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Patent GB-2498648-A (GB)
Title: Making an optical waveguide
Inventor: PITWON RICHARD CHARLES ALEXANDER
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: An optical polymer waveguide having an arbitrary refractive index profile is produced by providing first and second input optical beams 108, 110 having a first and second beam intensity profiles respectively. The beams 108,110 are combined to form an output optical beam 116 having an output beam intensity profile. The optical waveguide 300 is formed on a substrate by exposing the optical materials of the waveguide to the output optical beam 116 and curing the optical materials using the output optical beam 116.
Patent GB-2495066-A (GB)
Title: Mobile application traffic optimization
Inventor: LUNA MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: Systems and methods for mobile application traffic optimization are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a distributed proxy and cache system, including, a local proxy on a mobile device for intercepting a data request made via a mobile device, and a proxy server coupled to the mobile device and a content server to which the data request is directed. In one embodiment, the local proxy can forward the data request to the proxy server for transmission to the content server for a response to the data request. In addition, the proxy server sends the data request to the content server independent of activities on the local proxy and notifies the local proxy when changed or different content on the content server is detected for the data request. One embodiment of the distributed proxy and cache system further includes a cache shared between the local proxy and the proxy server and the component on the local proxy and is queried for a locally stored response to the data request prior to the data request being forwarded on to the proxy server.
Patent GB-2497686-A (GB)
Title: Subsea running tool with emergency release
Inventor: ELLISON STUART JAMES
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2011-08-22
Abstract: A running tool for use in the insertion of an object such as a casing hanger (4) into a subsea well comprises a body (2) and a hollow mandrel (8) moveable within the body. Engagement dogs (3) are supported within the body and are moveable to engage the object (4), the mandrel having a first part (9) and a transition part (10), the transition part being shaped to cause outward movement of the dogs when the mandrel is in a given position within the body and to allow movement of the dogs for positions of the mandrel spaced form the given position. The tool has an emergency release feature wherein the transition part (10) is releaseably attached to the first part by shear pins (13) which shear in response to a sufficient increase in pressure within the mandrel to allow the transition part to separate from the first part (9).
Patent GB-2501165-A (GB)
Title: Interface detection using a vertical array of time domain reflectometry sensors
Inventor: ZHANG ZINGDONG
IPC: G01F23/284
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: The invention provides a method of and/or apparatus for detecting one or more interfaces in a fluid mixture. A vertical array of TDR sensor components are arranged within the mixture and each sensor is switched to a TDR transmit/receive circuit. Signals from each sensor in the array are then processed to identify the location of the interface(s). A time domain reflectometry (TDR) sensor is claimed comprising a carrier having a curved outer surface, and a pair of substantially parallel conductors mounted on said curved outer surface, said conductors being separated by insulation. An apparatus for determining an interface in a composition is claimed, said apparatus including: a plurality of TDR sensors mounted at known vertical spacings which, in use, is placed within said composition; a controller for activating each of said sensors individually; and a processing facility operable to identify, from signals from said sensors, a location of said interface, said apparatus being characterised in that each sensor includes a pair of substantially parallel conductors separated by insulation, said conductors being mounted on a curved outer surface of a carrier.
Patent GB-2512659-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: SHARMA VIVEK
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: A gateway 14, such as a Home evolved Node B Gateway (HeNB-GW), receives messages from a base station 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, such as a Home evolved Node B (HeNB), and forwards the messages to a communication entity 12, such as a Mobility Management Entity (MME), of a core network 7. The gateway 14 intercepts a message relating to a change of communication cell 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 from a source cell, in which a mobile communication device is located, to a target cell and determines whether the core network 7 needs to be notified of the change of cell. The determination may be based on a number of cell changes that have occurred since messages relating to a change of cell were previously forwarded to the core network 7. When it is determined that the core network needs to be notified, the gateway 14 generates a message for providing information relating to the change of cell to the core network 7 and transmits the message to the communication entity 12 of the core network 7.
Patent GB-2513172-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dosage form and delivery system
Inventor: TICKLE STEPHEN
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2013-04-18
Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form comprising solid and liquid components, the solid component comprising omeprazole as active ingredient and one or more water soluble excipients, wherein the liquid component comprises a surfactant, water and optional further excipients. The water soluble excipient may be a sweetener, preferably isomalt. The surfactant may be Polysorbate 80. Further excipients may include biocides, buffers, antifoaming agents as well as flavourings and other sweeteners and surfactants. The solid and liquid components are kept separate until just before administration where they are mixed. A delivery system is described that holds both components and has release means to release the solid component into the liquid component.
