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Patent GB-2584328-A (GB)
Title: Connection device for connecting a push-rod to a control member, such as a control pedal of a vehicle
Inventor: ALESSANDRO CARUSO
IPC: G05G1/46
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A connection device, suitable for connecting a vehicle brake servo to an operating pedal, comprises a cage 18 integral with a control member 10 and has a ball socket 22 for receiving a ball head (20, Figure 1) of a push-rod (12). A fixing element 26 releasably mountable in the cage has first locking elements 30 for retaining the ball head (20) and second locking elements 32, 36 for retaining the fixing element 26 in the cage 18. Third locking elements 42 may hold the second locking element 32, 36 in such a condition as to prevent disengagement of the fixing element 26 from the cage 18. The second locking elements 32, 36 include elastically deformable first pawls 32 provided on a first side of the fixing element 26 and a pair of elastically deformable second pawls 36 provided on a second opposite side. The third locking elements 42 comprise locking inserts 42 which are made as separate pieces and are slidable relative to the fixing element 26 to be received inside the fixing element 26 to lock respective first and second pawls 32, 36. Locking element 42 may be held inside the element 26 by a detent tooth 48.
Patent GB-2588080-A (GB)
Title: Junction box mounting spike
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN HUDSON
IPC: H02K5/26
Filed: 2019-08-14
Abstract: A mounting spike 6,7 device which is attachable to a bracket base plate 5 and suitable for mounting an electrical junction box via mounting holes 14,15. The base plate can include a plurality of mountings (1,4. Fig. 1) for ground spikes 6,7 or a single centrally mounted ground spike 8, which may be detachable. In use the ground spikes are inserted into the ground and the plate 2 prevents the junction box from being pushed too far into the ground to keep the junction box above ground level. A luminaire may be mounted on top of the overall device.
Patent GB-2582391-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tool
Inventor: JAMES GEORGE OAG
IPC: E21B29/02
Filed: 2019-08-16
Abstract: A tool 1 for manipulating a target with propellant combustion products, e.g. cutting downhole tubing, includes a housing 2 defining a chamber 12 containing a propellant source 26, an ignition mechanism and a combustion product outlet 30. The tool automatically opens the outlet from a closed condition following ignition. The tool may comprise opposed cylindrical housing parts 4, 6 on a shaft 14, each closed at one end with open ends contacting the other or a sacrificial sealing ring (20, Fig. 1a) and retained by a shaft nut 18, a frangible pin 38 or a screw threaded coupler (44, Fig. 5a). On ignition, the housing separates or the sealing ring disintegrates to form the outlet. The housing edges may be castellated or inclined to form nozzles and direct flow. The chambers may have sacrificial walls and discharge to a central nozzle (86, Fig. 8A). Methods of using the tool are described. The propellant sources may be propellant charges, propellant components or openings to introduce propellant e.g. gas nozzles (70, fig. 7A). Propellant may be gas, foam, gel, paste liquids or combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2588648-A (GB)
Title: Iterative key generation for constrained devices
Inventor: Jean-Luc Claude Robert Giraud
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2019-10-30
Abstract: Iterative key generation for a constrained device with at least a first execution stage 106a and a second execution stage 106b. Each execution stage is associated with a corresponding set of computer code or instructions stored on the device and that is configured to execute on the device during execution of said execution stage. Each execution stage sequentially executes on the device. During execution of the first execution stage, a second stage key 110b is generated for use by the second execution stage based on a first stage key 110a accessible by the first execution stage. The generated second stage key is stored in accessible storage 108 on the device 102 for access and use by the second execution stage. The first stage key is accessible for use by the first execution stage during execution of the first execution stage on the device and inaccessible thereafter.
