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Patent GB-2497220-A (GB)
Title: Seat apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: THOMSEN KELLY
IPC: B60N2/24
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: A seat apparatus for a vehicle comprises a seat section 36 having a seating surface 37 for supporting the buttocks of an occupant, a backrest section 38 for supporting the back of the occupant, the seat apparatus being adjustable between at least one sitting position, in which the seating surface 37 extends substantially horizontally, and at least one standing position, in which the seating surface 37 extends substantially vertically and in which the backrest section 38 is adjusted in a higher position than in the sifting position, wherein the seat apparatus comprises, at least one first actuator 17 for adjusting the seat section 36 and at least one second actuator 7 for height-adjusting the backrest section 38 between the sitting position and the standing position.
Patent GB-2501612-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic field sensing probe with improved directional response
Inventor: JACOB SURESH GEORGE
IPC: G01R29/08
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: A magnetic field sensing probe comprises a ferromagnetic material 120, a sense coil 135, and an electromagnetic shielding can 110 with an open end 114. The ferromagnetic material comprises a base portion 121, a coil portion 125 and at least one flux portion 122, 123 extending from the base portion. The sense coil 135 comprises windings that encircle the coil portion 125 about an axis 136. The sense coil is rotationally orientated with the axis 136 of the sense coil windings directed through the open end 114. An electrically conductive cap 115 may be provided over the sense coil. Several similar sensors may be combined in an array. The sensor responds most strongly to fields aligned with the axis and passing through the opening in the shielding can. The sensor can be used in electromagnetic compatibility testing to identify components in a device that cause excessive stray fields.
Patent GB-2515483-A (GB)
Title: Cooled Thermocouple
Inventor: EWING JAMES
IPC: G01K13/02
Filed: 2013-06-24
Abstract: A cooled thermocouple arrangement 1, particularly for use to sense the temperature of gases in an engine such as a jet engine, includes a thermocouple 2 comprising two wires (3,4) joined at a first sensing end 5 to define a hot thermocouple function. At least a portion of the wires (3,4) are in thermal communication with a cooling arrangement, and the cooling arrangement has an inlet 14 for coolant and an outlet 15 for coolant. The thermocouple probe arrangement 1 includes a first inlet temperature sensor (21) for determining the temperature of the coolant as it enters the cooling arrangement, and a flow rate sensor (20) for determining the flow rate of coolant passing through the cooling arrangement. The thermocouple probe arrangement includes connectors for connecting the outputs from the thermocouple 2, first inlet temperature sensor (21) and the flow rate sensor (20) to a correction data processor (23) whereby the data processor can correct the temperature sensed by the thermocouple to take account of the effect of the cooling arrangement. The cooling jacket 12 includes a pair of concentric tubes (16,17) defining a return coolant circuit from the end of the probe proximal the connectors (8), to a portion of the probe distal from the connectors, and then back to the proximal end (8) of the probe, and the portion of the thermocouple probe containing the sensing end 5 of the thermocouple projects from the distal end of the cooling jacket 12.
Patent GB-2516295-A (GB)
Title: Keypad
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: A keypad comprises a support 16 adapted, in use, to overlie but be spaced apart from part of a touch screen 14 of a device 12, the support 16 carrying a plurality of keys 18, each ofwhich is movable relative to the support 16, being moveable between a raised, rest position and a depressed position, biasing mean being provided to urge each key towards its rest position, each key 18 carrying a pad 20 which, when the key occupies its depressed position, contacts the surface of the touch screen 14. The support is capable of being moved relative to the device between an in use position in which it overlies the touch screen and a stowed position in which it does not obstruct the touchscreen. The support may be moved between these positions in a number of ways, for example by sliding or by being removed from the device. However, it is preferred that the support be pivotally mounted (via a double hinge) relative to the device. Conveniently, the support is located behind the device when in its stowed position.