Patent GB-2517922-A (GB)
Title: Train set
Inventor: OGATA HIROMU
IPC: B61D17/10
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: A train set is provided with a lead car 2 and a first intermediate car 3 coupled to the lead car 2. The lead car 2 has a current collector 5 which may be a pantograph placed on a roof and is formed so that its floor height h1 is the same as a top face height of a platform set along the route. The first intermediate car 3 is equipped with a first internal-combustion engine and a first generator GU driven by the first internal-combustion engine to generate electric power and a first traction motor TC driven by electric power collected by the current collector 5 of the lead car 2 or by electric power generated by the first generator GU to generate driving force to make the first intermediate car run 3. A floor 3A of the first intermediate car 3 is formed to be higher than that of the lead car 2A, 2, and its end of the floor 3AA of the first intermediate car 3, which is adjacent to the lead car 2, is formed in a slope shape 3AA so that a height of its end part becomes the same as the floor height 2A of the lead car 2.
Patent GB-2519362-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable vehicle doors
Inventor: COLOSIMO NICHOLAS GIACOMO ROBERT
IPC: B64D7/08
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: A vehicle, typically an aircraft, includes a reconfigurable door 104, 204, 304, 404 having a first surface 106A and a second surface 106B. There is also an arrangement 112, 116, 117 for configuring the door so that in a first configuration at least part of the first surface 106A is external to the vehicle, and in a second configuration at least part of the second surface 106B is external to the vehicle. The first surface 106A and/or the second surface 106B includes at least one device mounting arrangement 108.
Patent GB-2520053-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying an identification label, possession identification system kit, garment, care label and method of providing information relating to an
Inventor: PASSFIELD ANDREW
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: A method of applying an identification label (106, figure 1) to an item of clothing (110, figure 1). Data identifying an owner of the item of clothing is stored 300 in a storage device. The data is then retrieved 302 and used to generate a printing instruction 304 corresponding to a label layout bearing data identifying the owner. The identification data is then printed 308 onto a heat seal label, and the heat seal label is affixed 310 onto a pre-existing care label (108, figure 1) on the item of clothing using a heat seal machine (112, figure 1). The apparatus is intended to aid identification of an individuals clothing within a care home environment. Identifying data may be printed as text, bar-codes, QR-codes or stored on an RFID.
Patent GB-2510282-A (GB)
Title: Report updated threshold level based on parameter
Inventor: ROGERS KEITH
IPC: G06F1/28
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to reporting a first updated threshold level related to a battery. A parameter related to power to be drawn by the computing device for the first OS to enter a hibernate state is monitored. The first updated threshold level are set based on the parameter. The first updated threshold level is reported to the first OS. The first OS is to vary the first battery level threshold based on the first updated threshold level.
Patent GB-2510298-A (GB)
Title: Input device and method for an electronic apparatus
Inventor: SMYTH GREGORY IAN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: The present specification teaches an input device and method for electronic apparatus. The input device can be based on one or more force sensitive input devices, such as force sensitive resistors. The electronic apparatus includes an output device such as a display. A processor is configured to receive input from the input device and to control the display or other output device. In certain implementations, the display is controlled to generate a first graphical object that is associated with an instruction. The processor is configured to generate a second graphical object in response to an input received from the force sensitive input device that corresponds with the instruction.
Patent GB-2528977-A (GB)
Title: Valve adaptor
Inventor: PEARCY ALAN
IPC: F24H9/00
Filed: 2014-08-08
Abstract: A valve adaptor (15, Fig 4b) is suitable for attaching to a flow diverter valve 11 of a combination boiler system 10 so that the flow diverter valve 11 is set in an intermediate position between its normal operating positions. The intermediate position may allow flow in both primary 12 and secondary 13 heat exchanger circuits simultaneously. The valve adaptor (15, Fig 4b) may fit in place of the electric drive motor of the flow diverter valve 11, or it may restrict the movement of a hydraulically driven diverter valve. Power flushing of a combination boiler system 10 is performed with power flushing apparatus and with the system flow diverter valve 11 at a position intermediate its normal operating positions so as to allow fluid flow from the power flushing apparatus simultaneously around both primary 12 and secondary 13 heat exchanger circuits of the combination boiler system 10.
Patent GB-2514052-A (GB)
Title: Multifocal contact lenses and related methods and uses to improve vision of presbyopic subjects
Inventor: BACK ARTHUR
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: Multifocal contact lenses and methods and uses are described. The multifocal contact lenses include an optic zone. The optic zone has an aspheric power profile that provides a near vision refractive power and a distance vision refractive power, and provides an Add power that corresponds to the difference between the near vision refractive power and the distance vision refractive power. The multifocal contact lenses can improve binocular vision of presbyopic subjects by being prescribed such that the non-dominant eye contact lens is over-corrected for distance vision, and both multifocal contact lenses are under-corrected for the Add power requirement of the subject. Batches and sets of multifocal contact lenses are also described.
