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Patent GB-2504850-A (GB)
Title: Knife holder with blade changing apparatus
Inventor: WALTER ROLAND
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 2013-07-15
Abstract: A knife holder 100 with a blade changing apparatus comprising a first blade receptacle 111 defining a cutting position, securing means 130 for securing a blade 201 received in the first blade receptacle, a second blade receptacle 112 defining an output position and ejection means 140 for ejecting the blade from the first blade receptacle. The first and the second blade receptacles are so arranged in the knife holder that a blade ejected from the first blade receptacle can travel by gravity into the second blade receptacle. The first and second blade receptacles may be arranged to be spaced vertically apart. Preferably the knife holder is a microtome including a first external mounting location for a blade supply container, and a second external mounting location for a blade disposal container, where both are arranged to be vertically spaced from one another and horizontally spaced from the first and second blade receptacles respectively. Driver actuation element 304 may convey the blade into the first blade receptacle from the blade supply container and convey a used blade from the second blade receptacle into the blade disposal container, preferably simultaneously.
Patent GB-2516663-A (GB)
Title: Train speed determination
Inventor: MEZ RAM N GARCIA G
IPC: G01P3/80
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: The speed of a train 1 is determined from the output from two vibration sensors 3, 4 at spaced-apart locations a known longitudinal distance d apart inside the same car - or different cars - of the train. The vibration sensors measure vibration during movement of the train; the measured vibration patterns A1, A2 are correlated to identify patterns detected by each sensor relating to a common source; the time difference is determined between measurement of the identified patterns at each sensor; and the time difference is related to the distance between the vibration sensors to determine the speed. The sensors may be located over respective bogies. Weighting may be applied to the sensor outputs. The speed may be combined with an independently determined train speed.
Patent GB-2520540-A (GB)
Title: A removable objective lens arrangement
Inventor: HUFNAGEL LARS
IPC: G02B21/24
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A removable objective lens arrangement 5 comprising a removable plate 30, at least one support device 60, 70 fixed on to the removable plate 30 and an objective lens 40 adjustably mounted within the at least one support device 60, 70. The support device may include a front 60 and back 70 support to hold the front and rear end of the objective lens 40 respectively and the front support 60 could have an adjustable screw 50 to adjust the position of the objective lens 40 and also a spring arrangement. The back support 70 optionally comprises a flexure. The removable plate 30 may also have a translation screw to translate the lens 40 in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the plate 30. The lens arrangement 5 is preferably for use in a microscope with a base plate 10 and fixation devices 20.
Patent GB-2523080-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for starting an engine
Inventor: KEES DONATUS ANDREAS JOSEPHINE
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: An apparatus for starting an engine 11 of a mild hybrid vehicle 5 is disclosed having low and high voltage starting devices 13 and 14 controlled by an electronic controller 10. The low voltage device 13 is a starter motor usable at low temperatures. The high voltage starting device 14 is a belt integrated motor generator usable as a starter to crank the engine whenever possible so as to partially discharge a high voltage battery 18. The high voltage starting device 14 is used as a generator after starting the engine 11 if the exhaust gas temperature needs to be increased to assist with light-off of one or more exhaust gas after-treatment devices 6.
Patent GB-2507920-A (GB)
Title: Box wrench with split gear body and interchangeable drive insert
Inventor: DEDRICKSON RYAN A
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A tool that includes an interchangeable drive head and a split gear body for transmitting torque to the drive head. The compact nature of the split gear body allows for an automatic power means, for example, an electric or air motor, to supply torque through the split gear body into the interchangeable drive head. Further, the interchangeable drive head includes a gear that is positioned around a receiving portion for receiving a head of a workpiece, so that the interchangeable drive head itself is part of the gear assembly. The above structure allows for a compact design while still allowing for an automatic power means to transmit the torque to the workpiece.
Patent GB-2525842-A (GB)
Title: Oil recovery apparatus
Inventor: MCKENNA CARROLE ANNE
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: Cooking oil filtration apparatus 1 configured for positioning above frying apparatus, the apparatus comprising a container 2, the container having side walls and a base. The side walls of the container define an opening and the base of the container is provided with a filtration assembly 4. The filtration assembly comprises a fine mesh filter located between a pair of perforated plates. The filtration assembly may be removable from the container. The container may have a handle at one end and, at the other end, a means of attaching to a fry basket. In use, the apparatus is suspended above a frying apparatus and filtered debris from the frying apparatus is placed in the container. Excess oil then passes through the filtration assembly and falls back into the fryer. A method of using the cooking oil filtration apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2524828-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft comprising a foldable aerodynamic structure and a method of manufacturing a foldable aerodynamic structure for an aircraft
Inventor: ALEXANDER STUART
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: An aircraft wing having a foldable wing tip comprises an inner region 1 and an outer region 3 rotatable relative to the inner region between a flight configuration and a ground configuration. A method of manufacturing a foldable wing comprises the steps of designing the foldable aerodynamic structure by: (i) choosing a desired position of the outer region 3 in the ground configuration; (ii) choosing the path of a cut line 9 separating the inner 1 and outer regions 3; (iii) determining the location and orientation of an Euler axis of rotation 11 about which the outer region would need to rotate, from the flight configuration, to achieve the desired position in the ground configuration; (iv) determining a cut surface 13 separating the inner and outer regions; and (v) iteratively repeating at least some of steps (i) to (iv) until a cut surface 13 is obtained in which the inner and outer regions do not clash when rotating between the flight and ground configurations. The foldable wing tip enables the span of the aircraft to be reduced whilst on the ground to allow operations at airports that might not otherwise be able to accommodate large span aircraft.
