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Patent GB-2501641-A (GB)
Title: Method for fabrication of a multivariate optical element
Inventor: PELLETIER MICHAEL T
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2011-02-11
Abstract: A method for fabricating an optical element including selecting a lamp spectrum and bandpass filter spectrum, obtaining a spectral characteristics vector to quantify the concentration of a component in a sample and obtaining a target spectrum from the lamp spectrum, the bandpass filter spectrum, and the spectral characteristics vector, is provided. Further including selecting a number of layers less than a maximum value, and performing an optimization routine using the index of refraction and thickness of each of the number of layers until an error between a model spectrum and the target spectrum is less than a tolerance value, or a number of iterations is exceeded. And reducing the number of layers if the error is less than a tolerance and stopping the procedure if the number of iterations is exceeded. A device using an optical element for optically-based chemometrics applications fabricated using the method above is also provided.
Patent GB-2514860-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for testing content of mobile communication devices
Inventor: ARSENEAU ERIC
IPC: H04M1/24
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: The embodiments described herein relates to systems and method for testing user content of given mobile communication devices. According to one aspect, there is provided a method for testing user content of given mobile communication devices that includes the steps of providing at least one model image associated with at least one graphical user interface ("GUI") screen of a model mobile communication device corresponding to the given mobile communication device, obtaining at least one test image associated with at least one GUI screen of the given mobile communication device, comparing the test image with the model image, and determining whether the user content of the given mobile communication device is different from the desired content of the model mobile communication device.
Patent GB-2519320-A (GB)
Title: Electrowinning apparatus
Inventor: MILLS ROBERT
IPC: C25C7/02
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: An anode for a cell of an electrowinning metal recovery apparatus comprises a tubular anode member 20 supported on a current distributing frame extending within the member to distribute electrical current to points on an inner surface of the member. The frame preferably comprises a plurality of conductive supports 13 extending longitudinally within the member and linked by conductive cross-members 14, which together provide a plurality of current supply points to the inner surface of the member. The anode member may comprise a mesh that is preferably an expanded metal mesh. A further disclosed anode comprises a tubular anode member comprising a plurality of holes extending through a face of the member. A cell (40, figure 7) comprises a tubular cathode (46) having an internal diameter of at least 175 mm and the anode (45) of the invention provided internally of the cathode. A module (80, figure 12) has a group of electrowinning cells (70) each comprising a tubular cathode and the anode of the invention provided internally of the cathode.
Patent GB-2521148-A (GB)
Title: Airflow testing apparatus
Inventor: GUPTA RITIKA
IPC: A24F40/80
Filed: 2013-12-10
Abstract: Testing apparatus comprising an air pump 1 downstream of measuring equipment which measures a products characteristics. An induction 3 upstream of the measuring equipment, and an adaptor 4 connected at a first end upstream of the induction port 3, the adaptor 4 comprising a through bore 19 extending through the adaptor from the first end to a second end to receive an inhaler I. A lateral bore 20 is in communication with the through bore 19, whereby the air pump 1 in use draws air through the inhaler I and through the lateral bore 20. The adapter 4 is provided with a flow adjustment member 21 in the lateral bore 20. The member being adjustable to vary the flow through the lateral bore 20, and hence the relative proportions of air that are drawn in at the first end of the adaptor and the make up air drawn in through the lateral bore. The testing equipment may be one of an Anderson Cascade Impactor, Next generation Impactor, Particle Size Determination by laser diffraction or dose uniformity sampling apparatus.