Patent GB-2580493-A (GB)
Title: Dipole locator using balanced antenna signals
Inventor: SCOTT B COLE
IPC: H01Q21/28
Filed: 2019-11-04
Abstract: An antenna comprises four conductive loops 30, 32, 34, 36, each located within distinct planes which intersect with each other such that the four loops have a common centre point. The conductive loops may be arranged into two matched pairs, 30 with 32 and 34 with 36, where the signals from each matched pair may be used to identify a null in a magnetic field generated by a dipole. The presence of a null in a magnetic field is identified when the signals within a matched pair of loops are balanced. The difference in the signals in a matched pair of loops may be used as a guide to locating magnetic field null regions. The loops may be arranged at an angle to the horizontal plane. The conductive loops may be formed by printed circuit board (PCB) tracks or by winding magnet (litz) wire. Each coil has a respective normal vector 30a, 32a, 34a, 36a, acting through the common center point. The antenna may be used in detecting the location, direction and depth, of a dipole beacon transmitter associated with an underground borehole and a drill-head method or system creating the borehole. The location information may be used as part of a control system for a drill-head.
Patent GB-2580769-A (GB)
Title: A server in communication with an identity card holder and system
Inventor: CRAIG SWALLOW
IPC: G07C9/20
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: A server comprising a processor 410, a memory 420 and a first electronic interface 440 is capable of establishing long-range communications with an identity card holder (100) remote from the server system 400. The server is configured to receive user information through the first electronic interface from the card holder and send, when the identity of a registered user is confirmed, information relating to a pairing of an identity card (10) and the corresponding identity card holder to a workforce management system for recording time and attendance of the corresponding registered user. Wherein, the user information either confirms the identity of a registered user now linked to the identity card holder, or is an identity code of the identity card that enables the identity of a registered user to be confirmed. The registered user could be added to an alarm or alert platform which could issue a risk indication based on a geolocation engine.
Patent GB-2590423-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering
Inventor: IAN GORDON MURRAY
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2019-12-17
Abstract: A steering system for a vehicle is provided, with a steering column 10 connectable at one end 12 to a steering wheel (for example directly to a steering wheel boss, or via a constant-velocity joint) and at another end 14 to a pinion of a rack and pinion assembly, and an electrical motor 26 connected to steering column 10 via a clutch 16 (for example a friction clutch or a dog clutch) and driven to assist steering when the clutch is engaged. Preferably, reduction gears 26a are provided between clutch 16 and motor 26 and there are no gears between the clutch and the steering column. A control unit 40 is provided to selectively disengage the clutch, for example when the vehicle is above a pre-set speed such as 15 km/h. A vehicle with such a system is also provided.
Patent GB-2591234-A (GB)
Title: Docking station for mobile device
Inventor: STEVEN TYSON
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2020-01-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for at least one mobile, electronic, data processing device, the docking station comprising at least one receptacle for receiving a mobile device, the receptacle having a distal end at which there is provided a backstop for limiting the distance by which the mobile device can be inserted, the position of the backstop being adjustable so as to enable said distance to be correspondingly adjusted.
Patent GB-2591301-A (GB)
Title: Phenolic foam and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: SAMUEL BUTLER
IPC: C08L61/12
Filed: 2020-01-27
Abstract: A phenolic foam and method for manufacturing same are described herein. The foam comprises at least one chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, at least one hydrofluoroolefin and at least one hydrocarbon. The foam has excellent thermal insulation performance and excellent fire performance. Preferably the foam has a closed cell content of at least 85%. The chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin is selected from 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HCFO-1224yd). Preferably the hydrofluoroolefin is 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzz). The hydrocarbon blowing agent is preferably selected from butanes or pentanes, preferably isobutane or isopentane. The foam may be made by foaming a curing a composition comprising a phenolic resin, a surfactant, an acid catalyst and a blowing agent. Claims to the blowing agent composition and thermoset foams are also included.
