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Patent GB-2514780-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for performing local transactions
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVE
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: A method of performing a transaction using a first computing device 1a and a second computing device 1b comprises establishing a local data connection 13 between first device 1a and second device 1b. An amount to transfer is identified (32, Fig 3), a first account is identified (33) at first device 1a and a second account is identified (33) at second device 1b. One or more credentials are provided (34) at first device 1a, and encrypted and authenticated transaction data is sent for value transfer between first and second account providers. Confirmation of the completed transaction is provided (35) to first device 1a and second device 1b. This method may be used for person-to-person or peer-to-peer financial transactions in real time, and the devices 1a, 1b may be mobile phones. The network connection may be a Near Field Communication (NFC) connection, and the connection may be initiated by tapping the phones together.
Patent GB-2515580-A (GB)
Title: Superhard constructions & methods of making same
Inventor: KASONDE MAWEJA
IPC: C04B35/626
Filed: 2013-06-30
Abstract: A method of forming a polycrystalline superhard construction comprising: preparing a metastable solid solution to form a catalyst-binder mixture by mechanically alloying a first mass comprising a source of elemental carbon and a second mass of a catalyst comprising an elemental metal powder or metal alloy powder, the first mass comprising between 3 wt% to 15 wt% of source of elemental carbon, and the second mass comprising between 85 wt% to 97 wt% catalyst powder. The catalyst-binder mixture is mixed with a mass of superhard particles to form a green body which is then treated at a pressure of around 5.5 GPa or greater and a temperature to sinter together the grains of superhard material to form a polycrystalline superhard construction comprising a superhard phase and a binder phase, an amount of the superhard phase precipitating in part in the binder phase during the step of sintering. Preferably the source of elemental carbon comprises graphite and/or amorphous carbon powder. Preferably the elemental metal powder or metal alloy powder comprises one or more of the metals cobalt, iron, manganese, nickel, platinum, or ruthenium.
Patent GB-2519132-A (GB)
Title: Disposable photometric measurement tip
Inventor: TRAU DIETER
IPC: G01N21/85
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A disposable photometric measurement tip or probe comprises a capillary filling channel (g) having an opening (h) at a distal end of the polymer tip. The tip also comprises a waveguide channel acting as an optical input coupling and a waveguide channel acting as an optical output coupling, each of the waveguide channels having an opening (b), (c) at a proximal end of the polymer tip. The capillary filling channel (g) and the two waveguide channels are connected to each other at a point (f). The tip body (d) is typically made from a glass or a polymer which may have a refractive index lower than 1.33. The filling and waveguide channels may have different shapes such as bends or may be folded to achieve a longer length. The capillary filling channel and the waveguide channel may be the same. At least one prism or reflective surface may be used to guide the light. A system comprising the disposable photometric tip may be operable to perform photometric, fluorometric, nephleometric or refractive index measurements.
Patent GB-2507930-A (GB)
Title: Wireless network re-entry systems and processes
Inventor: LI HONGGANG
IPC: H04W4/70
Filed: 2012-03-27
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a fast network re-entry system that optimizes the network re-entry and bandwidth request process for wireless communications between a base station and a mobile or fixed station. In one embodiment a mobile station, in idle mode, transmits a single communication, including both control information and bandwidth request information, to a base station. The communication may proceed via an uncontested communication slot. Other embodiments are described herein.
Patent GB-2514696-A (GB)
Title: Riser cutting tool
Inventor: WILIE CURTIS LEN
IPC: E21B29/12
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: A method of separating a riser, comprising providing a riser having an inner and an outer surface, a circumference of said outer surface, a longitudinal axis and a first end and a second end; radially surrounding said riser with an explosive shaped charge material, wherein said shaped charge explosive material is capable of generating a high-velocity plasma jet in response to an activation signal, and wherein said explosive material comprises an electrically conductive layer; transmitting said activation signal to said explosive material; generating said high-velocity plasma jet; and separating said riser into a first portion comprising said first end and a second portion comprising said second end when said high-velocity plasma jet penetrates said outer surface of said riser and exits said inner surface of said riser.
Patent GB-2525277-A (GB)
Title: Vibration-reducing structure for compressing diaphragm pump
Inventor: CAI YING LIN
IPC: F04B53/00
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: A compressing diaphragm pump features a pump head body 60 and a diaphragm membrane 70. The pump head body includes, preferably three, operating holes and a first curved vibration-reducing positioning structure 65 circumferentially disposed around the upper side of each operating hole. The diaphragm membrane includes, preferably three, equivalent piston acting zones and second curved vibration-reducing position structures 77 situated at positions corresponding to the positions of the first curved vibration-reducing positioning structures. The first positioning structures in the pump head body, which may be grooves, slots, perforations, or protrusions, mate with the corresponding second positioning structures in the diaphragm membrane, which may be protrusions, grooves, slots, or perforations, to reduce the moment arm L2 generated during pumping by movement of the diaphragm membrane, thereby generating less torque to decrease the strength of vibrations and vibration noise.