Patent GB-2522194-A (GB)
Title: Multiply adder
Inventor: LUTZ DAVID RAYMOND
IPC: G06F7/483
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A floating point multiply add circuit (24) includes a multiplier( 26) and an adder (28) for computing A+(B*C). The input operands A, B and C together with the result value all have a normal exponent value range, such as a range consistent with the IEEE Standard 754. The product value is passed from the multiplier (26) to the adder (28) as an extended exponent value range that extends lower than the normal exponent value range. Shifters (Fig 4, 48, 50) within the adder can take account of the extended exponent value range of the product as necessary in order to bring the result value back into the normal exponent value range. The product may be unrounded. Count leading zero circuitry may also be used to determine the leading zeros in the mantissa of B & C to be used to shift the mantissa if the count is greater than zero. The adder may comprise a shifter to align the addend with the product. The multiplier may generate a flag to indicate that the product has a value lower than the exponent value range.
Patent GB-2522267-A (GB)
Title: Prosthetic system and brassiere
Inventor: NORRIS-REEVES SUZANNE ROSEMARIE
IPC: A61F2/52
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A breast prosthesis system 100 comprises a set of two or more prosthesis layers 102, 104, 106, each layer outwardly shaped to resemble a breast. Subsequent layers 104, 106 are inwardly shaped to complement the outward shape of preceding layers. The outward shape of the layers 102, 104, 106 may comprise a nipple shaped protrusion 110 which fits into a recess 110' on the inner surface of an adjoining layer in the manner of a stud and popper. Each layer may also be fitted with magnetic coupling means to assist the maintenance of the assembled system 100. An adapted bra (200, figure 2) may comprise a recess shaped to complement a nipple shaped protrusion 110. Furthermore the outermost layer of the system 106 may comprise an iron-on patch for application to the bra, be fitted with complementary hook and loop fabric or even made integral to the bra.
Patent GB-2510726-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for server side remote desktop recordation and playback
Inventor: GERMAN RICHARD W
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2012-09-10
Abstract: Various methods for server-side recordation and playback of a remote desktop session are provided. One example method may comprise receiving data related to a remote desktop protocol session. The method of this example embodiment may further comprise providing for storage of the data at a location other than the device associated with the remote desktop protocol client of the remote desktop protocol session. Furthermore, the method of this example embodiment may comprise receiving a request to reproduce the remote desktop protocol session. The method of this example embodiment may also comprise retrieving the data from storage. Additionally, the method of this example embodiment may comprise facilitating reproduction of at least a portion of the remote desktop protocol session based at least in part on the retrieved data. Similar and related example methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products are also provided.
Patent GB-2529997-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and related method
Inventor: SINGH HARPREET
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A communication system for controlling the output of messages to a vehicle occupant includes a processor configured to output a first message. A signal is received from one or more sensors operative to monitor the vehicle occupant when the first message is output. The signal from said one or more sensors is analysed to determine one or more parameters relating to the response of the vehicle occupant to said first message. The communication system controls the subsequent output of at least said first message, such as inhibiting or changing the format or frequency of output, in dependence on said one or more determined parameters. The present application also relates to a method and to a vehicle. Monitoring the occupant response may include monitoring a button press, touch screen interaction, voice or audio responses, movements or visual gestures, facial recognition, or physiological or emotional responses.
Patent GB-2524594-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling systems and methods for wireless networks
Inventor: LE KHIEM
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: A method includes receiving from a user device a request to reconfigure already-active uplink semi-persistent scheduling (SPS). The already active uplink SPS grants the user device a resource block allocation (RBA) and a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) for periodic uplink transmissions. The already active uplink SPS includes a time-interval parameter (i.e. a Transmission Time Interval TTI), the time-interval parameter specifying a time interval between the periodic uplink transmissions. The request includes information related to a proposed adjustment of the time interval parameter. The method further includes reconfiguring the already active uplink SPS. The reconfiguring includes modifying the time interval parameter based, at least in part, on the information. The reconfiguration may consist of a pre-defined time interval adjustment which is carried out after a trigger event (for example, the user device transmitting empty packets).
