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Patent GB-2588763-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal device assembly
Inventor: JONATHAN HUGGINS
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: A method of forming a liquid crystal display device, by subjecting a barrier film component (2 to 6) and a polariser film component (14 to 22) to a first drying process. The barrier film components and polariser components are combined to assemble upper (2 to 26) and lower (2 to 22) sub-assembly components. The upper and lower sub-assembly components are subject to a second drying process. The upper and lower sub-assemblies are combined with a liquid crystal cell to assembly a liquid crystal device. Preferably, the first and second drying processes comprise either baking the components in an atmospheric pressure environment with reduced water vapour content/humidity, or keeping the film components in a reduced pressure environment. Each of the upper and lower sub-assemblies may comprise, between a stretched polymer dichroic film and one or more barrier coatings, a polymer film having a higher water vapour transmission rate than the dichroic film and the barrier coatings.
Patent GB-2588672-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle charging station enclosure
Inventor: OLIVIER FREELING-WILKINSON
IPC: B60L53/30
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: An electric vehicle (EV) charging station enclosure 10, for an EV charging station 100 installed below ground, includes a base 12 and a sidewall 14 defining a cavity 16, wherein a dividing member 18 across the cavity provides: a first (charging station) chamber 20 on one side for receiving the charging station; and a second (cable) chamber 22 on the other side for storing a slack length of mains cable within the enclosure. An aperture 18a (e.g. slot) through the dividing member, or between the sidewall and dividing member, allows a power cable to extend from the cable chamber into the charging station chamber for connection to the EV charging station. A top plate 24 may be provided over the cavity, the top plate having an aperture 24a disposed over the charging station chamber for a telescopic or retractable bollard of the charging station. In a further embodiment, the enclosure is an infrastructure enclosure for installation in the ground for receiving an infrastructure (e.g. parking meter, water fountain, road sign, advertisement). The infrastructure may include a device or system of; an electrical supply, a water supply, a gas supply, sewerage, telephone, or an internet supply.
Patent GB-2591305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in storage systems
Inventor: JAMES JOHN THORN
IPC: B65D85/18
Filed: 2020-01-27
Abstract: A vacuum bag storage system (figure 1, 1) comprises a vacuum storage bag having a pocket 6 with a releasably sealable opening 3 through which items to be stored may be inserted and removed, and at least two substantially stiff panels (7, 8) configured to be at least partly removed from and inserted into the bag through the opening. The panels are connected by at least one length of flexible material (9a, 9b). The flexible material may be elastic. Also disclosed is a vacuum bag storage system as previously stated, wherein the panels are articulated, having a plurality of sections (7a-c, 8a-c) that are foldable relative to each other at one or more hinges (12a-b, 13a-b).
Patent GB-2579973-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge for a mixing valve
Inventor: AXEL BELAIR
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2018-09-18
Abstract: A cartridge (1) comprising a controller (3), which is movable between an initial position, an intermediate position and a terminal position; an adjuster (50), which includes a positioner (80) actuated by the controller from a retracted position to an extended position when the controller is moved from the intermediate position to the terminal position; a shutter (52), which is movable to differentially modify the respective flow rate (F1, C1) entering the cartridge; a thermo-actuator (62), which comprises a primary part (64) fixedly attached to the shutter (52) and a secondary part (66) moving relative to the primary part (64) as a function of an outlet temperature; and an over-travel spring (90), which is interposed between the positioner (80) and the secondary part (66). According to the invention, the positioner (80) is held in the retracted position, when the controller (3) is moved from the initial position to the intermediate position.
