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Patent GB-2487681-A (GB)
Title: Sputtering method
Inventor: KITADA TORU
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A method for forming a magnetic film by sputtering is disclosed. The sputtering is directed from a position oblique to a processing surface of a substrate 21, wherein a magnetic field is formed along the processing surface of the substrate while the substrate is rotated about a rotary shaft perpendicular to the processing surface. The substrate 21 is located on a substrate holder 22, with a rotatable magnetic field forming device such as magnets 30 or electromagnets (30, figure 10) being associated with the substrate 21. On exposure to the magnetic field, the substrate 21 has a first portion (Nc, figure 2) to which sputtering particles are apt to be attracted, and a second portion (Sc, figure 2) which has a sputtering particle attracting force lower than that of the first portion. When it is determined that the first portion (Nc, figure 2) of the substrate 21 is at a position close to a cathode 41 generating an electric discharge by supply of electric discharge power, the rotation speed of the substrate is set to a first rotation speed. When it is determined that the second portion (Sc, figure 2) of the substrate 21 is at a position close to the cathode 41, the rotation speed of the substrate is set to a second rotation speed, which is lower than the first rotation speed, to allow more material to be deposited on the substrate. The rotation speed may be increased and decreased gradually as the rotation position of the substrate relative to the cathode changes, e.g. by controlling the rotation speed by calculating the rotation speed as a sinusoidal function of a rotation angle of the substrate. The rotary position of the substrate 21 can be determined by a position detecting device 23. The method provides a magnetic film with uniform film thickness.
Patent GB-2501756-A (GB)
Title: A chamber or caisson type device used to maintain or repair submerged piles or other structures
Inventor: SCHALLEY WIM
IPC: B63B17/00
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: A caisson or dry setting type device which attaches to a submerged pile, or other structure, to create a chamber so that repairs or maintenance can be carried out under water. The device includes a cylindrical body (figure 3) having two ends, one end is open and the other is submergible and is closed by a floor accommodating a U-shaped receiving collar (J, G), the opening between the ends of the device and the width of the U-shaped receiving collar is sufficient to accommodate a structure (P, figure 2), such as a pile foundation, such that said U-shaped receiving collar is sealable against said structure with a collar sealing element (B) closing the U of said collar in the plane of the collar. The opening between the ends of the device is closable with a closure (CL, figure 2), the device also comprises a U-shaped structure replicating the opening formed by said U-shaped receiving collar, at a distance from said U-shaped receiving collar to secure the element relative to the structure.
Patent GB-2504303-A (GB)
Title: Earphones and customized earplugs
Inventor: BATESON TOBIAS MURRAY
IPC: A61F11/08
Filed: 2012-07-24
Abstract: A system or kit for customized fitment to the ear of an earpiece for earphones comprises: a pre-formed thermoplastic inner earpiece 1 that is hollow, open at each end and adapted to be inserted into the ear and moulded in the ear of a user ; and a scaffold / adaptor 2 which is formed in a shape at one end to receive the earphone and that is ensheathed by the thermoplastic inner earpiece in use. The inner earpiece is suitably substantially frusto-conical in shape and preferably off-set. A special obturator tool or handle 3 is provided to facilitate the custom fitting process. The inner earpiece is formed of the low melting point thermoplastic polycaprolactone and so it can be moulded when heated in hot water. The combination of inner earpiece and adaptor will float in water, perhaps with the aid of a float ring (4, fig 6).
