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Patent GB-2503733-A (GB)
Title: Van roof edge protection system
Inventor: BROWN ALASTAIR T H
IPC: B60R3/00
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: An assembly of components, either attached to a vehicle or demountable from it, which when erected, provide fall protection to persons accessing the roof of the van or other such vehicle. The edge protection takes the form of either articulated (figures 2-4) or demountable (figure 5) barriers which provide physical separation between the person on the vehicle roof and the edge of the roof, along either all or part of the edges. Where the edge protection barriers are articulated into position, this articulation may be by physical or mechanically assisted means. The barriers may be secured in position when in the raised configuration, and may be provided with an additional handrail or grab handle for improved ease of access. The principal purpose of the barriers is as edge protection, but they may also be used as a means of displaying advertising or similar banners.
Patent GB-2496481-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system
Inventor: STEINKE MARK EDWARD
IPC: F28F7/02
Filed: 2012-10-16
Abstract: A cooling system for memory modules for example dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) supporting dual random access memory (DRAM) chips (Fig. 2; 24) on either side of a circuit board (Fig. 2; 22) comprises a heat conduction assembly 10 for each memory module 20 which allows conduction of heat in a direction parallel to a system board 12, from the memory modules to a pair of liquid-cooled mounting blocks 40, 140 located at opposing ends of parallel slot shaped sockets 30 for receiving the modules. Each heat conduction assembly includes a frame having opposing first and second supports 61, 62, first and second heat spreader plates 64, 65 each extending from the first support 61 to the second support 62, and a pair of fluid-filled flattened heat pipes 66 each extending along a respective one of the heat spreader plates. The liquid-cooled mounting blocks 40, 140 releasably support the heat conduction assemblies over the memory module sockets 30 with the memory module between the heat spreader plates so that the memory chips are in thermal engagement with the heat spreader plates 64, 65.
Patent GB-2509506-A (GB)
Title: Juicer with heat treatment means
Inventor: FIELDS ROBERT
IPC: A23L3/005
Filed: 2013-01-04
Abstract: The invention provides an electrically powered juicer incorporating a treatment module arranged to subject the expressed juice to a pasteurisation or UHT process in order to prevent the rapid deterioration in quality of the expressed juice that otherwise occurs. Preferably, the module is removable from the juicer to facilitate cleaning. Preferably the module is formed with a meandering tubular pathway 52 passing adjacent a heating means supported by the appliance. The treatment means may comprise temperature sensing means 60 and a diverter valve 62 controlled by the temperature sensing means for routing the juice back to the start of said pathway if the sensed temperature is insufficient to achieve the treatment. The juicer may be any of a centrifugal juicer, a citrus press type juicer utilizing a ribbed, conical reamer, or a cold press juicer utilizing a vertically mounted pressing screw. The heating arrangement may be a thermoelectric heating means, resistive wire element, infrared radiators or thick film elements or combination thereof.
Patent GB-2495451-A (GB)
Title: Method and structure to improve the conductivity of narrow copper filled vias
Inventor: MCFEELY FENTON READ
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: Techniques for improving the conductivity of copper (Cu)-filled vias are provided. In one aspect, a method of fabricating a Cu-filled via is provided. The method includes the following steps. A via is etched in a dielectric. The via is lined with a diffusion barrier. A thin ruthenium (Ru) layer is conformally deposited onto the diffusion barrier. A thin seed Cu layer is deposited on the Ru layer. A first anneal is performed to increase a grain size of the seed Cu layer. The via is filled with additional Cu. A second anneal is performed to increase the grain size of the additional Cu.
Patent GB-2514992-A (GB)
Title: Connected spouts of containers and related methods
Inventor: GREEN ADAM LLYWELLYN
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: A rigid moulded spout 2 for a flexible container 1 comprises oppositely protruding tabs (3, figure 4) adapted to be adhered to respective tabs of neighbouring spouts to form ribbons of spouts (figure 14). Preferably, the tabs are flat and substantially planar and are rectangular. Each tab may comprise a region of increased flexibility that is preferably a thinned region, most preferably a groove (7, figure 12). A mouth may be provided above the transverse axis of the tabs and an annular projection provided below for attachment of a pouch thereto. The spouts preferably comprise radial projections 10 orthogonal to the direction of the tabs, the radial projections being adapted to support the spout on either side on a rail. Ribs (5) are preferably provided on an adhering side of each tab, the ribs being interengageable with ribs of a tab of a neighbouring spout. Also disclosed is a method of connecting moulded spouts of flexible containers to form a ribbon.