Patent GB-2592023-A (GB)
Title: Sensor network
Inventor: Ole Christian Torgalsbøen
IPC: F23J99/00
Filed: 2020-02-12
Abstract: At least one sensor unit 16 (fig.3) placed in or near to a chimney 6, where the unit 16 has at least one sensor 22,24 (fig.3) arranged to measure a parameter of the chimney 6 and use the measured parameter to generate chimney health data associated with the chimney 6. The unit 16 has a transmission module 20 to transmit the chimney health data to a remote analysis unit 18 via a reception module 30 (fig.3). The unit 18 is also arranged to receive chimney profile data associated with the chimney. The remote analysis unit uses the respective health and profile data to estimate a chimney health level. The unit 18 then uses the estimated chimney health level to determine the chimney maintenance schedule. The at least one sensor unit 16 and remote analysis unit 18 form a sensor network 14 (fig.3) which may be used to assess several chimneys 6. The invention also relates to a method of operating said network 14 and a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions that when executed by a processor 26 (fig.3) carry out said method. The invention is meant to monitor the state of health and ensure safe operation of the chimney 6.
Patent GB-2583667-A (GB)
Title: Device for selective removal of molecules from tissues or fluids
Inventor: MANUEL MENDÈNDEZ GONZÁLEZ
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2019-01-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to an implantable device for the selective removal of molecules from tissues or fluids so as to allow the selective removal of a particular molecule of interest (target molecule) from any type of fluid solution or tissue, including biological tissues or fluids. The device operates by means of the complementary action of specific-binding molecules (6) (antibodies) directed against the target molecule (4) inside the device, and a nanoperforated membrane (8) having pores larger than the target molecule (4) but smaller than the antibodies, such that the fluid can be removed through a second catheter (9) with a lower concentration of target molecules (4).
Patent GB-2598909-A (GB)
Title: Runway maintenance apparatus
Inventor: Ken Erik Steine
IPC: E01B25/28
Filed: 2020-09-17
Abstract: An aerodrome maintenance apparatus (1, figure 5) for monitoring runway and taxiway conditions and remotely reporting the status of the runway or taxiway. The apparatus comprises: a drive unit 10 arranged to mount one or more rails (2, figure 5) to provide movement of the apparatus along the one or more rails; a detection unit 20 comprising one or more sensors 21-23 configured to detect one or more parameters of the runway or taxiway; and a communications unit 30 arranged to transfer data derived from the detection unit from the apparatus to a remote server. The apparatus is arranged to advance along the one or more rails (2, figure 5) and transfer data representative of one or more parameters of the surface to a remote server. Additional disclosed is a rail 2 for mounting a runway maintenance apparatus, the rail comprising a mount arranged to engage a drive unit of a runway apparatus; and a support from to fix the rail in place on or near a runway or taxiway surface
Patent GB-2590030-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus For Maintaining Mission Critical Functionality In A Portable Communication System
Inventor: JAVIER ALFARO
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2018-04-27
Abstract: A portable communication system 100 comprises a primary controlling device comprising a battery powered accessory 120 having an application processor 102 that maintains mission critical functionality. A secondary device comprises a battery powered two-way radio handset 130 tethered to the primary controlling device. The portable communication system 100 maintains mission critical functionality via four modes of failure-safe switching operation, comprising: fail-safe switching of a transmit audio path from the primary controlling device into the secondary device; fail-safe switching of a receive audio path from the primary controlling device into the secondary device; failure-safe switching of a main power supply of the primary controlling device to a secondary power supply of the secondary device; and failure-safe switching of an emergency indicator system of the primary controlling device to the secondary device. A power signal from the secondary device can operate as backup power for the primary controlling device. The primary controlling device (320, fig. 3) comprises an LTE accessory and the secondary device (330) comprises a land mobile radio (LMR) handset. Receive audio is routed over a low power path of the LTE accessory during normal mode operation, and over a high power back up audio path during a fault condition.
Patent GB-2607860-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pulverisation process
Inventor: KENNETH WILLIAM JOSEPH JONES
IPC: B29B17/02
Filed: 2021-04-15
Abstract: System for pulverising tyres comprising tyre sidewall cutter and mechanical shear 2, a process chamber 4 including two high pressure water jets 5 controlled by a pro-logic controller 7 to control the water pressure depending on the required resulting particulate size, and conveyor means to remove steel wire liberated from the tyre tread and an outfeed auger to discharge wet powder residue. The system may include steel wire baler 8. The system may include centrifugal solid liquid separator to receive and treat wet powder residue from the outfeed auger. There maybe means to recover water from the separator to a reserve tank for re-circulation into the system. A drying tunnel may be heated by recovered waste heat from the pump motors. There may be a means to separate dried powder into different particulate grades.
