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Patent GB-2554895-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle loadspace floor
Inventor: JAMES NEUGEBAUER
IPC: B60R13/01
Filed: 2016-10-12
Abstract: A vehicle loadspace floor 101 comprising a first deployable portion 103 and a second deployable portion 105, the first and second deployable portions 103, 105 cooperating to form a rearward-facing seat 107 extending through the opening of a trunk of a vehicle when deployed from the loadspace. The 1st deployable portion 103 deploys to form a seat back 109 of the seat 107. The 2nd deployable portion deploys to form a seat base 111 of the seat 107. The 2nd deployable portion may deploy to form a bumper protector. The 1st deployable portion 103 may comprise a 1st panel 115A of the loadspace floor. The 2nd deployable portion may comprise a 2nd panel 115B of the loadspace floor. The floor 101 may comprise a 3rd deployable portion which provides a 3rd panel 115C configured to support the 1st deployable portion 103 in a deployed state.
Patent GB-2555130-A (GB)
Title: Transportation vehicle for mobile sorting of shipments
Inventor: MARK VEASEY
IPC: B65G47/53
Filed: 2016-10-20
Abstract: The invention comprises at least one transportation vehicle (1) for mobile sorting of shipments (2), comprising a loading area (3) arranged on the transportation vehicle (1), at least one infeed conveyer (5) foldable attached to the loading area (3) for loading an incoming shipment (6) onto the transportation vehicle (1), at least two outfeed conveyers (13) foldable attached to the loading area (3) for unloading an outgoing shipment (14) from the transportation vehicle (1), a scanning device (11) ar­ranged on the loading area (3) adjacent to the at least one infeed conveyer (5) and configured to scan the incoming shipment (6) for obtaining information, a main conveyer (10) on the loading area (3) and configured to convey the incoming shipment (6) past the scanning device (11) towards a sorting device (15) configured to sort the scanned incoming shipment (6) according to the scan­ning information towards one of the outfeed conveyers (13) for unloading the outgoing shipment (14).
Patent GB-2559155-A (GB)
Title: Bale press
Inventor: PAUL CONLON
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: A bale press comprising a substantially horizontal main press chamber (10), having a longitudinal axis and incorporating a main press (12) in the form of a moveable wall mounted for between a retracted and an advanced position in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The press further incorporates a side chamber (20) positioned along one side of the main press chamber and having a side press (22) in the form of a moveable wall mounted for movement between a retracted and an advanced position and in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main press chamber. Material within the side chamber may be compressed into the main press chamber by movement of the side press. Additionally there is a feed hopper for material to be baled positioned above the side chamber for delivering material into the side chamber when the side press is in its retracted position. A method of use is also disclosed whereby the side chamber is filled, a lid to the side chamber is closed and the lid is opened once the side press has passed a point where by new material cannot enter the side chamber.
Patent GB-2559354-A (GB)
Title: A septic tank enhancement apparatus
Inventor: JOHN SCOULER
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 2017-02-01
Abstract: A water treatment apparatus for use with a pre-existing septic tank, the apparatus comprising a means (17, figure 1) for extracting the waste water from the septic tank to a body (figure 2) remote from the septic tank. The body is configured to treat the waste water, and the apparatus has a means 9 for discharging the treated water from the body to a septic drain field. The apparatus may comprise a control unit to periodically extract a set unit of waste water from the pre-existing septic tank. The body may comprise an aeration chamber 3 for oxygenating the waste water. The chamber further comprising a floating object (figure 3) having a surface for encouraging bacterial growth.
Patent GB-2546016-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, systems and methods for three-dimensional printing
Inventor: BENYAMIN BULLER
IPC: B33Y30/00
Filed: 2015-06-19
Abstract: A system for printing a three-dimensional object comprises an enclosure to accommodate a powder bed 301 comprising a powder layer 303; a first energy source 304 configured to provide a first laser beam to a first portion of the powder layer sufficient to transform the first portion by melting; a second energy source 305 configured to provide a second laser beam to a second portion of the powder layer; a controller operatively coupled to the first and second energy sources and programmed to (i) irradiate and move the first laser beam to transform the first portion to a transformed material as part of the three-dimensional object; (ii) irradiate and move the second laser beam to the second portion of the powder layer, wherein the second portion is not transformed by the first laser beam upon formation of a layer of the three-dimensional object; (iii) monitor a temperature of the powder bed continuously during (i); and (iv) modulate the first energy source in real time while the first laser beam is provided to the first portion of the powder layer to correct a temperature gradient in the powder bed based on the temperature of the powder bed that is continuously monitored. Preferably, the controller is programmed to direct the first energy source at a first time and the second energy source at a second time that is different to the first time. The second laser beam preferably irradiates the powder bed at a larger area and/or for a longer period of time as compared to the first laser beam.