Patent GB-2527725-A (GB)
Title: LED display screen
Inventor: LU CHEN
IPC: G09F9/302
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: An LED display screen. The display screen is provided with a high-power LED lamp, so that a novel LED display screen integrating the high-power lamp and a display screen is formed. The display screen comprises a display module, a mounting frame, and a power sub-control box. The display screen is characterized in that the high-power LED lamp is mounted on the display module, and the display module and the power sub-control box are mounted on a metal frame to form the display screen. A driving power source, a signal receiving card, a signal transfer board, a quick connector, and the like are mounted in the power sub-control box. A highly-efficient connecting piece used for rapid connection and integration in the process of mounting the display screen is mounted on the mounting frame. According to the solution, the display screen is simple in structure, light in weight, and convenient and rapid to mount, and has a brilliant display effect.
Patent GB-2518390-A (GB)
Title: Paint holder
Inventor: BETSY EMMA JANE
IPC: B44D3/14
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: A paint holder that consists of an L-shaped frame having horizontal 2 and vertical 3 surfaces, a paint aperture/holder 1 located in the horizontal surface and attachment means 6 to secure the side vertical face to a person. The device may preferably have a means to secure one or more paint brushes through the use of a clip 5A, B. The means of attachment 6 to secure the horizontal surface to a person may consist of one or more slots and preferably be of an ergonomic design.
Patent GB-2507191-A (GB)
Title: Remote key encryption key management in a collaborative cloud based environment
Inventor: KIANG ANDY
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2013-10-17
Abstract: Content item 402 indicated by content request 401 is encrypted using a CEK (content encryption key) 404. The CEK is encrypted using a local KEK (key encryption key), e.g. at server 100 (fig. 1). A reason code is determined which enumerates the reason for the request. A remote key encryption request 406 is initiated, typically to a remote key service engine 420 at a client 102 (fig. 1), which includes the once-encrypted KEK and the reason code. Preferably, a twice-encrypted key, encrypted with a remote KEK, is returned in response and stored locally 415 with the local and remote KEKs and encrypted data item 403. Subsequent access (see fig. 4B) to the item identifies a reason code which enumerates the reason for that request. The twice-encrypted key is accessed from the data store and a remote key decryption request initiated which includes the twice-encrypted key, reason code and remote KEK. Preferably, the once-encrypted key, decrypted using the remote KEK, is returned in response and decrypted locally using the local KEK. The CEK can then be used to decrypt the item. A remote key request is accepted or rejected based on a set of preconfigured rules and the reason.
Patent GB-2520260-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for control of switched reluctance motors
Inventor: BARRASS PETER
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 2013-11-12
Abstract: A short pitched switched reluctance motor (SRM) is controlled by applying a first positive voltage to a winding L2 and a second opposite negative voltage to the same winding L2, the second being applied during the first. The positive pulse and negative pulse may be centre aligned. Current may thereby be driven first in one direction and then in a second direction through the winding L2, and the direction of current flow through the coil L2 may be in a first direction for one cycle of the motor and in the second direction for a subsequent cycle of the SRM. The voltages may be controlled by a symmetric bridge 10. Also disclosed is controlling an SRM by applying current to a winding L2 in alternating opposite directions. This may reduce the power flowing through circuit components and safely enable a lower rating for the circuit elements. The system may also reduce torque ripple, by reversing current direction at the frequency of the torque ripple.
Patent GB-2512977-A (GB)
Title: Impression tool and methods of use
Inventor: MANSON DAVID JOHN COPELAND
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: An impression tool 10 for providing an impression of an object in a borehole. The tool comprises a block 12 held by a gripper 14. The block 12 comprises a plurality of discrete elements that deform or move so as to create an impression of an impacted object. In use, the tool 10 is impacted on an object such that an impression is formed in the block 12. In a preferred embodiment, the block 12 is formed from a knitted wire mesh, fig 9.
