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Patent GB-2479631-A (GB)
Title: Locking connector
Inventor: ARIESEN DIRK JAN
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2011-04-06
Abstract: A connector comprises a body 12 and a push-on connector ring 16 for securing to a female connector 42. A locking ring 18 held by the body is movable relative to the push-on connector ring to lock it in position. This allows a push-on connector to be locked firmly to a female connector, typically associated with an electrical device, so as to obtain the screening (electromagnetic leakage) specification of a push-on connector but the locking specification of a screw connector. The body comprises a shaft portion 14 along which the push-on connector ring slides. The locking ring is pushed in one longitudinal direction along the shaft to engage with the push-on connector ring and lock it to a female connector, and is pushed along the shaft in the other direction to disengage from the push-on connector ring and release the female connector. The locking ring and push-on connector ring are preferably provided with an interengaging ridge 36 and channel 28 capable of locking the locking ring and push-on connector ring in a fixed position with respect to each other. The inner surface of the push-on connector ring may have a threaded portion 24, and channel 28 may be coloured red.
Patent GB-2480537-A (GB)
Title: Providing feedback regarding a listener's ability to understand a speaker
Inventor: MICHAELIS PAUL ROLLER
IPC: G10L11/00
Filed: 2011-05-16
Abstract: An automated telecommunication system adjunct is described that "listens" to one or more. participants styles of speech, identifies specific characteristics that represent differences in their styles, notably the accent, but also one or more of pronunciation accuracy, prosody, speed, pitch, cadence, intonation, co-articulation, syllable emphasis and syllable duration; and utilizes, for example, a mathematical model in which the independent measurable components of speech that can affect understandability by that specific listener are weighted appropriately and then combined into a single overall score that indicates the estimated ease with which the listener can understand what is being said, and presents real-time feedback to speakers based on the score. In addition, the system can provide recommendations to the speaker as to how to improve understandability. May be used in remote call centres, conference call systems, PBX's or in air-traffic control communication systems.
Patent GB-2477882-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing structure for an aircraft
Inventor: BOLUKBASI AKIF O
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: An energy absorbing structure disposed beneath the cargo area of an aircraft comprises an elongated body 40,64 having first and second opposing ends and sides. The body is fabricated from laminated plies of reinforced composite material with the plies having varying lengths forming steps along the length of the member such that the compression strength of the member is progressively less from the first end to the second end. The body also has at least one reinforcing flange 68 extending from the main body along a first side, the flange tapering from the first end of the body to the second. In use, the energy absorbing structure provides maximum structural strength and, in the event of a crash, energy absorption. The energy absorbing structure uses the ply drop-offs to produce stable, progressive crushing of the stanchions during a wheels-up crash landing. Integrally formed flanges on the stanchions allow direct mounting of the stanchions on the structural members of the aircraft, without the need for specialized fittings.
Patent GB-2480398-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic modifier function blocks for use in a process control system
Inventor: SOKOLOVA MARINA
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: Dynamic modifier function blocks for use in a process control system are disclosed. A function block is stored on a machine readable medium for use in a process control system. The function block includes a base function block that causes a machine to perform an algorithm associated with the process control system and at least one attribute located within the base function block that causes the machine to delete at least one dynamic modifier function block.
Patent GB-2479512-A (GB)
Title: A reprogrammable client using a uniform bytecode model
Inventor: ROSEBOROUGH JAMES
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: Device independent bytecode is used to provide and manage applications on reprogrammable clients. The same uniform bytecode is used for scripting, presentation, and messaging. For presentation, bytecode is used to create and manipulate a scene graph of objects. To make system calls or perform application logic, bytecode is executed directly in response to user events, timer events, etc. To perform messaging, messages between a client and a server are prepared as bytecode that produce the structured data of a message when executed. A client does not require any compiler, parsers, or other tools to allow execution of rich applications.
