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Patent GB-2506456-A (GB)
Title: Continuous Resonant Trap Refractor
Inventor: JEFFREY ANDLE C
IPC: G02B5/02
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: A refractor for spatially separating multi-frequency radiant energy; the refractor comprises a tapered optical core 501 extending from a base face towards a tip, the core 501 comprising substantially transparent material; a cladding 502 disposed about the core 501, the core 501 and the cladding 502 both being transmissive of light; wherein the core base size is dimensioned to admit radiant energy at frequencies above a cutoff frequency Fmin; and, wherein the cladding 502 is selected to allow radiant energy to exit the core 501 when the radiant energy reaches a critical angle therein, or reaches a resonance or near resonance state within the core; such that energy having higher frequencies will reach the critical angle at increasing distance from the base then energy having lower frequency. Also disclosed is a waveguide based detector comprising; an optical core having an inlet and at least partially comprising a plurality of layers having an aggregate refractive index; at least two of the layers for a photoactive conversion zone; two collectors for collecting electrical energy from the conversion zone; and cladding disposed around the core. Further disclosed is a waveguide based detector comprising: an optical core having an inlet, a plurality of antennas disposed within the optical core for converting light into electrical energy; a cladding disposed around the core, the cladding having a lower refractive index than the aggregate refractive index of the core; and two terminals coupled to the plurality of antennas.
Patent GB-2495653-A (GB)
Title: Hollow tube with slits and a suture
Inventor: ALI FALAH HASAN
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2012-12-24
Abstract: A silhouette facelift suture includes a hollow stainless steel tube 1 with a blunt lower end 5, an oval orifice 3 with a fine slit 4 and a small Y. shaped slit 6 at its upper open end. A longitudinal, alongside slit 2 runs along the length of the hollow tube. A separate polypropylene silhouette suture 7 has knots 8, cones 9 and a half circle non cutting small needle 10. The silhouette suture 7 is stretched and fixed into the hollow tube 1 between the fine slit 4 and the Y shaped slit 6. The fine slit 4 accommodates the suture 7 and prevents its terminal knot 8 from slipping. Preferably the alongside slit 2 prevents the knots 8 and cones 9 from passing through the hollow tube 1.
Patent GB-2510136-A (GB)
Title: Exercise machine for circuit training comprising a rotatable resistance support
Inventor: MCGEE RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/008
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: Exercise equipment comprises a base 2, a support 6 movably mounted to the base 2, a movement resistance portion (e.g. arm levers 18) supported by the support 6 and coupled to a resistance element 21, wherein the support 6 is movable relative to the base 2 to provide two or more positions suitable for performing different types of exercise. The support 6 may comprise a ring rotatably mounted to the base 2. A hydraulic, electric or pneumatic actuator may be arranged to automatically move the support 6 relative to the base 2 according to a sequence or programme. The sequence may be automatically determined depending on the measurement or monitoring of user performance or ability. The resistance to movement may be automatically adjusted. Further movement resistance portion (e.g. levers 5 and foot plates 13) may be provided which may automatically move into a retracted position when not required.
Patent GB-2501792-A (GB)
Title: A transmitter of an NFC interrogator controls a current source for exciting an antenna based on a detected voltage
Inventor: JONES STEVE
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: This application relates to a transmitter for transmitting signals in a near-field communication (NFC) frequency band. For example, the transmitter may form part of an NFC initiator, which is also known as an interrogator or a reader/writer. An antenna 12 of the transmitter is excited by a current source 28. A voltage 60 at an output of the current source is detected. If the detected voltage exceeds a predefined threshold then the current output produced by the current source is reduced. Preferably, the transmitter includes a feedback loop (60-74 and 22) for controlling the current source, including a variable power amplifier 22. The voltage detector may comprise an attenuator 62 and diode 64. In one embodiment (Figure 2) the transmitter has two NFC drivers for a single antenna, and thus two current sources. The current sources may operate alternately.
Patent GB-2500096-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle bonnet and assembly method
Inventor: KALARGEROS NICOLAOS
IPC: B62D25/10
Filed: 2013-02-06
Abstract: The present application relates to a motor vehicle bonnet, said bonnet has an outer surface panel 109 and an inner panel 113. The outer surface panel is joined to the inner panel along an edge of said vehicle bonnet. A support panel 111 is provided between the inner panel and the outer surface panel. The support panel has a first joining section 123 and inner panel has a second joining section 125, where the first and second joining sections have complementary profiles which substantially match the profile of an adjacent section of the outer surface panel. The inner panel diverges away from the outer surface panel inset from the second joining section. A further bonnet is disclosed where a hem (219, figure 5a) provided on the outer surface panel is folded over the first and second joining sections, and the inner panel and support panel are fixedly retained by the hem. The application also relates to a method of assembling a motor vehicle bonnet.