Patent GB-2496969-A (GB)
Title: Retinal pigment epithelial cells
Inventor: GAY ROGER
IPC: A61K35/30
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: A composition comprising cryopreserved retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells having either an average maturity level at the time of freezing such that of the RPE cells that are recovered, at least 85% that were viable remain viable or wherein the average melanin content of the cryopreserved cells is less than 8pg/cell. Also claimed are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treatment of retinal degradation comprising RPE cells having an average melanin content of less than 8pg/cell and methods of producing RPE cells by culturing pluripotent stem cells (embryonic stem cells) to form embryoid bodies or a multilayer population and isolating pigmented cells comprising brown pigment dispersed in their cytoplasm
Patent GB-2495435-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for cloud-based media adaption and transcoding service
Inventor: KHASNABISH BHUMIP
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2011-06-29
Abstract: A system for establishing a communication session between an originating device and a terminating device using at least one media adaptation and transcoding service (MATS) host comprises at least one computing device which searches a domain associated with the at least one originating and terminating device, for the at least one MATS host. The at least one MATS host comprises a resource configured to establish a communication session between the originating device and the terminating device. If at least one MATS host is available in the domain, the at least one computing device establishes the communication session between the originating device and the terminating device by using the resource of the at least one MATS host. The used resource is monitored during the established communication session.
Patent GB-2511365-A (GB)
Title: Self centring halving machine
Inventor: HOLT PAUL LINDSAY
IPC: B26D3/26
Filed: 2013-03-02
Abstract: A self-centering halving machine receives produce on a toothed food quality main conveyor belt 16 supported by a platform 7, the produce being transported towards cutters 10. A second conveyor belt 2 is located centrally above the main belt and is driven at the same speed by an array of drive chain or timing belts 17, the minimum height being adjusted by screw adjuster 5. The second conveyor belt is connected to the platform by rod 15 and adjustment mechanism 1. The second conveyor 2 receives the produce and stabilises it, mechanically measuring it and, through rod 15 and adjustment mechanism 1 raises or lowers the main conveyor belt by means of platform 7 and presents the produce to the cutters so that it is accurately cut in half. The cutters are driven together by drive 18 at the same speed as the conveyor belts. Thus potatoes or other products are accurately halved regardless of size and shape.
Patent GB-2500481-A (GB)
Title: Ladder attachment apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR ALISTAIR
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2011-07-14
Abstract: An attachment apparatus is disclosed suitable for use with ladders comprising a wedging section enabling it to be wedged into a central bore of a rung of a ladder for attachment thereto. The attachment apparatus may have a wedging section formed from a resilient material. It may further include elongate engaging section whose cross-sectional dimension is less than that of a largest dimension of a central bore of a rung of a ladder for attachment thereto. It allows a user of the such apparatus to safely suspend items such as paint pots or tools from a ladder for easy reach.
Patent GB-2501187-A (GB)
Title: Retrofit LED lamp
Inventor: DONEGAN PAUL
IPC: F21V21/096
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: A retrofit light emitting diode lamp comprises a casing 3 having a base 5, a front cover assembly 13, 15 releasably attached to the casing, an electronics unit 17, a power connector 19 for connection of the lamp to a light fitting, and a printed circuit board 21 having a plurality of LEDs 23 mounted thereon. The PCB 21 is mounted on a side wall 7 of the casing 3 and extends around the circumference of the side wall, with the LEDs circumferentially arranged in the casing perpendicular to and facing inwardly towards the central longitudinal axis of the casing. A reflector sheet insert 25 is mounted on the base 5. A pair of magnets 27, 29 are adjustably mounted on the casing 3 for engagement of a light fitting. The LED lamp is simple to manufacture, has improved luminance and does not have a tendency to become dislodged during use.
Patent GB-2513200-A (GB)
Title: Kinetic user interface
Inventor: KLEIN DAVID MOSHE
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2013-04-21
Abstract: A control system comprises a kinetic sensor 902 (such as motion sensing camera) and a display device 906 which displays a graphic user interface (GUI) wherein a menu comprising at least two options 908 located in different direction from the centre of the display is shown. When motion of a limb (e.g. an arm) of a user is detected, an option is selected [figs. 10A-E] based on the location of the option in the GUI and the direction of the detected motion. A cursor 910 might be moved based on the direction of the limbs sweep or gesture. The options might be represented by graphical symbols or icons, and be equally distributed on the display. A delay before the selected option is executed might be provided to allow the user to retract the motion. This system and its associated method might have some applicability to video games and physiotherapeutic rehabilitative exercise.