Patent GB-2492426-A (GB)
Title: Grip for a filter
Inventor: THIRLAWAY GEORGE
IPC: F02M37/26
Filed: 2011-10-21
Abstract: A finger grip wheel 13 for mounting on a thumbwheel (7, Fig 1) of a diesel filter (1, Fig 1), the finger grip wheel comprises an outlet 19 for draining liquid from the diesel filter and at least one locating member (23, Fig 3A) for fixedly mounting the finger grip wheel on the thumbwheel. Preferably the finger grip wheel has a drainage outlet 19 and at least one finger detent 17 for accommodating a tip of a user's finger to facilitate rotation of the finger grip wheel. Advantageously the finger grip wheel is fitted over the thumbwheel of a diesel filter that is used to separate water from the fuel supplied to a vehicle engine. Preferably the finger grip wheel has a larger diameter than the thumbwheel, thus affording the user greater mechanical advantage over the thumbwheel, by allowing increased torque to be applied to the thumbwheel. In use, the finger grip wheel may enable operation of the drainage outlet of the diesel filter when there is limited access.
Patent GB-2496652-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for a pivoting arm of a collapsible child carrying device
Inventor: PFORTENHAUER MICHAEL
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A bracket 10 for a collapsible frame 12, e.g. of a child carrying device, has a recess or region 22 that receives and/or releasably secures a portion of a frame 12, and an arm holding recess or region 24 that receives and/or releasably secures a portion of an arm 14, wherein the body has an axis 18 around which an arm fixed to the bracket can turn, with respect to a frame held by the bracket, between an open position and closed position and wherein the body has a tab 28 or formation configured in the arm holding region to inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket between an open position and closed position. The bracket further comprises a brace, e.g. washer 30, releasably attached to the body to further inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket. A structure having such a bracket, such as a foldable child carrying device, is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2486532-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit of pump with integrated seal
Inventor: GAERTNER OLIVER
IPC: F04B1/04
Filed: 2011-11-29
Abstract: A drive unit 10 for a high-pressure pump comprising a cylindrical roller saddle 12 made of plastics material and a roller 16, which is accommodated in a recess 14 of the roller saddle and interacts with a transmission element 18, where the roller saddle has an integrated high-pressure sealing ring 20. Preferably the sealing ring is a circumferential sealing lip and disposed on an opposite end face of the roller saddle to the recess, where the sealing lip may be flush with the end face of the saddle or projecting. The roller may be clipped or inserted into the recess, the saddle may be formed by injection moulding and the transmission element may be a cam or eccentric. A high pressure pump that can be used in ESP or ABS of a vehicle is also claimed.
Patent GB-2501698-A (GB)
Title: Load-spreading foot for jack-stabilised plant
Inventor: LEICESTER GORDON CHARLES
IPC: B60S9/02
Filed: 2012-05-01
Abstract: A load-spreading foot 4 for jack-stabilised plant equipment, including, as viewed from above, a recess 18, which may accommodate steering rotation of an adjacent vehicle wheel. The perimeter 8 of the foot may have a convex rolling portion, and the foot may have hand holds 46 adjacent to the perimeter 8 to facilitate handling and rolling of the foot. The foot may include a magnet 26 secured by adhesive in an aperture 22 so as to secure a jack base in position. The aperture 22 may be surrounded by upwardly extending projections 32 separated by gaps 36 to facilitate the removal of magnetic debris from the magnet 26. The foot may be designed to come away from the jack base when knocked for example during manoeuvring of plant equipment so as to avoid damaging the jack or the foot.
Patent GB-2489133-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing signatures of audio/video signals and for making use thereof
Inventor: CARRIERES PASCAL
IPC: G10L19/14
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing a video signature representative of a content of a video signal. A method and apparatus are further disclosed for providing an audio signature representative of a content of an audio signal. A method and apparatus for detecting lip sync are further disclosed and take advantage of the method and apparatus disclosed for providing a video signature and an audio signature.