Patent GB-2522656-A (GB)
Title: Improved syringe for autoinjector device
Inventor: CAMMISH NEIL
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: A syringe 10 for use in an autoinjector, the syringe comprising a barrel 12 having a front outlet 12a, an open rear end 12b, and a tubular body 12c extending between the front outlet and open rear end. The tubular body has an internal diameter D1 and defines a volume for containing medicament, and the open rear end has a diameter D2 substantially equal to or greater than the internal diameter of the tubular body. The syringe further comprises a polymeric elongate plunger rod 16 having a stopper 18 at a forward end and a resilient outer layer 20 along the length of the elongate plunger rod. The elongate plunger rod is disposable within the barrel such that the stopper seals against the inside of the tubular body and is slidable therein by axial translation of the plunger rod in the barrel. The resilient outer layer can be sleeve, coating or overmoulded layer that may comprise of an elastomeric material such as silicone. The resilient layer acts to strengthen the rod and can minimize the risk of the plunger rod deforming and contacting the tubular body under a high load from a driving member.
Patent GB-2507684-A (GB)
Title: Preventing drivers of vehicle from sending text messages
Inventor: OSANN ROBERT JR
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2010-12-03
Abstract: Methods are described to track and either warn of, or disable, text messaging (SMS, MMS, email, etc) while driving a moving vehicle. The position / location and speed / velocity of a user's cell phone 101 are compared with that of a registered master phone 102 and also compared with a minimum disable threshold speed. If the position and speed track / follow that of a position envelope 104 of the master phone, it is assumed that the user is a passenger and not a driver, and texting is enabled for that user. Texting at speed is disabled for a master phone. The master phone user is assumed to be the driver of the vehicle, which may include public transport, such as buses or trains, and may utilise a different service provider than a passenger. Information parameter measurements such as cell phone position, velocity, and direction of travel are time stamped and then passed between service providers or alternately made available to other service providers by way of a central database. Alternately, mobile phone users who are determined likely to be texting while driving may be sent a warning text message without disabling their texting capability.
Patent GB-2524027-A (GB)
Title: Position monitoring system
Inventor: FRANK PETER
IPC: G01P1/00
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring displacement of an object over time is provided, which comprises a contact point 11 for contacting the object (railway sleeper 13) being monitored and means (in casing 9) for converting movement of the contact point in response to displacement of the object being monitored into a corresponding rotational movement (via pulley wheel means 31) . The rotational movement is then measured to generate a signal indicative of the displacement of the object see magnet 53 and Hall effect chip 27 (figures 2, 4 and 5).
Patent GB-2514452-A (GB)
Title: Cavity acoustic tones suppression
Inventor: PATIENCE DAVID EUAN
IPC: F15D1/12
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A cavity system for the suppression of acoustic tones that tends to increase the thickness 28 of the shear layer 22 is provided. The cavity system comprises: a cavity 2 and a plurality of rods 4, for example between two and six rods. The rods 4 are positioned in the proximity of a leading edge 14 of the cavity 2 and extend across at least a part of a width of the cavity 2 at a perpendicular or oblique angle to the actual or intended flow direction 6. One or more of the rods 4 may be positioned further along the flow direction 6 compared to one or more of the other rods 4, for example to provide a zig-zag pattern of rod positions. One or more flow alteration elements 34, 38, for example channels 34 passing through the rods 4 and/or protrusions 38 extending from the rods 4, may be provided on one or more of the rods 4.
Patent GB-2515378-A (GB)
Title: Evaporative cooler apparatus and method
Inventor: BERESFORD ALAN
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: An evaporative cooler comprises a housing 2 having an evaporative-cooling chamber 14, an air-mixing chamber 36 located above the evaporative-cooling chamber, and a fan chamber 8 located above the air-mixing chamber. A first inlet 10 in a wall (12, fig 2) of the housing communicates ambient air drawn from outside a system space (fresh external air) and is delivered into the evaporative-cooling chamber. The evaporative-cooling chamber contains an evaporative cooling element 16, 18 arranged such that the ambient air passes through the element before entering the air-mixing chamber. A second inlet 38 in a wall (30) of the housing communicates air drawn from the system space (return / recirculated air) and opens through a variable damper 40 into the air-mixing chamber. A fan 4 at an outlet 6 of the fan chamber draws air through the housing and delivers it to the system space. A controller responsive to a temperature in the system space controls a water supply to the evaporative-cooling element, the variable damper and the fan in order to control an air temperature in the system space. The evaporative cooler is installed in the system space, which may be a data centre.