Patent GB-2530075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to eyewashing
Inventor: SHOLES NEIL
IPC: A61H35/02
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: An eyewash fountain nozzle unit 1 comprising, an eyewash fluid outlet port shaped 2 to define a first eyewash fluid outlet opening 3, a second eyewash fluid outlet opening 4, and a flow constriction eyewash fluid outlet opening 5 between the first and second eyewash fluid outlet openings. The cross-sectional area of the flow constriction opening is less than the cross-sectional area of either of the first and second openings and permits formation of a bridging body (e.g. a "web", 17 Fig 3) of eyewash fluid between respective upwardly directed eyewash fluid discharge streams formed by the first and second openings. The first and second openings may be arranged symmetrically about the flow constriction opening. Fluid diverger spokes 6 may be used and may be a wedge shape. The openings may be in the form of a labyrinth slot (22 23 Fig 5-7) with a constriction opening (24). The constriction outlet restricts the flow of water directed at the nose of the user. A method of washing human eyes is also claimed using the above apparatus.
Patent GB-2520429-A (GB)
Title: Thermally assisted MRAM
Inventor: ANNUNZIATA ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: H01L43/08
Filed: 2014-11-05
Abstract: A thermally assisted magnetoresistive random access memory device (TAS-MRAM) with reduced power for reading and writing; the memory device comprising a tunnel barrier 14 sandwiched between a ferromagnetic sense layer 16 and a ferromagnetic storage layer 12. An antiferromagnetic pinning layer 30 is disposed adjacent to the ferromagnetic storage layer 12. The pinning layer 30 pins a magnetic moment of the storage layer until heating is applied. Either or both of the storage and sense ferromagnetic layers includes a non-magnetic material to reduce the magnetization of the respective layers. The reduction in the storage layer magnetization and sense layer magnetization reduces the magnetostatic interaction between the storage layer and sense layer, resulting in less read/write power. The ferromagnetic materials in the sense and storage layers may include at least one of Co, Fe, Ni, and any alloy including Co, Fe, Ni, whilst the non-magnetic material includes at least one of Ta, Ti, Hf, Cr, Nb, Mo, Zr and any alloy containing Ta, Ti, Hf, Cr, Nb, Mo, Zr. The antiferromagnetic pinning layer may have a diameter less than 250nm based on the reduction in magnetization of at least one of the storage or sense layer. The ferromagnetic storage layer may be formed by sputtering ,chemical vapour (vapor) deposition CVD or physical vapour deposition PVD , and may involve co-sputtering the ferromagnetic and non magnetic material, or forming multi-layers of ferromagnetic and non magnetic material. The ferromagnetic sense layer may also be formed by co-sputtering of ferromagnetic and non magnetic material or forming multilayers of the two materials. An alternative embodiment (figures 7A/B) comprises a tunnel barrier layer 14 sandwiched between a ferromagnetic storage layer 16 and a synthetic antiferromagnetic storage layer 12, which includes a first ferromagnetic storage layer 11 adjacent to the tunnel barrier layer and a non magnetic coupling layer 15 sandwiched between the first ferromagnetic storage layer 11 and a second ferromagnetic storage layer 13. The alternative structure further allows for a relative increase in the thickness of the first ferromagnetic layer 11.
Patent GB-2517880-A (GB)
Title: Coordinate measurement machines with removable accessories
Inventor: KRETSCHMER KLAUS
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine for measuring the coordinates of an object in space is provided. The AACMM includes a base and a arm portion having an opposed first end and second end. The arm portion includes a plurality of connected arm segments, each arm segment including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. An electronic circuit is provided that receives the position signal from the at least one position transducer. A probe member is disposed is coupled to the first end. A noncontact measuring device is coupled to the probe member, the device having an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and is configured to determine a distance to an object based at least in part on the propagation time of the emitted and reflected light beams.
Patent GB-2519257-A (GB)
Title: Magnetometer for medical use
Inventor: VARCOE BENJAMIN THOMAS HORNSBY
IPC: G01R33/34
Filed: 2013-07-01
Abstract: A medical magnetometer (10) comprising one or more induction coils (2) for detecting a time varying magnetic field of a region of a subject's body, such as the heart. Each coil has a maximum outer diameter of 4 to 7 cm, and a configuration such that the ratio of the coil's length to its outer diameter is at least 0.5, and the ratio of the coil's inner diameter to its outer diameter is 0.5 or less. Each induction coil (2) is coupled to a respective detection circuit comprising a low impedance pre-ampiifier (3), a low pass filter (5), a notch filter (6) to remove line noise, and an averaging element (7). Each detection circuit produces an output signal (9) for use to analyse the time varying magnetic field of the region of the subject's body.