Patent GB-2513869-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium alloy products, and methods of making such alloy products
Inventor: PURNELL CHARLES GRANT CEDARS
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 2013-05-07
Abstract: A mixture of a hypereutectic Al-Si-Cu-Mg first powder, a near eutectic Al-Si second powder containing 9-13 % by weight silicon, and a third powder which is pure aluminium or a hypoeutectic aluminium alloy containing alloying constituents other than silicon and less than 9 wt% silicon, with a sintering aid comprising a fourth zinc-containing powder is pressed and sintered form a component. The relative weight proportions of the first and second powders lie in the range 35:65 65:35 and the third powder comprises up to 35 % by weight of the first, second and third powders. The first second and third powders are non-annealed atomized powders. The mixture can also comprise a solid lubricant such as graphite.
Patent GB-2516631-A (GB)
Title: A system of providing calibration information to a frequency attenuator means
Inventor: DIAS KAUSHALA DHEEMANTHA
IPC: H03L5/02
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: A method is disclosed for calibrating an attenuator (fig.2: 7) which may form part of a radar signal emitting device (RSED). The calibration results in linearisation of the control function of the attenuator (figs.4&5) and is achieved over a range of operating frequencies (figs.6&7). A control look-up table (fig.2:4) is used. To populate the table, only a few training points are used and a neural network is used to interpolate between these points. This reduces the time otherwise required to make many measurements. The values stored in the table are used to control the attenuator to achieve a demanded attenuation at a particular frequency. The method thus involves: measuring an actual attenuation value 11, and the frequency10, to provide a plurality of training points for a neural network, each point being indicative of an attenuation demand; using the network to interpolate a plurality of calibration points between the training points; storing training point values and interpolated calibration point values in a look-up table and communicating correction values from the table to the attenuator, thereby facilitating a linear control relationship.
Patent GB-2507881-A (GB)
Title: Storing data files in a file system which provides reference data files
Inventor: AKELBEIN JENS-PETER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-10-23
Abstract: Data files are stored in a file system (10), wherein the file system (10) provides a plurality of reference data files (12), wherein each reference data file (12) represents a group of similar data files (14). The method comprises the steps of (i) creating a new data file (14); (ii) associating the new data file (14) with one reference data file (12) thus defining an associated reference data file (12) of the plurality of reference data files (12); (iii) informing the file system (10) about the association of the new data file (14) with the associated reference data file (12); (iv) compressing the new data file (11) using the associated reference data file (12); (v) storing the compressed data file (16) together with the information about the association with the associated reference data file (12). The invention can be applied to storing genomics data or seismic exploration data.
Patent GB-2520696-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft electric braking system
Inventor: IORDANIDIS GEORGE
IPC: B64C25/44
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: An electrically actuated braking system 100 for an aircraft, comprising: an electro-mechanical brake actuator (EMAbrake) 151a-d, 152a-d, 153a-d & 154a-d proximate a wheel 161, 162, 163 & 164 of the aircraft, the EMAbrake including a motor; an electro-mechanical actuator controller (EMAC) including a motor controller for generating a drive signal for the EMAbrake; and a braking control unit (BCU) for generating a braking force command signal for the EMAC; wherein the braking control unit (BCU) and the EMAC are disposed together with the EMAbrake in a common line replaceable unit (LRU). The BCU may perform anti-skid control and may be an emergency braking control unit or a normal braking control unit, both BCUs may be disposed in the LRU or one may be disposed remotely therefrom.