Patent GB-2510899-A (GB)
Title: Power supply system module
Inventor: MYHRE ERIK
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A power supply system module 1 comprises first and second AC terminals AC1, AC2, positive and negative DC terminals DCP, DCN and a housing 2. An AC-DC converter 10 is connected to the first and second AC terminals, and a DC-DC converter 11 is connected between the AC-DC converter and an internal DC bus 12. A protection circuit 14 is connected between the internal DC bus and the positive or negative DC terminal. A control device 13 is provided for controlling the AC-DC converter and/or the DC-DC converter. The power supply system module further comprises a backup battery device 20 comprising a backup battery 21 connected to the internal DC bus via a battery management system 22. A battery monitoring and control system may be provided to monitor the status of the backup battery and control the current flow between the backup battery and the internal DC bus. The power supply system module may be a computer server or a data center.
Patent GB-2500134-A (GB)
Title: Electronic tag detector and deactivation system
Inventor: COX PAUL
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: An electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag detector and deactivator comprises a signal generating circuit for generating a detection signal and a deactivation signal, and an antenna arrangement for transmitting the signals. The detection signal comprises a group of at least three bursts, where pairs of bursts are separated by time intervals which differ from each other. The signal generating circuit comprises a capacitor arrangement and an oscillator, where a low voltage battery charges the capacitor arrangement to a high voltage through the oscillator. The deactivation signal is generated by discharging the capacitor arrangement through the antenna. The detector may additionally comprise a detector circuit for receiving a reradiated signal from the tag, and comparing it to a reference. The time intervals of the detection signal may each be less than an electrical mains signal period, with their sum being greater than the electrical mains signal period. The format of the detection signal reduces interference between the tag detector and mains operated EAS equipment.
Patent GB-2513928-A (GB)
Title: A coulter assembly for a seeding drill
Inventor: SEYMOUR NATHAN
IPC: A01C5/06
Filed: 2013-06-05
Abstract: A coulter assembly 20 for a seed drill comprises a main frame 22 arranged to couple to an off-road vehicle, an adjustment frame 24 coupled to the main frame by an adjustment mechanism, and a plurality of coulter sub assemblies 26. Each coulter sub assembly being mounted to the main frame for individual movement and is connected to the adjustment frame via a tensioning arrangement 76; wherein movement of the main frame relative to the adjustment frame acts on the tensioning arrangement to vary the tension force. At least one of the sub assemblies may be pivotably mounted with respect to the main frame intermediate a leading and a trailing end in-use. A resilient member such as a spring may extend between the coulter sub-assembly and the adjustment frame.
Patent GB-2505749-A (GB)
Title: Coexistence management system for measuring channel information between spectrum sharing devices and method thereof
Inventor: KANG HYUN DUK
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: Provided are a coexistence management system for measuring channel information between spectrum sharing devices and a method thereof. The coexistence management system for measuring channel information between spectrum sharing devices includes: a plurality of coexistence enablers (CEs) which is provided for each of the plurality of white space objects (WS0s) having at least one measurement capability of measuring channel information on an operation channel that is being used; a coexistence manager (CM) which is linked with at least one CE within a group to confirm measurement capability of a corresponding WSO and receives channel information on the operation channel from one or more WSOs within neighbouring groups according to the confirmed result; and a coexistence discovery and information server (CDIS) which registers at least one measurement capability for each of the plurality of WSCs.
Patent GB-2516077-A (GB)
Title: Decoy
Inventor: TITHECOTT GEOFF
IPC: G01S7/38
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A decoy for protecting a platform (such as an aircraft) against radar based threats comprises an ejectable unit, ejectable from a launch tube on the platform. The ejectable unit comprised memory means 12 having predetermined information loaded on it relating to potential threats. The unit further comprises an antenna 11 for receiving and transmitting RF signals and signal processing means 15 for processing received RF signals. Comparing means compare the processed signals with the predetermined information and determine the presence of a threat. On determining a threat, the signal processing means 15 transmits an altered RF signal via the antenna 11 such that the received signal is jammed and the threat is lured away from the platform.
Patent GB-2501449-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head cover
Inventor: GAFFNEY JOHN TRAVIS
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2012-01-26
Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantiallv parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.
Patent GB-2506747-A (GB)
Title: PTFE thread sealing tape applying tool
Inventor: ROBERTS STEPHEN CHARLES
IPC: B43K29/00
Filed: 2013-08-22
Abstract: A tape dispenser 110 for applying PTFE thread sealing tape 18 to the threaded end (46 fig 3) of a pipe or pipe fitting (48 fig 3) includes at least one reel body 112 around which, in a loaded condition, the tape 18 is wound, the body 112 having a longitudinal axis (14 fig. 3) at least partially along which extends a handle 16 for gripping by a user. The reel body 112 may be flangeless and cylindrical with a diameter of no more than 20mm. The dispenser 110 may include a plurality of reel bodies 112 arranged along the axis (14 fig. 3) each wound with a separate portion of tape 18. The plurality of reel bodies 112 may be connected by a narrow, frangible neck or by a projection 36 and socket 38. The dispenser may include a writing device 30 which may form part of the projection 36.