Patent GB-2538218-A (GB)
Title: System and method for compressing data using asymmetric numeral systems with probability distributions
Inventor: Daniel Leo Greenfield
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: A data compression method using the range variant of Asymmetric Numeral Systems, rANS, to encode a data stream, where the probability distribution table(s) used is constructed using a Markov model. A plurality of probability distribution tables may be used each constructed from a subset of the data stream and each used to encode another subset of the data stream. The probability distribution table may comprise a special code (or escape code) which marks a temporary switch to a second probability distribution table for transitions or symbols that cannot be encoded using said probability distribution table. The probability distribution table itself may be stored in a compressed format. The data stream may be information containing gene sequences or related information.
Patent GB-2526431-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated signs
Inventor: BARKER ALLISTER
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 2015-04-09
Abstract: A portable illuminated sign comprises a stencil or transparency 6, a light guide panel 8 and a base compartment 5. A line of LEDs along the top of base compartment illuminate the light guide panel. A frame 3 of a casing 2 overlies the display area and a backing support 9. The LEDs transmit light into the panel 8 through the bottom edge of a transparent-plastics sheet (12; Fig. 4) which has a density and consequent light Â­transmissivity that increases with distance from the LEDs, and which has a rough rear face 13 for refracting light to illuminate the display area. The refracted light is augmented by light reflected back into the sheet by reflector sheets (14, 15; Fig. 4). The sign may be held in a pocket provided on an item of clothing, in particular a high visibility jacket, to improve the wearers visibility and provide a warning.
Patent GB-2521971-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cycle ball activated circulation tool with flow blocking capability
Inventor: ALI MOHSEN
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: A valve and method of use wherein the valve includes a housing having an axial flowbore defined along its length. A lateral fluid flow port is disposed through the housing. A piston sleeve is disposed within the flowbore and is selectively moveable to block flow through the lateral flow port. The valve can be moved between operating positions wherein flow through the lateral flow port is blocked or allowed and axial flow through the flowbore is blocked or permitted.
Patent GB-2542774-A (GB)
Title: Denoising and/or zooming of inspection images
Inventor: NAJIB GADI
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: Method of denoising inspection images comprising a plurality of pixels, the method comprising: receiving an inspection image generated by an inspection system configured to inspect one or more containers, the inspection image being corrupted by a Poisson-Gaussian noise and a variance of the noise being non-constant in the plurality of pixels, and denoising the received inspection image by applying, to the inspection image, a variance-stabilizing transformation for transforming the variance of the noise into a constant variance in the plurality of pixels, wherein the variance-stabilizing transformation is based on a descriptor associated with the angular divergence of the inspection radiation and the Poisson-Gaussian noise. The variance-stabilising transformation may be an Anscombe transformation and the noise removal may further comprise applying a Gaussian based noise elimination filter to the transformed image and applying an inverse transform to the denoised image. The method may also comprise zooming the image.
Patent GB-2529343-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous Composition for cleaning or removing coatings
Inventor: CHIVERS IVOR MICHAEL
IPC: C11D1/78
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: An aqueous composition for cleaning surfaces, for removing coatings from surfaces, or for plasticising or softening coatings or other surface-adhered materials prior to stripping or mechanical removal thereof from the surface, comprises a trialkyi or triaryl phosphate, a dibasic or tribasic carboxylic acid ester, and greater than 80% by weight of water. The composition is useful in removing grease, waxes, oil, resins, tar, ink, magic marker ink, paint (including spray-paint), varnish, lacquer, stains (including wood staining compositions applied to a wooden surface), dirt, mould or foodstuffs from surfaces.
Patent GB-2539740-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to communicatively couple three-wire field devices to controllers in a process control system
Inventor: KLAUS ERNI
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2016-01-07
Abstract: A terminal block with two interfaces. The first interface 300 having three termination point 306 to terminate each wire of a 3-wired field device. The second interface to removable receive a first termination module 124a that communicates with the field device in a first communication protocol and communicates with a controller via a shared bus of a termination panel using a second communication protocol different to the first protocol. There is also an apparatus disclose which comprises a plurality of baseplates on a termination panel comprises a shared bus; a terminal block communicatively couples to a first one of the baseplates, a terminal block to removably receives a first termination module which converts from one communications protocol to another different protocol, and the first interface for terminating the wires from a three-wired field device. The first termination module may be swapped with second termination module allowing for communication to the different field device with a different protocol. The termination block may also have a fuse 312 and the field devices may be discrete input field devices.