Patent GB-2594997-A (GB)
Title: Can bodymaker monitoring
Inventor: MICHAEL HALSTEAD
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: A can bodymaker comprising a ram, punch, tool pack, adapter plate 225 fixed to a bolster plate, stripper assembly 221 fixed to the adapter plate and clamping mechanism for biasing the tools against the adapter plate. Load cell(s) 237A-C in/on the adapter plate generate signal(s) indicative of an axial force exerted on the tools by the cup. Preferably the bodymaker comprises an encoder that determines the position of the ram during each reciprocation. The load cells may be piezoelectric and angularly spaced apart. The adapter plate may be fixed to the bolster plate by bolt(s) 301B to secure the load cell cylindrical body 301A between the adapter and bolster plates. The stripper assembly may comprise eddy current sensors for detecting misalignment of the ram/punch. A processor may adjust operating parameter(s) of the bodymaker. Also claimed are apparatus for retro-fitting a can bodymaker and a method of operating a can bodymaker to mitigate tool wear, damage and/or misalignment during production of can bodies, comprising adjusting operating parameters in response to load cell data. Parameters may include can production rate, tool pack temperature, coolant supply rate or temperature, lubricant supply rate, and/or domer position.
Patent GB-2600397-A (GB)
Title: Antibody assay
Inventor: Saima Ajaz
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2020-10-21
Abstract: Test for the detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in a biological test sample comprising a) a biological test sample; b) at least one protein, polypeptide or peptide derived from SARS-Cov-2; c) a negative control; d) a positive control; and e) at least two different dilutions of at least one antibody detection molecule. Also disclosed is a method for detecting antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in a biological test sample comprising: a) adding a biological test sample, a positive control or a negative control to a well in an assay plate, the well being pre-coated with at least one protein derived from SARS-CoV-2; b) adding a first dilution of an antibody detection molecule to a number of wells in the assay plate and adding a second, different, dilution of the antibody detection molecule to the remaining number of wells; and c) detecting antigen-antibody binding.
Patent GB-2600770-A (GB)
Title: Merkle proof entity
Inventor: WEI ZHANG
IPC: G06F16/2455
Filed: 2020-11-10
Abstract: A method of providing proof that a data item of a blockchain transaction exists on a blockchain, where the method is performed by a Merkle proof entity that stores a set of transaction identifiers of respective blockchain transactions but not to publish new blockchain blocks to the blockchain network. The method includes obtaining a target data item of a target blockchain transaction from a requesting party, obtaining the target blockchain transaction, obtaining a target Merkle proof for the target blockchain transaction, where a corresponding target Merkle root is contained within a block of the blockchain, and where obtaining the target Merkle proof includes calculating an index of a target transaction identifier of the target blockchain transaction within a leaf layer of a corresponding target Merkle tree. If also outputs at least the target Merkle proof for use by the requesting party as proof that the target data item exists as part of the target blockchain transaction on the blockchain.
Patent GB-2586557-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for applying reduced pressure therapy
Inventor: ERIC ADAMS
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2016-08-12
Abstract: Apparatus for applying negative pressure to a wound comprising a pump assembly 150 for providing negative pressure to a wound site and comprises an inlet configured to connect the pump assembly to a wound dressing covering the wound site via a fluid flow path. A canister can be positioned in the flow path and the pump assembly can be used in a canister or canisterless mode of operation. The apparatus comprises a control board 206 and is configured to control one or more operations of the pump assembly differently when the pump assembly is in a canister or canisterless mode of operation. The pump assembly may be configured to provide continuous or intermittent negative pressure therapy. The control board is configured to measure a duty cycle of the pump within the pump assembly and determine the level of activity of the pump based on the duty cycle of the pump. A system for the above apparatus and a wound dressing and a connector is also provided.
Patent GB-2604148-A (GB)
Title: Bar handle storage apparatus for working machines
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS ISAAC
IPC: E02F9/00
Filed: 2021-02-26
Abstract: A storage apparatus 11 comprises a conduit 12 having an open end 13 for receiving a bar or release handle comprising a pipe or bar section, a restriction means to prevent the handle passing through the conduit, and connection means 21 for connecting the conduit to a working machine 2 such as a digger or micro-digger, the connection means attaching to the working machine such that the open end is at the top of the conduit. The connection means may comprise a clamp 18, a flange 17 and/or a rubber gripping section. A second connection means may attach to a second section of the working machine. The restriction means may comprise a reduction to the inner diameter of the conduit, a bolt through holes in opposing sides of the conduit, or a collar attached to the handle. A method of storing a handle comprises attaching the storage apparatus to a working machine and inserting the handle into the storage apparatus.
