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Patent GB-2545657-A (GB)
Title: Light-emitting compound
Inventor: KIRAN KAMTEKAR
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A compound of formula (I): M(L1)x(L2)y(L3)z (I) wherein M is a transition metal; x is at least I; y is at least I; z is 0 or a positive integer, LI is a ligand selected from one of ligands (Il-A), (II-B) and (II-C); L2 is a ligand selected from another of ligands of formulae (II-A); (II-B) and (II-C); and L3 is a ligand other than a ligand of formula (II-A), (II-B) or (II-C): in which each of R1- R6 is a substituent and Ar1- Ar3 are each an unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl group. Preferably, M is iridium, x is 1, y is 1 and z is 0. The compound of formula (I) may be used as a phosphorescent light-emitting material of an organic light-emitting device.
Patent GB-2547880-A (GB)
Title: Veneers
Inventor: RONAN HASLETTE
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2016-01-06
Abstract: A touch-sensing wood veneer product 1 comprises one or more layers of wood veneer 2, and a cellulose-based backing layer 4 having a first surface bonded to the one or more layers of wood veneer and a second surface on which is arranged electrically conductive tracking 8. In an alternative arrangement, the wood veneer product comprises electrically conductive tracking arranged on or against an outer surface of the one or more layers of wood veneer. The touch sensor is attached to an item of furniture, a light switch, a control panel, etc. The electrically conductive tracking may be arranged to provide capacitive touch sensing. The wood veneer layers may comprise one or more recesses (figure 2) arranged to accommodate the conductive tracking, which may comprise one or more tracks on a printed circuit board. The circuit board may have a larger surface area than the wood veneer layers and may carry electrical components chosen from a microprocessor, a piezoelectric actuator, a light emitter, and a wireless transceiver. The electrically conductive tracking may alternatively comprise conductive ink printed on the second outer surface of the cellulose-based backing layer and/or on the facing surface of a further backing layer.
Patent GB-2534807-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for estimating a topology of a network and its use in a mobile adhoc radio network
Inventor: KEITH EDWARD HOOEY
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A method is disclosed for estimating, at a given node of a plurality of nodes located in a deployment zone and defining a radio network, a topology of the radio network, the method comprising obtaining a position of the given node; obtaining a position of at least one other node from the plurality of nodes; obtaining elevation data in the deployment zone; for each two given nodes selected from a group consisting of the given node and the at least one node from the plurality of nodes; computing an estimate of a total radio path loss between the two given nodes using at least one part of the elevation data; comparing the computed estimate of the total radio path loss between the two given nodes and a corresponding maximum permissible path loss value between the two given nodes to determine if a given radio link between the two given nodes is possible; storing an indication of the possibility of having a radio link between the two given nodes; and generating the estimation of the topology of the radio network using the stored indications of the possibility of having a radio link.
Patent GB-2551320-A (GB)
Title: Communication systems
Inventor: PAUL PETER VACLIK
IPC: H04N21/458
Filed: 2016-06-07
Abstract: A method comprising receiving streaming media data segments from a remote device 4 and storing them in a transient buffer 13 and generating a plurality of playlists before playback of the media. A first playlist comprises a first media data segment stored in the buffer, and a second playlist comprises a second media data segment stored in a local storage device 18 on board the vehicle, the second segment belonging to a second media stream. Preferably the first playlist is generated on the condition that there is a greater than a first threshold value of first segments in the buffer. Preferably the second playlist is generated on the condition that there is less than a second threshold value of first segments stored in the buffer. The remote device 4 may generate media segments 9 from a media stream 5a and store the segments on a second buffer 10 before transmission.
Patent GB-2555773-A (GB)
Title: Insulation system
Inventor: PER IVAR NIKOLAISEN
IPC: F17C3/04
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: An insulation method and system, preferably for an LNG tank on a ship, involve the steps of sequentially applying a plurality of layers to the outer surface of the tank. The layers include a first foam layer 5 applied to the tank and a second gas/liquid impervious coating applied to the first layer and preferably an outer cladding layer 8 applied to the second layer. The foam may be made of polyurethane or a premix of polyol and isocyanate and may further comprise glass fibres. The impervious layer may be an aluminium foil with a polymeric backing. The cladding layer may be made of aluminium or steel. A fire retardant layer 7 made of stone wool or glass wool may be provided.
