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Patent GB-2522240-A (GB)
Title: Minimally invasive applicator for in-situ radiation dosimetry
Inventor: AGOSTINO EMILIANO D
IPC: G01T1/02
Filed: 2014-01-19
Abstract: Measuring a dose of ionizing irradiation received during radiotherapy. An applicator, for example catheter or balloon, is introduced into the neighborhood of the irradiated part of the body. It contains a confined volume of radiation sensitive medium, either gas filled microbubbles or emulsion or gel with superheated droplets. Changes in the droplets or bubbles due to radiation can be noted by ultrasonic or X-ray inspection.
Patent GB-2524588-A (GB)
Title: A.C. Field measurement system
Inventor: PARRAMORE DAVID
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2014-03-28
Abstract: An ac field measurement system and method for detecting defects are disclosed where the system comprises an arrangement 6 for inducing an ac field in a conductor 2 and a sensor, coil 8, responsive to the ac field to produce a signal indicative of the ac field. The system further comprises circuitry 18 configured to apply a phase shift to the measured signal by an amount suitable to reduce a liftoff component of the signal dependent on the distance of the sense coil 8 from the conductor 2. A further arrangement comprises circuitry configured to phase shift the measured signal across a range of phases for a specific location of the sensor relative to the conductor surface.
Patent GB-2511233-A (GB)
Title: Variable capacitance element and high-frequency device
Inventor: IKEMOTO NOBUO
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: A high-frequency device of the present invention is provided with an antenna coil, a variable capacitance element, and an RF IC. The variable capacitance element is constructed from a capacitor unit that inserts a ferroelectric film (FS2) between capacitor electrodes (PT1, PT2). The capacitance value changes in response to the control voltage applied between the capacitor electrodes. A control voltage application circuit (14R) composed of a plurality of resistive elements having different resistance values and a resistive element (14B) of a variable capacitance element unit for applying a control voltage to the variable capacitance element are formed by depositing in layers in the top part of the capacitor unit. Thus, the problems of the distortion caused by active elements and the increased size of the IC accompanying a more complex circuit configuration are solved. A variable capacitance element with a control voltage application circuit and a high-frequency device are constructed to ensure reliability when shocked, such as when dropped.
Patent GB-2511688-A (GB)
Title: Enabling execution of remotely-hosted applications using application metadata and client updates
Inventor: LIVERANCE FLETCHER
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: Example embodiments relate to enabling execution of remotely-hosted applications via transmission of application metadata and client updates from a cloud server to a client device. In example embodiments, a cloud server maintains application metadata describing a remotely-hosted application. To enable remote execution of the applications by a client device, the cloud server sends the client device the application metadata and a corresponding client update that enables execution of the remotely-hosted application by the client device.
Patent GB-2530015-A (GB)
Title: Bill payment system and method
Inventor: MOSHAL MARTIN PAUL
IPC: G06Q30/04
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: A payment system and method comprises the steps of receiving 604 buy a data analyser device from a point of sale device data that represents a textual representation of a bill, augmenting 616 at least a portion of the received file to include data representing a non-textual, such as a QR code, representation of the bill and a merchant identifier, thereby generating an augmented file and sending 618 the augmented file away from the data analyse advice to an output device 620, such as a printer or a display. The method further comprises detecting by a computing device the non-textual representation, and based on the detected representation displaying information related to the bill on a user interface of the computing device, receiving input representing a command to initiate payment of at least a portion of the total amount due and based on receiving the input sending to a server a request to initiate payment. The method further comprising receiving by the server from the data analyser device data representing the bill from the merchant 612, receiving from a computing device a request to pay at least a portion of the bill, initiating by the server payment of the bill, determining by the server whether the payment of the bill was successful, and sending a message indicating whether payment was successful to the computing device.
