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Patent GB-2531689-A (GB)
Title: A lighting apparatus
Inventor: LUKE WIFRED JAMES HALTON
IPC: F21V31/00
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a lighting cup 10 and a waveguide 2 having an end in the lighting cup. The lighting cup 10 emits light into the end of the waveguide 2, and the waveguide has a reflector 4 aligned along its length for emitting light from the waveguide. A LED package 30, 32 is mounted inside the lighting cup 10, and the lighting cup is filled with a transparent encapsulant material 25 to keep gases in the environment away from any conductors of the LED package that could cause sparking so that the apparatus is safe for use in hazardous environments where explosive gases may be present. A method of manufacturing the lighting apparatus is also provided.
Patent GB-2540010-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods of providing a data update to an aircraft
Inventor: Russell Allen Ramaker
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: Method 200 of providing a data update to an aircraft, including requesting 204 a data update for a route to be flown by the aircraft via an update module, receiving 206 the data update, including flight procedure data, via a communication link, from a ground station, and updating 208 the route to be flown based on the flight procedure data. The data update may be received by a flight management system (FMS). The route may be defined during flight, or be predetermined before flight. Flight procedure data may include airport navigational data related to a terminal area, navigational aid shutdowns, runway closures, special activity spaces or weather data. The FMS may also check the integrity and/or authenticity of the flight procedure data. A corresponding system is also provided.
Patent GB-2541064-A (GB)
Title: A door seal, a seal portion and a kit
Inventor: Kerry Hicks
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 2016-05-13
Abstract: A door seal comprising multiple elongate seal portions 111 arranged so that they are spaced apart in multiple rows 107, 108. The rows may be longitudinal. The seal portions in one row may be offset relative to the seal portions in adjacent rows and there may be a gap 113 of predefined width between pairs of seal portions in one row which is adjacent to the centre of a seal portion in an adjacent row. The seal portions may comprise a flexible body with a lower portion (303, figure 3) of V-shaped cross-section and an upper portion (305, figure 3) including a T-shaped fixing structure (307, figure 3) with a longitudinal band and a protuberance (321, figure 3). The seal portions may be of a preselected length to prevent use as a ligature. The door seal may also include a seal portion for a hinge end of a door (613, figure 6) which comprises a flexible substantially laminar body element with two wedge-shaped opposing edges, and may include a recess with a width which will fit into a recess of in the bottom of a door. There is an independent claim for a kit of parts for the door seal.
Patent GB-2550874-A (GB)
Title: Water current power generation systems
Inventor: MATTHEW HAWTHORNE
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A water current power generation system includes a connection system that provides electrical connections between a power generating unit and a support structure. The system includes a control system that operates to break the connection should the relative rotation between the power generating unit and the support structure reach a predetermined amount. Once the electrical connection has been broken, the connector 24 may be withdrawn, so that the electrical connection between the generation unit and the support structure is not damaged by over-rotation.
Patent GB-2552804-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer panel
Inventor: DARREN TRIVETT
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 2016-08-10
Abstract: A heat transfer panel comprises a body 1 of structural support material having a surface formed with an array of interconnecting channels into which a flexible fluid conducting pipe can be inserted. A heat-conducting layer 2 is applied to the surface spanning the channels prior to use. The layer is provided with fissure lines 12, 13 extending along the channels whereby the layer can be divided to allow insertion of a pipe into selected channels. The fissure lines may follow a meandering path along the channels, varying in distance from the margins of the underlying channel. The heat-conducting layer may include a plurality of superimposed sheets which may be metal foil 20 and 21. The fissure lines of the different sheets may cross at intervals and travel adjacent to the sides of the underlying channel at different positions. The heat-conducting layer may comprise two sheets with respective fissure lines, with one fissure line being a mirror image of the other. The channels may form a pattern comprising substantially parallel straight lines joined by curves. The panels may be used in surface heating and cooling systems, such as underfloor heating systems.