Patent GB-2562708-A (GB)
Title: A framework for suspending a load from a boat
Inventor: MICHAEL R ARKELL
IPC: B63B27/36
Filed: 2017-03-27
Abstract: A framework 10 for transporting a first boat 100 on a second boat has a boat-carrying element 22a, that is pivotally connected to a slider 16a, that is slidably connected to a shaft 14a. The shaft is pivotally connected to a mounting block 12a that is configured to allow the framework to be affixed to the second boat. In some embodiments, there is a stop mechanism, such as aperture (36b, figure 9c) with serrated edges which can be held in place by a bolt.
Patent GB-2561167-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical energy conveying structure and electrosurgical device incorporating the same
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: An energy conveying structure 106 for electrosurgery that provides for combined delivery of RF/microwave energy for tissue treatment (e.g. ablation, coagulation, cutting), and optical radiation within a common structure. The energy conveying structure 106 comprises a coaxial structure providing an outer conductive layer 124 formed coaxially with an inner conductive layer 128, the layers separated by a dielectric 126. The inner conductive layer 128 is further hollow to form a longitudinal passage forming an optical channel. The optical channel preferably receives an optical cable 140 comprising both an illumination optical fibre bundle for conveying light along the channel in a first direction, and an imaging optical fibre bundle for conveying an image signal along the channel in a second, opposite direction. An optical sensor (i.e. camera) (258, Fig 9) may further be provided to detect the optical radiation being conveyed along the channel. The information relating to the detected radiation (i.e. image) may further be displayed on a display device (monitor, screen etc.) The energy conveying structure 106 preferably forms an instrument cable (104, Fig 1) of a surgical scoping device (100, Fig 1). A claim is also provided directed to an electrosurgical device comprising the energy conveying structure.
Patent GB-2553174-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus using combination of quantum dot-containing films with optical filter films for signage and illumination applications
Inventor: DAVID WEBB
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2017-05-11
Abstract: An illuminated sign includes a source of blue light (blue backlight, see Blue Excitation) and a quantum dot-containing sheet (QD Film) that emits green light and partially transmits blue light. The sign also includes a patterned blue-cutoff filter (grey areas of EXIT sign) which creates saturated green areas. Openings in the filter pattern (see white areas in EXIT sign) transmit blue light and green light which is perceived as a pseudo white light . The illuminated sign may thus have pseudo white letters and/or graphics on a luminous green background. The QD film may also include red-emitting quantum dots or a red-emitting phosphor. Blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) may provide the source of blue backlight. The illuminated sign may be an emergency exit sign.
Patent GB-2548502-A (GB)
Title: Resilient carbon-based materials as lost circulation materials and related methods
Inventor: Donald Lee Whitfill
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: Highly resilient carbon-based materials having a resiliency greater than about 120% at 10,000 psi may be useful as lost circulation materials (LCMs) for wellbore strengthening and lost circulation mitigation in downhole operations in subterranean formations with depleted zones. For example, a downhole method may include drilling at least a portion of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with at least one depleted zone having a plurality of fractures extending from the wellbore into the at least one depleted zone; circulating a treatment fluid through the wellbore, the treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a resilient carbon-based material having a resiliency greater than about 120% at 10,000 psi; contacting the at least one depleted zone with the resilient carbon-based material; and plugging at least some of the plurality of fractures in the at least one depleted zone with the resilient carbon-based material.
Patent GB-2551051-A (GB)
Title: Method of associating a person with a digital object
Inventor: NATHAN CLARKE
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2017-06-01
Abstract: Associating a person with an electronic file comprises embedding, within the electronic file, portions of data at locations within the electronic file according to a key and key data representing the key. Each portion of data corresponds to a respective part of a digital biometric feature vector file generated from biometric information of the person. At least part of the electronic file is processed using the portions of data and the key data to generate a reconstructed digital biometric feature vector file which may be compared with example digital biometric feature vector files, each of which corresponds to biometric data of an individual. The portions of data may collectively correspond to the whole digital biometric feature vector file. The electronic file may contain image data 56 and header data contained in portions 52 and 54 of the file header. Biometric feature vectors may be generated from facial features, behavior profile, keystroke behavior, mouse use, handwriting, voice pattern, fingerprint characteristics and iris characteristics. May be used in digital forensics to identify a person that creates, handles or leaks data or documents.
