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Patent GB-2544948-A (GB)
Title: Passenger service vehicle
Inventor: TOM HARLEY
IPC: B62D47/02
Filed: 2013-05-08
Abstract: A passenger service vehicle (100 see fig 1) has upper and lower decks (120, 110 see fig 1) and an internal passenger staircase 400 between the decks. The staircase 400 typically has upper 410 and secondary 430 stair portions, where the upper portion 410 has at least one tread 415 and leads transversely to the top deck (120). The secondary stair portion 430 is connected to the upper portion 410 via a landing 420 and extends longitudinally and parallel to the top deck (120). The staircase 400 is preferably U-shaped, comprising a lower stair portion 450 and is located immediately behind a downstairs driver area and a forward upstairs passenger area. A fuel tank (500 see fig 6) may be accommodated below the secondary stair portion 430 and a lower landing 440. The invention is provided in the context of a need for increased passenger numbers in double deck vehicles, and in the context of weight, safety and ergonomic considerations.
Patent GB-2561917-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: ALINE COELHO DE SOUSA
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2017-04-28
Abstract: RF power harvester 1 comprises a dielectric substrate 3 having a first major surface 9 opposite a second major surface, a connection for a rectifier 7 on the first major surface 9, and an antenna 5 on the dielectric substrate 3 for harvesting electrical power from a radio frequency electromagnetic or EM field. The antenna 5 comprises a first track of conductive material on the first major surface 9 and further comprises a first end adjacent an edge of the dielectric substrate 3, a second end for connection to the rectifier 7 and a series of line sections 4, 8 12, 16 between the first end and the second end, wherein a first line section of the series provides the first end and each subsequent line section is connected to its preceding line section by a meander 18, 20, 22 and is of greater length than its preceding line section.
Patent GB-2563644-A (GB)
Title: Matron
Inventor: HRAND MAMI MAMIGONIANS
IPC: G01L1/14
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: A mattress-based detection device comprises e-field transmit 302 and receive 303 tracks or arrays which underlie a compressible, flexible material. The device detects changes in the capacitive coupling between electrodes, and a connected processor is programmed to perform pressure detection, identification of the person (for example adult, or baby) on or over the device, or generate a visual image of the person or object. The flexible material may comprise conductive particles or substances such as carbon, and be made from rubber or neoprene. The capacitive coupling changes associated with a wet (moist) or soiled nappy (diaper) may be detected. The presence and location of pressure sores may be detected, as well as the position of a person on the device. Movement, heart rate, breathing and temperature may also be detected. The device may have ground planes below and/or above the flexible layer, and be reversible. The tracks 302, 303 may have enlarged active areas which may be elliptical. The tracks may be parallel, orthogonal or angled from each other. The device may be part of a distributed internet of things and utilize machine learning.
Patent GB-2565560-A (GB)
Title: A kit for a shower assembly and an adjustable manifold
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN TAYLOR
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 2017-08-15
Abstract: The invention provides a kit for a shower assembly which is category 5 compliant. The kit comprises a manifold 6a having an internal cavity, an inlet 8 for connection to a water source and an outlet 10; a hose 2 to secure the connection to the outlet of the manifold at one end and a shower head at the other. The length of the hose is such that when the manifold is fixed at a height of 1.5meters or greater above the base (22 figure 4) of a shower tray or maximum fill level and the hose is connected to the manifold at one end, the other end of the hose is prevented from reaching the base of the shower tray. The invention also provides an adaptable manifold for a shower assembly and a method for providing a kit for a shower assembly.
Patent GB-2567005-A (GB)
Title: Cordless roller shade
Inventor: JU-HUAI CHEN
IPC: E06B9/60
Filed: 2017-10-02
Abstract: The assembly has a head unit having a transverse rod and a housing 131, the housing having a spring motor 13 in the form a spring 133 wrapped or wound around and extending between two wheels 132, the transverse rod attached to one of the wheels via member 1321, the apparatus having a shading face, e.g. cloth, with an upper end attached to and wound around the transverse rod, and a lower end having a bottom unit in the form of a mounting tube (31, Fig. 6) with a hollow receiving chamber (310, Fig. 6) having at least one balancing member (33, Fig. 6) located therein, the spring motor and the mass of the balancing member(s) chosen such that the apparatus is in equilibrium when no external force is applied. The at least one balancing member weighs between 0.1kg and 0.2kg, the total weight of the bottom unit and cloth is between 1kg and 5kg, and the spring has a thickness between 0.1mm and 0.2mm.
