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Patent GB-2530268-A (GB)
Title: Sim card activation
Inventor: MARSDEN IAN ANDREW
IPC: H04W60/00
Filed: 2014-09-16
Abstract: A method of activation of a Subscriber Identity Module, SIM, in a mobile device includes sending an authentication request 30 from the SIM 4 in a mobile device 2 to a Home Location Register, HLR, 22 corresponding to the mobile network operator of the SIM 4. When the HLR 22 does not contain a record that the SIM is activated, not merely does the HLR22 return a rejection of the authentication request but additionally a provisioning request 32 to provisioning server 24 is automatically made. The provisioning server 24 then, in response to the provisioning request, updates the HLR so that the HLR does contain a record 23 that the SIM is activated such that subsequent authentication requests from the SIM are not rejected by the HLR. In this way, the SIM is not activated before activation needed. This is of particular utility where the SIM is installed by the manufacturer in machine-to-machine M2M apparatus. Invention suitable where the SIM is installed in a device that rarely if ever needs to connect to a network, such as a device provided by a utility company to indicate if a particular utility supply has failed.
Patent GB-2530305-A (GB)
Title: Tracers
Inventor: FOSS MARTIN
IPC: G01F22/00
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: Method for monitoring precipitation of at least one wax component from a hydrocarbon-containing fluid stream (4) during the flow of said fluid stream through a fluid transport system (2) having at least one in-flow point (3) and at least one out-flow point (7). The method comprises: introducing at least one labelled wax into said hydrocarbon-containing fluid stream at at least one in-flow point; and measuring the relative or absolute concentration of said labelled wax in at least one sample taken at at least one out-flow point. The method may comprise sampling and analysing wax components from the hydrocarbon-containing fluid, identifying suitable wax components and generating labelled waxed based upon such components. Specific molecular weight or isotopes may be used to label the wax. Monitoring may be carried out periodically.
Patent GB-2521721-A (GB)
Title: Rotary metering valve assembly and method of modifying contact surface for reducing gauge wringing
Inventor: RANKIN KEVIN M
IPC: F16K3/08
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A rotary metering valve assembly 10 includes a stationary body plate 12 having a first contact surface, and a valve plate 16 having a second contact surface disposed in contact with the first contact surface of the stationary body plate. The valve plate is configured to rotate relative to the stationary body plate. At least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface comprises a surface flatness of less than about 2.4 Âµm and a surface roughness of at least about 0.2 Âµm. The surface roughness ranges from 0.2 microns to 0.8 microns. The valve may be a portion of a fuel metering device of a gas turbine engine of an aircraft. Also provided is a method of modifying a contact surface of a rotary metering valve for reducing gauge wringing. The method comprises smoothing a contact surface of a rotary valve, then roughening said surface.
Patent GB-2531809-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting structures and devices
Inventor: CHUNG PING LAI
IPC: H01L33/64
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: A light emitting structure comprising a substrate 1, a system of wires and at least one LED 6. The wires comprise a laminate of copper sheet and a graphene layer 5 and each wire is in electrical contact with the LED to form an electrical circuit. The substrate may be transparent. The copper layer may also contain another metal, such as nickel and the graphene layer may be a mono-layer of graphene. The device may be constructed such that it does not have a heat sink. The device may comprise more than one LED and these extra LEDs may be arranged in series. The copper graphene laminate wires have improved thermal conduction in comparison with copper wires. The graphene layer may be patterned onto the copper sheet.
Patent GB-2524626-A (GB)
Title: Steering apparatus
Inventor: KIMIJIMA TSUTOMU
IPC: B62D3/12
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: A steering apparatus includes a collision absorber 20, which in a most preferred embodiment is provided on a surface 9b of a housing 9 opposite a rack end 10. Absorber 20 includes an elastic member 22 on a radially outer side of a rack shaft 6 to absorb a collision load from rack end 10, and a preferably cylindrical shock absorber 23 on an inner peripheral side of elastic member 22 and configured to buckle when abutted by rack end 10. Elastic member 22 may extend axially further outward than shock absorber 23. Alternatively the absorption member can be provided on the rack end and can absorb a collision load from the housing. Elastic member 22 may comprise an elastomer, such as natural rubber or urethane e resin, and shock absorber 23 may be metallic.
