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Patent GB-2531548-A (GB)
Title: Insulating structures
Inventor: RICHARD SWAINGER
IPC: E06B3/67
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: The structure comprises first 1 and second 2 external surfaces located on its opposite sides. In use the structure is subject to a temperature differential along an axis 125 between the first and second surfaces. The structure also comprises: at least one membrane 6 sheet located within the structure between the first and second surfaces. The membrane 6 divides the interior of the structure into several cavity layers 7, wherein the plane of the membrane sheet is disposed orthogonally to the axis such that the cavity layers formed act to inhibit convective thermal transfer along the axis. The membranes may be semi permeable and have gas located between them and the external surfaces. Also claimed is a glazing unit having two panes of glass and an optically transparent membrane, thinner than the panes, located in between the panes. Also claimed is a method of providing thermal insulation for a hollow structure. Also claimed is a modular unit where the membrane sheets are flexible and can be rolled into a compact configuration.
Patent GB-2523219-A (GB)
Title: A method of stopping and starting an engine
Inventor: PETRIDIS THEMI PHILEMON
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: A method of stopping an engine (10 Fig 1) of a motor vehicle (5 Fig 1) having a manual transmission (11 Fig 1) driveably connected to the engine (10) via a clutch (8 Fig 1) is provided. The engagement state of the clutch (8) is controlled by a clutch pedal (18 Fig 1). An electronic controller (15 Fig 1) is operable to restart the engine (10) whenever a neutral state of the transmission (11) is deselected after the clutch pedal (18) position is sensed to be depressed (D Fig 2). Optionally the electronic controller (15) energises a belt integrated starter-generator to restart the engine (10). An objective of stop start control is to maximise engine off time. The invention seeks to prevent premature engine starting.
Patent GB-2532215-A (GB)
Title: Gate boost
Inventor: ROBERT JOHN LEEDHAM
IPC: H03K17/082
Filed: 2014-11-11
Abstract: The conduction losses in an IGBT U2 may be reduced by using a boosted gate voltage, but the short-circuit withstand time of the IGBT is undefined at such high gate voltages. The gate voltage is therefore quickly reduced to an unboosted level when a short-circuit circuit is detected, and the IGBT is then safely switched off at a time when the collector current has stabilised, for example after a predetermined delay. A short circuit may be detected by monitoring the collector voltage or by sensing the voltage across the emitter lead inductance Le, which voltage is proportional to di/dt.  The technique may be applied also to MOSFETs and JFETs.
Patent GB-2533331-A (GB)
Title: Mixing device for an exhaust gas system
Inventor: Kevin Sisken
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2014-12-16
Abstract: A mixing device for an exhaust gas system for a combustion engine of a vehicle, the device comprises a mixing chamber 14 with an opening 18 for an outlet of a reducing agent dosage device, an outlet pipe 20 through which the exhaust gas and the reducing agent can leave the mixing chamber, and a baffle element 30 upstream of the opening and arranged at a wall 16 of the mixing chamber wherein the baffle element comprises a first edge 40 and a second edge 42 opposite the first edge such that during operation of the mixing device the exhaust gas can flow past the first edge and past the second edge. Ideally, the baffle or turbulence inducing element comprises at least one aperture. The device may comprise a second baffle (44;fig 7). The reducing agent may be urea.
Patent GB-2534134-A (GB)
Title: Improved grease dispenser
Inventor: STEPHEN STUART JONES
IPC: F16N37/00
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: A fluid dispenser has a frame 2, 3, 4 the frame providing a space for a container. The frame mounts an actuator 9, the actuator having a plate 15 attached to it. The plate moves back and forth along the frame, and a collar 30 is mounted in the frame between the plate and the frame and is attached to the frame by a mounting, such as a spring-loaded bolt (34 Fig 4) that allows the collar to move back and forth along the frame, and the collar may also include a peripheral lip (35 Fig 4). A fluid pump 40 attaches to the frame and has an inlet tube 42 passing through a hole in the plate, which may be sealed by an O-ring within a seal seat (18a Fig 1). The plate may further include a peripheral seal (20 Fig 5) such as an O-ring. The mounting bolts may be elongate and fixed to the collar (5c Fig 4), and the bolt springs (5e Fig 4) may urge the collar towards the plate, the mounting limiting movement of the collar.
