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Patent GB-2481129-A (GB)
Title: Surface cooler having three sequential fin sections
Inventor: SCOTT DAVID RUSSELL
IPC: B21D53/02
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: A surface cooler (heat exchanger) 10 comprises a layer (plate) 20 through which a first fluid (oil) flows, a separating plate 25 in heat transfer with the first fluid and fins 28 extending into a second fluid (air) flow pathway and in heat transfer with the plate. The fins have a varied configuration in two or more sequential sections 30, 40, 50 substantially in the flow pathway along which the second fluid flows. The sections may comprise of a straight leading 30, straight rear 50 and an intermediate 40 section. The fins at the leading section may comprise a sloped leading end (31, fig 2) with a flat rearward portion (32) to withstand impact from objects. The fins at the rear section may comprise a sloped rear end (51) with a flat forward portion (52) to create a smooth flow to minimise wake formation. Fins in the intermediate section may comprise of thermally efficient ellipse, tear drop, aerofoil, wavy or herringbone shapes. Fins in the leading section may be thicker than fins in the rear section. A method of forming a surface cooler is claimed. The cooler may be installed in a wall of an aero engine turbofan bypass duct.
Patent GB-2483989-A (GB)
Title: Updating, backing up or restoring access control system using an external storage unit
Inventor: DZIADOSZ JOHN A
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: A method comprises providing a coupling a storage unit 12 to an access control panel (door control panel) 16-1 which controls the access to regions via lockable doors D1  ¦Dn. The coupling allows, via interface 14a, the transferring of a set of executable instructions or data to the control panel. Then a function 108 is carried out, the function being one of door control instruction updating; database updating; database restoring; report generation; executing diagnostics or capturing diagnostic information. The instructions/data may be generated via an external computer [30, fig. 2] and pre-stored on the storage unit. The storage unit may be USB-type thumb drive. Alternatively, the coupling may be via a computer network. The control panel may have a processor capable of processing the instructions or data. Data may be backed up from the access control panel to the storage unit via interface 14b. The control panel may be one of network of control panels 16-2  ¦16-m.
Patent GB-2497269-A (GB)
Title: Keyhole draught excluder with plurality of flexible fingers
Inventor: DANIELS LIONEL KEITH
IPC: E05B17/14
Filed: 2011-09-21
Abstract: A keyhole draught (draft) excluder comprising a frame 2 having an aperture for mounting to a door to surround a keyhole; flexible fingers extending from the frame to cover the keyhole to provide a seal against draughts. Preferably the frame comprising a rectangle having a pair of opposing strips of flexible bristles 5A, 5B. Mounting flanges 3, 4 secure to the surface of the door.
Patent GB-2486320-A (GB)
Title: HEV control which dissipates excessive energy by increasing work done by an engine
Inventor: NICHOLLS STEPHEN
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2011-12-02
Abstract: A series type hybrid electric vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine 110, a first motor-generator 115, a second traction motor-generator 130, a battery 120 and a controller 150. The second traction motor-generator 130 is coupled, via driveshaft 132 and differential 105, to wheels 107, 109 and may be operated as a generator to perform regenerative braking. The controller 150 monitors a state of change of battery 120 and if it exceeds a prescribed threshold when regenerative braking is occurring the controller 150 terminates a supply of fuel to the engine 110 and controls the first motor-generator 115 to drive a crankshaft of the engine 110, thereby dissipating energy from the battery 120. Controller 150 simultaneously closes throttle valve 117, thereby restricting an amount of fluid pumped by the engine so that an amount of work done by the motor-generator 115 is increased. There is an independent claim to a method of operating the vehicle.
Patent GB-2499654-A (GB)
Title: Pushchair with heated seat and dynamo
Inventor: ADOMAITIENE ASTA
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2012-02-24
Abstract: A pushchair 1 includes a baby carrier 10 having an electrically heatable seat portion 25. Electricity to power the heatable seat is drawn from a power generation means and a heating control 35 is located on the handlebar 5. The power generation means may be a rechargeable battery or a dynamo coupled to a wheel 15 of the pushchair.
Patent GB-2498009-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous noise removal for speech recognition systems
Inventor: SONG JIANMING
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: A system and method of creating a continuous sound signal from a plurality of input signals and removing noise from one of the input signals, using a continuously calculated smoothing spectrum estimate, substantially synchronously and in time alignment. Noise suppression may be done using a gain function, noise subtraction approach, or a Wiener filter. The smoothing spectrum estimate may calculate a difference in spectral deviation between a long term noise estimate and a short term noise estimate. A plurality of microphones, such as primary and secondary microphones, may be used as the input and disposed in a mobile phone, hands-free car kit, or a hearing aid. A speech component from the secondary microphone may be cancelled using the first signal as a reference to leave a continuous noise signal. Existing voice activity detection (VAD) systems have difficulties in separating speech from non-stationary noise, but this method provides real time in-vehicle noise suppression resulting in clear speech without any time delays.
