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Patent GB-2554815-A (GB)
Title: Voice activated electronic device assembly with separable base
Inventor: Willard McClellan
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A voice-activated electronic device 100 includes an upper portion 120 with a first internal surface having a first attachment structure, and a base portion 110 with a second internal surface having a second attachment structure. The attachment structures have a magnetic attraction to each other. The first and second internal surfaces have compatible shapes that permit the upper and base portions to be moved from a separated position to a joined position. The base has a circular opening 218 into which the When the upper portion and the base are in the joined position the first and second internal surfaces form a nested arrangement. The first and second attachment structures form a secure but separable connection to one another. The upper portion and base are configured to be joined securely and separated through manual human manipulation. The base can ben interchanged to provide a variety of appearances. The attachment structures may be such that the upper portion and base have a preferred orientation relative to each other when joined.
Patent GB-2557424-A (GB)
Title: Trailer power and communication management
Inventor: MATTHEW FRY
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2017-10-10
Abstract: A connector 403, 402 in a commercial vehicle electronic braking and communication system for a trailer 400 to connect the system to a prime mover. The connector comprises an electronic control module 404 with a first databus connection 405, preferably ISO7638 compliant, which carries braking related data signals and to which a brake pressure control device is attached 406. The connector also comprises a second databus connection 402, preferably ISO12098 compliant, which carries data relating to non-braking functions, such as lighting, camera, object detection (radar, lidar, ultrasonic). The trailer braking and communication system may act as a combined brake, brake and chassis control, lighting and autonomous driving controller. The first databus may have 4 wires, each with a diameter of approximately 1mm. The data speed may be 250Kb/s or higher, and an Ethernet cable may be used as a databus.
Patent GB-2569127-A (GB)
Title: Nose arrangements for fastener setting machines, and related methods
Inventor: STUART EDMUND BLACKET
IPC: B23P19/00
Filed: 2017-12-05
Abstract: A nose arrangement for a fastener setting tool having a punch 0201 for setting fasteners, such as self-piercing rivets, comprises a nose support (0120, Figure 1) adapted to receive a punch, and a punch guiding nosepiece. Fasteners wait to be transferred under the punch in first and second fastener transfer areas 0202r,l situated laterally of the punch. A transfer mechanism 0301 comprises a movable member 0302 that can be moved between a first configuration where the movable member holds a first fastener A in a stand-by position under the punch while it collects a second fastener B from the first transfer area 0202r. In the second configuration, the movable member holds the second fastener in the stand-by position while it collects a third fastener from the second fastener transfer area 0202l. The fastener may be magnetically collected. The nose arrangement may comprise a fluid gallery and a fastener centraliser, a magnetic element for positioning a fastener, a sensing arrangement comprising a Hall-effect device and/or an in-line escapement.
Patent GB-2562342-A (GB)
Title: Interactive color palette interface for digital painting
Inventor: Maria Shugrina
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing an interactive colour palette (GUI) 140 for a digital painting program wherein there is a first set of attributes for a first pixel group 204, which include a reference coordinate point defining a location of the pixel group, a colour value defining a colour of the group and a size value defining a number of pixels included in the group. There is also a second pixel group 206 with the same attributes. A third colour value defining the colour of an isosurface pixel 210, this colour value is a parametric function of each of the first and second reference coordinate points, colour values and size values. An input representing a modification of the first set of attributes may be received, wherein the third colour value is updated based on the change and rendered. The original state of the first set of attributes may be stored on a storage medium prior to the modification and may be used to revert the values of the first set of attributes based on a received input. A partial ring may be rendered including the first colour associated with the first set of attributes and at least partially surrounding the isosurface pixel.
