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Patent GB-2523343-A (GB)
Title: Post brace
Inventor: WESTGARTH ANTHONGY
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: The coupling, bracket, tie or brace for a strut or post 12 with a mounting or capture member 41 and incorporating a reception throat. The coupling also includes provision for mutual entrainment and some way of allowing either positional adjustment or angular articulation. The coupling may include an open sided/splayed jaw, yoke or cuff member 42. The coupling may include a closed box (22, Figure 3A). The angular articulation may be as a result of a split hinge pivot 46. The coupling may include a pair of helical strip members intertwined (Figure 17B). The coupling may include a resilient spring grip throat (Figure 18A).
Patent GB-2524944-A (GB)
Title: Low complexity GMSK receiver for fast varying channels and narrow bandwidth channels
Inventor: GAFFNEY BRIAN
IPC: H04L27/22
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: In a modulated (eg. Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying GMSK) signal decoder subject to Intersymbol Interference (ISI), the signal is filtered to form a sample representing a symbol, comprising a weighted sum of the symbol and its immediate predecessor and successor, then multiplied by a complex sinusoid having, at integer multiples of (eg. four times) the symbol interval, alternately: (i) a zero real component and a non-zero imaginary component and (ii) a non-zero real component and zero imaginary component, to generate a complex value. A constellation may then be generated and the differences to an expected constellation tracked in order to decode the final symbol.
Patent GB-2521691-A (GB)
Title: A new instant electric water heater
Inventor: HOU QUANDUO
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: The water heater comprises a tank having heating elements (2, figure 1), an inlet and outlet pipe (3,4, figure 1), a control mechanism (5, figure 1) and a rotating bracket 58. The mechanism controls power to the elements and includes a first 51, second 52 and third 53 housing. The first housing has a water inlet 511 connected to the inlet pipe, a water outlet (512, figure 3) connected to the water tank, and a first 54 and second 542 watertight ring. The first ring allows water flow between the inlet and outlet when in a first position proximate a base plate 50 and prevents water flow when in a second position distal the base plate. An aperture (541, figure 6) in the first ring permits water flow into an inner cavity. The second ring is movable in/out of the cavity and actuates the bracket via a locating assembly 56, compression plate 565 and T-bar 566. The second housing has a chamber defined by a diaphragm 57 operable to actuate the bracket via ejector pins 572. The bracket is hinged and rotates under the influence of the pins and T-bar to contact micro-switches (591, figure 7) that toggle the heating elements power on/off.
Patent GB-2512554-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for using gestures to control a laser tracker
Inventor: STEFFENSEN NILS P
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A method for mechanically communicating, from a user to a laser tracker, a command to control operation of the laser tracker includes steps of providing the laser tracker with a first angular encoder, providing a rule of correspondence between each of a plurality of commands and each of a plurality of rotational patterns of a portion of a tracker structure, and selecting by the user a first command from among the plurality of commands. The method further includes the steps of rotating by the user, between a first time and a second time, the portion of the laser tracker structure in a first rotational pattern from among the plurality of rotational patterns, wherein the first rotational pattern corresponds to the first command, and obtaining a collection of first angular readings from the first angular encoder, wherein the angular readings are obtained between the first time and the second time. The method also includes the steps of determining the first command based at least in part on processing the first angular readings according to the rule of correspondence, and executing the first command with the laser tracker.
Patent GB-2529229-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for operating a loyalty scheme
Inventor: SIROLLA MASSIMO
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: The method allows a customer having a customer device 14, such as a mobile telephone, to add a value token to a customer account held on a ledger server 10. The ledger server maintains status information of tokens, which includes at least a unique token index for each token, and the ledger server is adapted to perform the following steps: (a) encrypting the token index using a secret key and outputting an encrypted token index for communication to the customer (b) receiving a token banking request from a customer device, the token banking request including at least an encrypted token index and a user account identifier (c) decrypting the received encrypted token index using the secret key to derive a token index; and (d) allocating the value of the token to a customer account.
Patent GB-2532433-A (GB)
Title: Removal and recovery of a charged species
Inventor: LICHENG SHEN
IPC: C02F1/56
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: A complex comprising a charged species, a polymer comprising ionisable groups, and an ionic surfactant, wherein the charged species is a positively charged species and the ionic surfactant is an anionic surfactant, or the charged species is a negatively charged species and the ionic surfactant is a cationic surfactant. The charged species may comprise a metal such as cadmium, chromium, copper, magnesium, nickel, arsenic, lead, mercury, selenium, silver or zinc. The anionic surfactant may comprise an anionic functional group selected from sulphate, sulphonate, phosphate, phosphonate and carboxylate. The cationic surfactant may comprise a cationic functional group selected from a quaternary ammonium or a cationic nitrogen containing group. The polymer comprising ionisable groups may be selected from the group of polyethyleneimine (PEI), polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (PolyDADMAC) or polystyrene sulphonate (PSS). A process comprising treating a solution with an ionic surfactant and a polymer comprising ionisable groups, wherein the solution comprises a charged species, to form a complex as claimed is also provided. Application of such treatment to the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous effluents is also provided; such removal can be achieved via filtration of the complex from the effluent.