Patent GB-2508706-A (GB)
Title: Card, method and system for use in facilitating a transport service
Inventor: KARAGKOUNIS DAVID
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: A card 105, such as a pre-payment card, for use in relation to a transport service (e.g. taxi), comprising: a body having a first face and an opposed second face; machine-readable code storage means carried by the body and storing code information; at least one retro-reflective area 106 on at least one of the faces; and identification information 220 visible on at least one of the faces; wherein the identification information corresponds in part to the coded information. The machine-readable code could be stored on a magnetic strip, barcode 315, integrated circuit and chip 415, among others. The code storage could be used to store the users credit and the card used to pay for a transport fare. The retro-reflective area could be used to hail a transport vehicle (e.g. taxi). Independent claims are also included for a method and system using the card.
Patent GB-2509577-A (GB)
Title: An electronically controlled switch device for a vehicle
Inventor: KHAN-NIAZI MUHAMMAD
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: The invention comprises a switching device 1, in particular for a motor vehicle (2, figure 3), comprising a switch 3 for actuation by a user, an actuator 10 for changing a state of a mechanism 12, and a control electronic system 8 for actuating the actuator as a function of the actuating of the switch, wherein the actuator is operationally connected mechanically to the mechanism with a pull-pull mechanism 15 or a push-push mechanism 14, so that upon a temporary activating of the actuator a first state of the mechanism is changed into a second state and following this the second state is continuously retained with the deactivated actuator up to the next temporary activating of the actuator, and upon a temporary activating of the actuator a second state of the mechanism is changed into a first state and following this the first state is continuously retained with the deactivated actuator. The actuator may comprise an electromagnet 11 which is briefly supplied with electric current. The switching device may be used for locking and unlocking the tilting seat back (24) of a vehicle seat (23).
Patent GB-2522178-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer composition
Inventor: ANDREWS PHILIP
IPC: A61L15/42
Filed: 2013-11-12
Abstract: A multilayer composition 1 comprises a first layer 2 comprising a first material 3 which is at least partially impregnated with a second material 4 wherein the first material 3 is a gel material and the second material 4 is a flexible porous material; and a second layer 5 comprising a low friction material wherein the composition is adapted so that the first layer 2 is in fluid flow communication with a wound or skin of a wearer in use. The multi-layered composition may be used in a wound dressing or in the prevention or treatment of a wound. In one embodiment the first layer 2 comprises a hydrogel containing carboxymethylcellulose impregnated with a non-woven polyester and the second layer 5 comprises a polyurethane coated with pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive.
Patent GB-2522191-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional hydraulic flow control valve
Inventor: MOORE ANTHONY EDWARD
IPC: F16F9/348
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A flow control valve for a hydro-pneumatic suspension is provided. The valve comprises a circular valve body 32, 62 including a flow restriction 39, 68 and a plurality of flow relief passages 33, 67 closed at one side by respective leaf springs 47, 48, 65, 66. Further flow relief is provided by a reciprocal central sleeve (37, 61) which contains the flow restrictor and is movable to unseat one or both leaf springs.
Patent GB-2512465-A (GB)
Title: Seat angle adjusting mechanism and child safety seat therewith
Inventor: CUI ZONG-WANG
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a seat angle adjusting mechanism. The seat angle adjusting mechanism includes at least one fixing component 12 and an engaging component 11. The at least one fixing component 12 is disposed on one of the seat and the supporting base transversely along the supporting base. An end of the engaging component 11 is pivoted to the other one of the seat and the supporting base, and another part of the engaging component 11 is selectively engaged with the at least one fixing component 12 in different positions. The engaging component 11 is pivoted to detach from the at least one fixing component 12, and the seat is pulled in a back-and-forth direction along the supporting base so as to move relative to the supporting base for adjusting the angle of the backrest relative to the supporting base. An operating component 13 may be provided for driving the engagement component 11 to pivot. A child safety seat is also provided.