Patent GB-2526679-A (GB)
Title: A hoist and stander apparatus
Inventor: BYRON KIERAN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2015-04-09
Abstract: A hoist and stander apparatus 100 for infirm persons such as elderly or disabled people, the apparatus comprises a boom 102 mounting a jib 118; the boom being connected to a chassis 104 which comprises a pair of ground-engaging legs 108; the boom is pivotably connected to the jib and to the chassis so that the hoist and stander apparatus can be folded by rotating the jib relative to the boom and then rotating the boom and jib relative to the chassis. The ground engaging legs 108 may be rotated from an in parallel position to a splayed open position to increase the stability of the apparatus. The chassis may comprise a kneepad 136 that can be attached to the apparatus and a footplate 140 that may be mounted intermediate the legs of the chassis when the apparatus is to be used as a stand aid. An actuator 122 may be used to raise and lower the free ends of the jib relative to the chassis and a sling may be connected to the apparatus via hooks 132.
Patent GB-2535815-A (GB)
Title: An insulating panel and a construction on a structural element of a building
Inventor: RICHARD LEE
IPC: E04C2/38
Filed: 2015-05-27
Abstract: An insulating panel 200 comprising a first insulating portion 20 formed of a first material for positioning between two adjacent structural beams (11a, 11b, Fig. 2), and a second insulating portion 25 formed of a second material with different properties to the first material. The second insulating portion is connected to the first insulating portion and positioned over one of the beams. The first material may have a lower thermal conductivity than the second material. The second material may have a higher compressive strength than the first material. The first portion may have a recess 20b in its edge opposite the second portion, which receives an edge of an adjacent panel. The panel may be formed of an insulating polymer such as expanded polystyrene. Also provided is an insulating panel comprising first 20 and second 25 insulating portions wherein the first insulating portion is fixed to the second insulating portion by means of an indentation 20a in the edge of one of the portions which receives a corresponding extended portion 25a of the other portion.
Patent GB-2524430-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive span control
Inventor: MANI SENTHIL KUMAR
IPC: H04N21/6437
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A method of receiving data, such as Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP) packets, comprising: receiving data packets at a buffer, each data packet being identifiable by a sequence number that identifies an order for packets in a media stream; receiving (forward) error correction (FEC) packets 501, each packet being associated with one or more sequence numbers 502 and being for use in correcting data packets identifiable by those sequence numbers; determining a subset of error correction packets which are associated with sequence numbers that are missing from the sequence numbers of the data packets at the buffer and identifying the determined subset in a data structure (i.e. FEC packet matrix/table); processing the data structure so as to remove 507, 509, from the data structure (i.e. mask out from the FEC packet matrix), identifiers of one or more error correction packets associated with sequence numbers of data packets that are unsuitable for correction; and identifying, from the processed data structure, an error correction packet or a combination of error correction packets for generating a missing data packet. Data packets that are unsuitable for correction may be those that have already been played out or those that are too late to play out and are no longer of use.
Patent GB-2541720-A (GB)
Title: ID Holder
Inventor: LUCAS DUNCAN RENEE-CEMMICK
IPC: A45C11/18
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: An ID card holder 10 comprising an elongate body 20 at both ends of which a clip 40 is provided such that, in use, an ID card 100 is insertable against the body and held in place by the clips, the elongate body being of a size and shape to grip the card at discrete points on two opposite sides such that only a portion of the card is obscured by the card holder leaving the remainder of the card unobscured and uncovered to permit swiping of a magnetic strip 110, or reading of a bar code 120, arranged on a surface of the card without the need to remove the card from the holder. The card holder will preferably have a lanyard connection means, which may be a loop, or a magnet and magnetic material. The ID card holder will preferably hold ID cards according to international standard ISO/IEC7810 ID-1, ISO/IEC7810 ID-2 and ISO/IEC7810 ID-3. The clips will preferably have a width in the range of 5mm up to and including 35mm.
Patent GB-2537193-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for the near-eye display of computer generated images
Inventor: ROLF HAINICH
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: The near-eye display device is suitable for virtual or augmented reality AR, and comprises a display 3 positioned close to a user's eye 1 and a preferably concave and partially transparent mirror 4, reflecting and focusing 5 displayed images toward the user's eye to provide a virtual image. The display emits image forming light patterns from its side away from the eye and is at least partially transparent from its other side, allowing for a direct view through the display. This allows for a coaxial rather than the usual off-axis-configuration of the optical image forming elements. The display itself may serve as a second optical element if its surface has a non planar shape. The display may have pixel surfaces of actively emitting OLEDs or may have passive matrix elements illuminated by a projection light.