Patent GB-2514404-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for searching a system with multiple discrete data stores
Inventor: OLIVER CRAIG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-05-23
Abstract: A method comprises: receiving a search parameter including an identifier; for the identifier, retrieving an other identifier related to the identifier; identifying one or more data stores associated with the identifier and the other identifier; and for each identified data store searching the data store using the identifier or the other identifier associated with the data store. The invention relates to searching a system including multiple stores of data which are discrete from each other, such as databases relating to finance, billing, meters and product sales in the context of a utilities company. For example, a customer identifier may have a related meter identifier, and this meter identifier may be included in the billing and meters databases, but not in the finance or product sales databases. Using related identifiers in the search process should ultimately provide customer service or call centre agents with more information when contacted by a customer.
Patent GB-2518451-A (GB)
Title: Waste heat recovery apparatus
Inventor: HAYS ANDREW
IPC: F25B27/02
Filed: 2013-09-24
Abstract: A waste heat recovery apparatus 10 comprising a store 20 of fluid in the form of a pressurised liquid; a first heat exchanger 30 for warming the fluid by means of heat exchange with ambient atmospheric air; a second heat exchanger 70; the apparatus arranged such that cooled air 60 exiting the first heat exchanger 30 cools a first refrigerant in the second heat exchanger 70; an evaporator 120 for the first refrigerant after it exits second heat exchanger 70; the evaporator 120 arranged to cool a second refrigerant and/or a selected material; a compressor 160 for the first refrigerant exiting the evaporator 120; a third heat exchanger 200 to further warm the fluid by heat exchange with the first refrigerant; the subsequently cooled 15 first refrigerant enters the second heat exchanger; a pump 100 arranged between the outlet of the second heat exchanger 70 and the evaporator 120; means arranged between the pump 100 and the evaporator 120 for directing a selected volume flow rate of pressurised first refrigerant to a point 190 downstream of the compressor 160 and upstream of the third heat exchanger 200 for mixing said selected 20 volume flow rate of pressurised first refrigerant with the compressed gas exiting the compressor 160 so as to cool the first refrigerant prior to the first refrigerant reaching the third heat exchanger 200.
Patent GB-2508296-A (GB)
Title: LED drive circuit
Inventor: WEY CHIN-DER
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: An LED drive circuit comprises a power supply unit 10, a first LED lamp string 20, a first voltage control unit 30 such as a linear regulator in series with the first LED lamp string, a second LED lamp string 40 in series with the first LED lamp string and a first power transfer unit 50. The power supply unit outputs a drive power to drive the LED lamp strings. The first voltage control unit stabilizes the voltage across the first LED lamp string. The first voltage control unit includes a power switch 31a, current flowing through which causes a power loss. The series-connected second LED lamp string and first power transfer unit are coupled in parallel with the first voltage control unit so that the power loss is transferred and output to drive the second LED lamp string.
Patent GB-2503404-A (GB)
Title: Sideband error signaling
Inventor: CHENCINSKI EDWARD
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: Fast error reporting is provided in networks that have an architected delayed error reporting capability. Errors are detected and reported without having to wait for a timeout period to expire. Further, failures of other components caused by the delay are avoided, since the delay is bypassed.
Patent GB-2505115-A (GB)
Title: Runtime dynamic performance skew elimination
Inventor: SESHADRI SANGEETHA
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: Exemplary method, system, and computer program product embodiments for runtime dynamic performance skew elimination in a computer environment are provided. In one embodiment, the computer environment is configured for calculating a rank heats by utilizing a plurality of fine-grained statistics collected at an extent granularity, including considering bandwidth (BW) and input/outputs per second (IOPS) metrics. An adaptive data placement plan is generated to relocate the data. The data is placed among data storage ranks. The data storage ranks are balanced according to the adaptive data placement plan.
Patent GB-2511937-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimizing the design of multiple-source arrays used in marine seismic surveys
Inventor: PARKES GREGORY ERNEST
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining marine seismic source configurations which produce a minimum error. In one aspect, a method includes, on a computer system, the performing of a seismic survey for one or more source configurations. An associated error is calculated 310 for each configuration, wherein in each configuration the multiple sources are at different depths. Based on the calculated error, a configuration having the smallest error among the various configurations may be determined 320. The error is indicative of interference with waves detected resulting from transmissions from two or more sources. In a preferred embodiment, the first source which may be an air gun projects an air bubble having a first oscillation period and the second source projects an air bubble having a second oscillation period different from the first.
Patent GB-2512493-A (GB)
Title: Electric tool
Inventor: CHEN LIANG
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: An electric tool, such as a screwdriver, includes a housing 10, a motor 2 and an output shaft 6. A first planetary gear transmission mechanism 5 having a power input member is disposed between the motor and the output shaft. A locking mechanism 4 with a power output member has a locked state and an unlocked state. When torsion is transmitted from the motor to the output shaft, the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, and the output shaft is driven by the motor to rotate to perform electric operation. When the output shaft reversely receives a force, the locking mechanism is in the locked state, and the power input member of the planetary gear transmission member is locked to perform manual operation. The locking mechanism is connected to the output shaft via the planetary gear transmission and the power output member of the locking mechanism is non-rotatably connected to the power input member of the planetary gear transmission. A further electric tool includes a torsion detecting module and controller to memorize / store the torsion input by the operator upon manual operation and operates according to the torsion.
