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Patent GB-2491865-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical combination door lock
Inventor: LEE MIKO
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 2011-06-15
Abstract: A combination door lock has an inner handle with thumb turn and outer handle with lock cylinder, preferably key actuated; a linking gear wheel 27 driven by the thumbturn and lock cylinder to drive a lock bolt. A plurality of rotating code dials 43 are axially arranged along a single coded shaft 41 having a multiple blocking protrusions and code channels cooperating with positioning protrusions 422 on sleeve 42 within each rotary code wheel 43; one end of the coded shaft forms a retaining protrusions 411 selectively engaging with a recess 311 in a retaining ring 31; the retaining ring has a toothed portion 312 to selectively drive the linking gear wheel 27. Code wheels prevent axial movement of shaft 41 in incorrect code position. A correct code position allows axial movement of shaft, thus allowing rotation of retaining ring 31 via outside lever (33, fig.1) to drive gear 27 unlocking the door. Preferably a re-coding button 40 allows the combination to be changed without disassembling the lock; also if the code is forgotten a detecting state (50, fig.4) identifies the correct code combination.
Patent GB-2496153-A (GB)
Title: D2D discovery using information indicating tracking area-specific resources
Inventor: HAKOLA SAMI-JUKKA
IPC: H04W8/00
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: A user terminal capable of performing direct device-to-device, D2D, communication with another user terminal, obtains information indicating tracking area-specific resources for a D2D discovery process. The terminal applies the obtained tracking area-specific resources in performing the D2D discovery process within the tracking area, wherein the D2D discovery process is for discovering D2D communication capable devices in the tracking area over an air interface of a cellular network. The terminal may be a cognitive radio-based device.
Patent GB-2496636-A (GB)
Title: Electric shower controller
Inventor: BRINDLEY JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: A method of controlling a shower 10 having an electric water heater 24 is proposed. The method comprises manually adjusting a master flow controller 22 to control water flow through the shower to set a desired temperature. The set temperature is determined and recorded as a master temperature target. The shower then controls power to the electric heater to maintain the water temperature at the master temperature target. Upon receipt of a signal in response to movement of the flow controller a controller 18 increases or decreases the master temperature target by an amount correlated to the magnitude of movement of the flow controller.
Patent GB-2498936-A (GB)
Title: Polyethylene with multi-modal molecular weight distribution
Inventor: HELLAND IRENE
IPC: C08F2/00
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a polyethylene having a multimodal molecular weight distribution comprising: (i) 20-70% wt of a lower molecular weight ethylene polymer; (ii) 20-70% wt of a first higher molecular weight ethylene copolymer-, and(iii) 0.5-9.5% wt of a second higher molecular weight ethylene copolymer. Another embodiment has component (iii) at 0.5-30 % wt, where component (i) is polymerized in a first reactor, component (ii) is polymerized in a second reactor and component (iii) is polymerized in a third reactor, and optionally where component (i) is present in the second reactor during polymerization, and optionally where component (ii) is present in the third reactor during polymerization.
Patent GB-2486356-A (GB)
Title: Power converter with rate of change of current monitoring for fault detection
Inventor: PHADKE VIJAY
IPC: H02H3/44
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A power converter 300 includes a controller 302 having at least one input for monitoring a rate of change of current in a sense resistor 308 in the power converter 300. The controller 302 is configured for comparing the monitored rate of change of the current with an allowable rate of change, and for generating a fault signal when the monitored rate of change deviates from the allowable rate of change. The controller 302 may shut down the converter 300 after generating the fault signal. The rate of change of a temperature and/or a voltage in the power converter 300 may also be monitored.
Patent GB-2488891-A (GB)
Title: Solid inkjet drum maintenance unit
Inventor: FIORAVANTI ALEXANDER J
IPC: B41J2/005
Filed: 2012-03-07
Abstract: Inkjet printing device 100 includes a metering blade 110 connected to a moveable member 120 that is configured to adjust and vary the angle of the metering blade 110 to the surface of the imaging member 102 and thus regulate the thickness of a release agent layer thereon. A drum maintenance unit (DMU) has an applicator 108 which contacts the surface 101 of the imaging member 102 and applies release agent to the surface of the drum. Adjustment of the metering blade 110 within a predetermined range of angles compensates for wear in the blade 110 over time. The angle of the blade 110 is selected by a controller 118 which operates an actuator 115 to move the moveable member 120.