Patent GB-2535197-A (GB)
Title: An optical device and a method of fabricating an optical device
Inventor: Sokratis Kalliakos
IPC: H01L33/58
Filed: 2015-02-12
Abstract: An electro-optical device comprising: a photonic crystal structure with a quantum light emitting device situated at the defect site of the photonic crystal. An electrode is electrically contacted to only the defect part of the photonic crystal structure. The device may emit single photons or entangled photon pairs and can be used in quantum optical circuits for quantum computing applications.
Patent GB-2536069-A (GB)
Title: SIMD processing module
Inventor: PAUL MURRIN
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) module 102 has multiple n-way vector processing units (VUs) 108. The units execute an instruction on respective subvectors within a vector having N data items. Memories 104 and 106 are RAM storing data and instructions in assembly language. Control unit 112 determines a vector position indication to mark the starting or ending position of the subvector on which a processing unit 108 executes the instruction. The control unit manages the assignment of subvectors to respective processing units. This makes the system simpler to operate compared to systems where the partitioning is assessed by the program providing the instructions. Moreover the system allows an instruction written for execution on an n-way VU to be executed by multiple n way VUs, each starting at different points of the vector, such that it is executed in parallel on more than n data items of the vector.
Patent GB-2537938-A (GB)
Title: Throwing hook
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SIDNEY COWELL
IPC: F16G11/14
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: A throwing hook comprises a body 10 that extends in a plane to form a bight profile and a shackle 12; the shackle comprises a loop through which a line can be secured; the shackle 10 is secured to the body 12 such that the shackle and the body can pivot freely with respect to one another about an axis that lies within the plane. The throwing hook is preferably for use in arborism. The bight profile preferably includes a curved portion 24 and a free end region 20; the free end region 20 may include a weight 28 the hook may include an external rib that includes an aperture 42.
Patent GB-2538312-A (GB)
Title: Bidirectional energy transfer control
Inventor: DEAN WILLIAMS
IPC: H02M5/297
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: A matrix converter comprises m input nodes 111, 112 and n output nodes 130 and m x n bidirectional switches 121, 122, each connected between an single input node and a single output node. A controller is connected to the bidirectional switches and to selectively control the bidirectional connection between each input node and each output node. The controller is adapted such that a minimum transistor switching period is provided for any given transistor in the matrix converter. Such a minimum transistor switching period may be induced by introducing a delay into a commutation sequence that is typically used to switch an output from a first input to a second input. Each bidirectional switch may comprises a first transistor 211 and a first diode 212 arranged in series and a second transistor 221 and a second diode 222 in series. A Space Vector Modulation (SVM) technique may be used to control the order of switching of the bidirectional connections. The controller may be a field-programmable gate array, FPGA.
Patent GB-2540140-A (GB)
Title: A trowel
Inventor: PAUL BRACEY
IPC: E04F21/08
Filed: 2015-07-06
Abstract: The trowel has slurry inlet 2, a base 3 with at least one outlet (fig 2, 13) and a dispersing element 4 to ensure an even flow of plaster is discharged. The dispersing element may be housed in a chamber 5, from which it can be removed for cleaning, and may be made from mesh, solid foam or a manifold. The outlet may be a slit or perforations in the base and the flow of mortar may be controlled by a trigger 8-11 and valve 6, which controls the pressure of a pump (fig 4,19) supplying slurry from a source (fig 4, 18). A method of use is also detailed.