Patent GB-2523602-A (GB)
Title: A system for room air dehumidification utilising ambient resources
Inventor: SCOTT PAUL
IPC: F24F12/00
Filed: 2014-03-01
Abstract: A method of dehumidifying air comprises recirculating air 5 from a room and passing it through an energy exchange device 4 such as an air to air heat exchanger or heat pipe to dehumidify the air before it is mixed with fresh air 2 and supplied back 9 to the room. The apparatus for the dehumidification process is part of an air handling unit. The exchange device does not include the heat pump type. The fresh air and room air are drawn into the unit via a fan 3. A bulkhead 11 separates the fresh and recirculated room air. The room air may also be drawn in by an exhaust fan 6 through air volume control dampers 22. The energy exchange device cools the room air below its dew point temperature wherein water vapour within the room air condenses and is collected in a tray 16 and drained away 17. Uses include swimming pools to save energy and costs by not using heat pump systems.
Patent GB-2525879-A (GB)
Title: Push-fit pipe couplings
Inventor: WRIGHT MICHAEL
IPC: F16L37/04
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: A push-fit pipe coupling assembly 1 comprises a demount tool 10 and a pipe coupling 20. Each demount tool 10 is in the form of a part ring having an internal thread 14 and a pressing portion 15. Each coupling 20 comprises a body 21 having an exterior thread 21a and a demount collar 30. In use, the thread 14 of demount tool 10 engages with the exterior thread 21a. As the demount tool 10 moves, an abutting shoulder 16 of the pressing portion 15 comes into contact with the engaging portion 31 of demount collar 30. This forces an angled contact surface 32 to press on grab ring 28, which can feature teeth 29, preventing the teeth 29 from engaging with a pipe inserted into the coupling 20, allowing the relative position of pipe 2 and coupling 20 to be adjusted. The coupling 20 can further comprise a protection ring (26, fig. 2) between a seal ring (25, fig. 2) and the grab ring, sitting upon an internal shoulder or groove.
Patent GB-2517302-A (GB)
Title: Wired ethernet adaptor for portable electronic devices
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES A
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: A cover (105) is provided for a portable electronic device (110) having a device antenna (115). The cover (105) includes a housing configured to accommodate the portable electronic device (110), as well as a cover antenna (120) located within the housing. The cover also includes a shield (125) surrounding the cover antenna (120), and configured to surround the device antenna (115) when the portable electronic device (110) is placed in the cover (105). In addition, the cover (105) includes wireless access point (WAP) electronics (130) in communication with the cover antenna (120), as well as a wired Ethernet connector (135) in communication with the WAP electronics (130). The cover (105) may also comprise a power source (145) coupled to the WAP electronics (130) and the cover antenna (120). It may also comprise a screen cover (140). The shield (125) may extend to surround the portable electronic device (110) within the cover (105) (fig. 1B). The cover (105) provides for wired communication with a portable electronic device (110) in circumstances where it may not be desirable to communicate wirelessly, e.g. for increased security.
Patent GB-2529423-A (GB)
Title: Supa bowl highchair has a bowl shaped tray incorporating removable and microwavable compartments for exploratory feeding and play
Inventor: OLDHAM STEPHENIE
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: A childs high chair having a large tray/bowl C situated at its front having a plurality of smaller bowl inserts A to be used for exploring food and create a self contained feeding area. The larger outside bowl and the smaller inner bowls will preferably have lids. The larger lid will enable the larger bowl to revert to a tray combination F.
Patent GB-2517329-A (GB)
Title: Method and device to acquire seismic data
Inventor: SOUBARAS ROBERT
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: A seismic streamer 52 comprises: a body; plural detectors 54 along the body; and plural birds 60 provided along the body to allow the streamer to float at a predetermined depth in a body of water such that a first portion of the body has a non-linear variable-depth profile while being towed underwater and the profile is a parameterised curve which may be a parabola or a hyperbola. A second portion of the streamer may have a flat profile with birds and detectors, which may include hydrophones, and be connected to the first portion. The non-linear variable-depth profile may stay substantially the same during towing. The second portion may be substantially parallel to the surface of the water. The streamer may not be anchored to a subsurface.