Patent GB-2517564-A (GB)
Title: Advances in gas and simulated gas lighting
Inventor: HARPER BRIAN MICHAEL
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: A lantern which can be a gas burner or an LED lamp comprising reflectors inside the lantern. The lantern preferably has a monitoring and control system which actively monitors and controls energy consumption. There is also preferably the ability to recover energy from the heat to recharge the internal batteries. The lantern also preferably has a light diffusing dome to equally disperse light form the LEDs and means for reproducing sound and visual patterns of a gas lantern in LED lanterns. There is also included a method of converting a gas lantern into an LED lantern using a device that can be retrofitted.
Patent GB-2515229-A (GB)
Title: Print media guide
Inventor: LUEDEMAN TIMOTHY JACOB
IPC: B41J13/10
Filed: 2012-04-10
Abstract: In one example, a media guide for use in a printer having a print bar and a print zone adjacent to the print bar includes a movable blocker downstream from the print zone along a media path and movable though a range of motion to block print media from leaving the media path when exiting the print zone.
Patent GB-2533288-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical connector and circuit breaker provided with mechanical connector
Inventor: PAULUS GEUSENDAM
IPC: H01R24/00
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A mechanical connector for high and low voltages, comprising a first connector part with a first end having a cavity 31and a second connector part with a first end 32 having a cross section adapted to the cavity of the first connector part. The inner dimensions of the cavity correspond with the outer dimensions of the cross section to provide a slide fit and an electrical connection between the outer circumference of the cross section and the inner circumference of the cavity. A thermally conductive, electrically insulating layer 33 is arranged between and in contact with the end face of the second connector part and the bottom of the cavity of the first connector part. The invention also relates to a circuit breaker (1, figure 1) with such a mechanical connector.
Patent GB-2519453-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical compression system
Inventor: BAHAR BAMDAD
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: An electrochemical compressor Includes one or more electrochemical cells through which a working fluid flows, and an externa! electrical energy source electrically connected to the electrochemical cell. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode connected to the electrical energy source; a cathode connected to the electrical energy source; an ion exchange.membrane disposed between and in electrical contact with the cathode and the anode to pass an eiectrochemicaliy motive material of the working fluid from the anode to the cathode, the ion exchange membrane comprising polar ionic groups attached to nonpolar chains; and a non-aqueous solvent comprising polar molecules, the polar molecules of the non-aqueous solvent being associated, with and electrostatically attracted to the polar ionic groups of the ion exchange membrane.
Patent GB-2535163-A (GB)
Title: Pump lubricant supply systems
Inventor: OLIVER JAMES RUDGE
IPC: F16N7/12
Filed: 2015-02-09
Abstract: A pump lubricant supply system 118 has a lubricant reservoir 122, 124 and at least one contactor 132 to engage a lubricant transfer device provided on a rotor shaft of a pump to transfer lubricant from the lubricant reservoir to the lubricant transfer device via the at least one contactor. The lubricant reservoir includes at least a first reservoir portion 122 which is a wick formed of a first elongate strip of porous material wound to define a first lubricant container body having a longitudinal axis that extends transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate strip. Preferably one end of the elongate strip extends across a through hole at the inner periphery of the lubricant reservoir to form the contactor.
