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Patent GB-2559630-A (GB)
Title: Boost converter with forced continuous conduction mode
Inventor: Sarang Vadnerkar
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A DC-DC switch converter (e.g. a peak-current control boost converter) comprises a power inductor and a plurality of switches (e.g. MOSFET, NFET, PFET) and operates in a forced continuous conduction mode (FCCM). For each switching cycle during the forced continuous conduction mode, the current flowing in the power inductor varies and the converter operates in a series of phases, including: a first phase, where the inductor current increases from zero to a controlled positive magnitude; a second phase, where the inductor current decreases from the controlled positive magnitude to approximately zero; a third phase, where the inductor current decreases from approximately zero to a controlled negative magnitude; a fourth phase, where the inductor current increases from the controlled negative magnitude to approximately zero; and a fifth phase, where the inductor current is zero for the duration of the fifth phase. In another embodiment, for some switching cycles during the forced continuous conduction mode, the converter operates in a first series of phases that include the first to fourth phases. For other switching cycles during the forced continuous conduction mode, the converter operates in a second series of phases that include the first to fifth phases.
Patent GB-2562770-A (GB)
Title: An electrical circuit
Inventor: PAUL YOUDAN
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 2017-05-25
Abstract: An electrical circuit is described, which may be used to connect flat cables in a wiring harness 14 of a vehicle. An opening 15 is formed in a substrate. A first electrical conductor 20 is arranged onto a first surface 22 of the substrate. A second electrical conductor 24 is arranged onto a second surface 26 of the substrate. Each electrical conductor covers at least part of the opening 15. At least one electrical conductor is arranged to extend within the opening 15, to make contact with the other electrical conductor, and to form an electrical connection 32. A three dimensional electrical circuit is formed. The conductors may be fused together at the point of contact by heating, soldering, spot welding or ultrasonic welding. A sealer may fill the opening, preventing environmental contamination, and stiffening the electrical circuit. The electrical conductors 20,24 may be thin copper foil or aluminium. The substrate may be an elongate flexible film of polymer engineering material.
Patent GB-2560591-A (GB)
Title: Desk type liquid chemical spraying device
Inventor: GI SOOL HONG
IPC: B05B13/04
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: A spraying device 100 with a plurality of nozzles 190 that are rotatable and driven by a motor (150, Fig. 3); each nozzle being detachable and supplied with fluid from respective internal hoses (180, Fig. 3). The reservoir case 110 of the device has a flat bottom so that the spraying device 100 may be located in a flat place such as a ground surface or a desk.
Patent GB-2552085-A (GB)
Title: A turbine engine blade fitted with an elastomer gasket
Inventor: GILLES PIERRE-MARIE NOTARIANNI
IPC: F04D29/32
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: A turbomachine rotor wheel, eg a turbojet fan, has blades 10 each comprising a body 11, eg of composite material, to which is fastened an elastomer gasket 12, eg at the root 10A of the blade. The gasket 12 may have a base 12A, a lip 12B and a rib 12C and may extend over the entire periphery of the root 10A. Each gasket 12 cooperates with two inter-blade platforms 20 each comprising a circumferential plate 20B such that the gasket 12 extends below (radially inwardly) the plates 20B, eg with the rib 12C pressed against the inner surfaces 20BA of the plates by centrifugal force. A second gasket 32 is provided on the inner surface 20BA of each inter-blade plate 20B so that it lies between the (first) gaskets 12 and the plates 20B to provide a second seal and to prevent excessive deformation of the (first) gaskets 12.