Patent GB-2553151-A (GB)
Title: Lorry trap
Inventor: STEVEN JOHN GITTINGS
IPC: E01F13/12
Filed: 2016-08-25
Abstract: A safety barrier may be provided to trap the front wheel of a lorry or truck in the event of a terrorist attack.
Patent GB-2557364-A (GB)
Title: MEMS devices and processes
Inventor: Tom Hanley
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: A MEMS transducer comprising: a substrate 105 having a cavity; a flexible membrane layer; an upper layer of the substrate 105 comprising an overlap region between the edge of the cavity and a perimeter of the flexible membrane, where the membrane overlies the upper surface of the substrate 105; at least a portion of the overlap region being provided with recesses 410, each recess 410 extending from the edge of the cavity 30 towards the perimeter of the flexible membrane. The channels 410 may have a square or rectangular cross-section, extend orthogonally to the membrane and may have a ridge 420 to recess 410 ratio of between 1:1 and 4:1. The membrane may be square, rectangular or circular and have support arms. The substrate 105 may have convex portions (61, Fig. 12) and concave portions (63a & 63b). The cavity may be formed using etching or a sacrificial layer. The MEMS transducer may be a capacitive sensor or microphone. Membrane stiction may be alleviated.
Patent GB-2543716-A (GB)
Title: Lithium metal composite oxide powder
Inventor: TETSUYA MITSUMOTO
IPC: H01M4/525
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: Provided is a novel lithium metal composite oxide powder relating to a positive-electrode active material containing a lithium metal composite oxide having a layered crystal structure, whereby reaction with a liquid electrolyte is suppressed and the service life characteristics of a cell can be increased, and satisfactory cell output characteristics can be obtained. Provided is a lithium metal composite oxide powder including particles comprising a lithium metal composite oxide having a layered crystal structure, surfaces of the particles being provided with a surface section in which any one or a combination of two or more species selected from the group consisting of Al, Ti, and Zr (referred to as "surface element A") is present, the lithium metal composite oxide powder being characterized in that the surface LiOH amount is less than 0.10 wt%, the surface Li2CO3 amount is less than 0.25 wt%, the ratio of the integrated intensity of the (003) plane to the integrated intensity of the (104) plane of the lithium metal composite oxide in the X-ray diffraction pattern is greater than 1.15, and the S amount measured by ICP is less than 0.10 wt% of the lithium metal composite oxide powder (100 wt%).
Patent GB-2563425-A (GB)
Title: Electric propellor drive and vehicle using the same
Inventor: RYAN MAUGHAN
IPC: H02K5/16
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: An electrically powered propeller apparatus comprising an axial flux electric machine. The axial flux electric machine comprises a rotor 7, at least one stator 5 and a shaft 8. The rotor may be situated between two spaced apart stators. The rotor is attached to the shaft and the shaft is mounted in at least two spaced apart thrust bearings 9a,9b. Each of the thrust bearings is configured to resist thrust in opposing axial directions of the shaft. The shaft has a propeller 10 mounted on at least one end thereof. The arrangement is intended for use in powering a UAV.
Patent GB-2566553-A (GB)
Title: Marking apparatus and method
Inventor: NEIL BOSWORTH
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2017-09-19
Abstract: A marking apparatus 100 comprises a UAV 10, having a plurality of supporting legs 11, which, in use, are arranged to allow the UAV 10 to stand on a ground surface (not shown). The UAV 10 has a processing unit 12, a location unit 14 and a power source 16. Positioned on an underside of the UAV 10 CD is a support which holds a stabilising device 30, such as a gimbal. The gimbal 30 secures a marking device 43, which may comprise a paintball-style marking device for producing a permanent or semi-permanent mark on a ground surface. The power source 16 may be a rechargeable battery and may provide power to the processing unit 12, location unit 14, as well as a propulsion system which comprises motors 18 and rotors 19. The processing unit 12 may also comprise memory which is used to store programmes and way-point information for use by the UAV. A user may program the way-points by connecting the UAV 10 to a computer system by cable, or else other means, such as a wireless network. The marking device 100 enables different coloured marks to be placed for different purposes.