Patent GB-2532434-A (GB)
Title: A drying system
Inventor: GRAEME JOYNSON
IPC: F26B21/00
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: A drying system comprises an inflatable mat 10 having a first face 18 and a second face 19, at least one inlet 14 for receiving a supply of drying fluid and at least one vent (24, fig 3) arranged on the first face that in use is directed towards a surface 22 to be dried so as to direct drying fluid to the surface being dried, at least one through pathway 12 to allow escape of drying fluid from the surface being dried wherein the through pathway receives at least one support (26) which in use supports a platform 20. The platform is a horizontal surface and is capable of weight bearing to permit the support of person(s) and/or equipment thereon and provides a barrier to limit lifting of the mat. A plurality of mats may be connected together (modular) by connectors (30, fig 4). The drying fluid may be heated air from a blower 16. The drying system may be used with a heater(s) or dehumidifier(s) located in the area to be dried but not connected to the mat. The supports may be telescopically adjustable for height adjustment of the platform.
Patent GB-2532725-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle electrical circuit protection
Inventor: RICHARD WAIN
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2014-11-24
Abstract: Protecting the high voltage DC bus 4 of a hybrid vehicle 1 involves detecting a plurality of requests 10, 12, 15 to start the vehicle, such as turning the ignition key, pre-charging and energising the high voltage DC bus without starting the engine in response to the first request 10 and, when one or more further requests 12, 15 are detected the engine is started 18 and the high voltage DC bus is energised if each of the further requests 12, 15 is detected within a respective predetermined time interval from the preceding request. An audio signal can be provided instead of starting the engine 18. Starting the engine or generating a sound signal provides an audible feedback to the driver or user that the vehicle is ready for operation, preventing overheating of the pre-charging circuit by multiple attempts to start the vehicle.
Patent GB-2522780-A (GB)
Title: Tile assembly
Inventor: WARSOP CLYDE
IPC: F15D1/00
Filed: 2014-12-22
Abstract: A tile assembly 22 is provided. The tile assembly 22 is, in use, fitted to a base structure 12, 16, 20 to form at least part of a fluid washed surface. The tile assembly 22 comprises a housing 42 with at least one plenum 45 being provided within the housing 42. A wall 44 of the housing 42 is provided with a plurality of flow passages 46 which extend from the plenum side of the wall 44 to an outer surface of the wall 44. Flow passage closures 50 are provided which are operable to open and close at least some of the flow passages 46.
Patent GB-2536733-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for reducing drag in a vehicle
Inventor: Osama Elogab
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A vehicle 180, having a turbulent and/or low pressure region 190 formed adjacent to the vehicle, typically behind the vehicle or behind the cabin of a lorry, when moving above a predetermined threshold speed, has a propelling nozzle 200 located adjacent to region 190 and a system for providing gas, such as air or exhaust gas, to nozzle 200 for expulsion into region 190. The nozzle may be an elliptic sharp-tipped shallow-lobed nozzle, and may be a supersonic ejector. Preferably both convergent nozzles 200 and divergent nozzles 210 may be provided, and convergent nozzles 200 may discharge gas at a relatively high temperature and may be adjacent a boundary of region 190 while divergent nozzles 210 may discharge gas at a relatively low temperature and may be spaced from the boundary of region 190. The arrangement may eliminate vortices forming around a vehicle and may reduce form drag.
Patent GB-2521572-A (GB)
Title: Providing services to virtual overlay network traffic
Inventor: JAIN VINIT
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for applying security policy in an overlay network includes receiving a request, including a packet, for a communication path through an overlay network, determining whether a security policy is to be applied to the packet based on at least one of: contents of the packet, first information, and second information, selecting a communication path between a source physical switch and a destination physical switch, wherein the selected communication path directly connects the source physical switch to the destination physical switch when it is determined to not apply the security policy to the packet, and the selected communication path connects the source physical switch to the destination physical switch via a security appliance when it is determined to apply the security policy to the packet, and sending the selected communication path to the source physical switch.