Patent GB-2553827-A (GB)
Title: Improved packer
Inventor: CAMERON HILL RADTKE
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: Delivering fluid at a high pressure to a predetermined location in a downhole environment. A tool 18 including a chamber 16 is located in a wellbore 20 with the chamber 16 being at a first chamber pressure and first chamber volume. Fluid is introduced to the chamber 16 through a first fill mechanism 12 that is actuated at a first operating pressure, preferably to increase pressure in the chamber and close the chamber at a second chamber pressure and a second chamber volume. A pressure intensifier is preferably activated by pumping fluid through the tool 18 at a pressure greater than the second chamber pressure, the activated pressure intensifier being in a second fill mechanism 14 that is actuated by fluid at a second operating pressure, which is greater than the first operating pressure. Fluid is introduced by the pressure intensifier into the chamber 16, leaving the chamber at a preferably increased third chamber pressure and third chamber volume. The chamber is then preferably closed. The first fill mechanism 12 includes a valve means to control fluid flow into the chamber.
Patent GB-2555105-A (GB)
Title: Skip
Inventor: JOHN JOSEPH IREDALE
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: A skip comprising a bucket 12 to receive material, and coupler to couple to back blade of an excavator 200. Preferably, skip is supported by rotatable roller formed from casters or a roller extending across the width of the skip, so skip may be pushed or towed using the back blade and the rollers. Preferably, the coupler allows the skip to be raised using only the back blade. Preferably, the coupler comprises one or two hooks that hook over the top edge of the blade. Preferably, the bucket is rotatable to tip material out of the bucket, and is secured using a latch. Preferably, the skip comprises a handle allowing lifting into the coupling position, and the bucket is raised using a screw jack. Preferably, the rear edge of the bucket is positioned so the excavator cab can rotate freely. Material is lifted using front blade 210 of excavator.
Patent GB-2556624-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for spreading fibres
Inventor: JOHN ELLIS
IPC: D02J1/18
Filed: 2016-11-11
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for spreading a fibre tow comprises a fibre tow supplier, a spreader 14 for spreading the filaments of the tow 12 to have an increased width spread tow, a guide member 16 for directing the tow in relation to the spreader and a driver 18 for driving the tow relative to the spreader, the driver comprising a movable fibre adhering contacting surface 20 to which the fibre is adhered. The tow may be contacted by the driver without being exposed to any process steps which would reduce the width of the tow following exposure to the spreader. The fibre supply may provide a plurality of fibre tows such that the spreader forms a continuous spread sheet from the tows. The contacting surface may be a resin layer, the resin layer may be located on a release layer which may be removable. The guide member may comprise multiple space elements, the spacing between elements may be adjustable. Also included are claims to a method of spreading a tow comprising supplying a tow, spreading the tow using a spreader, guiding the tow relative to the spreader, and adhering the spread tow to a contacting surface.
Patent GB-2555863-A (GB)
Title: Energy saving apparatus for electric roller shutter
Inventor: JU-HUAI CHEN
IPC: E06B9/72
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: An electric roller curtain contains a curtain unit 1, a fixing unit 2, a signal receiver 3, and a controller (4, fig. 1). The curtain unit 1 includes a driving device 12, curtain 13 and a driving shaft 11 having a chamber 111 and a free connecting portion 112. The fixing unit 2 is configured to fix the curtain unit and includes a mounting rack 21, a first casing 22, a second casing 23, and a free rotating assembly 24 which reduces power consumption of the driving device 12 and facilitates an upward rolling of the curtain 13, when the curtain 13 rolls. The signal receiver 3 is electrically connected with the driving device 12 and includes a casing 31, an electrical coupling portion 32, a power supply module 33, and a receiving module 34. The controller (4, fig. 1) is configured to send a signal to the receiving module 34 in the casing 31 of the signal receiver 3, such that the driving device 12 of the curtain unit 1 is controlled by the controller 4 to operate. The free rotating assembly 24 may include two rotating discs 241 and a flexible driving piece 242 going around the discs.