Patent GB-2531690-A (GB)
Title: TDMA data exchange
Inventor: PATRICE NEZOU
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for exchanging data between a destination node and a source node in a communication system using a time division multiple access (TDMA) protocol comprising a first TDMA mode 310 and a second TDMA mode 300. The first TDMA mode enables the transmission of payload data 306, such as image data from a camera, preferably in addition to control data. The second TDMA mode 300 is dedicated to transmission of control data 301-305 only, such as data for controlling image transmission. The second TDMA mode is preferably an asynchronous TDMA mode. At a destination node a transmission quality metric is monitored. The quality metric may be pixel error rate, or alternatively a measure of latency. The TDMA mode is switched from the payload data mode to the control data mode as soon as it is determined that the quality metric falls below a predetermined constraint. In another embodiment, the source node (101, Fig. 1) may request that a centralised control node (102, Fig. 1) grants the source node an extension slot to extend its slot allocation, if the source node determines that payload data to be transmitted is invalid. This could occur if payload data to be transmitted was unavailable at the time a time slot allocated to the source node was available.
Patent GB-2526304-A (GB)
Title: Central tyre inflation system
Inventor: KING PAUL
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 2014-05-20
Abstract: A processor for controlling operation of a central tyre inflation system (CTIS) (1) to change a tyre pressure of a tyre (T) of a vehicle (8) is configured to control the CTIS (1) to inflate or deflate the tyre (T) to a predetermined tyre pressure which is above a target tyre pressure for said tyre (T). The processor then controls the CTIS (1) to deflate said tyre (T) until the target tyre pressure is reached. In this manner, a second tyre inflation operation to achieve the target tyre pressure in the tyre (T) can be avoided.
Patent GB-2526315-A (GB)
Title: Security and verification device, method and system
Inventor: BACKHURST NIGEL GORDON
IPC: G09C5/00
Filed: 2014-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the verification of parties to a transaction or the authentication of a user within a communications system. The method makes use of a portable computing device that captures a graphical image of a counterpart token and combines this with a token that may be either captured from a graphical image or generated from a user input. The counterpart token and the token are merged in accordance with predefined processes to produce a reveal token that can be displayed as a visual image on a portable computing device to reveal a code or message.
Patent GB-2527560-A (GB)
Title: A combined barbeque and heater
Inventor: THOMPSON MARTIN
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2014-06-26
Abstract: A combined barbecue and heater is disclosed, comprising a cooking section 5, a dish-shaped lid 11 comprising a heating means configured to provide radiant heat, and a heater section support 4 configured to support the heater section above the cooking section. The support may be telescopic to allow the heater section to be raised or lowered in height. The heater section may act as a lid for the barbeque when in the lowered position adjacent to the cooking platform, and may comprise vents. The heating section may be attachable to the cooking section via latches and a detachable hinge. The heater may be gas powered, in which case a retractable coil pipe is used to transport the gas from a gas canister located below the cooking section. The cooking section may use either gas or charcoal for fuel.
Patent GB-2517075-A (GB)
Title: Compressed air system for a vehicle
Inventor: BARTELMES STEFAN
IPC: F02D41/10
Filed: 2014-06-30
Abstract: A compressed air system for a vehicle, the compressed air system comprising at least one compressor for compressing air, at least one clutch via which the compressor is drivable by means of an engine of the vehicle, at least one air dryer for drying the air compressed by the compressor, and preferably at least two solenoid valves for independently initiating the clutch to open or close and the air dryer to purge. A control device capable of independently controlling the clutch and a purging of the air dryer is also used along with a control strategy intelligently shifting charge events based on current system states and prediction of future system states based on map data comprising information about a route along which the vehicle travels. Control of the clutch operation may be based on three operating ranges of the engine which are themselves based on the respective drive torques provided by the engine.
Patent GB-2515412-A (GB)
Title: Assessing Physical Stability Of A Patient Using An Accelerometer
Inventor: HOPCROFT MATTHEW ALUN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: A system includes an accelerometer worn by a patient to capture physiological data of the patient and transmit the physiological data and a processing system to receive the physiological data and assess a physical stability of the patient using the physiological data.
Patent GB-2515921-A (GB)
Title: Combined soft detection/soft decoding in tape drive storage channels
Inventor: CIDECIYAN ROY D
IPC: H03M13/39
Filed: 2013-03-20
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes executing a first forward loop of a detection algorithm on a block of signal samples during a first time interval, executing a first reverse loop of the detection algorithm on the block during a second time interval to produce first soft information, executing a decoding algorithm on the block during a third time interval using the first soft information to produce second soft information, executing a second forward loop of the detection algorithm on the block during a fourth time interval using the second soft information, executing a second reverse loop of the detection algorithm on the block during a fifth time interval to produce third soft information, executing the decoding algorithm on the block during a sixth time interval using the third soft information to produce a decoded block of signal samples, and outputting the decoded block of signal samples.