Patent GB-2501736-A (GB)
Title: Infant bed frame assembly
Inventor: PATERSON KATHARINE
IPC: A47D7/02
Filed: 2012-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a child bed assembly 1 comprising an infant bed frame assembly 10; an inlay 40 for an infant bed; and a toddler bed frame 80. The infant bed frame assembly comprises an upper frame section 12, a base frame portion 14 and at least one connecting member 16 connecting said base frame portion to said upper frame section. The upper frame section comprises a first sidebar 18, a second sidebar 20 spaced apart from the first sidebar, and a first crossbar 22 coupled to the first and second sidebars proximate a first end of each of said first and second sidebars. The upper frame section is pivotally coupled to the at least one connecting member such that the first crossbar is movable between a first position wherein the first crossbar is at a first distance from the base frame portion and a second position wherein the first crossbar is at a second distance from the base frame portion.
Patent GB-2504129-A (GB)
Title: Mobile money transfer
Inventor: CORNFORTH PETER
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: Method and system method for transferring funds in a mobile telephone based money transfer system comprising receiving a request for an amount of electronic funds, and debiting the amount of funds from the mobile telephone based money transfer system account, wherein the account is allowed to go or remain overdrawn following the debit. This is to avoid problems caused by management cost or time delays when the account has problems with liquidity (high or low balance). An agent 20 may hold an account within the system and the account may have a balance of electronic funds, which could be provided to the customer 30. A computer program for performing the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2498419-A (GB)
Title: Wireless control plane handling in a split plane deployment
Inventor: STANISLAUS WILLIAM
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for providing wireless control plane failover handling in a split-plane deployment is presented. A first AP in a split-plane deployment detects failure of a Wireless Control Plane (WCP) device. The First AP hides an SSW in beacons broadcast by the first AP, The first AP stores information for existing Mobile Units CMUs) that dissociate after the detection of the failure of the WCP device. The first AP will respond to probes from existing MUs and also respond to probes from MUs that have their information stored in the AP, such that the first AP appears hidden from new MUs while being exposed to existing MUs.
Patent GB-2501784-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometers comprising accelerator devices
Inventor: BROWN JEFFERY MARK
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: Methods of mass spectrometry are disclosed comprising providing a flight region along which a potential profile is maintained such that ions travel therethrough towards, for example, a detector or fragmentation device. The potential of a first length L3 of the flight region is then changed from a first potential V3 to a second potential V6 whilst at least some ions are travelling therein. The changed potential provides a first potential difference X through which the ions are accelerated when they exit the length L3 of the flight region. This increases the kinetic energy of the ions prior to them reaching the detector or fragmentation cell. The potentials of the first and further lengths of the flight region, and said potential differences created at the exits thereof, may be changed through the application of RF (see Figs 3 & 4) and/or DC voltages to electrodes forming the flight region.
Patent GB-2508654-A (GB)
Title: Acetabular cup with polygonal engagement
Inventor: MAYON PAUL
IPC: A61F2/34
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: An acetabular cup 10 comprises an outer shell 12, an inner liner 14 receivable by the outer shell 12, and a two-part polygonal engagement element 16 at an interface between the outer shell 12 and the inner liner 14. The two-part polygonal engagement element 16 includes a Reuleaux polygon. The two-part engagement may be a protrusion 48 and recess 50 arrangement. An acetabular cup system utilising the said two-part acetabular cup 10, a second inner liner formed of a different material to the first inner liner 14, and a two-part taper engagement element at an interface between the outer shell 12 and the second inner liner. A method of inhibiting rotational disassociation of an inner liner 14 of an acetabular cup 10 when engaged with an outer shell 12 by means of a polygonal engagement 16.
Patent GB-2511480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in damper assemblies
Inventor: SVARA VALTER
IPC: E05F3/04
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A damper assembly for a hinge comprises a damping device 10 with a piston arranged to be movable within a cylinder 15 containing damping fluid, a retainer 11, 12 for mounting the device and a mechanism 18, 19 for converting rotational movement of the hinge into relative movement of the piston and the cylinder. The piston may be mounted on a piston rod 14 that has a free end extending out of the cylinder. The movement converting mechanism may be arranged to act on the cylinder at a position substantially outside the range of movement of the piston on its working stroke. The movement converting mechanism may include a camming surface on the cylinder. The damper may further comprise a resiliently deformable element 20 interposed in the line of the force transmitted to the damping device, and may form part of the movement converting mechanism.