Patent GB-2500683-A (GB)
Title: A wheel cover and a method for making and packaging it
Inventor: WANG MING-FANG
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A wheel cover and a method for making and packaging it are disclosed. The wheel cover includes a main body (1), and a plurality of locking members (13). Each of the locking members is formed integrally on the inner face of the main body. Each of the locking members has a first end provided with a support portion (134) connected with the main body and a second end provided with a retaining portion (133). Thus, the support portion of each of the locking members is bendable relative to the main body so as to reduce a whole height of each of the locking members relative to the main body.
Patent GB-2487524-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for regenerating the interior surfaces of conduits by means of thermal spraying of metals
Inventor: PEREZ HECTOR DOMINGUIS
IPC: B05B7/20
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: The method comprises: the insertion, into a conduit, of a device that comprises a vehicle (1), provided with rolling means, which carries the thermal spraying means; the insertion of electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic lines and also a line for supplying the metal to be thermally sprayed; the positioning of the regeneration device by means of remote-controlled entrainment to a specific position to be regenerated; the thermal spraying of metal; and forward movement to a new position. The device is formed by: a remote-controlled vehicle (1), which carries the device (4) for the thermal spraying of metals; a thermal spraying head (4) arranged on the vehicle, and capable of being positioned and oriented in a suitable manner; electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic supply connections and connections for control and manoeuvring of the vehicle (1) and of the thermal spraying device (4).
Patent GB-2489130-A (GB)
Title: Connector for use in a wet or severe environment
Inventor: MARKLOVE MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01R13/03
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A connector for use underwater, or in a wet or severe environment, comprises a first connector part with at least one pin 4 and a second connector part with at least one electrical contact for engagement by the pin 4 when the connector parts are interengaged to establish an electrical connection. The pin 4 comprises an axially extending electrically conductive portion and an axially extending electrically insulating sleeve 22 around the conductive portion, wherein the pin 4 is supported by, and projects axially forwardly from, a support 6 such that a longitudinally extending portion of the insulating sleeve 22 is exposed to ambient conditions when the connector parts are disengaged. The pin 4 has a wider diameter portion where it is carried by the support 6 and a narrower diameter portion extending forwardly from the support 6. A sealing means comprising one or more o-ring seals 40 engage the narrower diameter portion of the pin 4 to protect a portion 25 of the insulating sleeve 22 forwardly of, and adjacent to, the support 6 by preventing exposure of the protected portion 25 to ambient conditions at least when the connector parts are disengaged.
Patent GB-2493274-A (GB)
Title: Electron beam evaporation apparatus
Inventor: XU YONGBING
IPC: C23C14/54
Filed: 2012-07-23
Abstract: An electron beam evaporation apparatus 10 comprises a source material feeder 12 for feeding a source material 14, an electron beam evaporation source 16 for evaporating a source material, means for generating an emission current between the electron beam evaporation source and a source material, an actuator 28 for moving the source material feeder in a linear direction and a controller 32 operable to control the deposition of the source material relative to characteristics of an electron beam and measurements of the emission current. The controller may further comprise an electron beam feedback loop, an emission current feedback loop or both 54. Also disclosed is a method of evaporating material onto a surface comprising the steps of providing a source material feeder, an electron beam evaporation source, means for generating an emission current, an actuator and a controller, measuring the emission current and a beam current, inputting the measurements into the controller and controlling the linear position of the source material feeder relative to the measured currents.
Patent GB-2504702-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus responds to a communication mode preference indication to change the behaviour for transmitting the communication mode preference indication
Inventor: HENTTONEN TERO
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2012-08-06
Abstract: User equipment (UE) 10 sends S30, S50 a communication mode preference indication, such as a low power consumption mode preference, to a communication network control element, such as a base station or evolved node B (eNB) 20, under consideration of a default prohibit timer defining a time period during which transmission of a communication mode preference indication is prohibited for a communication element. When a response S60 to the communication mode preference indication is received by the UE 10, it determines whether a change of the behaviour for transmitting the power preference information, i.e. a change of a prohibit timer value, is to be executed. When a response S60 is caused to be sent, a radio resource control (RRC) configuration signalling with a discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration parameter may be used. The DRX configuration parameter may indicate a DRX cycle different from a previous DRX cycle or predetermined value, or an on-duration of a DRX cycle.
Patent GB-2499086-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage system using weights in deep bore
Inventor: ZARISFI KASRA
IPC: F03D9/02
Filed: 2012-12-12
Abstract: An energy storage system includes at least one weight 10 that moves along a bore 110 excavated underground. The system pumps oil 5 into the bore to raise the weights, and uses the oil 5 to drive a hydraulic motor when they are allowed to fall. There is a seal assembly 19 between the weights 10 and the oil 5. The weights are immersed in a second high density fluid 12 so that there is low or zero pressure differential across the seal assembly 19. The second fluid 12 may be a low melting point eutectic alloy, and may comprise Bismuth, Mercury, Bromine or Iodine. The bore 110 may be insulated and heated by geothermal heat and/or by waste heat. The weights may have rollers to ensure free running. The bore 110 may have a vertical section 2km deep and a horizontal section 5km long.