Patent GB-2532524-A (GB)
Title: Ranging method, ranging device, location device and location method
Inventor: DANIEL MASTIO
IPC: G01S11/08
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A ranging method comprises the steps of: obtaining a one- or two- way trip time of a received wireless signal (e.g radar or mobile phone signal) from an object; calculating a statistical value (e.g. standard deviation (SD) based on power spectral density of noise, bandwidth of an IF amplifier, and signal duration) of a rise time of the received wireless signal; when the statistical value of the rising time of the received wireless signal is smaller than a threshold, correcting the trip time according to the statistical value (FIG. 7A, S703) and hence calculating the distance; and when the statistical value exceeds the threshold, adjusting a parameter accordingly and trying again. This overcomes inaccuracies arising from noise which may be regarded as white Gaussian noise.
Patent GB-2536944-A (GB)
Title: Boot insert
Inventor: NIGEL KEMAL PEKENC
IPC: A43B5/04
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: An insert 1 may be used in a ski boot 4. The insert is located between a sock 2 and the inner surface of the boot 4. The insert comprises a deformable panel having smooth surfaces. The insert may wrap around the lower part of a users leg and may have interdigitable connection means [Fig 2, 1]. The device may have a deformable panel made from plastic or composite materials between 0.1 and 4.00mm thick. The panel may be formed by heating it and molding it to the shape of a users leg. The device may comprise an assembly of the boot insert, a sock and a ski boot. The device is intended to reduce the friction placed upon the skin of a users leg when wearing a ski boot. The insert may have holes therein to promote drainage or wicking of moisture.
Patent GB-2520662-A (GB)
Title: Financial transactions with a varying pin
Inventor: BELAMANT SERGE CHRISTIAN PIERRE
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: A financial transaction facilitating device for facilitating a financial transaction at an ATM, point of sale station, via the Internet or to login to a financial account generates a PIN in response to a correct biometric identifier being supplied. The device has a data storage unit, an input device operable by a transactor for inputting a request for a PIN, a biometric identifier input device for inputting a biometric identifier of the transactor, a verifying unit for verifying a biometric identifier provided, in use, by the transactor, a PIN generator for generating a PIN if the inputted biometric identifier is verified, and an output device for supplying the PIN to the transactor. The biometric identifier may be a sound signal, a visual signal, or a fingerprint. Correspondingly, a financial transaction processing facility of an issuer of credit or debit cards has a receiving unit for receiving a transaction request from a transactor to whom a credit or debit card has been issued, together with a PIN, a verifying unit for verifying the PIN, and a transaction approving unit for approving the transaction if the received PIN is verified. The received PIN may be verified using a check PIN generator for generating a check PIN and a comparator for comparing the check PIN and the received PIN.
Patent GB-2539261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dosimetry Techniques for Radiotherapy
Inventor: ABDUL SYEED
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: The invention provides radiotherapy apparatus comprising a source or therapeutic radiation, a detector and a controller. The controller is adapted to receive dose delivery instructions and patient data including patient geometry, and calculates an estimated dose distribution prior to any treatment; it receives the output of the detector, and is adapted to combine this with the patient data to calculate an estimated actual dose distribution; and then compares the predicted dose distribution to the actual dose distribution. The apparatus may issue an alert if the difference between the predicted and actual dose distributions exceeds a predetermined threshold value, or may cause treatment to cease. The predicted dose distribution may be carried out prior to treatment. The analysis may involve back-projection of stored radiation fluence. The patient data may be derived from a CT or MRI scan. The detector may be a portal imager or EPID.