Patent GB-2569769-A (GB)
Title: Computing devices, methods of controlling computing devices, and computer programs
Inventor: IAIN MATTHEW RUSSELL
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2017-07-24
Abstract: A method of undoing a pull-to-refresh command on a computing device such as a tablet computer or smart phone comprising, receiving first content 140, wherein a display 115 of a computing device 110 is caused to display the first content 140. In response to receiving first predetermined user input associated with a pull-to-refresh command: an operation to obtain second, different content 180 for display on the display 115 is initiated; and the display 115 is caused to display a visual indicator 160 associated with the obtaining of the second content 180. In response to receiving second, subsequent predetermined user input associated with a pull-to-refresh undo command, the display 115 is caused to display the first content 140. The second predetermined user input may be received whilst the display is displaying the first content and/or visual indicator. The second predetermined user input may correspond to user interaction with the first content, user interaction with the visual indicator, predetermined movement of the computing device and/or user interaction with a visual object that is displayed at the same time as the first content and/or visual indicator wherein the visual object may be different from the first content and the visual indicator.
Patent GB-2565843-A (GB)
Title: Invaginating device
Inventor: PETER PAUL ZILLA
IPC: A61F2/966
Filed: 2017-08-25
Abstract: An invaginating device 10, such as for ensheathing and object for extraction or relocation during arterial surgical procedures, includes a mechanism for invagination of a fluid filled outer flexible tube 14, engagable with an actuator 16 movable relative to an inner elongate member 12 to extend the outer tube 14 to protrude from a first axial end 12a of an inner elongate member 12 and retractable to reduce the protrusion. The outer tube 14 has both axial ends axially spaced, invaginated inwards and sealably connected to the inner elongate member 12, which may have a tapered end 12a to bias the outer flexible tube 14 towards the retracted position. The actuator 16 may be secured to the outer flexible tube 14 to extend and/or retract the tube.
Patent GB-2570624-A (GB)
Title: Animal restraining pen
Inventor: DENIS FOREMAN
IPC: A61D3/00
Filed: 2017-10-17
Abstract: An animal restraining pen comprising a pair of side frame members 2(4) mounted parallel to one another and an upper frame member 6 extending therebetween to define a passage through which an animal can pass, a closure gate assembly 26(28) being provided at one end of the pen to engage the sides of the animal's neck, a head lift being mounted on or adjacent the closure gate assembly, said head lift comprising a vertically displaceable chin engaging trough 34 extending outwardly from the closure gate assembly 26(28) and adapted to engage beneath the chin of animal held within the pen to selectively raise and hold the animal's head as the head lift is moved between a lower position and a raised position. An animal restraining pen, wherein openable side gates are pivotably mounted on each side frame member for selectively closing said side members is also claimed.
Patent GB-2557018-A (GB)
Title: Management terminal for a cash management system
Inventor: MARK BERNHARDT
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: A management terminal 20, 21 is connected to a network comprising at least one electronic point of sale device 19 and at least one cash drawer 1. The management terminal receives from the cash drawer a user identifier and information concerning the drawers contents and the management terminal receives from the EPOS terminal a user identifier and the amount of money owed, where the management terminal compares the drawer content data with the payment owed when the identifiers match. Time stamps may also be included in the data match. The management terminal may either be a local or remote computing device. The management terminal may verify that all data packets sent from the cash drawers have been received. Each data packet may be assigned a sequence number, where an algorithm can identify missing sequence numbers to identify missing data. Data packets may be received by the management terminal using the TCP/IP protocol. Reports and/or alerts may be produced in the event of a data mismatch.
Patent GB-2568304-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the performance of medical instrument sterilising equipment
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HILL
IPC: A61L2/28
Filed: 2017-11-13
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for monitoring the performance of an endoscope washer disinfector comprising a lumen 2, a test strip 3 and a test strip holder 4. The test strip holder is provided with an internal chamber arranged to accommodate the test strip. The apparatus comprises a plurality of end caps 6 which may be interchangeably attached to a main body of the test strip holder. The test strip holder comprises an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture, the outlet aperture being formed within the end cap. The end caps differ from each other by having outlet apertures which differ in diameter. In use, the appropriate end cap is selected depending on the diameter of the lumen. The test strip comprises an elongate member having an elongate groove (22, Fig. 7) extending from a first end (20, Fig. 7) to a second end (21, Fig. 7) of the elongate member. The groove is arranged to accommodate a test soil to be used for validation of the performance of the endoscope washer disinfector.