Patent GB-2570617-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible container and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: KATIE JOANNA WHITEHEAD
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: The present invention provides for a collapsible molded container 1, comprising one or more walls (2, 2’), a base 18 and integral fold lines 14 which connect each wall to the base and any adjacent wall, and wherein the wall(s), base and fold lines are formed from a continuous molded piece of material. Preferably the folded lines are living hinges. A second invention is disclosed wherein the fold lines are required to be living hinges. The following a preferable features for both inventions; that the walls(s) comprise a further fold line or living hinge (8, 8’) ; these may divide the wall(s) into multiple sections, preferably into triangular sections; forming inverse ‘V-sections’ wherein the apex is located in the upper edge of the wall and extends to the corners of the base. The container may thus as a result fold between a substantially flat and expended positions. There may be locking members 12 to keep the container in the expanded condition. The application discloses a further invention for a mold to make the container of the first and/or second invention.
Patent GB-2560322-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus and method for controlling operation of a component
Inventor: ASHUTOSH TOMAR
IPC: H03K17/965
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: The control apparatus 500 comprises a first pressure sensing means 502 adjacent to a gesture sensing means 404. The first pressure sensing means detects a first press input and the gesture sensing means detects a gesture input wherein the inputs combine to form a command for controlling operation of the component. There may be a second pressure sensing means 506 for use in generating commands in conjunction with the first pressure sensor and gesture sensor. User inputs may only be recognised if the presses and gestures are completed in a predetermined time and different combinations of gestures and presses may access different commands. The gesture sensor may detect gestures, such as directional gestures or swipes, in contact or proximity to the sensor. The sensing means may be implemented using printed manufacturing techniques and the gesture sensor and pressure sensors may be piezoelectric, resistive (force sensitive resistive ink) or capacitive in nature. The control apparatus may be part of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2560766-A (GB)
Title: Floating point to fixed point conversion
Inventor: KENNETH ROVERS
IPC: H03M7/24
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A floating point format has an exponent of ew bits, an exponent bias B = 2 ew-1 1 and a mantissa of mw bits. A fixed point format has an integer width of iw and a fractional width of fw. A circuit to convert from the floating point format to the fixed point format has a left shifter 401 and a right shifter 403. Both shifters take the mantissa of the floating point number 409 as an input. The shift count for the left shift is the first k bits of the exponent, where min((ew 1), bitwidth(iw 2 sy)) ≤ k ≤ (ew 1), where sy = 1 for a signed floating point number and sy = 0 for an unsigned one. The shift count for the right shifter is the inverse of the p least significant bits of the inverted exponent where min((ew 1), bitwidth(fw)) ≤ p ≤ (ew 1). A multiplexer 405 outputs the output of the left shifter if the most significant bit of the floating point number is one and the output of the right shifter otherwise.
Patent GB-2557722-A (GB)
Title: Coded signals for marine vibrators
Inventor: STIG RUNE LENNART TENGHAMN
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: A method of seismic surveying comprises operating a plurality of marine vibrators. At least one of the marine vibrators may repeatedly cycle through a plurality of composite code sequences that are unique to the at least one of the marine vibrators. Two or more of the marine vibrators operate contemporaneously for at least one output interval. The method further comprises detecting seismic energy with one or more seismic sensors after the seismic energy has interacted with subsurface formations wherein the detecting occurs while operating the plurality of marine vibrators. The plurality of sequences may be a pair of sequences with the at least one vibrator alternating between the pair. The sequence may be a maximal-length code sequence, a Gold-code sequence or a Kasami-type code sequence. The vibrators operate in a frequency band of 1 Hz to 300 Hz. The vibrators may include a plurality of low frequency vibrators and a plurality of high frequency vibrators which operate contemporaneously.