Patent GB-2538491-A (GB)
Title: Security documents and methods of manufacture thereof
Inventor: ROLAND ISHERWOOD
IPC: B42D25/378
Filed: 2015-05-11
Abstract: A security document 1 has an at least semi-transparent or translucent window region 2 of lower optical density than an adjacent non-window region 3 of the security document. The window region is defined by at least one opacifying layer 6a, 6b of the security document which is present in the non-window region and not in the window region of the document. The security document further includes an optically variable security device 10 disposed at least partially in the window region, comprising a first ink layer 11 and a second ink layer 12 which at least partially overlap one another in the window region, wherein the first ink layer comprises a non-iridescent, semi-transparent ink composition with a visible colour which does not vary with viewing angle, and the first ink layer has a different composition from the at least one opacifying layer of the security document. The second ink layer comprises an iridescent, semi-transparent ink composition, the appearance of which varies according to the viewing angle.
Patent GB-2540417-A (GB)
Title: Central tyre inflation system
Inventor: EMMA-CLAIRE DUNNING
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: A central tyre inflation system (CTIS) (1, figure 1) of a vehicle (VH) for supplying compressed air to a tyre (T) of the vehicle to compensate for air loss from the tyre, the CTIS comprising: means for determining a rate of air loss from the tyre: a sensor arranged to measure a temperature of a compressor (9) of the CTIS; and an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to: compare the rate of air loss with a rate of air loss threshold, determine based on the compressor temperature and the comparison of the rate of air loss with the rate of air loss threshold, whether the CTIS can support compensation for the air loss: and control the CTIS to supply compressed air to the tyre to compensate for the air loss if the CTIS can support compensation for the air loss. The air loss from the tyre may not be compensated for if it is determined that the compressor temperature will exceed a threshold temperature if it is run for a defined period.
Patent GB-2541170-A (GB)
Title: Network function virtualization
Inventor: CARLA DI-CAIRAND-GILFEDDER
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: An optimum allocation of resources in a network function virtualisation data network is identified by assembling candidate configurations of resources, each configuration being an arrangement of the resources into clusters selected such that each cluster provides one or more required services, and assessing the candidate configurations to identify an optimum configuration, the assessment of each configuration including measurement of latency in physical links between the resources and, for each candidate configuration, determination of the total latency between the resources within each cluster of the configuration, for a predicted level and pattern of traffic associated with the required service to be operated by each cluster, and configuring network resources in accordance with the selected candidate configuration.
Patent GB-2541379-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for improving spurious free dynamic range of signal processing systems
Inventor: MARCEL GOUWS
IPC: H04B1/12
Filed: 2015-08-14
Abstract: A system and method for processing signals in a signal processing system so as to ameliorate spurious signals generated in the signal processing system during processing of signals, i.e. due to the non-linearity of analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs) or digital-to-analogue converters (DACs). A signal of unknown frequency is received 42, wherein the signal comprises a fundamental signal. In one signal processing path, a compensation signal is generated 44 with the same amplitude and phase as an undesired spurious signal generated in the signal processing system. In another signal processing path, the compensation signal is then subtracted from the received input signal or added out of phase to the received input signal. In this way, the spurious signal is cancelled 46 from the received signal and/or the received signal is pre-distorted to account for spurious signals generated during further processing in the signal processing system. Hence, the spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of the system can be improved.
Patent GB-2543336-A (GB)
Title: Work tool indicator for a machine
Inventor: JAGADEESWARA BABU ALAMPALLE
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: A coupler unit for coupling a work tool to a machine. The coupler unit comprising an indicator 162 coupled to the coupler unit 150 and pivotable between a first position and a second position. The second position indicative of the work tool being attached securely to the machine from visual inspection. A coupling member 156 movable by an actuator 158 to couple the work tool to the machine wherein coupling of the work tool by the coupling member causes the indicator to pivot from the first position to the second position. A torsion spring 160 biases the indicator to move back to the first position when the work tool is uncoupled. Preferably a cover (172) is fitted to protect the indicator from mechanical damage.
Patent GB-2541039-A (GB)
Title: Devices for and methods of diagnosis and/or monitoring dysphagia
Inventor: CONOR MULROONEY
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: A device for diagnosing and/or treating dysphagia, comprising a catheter 14, suitable for oral or nasal insertion, with at least one electrode 16, 18 for applying electrical stimulation to a patients oropharynx; and a control unit 20 with a current generator, non-volatile memory, for storing patient sensory response data and control sensory response data, and a processor for comparing the patients sensory response to the control data to diagnose and/or monitor recovery from dysphagia. The patient sensory response data is their sensory threshold, the weakest current the patient can detect. The catheter may comprise a nasal gastrointestinal feeding tube (108, Fig. 2) and a sleeve having the at least one electrode. Also a method of diagnosing or monitoring recovery from dysphagia, comprising applying a current between 1mA and 50mA to the patients oropharynx and comparing the patients sensory feedback to the control data to diagnose and/or monitor recovery from dysphagia. Also claimed is a catheter comprising a probe, with at least on electrode, and a sleeve of non-conductive material with at least one conductive area aligned with the electrode.