Patent GB-2559661-A (GB)
Title: Method and image processor for sending a combined image to human versus machine consumers
Inventor: Karen M Suttmann
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: An image processor provides a combined image of an object from first 601 and second 602 cameras. First and second pictures each include a field of view (FOV) and metadata associated with the image. The image processor determines whether a merged image of the first and second images will be viewed by a person or a machine 603. If the combined image is to be processed by a machine, the first and second metadata are included with the combined image 605 and sent to the machine 606. If the combined image is to be viewed by a person 604, the combined image includes a subset of the metadata and is then forwarded to a human operator for further processing 606. Additional the method may comprise adjusting at least one of a position, resolution, opacity or layer of the combined image. Significant features may be highlighted in the images and facial recognition step may be included in the process.
Patent GB-2556487-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for switching a functionality of a liner expansion tool
Inventor: REMMELT BOUMA
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: The functionality of a downhole tubular expansion tool is switched by: - providing the unexpanded tubular with an oversized section (7) having a larger internal width than other (non-oversized) sections of the unexpanded tubular (6); - providing the expansion tool with a control sub (1) comprising a trigger assembly (2) that is pushed outward within the oversized section and thereby switches the functionality of the tool, for example by contracting or expanding a collapsible expansion cone and/or opening a valve.
Patent GB-2560418-A (GB)
Title: Securing device
Inventor: LEE MARK GIEMZA
IPC: F16G11/04
Filed: 2018-01-12
Abstract: A securing arrangement has a securing device 12 with first and second clamping members 28 within opposed tapering walls 23 of a body 20 and engaging surfaces 57 engaging at least half of the wound strands of an elongate article 14 (e.g. a cable or rope). The clamping members 28 are carried in a carriage (30, fig 3) with a threaded locking member 44 for mounting to a support (60, fig 7). The walls 23 form a passage along which the carriage 30 moves to urge the clamping members towards each other. Mounting can be secured by an insertion member (120, figs 13 & 14). Strands (16A - 16F, fig 5) have substantially the same pitch. A reaction member 42 engages a resilient urging portion 32 (e.g. a coil spring) of the carriage 30. The front region (54, fig 5) of each clamping member 28 has a convexly curved leading surface 58.
Patent GB-2571341-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for simulating rescue
Inventor: LAWRENCE LEE
IPC: G09B23/30
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus for use in simulating a rescue in the form of a manikin is disclosed. The manikin comprises a plurality of interconnected components 20, 22, 24, 26, shaped and dimensioned to resemble a human body, in which one or more of the interconnected components comprises an enclosure within which is contained a core. In a preferred embodiment, the core is formed from a mix of granular plastic pellets with a calibrated specific gravity and closed-cell foam. In a further embodiment, the pellets have a specific gravity of 1.5. The components may be formed of a porous material so that water can enter them and cause the manikin to sink when it is placed in water.
Patent GB-2576523-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with improved contact resistance and switchgear or switchboard with such a hinge
Inventor: Thomas Gattringer
IPC: H02B1/16
Filed: 2018-08-22
Abstract: A hinge 1a comprises first and second metal hinge leafs 2a, 3a, each with a mounting surface with one or more metal pins/small spikes. The metal hinge leafs are electrically connected, e.g. by a metal hinge pin 5 or an earthing strap. The metal pins/spikes penetrate or pierce the surface on which they are mounted, e.g. metal frame/door and provide an electrically earthed connection. The hinge may be used in a switchgear cabinet. The pins/spikes may be covered with an insulating layer (figure 6) scrapped away on contact with the mounting surface (10, fig.). conductive grease may be applied to mounting surfaces of the hinge.