Patent GB-2557441-A (GB)
Title: Steering capability prediction
Inventor: JENS CHRISTIANSEN
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2017-10-25
Abstract: A vehicle, typically an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, is configured to determine estimated steering velocities for a steering system as a function of respective steering angles and time steps and a path for the vehicle to travel is determined based on the estimated steering velocities. The steering velocities may be estimated based on an actuator force output curve determined as a function of steering rack load, which may in turn be determined from tie rod loads at various speeds. The rates at which the vehicle changes travel direction may vary with vehicle speed and may be determined experimentally. The system may be arranged to avoid detected traffic obstructions.
Patent GB-2558997-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for a mass production of monodisperse biodegradable polymer-based microspheres and a multi-channel forming device incorporatable therein
Inventor: Ju Hee KIM
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2017-11-14
Abstract: An apparatus for mass production of microspheres, the apparatus comprising a multi-channel microsphere forming unit, a first source material reservoir containing a first source material in fluid communication with a plurality of first microchannels 11,13, a second source material reservoir containing a second source material, immiscible with the first material, in fluid communication with a plurality of second microchannels 12, a plurality of merging points 15 where the first and second microchannels merge and form the microspheres, a plurality of third microchannels 14 extending from the merging points through which the microspheres along with the first and second source materials can flow, a flow control unit to supply a first gas to the first reservoir at a first flow rate and to supply a second gas to the second reservoir at a second flow rate and a product reservoir for accommodating the microspheres formed. Preferably, the first and second gases can be air or an inert gas and the apparatus may comprise a plurality of fourth and fifth microchannels. A vision monitoring unit and a buffer tank may also be present. A multichannel microsphere forming device is also described, which includes inner and outer annular manifolds for two source materials (figure 20).
Patent GB-2557817-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft comprising a propulsion assembly including a pair of propellers at the rear of the fuselage
Inventor: Pierre-Alain Reigner
IPC: F02K3/072
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to an aircraft comprising a fuselage (1), a propulsion unit (7) at the rear tip of the fuselage and at least two engines (3, 5) each driving an engine shaft (32, 52), the propulsion unit including at least one propeller (71, 73) driven mechanically by the engine shafts (32, 52), characterised in that the propulsion unit (7) includes two propellers (71, 73), each of the propellers being driven by a propeller shaft (72, 74), the two propeller shafts being driven by the engine shafts (32, 52) via a first differential epicyclic gear train (40). Specifically, the input of the first differential gear train (40) is connected to the output of a second differential epicyclic gear train (60), the second differential gear train (60) including two inputs (61c2, 62c2), each of said two inputs being connected mechanically to one of said engine shafts (32, 52).
Patent GB-2577871-A (GB)
Title: A control system for a vehicle
Inventor: Kieran William Beddis
IPC: F16F9/52
Filed: 2018-10-02
Abstract: A control system comprising one or more controllers 201 is configured to: receive at least one vehicle dynamics signal 1071, wherein the at least one vehicle dynamics signal is indicative of a vehicle dynamics parameter, determine a current dynamic usage of a vehicle in dependence on the received at least one vehicle dynamics signal, determine a control parameter for an actuator of the vehicle in dependence at least in part on the current dynamic usage of the vehicle, and output a control signal to control a power consumption of the actuator in dependence on the control parameter. The vehicle dynamics may relate to acceleration or yaw of the vehicle. The control parameter may relate to motor speed or power consumption of the actuator. The system may comprise a memory 203 and a processor 204. The actuator may be an anti-roll actuator on a vehicle suspension. The control system may determine anti-roll torque demand or actuator temperature. To compensate for overheating, the system may de-rate the actuator using a scaling factor. Additionally, the actuator may be a rotary actuator.