Patent GB-2567704-A (GB)
Title: Method for fuelling diesel engines
Inventor: FREDERICK BINNS
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 2018-03-22
Abstract: A method for reducing pollution caused by combustion of fuel in a diesel engine, comprising adding hydrogen to diesel fuel prior to combustion of diesel fuel in a diesel engine, characterised in that hydrogen is introduced to diesel fuel in a fuel feed line 1, directly prior to a fuel pump 3; Also disclosed is the use of hydrogen as a secondary fuel in a diesel engine, a diesel engine, and a vehicle comprising such a diesel engine. The method allows for convenient design of new engines, or easy modification of existing diesel engines to reduce fuel consumption per unit energy output.
Patent GB-2558504-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the depth of a seismic cable
Inventor: LUC HAUMONTE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: The invention notably relates to a method for controlling depth of a seismic cable having ballasts spaced apart along its length and providing a neutral buoyancy to the seismic cable, the seismic cable being adapted for midwater data acquisition, each end of the seismic cable being connected to a respective surface autonomous vessel exerting tension on the cable through a respective lead-in cable having a negative buoyancy, the method comprising, with respect to a target depth, varying the deployed length of each lead-in cable and/or the tension exerted on the lead-in cable by each respective surface autonomous vessel. This provides an improved solution for seismic prospecting in aquatic mediums.
Patent GB-2574267-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for colour selection
Inventor: Euan Colley
IPC: G09B17/04
Filed: 2018-06-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for selecting an overlay colour for a particular user, by displaying instances of unique colour combinations of text and background 201. Next, a user's voice is recorded for each instance 202. The recordings are used to derive a characteristic of the user's voice 203, and derived characteristic is used to select one of the instances 204. The selected colour combination is then used to display text to a user. The characteristic may be the frequency or length of silent pauses, phonation-time ratio, articulation rate, accuracy of audio to text, number of repeated words, number of restarts, change of tone of voice, number of skipped words or repetition frequency. The beginning and the end of the passage read by the user, and the elapsed time for reading the passage may be recorded. Also disclosed is a method of controlling a presentation by populating an electronic cue card structure with data associated with a presentation page, linking the electronic cue card structure to a presentation data structure, and using the electronic cue card structure to control the presentation system.
Patent GB-2559935-A (GB)
Title: Variable gate lengths for vertical transistors
Inventor: BRENT ANDERSON
IPC: H01L27/088
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A method for fabricating a vertical FET structure includes prior to depositing a gate on a first vertical FET on a semiconductor substrate, depositing a first layer on the first vertical FET on the semiconductor substrate. The method further includes prior to depositing a gate on a second vertical FET on the semiconductor substrate, depositing a second layer on the second vertical FET on the semiconductor substrate. The method further includes etching the first layer on the first vertical FET to a lower heightthan the second layer on the second vertical FET. The method further includes depositing a gate material on both the first vertical FET and the second vertical FET. The method further includes etching the gate material on both the first vertical FET andthe second vertical FET to a co-planar height.
Patent GB-2575679-A (GB)
Title: Thermal Management system
Inventor: Graham Andrew Holland
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2018-07-20
Abstract: A thermal management system 200 for a heat source 210 comprising: a fluid coolant (330, fig 5a); a pump 230; and a heat exchanger 220 comprising an encapsulated phase change material (PCM) (310, fig 5a) through which the fluid coolant passes. The system may be coupled to a wider fuel system and may incorporate at least one phase change material having different melting points and may be formed of particles. The heat exchanger may comprise a porous mesh, foam or matrices (360, fig 5b) having a gap size smaller than the PCM particle size. The coolant may be a fuel source and may flow into a temperature control unit (TCU) 250 after the heat exchanger and before the heat source. A method for cooling a heat source is also claimed. The system is particularly suitable for controlling the temperature of an electronic device.