Patent GB-2565671-A (GB)
Title: Vertical microfluidic probe head with large scale surface processing apertures
Inventor: GOVIND KAIGALA
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2017-03-28
Abstract: One or more embodiments of the present invention are directed to a vertical microfluidic probe head, which comprises a middle layer of material and two outer layers. The middle layer comprises two opposite, main surfaces, which are, each, grooved up to a same edge surface that adjoins each of the main surfaces, so as to form two sets of n microchannel cavities, n > 1, on each of the opposite main surfaces. The middle layer is furthermore arranged between the two outer layers, which (at least partly) close the microchannel cavities grooved on the two main surfaces. This way, two sets of n microchannels are formed, which are, each, open on the edge surface, such that two opposite sets of n orifices are formed on the edge surface. Thus, the length of the apertures is not limited by the thickness of the middle layer.
Patent GB-2580298-A (GB)
Title: A spatial light modulator for holographic projection
Inventor: JAMIESON CHRISTMAS
IPC: G03H1/22
Filed: 2018-11-12
Abstract: A spatial light modulator (SLM, e.g. liquid crystal on silicon, LCoS, device), comprising a silicon backplane 302, displays a light modulation pattern comprising a hologram. Each pixel of the spatial light modulator comprises a light-modulating element 308 and a respective pixel circuit 302a embedded in the silicon backplane 302, wherein each pixel circuit is arranged to drive the corresponding light-modulating element. Each pixel circuit is further arranged to combine a received pixel value of the hologram with a corresponding pixel value of a light processing function comprising a lens function and/or a grating function. The hologram may comprise [x ×y] pixels and the SLM may have [m × n] pixels, where [mn ≥ xy]. The silicon backplane may further include pixel mapping circuitry to receive each pixel value of the hologram and provide routing to a plurality of pixels of the SLM such that the hologram is tiled (Figure 5) onto the SLM. Pixels may satisfy m ≥ 2x and n ≥ 2y, with each pixel value of the hologram routed to at least four SLM pixels (Figure 7, 710-740). A pixel capacitor (430, Figure 4) may be connected to, and charge, each light-modulating element.
Patent GB-2581179-A (GB)
Title: Construction panel system with adaptable surface
Inventor: TRISTAN PARSONS
IPC: E04F15/06
Filed: 2019-02-06
Abstract: A constructional panel system includes at least one panel 50 and at least one facing element 60. The panel is an extruded metal panel having an upper region 52 and a lower region 54 covered by the upper region. The panel has a longitudinal extrusion direction Panda lateral direction L perpendicular to the longitudinal extrusion direction, wherein the lower region 54 is provided with at least two legs formed integrally with the panel, each leg extending longitudinally along the lower region of the panel and being for supporting the panel. The facing element 60 is removably attachable to cover at least part of the upper region of the panel. Also claimed is a method of installing and refurbishing the panels.
Patent GB-2567380-A (GB)
Title: Dry reforming catalyst using metal oxide support, and method for preparing synthetic gas by using same
Inventor: CAFER T YAVUZ
IPC: C10J1/00
Filed: 2017-08-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to: a dry reforming catalyst in which an active material is impregnated on the surface of a metal oxide support, wherein the active material is surrounded by a surfactant; a method for preparing the same; and a method for preparing a synthetic gas by using the catalyst. Since the surfactant on the surface of the active material prevents sintering of the active material and a phenomenon of covering the active surface with carbon, the dry reforming catalyst exhibits high activity for a long time at a high temperature without using a noble metal, thereby being useful in the preparation of a synthesis gas.