Patent GB-2531918-A (GB)
Title: Igniter assembly
Inventor: IAN TOON
IPC: F23R3/08
Filed: 2015-09-29
Abstract: An igniter assembly for a combustion system of a gas turbine engine includes an igniter plug 104 having a tip 117 which, in use, is located at an aperture in a wall of a flame-tube 100 of the combustion system such that the tip can provide a spark to ignite an air-fuel mixture within the flame-tube. The igniter assembly further includes an annular igniter boss 114 which locates on the wall of the flame-tube at the aperture to encircle the tip. The igniter boss has a slot 116 formed therein at one side of the tip. An entrance 116a of the slot receives air from outside the flame-tube and an exit of the slot delivers the air as a sheet-shaped flow 118 over the tip. The slot is tapered, preferably between 10 and 30 degrees, such that the thickness of the slot narrows from its entrance to its exit 116b. The slots thickness is defined between opposing surfaces. The first opposing surface may comprise an outer surface of the wall of the flame tube, and a sloping surface of the boss.
Patent GB-2543503-A (GB)
Title: Emergency control of an aircraft
Inventor: MATTHEW FRANK OFFREDI
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: An aircraft emergency control system comprises at least one sensor 104A, 104B, 104C configured to output an electronic signal relating to detection of incapacitation of at least one aircraft crew member. A processor 108 is configured to receive and process the electronic signal to determine whether emergency action is to be taken. A control unit 114 is configured to communicate, in use, a control signal to an avionics system 116 of the aircraft 100 in relation to the emergency action if the processor determines that emergency action is to be taken. The sensor may comprise an imaging device 104A, an audio device 104B or a control device 104C connected to a joystick 105. The processor and control unit form part of an Electronic Standby Pilot (ESP) which may be in secure communication 130 with a remote (ground) station 113.
Patent GB-2532361-A (GB)
Title: Liquid additive for cement resiliency
Inventor: MATTHEW G KELLUM
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: A cement composition including: a hydraulic cement; at least a sufficient concentration of water to form a pumpable slurry with the hydraulic cement; a polymer selected from the group consisting of: (i) a homopolymer of one monomer selected from the group consisting of: N isopropylacrylamide, N propylacrylamide, and N,N diethylacrylamide; (ii) a copolymer consisting of two or more monomers selected from the group consisting of: N isopropylacrylamide, N propylacrylamide, and N,N diethylacrylamide; and (iii) a copolymer comprising: one or more first monomers selected from the group consisting of: N isopropylacrylamide, N propylacrylamide, N,N diethylacrylamide, and any combination thereof; one or more second monomers selected from the group consisting of: acrylamide, an acrylamide derivative other than one of the first monomers, methacrylamide, an N alkylmethacrylamide, N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide, N-vinylformamide, a vinylpyrrolidone, a vinylpyridine, N-vinylcaprolactam, N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide, a styrene sulfonic acid, a styrenesulfonate, a vinylsulfonic acid, a vinylulfonate, and any combination thereof.
Patent GB-2530957-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, systems and methods for dissection and modification of tissues
Inventor: WEBER PAUL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: Apparatus for tissue separation and/or modification. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a tip comprising a plurality of protrusions and at least one lysing element positioned between at least two adjacent protrusions. The apparatus may further comprise a spot coagulator comprising a spot coagulator tip for delivering energy for coagulating a blood vessel during a surgical procedure. The spot coagulator tip may be movable with respect to the plurality of protrusions to allow a surgeon to selectively deliver coagulating energy as desired.
Patent GB-2538606-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine
Inventor: MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: F16C7/06
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: An internal combustion engine with an adjustable compression ratio, having multiple connecting rods 1 which each have a hydraulically adjustable eccentric adjustment device, arranged in a connecting rod bearing eye 2 and/or in a crankpin bearing eye 3, for the adjustment of the connecting rod length, wherein the travel of the eccentric adjustment device can be controlled by a switchover valve 10. Each switchover valve 10 has a pick-off means 14, wherein the switchover valves 10 can be actuated by an actuation device 15. The actuation device 15 has a switching fork 16 for each switchover valve 10 and pick-off means 14. The pick-off means 14 of the switchover valves 10 and the switching forks 16 of the actuation device 15 are oriented relative to one another such that inertial forces acting during driving operation of the vehicle assist the actuation of the switchover valves 10 by the actuation device 15.
Patent GB-2538888-A (GB)
Title: Plating of articles
Inventor: David Matthew James
IPC: C25D15/00
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A method for plating articles is described using both electroplating and electroless plating methodologies. The method comprises: providing a plating solution consisting of a liquid medium, a precursor species suitable for forming a metallic layer on the articles, and a plurality of luminescent particles suspended in the liquid medium. The particles used have at least some of which have a diameter of 10 um or less, wherein the luminescent particles have a D50 distribution, measured using laser light scattering, in accordance with ASTM U0P856-07, of 10 um or less. The articles are located within the plating solution, so that the precursor species forms the metallic layer on the articles and the luminescent particles are deposited within the metallic layer while it is formed. The plating is carried out while the articles are within a receptacle that moves continuously during the process and said receptacle rotates at a constant rate during the entire duration of the plating. Barrel plating may be used to plate the articles which may be coins.