Patent GB-2548754-A (GB)
Title: Backlight module and display device
Inventor: YONG FAN
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2015-01-14
Abstract: Provided are a backlight module (100) and a display device (10). The backlight module (100) comprises a light guide plate (110), a first light bar (120), a second light bar (130) and a plurality of first positioning columns (140). The light guide plate (110) comprises a first surface (111) and a second surface (112) that intersect with one another. A plurality of first positioning holes (115) is formed in the first surface (111). The first light bar (120) comprises a first substrate (121), a plurality of first blue light diodes (122) and a first quantum dot fluorescent lamp tube (123). The first substrate (121) is arranged adjacent to the first surface (111). The first blue light diodes (122) are arranged on the first substrate (121). The first quantum dot fluorescent lamp tube (123) is arranged adjacent to the first surface (111). The second light bar (130) comprises a second substrate (131), a plurality of second blue light diodes (132) and a second quantum dot fluorescent lamp tube (133). The second substrate (131) is arranged adjacent to the second surface (112). The second blue light diodes (132) are arranged on the second substrate (131). The second quantum dot fluorescent lamp tube (133) is arranged adjacent to the second surface (112). The first positioning columns (140) are arranged between the first quantum dot fluorescent lamp tube (123) and the first surface (111), so that a first gap (a) is formed between the first quantum dot fluorescent lamp tube (123) and the first surface (111) of the light guide plate (110).
Patent GB-2565130-A (GB)
Title: A latch plate assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: BENJAMIN MACDONALD
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 2017-08-03
Abstract: A latch plate assembly 100 for coupling pipes to a housing 110, which may be used for a HVAC system, a radiator or an engine in a motor vehicle, comprises first and second latch plates 122, 124 couplable to first and second pipes 126, 128 respectively, the plates being couplable to the housing. The plates are together configured to define a bore 140 at an interface between them, the bore receiving a fastener to couple the plates to the housing. The plates define the bore perimeter, each plate defining a respective portion of the perimeter. A method for a latch plate assembly comprises coupling the pipes to the plates, assembling the plates to define the bore, and coupling the plates to the housing with a fastener in the bore. The plates may interface via interdigitating teeth. The assembly may comprise pipe connectors with O-rings for creating a seal with the housing.
Patent GB-2566297-A (GB)
Title: Book arrangement and method of use thereof
Inventor: GERRY DEVEAUX
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 2017-09-07
Abstract: An interactive book arrangement includes a printed book 102 for providing primary content, a mobile phone 104, and a remote database arrangement 106 couplable via data network 108 to the mobile phone. The book arrangement includes a sensor arrangement 114 for detecting a given page of the book being viewed or read by a user and generating corresponding sensed data. The mobile phone is configured to process sensed data to determine the given page, and to fetch corresponding supplementary content from a local memory 112 and/or the remote database arrangement for presenting to the user on a graphical user interface of the mobile phone. In a preferred embodiment, an image sensor or camera of the mobile phone is used to generate sensed data that is then compared to reference data to determine the given page. In a further embodiment, each page may include a resonant circuit such as an electromagnetic coil (206, figure 2) or a printed conductive ink or polymer inductor that is interrogated to determine the given page. A method of using the book arrangement, and an associated software product is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2554268-A (GB)
Title: Automatic performance tuning for diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit
Inventor: Patrick C Hudson
IPC: F01N9/00
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: An auto-calibration controller configured to automatically tune a dosing unit of an aftertreatment system. The auto-calibration controller is configured to command the dosing unit to dose reductant at a first dosing command rate at a first input pressure value based on a dosing command value of a dosing command table. The auto-calibration controller is further configured to interpret a parameter indicative of an actual amount of dosed reductant by the dosing unit and compare the actual amount of dosed reductant to an expected amount of dosed reductant. The auto-calibration controller is further configured to update the dosing command value of the dosing command table of a control module of the aftertreatment system responsive to the comparison of the actual amount of dosed reductant to the expected amount of dosed reductant.
Patent GB-2568677-A (GB)
Title: Body mountable camera device
Inventor: RICHARD MCBRIDE
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: The invention provides a body mountable camera device 1 having a housing 2 comprising: a first camera having a field of view extending from a first side 3 of the housing; a second camera (14, Fig. 2) having a field of view extending from a second side (14, Fig. 12) of the housing opposite the said first side; an orientation sensor 16 configured to determine a body side of the housing on which a body on which the device is mounted is provided; and a controller 18 configured to initiate image capture from a selected one of the first and second cameras responsive to a determination of the said body side of the housing by the orientation sensor 16, wherein the said body side is a first one of the first and second sides of the housing and wherein the selected camera is the one of the first and second cameras having a said field of view extending from a second one of the first and second sides of the housing different from the first one of the first and second sides of the housing. The device may rotatable relative to the body; and if the body side of the device changes due to rotation as sensed by the sensor, image capture may be may be switched from a different one of the first and second cameras. Optionally the device is mounted on a lanyard. The first and/or second cameras may each have viewing angles of 180°.