Patent GB-2512261-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor arrangement with active drift zone
Inventor: WEIS ROLF
IPC: H01L27/088
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: A semiconductor device arrangement includes a first semiconductor device having a load path and a plurality of second semiconductor devices, each having a load path between a first and a second load terminal and a control terminal. The second semiconductor devices have their load paths connected in series and connected in series to the load path of the first semiconductor device. Each of the second semiconductor devices has its control terminal connected to the load terminal of one of the other second semiconductor devices, and one of the second semiconductor devices has its control terminal connected to one of the load terminals of the first semiconductor device. Each of the second semiconductor devices has at least one device characteristic. At least one device characteristic of at least one of the second semiconductor devices is different from the corresponding device characteristic of others of the second semiconductor devices.
Patent GB-2516566-A (GB)
Title: Transflective display with color shift reduction
Inventor: JOHNSTON DUNCAN ROBERT
IPC: H05B33/22
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A transflective display includes a substrate, a partially absorbing layer arranged on the substrate, a reflection layer arranged on the partially absorbing layer opposite to the substrate, and an emissive layer arranged on the reflection layer opposite to the partially absorbing layer. The emissive layer includes a plurality of light-emitting elements that emit light of at least one color and a dye of a color other than the at least one color of the plurality of light-emitting elements. The reflection layer is arranged to reflect some light from the emissive layer back into the emissive layer.
Patent GB-2532928-A (GB)
Title: Sealing assembly and method for monitoring a sealing assembly
Inventor: DEFENG LANG
IPC: F16J15/3296
Filed: 2014-11-27
Abstract: A sealing assembly for a roller bearing comprises an elastic seal lip 10 having a movable part 12, wherein said seal lip 10 is configured to be attached to a first part of a machine i.e. an outer bearing race and to be in contact with a second part 18 of the machine i.e. an inner bearing race. It is proposed that at least one acceleration sensor 14 is fixed to the movable part 12 of the seal lip 10. The sensor may be a 3-axis gravity sensor semi conductor chip. The sealing assembly may comprise a data processing device which may determine the orientation of the sensor in relation to the direction of gravity and may calculate sealing lip wear, and or stiction of the sealing lip. A later embodiment relates to a method of monitoring a sealing assembly.
Patent GB-2533600-A (GB)
Title: Music Playing Service
Inventor: JUSSI LEPPÂNEN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: A user connected to the internet 107 via a user device 103, 104 and optionally playing a musical instrument 101, 102 selects a music item e.g. a song to play either by selecting an item or list of items, or by starting to play and the service automatically recognising the item. A subset of users (figures 2-3) from an online group are identified based on skill level, reputation, playing style, history and/or a users preferences who are or can play the item selected by the first user, for example the same track on a different instrument, and their music is provided to the user. A visualisation, such as an image of the music item being played, may be provided e.g. using virtual reality glasses at the same time as the music item, and a more appealing visualisation may be provided on better playing or more users listening to the music item. The subset may be defined manually by the user or automatically. The playing of the music may be provided in real time. Thus the invention facilitates forming a virtual band. The invention may be more widely applied for any group online activity.
Patent GB-2517643-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the treatment of scoliosis
Inventor: MCMILLAN IAIN ALEXANDER
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: Spinal adjustment system including at least three implant modules, at least one of the implant modules being a first implant module including: means for engaging the first implant module with a first vertebra; and first force application means; characterised in that: the first force application means is adapted to engage with a second implant module engaged with a second vertebra superior to the first vertebra; the first force application means is adapted to also engage with a third implant module engaged with a third vertebra inferior to the first vertebra; and the first implant module includes means of adjusting the force applied to the first vertebra by the first force application means.
Patent GB-2536238-A (GB)
Title: Windshield monitoring system
Inventor: NEIL BELOE
IPC: B60S1/02
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a windshield monitoring system. The system comprises a laminated windshield 14 having an infrared reflective (IRR) layer 18. The system also comprises an infrared light source arranged to direct a beam of light 32 into the windshield 14 at an incidence angle θi arranged to subject the beam of light 32 to total internal reflection at a windshield to air interface to propagate the beam of light across the windshield 14 towards an opposing edge thereof, and arranged to refract light away from the windshield 14 at a windshield to contaminant interface. The infrared light 32 is also arranged to reflect off the infrared reflective layer 18. The system also comprises an infrared light detector 34 arranged to detect that the light beam has been refracted 38 away from the windshield 14.