Patent GB-2606763-A (GB)
Title: Modular building, kit and method
Inventor: DAVID LEE JONES
IPC: E04H1/04
Filed: 2021-05-20
Abstract: A a method of constructing a modular building from a first building section in the form of a dock configured to receive a second building section in the form of a module, comprises providing a module, the module having one or more external walls; and connecting the module to the dock thereby to provide the one or more external walls of the module as one or more internal walls of the dock. Also provided is a modular building and a modular building kit. A firebreak may be provided between he module and the dock. External walls of the module may provide walkway exits from the dock,
Patent GB-2594874-A (GB)
Title: Substrate shape, geometry, positioning, and/or cell density to improve aftertreatment performance
Inventor: JOHN G BUECHLER
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A radial aftertreatment component 1200 comprising: a substrate having a radial exterior surface 1202, and a radial interior surface 1204 defining a central axial inlet or outlet, the substrate including a channel 1210 formed therethrough from a first end at the radial exterior surface to a second end at the radial interior surface, wherein, in a cross-section of the substrate, the channel has an S-shape.
Patent GB-2594882-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for obtaining downhole fluid properties
Inventor: Dwight Swett
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2019-12-31
Abstract: A downhole fluid analysis tool (40) includes a tool body (50), a plurality of arms (42) coupled to the tool body (50) and movable between a retracted position and one or more expanded positions away from a central axis (48) of the tool body (50). The plurality of arms (42) are at an angle with respect to the central axis (48), the angle being different in each of the one or more expanded positions. The tool (40) further includes a plurality of fluid sensors (52) coupled to the plurality of arms (42). A fluid sensor (52) of the plurality of the fluid sensors (52) is movably coupled to an arm (42) of the plurality of arms (42) and configured to pivot across a plurality of angles with respect to the arm (42). The angle of the fluid sensor (52) with respect to the arm is associated with the angle of the arm (42) with respect to the central axis (48) of the tool body (50).
Patent GB-2610228-A (GB)
Title: A filter arrangement for a selective catalytic reduction system
Inventor: SIDDHARTH GHARPURE
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2021-08-31
Abstract: A reductant supply system 30 of a selective catalytic reduction system 25 comprises a tank 33, a suction tube 35 mounted at least partially in the tank for receiving reductant liquid 32 from the tank, and a filter arrangement 11. The filter arrangement comprises a restraining body 40, a filter 42 forming a filter chamber 45, a filter outlet 44 from the filter chamber formed through the restraining body and/or filter and a filter mount 41 mounted to the restraining body and/or filter. The restraining body extends radially outwardly from the filter mount and is configured to restrain the filter such that, under the effect of buoyancy in the tank, gas in the filter chamber is directed towards the filter outlet. The restraining body may be a plate or thin-walled cone that is more rigid than the filter. The filter may comprise a flexible membrane and/or filter fabric.
Patent GB-2611326-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for facilitating communication between an electronics module and an audio output device
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: G16H40/63
Filed: 2021-09-30
Abstract: An electronics module for a wearable article is arranged to monitor one or more performance parameters during a physical activity conducted by a user. The module comprises a processor, memory and a wireless communicator, wherein the memory stores instructions that are executable by the processor. The communicator is arranged to receive S201 audio output device communication information from an intermediary electronics device, the audio output device communication information facilitating communication with an audio output device. The processor is arranged to generate S203 an audio signal, and the communicator is arranged to communicate S204 the audio signal to the audio output device using the audio output device communication information. A sensing component may comprise an electrode to measure biosignals, such as electrocardiogram signals, of the wearer during exercise. The communicator may be arranged to receive S201 an audio identified for the user of the intermediary electronics device, and wherein the generated audio signal may comprise the received audio identifier.