Patent GB-2527548-A (GB)
Title: Variable barrier pitch correction
Inventor: MATHER JONATHAN
IPC: G02B30/31
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: Methods are described for calculating the non-periodic display pixel pattern necessary for good viewing properties of a multiple view directional display with a fixed parallax barrier pitch. These methods can also be used to calculate optimum barrier pitch parameters for a display with a re-configurable parallax optic, such as a re configurable parallax barrier, and a fixed pixel assignment, or to calculate hybrid system parameters in a display where the parallax optic (e.g. a parallax barrier) and the pixel assignment are both re-configurable. A first method uses a pixel-by-pixel calculation step, whereby every pixels position relative to the users eyes and the nearest slit of the barrier determines whether the pixel should show left-view or right-view information. This approach may be done for blocks of pixels, but performance is optimal when calculated on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Another method uses a geometrical analysis to calculate a non-integer sub-pixel repeat unit for interlacing. In this approach interlacing starts at a point determined by the users head position relative to the display. The non-integer number ensures that the interlace pattern inserts extra pixels where necessary in order to compensate for the users head position.
Patent GB-2513748-A (GB)
Title: Power conservation by way of memory channel shutdown
Inventor: NACHIMUTHU MURUGASAMY K
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: A method is described that includes deciding to enter a lower power state, and, shutting down a memory channel in a computer system in response where thereafter other memory channels in the computer system remain active so that computer remains operative while the memory channel is shutdown.
Patent GB-2533758-A (GB)
Title: Display tile with increased display area
Inventor: NICO NAAS
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2014-09-15
Abstract: A display tile comprises a frame 2 whose compliance is increased in well determined region to accommodate the different thermal expansions of the frame 2 and one or more substrates 1 to which the frame is fastened by means of a heat activated adhesive tape. The frame 2 comprises a first part 21 which is fastened to substrate 1 via adhesive tape 3, a third part 23, and a second part 22 between parts 21 and 23. Regions of increased compliance comprise a plurality of openings 5 formed in first and second parts of the frame. In an alternative embodiment, regions of increased compliance may comprise a plurality of grooves. The display tile frame may also have regions of increased compliance that will deform to allow different parts of the frame to be brought into contact and glued to the lateral sides of two superimposed substrates when at least one lateral side of one of the substrates is not coplanar with the corresponding lateral side of the other substrate.
Patent GB-2519660-A (GB)
Title: Railway vehicle drive system
Inventor: SHIMADA MOTOMI
IPC: B60L50/13
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A railway vehicle with an engine power generation drive system operates with reduced engine noise at a station platform without restricting the engine power necessary for the drive of the vehicle. The drive system comprises an engine driven power generator that supplies AC current to a first traction converter, which itself supplies DC current to: a second traction converter that controls an electric motor; and to a third traction converter that supplies power to auxiliary apparatus (e.g. air-conditioning). Based on information obtained from the three converters, a control device gives an operating command to reduce power consumption of the auxiliary apparatus, from when the vehicle starts from a station until it departs the station platform. A train information control system detects the starting status of the vehicle, when an entrance door shifts from the open to closed and the rotor frequency (absolute value) of an electric motor calculated by an inverter device shifts from zero to a positive value. The station-platform running distance is calculated and the mileage after the start from the station is calculated by integrating the rotor frequency from the time point of the start from the station. Until the mileage exceeds the station-platform running distance, operation of service equipment is restricted to reduce power consumption.