Patent GB-2523950-A (GB)
Title: Radio transmitter, radio receiver, radio transmission method, and radio reception method
Inventor: FUNADA RYUHEI
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: In order to enable out-of-band radiation to be restrained within a prescribed range of a spectral mask without causing transmission signal power, etc., to decline even when radio communication is performed in a white space by using OFDM, etc., the present invention is characterized in being provided with an RF circuit characteristic analysis unit, a multipath delay detection unit, a digital filter setting unit, and a transmission power setting unit, and further being provided with a windowing function/windowing length selection unit for selecting a windowing function and a windowing length, a guard interval length selection unit for selecting a guard interval length, and a transmission power selection unit for selecting transmission power, the selections being made on the basis of the result of analysis by the RF circuit characteristic analysis unit, the result of detection by the multipath delay detection unit, and settings made by the digital filter setting unit and the transmission power setting unit.
Patent GB-2541905-A (GB)
Title: Harnesses
Inventor: CHRIS COWELL
IPC: A63B27/00
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A harness, intended for use by a person at height, comprises a plurality of flexible harness elements (12, Fig 1), each of which, in use, encircles part of a user's body, a connection piece (20, Fig 1) being provided on some or all of the harness elements. A bridge 14 (for example a rope or wire) extends between the respective connection piece of two or more harness elements and across a part of a user's body. Connection means, having a load-spreading coupling means 30, are connected to the bridge to convey at least part of a user's weight from the harness to a support element. The coupling means at least partially surrounds and can move along the bridge and is capable of loading the bridge at spaced-apart locations. The coupling means may be made up of a pair of loading components (60, 70, Fig 10) which can be moved relative to each other (for example through a pivotal connection 62, Fig 10 ) in order to adjust the spacing between them and therefore the extent to which a load is spaced across the bridge.
Patent GB-2534003-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for de-icing an air inlet lip of an aircraft propulsion assembly
Inventor: NURIA LLAMAS CASTRO
IPC: F02C7/14
Filed: 2015-10-27
Abstract: A propulsion assembly 10, comprising a turbine engine surrounded by a nacelle comprising an annular air inlet lip 30, a circuit for lubricating elements of the turbine engine and a circuit for de-icing the air inlet lip. The de-icing circuit comprises a heat exchanger 46 including a first heat exchange module (46a, figure 6) comprising a primary circuit of oil supplied by the lubrication oil circuit and a secondary (closed) circuit of a heat transfer fluid for supplying at least one de-icing channel 48 extending into said air inlet lip. The heat exchanger 46 further includes a second heat exchange module (46b) of the surface type having an outer surface (84) swept by a cooling air flow (85). The outer surface may comprise projecting fins (92). The air inlet lip may comprise a single de-icing channel of relatively small thickness (figure 3a), or a plurality of independent channels (figure 3b), or may define an annular shape divided into sectors (figure 4). The inlet lip may be detachable from the nacelle (figure 3c).
Patent GB-2544318-A (GB)
Title: Router and message handler using target group selectors to target nodes in routing control messages
Inventor: RICHARD BAILEY
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2015-11-12
Abstract: In a network for controlling at least one node of a plurality of nodes is provided a message handler (5) comprising a first interface for receiving messages broadcast from one or more broadcast nodes (4a-4e) which may use different protocols, the messages comprising instructions for controlling a group of nodes of the plurality of nodes and at least one target group parameter indicating at least one out of location, owner and types of nodes in the group to which the instructions apply; a second interface for interfacing with at least one of the plurality of nodes; a memory for storing information about the, or each, of the nodes; and a processor configured to compare the target group parameter in the messages with the information in memory to determine if the instructions apply to one or more of the nodes and, in response to a determination that the instructions apply, cause the one or more nodes to be controlled according to the instructions.
Patent GB-2544758-A (GB)
Title: Fuel emission reduction by enhance combustion using ionisation
Inventor: BABACK ASADY
IPC: F01N3/00
Filed: 2015-11-25
Abstract: Fuel 1 and air 2 are combusted in a chamber 5, samples of the exhaust gas pass through a filter 10 to an ionising chamber 14. The different gases are subjected to varying voltages by an ionising device 13 and the resultant current 15 is measured. The ionising voltages and currents are used by a microprocessor or ECU 9 to control the air / fuel ratio or mixture strength supplied to the engine to minimise the production of harmful gases. In addition, chemical substances which may be oxygen or hydrogen may be added from a reservoir 16 to the ionisation chamber in response to signals from the ECU. The additives may react with the carbon atoms in the ionisation chamber to reduce or convert the harmful gases into harmless compounds. The contents of the ionisation chamber exits through 12 to the main exhaust outlet 8.