Patent GB-2576065-A (GB)
Title: Push-button switching shower head structure
Inventor: JIAYUAN HUANG
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2019-03-19
Abstract: A push-button switching shower head structure includes a shower head body 1, a water inlet seat 2, a button 3, a push rod 4, a push block 5, a return spring 6, a ratchet wheel 7, a water distribution disc 8, and an outlet disc 9. The button pushes the push rod to move, and the push rod drives the push block to move and drive the ratchet wheel to rotate, and then the ratchet wheel drives the water distribution disc to rotate synchronously to cooperate with the outlet disc to perform waterway switching. The shower head has the advantages of long service life and stable and reliable switching function by providing a guiding groove on the water inlet seat.
Patent GB-2574108-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm forming
Inventor: CLAUDIO SANTONI
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: A method of forming a composite fibre article, and double diaphragm forming apparatus thereof, comprises: providing a former 113 having a contoured forming surface; locating a fibre preform 40 between a first and second diaphragms 104, 105; drawing a vacuum between the first and second diaphragms; displacing the diaphragms relative to the former so as to bring a part of the second diaphragm adjoining the preform into partial conformity with the former; drawing a vacuum between the second diaphragm and the former; and setting the preform. Preferably, the diaphragms are supported by a frame 102 which is mechanically displaced relative to the former. The former is located above the diaphragms wherein the diaphragms are moved upwards into contact. The preform may comprise a heat activable binder and be heated when in contact with the first diaphragm. The first diaphragm may be tensioned, by a plate pressing (200, fig 6), during locating of the fibre preform. A further method of forming a fibre article comprising applying heat to a preform by positioning a heater between a former and one of the diaphragms is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2570814-A (GB)
Title: Locating multiple wellbores
Inventor: BURKAY DONDERICI
IPC: G01V3/26
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: Methods and systems are described that can be used for locating conductive bodies such as wellbore casing or piping disposed below the earth's surface. An electrical current can be excited in a conductive body in each wellbore in a given area to produce a magnetic field, and the magnetic field can be detected by a ranging tool. Location and current parameters can be determined for an estimated number of wellbores producing non-negligible contributions to the magnetic field, and the estimated number of wellbores can be adjusted until the number of contributing wellbores is determined. Location solutions can be returned for each of the contributing wellbores, and the location solutions can be employed to facilitate exploration of drilling applications such as well avoidance, well intersection and/or steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) steering operations.
Patent GB-2574713-A (GB)
Title: Device, system and method for managing channel and/or talkgroup assignments
Inventor: MADHUSUDAN K PAI
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: Managing channel and/or talkgroup assignments. A memory stores a first list of channels associated with a device identifier 171 of a mobile device, and a second list of channels associated with: an identifier of a user 172; and attributes of the user. A controller: receives, from the device, the user identifier indicating a log-in to the device by the user 101; selects a subset of the first list of channels (fig.6), to be temporarily assigned to the mobile device when the user is logged in, based on the attributes of the user; and transmits, to the mobile device, a combined list that includes the subset of the first list of channels, and the second list of channels, to enable the mobile device to communicate using channels in the combined list. The user attributes may include a role, rank, agency or position in an organization, such as public safety. The entire first list may be sent to the mobile device after a user-independent log-in, and replaced by the combined list after receiving an indication of the user log in. The combined list may be filtered based on device capability, status, accessories, location, or number of participants in a channel.
Patent GB-2583536-A (GB)
Title: Securing polymer liners within pipes
Inventor: MARK ROBERT SMITHSON
IPC: F16L58/10
Filed: 2019-05-03
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a length of lined pipe comprises inserting a radially contracted liner pipe 12 into an outer host pipe 10. Injector needles 38 are inserted through an end of the outer pipe 10 into an annular gap between the pipes. Adhesive is injected between the pipes at locations inboard of the end of the outer pipe. After withdrawing the injectors, at least a portion of the liner pipe is expanded to close the gap and to bond the pipes together via the injected adhesive. Shims (34, figure 4) may be inserted into the gap between the pipes. A portion of the liner pipe 12 inboard of the shims 34 may be expanded radially while the shims 34 constrain local radial expansion of an outboard portion of the liner pipe 12 to maintain the gap for accommodating the injectors 38. Withdrawing the shims 34 after injecting the adhesive allows radial expansion of the outboard portion to close the gap between the pipes. The shims 34 may incorporate injectors 38. The injectors 38 may share a source of adhesive 42.