Patent GB-2509154-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, method and computer program for best cell detection in a wireless communication system
Inventor: JUNCKER CARSTEN
IPC: H04W36/20
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A user equipment with an enhanced GSM receiver camped on a serving cell determines if another neighbour cell broadcasting on the same broadcast control channel (BCCH) frequency is better. The UE periodically measures a received signal strength indication of the BCCH received from the current serving cell to detect a presence of co-channel BCCH interference (310). In response to determining the presence of the co-channel interference, a synchronisation channel re-read based upon one or more co-channel interference criteria is initiated (320). The synchronisation channel re-read is adapted to determine if one or more neighbouring cells that are broadcasting on the same frequency as the BCCH frequency of the current serving cell would be better than the current serving cell (330). The method is for use by UEs (e.g. those with DARP phase I or II or TIGHTER compliant GSM receivers) which tolerate extreme interference levels and will not normally disconnect service because of strong co-channel interference which would otherwise have forced the UE to start searching for a better cell.
Patent GB-2513402-A (GB)
Title: A fire detector/alarm
Inventor: AGGETT DALE ALEXANDER
IPC: G08B25/08
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: An IP enabled fire detector 1,2 is provided. The detector may be smoke, thermal or Carbon Monoxide based. The detector has a built in communication facility allowing it to communicate via a TCP/IP network connection to the internet. A web interface 5 may allow remote monitoring of the detector. The detector has the ability to send email messages as an alert. The detector may connect to the internet via a router, modem, or network switch 3. The connection may be wired or wireless.
Patent GB-2515820-A (GB)
Title: Piping stand
Inventor: JARVIE SCOTT
IPC: A21C15/00
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A piping stand for use with a piping bag comprises a base 12 and a body formed by a plurality of members 14a to 14f that are telescopically arranged inside one another, the members being moveable between a retracted condition and an extended condition so as to define an interior receiving volume. Each of the members may be secured together by a generally wedge-shaped protuberance on one member engaging in a recess in another member. A gap may be provided between the members for cleaning. The base may be formed from Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polypropylene (PP), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene (PE), Polystyrene (PS), Nylon, Polyamide, Acrylic or Polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Patent GB-2503161-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic cable
Inventor: HASHIMOTO YOSHIO
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2012-03-20
Abstract: A fiber optic cable comprises at least one elongated optical fiber situated in a fiber nest having a plurality of filaments collectively surrounding the optical fiber. The cable further includes a structural member at least partially surrounding the optical fiber but spaced apart from the optical fiber in a radial direction such that at least some of the filaments of the fiber nest are positioned between the optical fiber and the structural member. The foregoing elements are encased in an outer jacket.
Patent GB-2511227-A (GB)
Title: Composite cutter substrate to mitigate residual stress
Inventor: SHEN YUELIN
IPC: C22C26/00
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: A cutting element comprising a polycrystalline diamond layer 58, a reduced coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) substrate 53 comprising diamond particles disposed in a matrix material, wherein the diamond particles have a contiguity of 15% or less. Also independently claimed is a cutting element comprising a polycrystalline diamond layer, a reduced coefficient of thermal expansion substrate comprising matrix material, , at least one diamond filled region, and diamond particles embedded in the matrix material
Patent GB-2511671-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of fuels from carbohydrate via aldol condensation hy-droxymethylfurfural and levulinic acid or levulinic acid esters
Inventor: SECK KARL A
IPC: C07C1/20
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A method of making alkanes from lignocellulosic sources of C5 and C6 sugars. Suitable biomass feedstocks are converted into alkane-based fuels such as diesel and jet fuel blendstocks. Sugar monomers from the feedstocks are converted to chlormethylfurfural (CMF) with a levulinic acid (LA) byproduct. The CMF and LA are converted to ethyl levulinate (EL) and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which are then combined into longer chain molecules via aldol condensation reactions. The condensation products are partially or fully saturated by mild hydrotreating, followed by deoxygenation to form alkanes with boiling ranges suitable for use as liquid fuels.
Patent GB-2527580-A (GB)
Title: Installation of cable connections
Inventor: WARREN JOHN ANDREW
IPC: H01B11/22
Filed: 2014-06-26
Abstract: A plurality of telecommunications connections are installed in a distribution network by connecting a series of distribution points using a multicore cable comprising a plurality of cores having a common enclosure, some of the cores 63 carrying fibre tubes into which optical fibre may later be introduced, and other cores 64 carrying an electrical power supply. One or more cores may be diverted from a longer cable run to serve a local distribution point by rupturing a web 73 connecting the core to the rest of the cable 64, thus allowing the remaining cores to be uninterrupted at the point of divergence. An alternative embodiment intended for underground use provides for apertures 83 to be opened in a protective sheath 8 to expose the individual cores required to be diverted to a local distribution point.