Patent GB-2545249-A (GB)
Title: A flexible film isolator system
Inventor: MARTYN RYDER
IPC: B25J21/02
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: A flexible film isolator system 10, comprising: a chamber 15 having a flexible floor 50, a ceiling 30 and at least one wall 20. The system further comprises a floor support 60 located outside of the chamber for supporting the flexible floor of the chamber. The floor support comprises: an array of holes on its upper surface 80 for contact with the flexible floor, and means to create reduced atmospheric pressure in the holes so as to hold the flexible floor against the floor support in substantially close contact therebetween. The system may further comprise means for controlling atmospheric pressure within the chamber such as by use of a pump. The chamber may additionally be supported by at least one support 40 arranged within or outside the chamber.
Patent GB-2535874-A (GB)
Title: Method for monitoring a flow using distributed acoustic sensing
Inventor: ERIK N LEE
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: A method of monitoring acoustic energy using distributed acoustic sensing. The method involves supplying a fluid flow at different pressures and sensing fluid flow characteristics in at least one location at each pressure. The data may be processed to provide a fluid resistance value related to a particular fluid flow at each location, collectively forming a fluid resistance index (FRI). The method may include following the initial fluid flow with a process flow, which may then be followed by another fluid flow. The flow characteristics of the latter fluid flow may be measured and compared with the initial fluid flow, providing a measure of the success of the process flow. In application, this method may be used to enhance downhole operations, including acid stimulation treatments.
Patent GB-2535325-A (GB)
Title: Sealing unit and fluid engine
Inventor: Graham Stuart Lucking
IPC: F02B77/00
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: A valve stem sealing unit 65 for forming a seal round a valve stem (fig.3d, 41, 43) of a poppet valve (fig.1, 19, 21) in an engine having a body (fig.1, 5, 7, 13) and operated by a working fluid, the valve stem sealing unit 65 including: a housing 67 defining a through passage 79 running from end to end, and arranged to receive the valve stem; a first seal 85 arranged to seal between the valve stem and the housing to prevent egress of the working fluid from the housing; and a second seal 89 arranged to form a seal between the housing 69 and a body of the engine to prevent egress of the working fluid from the other end of the housing 69. Also claimed is a fluid engine comprising a fluid collecting system, comprising a cover forming a sealed space around a leakage point, means for condensing fluid leaking into the cover, and means for collecting the condensed fluid.
Patent GB-2547207-A (GB)
Title: An intake system
Inventor: GEOFF CHARLES CAPON
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: An intake system 6 for an engine 4 is provided, the system comprises: an intake duct 10 configured to carry inlet air to cylinders 26 of the engine; a chamber 102 provided to one side of the intake duct 10 and in fluid communication with the intake duct; a movable element 104 provided within the chamber 102; and an actuator 106 configured to vary the position of the movable element and thereby vary the respective volumes either side of the movable element 104 within the chamber102, and particularly to vary the volume of cavity portion 102b which lies within the chamber 102 and is in fluid connection with the intake duct 10 via a neck portion 102a. The intake system provides improved volumetric efficiency for the engine by controlling the frequency of the movement of the movable element of the intake system during operation of the engine with respect to engine speed and/or the opening of the engine inlets
Patent GB-2531986-A (GB)
Title: Simulated smoking device
Inventor: MARTIN SMITH
IPC: A24F40/485
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: A simulated smoking device for generating a vapour to be inhaled comprising a vaporiser (30) having a vapour outlet (120) and a mouthpiece (140) through which vapour from the vapour outlet is inhaled. A valve mechanism (300) is actuable to obstruct or allow vapour inhalation through the mouthpiece, while a latch (400) configured to lock the valve mechanism such that it obstructs vapour inhalation through the mouthpiece. The valve mechanism comprises a valve member (310) and a valve seat (320) that are relatively moveable between a first position in which vapour inhalation through the mouthpiece is obstructed and a second position in which vapour inhalation through the mouthpiece is allowed. The mouthpiece (140) is configured for inhalation of vapour substantially along a first axis (D), the valve member (310) and valve seat (320) being relatively moveable along that first axis, the mouthpiece being configured for movement relative to the vaporiser along the first axis so as to move the valve member relative to the valve seat.