Patent GB-2566959-A (GB)
Title: Robotic device
Inventor: GRAHAM BONE
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: A robotic device comprises an energy storage device and a controller configured to determine whether a quantity of energy stored in the energy storage device is below a predetermined energy level, wherein the robotic device is configured to perform a cleaning task if the determined quantity of energy is not below the predetermined energy level and if the determined quantity of energy is below the predetermined energy level, the controller is configured to estimate a likelihood of the robotic device being capable of locating a recharging base station and in dependence on the estimated likelihood, the robotic device is configured to seek the recharging base station or perform the cleaning task. The invention prevents energy waste by using the remaining energy to perform further cleaning rather than wasting energy trying to return to the docking station when it does not have enough energy to reach it. Also disclosed is a robotic device that determines whether its charging contacts are receiving energy from the base station.
Patent GB-2565380-A (GB)
Title: Connection arrangement
Inventor: ROBERT FORD SHORE
IPC: F16B21/09
Filed: 2017-10-26
Abstract: A connection arrangement includes a first part on, for instance, a first wall of an arrangement and a second part mounted, for instance, on a second wall of the arrangement to perpendicularly mount the first and second walls together. The first part includes a male member 26 (see figure 9). A keyhole shape opening 48 is provided on the second part. A locking member 56 is slidably mounted on the second part and includes a keyhole opening, but which is oppositely aligned relative to the opening 48. The male member 26 can be moved through the wide parts of the openings when aligned, but when the openings are not aligned the male member 26 will be locked in position extending through the openings.
Patent GB-2556575-A (GB)
Title: Access points for maps
Inventor: HAROON BAIG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2016-10-11
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, for providing map data that causes a user device to display a map of an area that includes a physical entity location and a access locations for the physical entity, wherein the physical entity location is indicated by an icon of a first type and each access location is indicated by an icon of a second type that is different from the icon of the first type.
Patent GB-2570681-A (GB)
Title: Gaming system
Inventor: ANDREW MICHAEL SAUNDERS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2018-02-02
Abstract: A gaming system comprises at least two physical random number generators, such as roulette wheels 14, 16, each having an operative period of adjustable start time. During the operative period, which includes a betting period, a random number is generated. A gaming terminal 18, 20, 22 provides a betting interface comprising an input portion accepting input from a user and an output portion. The input comprises betting information during a betting period and a selection of one of the plurality of random number generators. The output portion provides output information to a user. A memory unit is in digital communication with the gaming terminal. The memory unit stores previous betting information input from a user via the interface. A control unit 12 is arranged to control the gaming terminal, the memory unit and each of the physical random number generators. The first and every subsequent start time of the operative period is controlled by the control unit, each operative period start time of each generator being staggered according to a time interval. The present gaming system provides the maximum number of betting opportunities in a given time period, customised according to the specific gambling regulations of the region.
Patent GB-2571347-A (GB)
Title: Computing system operating a reflective memory network
Inventor: PAUL STEWART BARRIE
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2018-02-27
Abstract: A computing system 100 comprises a plurality of computing devices 102 collectively operating a reflective memory network. Each of the computing devices is configured to execute a respective part 109 of a distributed application set that processes a plurality of parameters. Each computing device includes a respective local reflective memory 114 that stores at least one parameter written by the part of the application set executed by that computing device, and copies of others of the parameters written by others of the plurality of computing devices to their respective local memories. The reflective memory network is configured as a series of sets of contiguous addresses, each of the sets associated with a respective one of the plurality of computing devices and including a predefined number of the contiguous addresses useable only for storing or writing the at least one parameter written by the part of the application set executed by the associated computing device.