Patent GB-2596906-A (GB)
Title: A trial patella component kit
Inventor: JOHN ROBERT NAYBOUR
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2021-05-20
Abstract: A kit for use in knee replacement surgery includes a patella (kneecap) implant and a trial patella implant. The trial implant includes a backing plate 122 having a backing surface for positioning against a patient’s patella 120, a load sensor 130 and a bearing plate 156 with a bearing surface for articulation against a patient's femur. The patella implant (not shown) similarly has a backing surface, and a bearing surface for articulation against a patient's femur. The patella implant has greater thickness compared to the trial implant by at least 1mm, and preferably 3mm. The kit may have interchangeable bearing plates 150, 152, 154 and shims 158, 160, 162 of different thickness. Shims may be wedge-shaped. Spigots on the backing plate may engage holes 164, 166 on the bearing plate and shims to position them. A handle 140 may be present. Thanks to the trial implant, forces in the knee joint can be evaluated and a second precise resection made to better position the patella implant.
Patent GB-2607597-A (GB)
Title: Modular flood defence barrier system
Inventor: PENNY HANCHANT
IPC: E04H9/14
Filed: 2021-06-07
Abstract: A modular flood defence barrier 100 comprising a foundation 210, a first and a second post 130 attachable to the foundation wherein each post comprises a post attachment part (131, fig 6), at least one panel 140 comprising a first and a second panel attachment part (143, fig 7); and a seal comprising a first and a second seal member. The panel attachment part interlocks with the post attachment part and the first seal member covers a gap between the panel and the first post, and the second seal member covers a gap between the panel and the second post. The foundation may be wedge shaped and lay over the ground, or be buried in the ground. Preferably the foundation has a watertight reservoir and a non-return valve for automatically filling with water during flood. The panel may comprise multiple panel slats with seals between the slats.
Patent GB-2604955-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for performing a heat pump defrost cycle
Inventor: Peter Konowalczyk
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2021-08-02
Abstract: A water heating system 100 of a building comprises a heat pump 140 that transfers thermal energy from outside the building to a thermal energy storage medium inside the building, and a control module 110 to control operation of the heat pump. The system provides water heated by the medium to an occupant of the building at one or more water outlets, and ideally to a central heating system for controlling an indoor temperature of the building. A computer-implemented method of defrosting the heat pump comprises determining, based on performance of the heat pump, an expected start time of a next defrost cycle; and preparing the water provision system before the expected start time of the next defrost cycle. Ideally preparing the system comprises operating the heat pump before the expected defrost cycle start time to pre-charge the thermal energy store with energy to use during the defrost cycle and/or by raising the indoor temperature via the central heating system. Auxiliary electrical heating elements 160 may also be used to heat water to raise the indoor temperature. Machine learning algorithms may be used to predict the next defrost cycle, instantaneous hot water usage and expected occupancy of the building.
Patent GB-2600003-A (GB)
Title: Resonant phase sensing of resistive-inductive-capacitive sensors
Inventor: ZHONG YOU
IPC: H03K17/965
Filed: 2019-03-27
Abstract: A system 112A includes a resistive-inductive-capacitive (RLC) sensor 402, a driver configured to drive the RLC sensor at a driving frequency, a measurement circuit coupled to the RLC sensor, and a control loop, e.g. low-pass filter 434 and VCO 416. Displacement of a mechanical member 105 relative to the RLC sensor causes a change in impedance of the sensor, and the measurement circuit is configured to measure phase information associated with the sensor to determine the displacement. The control loop, which comprises a feedforward control loop component (Fig.7, 704) and a feedback control loop component (Fig.7, 706), tracks changes in operating parameters of the system by modifying the driving frequency and/or phase shift associated with the phase information. The driving frequency may be selected based on the resonant frequency of the RLC sensor and the driver may be configured to drive a second resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor either simultaneously (Fig.6) or separately via a time-division multiplexing (TDM) control subsystem (Fig.5). A method of measuring phase information associated with the RLC sensor in the system is also provided. The system may be used to detect user interaction with a human-machine interface (HMI) such as a button or keypad on a mobile device.