Patent GB-2519650-A (GB)
Title: Foot supporting device
Inventor: BIRKHOLTZ FRANZ FREDRICH
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2014-09-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a foot supporting device 10. The device 10 includes a ground interface 12 for engaging a ground surface, a foot interface 14 is provided on the ground interface 12 for supporting a foot in use, and a set of attachment elements 16 connected to the ground interface 12, each attachment element 16 including a support point 16.1 attachable to an external fixator 90, the support points 16.1 being adjustable relative to each other and the ground interface 12, to provide a six-degree-of-freedom adjustment between the ground interface 12 and the external fixator 90. Further claimed is a kit which includes the foot supporting device 10. The ground interface 12 may include an attachment zone 12.2 on the topside for attaching the foot interface 14, or a set of mounting formations 12.3, each one for connecting an attachment element 16.
Patent GB-2515984-A (GB)
Title: Chromatographic materials
Inventor: BROUSMICHE DARRYL W
IPC: B01J20/32
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a chromatographic stationary phase material various different types of chromatography. One example chromatographic stationary phase is represented by Formula 1 [X](W)a(Q)b(T)c (Formula 1). X can be a high purity chromatographic core composition. W can be absent and/or can include hydrogen and/or can include hydroxyl on the surface of X. Q can be bound directly to X and can include a first hydrophilic, polar, ionizable, and/or charged functional group that chromatographically interacts with the analyte. T can be bound directly to X and can include a second hydrophilic, polar, ionizable, and/or charged functional group that chromatographically interacts with the analyte. Additionally, Q and T can essentially eliminate chromatographic interaction between the analyte, and X and W, thereby minimizing retention variation over time (drift or change) under chromatographic conditions utilizing low water concentrations.
Patent GB-2532432-A (GB)
Title: Methods of accessing a remote resource from a data processing device
Inventor: MILOSCH MERIAC
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: A method of accessing a remote resource from a data processing device for providing a rich user interface on a client device comprises pushing first data comprising user interface (UI) resources from the device to the remote resources; generating second data, comprising operational data, on the data processing device, and pushing this second data to the remote resource. The method may further comprise obtaining an identifier (e.g. a uniform resource locator URL) corresponding to the remote resource , obtaining secret data corresponding to the identifier, and generating an obscured identifier (e.g. an obscured URL) using the secret data, and pushing the data to the remote resource using the obscured identifier. The first and second data may be encrypted at the data processing device; and may be cached at an intermediate network node between the data processing device and the remote resource.
Patent GB-2540922-A (GB)
Title: Aberration corrected full resolution virtual image real world
Inventor: JORGE VICENTE BLASCO CLARET
IPC: H04N13/02
Filed: 2015-01-25
Abstract: A method to form a virtual 3D image (e.g. depth map) at the full resolution of a microlens based light field (or plenoptic) camera. Also claimed is a method to correct aberrations in a plenoptic camera by capturing a known pattern (i.e. a calibration pattern) and compensating using a correction function to map the captured pattern into what should have been the final pattern in a perfect camera free of optical aberrations with the full lateral resolution of the sensor. The known pattern is further claimed as illuminating the sensor with white light patterns over a dark black background.
Patent GB-2536269-A (GB)
Title: Inrush limiter for motor drive AC/AC power converters
Inventor: ANDREW J BENN
IPC: H02P27/06
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: The dc link capacitor in a variable frequency motor drive circuit may be charged gradually by the use of thyristors instead of rectifiers in the rectifier. The technique avoids the use of a large charging resistor and avoids conduction losses in a thyristor bypassing the resistor.
Patent GB-2524893-A (GB)
Title: A pulse tube refrigerator / cryocooler apparatus
Inventor: SPOONER SCOTT
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A gas flow distribution device 30 for use in a cryocooler apparatus, such as a pulse tube refrigerator (PTR), has an inlet 32, several outlets 34 (34a-q) and several gas flow paths connecting the inlet to each of the outlets. The length of the gas flow path from the inlet to each respective outlet is substantially identical, and the outlets may also include a gas linearization device 50, for example flow channels which are aligned substantially parallel with each other. The arrangement provides for a substantially even distribution of the gas flow through the gas flow distribution device and across the annular cross-sectional area of the regenerator (14 Figure 1).