Patent GB-2565240-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems and apparatus for controlling movement of transporting devices
Inventor: ROBERT ROLF STADIE
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2015-06-03
Abstract: The system and method disclose determine and reserving routes for moving transporting devices, moving transporting devices when transporting one or more of a plurality of containers, and control the transporting devices to retrieve one or more of the plurality of containers from within one or more of a plurality of stacks. Prior to retrieving the desired container from within the stack, other (undesired or non-targeted) containers require moving. The undesired containers are moved by placing each of these undesired containers in an optimised position chosen from a pool of empty location, excluding the original stack from which it was removed. This allows for the position of the undesired container to be optimised based on the frequency that an item is requested. The placement optimisation may also be based on future ordering predictions or congestion levels. The movement and actions of the transportation devices can also be optimised to limit the number of movements the devices has to take. These sorts of system are used with in warehouses and storage facilities.
Patent GB-2577720-A (GB)
Title: Oscilation system
Inventor: ADAM TAYLOR
IPC: G05G5/03
Filed: 2018-10-04
Abstract: A user-input device 110 for operating an aircraft control system of an aircraft. The device incorporating an oscillation system 210 comprising oscillation circuitry configured to cause at least one motor of a first set of motors to provide an oscillation of the user-input device in at least one axis of the user-input device. The user input device further incorporating resistive force circuitry 120 which operates independently of the oscillation circuitry. The resistive force circuitry is to provide a resistive force to the user-input device, using the at least one motor of the first set of motors. The oscillation may be triggered in response to an input from at least one sensor. The oscillation circuitry may provide an oscillation when the force circuitry in inactive or in a low-power state.
Patent GB-2578304-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling feminine hygiene and feminine health
Inventor: Tek Siang Chee
IPC: A61L15/46
Filed: 2018-10-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling feminine hygiene and gynaecological condition (1) comprising the steps of applying a composition (101) to fabric (103); wherein said fabric is directly or indirectly in contact with vulva (10); said composition is capable of generating bacteriostatic electrons (105), bactericidal electrons (109), any antiseptic effects, or combination thereof (105,109), said composition is environmentally friendly and user friendly, and said method is aim to prevent and heal gynecological conditions include bacterial vaginosis, vaginal flora imbalance, vaginal yeast infection, vaginal malodour and itchiness. The composition is that of GB255902 and comprises titanium dioxide, a silica-based binder, an antimicrobial cold catalyst, such nano-silver, and distilled water. Preferably, tin oxide and a ionizer compound are added. Zinc or zinc oxide may also be included within the composition.
Patent GB-2579821-A (GB)
Title: Two-part valve member assembly
Inventor: MATTHEW J PURDEY
IPC: F02B37/18
Filed: 2018-12-14
Abstract: A two-part wastegate valve member assembly 37, eg for a turbocharger or power turbine, comprises a valve member 35 and a support member 36 having an aperture 80. The valve member 35 comprises a central portion 82 extending through the aperture 80 and two integrally formed end portions 84, 86 disposed on opposite sides of the aperture 80. Each of the two end portions 84, 86 has dimensions such that the valve member 35 is held captive by the support member 36. A method for forming the two-part wastegate valve member assembly 37 comprises casting a single manufacturing intermediate 140, eg by investment casting, and processing the intermediate 140, eg by cutting, so as to form the two-part assembly 37. The second end portion 86 may be deformed, eg in a hydraulic press, to reduce the extent of movement of the valve member 35. Vibration may be used to deburr the assembly 37.
Patent GB-2581782-A (GB)
Title: Polymer fibre
Inventor: LAUREN BOWKER
IPC: D06Q1/00
Filed: 2019-02-21
Abstract: A fibre comprising a self supporting hollow polymeric sheath 5 and a colour component 4 comprising a liquid crystal. The liquid crystal preferably being unencapsulated, the fibre being preferably transparent or translucent. The sheath may comprise a thermoplastic polymer and may also comprise a colour component which may be an encapsulated liquid crystal, a dye and/or pigment as a dispersed phase. The inner colour component may also comprise a dye or pigment and may comprise a dark colour component such as carbon black or carbon nano-tubes. The colour component may also comprise silica, mica, or precious materials or minerals and may further contain a component which undergoes at solid/liquid phase change or softening at a temperature below 50 C such as gallium or wax. Also included are claims to artificial hair and fabrics made of the fibre materials and a garment or fabric product made using said fabric. Lastly is included a method claims comprising using a polymer melt which is extruded to produce a hollow tube which is filled with a flowable colour component comprising liquid crystal.