Patent GB-2567579-A (GB)
Title: Billiard ball striking assistance method, billiard ball striking assistance system, and portable electronic device
Inventor: CHUAN-BING LI
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2016-08-25
Abstract: A billiard ball striking assistance method, a billiard ball striking assistance system (10, 30, 40), and a portable electronic device (51, 52). The billiard ball striking assistance method comprises: acquiring a photograph or video of a billiard tabletop (1); analysing the position of at least one billiard ball (2) in the photograph or video to obtain position information; on the basis of the position information, calculating a ball striking path for the at least one billiard ball (2); and, on the basis of the calculation results for the ball striking path, providing a ball striking recommendation, the ball striking recommendation being provided to the user by means of the portable electronic device (51, 52).
Patent GB-2582765-A (GB)
Title: Photodetection
Inventor: Nicholas Alexander Gusken
IPC: H01L31/07
Filed: 2019-04-01
Abstract: An infrared photodetection device for detecting infrared radiation with a wavelength of 700 nm or larger comprising: a carrier transfer member comprised of a non-metallic material with a band gap (e.g. titanium dioxide, TiO2); a metallic absorber (e.g. gold, Au) on one side of and in contact with the carrier transfer member, in which electron-hole pairs are excited upon absorption of infrared radiation; and a semiconductor (e.g. silicon) on the other side of and in contact with the carrier transfer member; and wherein the carrier transfer member contains trap states such that majority carriers excited in the absorber due to infrared radiation are conducted via the trap states through the carrier transfer member to be collected by the semiconductor. The carrier transfer member preferably has an oxygen sub-stoichiometric of 5% of more and may comprise TiO2-x. The semiconductor may be p-type silicon (p-Si).
Patent GB-2576638-A (GB)
Title: Rollable support device
Inventor: ROBERT LEIGH BALLANTYNE
IPC: A47C7/62
Filed: 2019-08-16
Abstract: A rollable support device 2 for moving an item, such as a chair, comprising a platform 4 having roller assemblies 10, 12, such as wheels or castors, at two opposing ends 6,8, and wherein the axes of rotation of the roller assemblies are parallel. The platform has means 14 for securing the item to the supporting platform. The platform may define a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the wheels. The device may have brakes 16 and the item securing means may be straps, hook and loop fastening, circular recesses having padding for frictional engagement with the transported item or a pressure plate screw locking mechanism 17. The platform may be slidably or telescopically extended between its two opposite ends to fit items of different size. The furniture trolley may be contained within hand luggage. Also disclosed is a kit comprising the rolling support carriage.
Patent GB-2587379-A (GB)
Title: Support structure for a superconducting coil
Inventor: SIMON JAMES CALVERT
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2019-09-26
Abstract: A support structure for a superconducting coil 10, with a flexible mounting band 12 attached to the coil and which extends axially beyond the radially outer surface of the coil, and may extend over whole outer surface. The flexible mounting band is attached to a support structure 22 at multiple locations, e.g. holes 18 in the band 12 being attached via fasters/rivets/bolts 20, or a continuous mechanical connection. The support structure may have a reinforcement band 24 provided over a part of the band 12 to cover the axial extent of the holes 18. The coil 10 may be a shield coil mounted to a main magnet structure, a cryogen vessel, or an outer vacuum chamber (OVC); the coil 10 may be a main magnet. A method for manufacturing a coil support where: a demountable mould defines first and second annular cavities, the second at least partially overlapping the first; winding superconducting wire multiple turns in the first cavity to form the coil 10; winding a material (e.g. metal strip, glass/carbon fibre cloth/filament) into the second cavity to form the band 12; impregnating the resulting structure with thermosetting resin; demounting the mould once the resin has hardened.
Patent GB-2577457-A (GB)
Title: Hair addition
Inventor: JENNAE JENSEN
IPC: A61G5/00
Filed: 2018-05-22
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hair addition for adding volume, texture, and density to the side of a user's head and hairline. The hair addition, in one embodiment, includes two or more wires to which wefts of hair are attached. The hair addition further includes one or more double layer portions of hair and one or more single layer portions of hair. In another embodiment, the hair addition includes one or more wires to which wefts of hair are attached. At least some of the wefts of hair are slidable along the one or more wires. The hair addition further includes elastic cordage connecting to the one or more wires one each end of the one or more wires and an intermediate connector connecting the wires and the elastic cordage.