Patent GB-2557128-A (GB)
Title: Setting valve configurations in a manifold system
Inventor: JAMES DOUGLAS FUNKHOUSER
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2015-10-02
Abstract: An example method of setting a plurality of valves into a predetermined configuration for use in a wellbore servicing operation includes presenting a schematic display of the plurality of valves with a visual indication of the current state of each valve. The method also includes displaying a list of predefined valve configurations. The method further includes overlaying on the schematic display a predefined valve configuration selected from the list and visually indicating on the overlay the state of each valve if the predefined valve configuration is implemented.
Patent GB-2574012-A (GB)
Title: Portable screen
Inventor: JOHN D GATES
IPC: A47G5/00
Filed: 2018-05-22
Abstract: The screen 10 comprises a rigid wall panel 12 of a first weight, and a weight assembly 20 extending orthogonally from a lower edge 12b of the wall panel and being perpendicular to the principal plane of the wall panel, the weight assembly having a wheel 26c at a distal end and comprising a bulk of material that substantially counter-balances the first weight. The weight assembly may comprise a pair of elongated weighted feet, each foot having a first end affixed at the lower edge of the panel and a longitudinally opposing second end at which the wheel is mounted. The second end of each foot may have a plate 28 to which the wheel is affixed. The feet may be offset from respective corners of the wall panel by the same distance. The weight assembly may be a weighted cross beam. The wheel may be a castor wheel comprising a stopper and a stop member 24. A locking assembly may be slidably mounted on at least one of the feet between the stopper and the stop member. The wall panel may include sound-absorbing ribs 14.
Patent GB-2575445-A (GB)
Title: Vertical axis multi level paddle wind turbine
Inventor: ANGUS BLACK
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 2018-07-09
Abstract: A vertical axis multi level paddle wind turbine comprises multiple levels of paddle blades 1 which rotate about turbine support shaft 3. The blades use the impulse force of the wind to create a high shaft torque with a low wind speed. The blades uses the paddle effect, due to the different wind forces acting on each side of the paddle blade, to reduce the wind drag or return force. This is done by rotating the turbine paddle blades to reduce their cross sectional area as they return into the wind direction. It naturally occurs due to the location of its off centre paddle blade support rod on the paddle blade and the use of a rotation stop to ensure maximum push by the wind on the drive side. The blades may be bespoke to suit their requirements by varying the paddle blade shape, colour and by having animated pictures on it. The blades may be used to show messages or other attractive features. It can increase the absorbed energy from the wind without increasing the Paddle Blade lengths.
Patent GB-2565448-A (GB)
Title: Seeding apparatus
Inventor: MICHAEL FELS
IPC: A01C7/16
Filed: 2017-02-16
Abstract: A seeding apparatus comprising a frame having a first section adapted to be attached to a toolbar for towing by a vehicle, and a second section comprising a cutting unit and a seeding unit, the cutting unit comprising at least one cutting disc and the seeding unit comprising at least one seed boot and at least one seed boot mounting, the seed boot mounting comprising a bar configured to locate the seed boot adjacent a side surface of the cutting disc, wherein the bar comprises a proximal end attached to the frame of the seeding apparatus, and a distal end for attachment of the seed boot. The invention also relates to a cutting and seeding assembly for mounting on the seeding apparatus.
Patent GB-2577325-A (GB)
Title: Releasable clamp
Inventor: LIONEL WILLIAM JOHN KENT
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2018-09-24
Abstract: A releasable clamp for holding an article comprises a set of jaws, including a first jaw 100A and a second jaw 100B, arrangeable to hold the article 1000A, a set of spacers, including a first spacer 200A, arrangeable to space apart respective jaws of the set of jaws and a set of retaining members, including a first retaining member 300A. The jaws comprise a first region for contacting the article 1000A, a second region defining a portion of a first part of a coupling member, a third region for contacting a respective spacer of the set of spacers and a fourth region for contacting a respective retaining member of the set of retaining members. The clamp is configurable in a first configuration, where the first jaw 100A and the second jaw 100B are mutually unjoined and a second configuration, wherein the first spacer 200A is arranged to space apart the first jaw 100A and the second jaw 100B and wherein the first retaining member 300A is arranged to apply a net compressive force on the first spacer 200A via the first jaw 100A and the second jaw 100B, whereby the first jaw 100A and the second jaw 100B are conjoined and thereby hold the article 1000A.