Patent GB-2539316-A (GB)
Title: Improved drum pedal
Inventor: KEVIN MACKIE
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A drum pedal apparatus 10 having a beater 17 which rotates in a generally horizontal plane. The pedal apparatus comprises a frame having a horizontal member 11 and a vertical member 12, a heel plate 14 pivotally connected to a foot board 15, a beater 17 on a beater mounting 16, and a drive assembly linking the pedal and the beater. The beater mechanism can be adjusted, so that the beater may rotate in either a clockwise direction or an anti-clockwise direction in response to depression of the foot pedal. The link between the rotating cam 20 and the beater mechanism is preferably a rigid rod 21a, 21b. Preferably the horizontal and vertical members of the frame and the link rod 21a, 21b, are telescopically adjustable. There may be means to prevent slippage of the pedal apparatus such as carpet spikes, or a hook and loop fastener. The pedal apparatus is particularly intended for use with a Cajon drum.
Patent GB-2536593-A (GB)
Title: Interactive processing method and system of rail transportation vehicle debugging task information
Inventor: CHENYANG BING
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: An interactive processing method and system of rail transportation vehicle debugging task information, the method comprising: a server (11) controls a debugging process according to a debugging template; a debugging terminal (12) acquires debugging result data of different debugging stages according to debugging process indication information transmitted by the server (11) (the debugging result data can be input by a debugging person, or can be automatically obtained by the debugging terminal (12)), and transmits the debugging result data to the server (11) so as to process the debugging result data at a server (11) side to obtain a determination result of the debugging result data; the server (11) transmits the determination result to the debugging terminal (12), and the debugging terminal (12) writes the determination result into a corresponding area of the debugging template obtained by the debugging terminal (12). Thus, the rail transportation vehicle debugging process is made electronic without requiring a debugging person to record by hand using a large amount of paper, thus reducing the workload of the debugging person and increasing a debugging efficiency.
Patent GB-2553126-A (GB)
Title: Fastener assembly
Inventor: PAUL MARKS
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2016-08-24
Abstract: A fastener assembly (20) for a prefabricated service module comprises a first arm (21) having a flange (211) at a first end (221); a second arm (22) having a flange (221) at a first end (222) thereof; and a retainer mechanism (23). The second arm (22) is arranged parallel and opposite to the first arm (21) and the flanges (211, 221) of the first and second arms (21, 22) are arranged opposite from one another and extend in a direction away from each other. The first end (212) of the first arm (21) is moveable between a first position wherein said first end (212) is spaced apart from the first end (222) of the second arm (22) at a first distance, and a second position wherein said first end (212) is spaced apart from the first end (222) of the second arm (21) at a second distance, the first distance being greater than the second distance. The retainer mechanism (23) is configured to releasably hold the first end (212) of the first arm (21) in the second position.
Patent GB-2546353-A (GB)
Title: Radio control transmissions
Inventor: Per Henrik Borgstrom
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2016-09-19
Abstract: An object 180, such as an unmanned aerial, terrestrial or marine vehicle (UAV, UTV, UMV) or drone, is detected by one or more wireless signal detection units 110A, 110B, 110F communicating using radio control (RC) communications protocol and traveling to a designated zone 102. One or more frequencies of the radio frequency (RF) signals are scanned and analyzed to identify one or both of time and frequency information of the RF signals to characterize the detected object 180. The analyzing may include determining a timing and order of a frequency hopping scheme of the RC communications protocol to produce an RC signature of the object 180. Then, the produced RC signature may be compared to known RC protocols to determine the RC communications protocol of the detected object 180. The detected object 180 is then engaged either as an authorized or unauthorized object in the monitored zone 102.