Patent GB-2542691-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor slip detection and control
Inventor: GARETH RIMMINGTON
IPC: F16D7/00
Filed: 2016-08-16
Abstract: A conveyor has sensors 520 to detect the position such as angular rotation position of two components 510, 515 linked by a torque limiting device 505. These sensors are connected to a computer which can calculate the slip angle within the torque limiting device between them and based on this output a signal to control the conveyors drive. The conveyor can be connected to the torque limiting device via a sprocket and chain. The sensors can be proximity sensors and the conveyor can be an armored face conveyor in a mine. The signal can turn off power to a drive motor if the amount of slip exceeds a certain threshold.
Patent GB-2554744-A (GB)
Title: Control panel for a security alarm system
Inventor: COLIN GALBRAITH
IPC: H04W28/22
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: A security alarm system 1 comprises an alarm control panel 2 connected to a network of primary peripheral devices 3 via cables 4. Secondary peripheral devices 5 are connected to the primary peripheral devices 3 via a link 6 which can be a multicore cable or wireless link. The primary peripheral devices 3 can be keypads, expanders or bell boxes. The secondary peripheral devices 5 can be sensors such as motion detectors, shock detectors or contact breakers. (Figure 2 not shown) the control panel 2 contains a processor (10) and network interface (14) where the processor is configured to determine a data rate for transmitting to and receiving from primary peripheral devices 3. The data rate can be determined by measuring a response time of the primary peripheral device 3 via sending a signal from the control panel 2 to the primary peripheral device 3 and receiving a reply. Different data rates can be used for different peripheral devices.
Patent GB-2545087-A (GB)
Title: Ring network system and network node
Inventor: HIDEMASA NAKAI
IPC: H04L12/427
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: A ring network system is a ring network system in which a plurality of nodes 100-1-8 including a blocking node that blocks transfer of a predetermined frame are connected in a ring shape, and when, any one of the plurality of nodes detects a change in a link state with an adjacent node, the node detecting the change transmits a collision frame for inquiring a collision of a blocking node to a current blocking node, and in accordance with a response from the current blocking node, a determination is made which of the nodes is to be a new blocking node, and in a case where the link state with the adjacent node has a higher priority level of blocking than a link state between the current blocking nodes, the node having detected the change transmits a collision frame for inquiring a collision of the blocking node.
Patent GB-2559553-A (GB)
Title: A medicament delivery device
Inventor: RACHEL KOPPELMAN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2017-02-06
Abstract: An autoinjector 10 comprising a syringe 14 moveably located in a housing 12, the syringe 14 having a barrel 16 provided with a stopper 22 moveably mounted therein for separating a first chamber (18, Fig 2) and a second chamber 20; the first chamber being forward of the stopper 2 and configured to receive a medicament, and the second chamber being rearward of the stopper and configured to receive a propellant. The stopper 22 is further moveable in the barrel 16 between a first stopper position and a second stopper position in response to vapour pressure being received in the second chamber 20. Also taught is a biasing mechanism 32 for moving the syringe 14 in the housing 12 between a first syringe position and a second syringe position in response to a reduction in the vapour pressure in the second chamber 20. In the first syringe position, venting of the propellant through a first fluid pathway 60 is permitted while venting through a second pathway 62 is prevented, whereas in the second syringe position, venting of the propellant through the second fluid pathway 62 is permitted. Venting of the propellant serves to retract the syringe within the housing.
Patent GB-2559735-A (GB)
Title: Smart door apparatus
Inventor: ISAMELDIN OMAR ALI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2017-02-09
Abstract: A smart door apparatus 10 comprising a door 14 having an image capture device 22 mounted at or adjacent to an external side of the door which is arranged to image a person at the external side of the door. It also comprises a display which is in communication with the image capture device to display an image of the person at the external side of the door to a user of the smart door apparatus. It also comprises an identity verification circuit which is able to provide verification information to the user of the smart door apparatus regarding the identity of the person at the external side of the door. Preferably the identity verification circuit comprises a biometric sensor such as a fingerprint sensor, thermal imaging sensor, an iris scanner and/or facial recognition sensor. Preferably there is an aerial drone comprising a camera associated with the smart door. Preferably there is an environmental sensor such as a temperature, radiation, earthquake, air quality or water level sensor. Another aspect of the invention comprises a door with a lock, where actuation of the deadbolt of the lock results in the generation of an alert signal.