Patent GB-2537611-A (GB)
Title: A drain valve and drain valve insert
Inventor: MARTIN SACH
IPC: F24D19/08
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A drain valve 10 comprises a body 11 having a first conduit 12 and a passage 15 extending therethrough. An additional conduit 16 also has a passage 19 extending therethrough. The first conduit 12 has a seat (36, Fig. 3) for an insert 22. The passage 15 of the first conduit 12 has an inner surface (27, Fig. 3) which is at least partially threaded. The insert 22 has an outer surface, a portion 25 of which is threaded such that the insert can be screwed into the first conduit 12. The outer surface of the insert 22 also has an unthreaded portion 26, which in use abuts against the threaded inner surface 27 of the first conduit 12 to create a fluid-tight connection.
Patent GB-2530873-A (GB)
Title: LED tube lamp
Inventor: JIANG TAO
IPC: F21V7/22
Filed: 2015-07-24
Abstract: An LED tube lamp has LED light sources 202, a lamp tube 1, a reflective film layer (12, Fig 12) and an LED light bar 2. The LED light bar 2 is bendable. The reflective film layer 12 is disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the lamp tube 1 and occupies a portion of the inner circumferential surface of the lamp tube along a longitudinal direction and a circumferential direction of the lamp tube. The LED light sources 202 are disposed above or adjacent to one side of the reflective film layer 12.
Patent GB-2530416-A (GB)
Title: Optimum flow control valve setting system and procedure
Inventor: GOTTUMUKKALA VARMA
IPC: E21B34/16
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: A technique facilitates selection of optimum flow control valve settings to improve a desired objective function in a multizone well having zonal isolation. A network of flow control valves is provided in a completion network disposed along isolated well zones of at least one lateral bore of the multizone well. Data is acquired from downhole in the multizone well and processed on processor system modules which may be used in selected combinations. Examples of such modules comprise completion network modules, deconvolution modules, optimization modules, and/or inflow-outflow modules. The modules are designed to process the collected data in a manner which facilitates adjustment of the flow control valve settings in the network of flow control valves to improve the desired objective function.
Patent GB-2532339-A (GB)
Title: Detecting low-speed close-range vehicle cut-in
Inventor: Nitendra Nath
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: A system for detecting a cut-in vehicle that is configured to receive a radar signal and has a processor to determine a region of interest between an own vehicle and preceding vehicle. The system is implemented into an adaptive cruise control system where upon entering the detection zone the cut-in vehicle is evaluated as a new front vehicle and followed. Figure 5 shows the process of detecting and selecting the cut-in vehicle as a new front vehicle whereby the speed, distance from own vehicle, heading and acceleration of the cut-in vehicle is considered against predetermined thresholds.
Patent GB-2544075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to bend restrictors
Inventor: MALCOLM STUART PAGE
IPC: F16L1/12
Filed: 2015-11-05
Abstract: A bend restrictor 50 to limit the radius of curvature of an elongate member such as a power cables, signal cable or fibre, a pipe or an umbilical. The bend restrictor has multiple units 52, 54 each having a through-going passage 64. The units are connected in a string to form a continuous passage through the bend restrictor for receiving the elongate member. Each unit has a male connector 56 and a female connector 58, with each unit being connected to the next by engagement of the male connector with the female connector of the next unit, wherein at least one of the units in the string is a clamp unit 54 adapted to clamp against the elongate member to resist movement of the bend restrictor axially along the elongate member. There are further independent claims for a clamp unit, an installation of a bend restrictor and elongate member, and a method of restricting the bending of an elongate member.