Patent GB-2569396-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for use in the analysis of a skin-print
Inventor: Melanie Jane Bailey
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: An apparatus for verifying the deposition of a skin print comprises a receiving portion 230 configured to receive a substrate 210 having a unique identifier, a skin print deposition sensor 150 that senses the deposition of a skin print on a substrate located in the receiving portion, and a reader 160 that reads the unique identifier. A microcontroller 180 receives a signal from the skin print deposition sensor indicating the deposition of a skin print, associates the signal with date and time information and with the unique identifier provided by the reader. The deposition sensor may sense the application of a force onto a substrate in the receiving portion. The deposition sensor may comprise a capacitive sensor, image sensor such as a camera, or electrical circuitry that detects a change in electrical properties in a substrate. The receiving portion may receive a substrate assembly comprising the substrate and the unique identifier. The unique identifier may comprise a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, a bar code, or a two-dimensional bar code. Association of the skin print with a specific time and unique identifier reduces fraudulent use when conducting regular skin print analyte testing.
Patent GB-2569613-A (GB)
Title: A game bird brooding house
Inventor: Trevor Gwyn Evans
IPC: A01K67/02
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a game bird brooding house. The game bird brooding house has plural walls 2, 10, 11 formed of a frame 3 and boards. A roof 1 made of flexible roofing material is arranged over the plural walls to create an enclosed space. The flexible roofing material is attached to the frame under tension.
Patent GB-2570682-A (GB)
Title: Braking Control Module
Inventor: Alessio Sabbatini
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-02-02
Abstract: A braking control module comprising a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle S104, detect a parameter indicative of a reduction of a propulsive torque request S106, and output a braking control signal depending on the speed being less than or equal to a threshold S110, and the determination of a reduced torque request. The application also relates to a brake system, a vehicle, an associated method, a computer program product and a computer readable medium. Preferably, the reduced torque request is based on a rate of reduction request being greater than or equal to a threshold, or the reduction request being less than or equal ti a threshold reduced torque request. The reduced torque request may be zero, and may be indicative of the vehicle being stationary. The controller may further receive a speed signal of a wheel, and output the control signal to apply braking on the wheel in dependence on the speed signal being less than or equal to a threshold wheel speed, which could be 2 m/s. The reduced torque request parameter could be a throttle position or rate of change of a throttle position.
Patent GB-2557841-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced rear obstacle detection
Inventor: KWAKU O PRAKAH-ASANTE
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2015-09-28
Abstract: A first output mechanism in a wearable device is actuated when a vehicle reverse speed exceeds a first threshold. A second output mechanism in a vehicle is actuated when a rear obstacle collision detection controller detects an impending collision with a rear obstacle.
Patent GB-2563150-A (GB)
Title: Passenger seating with movable door assembly
Inventor: AARON ROBINSON
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: Passenger seating comprises rows R1, R2 of seats with a door assembly 30 at the end of each row for improving a seat occupant's privacy. The door assembly includes a door 34 that slides into and out of a base 32 in one mode of operation, and which supports a further mode of opening. The second mode of operation may involve pivoting on hinges 86. A latch (35, fig 3) is provided to prevent the door from being opened routinely in the secondary mode. In one mode of operating the door is displaced rearwards with respect to the direction in which the seat faces and in another mode of operating the door is displaced outwardly with respect to the seat from a position in a normal or closed state.