Patent GB-2522575-A (GB)
Title: Orthopedic external compression plate
Inventor: PILLAPPAN KANNAN
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2013-10-04
Abstract: An orthopedic external compression unit (100) having a locking plate unit and a method for locking and compressing the fractured bones (102) without contact and friction between plate (103) and bone (102), wherein the locking plate unit (101) comprises a locking plate (103), an external apparatus (104) and a holder (105), wherein the locking plate (103) includes plurality locking holes (106) and at least an elongated hole (107), wherein the holder (105) is placed at the elongated hole (107). The holder (105) is configured to hold the locking plate (103) above the bone (102) for enabling to make required movement of locking plate (103) in horizontal direction. Accordingly, fastening the compression unit (401) using a non-locking screw (411) to the plate (103) converts the vertical movement of head-screw into horizontal movement of connecting rod (408) of the compression unit (401), thereby enabling to move the plate (103) along with one end of fractured bone (102) towards the fractured site (110) thus producing compression between the fractured bones (102).
Patent GB-2539442-A (GB)
Title: New synthesis of tapentadol-HCI intermediates
Inventor: Roman Geber Aeschbacher
IPC: C07D307/33
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A stereoselective synthesis for tapentadol intermediates using the following synthetic route: Compounds (II), (III) and (IV) are also disclosed, as well as a derivative of compound (IV) where COOH is replaced by NHC(O)OtBu (IVa).
Patent GB-2530859-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding loading bay safety gate
Inventor: MCGRATH DONALD
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: A scaffolding loading bay safety gate1 comprises a barrier 2 that is mounted in a pivotable manner so that it may be pivoted into and out of positions whereby bay loading is respectively prevented or permitted. An extension member 3 is provided that is mounted to the barrier in a slidable manner whereby a longitudinal dimension of the barrier may be increased or decreased by sliding the extension member in the longitudinal direction. The extension member 3 comprises a frame including first and second extension frame members 4, 5 that extend parallel to one another in the longitudinal direction and along opposed longitudinally extending edges of the extension member, and one or more intermediate extension frame members 6 provided at an intermediate position between the first and second extension frame members.
Patent GB-2535568-A (GB)
Title: Electrolysed water composition
Inventor: STEPHEN PHILIP GARDNER
IPC: C25B1/13
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: A method for producing an electrolyzed water composition for use in reducing and/or eliminating food-borne pathogens on or in food substrates. An aqueous electrolyte solution with at least one anhydrous alkali metal carbonate salt and at least one alkali metal chloride salt is used. The aqueous is electrolyte solution is introduced into an electrolytic cell comprising a plurality of boron-doped diamond (BDE, BDD) electrodes; a power supply is operated to apply a predetermined voltage to the electrolyte solution within the electrolytic cells to produce electrolysed water with dissolved ozone (03) having anti-microbial properties. The water may be used in the preparation of poultry carcases.