Patent GB-2568444-A (GB)
Title: De novo synthesized nucleic acid libraries
Inventor: ANTHONY COX
IPC: C12N15/90
Filed: 2017-04-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the generation of oligonucleic acid libraries encoding for gRNA sequences. The gRNAs encoded by methods described herein may be single or double gRNA sequences. Methods described provide for the generation of gRNA libraries, as a DNA precursor or as a RNA transcription product, with improved accuracy and uniformity.
Patent GB-2585865-A (GB)
Title: Line apparatus for inhibiting an airborne target
Inventor: NICHOLAS GIACOMO ROBERT COLOSIMO
IPC: F41H11/02
Filed: 2019-07-18
Abstract: A line apparatus for inhibiting an airborne target comprises at least one line 500 comprising a flexible tubular member 502, having a wall 508 and defining a bore 507, and a fluid adhesive 505 housed within the flexible tubular member 502. The flexible tubular member 502 is configured to express the fluid adhesive 505 through the wall 508.
Patent GB-2588574-A (GB)
Title: An intent system and method of determining intent in a process journey
Inventor: RAY GERBER
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2019-07-25
Abstract: A method of determining intent is provided. The method includes determining alphanumeric identifiers for interactive events, and determining journeys based on a flat sequence of alphanumeric identifiers, including an alphanumeric identifier as a ‘from’ target and an alphanumeric identifier as a ‘to’ target, and all of the ordered alphanumeric identifiers in between. At least one journey is assigned based on a given interactive event(s) represented as alphanumeric identifiers.
Patent GB-2583184-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle turn indicator system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HANSON-ABBOTT
IPC: B60Q5/00
Filed: 2020-03-13
Abstract: A turn indicator system for a vehicle (10) which comprises four or more visible indicators (12, 14, 5 16, 18) and one or more audible indicators, such that at least two visible indicators (12, 14, 16, 18) are on each side of the vehicle (10), and the one or more audible indicators emits sound selected from broadband sound, white sound ® or noise, pink sound or noise and multi-frequency sound, and a vehicle speed monitor which stops operation of the audible indicator or indicators when no motion is taking place, in which the visible and the audible indicators (12, 14, 16, 18) operate at the same time, such that when the vehicle (10) is in motion upon operation of the indicator system the visible and the audible indicators (12, 14, 16, 18) emit their warning signals at the same time.
Patent GB-2583878-A (GB)
Title: Target for a radiation source, radiation source for generating invasive electromagnetic radiation,use of a radiation source, and method for producing a target
Inventor: MARCO ERLER
IPC: H01J35/08
Filed: 2019-01-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a target (10) for a radiation source (1) of invasive electromagnetic radiation, having at least one target element (20), which is designed to generate invasive electromagnetic radiation when irradiated with particles and is coupled to a substrate arrangement (28) for dissipating heat out of the target element, wherein: the target element (20) has a peripheral surface which forms a first part of the outer surface of the target element (20); the outer surface of the target element (20) is also formed by a side surface (38) of the target element (20); an extension of the side surface (38) defines a thickness (D) of the target element (20); a peripheral line of the side surface (38) forms a borderline of the peripheral surface; the target (10) has an end face (22), as part whereof the side surface (38) of the target element (20) is exposed for irradiation with particles; and the substrate arrangement (28) is in contact with the peripheral surface.