Patent GB-2518058-A (GB)
Title: Accessories, systems and methods for model trains
Inventor: JOHNSON RICHARD
IPC: A63H19/30
Filed: 2014-09-08
Abstract: An accessory for a model railway which includes a plurality of elongate elements 12 able to be arranged in a series relative to a model train track 22 for attracting a model train 24 positioned on the track 22 to increase the normal force applied by the model train 24 to the track 22. In an embodiment of the invention the elongate elements are arranged beneath the track and are metallic to attract one or more magnets 18 that are mounted on the model train. The elongate elements may have opposite ends configured to receive the end of an adjacent elongate element; the first end may comprise a circular arc shaped protrusion and the other end may comprise a circular arc shaped recess.
Patent GB-2514971-A (GB)
Title: A method, apparatus, and system for distributed pre-processing of touch data and display region control
Inventor: BURR JEREMY
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a peripheral controller to interface with a touch controller and to communicate mapping information to identify primary and secondary regions of a display. The touch controller includes logic to filter touch data when it is for a touch within the secondary region and to communicate the touch data to the peripheral controller when it is for the user touch within the primary region. In an embodiment, display logic may determine when and how to use a display bezel area for displaying content, via a combination of criteria. Decision vectors (such as sensors, device configuration, content type, primary display activity) may enable/disable display areas for rendering, with independent control of each side of the bezel. Content can be rendered based on primary display content, environment, other devices and user preferences. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2521088-A (GB)
Title: Trimaran having outriggers with propulsors
Inventor: GEORGE RONALD
IPC: B63B7/02
Filed: 2013-09-24
Abstract: An improved trimaran of a type having a central hull, a starboard outrigger, a port outrigger, a starboard crossbar for attaching the starboard outrigger laterally to the starboard of the central hull, and a port crossbar for attaching the port outrigger laterally to the port of the central hull is provided. The improvement comprises a starboard propulsor attached to the starboard outrigger for propelling the trimaran, a port propulsor attached to the port outrigger for propelling the trimaran; and a motor controller connected to both the starboard and port propulsors for controlling the combined propulsion of the starboard and port propulsors for controlling both the speed and direction of the trimaran by tank steering.
Patent GB-2538084-A (GB)
Title: Actuation arrangement
Inventor: PAUL WILLIAM EDGLEY
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2015-05-06
Abstract: A mechanical actuation arrangement for remotely applying a force to a cryogenically-cooled device (16), comprising a mechanical actuator, itself composed of multiple parts (20, 22, 24), wherein, in use, the parts bear against one another to enable a force to be applied to the device (16) by an actuator device (18), and when not in use, the parts separate. The apparatus may be a cryostat comprising an inner cooled vessel 10 within an outer vacuum container 12 and a thermal radiation shield 14.
Patent GB-2530845-A (GB)
Title: Waste bin
Inventor: WELLS COLIN PETER
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: A bin has an opening permanently sellable by closure member 5a which is provided with adhesive 6a. The adhesive may be in the form of double sided tape with a peel strip. The bin can be in the form of a collapsible carton folded from a single paperboard blank with hydrophobic waterproof coating such as wax. The blank may have a bottom panel, three of four side panels, and a top panel extending from each side panels. Two panels can be pressed together in two configurations, one providing a temporary seal and the other providing a permanent seal. The temporary seal could involve serrated tabs on one panel engaging slots on another.
Patent GB-2541452-A (GB)
Title: An oven
Inventor: ANDREW WRIGHT
IPC: F24B5/08
Filed: 2015-08-20
Abstract: An oven 10 including a fuel chamber 70, a cooking chamber 80 within a heat transfer chamber 130, and a flue 71, 72, 73 directing gases from the fuel chamber to the heat transfer chamber. The fuel chamber has an inlet (71a, fig 3) with a cross sectional area substantially greater than that of the flue (71b). A heat spreader plate 132 is arranged in the heat transfer chamber between the end of the flue pipe and the cooking chamber. The flue pipe is inclined between horizontal and vertical axes. The cooking chamber may have ribs 110 at its base with fire bricks 100 arranged within them, and may include an aperture 82 with a coincident door 90 in an outer housing. The housing may have insulation which is prevented from escaping by a flange 85. The heat transfer chamber may have a chimney 60 with a baffle 65 to mitigate against downdraughts. The heat transfer chamber and cooking chamber can have an arch shape. The oven can be a portable, domestic garden oven that burns solid fuel.