Patent GB-2503444-A (GB)
Title: A metal body part for receiving a headlamp housing which has a sharp corner
Inventor: CHAMPANERI BHAVESH
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2012-06-26
Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly where the lamp housing 14 and its lens 18 are designed to have a sharp corner 21 comprises a pressed metal recess 11 which is provided at a side of the vehicle for receiving lamp housing 14. A corner 15 of the pressed metal recess 11 has an oversized radius (16, figure 4) to accommodate the full depth of the lamp housing 14 at corner 21. A finisher element 13 covers the void (11F, figure 3) left by radius 16, so that after assembly, the void is not visible. A flange 20 is moulded onto inner wall 14F of lamp housing 14 to avoid being able to see into the recess 11. This allows sharp styling without tearing metal on pressing, or incorporating weak point at corner of tail light lens. This feature may be applied to a vehicle wing with a finisher element comprising a bumper.
Patent GB-2506439-A (GB)
Title: Lasing device with grating
Inventor: SHUTTS SAMUEL
IPC: H01S5/0625
Filed: 2012-10-01
Abstract: A semiconductor laser device (10) emits radiation at multiple distinct wavelengths. The device (10) comprises active layer (16) having a first portion (20) and a second portion (21) The first and second portions (20, 21) being separated by a Bragg grating (19) extending through the entire depth of the active layer (16). The first portion (20) defining a first lasing cavity (29) for emitting electromagnetic radiation at a first wavelength l1 and the first and second portions (20, 21) together defining a second lasing cavity (31) for emitting electromagnetic radiation at a second wavelength l2.The active layer 16 may be a dot in well D-WELL formed by depositing 2-3 monolayers of InP material on (Al0.3Ga0.7)0.51In0.49P and covering with Ga0.51In0.49P quantum wells.
Patent GB-2508331-A (GB)
Title: Docking station with rotating connector for media player
Inventor: O'BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2012-10-03
Abstract: Disclosed is an audio reproduction system 2 a docking station 4 with a connector 14 that can move when a portable media player 6 is connected to the connector. The docking station has a support structure, eg recess 16 and the adjoining upper surface 18, positioned proximate to the connector such that movement of the connector brings the portable media player into contact with a portion, eg edge 17, of the support structure. The connector may rotate and may be resiliently biased, eg by a spring, for movement towards the support structure. Also disclosed are methods of connecting and disconnecting a media player to the docking station.
Patent GB-2496728-A (GB)
Title: Method to produce a sound emitting foam ball for visually impaired sport games
Inventor: AINSWORTH ANDREW
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2012-10-12
Abstract: A sound ball for visually impaired players that rely on their hearing to locate the position of the ball, e.g. for use in blind tennis, comprises a soft homogenous elastic foam ball 5 integrally moulded to encapsulate a sound emitting internal core 1. The internal core 1 is mounted on pins 2 and the pins 2 are locked into the mould. Foam is injected through one of the pin cavities 4. When the foam ball 5 is removed from the mould, the pins 2 are withdrawn leaving cavities 6 which allow the sound produced by the internal core 1 to be emitted through the cavities 6. The internal core 1 comprises a smaller plastic sphere 8 placed within a larger plastic sphere 1 with space in between. The smaller plastic sphere 8 contains steel ball bearings or glass beads 9 to produce a rattling sound.
Patent GB-2508644-A (GB)
Title: Automated orientation and fastening of screws and nails
Inventor: KNIGHT PERRIN
IPC: B25B23/04
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: Fasteners 12 having a head 14 and a shaft 16 such as nails, screws and bolts are transferred in a head first orientation by a guide from a reservoir 18 where they are loose to an arranged dispenser 20. The guide may be a channel with an opening wider than the heads diameter and an outlet narrower than the heads diameter. The depth of the channel sidewalls can be less than the heads diameter. The reservoir may be shorter than the fasteners length. They are then transferred to the end of a drive shaft 38. This can be done by a housing 44 spring mounted on the drive shaft including a movable arm 42. The housing may reciprocate when actuated but be biased to the extended state.