Patent GB-2521920-A (GB)
Title: Lifting apparatus
Inventor: WALTON TERRY
IPC: B66F7/06
Filed: 2014-11-11
Abstract: A lifting apparatus 10 comprises a ground engaging first support arrangement 12 and an article lifting second support arrangement 22. The second support arrangement 22 moves pivotally relative to the first support arrangement 12 to lift the article, such as a mobility scooter 100. The first and second support arrangements 12, 22 may be L-shaped, each comprising an elongate component 14, 24 and a transverse connecting member 116, 26. The first and second support arrangements 12, 22 may be pivotally connected at the distal ends of the transverse connecting members 116, 26 by pivot member 32. Drive means such as one or more hydraulic rams 42 or screw actuators may pivot the first and second support arrangements 12, 22 relative to one another. A carrying assembly 150 may be pivotally attached to a free end of the elongate component 24 of the second support arrangement 22. A carrying assembly 150 may be a frame 62 with rollers 68 or a platform (82 fig. 6) and may include a locating member or pin 70 for locating the article on the carrying assembly 150. The first support arrangement 12 may include rollers, wheels or castors 56. The elongate component (114 fig. 6) of the first support arrangement 12 may be telescopic. The lifting apparatus 10 may be used to load a mobility scooter 100 into a car 102.
Patent GB-2535432-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing cable lay and connection operations
Inventor: MICHAEL WILSON
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A method of laying and connecting a cable 17 between a first structure 10 and a second structure 12, such as turbine towers or other structures positioned in a body of water, includes the step of connecting a second end laying mechanism on the second structure for engagement with a second end portion of the cable. The second end portion of the cable is then engaged with the second end laying mechanism to form a catenary of cable at one side of the second end laying mechanism between the first and second structures, and a tail section at the other side of the second structure. The height of the second end laying mechanism is then adjusted to allow connection of the second end of the cable to the second structure. The second end laying mechanism may comprise an upturned horn 42 on an elevator member 44, and may be removed from the second structure after use.
Patent GB-2534389-A (GB)
Title: Cable installation method & apparatus
Inventor: COLIN TAYLOR
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 2015-01-21
Abstract: A cable grommet device for use with a wall having first and second spaced leaves has an elongate tubular body 19 for at least one cable to be threaded through, and an integral flange 21 at one end of the tubular body. The device is arranged to guide the cable through first and second holes in the wall. The device may have lines of weakness 25A-25G to allow it to be snapped to the desired length. The flange may include a slot (33, Fig 2C) for the cable, to bring it out at a right angle, and may have a removable cap (39, Fig 8). The device may be used to run a coaxial aerial or satellite dish cable through a cavity wall.
Patent GB-2523650-A (GB)
Title: An improved method for launching a cleaning element
Inventor: BODMAN CHERISH
IPC: F16L55/44
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: A deformable cleaning element 10 is encased within soluble packaging 12 to maintain its deformation. The deformed cleaning element 10 is launched into the bore of a drillpipe, conduit or tubular. Contact with fluids within the bore dissolves the soluble packaging 12 allowing the cleaning element 10 to expand to its original shape. The soluble packaging 12 is preferably applied to the deformed cleaning elements 10 during the passage of the cleaning elements 10 through sequential pairs of mechanical rollers 17 with the space between the rollers 17 of each pair decreasing in size through the sequence. The soluble packaging 12 may be in the form of a film which is soluble in water or in the drilling fluid of the well bore.
Patent GB-2534923-A (GB)
Title: Trace data capture device and method, system, diagnostic method and apparatus and computer program
Inventor: DENNIS STEPHEN COOK
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2015-02-06
Abstract: A data processing system has multiple sources 8 of trace data. The trace data is stored in a trace capture device 6 before being output to diagnostic apparatus 7. The device detects the sources of the trace data stored in the device. The source information can be output to the diagnostic apparatus independently of the trace data. The trace data may be divided into sections. The diagnostic apparatus may request source information for all the trace data or for specific sections of the trace data. The diagnostic apparatus may request that the device only output the section of the trace data containing data from particular sources. The device may extract the source information from the trace data and store it separately 32, 34. The device may aggregate the source information.
Patent GB-2535467-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic pump
Inventor: SEAN GILMOUR
IPC: F04B45/047
Filed: 2015-02-16
Abstract: An acoustically driven pump comprises a chamber 20 having opposed first and second side walls 11, 12, and first and second end walls 13, 14. At least a portion of the first side wall is defined by means for propagating an acoustic wave (e.g. a piezoelectric actuator) within said chamber at a predetermined wavelength in order to generate a standing wave between the first and second side walls. One or more apertures 15, 16 are provided in each of the first and second end walls such that pressure differentials within the chamber adjacent to the aperture(s) caused by the standing wave cause fluid to flow through the aperture(s) in a direction substantially parallel to the first side wall. One or more of the apertures may be tapered, and/or provided with a backflow lip, to provide greater flow resistance in one direction than the other. The chamber may be provided in a further housing, with a region being defined there between.