Patent GB-2533048-A (GB)
Title: Cyclical diversion techniques in subterranean fracturing operations
Inventor: HAROLD G WALTERS
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to subterranean operations and, more particularly, to fracturing a subterranean formation. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method comprising: introducing into a wellbore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation alternating intervals of a particulate-laden fluid comprising a plurality of particulates sized 100 U.S. mesh or smaller, and a treatment fluid comprising a lesser amount of particulates than the particulate-laden fluid; wherein the alternating intervals of the particulate-laden fluid and the treatment fluid are introduced into the wellbore at or above a pressure sufficient to create or enhance one or more fractures in the subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2536559-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method to maximize vehicle functionality and fuel economy with improved drivability during engine auto stop-start operations
Inventor: Khafagy
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2016-02-08
Abstract: An auto stop-start equipped vehicle power management system includes a primary power source 12 supplying energy to an electrical starter 16 to crank a vehicle engine and a secondary power source 14 coupled in parallel to the primary power source 12. Secondary power source 14 supplies energy to electric loads 18 during an engine auto stop-start operation. Electrical loads 18 maintain vehicle subsystem functionality during the engine auto stop-start operation. Energy supplied to the electrical loads 18 may be current limited during the engine auto stop-start operation. A controllable switch 32 decouples the secondary power source 14 from the primary power source 12 and starter motor 16 during the engine auto stop-start operation. Operating parameters of the electrical loads are monitored during the engine auto stop-start operation. If a respective operating parameter threshold associated with the electrical loads is exceeded during this operation, the vehicle engine is automatically restarted and the controllable switch 32 is subsequently closed.
Patent GB-2533507-A (GB)
Title: Cultivator
Inventor: ARTHUR PHILIP HARVEY BROCK
IPC: A01B63/32
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A cultivator 1 comprises a drawbar 2, a main frame 3, at least one sub frame 14a to 18c and at least two wheels 19,22 wherein: the cultivator has a longitudinal direction and a width direction with the drawbar attached at a front end of the main frame so that the cultivator can be towed in the longitudinal direction; the main frame comprises at least two parallel longitudinal frame side members 5a, 6a spaced from each other in the width direction, each side member having a plurality of first engaging members 7; wheels are mounted on a sub frame 17a which have a plurality of second engaging members 53 arranged to engage with the first engaging members 7 at a plurality of different locations on the main frame to permit the wheels to be mounted to the main frame at a plurality of different locations in the longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-2541769-A (GB)
Title: Coupled antenna structure and methods
Inventor: PERTTI NISSINEN
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 2016-05-10
Abstract: An antenna for a portable, wearable device has a bezel with an outer radiating element 232 coupled to a low capacitance transient voltage suppressor (TVS) 230. At least one additional radiating element 204 is electromagnetically coupled to the outer radiating element 232 for multi-band operation. Additional radiating elements may be electrically isolated from, but mechanically connected to, the inner surface of the bezel. In one embodiment, the antenna is incorporated into the housing of a device for wearing on the wrist, such as a smart watch, whereby a screw may fix the bezel to the body of the housing, forming another conductive portion of the outer radiating element 232. The bezel may be metallic. The outer radiating element 232 may be ungrounded, may be a closed loop or a portion of the bezel. The TVS 230 may be a transient voltage suppressing diode with capacitance less than 1 picofarad.
Patent GB-2536591-A (GB)
Title: User terminal device, communication system and control method therefor
Inventor: JUNG-HWAN LIM
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: A user terminal device is disclosed. A user terminal device that supports an instant messenger service includes: a display unit for providing an instant messenger service screen including an output message; and a control unit for, when the output message is an encrypted message, decrypting the encrypted message according to a predetermined event and providing the decrypted message to the screen or another screen separate from the screen.
Patent GB-2547497-A (GB)
Title: Gentle hair coloring or blonding agent and method
Inventor: THOMAS HIPPE
IPC: A61Q5/10
Filed: 2016-09-20
Abstract: An agent is disclosed for oxidatively colouring or blonding hair that is gentle on the hair, and to a method for the gentle oxidative colouring or blonding of hair, in which keratin fibers are protected from oxidative influences and/or oxidative damage to the hair is repaired. The composition comprises (a) at least one polymer A of formula (I) in claim 1 as defined therein, preferably a homopolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone or a homopolymer of vinyl ε-caprolactam, (b) at least one permanently cationic polymer B as defined therein, (c) at least one amino acid, (d) at least one alkalizing agent selected from ammonium hydroxide, monoethanolamine and sodium silicates, (e) optionally at least one oxidation dye precursor and/or at least one direct dye, (f) water and (g) at least one peroxide compound.