Patent GB-2601892-A (GB)
Title: Wireless telecommunications network
Inventor: FARHAD MEHRAN
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2020-11-30
Abstract: A method of operating a network node in a wireless telecommunications network, wherein the wireless telecommunications network includes a first access point (AP) having a first transmitter configured to transmit in a first coverage area. The method comprises receiving, from a sensor (e.g. an optical camera), data indicative of an object (e.g. an unamend aerial vehicle (UAV)) within the first coverage area of the first AP’s first transmitter; determining from the data that the object is an illegitimate user and causing a modification of the first AP to implement an encryption technique for the transmission or to switch to a more secure encryption technique for the transmission (e.g. switching from AES-128 to AES-256). The step of receiving data indicative of the object may be via monitoring the object. Also provided are a computer program and wireless telecommunications network node for performing the method.
Patent GB-2599509-A (GB)
Title: Residual filtering in signal enhancement coding
Inventor: GUIDO MEARDI
IPC: H04N19/86
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: According to aspects of the invention there is provided a method of encoding an input signal, the method comprising: producing a base encoded signal by feeding an encoder with a downsampled version of an input signal; producing a first residual signal by: obtaining a decoded version of the base encoded signal; and using a difference between the decoded version of the base encoded signal and the downsampled version of the input signal to produce a first residual signal; encoding the first residual signal to produce a first encoded residual signal; producing a second residual signal by: decoding the first encoded residual signal to produce a first decoded residual signal; filtering the first decoded residual signal to produce a filtered version of the first decoded residual signal; correcting the decoded version of the base encoded signal using the filtered version of the first decoded residual signal to create a corrected decoded version; upsampling the corrected decoded version; and using a difference between the corrected decoded signal and the input signal to produce the second residual signal; and encoding the second residual signal to produce a second encoded residual signal, wherein the base encoded signal, the first encoded residual signal and the second encoded residual signal comprise an encoding of the input signal. An encoder, decoder and computer readable media may also be provided.
Patent GB-2614069-A (GB)
Title: Cache systems
Inventor: Olof Henrik Uhrenholt
IPC: G06T1/60
Filed: 2021-12-21
Abstract: A method of operating a cache system comprising a first cache and a second cache and is operable to cache data stored in memory for a processor comprises updating plural related entries in the second cache in response to an update to an entry in the first cache. The cache system may further comprise a higher level cache wherein in response to the update to the entry in the first cache, the plural related entries in the second cache and one or more related entries in the higher level cache are updated. Updating the plural related entries in the second cache may comprises invalidating the plural entries in the second cache and updating the one or more related entries in the higher level cache may comprise updating data cached by the one or more entries in the higher level cache after the plural entries in the second cache have been invalidated.
Patent GB-2608214-A (GB)
Title: Hinged electronic device with flexible display and heat spreader
Inventor: MANINDER SEHMBEY
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2022-03-02
Abstract: An electronic device includes a first device housing coupled to a second device housing by a hinge. A heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. A flexible display coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. The heat spreader and the flexible display can be coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively, at different locations. Alternatively, the flexible display can be coupled to the heat spreader at a location that is collocated with the location at which the heat spreader is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing, respectively.
Patent GB-2618102-A (GB)
Title: Control joint for between tiles, coatings and concrete finishes
Inventor: SEAMUS DEVLIN
IPC: E04B1/68
Filed: 2022-04-27
Abstract: A movement control joint in the form of a resilient strip with a flexible central portion 50 for location between to sections of finish layer. Two flexible flanges 51 either side of the central portion for location underneath the finish layer sections. The faces of the flanges may be fluted 52/53 and the edges of the flanges may be tapered to a slope 54. Also claimed is a control joint (Figure 17) comprising two bulbous parts 128 which taper towards a base of the central portion and form two pointed members 124. The joint may be made from a single elastomeric material with a cured hardness of 20 Shore A and 60 Shore A.