Patent GB-2524094-A (GB)
Title: Low latency sort
Inventor: PONT ANTHONY
IPC: G01S7/38
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A method for processing electrical signals in an electronic counter-measures (ECM) system comprises locating temporal peaks in received radar, lidar or sonar signals at high speed and throughput rates. The signals are converted into a plurality of electrical signals, each electrical signal having an associated magnitude value; a set of peak values is generated from the magnitude values, the set of peak values indicating peaks in the plurality of electronic signals. A plurality of first indexes is generated from the peak values, the first indexes indexing respective ones of the peak values; at least one second index is generated from the peak values, the at least one second index indexing at least one of the first indexes; at least one third index, based on the at least on second index, is selected from the plurality of first indexes; and at least one of the electrical signals is selected based on the at least one third index.
Patent GB-2514484-A (GB)
Title: Variable mass load marine vibrator
Inventor: TENGHAMN STIG RUNE LENNART
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A marine vibrator 100 comprising a variable mass load 104 which can compensate for air spring effects such as an increase in resonance frequency by shifting the resonance frequency to a lower value. An embodiment provides a marine vibrator 100, comprising: an outer shell 102; a driver 108 disposed at least partially within the outer shell 102 and coupled thereto; and a mass load 104 coupled to an exterior surface of the outer shell; wherein the marine vibrator has a resonance frequency selectable based at least in part on the mass load. The mass load may be in the form of a container, which may have holes or other openings formed therein, which allows water to enter the container in use, therefore increasing the containers mass, therefore providing a variable mass load which may optimise resonance frequency based on depth. Springs may be disposed about the driver (120, figure 6) and masses (124, figure 6) may be affixed to the springs. The marine vibrator may be disposed within a frame (224, figure 14) which may prevent tilting of the container. The container may be attached to the frame via springs (230, figure 14).
Patent GB-2510085-A (GB)
Title: Illumination system
Inventor: WOODGATE GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: An illumination system comprises an array of light emitting elements, an array of directional optical elements and a light deflecting means arranged to provide a fan of light cones. A position detector senses the retroreflection from an observer's eyes and a control system reduces the intensity of light directed towards the retroreflection region. Such a system achieves glare reduction for a line-of-sight illumination apparatus.
Patent GB-2527547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in underwater connections
Inventor: TODMAN MICHAEL TORR
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: An underwater turbine generator is attached to an underwater anchorage 21 using a releasable actuator 25. Because the actuator is releasable it may be used with multiple turbines, and is not permanently exposed to subsea conditions. The anchorage 21 may comprise a spigot 22, and the turbine may comprise a tether 23 and coupling 24 which allows movement in yaw. The actuator 25 is attached to the coupling 24 by arms 27, and is suspended by a cable 26 e.g. from a floating winch. The coupling 24 is retained on the spigot 22 using a sliding key 29, which is inserted or withdrawn by the actuator 25. Once coupling is complete, the actuator 25 is released from the coupling 24 and recovered to the surface. The actuator may be supplied with power from the surface by a power supply 28.
Patent GB-2532236-A (GB)
Title: Ladder and scaffold tower anchoring device
Inventor: JAMES AUSTIN
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 2014-11-12
Abstract: The ladder has an anchoring device that comprises a stabiliser bar 3 and one or more anchoring spikes 4. The spikes are pivotally mounted to the stabiliser bar, such that they are movable between a stowed position and an open position, and are securable in either position. The stabiliser bar may be connected to the base of two vertical side members 1 that form the ladder, and the length of the stabiliser bar may be wider than the width of the rungs 2. The spikes may comprise perpendicular metal plate section extending from a first end to a second tapered end. The spikes may also be pivotally mounted by a rivet 5 and secured by a scaffold clip, pin or a nut and bolt 6. The spikes can be located on one or both faces of the stabiliser bar, and the ladder may also form part of a scaffold tower.
Patent GB-2533422-A (GB)
Title: A drainage piece for use in a roofing system
Inventor: JOHN FIFIELD
IPC: F24J2/46
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A drainage piece 24 for a border between a roof tile and a roof panel such as a solar panel, the drainage piece includes a tile-side drainage channel 60 for positioning beneath the tile, and a panel-side drainage channel for positioning beneath the solar panel. The drainage channels are separated by a wall 64 guarding against wind driven rain penetrating beneath the tile from the panel-side of the drainage piece. It may have a step 70 in height of the thickness of a tile. Preferably, a top wall 68a, 68b extending laterally from the wall on the tile-side may overlie and grip a tile. Further disclosed is a connector for connecting upper and lower roof solar panels that overlap in a ridge-to-eave direction, the connector comprising a lower panel-engaging portion (20, Fig. 4b) for receiving a trailing end (16ct, Fig. 4b) of the lower panel (16c, Fig. 4b), an upper panel-engaging portion (22, Fig. 4b) for receiving a leading end (16bl, Fig. 4b) of the upper panel (16b, Fig. 4b), and a spacer formation (30, Fig. 4b) disposed beneath the panel-engaging portions for spacing the lower panel away from an underlying roof batten (12, Fig. 4b).