Patent GB-2524403-A (GB)
Title: Ballast water treatment system
Inventor: FIELD ROBERT
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2015-03-20
Abstract: A ballast water treatment system 14 defines a flow path 20 having an inlet 16 for receiving ballast water and an outlet 18 for discharging ballast water. An ultraviolet (UV) reactor 24, having one or more UV lamp(s) 40, is arranged in the flow path so that ballast water is exposed to UV radiation when flowing through the UV reactor. The UV reactor is configured to induce helical flow of the ballast water around the, or each, UV lamp. A sampling system 30, upstream of the UV reactor and downstream of a filter 22, is configured to divert a sample of ballast water from the flow path to a UV transmittance sensor 32. A controller (28, Fig. 3) sets and adjusts the power of the UV lamp(s) in relation to a signal from the UV transmittance sensor. A flow control valve 38 is arranged between the sampling system and the UV reactor, wherein the controller is configured to communicate with the valve to control the flow rate of ballast water en route to the UV reactor in relation to a signal from the UV transmittance sensor.
Patent GB-2536735-A (GB)
Title: A hand grip for a strike pad
Inventor: BASSIL RICHARDSON
IPC: A63B69/34
Filed: 2015-03-26
Abstract: A hand grip 1 for a strike pad comprises: a base portion 2 having an outer side for positioning against a rear of a strike pad or shield; an attachment means 5, 6 to connect the base portion 2 to the rear of the strike pad or 5 shield; an extension body 3 extending from an inner side of the base portion 2 and configured to be received within the purlicue of a user's hand; and a grip portion 4 extending from the inner end of the extension body 3 so that when the extension body 3 is received within the purlicue of a user's hand, the grip portion 4 extends at least partly over the back of the hand. The hand grip 1 may include a strap 7; the strap may be adjustable and may include hook and loop fastening. A strike pad (8, fig 6) including a plurality of holes (10, fig 6) on a rear surface is also disclosed; the plurality of holes (10) are use to receive a hand grip 1 in a variety of positions.
Patent GB-2541023-A (GB)
Title: Emergency fire escape door lock device
Inventor: CHIH CHUNG CHANG
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: A fire escape door lock device for use with door panel 8 and door frame 9 with a lock mechanism attached to the panel comprising a dead bolt 40 which engages with the frame and locks the door, this is electrically connected to a control device 31 which is in turn electrically connected to a switch 30 disposed in the panel. A press-bar device 1 attached to the door will actuate the switch when depressed and release the lock mechanism via the control device. The device also includes a mechanism allowing the lock to be opened from the exterior side of the door panel. Optionally the press-bar member comprises a cover member (11) is slidably engaged to receptacle 10 with a coupling device which moves towards the receptacle, optionally this cover member actuates a beam (12) towards and selectively actuates the switch. Optionally the coupling device includes a bracket 20 pivotally coupled between the receptacle and cover member to allow the cover member to be moved towards the receptacle. The lock mechanism may optionally include an electro-magnetic device electrically connected to the control device for actuating the dead bolt to lock the door panel to the door frame.
Patent GB-2529599-A (GB)
Title: Rotary die system
Inventor: PUCKETT JOHN
IPC: A61K9/28
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: A rotary die system that includes first and second axially aligned, coacting rotary dies positioned adjacent one another. Each die includes a working surface having a plurality of recesses defined therein. The recesses in the first die are each configured to align with a recess in the second die to form a product cavity upon coaction of the first and second dies. The product cavity is configured to receive a product. Each recess in at least one of the first or second dies includes a pin therein that is configured to puncture a film that at least partially surrounds the product.
Patent GB-2534043-A (GB)
Title: Downhole telemetry systems with voice coil actuator
Inventor: JIANYING CHU
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: Pulse telemetry systems and methods for communicating digital data from a wellbore to a surface unit are presented that include a valve fluidly coupled to drilling fluid. The valve adjusts pressure in a drillpipe to cause pressure transitions within the drilling fluid within the drillpipe to transmit data over the drilling fluid. The valve includes a voice coil actuator for developing the pressure transitions within the drilling fluid. Other systems and methods and are included.
Patent GB-2543864-A (GB)
Title: A shock absorbing horseshoe
Inventor: ANDREW LEACH
IPC: A01L7/02
Filed: 2016-02-19
Abstract: A horseshoe having a shock absorbing Layer 5 formed from a resiliently compressible porous synthetic plastics material. The sock absorbing layer may be in the form of a lattice. The shoe includes a relatively inflexible member 2 that may be metallic. The inflexible member is arranged to sit nearest to the hoof. The shoe may also include a non-porous tread layer 6 for contact with the ground, the tread layer and shock absorbing layer being formed from a single integral piece using a 3D printing process. The shock absorbing layer may comprise a at least one nail hole 5 for fastening the horseshoe to a hoof. The inflexible member may possibly inset within a flexible material. Also discloses is a horseshoe having a body formed from a lattice of compressible synthetic plastics defining internal voids 52.