Patent GB-2535225-A (GB)
Title: A fan
Inventor: JASON RYAN KING
IPC: F04D29/70
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A fan assembly, eg a desk, tower or pedestal fan, comprises a body 12 having an air inlet 22 and an air outlet and means, eg an impeller, for generating an air flow through the body. A nozzle 16 is provided for receiving the air flow from the body 12 and for emitting the air flow. A filter 14, eg a removable tubular barrel-type filter, is located upstream from the air inlet 22 and is supported on an upwardly facing surface of a seat, eg an annular flange 54, on the body 12. Sealing means 56, (130, figs.4,5a) form a seal between the filter 14 and the body 12 to define a flow path between the downstream surface of the filter 24 and the air inlet 22. The body 12 may comprise a main body section 50 and lower section 52. The sealing means may comprise a lower annular seal 56 around the main body section 50 at its junction with the flange 54, and an upper annular seal (130, figs.4,5a) on the base of the nozzle 16.
Patent GB-2525483-A (GB)
Title: Control module unit for services systems for a vehicle
Inventor: IBRAHIM YAKENTIM M
IPC: H01R25/14
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A cabin service system 10 includes a control module unit 12 mechanically coupled to a pair of power rails 28, within a power rail system 18, to provide electrical power to the control module unit. The control module 12 is communicatively coupled to at least one control panel 14 and to a plurality of cabin services 16a-16f to provide control of them. The control module unit may include a plurality of communication ports 24, and a plurality of relays 34 coupled to at least one communication port of the plurality of communication ports. Each communication port of the plurality of communication ports corresponds to at least one cabin service of the plurality of cabin services. Each relay of the plurality of relays provides discrete control of an associated cabin service of the plurality of cabin services.
Patent GB-2526424-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for selecting customized control schemes based on brain activity
Inventor: KLAPPERT WALTER R
IPC: H04N21/422
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: A method provides media guidance to users based on customised control schemes. A brain monitoring device monitors brain activity of a user and sends brain activity data to control circuitry. The control circuitry determines a number of different user input types that are distinguishable based on the brain activity data. A list of available media guidance application operations are retrieved by the control circuitry. A control scheme is determined based on the number of different user input types, wherein the control scheme maps a function to each different user input type such that each of the available media guidance application operations in the list is accessible to the user through the use of one or more mapped functions. The user is alerted of the determined control scheme. For example, if the media guidance application determines that only two different user input types may be based on brain activity, the media guidance application will select a control scheme that only requires two different functions to select any available media guidance application operations.
Patent GB-2538788-A (GB)
Title: Cryogen storage for superconducting magnets
Inventor: Nicholas Dalton
IPC: H01F6/06
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A superconducting magnet has a mechanical support structure with a cryogen storage arrangement, in thermal contact with superconducting coils 10, so that heat is removed from the coils by thermal conduction through a wall of the support structure to cryogen within. The support structure may include hollow spacers 50 bonded to the coils, and containing liquid cryogen 24. Pipework 52 may link together the cavities 49 of the spacers, connecting to a turret 53 enclosing a recondenser. A thermosyphon tube with omega cross section, filled with liquid cryogen, may be embedded in the spacer and attached by a thermal bus to an adjacent coil. A former with cavities filled with liquid cryogen may be used to wind the coils, and resin impregnated outer coils may be bonded to a hollow channel extending around the outer coils.
Patent GB-2529743-A (GB)
Title: Dual combined socket and wireless charging apparatus
Inventor: HOBBS TIMOTHY
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2015-06-05
Abstract: Apparatus for providing electrical power to charge and/or operate an electrical device that includes at least one mains power and/or USB (universal serial bus) socket 6 and at least one wireless charging transmitter 8 to provide power to a device via magnetic resonance or induction, and an AC to DC converter to convert AC mains power to DC power for the apparatus. The wireless power supply and socket may be connected to the same power supply. The socket may have a pin configuration to suit various geographical locations. The AC to DC converter may produce different output voltages for the wireless transmitter and the socket. The apparatus may include fitting means for fitting in an item of furniture.