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Patent GB-2512400-A (GB)
Title: An electrical energy power consumption monitoring device and an energy management system
Inventor: TODD GORDEN WALKER
IPC: G01R11/02
Filed: 2013-03-29
Abstract: An electrical power consumption monitor comprising a shunt resistor 2 and processing means for determining the power drawn though the shunt resistor. The shunt resistor is connected in-line between a circuit breaker of a domestic consumer unit and an electrical circuit to monitor the electrical power consumption. An optically isolated low-voltage digital output from the power monitoring circuit is routed to an external device or hub outside the consumer unit for storage/transmission via the output terminals 3. A common conductor carries a mains neutral connection to all monitoring devices in the consumer unit, via connection 6 on the printed circuit board. Capacitors 7 are provided on the PCB. The shunt potential difference is tapped at two points 8 at a fixed distance apart to enable the power consumption of the circuit to be established. The shunt monitor measures the load current and line voltage, the product of these provides instantaneous power and hence a measure of energy over time. The power monitoring circuit is run parallel to the shunt therefore should the PCB of the power monitoring circuit fail, current can still pass through the shunt and not hinder the power supply of the circuit supplied by the circuit breaker.
Patent GB-2512651-A (GB)
Title: Opposed piston engine with double sided stepped piston scavenging
Inventor: PIRAULT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F01B7/02
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: An opposed piston engine 100 with at least one combustion cylinder volume 1000 having at least one stepped double sided piston having three areas that can be used to displace, compress or expand fluids in the engaging cylinder. The stepped double sided air transfer piston 3a and 3b is located in a stepped cylinder lb in which the inner side 302 of the air transfer piston 3b acts in-phase with the corresponding power pistons 3 and 2 and the outer side 301 of the air transfer piston 3b acts in anti-phase with the power pistons 3 and 2. In which the inner side 302 and outer side 301 of the piston 3b are integral with either the exhaust power piston, which controls the opening and closing of the exhaust ports, or the air power piston, which controls the opening and closing of the air ports of the combustion chamber. The staggered scavenging of the stepped piston design provides a lower work requirement than required for a conventional constant pressure system.
Patent GB-2507367-A (GB)
Title: Beacon signal transmission in wireless communications networks
Inventor: ATHANKUTTY ABID
IPC: H04W48/12
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: The present application relates to a wireless device that is able to operate in overlapping first and second wireless networks. The wireless device is configured to adjust the time interval between its beacon transmissions for the second wireless network so that the time at which beacons are transmitted by the wireless device does not coincide with the time at which beacons for the first wireless network are transmitted. Target beacon transmit times (TBTT) may be also adjusted individually in a non-uniform way by applying a pseudo-randomly generated offset which may be based on an identifier of the network. The wireless device may operate as a station in a first BSS, receiving beacons from a WLAN access point and also operate as a Wi-Fi Direct (WFD) group owner in a second BSS with other devices in an adhoc peer to peer arrangement.
Patent GB-2502888-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for converting an input light signal into an output light signal
Inventor: COPNER NIGEL
IPC: G02F1/03
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: A method and device for converting an input light signal into an output light signal, in an optical component, such as a non-linear Bragg grating 102 comprising alternating layers of low 102a and high 102b refractive index third order Kerr non-linear material, is described. An input light signal 104, at a first wavelength Î»1, and a first light beam at a third wavelength Î»3, are received at the component. The input light signal and the first light beam interfere in the component to form an interference pattern, which modifies a reflectivity spectrum of the component to increase the reflectivity of the component in a portion of the reflectivity spectrum. A second light beam, having a second wavelength Î»2 corresponding with a wavelength within the portion of the reflectivity spectrum, is also received at the component and is then reflected from the component, in dependence upon the portion of the reflectivity spectrum, to generate the output light signal 106 at the second wavelength. This enables conversion of light signals to signals at a different wavelength. The output light signal is encoded with the same data as that encoded onto the input light signal.
Patent GB-2514377-A (GB)
Title: Actuator with progressive gear
Inventor: BOURQUI YVAN
IPC: F16H35/02
Filed: 2013-05-21
Abstract: An actuator for a grille shutter assembly of a vehicle has a motor 20 connected to an output 18 via a gear train 30. The output 18 has a connector for connection to louvers of the grille shutter assembly. The gear train 30, with spiral progressive gears 36,38 having logarithmic pitch paths, has a gear ratio which is variable depending on the actuation angle of the output shaft 18. Optionally, a return spring 54 is arranged to resiliently return the output shaft 18 to an initial actuation angle when the motor 20 is not active.