Patent GB-2578805-A (GB)
Title: Gravity-Based energy storage system
Inventor: Miles Franklin
IPC: H02K7/06
Filed: 2019-06-28
Abstract: A multi-weight gravity base energy storage system and method of storing energy are disclosed. The system comprises first and second weights 3, 5, transporters 21 & 23, 29 & 31, and transporter linkages 25, 33. The linkages may be selectively coupled to their associated load 3, 5 to allow the weights to be moved along predefined paths. The volumes swept by the first weight coupled to the first transporter and the second weight coupled to the second transporter at least partially overlap. The volume swept by the second linkage when decoupled does not overlap with the volume swept by the first weight coupled to the first transporter. The system may include additional weights. The arrangement allows the raising and lowering of successive weights at the same time with minimal interruption in energy storage or release as the uncouple transporters can pass past weights being carried. A suspended platform system and winch and cable configuration are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2579876-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: MATTHEW RHYS THOMAS
IPC: C11D3/48
Filed: 2019-07-10
Abstract: Laundry liquid composition comprises octylisothiazolinone and a further isothiazolinone selected from benzisothiazolinone, chloromethylisothiazolinone, 2-methyl-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and methylisothiazolinone. The composition may further comprise anionic surfactant, polyamine and/or soil release polymer.
Patent GB-2579456-A (GB)
Title: Forming conductive vias using a light guide
Inventor: Gerald Bartley
IPC: H05K3/42
Filed: 2018-06-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a process and a structure of forming conductive vias using a light guide. In an exemplary embodiment, the process includes providing a via in a base material in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the base material, applying a photoresist layer to an interior surface of the via, inserting a light guide into the via, exposing, by the light guide, a portion of the photoresist layer to light, thereby resulting in an exposed portion of the photoresist layer and an unexposed portion of the photoresist layer, removing a portion of the photoresist layer, and plating an area of the via, where the photoresist has been removed, with a metal, thereby resulting in a portion of the via plated with metal and a portion of the via not plated with metal.
Patent GB-2591820-A (GB)
Title: Wearable article
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2020-02-10
Abstract: A wearable article 200 comprises an electronics module 100. An electronics module holder 203 holds the electronics module 100. A visual marker 205 is located on an outside surface of the wearable article 200 at a position corresponding to the electronics module holder 203. The module 100 comprises a housing, and a processor 101 and electronics component 111 disposed within the housing. The electronics component 111 detects an object being brought into proximity with the electronics module 100. The visual marker 205 indicates the location of the electronics component 111 in the electronics module holder 203. The electronics component 111 generates a signal in response to the object being brought into the vicinity of the visual marker 205. The processor 101 is arranged to receive the signal generated by the electronics component 111 and is arranged to perform an action in response to receiving the signal. The system allows a user to control the power of the unit just by bringing an object like a phone into proximity with the module and removes the need for the module to comprise physical buttons.
Patent GB-2592577-A (GB)
Title: A prosthetic limb
Inventor: KATE LAURA WALKER
IPC: A61F2/68
Filed: 2020-02-25
Abstract: A body powered prosthetic limb, preferably a prosthetic arm comprising a first elongate member (21, Fig 1), preferably defining at least part of a forearm, a second elongate member 34, preferably defining at least part of an upper arm and a pivot joint 38a, preferably defining an elbow, allowing the first elongate member to rotate relative to the second elongate member. An anchor (18, Fig 1) is provided on one of the elongate members, the anchor securing control wires 54 for actuating digits (24,28, Fig 16), preferably taking the form of fingers, on the other of the elongate members. The pivot joint defines a path for the control wires to pass from the anchor to the digits. The pivot joint further comprises wire deflection portions 59 configured to deflect the control wires by a first amount as the joint rotates by a first angle in a first rotational direction (Fig 9), and deflect the control wires by a second amount, different to the first amount, as the joint pivots by the first angle in a second direction opposite the first (Fig 10).