Patent GB-2509519-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for managing acknowledgements
Inventor: PANTELIDOU ANNA
IPC: H04L1/16
Filed: 2013-01-04
Abstract: A method, apparatus and. computer program product arc provided. for designating an acknowledgment of data. A method and apparatus may designate a mode of operation, in a signal, for acknowledging receipt of data. The method and apparatus may assign an aggregation period, to the signal, 'including a time period in which one or more stations 10 are designated to communicate one or more items of data to an intermediate node 10. The method and apparatus may also transmit the signal to enable the stations to detect the designated mode of operation and the time period of the assigned aggregation period in which to communicate the items of data to the intermediate node.
Patent GB-2500802-A (GB)
Title: An improved hairdryer
Inventor: MOLONEY PATRICK JOSEPH WILLIAM
IPC: A45D20/10
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A hairdryer 10, or other hand-held blower, comprises a body 12 and a handle 14, wherein the body comprises a tubular inner wall 18, an outer wall 112 extending about the inner wall, a fluid flow path extending between the inner wall and the outer wall from a fluid inlet into the hairdryer. A barrier 280 may be located at one end of the inner wall extending at least partially across the inner wall and may be formed from transparent material. A space defined by the inner wall of the body may provide a line of sight through the body. A fan unit 250 may be located between the inner wall and the outer wall and may be supported by a bearing 56 mounted on the inner wall. A heating element 46 and a motor 60 for driving the fan unit may be located between the inner wall and the outer wall.
Patent GB-2498296-A (GB)
Title: Image enhancement for resistivity features in oil-based mud image
Inventor: ZHAO JINSONG
IPC: G01V3/24
Filed: 2011-08-31
Abstract: Resistivity images obtained by an imaging device in a borehole having oil- based mud may be of poor quality due to standoff variations, leakage currents and random noise. By processing the data using steps including median filtering, entropy equalization and bandpass filtering, the image quality can be considerably improved.
Patent GB-2513397-A (GB)
Title: Main Power Cable Proximity Sensor for Electric Motor driven garden trimming products
Inventor: REASON COLIN ANDREW
IPC: H03K17/95
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A mains cable proximity sensor 6 for a mains powered product that incorporates a blade cutting interface such as a rotary or hover mower or a hedge trimmer that detects if the said products blade comes within a determined distance and either warns the user of the mains cable being in close proximity, or should the distance be reduced further, turns off the electric motor 1 driving the blade. An alarm may also be produced which may be audible, visual or mechanical. When the motor is turned off the blades may also be retracted into the mowers housing by means of a power solenoid. The speed of the motor may also be reduced. Also included is a mains power cable construction that has an extra cable embedded within it which is driven by an AC source.
Patent GB-2515514-A (GB)
Title: A heating and cooling flask
Inventor: OKANLAWON OLUWOLE
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A device to contain a liquid at a controlled temperature comprises an insulated container 12 such as a flask having an open top and a lid adapted to close the container in a liquid-tight manner. The lid and has a projecting portion that extends into the container when the lid is in place with a temperature control device forming part of the lid and having a heat transfer surface 20 provided on the projecting portion. The temperature control device is operable to control temperature of the heat transfer surface so as to maintia the contents of the flask at level that may be set by the user or at the time of manufacture and comprises an electrothermal element such as a Peltier device 22, a temperature sensor, a battery 24 and a controller. A temperature indicator 44 may be provided. The battery is preferably rechargeable and a dockable base 100 may be provided that is operable with the lid to recharge the battery. The container may be a vacuum flask. A fluid conduit 28, that may have a closure 32, may be provided through the lid.
Patent GB-2511150-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Heel For Footwear
Inventor: CRESSWELL PATRICIA
IPC: A43B21/42
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: A height adjustable heel for footwear comprises a plurality of coaxially arranged sections 1, 2, 3, which comprise locking and release means to allow the length of the sections to be increased or decreased to thereby alter the height of the heel. There are preferably three sections arranged telescopically. The locking and release means are preferably engaged / disengaged by twisting the sections, and preferably comprise a short section of cooperating thread. A grip 5, 6, 7 may be provided at the lower end of each section. The lower portion of each heel may be appropriately angled to take account of the change in angle of the sole as the heel is raised / lowered so that the ground contacting portion remains flat on the ground.
