leakage from the substrate. A capacitor electrode 141, 142 may extend as a blocking layer 311, 312 overlapping the oxide semiconductor active layer 131, suppressing hydrogen diffusion from the substrate. A second buffer layer 114 may prevent transmission of charges from the blocking layer 311, 312 to the oxide semiconductor active layer. The substrate 110 may be multi-layered with an inorganic insulator between polyimide layers to block charges and moisture.
Patent GB-2578987-A (GB)
Title: Fusible phase-change powders for thermal management, methods of manufacture thereof, and articles containing the powders
Inventor: MING WEI
IPC: F28D20/02
Filed: 2018-08-27
Abstract: A fusible, phase-change powder composition includes a plurality of powder particles comprising a polymer composition, an unencapsulated phase-change material, and optionally, an additive composition; wherein the powder composition is fusible at a temperature of 25 to 105°C, or 28 to 60°C, or 45 to 85°C, or 60 to 80°C, or 80 to 100°C.