Patent GB-2516871-A (GB)
Title: Drawing device
Inventor: JOSHI CHETAN
IPC: B43L5/00
Filed: 2013-08-02
Abstract: A drawing device comprising a rectangular base sheet part 12 and a plurality of supplementary sheet parts 14, 16, 18, 20 with hinge means 22, 24, 26, 28 to hinge the latter directly and/or indirectly to the base part so as to be able to fold thereover. The supplementary parts being substantially transparent, the same size and shape as the base part and suitable for drawing on with a drafting instrument. Preferably, each supplementary part is attached to an edge of the base part. The device is suitable for architectural drawing where a base drawing may be appended to with supplementary transparent sheets. The device may be in the form of a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2508077-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of carboxylic acid esters
Inventor: WILD ROBERT
IPC: B01J8/22
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of carboxylic acid esters which an acid (mono-, di- or polycarboxylic acids, or anhydrides) and an alcohol (preferably ethanol) are passed countercurrently through a first and a second esterification zone optionally in the presence of a solid catalyst (acidic ion exchange resin containing SO3H and/or CO2H groups). The intermediate liquid product stream is passed from the first reaction zone to the upper section of a second reaction zone without passing through a distillation column. The second reaction zone is fed with a dry alcohol stream comprising less than about 1 weight % water; a first stream comprising unreacted alcohol and water is taken from the first reaction zone and treated to reduce the water content to form a wet alcohol stream which then recycled to the first reaction zone; and a second stream comprising unreacted alcohol and water and having a water content of from about 2-6 mole% is taken from the second reaction zone and supplied to the first reaction zone.
Patent GB-2510450-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for monitoring play at a gaming table
Inventor: JACKSON HARLEY
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the play at a gaming table. The disclosed embodiment comprises a dealing shoe adapted to output signals when cards are dealt, and an input device operable by means of sensors and/or by the dealer to output signals indicating the occurrence of events during game play such as the arrival and departure of players from the table, the placing of the first bet for each game, and the resolution of the wagers to end the game. Output signals are received and stored in a memory with an associated timestamp, and analysis of the signals and their respective timestamps enables the apparatus to determine the number of players present for each game, and to calculate the number of games played, and the duration of each game. The method and apparatus are equally applicable to gaming tables which have a gaming device such as a roulette wheel, and to gaming tables where no "gaming device" is used, such as a card table using conventional playing cards only. Calculation results may be outputted as a printout or on a display, or exported electronically to a remote device 19, for example as reports.
Patent GB-2508281-A (GB)
Title: A coping system for the top of a wall
Inventor: MASON COLIN ERIC
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: A coping system for capping the top of a wall having an external face that is having insulation applied thereto, the coping system comprising a support 200 and a pair of extrusions 199, each extrusion having a length and a consistent cross section along the length, the cross section comprising an elongate arm 206 terminating in a hollow portion 207 and a distal end distal from the hollow portion 207, the support 200 being provided with a pair of sockets 205, each socket 205 receiving the distal end of one extrusion 199. The extrusions may be manufactured from uPVC. The elongate arm 206 may be provided with spaced apart weak points 208 to allow its length to be shortened. Each socket 205 may have ridges 209 which are complimentary to the weak points. The support 200 may have a fixing portion in the form a base 201 positioned on the flat top of the wall and a spacer 204 arranged to space the socket from the fixing portion. A sealing cap 220 may be provided on top of the support 200. Also disclosed is a window sill extension member.
Patent GB-2519520-A (GB)
Title: A water production plant
Inventor: MIKATI SAMI
IPC: E03B3/28
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: A water production plant 10 comprising an atmospheric water generator 36 and a power source 12, 38 powered by gas and comprising a combustion engine 12 and/or a fuel cell 38. The atmospheric water generator is powered by the power source wherein water in the exhaust gas of the combustion engine and/or from the fuel cell and water generated by the atmospheric water generator is captured. The captured water may be bottled in a bottling plant 26 for drinking. The apparatus may be situated near an oil or gas well 1. Carbon dioxide produced by the combustion engine and or fuel cell may be injected into a hydrocarbon well to increase gas or oil production. A later embodiment relates to a method of producing water from gas using the production plant.
Patent GB-2520311-A (GB)
Title: A method, device and computer software
Inventor: WAGG DAVID
IPC: H04N9/75
Filed: 2013-11-15
Abstract: Superimposing a graphic 1830 on an image, comprising selecting a plurality of specified points 1810-1817 on the image representing the background and determining the colour difference between at least one of the specified points and each point in a region 1825 at which the graphic is to be inserted. The determined colour differences are used to decide whether each pixel in the region in which the graphic is to be inserted is in the foreground or the background. The graphic 1830 is inserted in the image in the correct region and the foreground pixels in the said region are overlaid on top of the graphic. Preferably, pixels are determined as foreground or background on the basis of a probabilistic function based on the colour differences. There may also be an image tracking algorithm to track the position of at least one foreground object. The embodiment is for inserting a graphic or annotation on the pitch background of sports footage.