Patent GB-2513042-A (GB)
Title: Improved control of pre-fetch traffic
Inventor: MEREDITH JASON
IPC: G06F12/0862
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A node in a memory hierarchy generates (508) an abort all response. A processor receives (216) the response and removes (510) data stored locally related to unfulfilled requests for data items previously sent (204) to the memory hierarchy. Other response actions include software or hardware operations. The response can be triggered by a request for a data item by a device, e.g. a time-critical or a pre-fetch request. A reset operation to memory can also trigger the abort all response as well as other status events of the accessed hierarchy such as power-off. For instance an L3 cache issues an abort all response upon detecting that access to main memory has been reset and therefore will not respond to outstanding requests. Where the data item is still needed (220), a request can be re-issued (222). In the case of a pre-fetch request, the re-issued request may be a non-pre-fetch request.
Patent GB-2521497-A (GB)
Title: Port spreading
Inventor: HOAYUN PAUL SIMON
IPC: H03K19/0175
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: A semiconductor die 20 having: a logic unit 21 having a plurality of inputs/outputs; a plurality of pads 23 whereby electrical connections can be made to the die; and a multiplexer 24 arranged between the inputs/outputs and the pads, the multiplexer being operable in a first mode in which it maps a first number of the inputs/outputs to a first number of the pads with a first mean spacing between those pads, and a second mode in which it maps a second number of the inputs/outputs to a first number of the pads with a second mean spacing between those pads, wherein the first number is larger than the second number and the first spacing is smaller than the second spacing. In the second mode for the majority of pairings of neighbouring pads that are mapped to inputs/outputs in that mode, the pads of that pairing can be separated by at least one other pad that is not in use in that mode. The die can comprises one or more one-time-programmable elements 26 whose state determines whether the multiplexer operates in the first mode or the second mode. The multiplexer can also be operable in a third mode in which it maps a third number of the inputs/outputs to a first number of the pads with a third median spacing between those pads, the third number being between the first and second numbers and the third spacing being between the first and second spacings.
Patent GB-2523861-A (GB)
Title: Mounting arrangement
Inventor: CARSON SIMON DAVID
IPC: F16B5/07
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: A mounting arrangement comprised a planar member 12 and a component 14. The component 14 provides a location which can receive an end of the planar member 12 in a sliding fit. A spaced pair of first engagement formations 28 are provided on the component 14 on a first side of the location. A second engagement formation 32 is provided on the component 14 on an opposite side of the location between the first and second engagement formations 28. The first and second engagement formations 28, 32 are engageable with corresponding formations 34, 36 on the planar member 12 to retain the planar member 12 in the location. The arrangement is configured such that the planar member 12 can only be moved into the location with the first and second engagement formations 28, 32 engaging with the corresponding formations 34, 36 on the planar member 12 if the planar member 12 is flexed from its original profile.
Patent GB-2530521-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectral analysis of urine and other bodily fluids for the detection of cancer biomarkers
Inventor: ILES RAYMOND KRUSE
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: Mass spectral analysis of bodily fluids for cancer biomarker detection The invention relates to subjecting patient samples of bodily fluids preferably urine to direct mass spectrometry in order to detect cancer biomarkers. A particular marker of interest is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), the free subunits of which are frequently found in the urine of bladder cancer patients. Other potential markers of interest include Bence Jones protein and free kappa and lambda light chains. The spectral masses are compared with expected values in the range between 2,000 m/z and 100,000 m/z. The changes in spectral masses as compared to normal healthy controls are characteristic of cancer.
Patent GB-2518071-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Electromagnetic Radiation From an Electronic Device
Inventor: LUCKMAN MATS ANDERS KRISTER
IPC: H04W52/28
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: An electronic device detects presence of an accessory that is attachable to the electronic device, where a portion of the accessory provides an electromagnetic radiation shield. The electronic device is to change a transmission power of a wireless communications module of the electronic device based on detecting presence of the accessory.
Patent GB-2521921-A (GB)
Title: Optical absorption spectrometry system including dichroic beam combiner and splitter
Inventor: BOLLES MICHAEL
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2014-11-12
Abstract: An optical absorption spectrometry system 100 comprises a first light source 111 emitting first light 113 having first wavelengths within a first wavelength range, and a second light source 112 emitting second light 114 having second wavelengths within a second different wavelength range. A dichroic beam combiner 115 transmits a first portion of the first light and reflects a second portion of the second light to provide combined light 116. A wavelength selective module 120 disperses the combined light 116 received at an entrance aperture, to select a sample wavelength range as sample light 123, and to output the sample light 123 from an exit aperture for illuminating a sample 140. A detection module 130 may receive the measurement light 143 having passed through the sample and includes a dichroic beam splitter 135 which transmits a portion of the measurement light to a first photo-detector 131 and reflects another portion to a second photo-detector 132.