Patent GB-2566608-A (GB)
Title: Material
Inventor: Fraser Milne
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 2018-08-13
Abstract: The creep resistant material comprises a core layer 12 of rigid polyurethane with tensile reinforcement layers 17 applied on both opposed surfaces of the core layer. The entire tensile reinforcement layers 17 are in contact with the opposing surfaces of the core layer 15. The tensile reinforcements 17 comprise corrosion resistant metal or fabric. Also claimed is a clamp incorporating the material. The preferred clamp comprises three arcuate sections separated by spars, and rubber. Also claimed is a method of producing the clamps involving moulding polyurethane. The clamps can be used for mounting tubular members, such as pipes, risers, umbilicals, shafts and mandrels, used in subsea and deep-water oil and gas operations.
Patent GB-2564332-A (GB)
Title: Link mechanism
Inventor: TOSHIKAZU MATSUDA
IPC: B60H1/12
Filed: 2017-06-01
Abstract: A link mechanism (40) is provided with a first linking member (41), a second linking member (43), a third linking member (42), and a link cover (44). The first linking member is connected to a motor (50) and is rotated by the drive of the motor. The second linking member is connected to an opening and closing door (36) for opening and closing a discharge opening (24) for discharging air-conditioning air into a vehicle interior, the air-conditioning air being used to regulate temperature within the vehicle interior. The third linking member has a rotating shaft (421) supported by a stationary member (20) and connects the first linking member and the second linking member. The link cover is disposed so as to cover around the first linking member. The link cover has formed thereon a protrusion (45) protruding toward the third linking member.
Patent GB-2565679-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems of exchanging data between an electronic device and an external accessory
Inventor: Daniel Grobe Sachs
IPC: H04B1/44
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: A method (500) of exchanging data between an electronic device (105) and an external accessory (110). In one example, the method (500) includes receiving, at an interface of the electronic device (105), a connector (145) of the external accessory (110). The method (500) also includes transmitting, via a first pin of the interface, data between the external accessory (110) and the electronic device (105), and interrupting, with an electronic processor (220) of the electronic device (105), data transmission between the external accessory (110) and the electronic device (105) via the first pin of the interface. The method (500) further includes while data transmission is interrupted, detecting, via the first pin of the interface, an activation of a talk actuator (130), and activating, via the electronic processor (220), a transmitter (250) in response to detecting the activation of the talk actuator (130).
Patent GB-2570796-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: KYOUNG-NAM LIM
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2018-12-19
Abstract: A display device comprising a substrate with an active area containing two TFTs 100,150 formed of a semiconductor layer 104,154, a gate electrode 102,152, a source electrode 106,156 and a drain electrode 108,158. The second TFT has a storage capacitor Cst formed by an upper electrode and a lower electrode connected between the source and gate electrodes. An inorganic insulation film 166 is disposed over the TFTs. The first and second TFTs may have a polycrystalline semiconductor layer 152 and an oxide semiconductor layer 102 respectively. There may be a first and second lower insulation films (silicon nitride) and an upper buffer layer (silicon oxide) 122 disposed between the semiconductor layers. The display may have a bending area BA and a plurality of contact holes 164,174 in the active area. The bending area may have at least one opening 192,194 that is as deep as the contact holes.
Patent GB-2586139-A (GB)
Title: Pet food comprising a protein composition and method of producing said food
Inventor: LINDA MARIE GOULD
IPC: A23K50/50
Filed: 2019-08-06
Abstract: A pet food comprises a protein composition, wherein said protein composition comprises at least two different protein sources isolated from animal material from the same animal group. The animal group is chosen from fowl, teleost, bovid, leporid, or deer. The total concentration of essential amino acids in the protein composition is between 5 and 15 % by weight in the pet food, and the pet food has a digestibility of at least 75 %. Also disclosed is a method for producing a pet food, comprising admixing a first protein source and a second protein source isolated from animal material from the same animal group chosen from those listed above. The total concentration of protein sources in the pet food is at least 60% by weight. The advantage is the provision of a hypoallergenic, nutritionally-balanced food with a favourable taste, no allergenicity, a high nutritive value and good absorptivity and digestibility.