Patent GB-2498639-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for detecting objects approaching a vehicle
Inventor: LE JIALIANG
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A system 200 and method for providing multifunctional safety in a vehicle 150 through a remote sensor 304 is described. The remote sensor, is located at a rear corner of the vehicle and is configured to detect surrounding objects through a radar wave at a predefined angle, and within a predefined distance. A control module (312, figure 3) calculates velocity, severity and likelihood of the object impacting the vehicle through a calculated approach vector of a detected object. The control module further compares the severity of impact, to a pre-determined threshold value, and configures an impact algorithm to initialize and deploy in-vehicle safety systems upon the object crossing a calculated threshold of distance. The safety systems may comprise at least one of a blind spot detection system, a lane change assist system, a cross traffic alert system, and an impact protection system (seatbelt, airbag etc). The remote sensor may comprise a multi-beam 24 GHz radar.
Patent GB-2502459-A (GB)
Title: Pyrotechnic device consolidated to form a tablet
Inventor: WRAIGE JOHN DOUGLAS MICHAEL
IPC: C06B21/00
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: A pyrotechnic device comprises a composition comprises metaldehyde and/or hexamethylenetetramine and/or an oxime, and a material which produces sparks during combustion, wherein the composition is consolidated to form a tablet, the tablet being mounted on a base surface on edge. Preferably the base surface is flat and contains a groove, an indentation, a pattern of raised region, or one or more spigots to receive and retain the tablet. In one embodiment the tablet is affixed to the base surface by an adhesive.
Patent GB-2517753-A (GB)
Title: A method for limiting the amount of energy dissipated in a friction clutch during engagement of the clutch
Inventor: CRISP NICK DASHWOOD
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: Limiting the amount of energy dissipated in a friction clutch 13 drivingly connecting an engine 10 to a transmission 12 in which a target engine speed NT is set and the engine 10 is controlled based upon the set engine target speed NT. The engine target speed NT is not fixed but variable based at least partially upon the engagement state of the clutch 13 so as to smoothly transition the engine speed NE towards the speed NI of an input to the transmission 12. As the clutch 13 is engaged the target engine speed NT converges with an input speed NI of the transmission 12 to a value slightly above the input speed NI of the transmission 12. The engine speed may be controlled to match the current and target engine speeds of the motor vehicle. The system may work in conjunction with a launch system.
Patent GB-2520520-A (GB)
Title: Methods and system for determining fuel quality in a vehicle
Inventor: DHANDE KUNAL
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a method to determine whether fuel quality falls below a predetermined quality threshold during or after a vehicle refuelling event. The method comprises determining that a novel fuel has been introduced into a vehicle; undertaking at least one measurement of the novel fuel in order to determine at least one parameter of the novel fuel, wherein the parameter is associated with a property of the fuel; comparing the at least one parameter of the novel fuel with a threshold reference parameter in order to determine whether fuel quality falls below a predetermined quality threshold; and providing an alert to the operator of the vehicle to indicate whether the fuel quality of the novel fuel falls below the predetermined quality threshold. A system for performing the method comprises at least one fuel sensor 30, a processor 40 in communication with the at least one sensor and a display 50 that is in communication with the processor and which provides an alert to the operator 60 of the vehicle to indicate whether the fuel quality of the novel fuel falls below the predetermined quality threshold.
Patent GB-2520573-A (GB)
Title: A ring seal and flange clamping system
Inventor: FENNER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F16L13/16
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: A unitary ring seal made of a resilient material 100 and a ferrule/flange 200, adapted to accept the ring seal 100 are provided. The ring seal 100 comprises three portions: an upper generally ring-shaped portion 102 that is of approximately conical cross section, configured to engage a conventional flange/ferrule circular groove; a middle washer-shaped portion 106; and a lower generally ring shaped portion 108 that has two sidewalls 112, 114 that converge as they approach and eventually join with the middle portion 106, configured to engage a correspondingly shaped circular groove 204 in the ferrule/flange 200.
Patent GB-2505818-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processor with non-blocking concurrent architecture
Inventor: CLOSHET STEVEN J
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 2012-06-15
Abstract: In some aspects, systems and methods provide for forming groupings of a plurality of independently-specified computation workloads, such as graphics processing workloads, and in a specific example, ray tracing workloads. The workloads include a scheduling key, which is one basis on which the groupings can be formed. Workloads grouped together can all execute from the same source of instructions, one or more different private data elements. Such workloads can recursively instantiate other workloads that reference the same private data elements. In some examples, the scheduling key can be used to identify a data element to be used by all the workloads of a grouping. Memory conflicts to private data elements are handled through scheduling of non-conflicted workloads or specific instructions an deferring conflicted workloads instead of locking memory locations.