Patent GB-2532542-A (GB)
Title: Risk quantification for policy deployment
Inventor: Phillip S Thomas
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: Method and system for optimising the selection of an advertisement for viewing in a digital media environment. When online, a user may access a webpage that includes a variety of advertisements and may click on an advertisement of interest in order to gain additional information about said good or service. Selection policies or sets of rules may be used in order to tailor advertisements to particular users or groups of users in order to increase the likelihood that the user will select the included advertisement and /or make a purchase. The method comprises steps to apply measurement techniques such as reinforcement learning and a concentration inequality to estimate performance measures of a current policy and a proposed alternative policy. Statistical confidence levels are provided for the estimated performance measures in order to select and implement the policy that will has the most likelihood of success. Measures of performance may include click rate, conversion rate of clicks to verified purchases and so forth. In this way, advertisement success and revenue generation is optimised.
Patent GB-2543332-A (GB)
Title: Quick hitch
Inventor: STEPHEN WILFRED ACKERMANN
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: A quick-hitch 2 for mounting an implement on a machine. The quick hitch has at least one mounting means 6 for connection to a machine and a securing means 8 for securing the quick hitch to an implement. The securing means includes an over-centre mechanism and a hooked locking member (42). The mechanism comprises of a number of pivotally connected members that rotate around three axis (D, E, and F). The locking action is achieved by the hooked locking member engaging with an implements pin 49 with the movement of an actuator 58. Preferably with two securing mechanisms and a manual actuator but can also comprise of a screw or electrical actuator whereby the actuator can also act as a signalling means to denote secured and detached status of the implement. Preferably with removable wear plates 26 and the securing mechanism being protected by an enclosure (208).
Patent GB-2539978-A (GB)
Title: Electrolyzed water composition
Inventor: STEPHEN PHILIP GARDNER
IPC: C25B1/13
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: A method for producing electrolyzed water of biocidal composition for ornamental preservation is described. The method comprises preparing an electrolyte solution comprising water and a mixture of at least four salts, in which the salts are selected from acidic, basic or neutral salts, and in any combination. Boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes may be used in the cell. The power supply is also operated to apply a predetermined voltage to the electrolyte solution to produce an electrolyzed water composition comprising a plurality of active molecular and ionic species having rehydration activity. The mixture of at least four salts of the electrolyte are selected such that the electrolyzed water composition comprises a free accessible chlorine concentration in the range of from 10 to 10000 ppm, and/or a dissolved 03 concentration in the range of from 0.1 to 750 ppm.
Patent GB-2543819-A (GB)
Title: Infant bottle apparatus
Inventor: OLUWAFEMI TOMOLOJU
IPC: A61J9/06
Filed: 2015-10-30
Abstract: An infant bottle apparatus having a bottle, a timer and temperature device. In the preferred embodiment, the timer and temperature sensors are situated on a holder, separate from the displaceable feeding bottle. The timer may be automatically operable on insertion of the bottle into the holding device. The thermometer automatically measures the temperature contents of the bottle. The sensors may be battery operated or have an electrical connection through a USB socket. The holder has a display means to allow the user to monitor the time and temperature. The holding device has a closed insulating space 37 between the inner 35 and outer 36 surfaces of the holder. In one embodiment, the temperature measurement is taken via a conductor plate 24 situated on a probe within an upstanding pillar 22 of the holder. This inserts into an indentation in the feeding bottle 23, allowing the temperature of the contents to be taken from a more central position within the container. In another embodiment, the sensors are situated directly on the bottle, or are displaceable from the bottle. The timer device may have an audible alarm emanating from a speaker.
Patent GB-2544344-A (GB)
Title: Hair care device
Inventor: MICHAEL EDWARD PRESS
IPC: A46D1/00
Filed: 2015-11-13
Abstract: A hair care device, suitable for styling damaged, thin or fragile hair, comprises a body 4 and a two dimensional array of bristles 5 extending from it. Each bristle 5 has a cross-sectional diamond shape and is tapered such that it is thicker where it is attached to the body 4. The bristles 5 are arranged on the body 4 in a repeating pattern, in a rectangular arrangement in rows and columns across the area, each bristle being separated from each other by a uniform distance. The bristles may be injection moulded with a flexible memory plastic material.