Patent GB-2587391-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft assembly
Inventor: ANDREW MCMAHON
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 2019-09-26
Abstract: An aircraft assembly (e.g. wing box 20) comprising a fastener fastening first structural component 40 (preferably landing gear rib 24, figure 2) and second structural component 50 (preferably upper and lower covers 21, 22, figure 1). The first component 40 comprises an insert 44 in a body 41. The insert (e.g. plug) has a machined hole (e.g. bore) through which the fastener 70 extends. The insert material hardness is less than the body material hardness. Preferably the second structural component is not harder or softer than the insert, i.e. they have the same material hardness. The body and the insert may form a single piece component. The insert may be formed from a cured resin, aluminium or carbon fibre reinforced plastic CFRP. The body material may be steel or titanium metal alloy. The insert may be a disc press fitted, welded, bonded or cured in the body.
Patent GB-2588123-A (GB)
Title: Metal battery
Inventor: EVAN KEYSER
IPC: H01M50/46
Filed: 2019-10-08
Abstract: A metal battery 100, e.g. a lithium battery, comprises an anode 103, an anode current collector 101 in electrical contact with the anode, a cathode 109, a cathode current collector 110 in electrical contact with the cathode, a separator 107 disposed between the anode and cathode, a liquid electrolyte, and an anode protection structure comprising an anode protection layer 105 disposed between the anode and the separator. The anode protection layer has a matrix 105A and domains 105B within the matrix. One of the matrix and domains contains a first material and the other of the matrix and domains contains a second material, and the first material is less permeable by the electrolyte than the second material. Preferably, the matrix comprises the first material and the domains comprise the second (more permeable) material. The first and second materials are preferably polymers, the first material being a semiconducting conjugated polymer and the second material being selected from polyacrylates, polymethacrylates and poly(ethylene oxide). A metal battery precursor in which the anode protection layer is deposited directly on the anode current collector before in situ generation of the anode layer, and a metal battery with a fibrous separator are also claimed.
Patent GB-2589846-A (GB)
Title: A case assembly for a mobile electronic device with a screen
Inventor: THOMAS RICHARD HOWARD
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2019-11-21
Abstract: A case assembly for a mobile electronic device with a screen. The assembly comprises a case in the form of a housing with a rectangular configuration having a rear wall and an upstanding sidewall to define a cavity to receive the device. The rear wall is provided on an outer face with a pair of case connectors 40 each providing an electrical and mechanical interface. The case has a communications output device configured to communicate with the device. The assembly further comprises a pair of control modules (2, figure 6). Each control module (2) has at least one user operable interface (56, 57, 59, 60, 64 – figure 3) to allow a manual input to be detected, and a module connector complimentary to the case connectors 40 providing an electrical and mechanical interface. The control modules (2) are removably attachable via the connectors 40 to the rear wall of the case such that the electrical interfaces allow information on the position of the user operable interface to be transmitted to the case and, in use, to the device via the communication output device. The control modules replicate the action of physical buttons on a mobile gaming device.
Patent GB-2592045-A (GB)
Title: Data structures, methods and primitive block generators for storing primitives in a graphics processing system
Inventor: XILE YANG
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2020-02-13
Abstract: A method for storing primitives in primitive blocks subdivided into sections includes receiving 702 a primitive associated with state data that defines how the primitive is to be rendered and determining 704 whether the state data associated with the received primitive matches state data for a current primitive block. In response to determining that the state data for the received primitive matches the state data for the current primitive block it is determined 706, based on one or more primitive section size constraints, whether the received primitive is to be added to a current primitive section of the current primitive block in a data store. In response to determining that the received primitive is to be added to the current primitive section, the received primitive is added 710 to the current primitive section. In response to determining that the received primitive is not to be added to the current primitive section: the current primitive section is output 712, the data store is reconfigured 714 to store a new primitive section for the current primitive block; and the received primitive is added to the new primitive section for the current primitive block. Also claimed is a corresponding apparatus.