Patent GB-2506787-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the concentration of a treatment agent in water
Inventor: BURROWS ANDREW ROLAND
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2009-12-29
Abstract: A method of controlling the addition of a water treatment agent to water supplied into a main supply conduit 12 from a mains water supply station 6 is claimed, wherein the main supply conduit feeds the water to a plurality of district metering areas (DMA) 14, 16, 18. Each DMA has a treatment agent critical point 28, 32, 34 at which the concentration of the water treatment agent is deemed to be the least acceptable compared with the concentrations at other points in the same DMA. The method comprises monitoring water supply characteristics in respect of each DMA to establish control data. The concentration of water treatment agent in water supplied into the main supply conduit is regulated by controlling the addition of the treatment agent in accordance with the control data and with water flow rate data. A system for processing water comprising a controller 36 is also claimed, wherein the controller has a flow rate input and a control output for adjusting the addition of the water treatment agent to water supplied into the main supply conduit.
Patent GB-2522204-A (GB)
Title: Piston arrangement
Inventor: BOWEN RYAN
IPC: F16J1/20
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A piston arrangement is provided. The piston arrangement includes a track 11b and a piston 7 moveable within a cylinder. The track 11b is adapted to rotate relative to the cylinder about an axis of rotation 9a and has a cam surface 12b and an edge surface 14b extending away from the cam surface 12b. The piston 7 is coupled to the track 11b by a follower 18 running on the cam surface 12b. The cam surface 12b is shaped such that, as the track 11b moves relative to the cylinder, the piston head 7 moves in reciprocating motion within the cylinder in accordance with the path of the cam surface 12b. A stabilising element 15 is connected to the piston 7, the stabilising element 15 extending below the piston head 7 and comprising a contact surface 23b which engages the edge surface 14b of the track 11b.
Patent GB-2524723-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and system for use in satellite broadband installation
Inventor: RICHARDSON SCOTT
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for installing a satellite transceiver / antenna at a location of a customer using a mobile device. The satellite transceiver is to be used to provide internet access. The method takes into account the location of the installation, the orientation of the antenna and the signal strength of received signals. The method is preferably implemented using an app installed on a mobile phone. The app preferably makes use of the phones GPS receiver and accelerometers to obtain location and orientation information respectively. Signal strength measurements made by the satellite transceiver may be sent to the mobile device, e.g. using Wi-Fi (RTM). Alternatively, the mobile device may measure signal strength directly. The mobile device may receive installation information, e.g. over a cellular network.
Patent GB-2515158-A (GB)
Title: Encoding an image
Inventor: DIGGINS JONATHAN
IPC: H04N19/14
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: Image processor (104) comprises pre-processor (106) and encoder (108). The pre-processor receives data and uses it to provide an image comprising sections, each comprising pixels. For each section, the pre-processor analyses the pixels to estimate the section complexity, metadata being determined based on the section complexity. The metadata passes to the encoder for use in determining a quantization level used in encoding the image. Encoder then encodes the image using the determined level. The pre-processor processes the data to provide the image, therefore has access to the image data from which it can determine the metadata without requiring a separate image read operation. Also disclosed is determining a quantization level for use by an encoder encoding an image according to a target number of bits. Pixels in each image section are analysed (114) (e.g. comparison with neighbours) to estimate the section complexity (e.g. entropy). For each candidate quantization level, a relationship and the estimated section complexity are used to estimate the number of bits (116) that would be generated by encoding the image using the respective level. One level is selected (118) based thereon, the encoder (e.g. HEVC encoder) using the selected level (122).
Patent GB-2515396-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for a vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle
Inventor: CHERUVU KALYAN
IPC: B60R21/38
Filed: 2014-05-15
Abstract: A safety system for a vehicle, wherein in case of a collision with a pedestrian: a front bumper 60 is extended forward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 10; at least one portion 27 of a bonnet 22 is lifted from a normal position into at least one protective position; at least one airbag 44 is deployed from a stowage position into a protective position covering at least a portion of the bonnet. Preferably the bonnet comprises front 30 and rear 27 portions, which are movable in relation to each other; in the protective position, an opening (52, figure 6) is formed between the front and rear portions; the airbag is attached to an underside 50 of the rear portion and extends through the opening to cover at least a portion of either or both upper sides 46, 48 of the front and rear portions.