Patent GB-2535626-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic impregnated foam manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method
Inventor: JAE JIN KIM
IPC: B67C3/02
Filed: 2016-01-08
Abstract: A cosmetic impregnated foam manufacturing apparatus includes a fixing holder 100 for fixing a container 200. Two or more nozzles 300 are provided for filling the container 200 with liquid-state make-ups having different colours and viscosities. A pressing member 500 presses foam 400 into the container which has been filled with the liquid-state make-ups, and a fabric 600 is placed on the impregnated foam. The fixing holder 100 may be rotated and horizontally moved during the dispensing process to create patterns in the make-up in the container. The dispensed make-ups preferably have a viscosity difference of less than 3000cps. Preferably, when the foam 400 is moved towards the make-up in the container 200 it is moved at a transfer speed which is slower than an impregnation speed used when the foam is being pressed into the container. A method of manufacturing a cosmetic impregnated foam is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2548391-A (GB)
Title: Impeller
Inventor: RICHARD STANLEY GOODWIN
IPC: F16D1/06
Filed: 2016-03-17
Abstract: An impeller for a pump and assembly comprising a female spline 4 having a longitudinal axis including at least one groove 6 (fig 3) or at least one tooth 8 forming a spiral shape around the longitudinal axis. A pump with a shaft 7 mounted in a pump chamber, the shaft including a male spline 9 including at least one tooth 8 or one groove 6 forming a spiral shape around the longitudinal axis. An assembly is provided comprising said impeller and said pump, wherein the at least one tooth of shaft is in the at least one groove of impeller or at least one tooth of the impeller is in at least one groove of the shaft. Impeller may furthermore comprise at least one tooth or groove that makes less than one full turn around longitudinal axis, the female spline may include a plurality of teeth or grooves which may also be equidistantly spaced in the circumferential direction around the axis. Impeller may comprise at least one tooth forming a constant angle relative to planes coincident with longitudinal axis and wherein the constant angle is less than 20 degrees. Impeller may be mounted to shaft by rotation.
Patent GB-2534751-A (GB)
Title: Leakage position calculation device, leakage position calculation method, computer-readable recording medium, vibration calculation device, and computation
Inventor: Soichiro Takata
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: The present invention reduces the production costs associated with a device that detects a leakage position in a pipe using detection results from a plurality of vibration detection devices. Provided is a leakage position calculation device in which a first time difference calculation unit (114) calculates the time difference (Δt1) between the detection timing of vibration that indicates a first vibration mode of a pipe (P) and the detection timing of vibration that indicates a second vibration mode of the pipe (P) by processing the measurement result of a first vibration detection unit (112). A second time difference calculation unit (124) calculates the time difference (Δt2) between the detection timing of vibration that indicates the first vibration mode of the pipe (P) and the detection timing of vibration that represents the second vibration mode of the pipe (P) by processing the measurement result of a second vibration detection unit (122). A leakage position calculation unit (130) then uses the time differences (Δt1) and (Δt2) and the interval (I) between the first vibration detection unit (112) and the first time difference calculation unit (114) to calculate a leakage position in the pipe (P).
Patent GB-2550344-A (GB)
Title: Locating and augmenting object features in images
Inventor: RUSSELL FREEMAN
IPC: H04N5/272
Filed: 2016-05-13
Abstract: A method of augmenting image data including a visible feature of an object, comprising receiving image data S5-3, storing a plurality of masks corresponding to masked portions of the image, and sampling pixel values at predefined locations of the image data S5-5. At least one mask is selected based on the sampled pixel values S5-11, and pixel values in the masked portion of the image are modified based on colourisation parameters S5-15. The modified image is then output S5-17. Preferably, the masks are grouped based on visible features or aspects of visible features. A mask may be selected based on generated feature descriptors S5-9 from the sampled pixel values. Preferably shape model data associated with the object and having a plurality of labelled points, at least one of which corresponds to the feature, is stored and modified to fit the object in the captured image (figs 6, 7.)
Patent GB-2554351-A (GB)
Title: Improved surveillance apparatus
Inventor: Robin Julian Wakefield
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2016-09-21
Abstract: A surveillance apparatus 100 comprising a retractable support member 28 comprising a deformable upper section and lower section (12a, 12b fig. 1). The upper and lower sections form a substantially rigid cavity 11 throughout their length, and are retained by a retaining means. A spooling mechanism 16 is mounted in a housing 23, and is rotatable relative to the housing in a first direction to extend or pay-out the retractable support member from a spooled condition to an extended condition and thereby extend the retractable support member from the housing. The spool further able to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first to retract the support member from the extended condition to the spooled condition, wherein coiling the retractable support member forces the deformable material to deform causing the upper section and lower section together to become substantially flat as it is spooled. The retaining means may be a flexible sheath 14 enveloping the upper and lower sections and the support member may comprise a mounting bracket for mounting a surveillance sensor such as a camera 20.