Patent GB-2611284-A (GB)
Title: Managing Connectivity Between Devices
Inventor: SZYMON SASIN
IPC: H04L9/40
Filed: 2021-09-08
Abstract: A method 600 of managing connectivity between a client device (10, Figure 2) and a server (20, Figure 2), wherein the server receives a handshake initiation message from the client device 620 specifying a registration at the server 610 and a connection ID for a session with the client device. The server further receives an inquiry from the client device 630 as to the connection status between the client device and the server. The inquiry may be sent in response to the client device not receiving a reply to data, including the connection ID, sent from the client device to the server within a first predetermined period. The inquiry may be a first message of a second handshake (e.g. a ClientHello request) and may comprise the connection ID, and upon receiving the inquiry the server may send a response (e.g. a HelloVerifyRequest message). The method reduces the need for handshakes and may be used for machine to machine (M2M) communications secured using the Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) protocol.
Patent GB-2599011-A (GB)
Title: Fluid retaining substrate
Inventor: CRAIG HARDWICK
IPC: B65D81/26
Filed: 2021-09-09
Abstract: A substantially planar substrate 2 suitable for retaining liquids (such as blood from meat products) comprising a plurality of wells 5 or pours having walls 5b, a base 5a, and a rim 5c that extends beyond the height of the substrate that retains liquids under capillary action. Ideally, the rim has a tapered edge. Preferably, edges are spaced apart by a distance, or immediately adjacent one another. Ideally, the wells have a circular, elliptical, triangular, cross-shaped, hexagonal cross-section. The wells may taper along their lengths. The substrate may form the bottom of a packaging tray 1 having side walls 4, raised platforms 6a, and bumpers 7.
Patent GB-2600571-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic click wrenches
Inventor: PETER WILLIAM EVERITT
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2019-08-15
Abstract: A torque wrench has a shaft 6 with a head 8 at one end and a handle 4 at the other end. The handle is coupled to the shaft to permit relative movement between the handle and the shaft, providing haptic feedback to an operator of the wrench, by a pivot 10, for example. A lock has a pole piece 14 in either the handle or the shaft, and an electromagnet 12 in the other of the handle or the shaft, the electromagnet is energised to attract the pole piece and engage the lock opposing the relative movement between the handle and shaft (fig.1a). A controller (fig.2,20) is programmed with a torque to be applied to each fastener and controls the supply of current to the electromagnet at a level corresponding to the pre-programmed torque for each fastener. The controller may also detect when the pole piece separates from the electromagnet (fig.1b) and then cease current supply de-energising the electromagnet; current level may be controlled by pulse width modulation.
Patent GB-2602226-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods to book stages
Inventor: JAMES RICHARD BRAY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2020-09-11
Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for automating the availability and booking of multiple entertainment venues accessible to artists, venues, and others who independently need to view, reserve, and utilize performance areas throughout a regional or nationwide market.
Patent GB-2617082-A (GB)
Title: Data processing
Inventor: ANDREAS DUE ENGH-HALSTVEDT
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2022-03-28
Abstract: A data processor, such as a graphics processor, is disclosed. The data processor includes a set of one or more counters 505, and a control circuit 701 that maintains a cache-like pool of corresponding entries, each including an identifier 501 such as a pointer or tag associated with the respective counter. In response to a request for a counter, the control circuit determines whether the pool includes an entry that includes an identifier that matches the request for a counter. If not, then the control circuit may allocate an entry of the cache-like pool to thereby allocate a counter of the set.