Patent GB-2585285-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system performing data relocation based on temporal proximity of accesses
Inventor: Sergio Reyes
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2019-01-29
Abstract: A data storage system includes first and second storage devices accessed via first and second hardware channels, respectively. A storage controller receives a first access request requesting access to first data and a second access request requesting access to second data, where both the first data and the second data are accessed via the first hardware channel. In response to detecting receipt of the first and second access requests within a same service window defining a range of temporal proximity, the storage controller records an association of identifiers of the first data and second data requested by the first and second access requests, respectively. The storage controller thereafter migrates the second data accessed by the second access request from the first storage device to the second storage device based on the recorded association, such that the first and second data are available for access via different hardware channels.
Patent GB-2585151-A (GB)
Title: Tubes for medical systems
Inventor: ELMO BENSON STOKS
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2015-09-24
Abstract: A medical tube 200 for breathing gases comprising an elongate film 210 spirally wrapped and bonded with an elongate reinforcing member 220 to form a lumen. The film having an inwardly biased profile between adjacent windings of the reinforcing member, the profile and winding pitch 250 selected to keep the film from protruding into the lumen when the tube is bent. The tube comprising a breathable material wrapped around a more rigid member. The film forming an arc shape AL between windings of the reinforcing member. The film may be formed of a thermoplastic polyurethane with a thickness of 50-200 µm. The tube diameter may be 1-16 mm. The distance between reinforcing member windings and the film profile may be selected to maximise the film between windings without the film extending into the lumen. The tube may roll or lean sideways when under external forces, maintaining a flow of gas.
Patent GB-2600670-A (GB)
Title: Electronics module and wearable assembly
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2020-08-25
Abstract: An electronics module 100 for a wearable article comprises a memory 101 operable to store sensor data obtained from a sensor of or in communication with the electronics module 100. A communicator 103 is operable to transmit sensor data. A processor 105 is operable to retrieve a plurality of samples of historic sensor data in response to the processor determining to transmit historic sensor data. Determining to transmit historic sensor data comprises the processor 105 determining that a request to transmit historic sensor data from an external device has been received by the communicator. The electronics module may further comprise a motion sensor. The communicator may be arranged to receive the request while the external device is in proximity with the electronics module.
Patent GB-2586925-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a composition and the composition formed therefrom
Inventor: TREVOR BEARD
IPC: H01M50/406
Filed: 2019-05-07
Abstract: In an aspect, a method of making a composition, comprising forming a solvent mixture comprising a polymer and a solvent; precipitating the solvent mixture with a non-solvent to form the composition comprising the filler in a fibrillated polymer matrix, wherein the composition is in the form of a particulate and at least one of the solvent and the non-solvent comprises a filler; and separating the composition from the solvent and the non-solvent to isolate the composition. In another aspect, a porous material wherein the filler particles are mechanically bonded together by the polymer and wherein the polymer is present as filaments adhering to and connecting the filler particles across interstitial spaces between the filler particles. In another aspect, a precipitated polymer solution produced by a phase inversion where the majority of the liquids can be mechanically removed.
Patent GB-2601790-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft brake temperature control system
Inventor: Ustav Oza
IPC: B64C25/42
Filed: 2020-12-10
Abstract: An aircraft brake temperature control system (BTCS) 100 and method for controlling a temperature of a brake 220 of a landing gear of an aircraft 200. The system 100 comprises a controller 110 configured to cause at least one fluid moving device (e.g. brake cooling fan BCF 230 on the landing gear; auxiliary fans 231, 232 in landing gear bay) to drive a flow of fluid onto the brake 220 to control the temperature of the brake 220. This is done selectively in one of a plurality of modes, for example modes with different fan speeds and/or fluid flow rates. The mode may be selected based on the measured temperature of the brakes, e.g. using temperature sensor 220S. The controller may control the opening of external air inlet 240 and outlet 250 vents to cause intake into and exhaust of air from an internal environment which includes the brakes. Also claimed is a fluid movement system comprising a controller configured to determine an extent of operation of a powered conveyor (i.e. fan, blower) used to move the fluid by forced convection and to cause the powered conveyor to operate based on whether the aircraft is airborne or on the ground.