Patent GB-2571085-A (GB)
Title: A noise generating device
Inventor: PAUL JOHN CUNNINGHAM
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: A noise generating device comprises a sealed capsule 12 substantially filled with a gas, wherein at least a portion of the capsule comprises a frangible material. The noise generating device may create a bang, crack, snap or pop upon the capsule fracturing. The device may be used in range of products such as novelty products including crackers, bonbons, party popper and the like. Extension portions 16 may be used to connect the device to a cracker or the like. Also discloses is a method of manufacturing a device including a sealed capsule substantially filled with gas from a tube within a gas filled environment.
Patent GB-2574440-A (GB)
Title: Tie coat
Inventor: ALASTAIR BOYES
IPC: C09J183/04
Filed: 2018-06-06
Abstract: A silicone tie coat for bonding thermal insulation to a substrate suitable for subsea use comprises a reaction product of polydiorganosiloxane polymer and organohydrogensiloxane crosslinker formed in the presence of a metallic catalyst, wherein the tie coat has a thickness of ≥20 microns. Preferably, the polymer is polymethylvinylsiloxane, the crosslinker is polymethylhydrosiloxane, and the catalyst is an organoplatinum catalyst, e.g. platinum divinyl tetramethyl disiloxane or cyclovinyl methyl siloxane complex. A method for bonding thermal insulation to the substrate is also disclosed. The amount of catalyst or an organic solvent may be used to control the rate of reaction between the polymer and crosslinker. The substrate may comprise subsea equipment used in hydrocarbon facilities, such as wellheads, Xmas trees, spool pieces, manifolds, risers, pipelines, and pipeline field joints. The thermal insulation may be a silicone material used to maintain the temperature of extracted fluids passing through the equipment.
Patent GB-2565630-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for updating information in a timeline of a public safety incident
Inventor: LEE M PROCTOR
IPC: G06Q50/26
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: A method and an electronic computing device, where the method comprises; receiving 405 a user query at the device; identifying 410 a time window in the past associated with that query, determining 415 that the query relates to a public safety incident; generating 420 a response to the query as a function of the time window and information about the public safety incident; and storing 425 the response as information added to a timeline, wherein the timeline is associated with a user of a communication device or the public safety incident at a time during the time window. The response may be provided to a public safety officer as audio output using a speaker or visual output using a screen. This automated updating and logging of timeline details results in public safety personnel not having to manually record conditions or events of an incident.
Patent GB-2575986-A (GB)
Title: Solvent supply tube arrangement
Inventor: RICHARD THOMAS CALHOUN BRIDGES
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2018-07-30
Abstract: A print head 10 for a continuous inkjet printer has an ink drop generator 12, an ink supply tube 14 connected to the ink drop generator, and a solvent supply tube 16 connected at a first end to the ink drop generator and for connection at a second end to a solvent reservoir. The ink drop generator and/or the solvent supply tube is provided with ink flow restriction means 24, 26 for restricting a flow of ink from the ink drop generator into the solvent supply tube 16. The flow restriction means may comprise a check valve or a portion of the solvent supply tube formed in a loop, s-shape, U-shape or Z-shape. Also a printer including such a print head and a former for use with such a print head. The former (72, Fig.4) comprises a receiving portion for receiving a loop (70, Fig.4) of a solvent supply tube to define a minimum internal diameter of the loop of the solvent supply tube, and a securing portion (78, 80, Fig.4) for securing at least a portion of the loop of the solvent supply tube in engagement with the receiving portion of the former.
Patent GB-2576917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to intelligent systems
Inventor: MEHRDAD SHARIAT
IPC: G06F16/2458
Filed: 2018-09-06
Abstract: An intelligent system receives data from different domains of the assisted system in the form of at least one of metadata, contexts and alarms; the intelligent system normalising the received data to provide a unified format of the data, for subsequent functional blocks of the intelligent system, including addressing different time cycles of sampling in the different domains; the intelligent system making recommendations or decision and transmitting the same to the assisted system. This may be applied using an AI engine interacting with APIs, telecommunications network functions visualization management and organization (NFV MANO) or open source for a. Normalisation increases vendor neutrality allowing interoperation using a normalized data format, including time stamp, action requested, service, source, destination and data. Domains may include the radio access network, transport, core and beyond.
Patent GB-2577043-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for managing the voltage of a polyphase supply
Inventor: PAUL SILCOCK
IPC: H02J3/26
Filed: 2018-09-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus 100 for managing the voltage of a polyphase supply A, B, C comprises defining a set point for the load voltage of each phase, measuring a load voltage on each phase of the polyphase supply A, B, C, and deriving an adjustment component from each phase of the supply A, B, C. Each adjustment component is combined with its respective phase of the supply by transformers 140A, 140B, 140C to maintain the load voltage on each phase at the set point. Optionally, thermal management comprises measuring the temperature of system and temporarily ceasing the voltage management when temperature is too high. The system maintains load balance between phases and so prevents uneven loading of substation transformers, and also allows voltage to be reduced to the lower end of the permitted nominal range in order to increase lifespan of appliances and reduce energy consumption.