Patent GB-2554465-A (GB)
Title: Umbilical installation method and system
Inventor: BJØRGULF HAUKELIDSÆTER EIDESEN
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: A subsea umbilical termination head 20 of a subsea umbilical 1 having at an interface 21 providing at least one of, inductive power transfer capability, and optical wireless subsea communication capability. The termination head is landed at a landing structure 23 of a subsea structure, the subsea structure having at least one interface 22 providing at least one of said capabilities in common with the termination head. The termination head and landing structure may have interfaces providing both inductive power and optical wireless communication. A retaining tool 26 on the subsea structure may maintain the position of the termination head and the subsea structure. A further invention relates to the provision of two umbicals joined together by two umbilical termination heads including at least one of, inductive power transfer capability, and optical wireless subsea communication capability.
Patent GB-2539604-A (GB)
Title: Riveted assembly and associated production method
Inventor: Pierre Savoyet
IPC: F16B5/04
Filed: 2015-04-08
Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (110) comprising a core (113) and at least one first sheet (111) held on one side of the core by a rivet (120), said rivet having two ends (121, 122). At least a first of said ends (121, 122) flares out, extending at least over the entire thickness of the first sheet (121, 122). The invention also relates to a method for producing such an assembly, wherein: a core (113) and a first sheet (111) are provided; the first sheet (111) is arranged on one side of the core (113); and the core (113) and the first sheet (111) are riveted together.
Patent GB-2559801-A (GB)
Title: An optical quantum communication system
Inventor: MARCO LUCAMARINI
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: A measurement device independent quantum key distribution (MDI-QKD) scheme has first 7 and second 9 units (e.g. Alice, Bob) apply phase shifts to light pulses that interfere at a detection unit (e.g. Charlie) that measures the interference, wherein Alice and Bob have a phase modulator to apply a global phase shift 81 in the range 0 2π (0°-360°) from a fixed phase reference and an additional relative phase shift 63 selected from 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°. The relative phase shift represents a basis and an encoded bit and is selected randomly. The global phase shift and the basis are publicly announced by Alice and Bob. The global phase component is randomly selected. The range 0° 360° may be divided into segments, the random global phase being applied to a given segment. The scheme may be closed-loop (Sagnac interferometer) wherein Charlie produces the light, and Alice and Bob only modulate the light. A decoy state protocol may be used using an intensity modulator. Phase drift may be accounted for using a phase modulator at the detection unit or the use of a phase locked loop. Measurements in which the global phase does not match within a misalignment angle may be discarded.
Patent GB-2561157-A (GB)
Title: Compartmentalised gel matrix and method of production
Inventor: JOHN HAGAN BAYLEY
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2017-03-27
Abstract: A multi-compartmentalised gel matrix is claimed, wherein each compartment comprises a volume of hydrophobic medium and one or more aqueous droplets therein and amphipathic layers separating them. Said compartments may comprise an aqueous layer around the volume of hydrophobic medium. Pharmaceutical formulations, synthetic cells or tissues comprising said compartmentalised gel matrix, are disclosed. The invention also provides the use of a compartmentalised gel matrix in a method of drug delivery and in synthetic biology. The invention further provides methods of manufacturing a compartmentalised gel matrix according to the invention, comprising inserting a volume of hydrophobic medium into a gel precursor, gelling the gel precursor and further inserting one or more droplets of aqueous medium into the volume of hydrophobic medium.
Patent GB-2550295-A (GB)
Title: An improved fencing element
Inventor: LESLIE ERLE FLIGHT
IPC: E04H17/12
Filed: 2015-11-19
Abstract: This invention relates to a fencing element which includes at least one wire support for a wire, wherein the fencing element includes an elongate body, characterised in that the at least one wire support includes at least one groove and at least one protruding member, wherein a line is defined along the length of the at least one groove, and at least a portion of the protruding member intersects the line. The invention has particular application to the mounting and supporting of fencing wire on the fencing element.