Patent GB-2557870-A (GB)
Title: Self heat tile
Inventor: ABUL FAZI JAFARI
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 2016-02-16
Abstract: Floor tiles with electric heating elements that interconnect to provide a heated floor covering. Each tile has a damp proof layer, a heating element, thermal insulation and a tiled top surface. The heating element has connector points and/or plugs that connect to at least one adjacent tile. At least one tile connects to an alternating current (AC) power outlet.
Patent GB-2533725-A (GB)
Title: External combustion engine with sequential piston drive
Inventor: SEPPO ILMARI LAITINEN
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: Method and system for efficient energy recovery from heat source with external combustion engine Invention include sequentially operating drive mechanism for power pistons and displacement pistons of gamma type Stirling engine, providing nearly ideal pistons operation sequence. Stirling engine is supplemented with working flow fluid control and separation member between working fluid reheater and rest of the engine during high pressure stage. Working fluid is circulated in flow control via one or more consecutive displacement cylinder / power cylinder stages before reheating. Control system is directing working fluid from inlet port to the first displacement cylinder, further to the first power cylinder and after expansion either to reheating or to the next displacement cylinder. Low temperature working fluid is finally directed back to the counter flow type reheater.
Patent GB-2547493-A (GB)
Title: Packer
Inventor: RICHARD JOHNSTON
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A sealing member for maintaining a seal between the inner and outer elements of a telescopic joint, where wear on the seal can be monitored without the need to remove the telescopic joint from a riser. The assembly comprises an inner packer element 8 and an outer concentric packer element 9, an actuator 26 which is slidable over the outer packer element to deflect the outer packer element inwards against the inner packer element and a sensor 34 for detecting linear movement of the actuator relative to the outer packer element. Actuator piston 26 slides within the annular chamber 27 and is hydraulically activated. Cross drilled holes 32 are provided in the fluid chamber 27 below the piston sleeve 26 to allow hydraulic fluid to flow from the chamber 27 into a second chamber 33 within the housing 4 as the piston advances. The sensor may be in the form of a visual indicator 34, taking form of a piston having a graded or coloured scale or numbered scale applied to it and viewed through a window in the housing, or a potentiometer.
Patent GB-2541809-A (GB)
Title: Microwave generators and manufacture of synthetic diamond material
Inventor: JOHN ROBERT BRANDON
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2016-08-22
Abstract: A microwave generator system suitable for use in a microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (MPECVD) system, the microwave generator system comprising: a microwave generator unit 6 configured to produce microwaves at an operating power output suitable for fabricating synthetic diamond material via a chemical vapour deposition process; a fault detection system configured to detect a fault in the microwave generator unit which results in a reduction in the operating power output or a change in frequency; and a re-start system configured to rapidly restart the microwave generator unit in response to a fault being detected and recover the operating power output or frequency in a time period of less than 10 seconds after the fault in the microwave generator unit which caused the reduction in the operating power output or the change in frequency. The microwave generator unit may be a magnetron. Stored energy may be diverted if a fault is detected. The fault detection system may detect arc faults.
Patent GB-2553355-A (GB)
Title: Connection device for providing a mechanical and electrical connection of at least one sensor element to an electronic circuit, and cable endpiece
Inventor: ALES FILIPEC
IPC: H05K7/02
Filed: 2016-09-05
Abstract: Connection device 10 for connecting a sensor element 11 to an electronic circuit 12, wherein the sensor element 11 is arranged along one of four principal directions 20 relative to the connection board 13 of the device. The board comprises connection fields 22 for connecting several wires 15 the sensor element and wherein each connection field comprises a respective electric contact for the wires. The electric contacts within the connection fields are arranged along a line 23 that is arranged relative to the principal directions. Also provided is a cable end piece for connecting sensor elements to a circuit board, wherein the device has two or more electrically conductive bars arranged parallel to each other and wherein both are connected to electrically conductive pins for press fitting into the circuit board. The pins are arranged parallel to each other, but are oriented along a line that is angled relative to the principle direction of the circuit board.