Patent GB-2534681-A (GB)
Title: Treatment apparatus
Inventor: Russell Graham Cannon
IPC: A61N1/378
Filed: 2015-12-16
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment by therapy of a human or animal body comprises a treatment unit 1 including a casing 20, a battery and means for generating and delivering microcurrent pulses, a carrier adapted to be attached to the human or animal body, including a pair of electrodes (3, 4, Figure 1) to contact the body at spaced locations, and means for connecting the electrodes to the treatment unit to receive the microcurrent pulses. The treatment unit 1 has a single port 23, acting as an input for charging the battery and as an output for the electrode connection means for delivery of the pulses depending on which is connected via the port 23. A voltage dependent circuit may detect what is connected, and activate a charging circuit or a pulse delivery circuit accordingly. The device may be programmed with a range of pulse patterns, which may be selected by buttons 26, 27.
Patent GB-2547460-A (GB)
Title: Solvent systems for tuning of the external quantum efficiency of organic photodiodes
Inventor: JEREMY BURROUGHES
IPC: H01L51/42
Filed: 2016-02-19
Abstract: A formulation comprising p-type and n-type organic semiconductors and a solvent comprising indane, an indane derivative or a combination thereof in a total content of at least 50 vol % relative to the total solvent volume. This may be used to provide photoactive layers with a morphology optimized for photodetector applications, wherein the external quantum efficiency may be tuned so as to selectively enhance the response in particular wavelength regions and thereby improve the detector capability of the device. If a mixture of solvents is used, it is preferable that the indane content is at least 90 vol %, and furthermore, it is even more preferable to be at least 97 vol % relative to the total solvent volume. The p-type semiconductor material may be a conjugated organic polymer and the n-type semiconductor material may be a fullerene or fullerene derivative. The formulation may be deposited by solution deposition, such as spin coating before drying.
Patent GB-2533888-A (GB)
Title: Box wrench with split gear body and interchangeable drive insert
Inventor: RYAN A DEDRICKSON
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: The tool 500 includes an idler gear 150 and an interchangeable drive insert. A ratchet gear 505 has gear teeth on an external radial portion. A radial opening 515 extends between first and second endpoints of the ratchet gear. The opening is shaped and sized to receive a work piece therein. An insert cavity 510 receives the ratchet gear and allows rotational movement thereof. An opening in the cavity is shaped and sized to cooperate with the radial opening of the ratchet gear and permit entry of the workpiece therein. The insert cavity is positioned adjacent the idler gear such that at least one point of the ratchet gear is engaged with the idler gear during a full radial movement of the ratchet gear. Multiple idler gears may be disposed along at least two sides of the ratchet gear. A gear train and motor may be used to transmit torque to the ratchet gear. The compact design of tool allows for an automatic power means to transmit the torque to the workpiece.
Patent GB-2550846-A (GB)
Title: Two-part Cyanoacrylate curable adhesive system
Inventor: EMER WARD
IPC: C09J133/14
Filed: 2016-05-23
Abstract: A two-part curable composition comprising [a] a first part comprising a cyanoacrylate composition comprising a cyanoacrylate component, such as ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and a rubber toughening agent and [b] a second part comprising a 2-substituted benzothiazole, such as 5-chloro-2-methyl benzothiazole, 2-methyl-1, 3-benzothiazole or 6-methoxybenzothiazole or a derivative thereof, wherein the first or second part further comprises a component with at least two (meth) acrylate groups, preferably in an amount 1-20wt% based on the total weight of the composition, at least one benzonitrile, such as 3,5-dinitrobenzonitrile, and at least one anhydride component, such as phthalic anhydride. The rubber toughening agent is comprised of reaction products of the combination of ethylene, methyl acrylate and monomers having carboxylic acid cure sites. Also disclosed is cured reaction products of the two-part curable composition and a method of bonding two substrates using the two-part curable composition.