Patent GB-2519085-A (GB)
Title: Transistor array routing
Inventor: RIEDEL STEPHAN
IPC: H01L27/12
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: A device comprising an array of transistors, wherein the device comprises: a first conductor layer at a first level defining a plurality of first conductors 2 providing either source or gate electrodes for the array of transistors; a second conductor layer at a second level defining a plurality of second conductors 4 providing the other of source or gate electrodes for the array of transistors; the second conductor layer further defines routing conductors 6 at one or more locations between the second conductors, each routing conductor connected by one or more interlayer conductive connections 14 to a respective first conductor. Each first conductor may be associated with one or more columns of the array of transistors and each second conductor may be associated with one or more rows of the array of transistors. The second conductors and the routing conductors may terminate at a common side of the array of transistors. A driver chip 18 (see Figure 1) may be included at the common side of the array of transistors, the chip comprising source and gate output terminals having an order matching the order of the second and routing conductors.
Patent GB-2521616-A (GB)
Title: A substrate scaffold structure and associated apparatus and methods
Inventor: ALLEN MARK LEE
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: A template material layer having a periodic profile is formed on a flexible printed circuit board substrate whilst the substrate is maintained in a stress free state. Conformal thin film circuit board layers are subsequently deposited over the template material. The template material may a sacrificial material removable by etching or sublimation to form cavities between the thin film circuit board layers and the flexible substrate. Alternatively the template material may be retained. Electronic devices mounted on the thin film layers are subjected to reduced stress when the flexible circuit is stretched or bent when in use. The flexible printed circuit can be used where repeated stretching or bending is required in, for example, textile and folding display screen applications
Patent GB-2527607-A (GB)
Title: Encoder, decoder and method
Inventor: KARKKAINEN TUOMAS MIKAEL
IPC: H04N19/00
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: An encoder for encoding input data to generate corresponding encoded data is provided. In addition to identifying 206, 210 exact duplicates of reference blocks/packets, partial reoccurrences of data blocks or data packets withinthe input data are also determined 210. At least one reference value is employed to relate reoccurrences of mutually similar data blocks or data packets within the input data 212. A plurality of mask bits are employed to indicate changed and unchanged data elements of partial reoccurrences of data blocks or data packets within the input data. The at least one reference value 212, 214, the plurality of mask bits and data values of changed data elements 208 are then encoded into the encoded data. Typical de-duplication compression techniques identify exact re-occurrences of data whereas the arrangement described additionally identifies and utilises partial re-occurrences. Pointers may be used to indicate relative positions to the partially re-occurring elements of a reference block/packet. The output may be additionally encoded with further encoding such as entropy encoding. A most optimal size for the blocks/packets of the processed input data may also be determined. A corresponding method of decoding and a decoder is also described.
Patent GB-2534346-A (GB)
Title: Control system and method of controlling a driveline
Inventor: SAM BURT
IPC: B60W40/06
Filed: 2014-11-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a control system 40 configured to control a driveline (Fig.1, 5) of a motor vehicle (Fig.1, 1) to operate in a selected one of a plurality of configurations, the system comprising at least one sensor for sensing an environment ahead of the vehicle and generating a sensor signal in dependence on the environment, the system being configured to cause the driveline to operate in a configuration selected in dependence at least in part on the sensor signal. The driveline switches between an all-wheel drive and a two-wheel drive configuration based on the data obtained by the at least one sensor. The sensor may detect the gradient of a road, weather conditions including rain, a vehicle wading condition, and the type of terrain or road surface. The system may set a predetermined amount of locking torque between a set of wheels on the same axle or wheels on differing axles depending on the sensor signal.