Patent GB-2546380-A (GB)
Title: A wireless remote control circuit
Inventor: ZHI BIN ZHOU
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-11-22
Abstract: A wireless remote control circuit, e.g. for adjusting the height and lighting of an artificial Christmas tree, comprises a control module, a drive circuit connected with the control module, a signal receiving circuit and an operation circuit. When the signal receiving circuit receives an operation signal, an electrical signal is sent to the control module, and the drive circuit supplies power to the control module, signal receiving circuit and operation circuit. Meanwhile, the control module sends control signals to the operation circuit according to the electrical signal. The operation circuit comprises a buck-boost circuit that controls operation of a motor and a switching circuit that controls switching of a lighting arrangement.
Patent GB-2550004-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguishing device
Inventor: TONY CRAWLEY
IPC: A62C8/00
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: A fire extinguishing device comprises a packet 10 containing a fire extinguishing fluid that is configured to rupture on contact with fire in order to release the fire extinguishing fluid. A stiffening member 24 is located inside the packet and exhibits a higher stiffness than the packet. The packet preferably comprises a plastic or a material having a melting point of no more than 300°C. The fire extinguishing fluid preferably comprises potassium carbonate and a surfactant. A method of manufacturing the device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2549358-A (GB)
Title: Application launching and switching interface
Inventor: GLEN MURPHY
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2015-12-02
Abstract: Techniques for application launching and switching are provided. An example method includes receiving an interactive gesture at a computing device, when the interactive gesture matches a predefined gesture, determining a current context of the computing device based at least on one or more tasks, the tasks including previously performed tasks at the computing device or predicted future tasks to be performed at the computing device, based on the determined context, identifying one or more software applications, the software applications including executing applications, terminated applications or uninstalled applications, to perform the one or more tasks, displaying one or more user interface elements representing the software applications, where the user interface elements are selectable to instantiate the identified software applications.
Patent GB-2542966-A (GB)
Title: Patient interface and component parts
Inventor: Mathew Ian Peacock
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a patient interface and component parts which may be integrated or form a part of an assembled interface for use by a user. In various embodiments, the component parts may include: a component may be provided as a clip for supporting a gas supply tube to the interface; a buckle may be provided at an end of a headgear strap for releasable attachment to the interface; a manifold part of a patient interface may be attachable to the interface in a manner allowing for adjustment or re-orientation such that an associated gas supply conduit is re¬ routed to be to a left- or a right-side of the interface (or user); one or a pair of support side arms of the interface may be configured to be twisted or bent so as to more comfortably accommodate the shape of a user's face upon which they are to be located in use; parts of a manifold at the connection of a gas supply tube to the interface may be configured to be of a multi-part manifold assembly.
Patent GB-2546636-A (GB)
Title: Evacuation system
Inventor: PAUL BATEMAN
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2017-01-26
Abstract: An evacuation system for deployment within a vehicle (for example a tank or other armoured vehicle), and method of evacuating an individual/casualty from the said vehicle, comprises the provision of a slide 20 within a vehicle which is attached to the interior of the vehicle. In one embodiment the slide comprises a sheet including a stretcher section 2 and connection means 5b, 5s configured for attachment to a vehicle attachment means provided within the vehicle; the arrangement being such that when the connection means are attached to the vehicle attachment means, the stretcher section is held in an extended configuration (for example providing a floating floor) in which a casualty may be supported thereon. The stretcher may further comprise a banking section 3, which is held in a non-parallel plane to the stretcher section in use, and/or a pull strap 23 for securing to body armour worn by the casualty.