Patent GB-2565923-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring animals
Inventor: THOMAS LUKE HOTCHKIN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2017-05-03
Abstract: A method of operating a smartphone for monitoring an animal, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring a position and orientation of the smartphone; determining that a detection event indicative of the animal lying down from a standing position has occurred corresponding to a change in position and/or a change in orientation satisfying a predetermined criteria; and in response, communicating, at least in part via a public mobile telecommunications communication network, to one or more receiver devices a message indicative of identification of a detection event, and corresponding device and system.
Patent GB-2567605-A (GB)
Title: Real-time pattern recognition and automatic interpretation of acoustic reflection images
Inventor: DAVID FREITAS
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2017-07-31
Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for performing well logging in a borehole intersecting an earth formation to obtain and transmit an acoustic reflection image of the formation. Methods include identifying a set of features in the acoustic reflection image substantially fitting a pattern, wherein the set of features corresponds to a portion of at least one reflecting structural interface of the formation; and using a representation of the pattern as the compressed representation of the acoustic reflection image. The features may be amplitude peaks in the acoustic reflection image, and the pattern may be a line segment therein that is obtained from the amplitude peaks. Identifying the set of features may include generating a binary image of the amplitude peaks.
Patent GB-2586438-A (GB)
Title: Feeding of food products in slicing or portioning machines
Inventor: RICHARD SEAGER
IPC: B65G43/08
Filed: 2019-05-03
Abstract: A food processing machine 10 having a cutter 30 to cut portions from a food product, a transport system to carry a food product to the cutter, and a sensing apparatus 43, 45 configured to sense a profile of the food product as it is carried through a sensing region 29 by the transport system. The transport system has a first feeder system 24, 26, 32, 34 which feeds the product through the sensing region at a sensing feed rate and a second feeder system downstream of the sensing region which feeds the product towards the cutter at a cutting feed rate. The machine is arranged to control sensing and cutting feed rates independently. The sensing feed rate may be greater than the cutting feed rate. The transport system may be switchable between a first feed mode where the sensing and cutting feed rates are the same, and a second feed mode where the product is fed at least part of the way towards the cutter at a higher feed rate than the cutting feed rate used during cutting. Independent control of the feed rates may allow overall speed to increase.
Patent GB-2587186-A (GB)
Title: Electric Machines
Inventor: ANDREW W SYSKA
IPC: H02K9/19
Filed: 2019-09-11
Abstract: A radial-flux rotary electric machine 112 having a first end at one axial extreme and a second end at another axial extreme, comprising a fluid input 506 for receiving coolant at the first end, with a rotor 301 comprising a radial impeller (701, fig 8B) at the first end in fluid communication with the fluid input. The rotor also comprises permanent magnets 311 with a helical fluid conduit (801, fig 8B) thereunder in fluid communication with the impeller. A stator 302 has slots with a fill factor of between zero and unity to define axial fluid channels in the slots, where the channels are in communication with the helical conduit at the second end where a fluid output 507 is situated. The machine may further comprise ducts at each end of the channels configured to define a serpentine fluid path through the stator. The stator may comprise a coil wound tooth and slot arrangement with magnetic sealing members engaged at adjacent tooth tips sealing the slots so coolant can flow in the slot. Various winding cross-sectional arrangements, slot fill factors, inner and outer stator diameter ratios, wound and unwound teeth width ratios and phase winding arrangements may be used. The rotor may comprise permanent magnets arranged in a Halbach array and the coolant used may be an oil.