Patent GB-2619306-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement with circuit breaker
Inventor: LUTZ FRIEDRICHSEN
IPC: H02H3/02
Filed: 2022-05-30
Abstract: The arrangement 5 comprises a circuit breaker 10, a disconnector or contactor switch 20, a first signal line 30 running from the breaker 10 to the switch 20, a first current connection line (33) and a first power port (35). The circuit breaker 10 comprises a first and a second breaker terminal 11,12. The switch 20 comprises a first and a second contact terminal 21, 22. The first current connection line 33 is coupled to the first breaker terminal 11 and to the first contact terminal 21. The load power port 35 is coupled to the first current connection line 33. Upon detecting a fault, the battery management unit 40 passes a control signal 32 to the circuit breaker 10. The circuit breaker 10 passes signal to the switch 20. The breaker 10 and the switch may open simultaneously or in a delayed fashion. The invention is intended for use with electric vehicles and is said to simplify installation.
Patent GB-2617877-A (GB)
Title: Neural network architecture search apparatus and method
Inventor: CHENG-JUEI YU
IPC: G06N3/0985
Filed: 2022-07-19
Abstract: The disclosure relates to neural network architecture searching. Categorised training images are paired within their categories. A group convolution is then performed on each image pair P to generate a feature map FM for each image pair. The feature maps are input to a supernet to perform the neural network architecture search. Images may be paired by concatenating two images within the same category, with each image being concatenated only once. Each image has size H1×W1×IC1 where IC1 is the number of channels in the image, e.g. three for red, green, and blue. The group convolution may comprise convolving the first image of each pair with a first filter F1 of size H2×W2×IC1. Similarly, the second image of each pair may be convolved with a second filter F2 of the same size. Each of the first and second filters may output half the features in each feature map. The original, unpaired images may undergo a normal convolution to generate second feature maps used by a second supernet to train the neural network architecture. The first and second supernets may comprise a plurality of normal cells and a plurality of reduction cells.
Patent GB-2610308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to cell configuration and control
Inventor: YUE WANG
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2022-08-01
Abstract: A method of operating a telecommunication network, the network comprising at least one intelligent system (Near-RT RIC) and the network being configured in an O-RAN architecture, wherein cell configuration is controlled by means of one or more cell control information elements, IEs, facilitating control on a cell and/or slice level, wherein said control is effected via an E2 interface or an F1 interface. RAN parameters may be configured on the level of PLMN, cell or slice. Parameters may be controlled on a cell level for UE handover, cell barring or idle mode cell reselection and on a cell and slice level for SLA assurance. Handover or cell reselection between E2 nodes may be decided according to load, dynamic traffic and predicted SLA
Patent GB-2612717-A (GB)
Title: Optical switch utilising optical beam steering
Inventor: DAVID JAMES MONTGOMERY
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2022-12-21
Abstract: An optical switch having a set of input ports 501 and a set of output ports 502 in which to transport an optical signal having at least one component frequency channel. A first programmable deflection plane 508 configured to deflect beams incident from the input ports to form a deflected array of beams. A second programmable deflection plane 514 receives the beams from the first plane and deflects them towards output ports. A beam-steering optical device 511 between the planes is configured to remap the deflected beam array from the first plane and forming a remapped array towards the second plane. The beam-steering device may alter spatial positioning and/or beam orientation of the one or more beams. The remapped beams may be directed on a non-linear or orthogonal path. The beam-steering device may comprise: a prism, retroreflectors, a mirror array, micro-lenses, a MEMS array and/or a LCoS device. The switch may comprise a Fourier lens, a SLM panel of the programmable planes, a multiplexer.