Patent GB-2518324-A (GB)
Title: Engine-control computer and method for detecting failures of such a computer
Inventor: SANCHIS GHISLAIN
IPC: G01R31/50
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an engine-control computer including switches in which the voltage-switching outputs are capable of controlling certain actuators and a device for detecting failures that are internal or external to the computer, including: a circuit (20) for acquiring the current that flows through such a switch (10); a circuit (21) for acquiring the input voltage of said switch; a circuit (22) for acquiring the output voltage of said switch; an electrical control circuit (23) in which the three inputs are respectively connected to the outputs of each one of said three circuits, which tests the current and voltage levels, outputting an invalid status if the current is lower than a predetermined limit current and if the voltage is lower than a predetermined threshold voltage, enables a failure external to the computer to be detected. The invention also relates to a method for detecting failures of such a computer.
Patent GB-2534553-A (GB)
Title: Central heating system control units and methods of controlling a central heating system
Inventor: KIM SUYEON
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a control unit 12 for controlling a central heating system for heating a building. The central heating system includes a heat pump 10 that supplies hot water to radiators 11 for space heating. The control unit 12 stores a plurality of different time-varying setpoint temperature profiles. Each of the time-varying setpoint temperature profiles has an early morning section with a first average setpoint temperature, an evening section with a second average setpoint temperature that is higher than the first average setpoint temperature, and a daytime section that transitions between the early morning and evening sections. A user interface 18 is provided through which the user can select one of the time-varying setpoint temperature profiles as a baseline time-varying setpoint temperature profile. The control unit 12 is further adapted to use the baseline time-varying setpoint temperature profile to control the operation of the central heating system.
Patent GB-2536051-A (GB)
Title: Heatsink
Inventor: Warren Elliott Thornton
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2015-03-06
Abstract: A heat sink 18 for power electronic applications comprises a first plate member 38, an opposing second member 40 and side walls 44 defining a fluid space 20. A fluid inlet and a fluid outlet allow fluid to be passed through the fluid space. Internal fluid passageways within the fluid space allow fluid to circulate through or around a plurality of pins, fins or projections 42 that extend from, and that are attached to, or are integral with, the first plate member. The first plate member has a thickness in at least 50% of the areas between the pins, fins or projections, not exceeding 1mm and no less than 0.2 mm. The first plate is thin, which allows a quick transfer of heat from the power electronic device 12. The structural rigidity of the device is maintained by the projections 42 and the second plate 40. A method of manufacturing the heatsink comprises attaching at least 50% of the pins, fins or projections to both the first plate member and the opposing second member. A method of cooling power electronics, a battery or an IGBT arrangement comprises mounting the respective arrangement on the heatsink and passing fluid through the heatsink.
Patent GB-2530156-A (GB)
Title: Method of removing weld flash
Inventor: SWEETING PAUL PHILIP
IPC: B26D1/20
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of trimming weld flash 4 from a weld joint formed (e.g. by linear friction welding) between a first component and a second component, where the first component may be an aerofoil blade (2, figure 1) and the second component may be an annular support (1, figure 1). The method comprises providing a rotary shear tool 5 having a rotary blade 6 and a second blade 8. The second blade may be a fixed blade. The rotary shear tool may further comprise a mounting portion for mounting the tool on a robotic arm and a power source for powering the rotary blade.
Patent GB-2525784-A (GB)
Title: Inline graphic scoper integrated with search navigator
Inventor: MOLANDER MARK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A method for searching data on a computer system is provided. The method includes the displaying of a plurality of navigation nodes in a graphical navigation string on a display. The navigation nodes comprise a navigation hierarchy, having a first level and a second level. The method further includes the displaying of a finder field on the display adjacent to the plurality of navigation nodes in the graphical navigation string for searching the first level of the navigation hierarchy. It also includes the displaying of a navigation scope bar for searching the second level of the navigation hierarchy. Additionally, it includes a processor that determines a refined search criteria based on a movement of the navigation scope bar with respect to a navigation node within the plurality of navigation nodes in the graphical navigation string. The method further includes the sending of the refined search criteria to a search engine.