Patent GB-2511231-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic system with fluid flow summation control of a variable displacement pump and priority allocation of fluid flow
Inventor: STARKEY JONATHAN M
IPC: F15B11/16
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A system (20) has a variable displacement pump (50) that supplies pressurized fluid to power a plurality of hydraulic functions (31-36). Each hydraulic function has a control valve (51-56) with a variable source orifice (64) controlling fluid flow between the pump and a flow summation node (74), and a variable metering orifice (75) controlling fluid flow between the flow summation node and a hydraulic actuator (21-26). Variable bypass orifices (8a- 8f) in the control valves are connected in series between the flow summation node and a tank (48). As the metering orifice in a control valve enlarges, the source orifice enlarges and the bypass orifice shrinks. This alters pressure at the flow summation node, which is used to control the output of the pump. Components are provided to give selected hydraulic functions different levels of priority with respect to consuming fluid flow from the pump.
Patent GB-2526825-A (GB)
Title: An integrated circuit with interface circuitry, and an interface cell for such interface circuitry
Inventor: DUBY JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: H01L27/02
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided with interface circuitry 10 linking functional circuitry of the integrated circuit and external components. The functional circuitry operates from a first power supply within a power supply distribution network 105, 110 associated therewith within the core. The interface circuitry comprises a plurality of interface cells 150 that have interface components operating from a second, separate power supply. A power supply line structure 140 is shared by the plurality of interface cells within an i/o ring, and arranged to provide the second power supply to the interface components. In addition, at least a subset of the interface cells include additional interface components that operate from the first power supply. Each such interface cell is arranged to have an independent connection through pins 160, 170 on the periphery of the i/o cells to the power supply distribution network in order to receive the first power supply. This reduces the number of power supply lines within the input output ring.
Patent GB-2530012-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for data analysis and compression
Inventor: JANIN LILIAN
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2014-08-05
Abstract: The present disclosure provides computer implemented methods and systems for analysing datasets, such as large data sets output from nucleic acid sequencing technologies. In particular, the present disclosure provides for data analysis comprising computing the Burrows Wheeler Transform BWT of a collection of strings in an incremental, character by character, manner. The present disclosure also provides compression boosting strategies resulting in a BWT of a reordered collection of data that is more compressible by second stage compression methods compared to non-reordered computational analysis.
Patent GB-2532182-A (GB)
Title: Nopinz insignia panel
Inventor: BLAKE POND
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 2014-09-16
Abstract: An insignia panel in the form of a pouch that is suitable for attaching a document in the form of a number, identification or bib to a garment. The panel comprises a transparent front layer and a fabric rear layer. The transparent layer is mechanically fitted, bonded, sealed or secured around its periphery to the fabric panel to create a pocket or a window within which the document is stored. The fabric layer comprises a slot to allow the insertion of the document into the pocket, and the fabric layer also defines a border around the periphery of the transparent layer which allows the pouch to be tailored or embroidered onto a garment. The insignia panel may comprise a reflective strip and one or more drain holes.
Patent GB-2516777-A (GB)
Title: Two wire combined power and data network system segment with fault protection device
Inventor: GRABER STEFFEN
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: A segment of a two wire combined power and data network system for automation comprising a trunk, a spur mounted thereon and a fault protection device, in which said fault protection device comprises a control means adapted to monitor the current of said spur, and isolation means adapted to fully or partially isolate said spur from said trunk upon receipt of an activation signal from said control means, in which said control means comprises a failure status determination algorithm comprising an intermittent fault count over time step and a fault duration step, in which said intermittent fault count over time step is satisfied if a pre-determined number of separate faults are detected over a first pre-determined time period, in which said fault duration step is satisfied if a fault is detected which persists for longer than a second pre-determined time period, and in which said control means issues said activation signal upon determination of a failure status on said spur which satisfies the intermittent fault count over time step and/or the fault duration step of said algorithm.
Patent GB-2532202-A (GB)
Title: Solar panel arrangement
Inventor: DIETMAR DREWES
IPC: H02S30/00
Filed: 2014-11-05
Abstract: A solar panel arrangement 10 comprising one or more solar panels arranged to form an enclosure, and a control system that controls the position of the enclosure relative to the sun, wherein the or each solar panel has a substrate 20,22,24,26 with a light-responsive layer 28 on one side thereof, the enclosure has an open end 32 to admit photons, a closed end 34 opposite the open end 32, and one or more internal surfaces between the open end 32 and the closed end 34, one or more of the internal surfaces of the enclosure being the light-responsive side of the or each constituent solar panel. Wherein the or each enclosure may comprise a first main solar panel 20 opposing a second main solar panel 22. The or each enclosure may also comprise a first side solar panel opposing a second side solar panel. The or each enclosure may also be mounted in a supporting structure. The control system may include an actuator to adjust the position of the supporting structure. The V-shaped arrangement of the solar panels allows incident light to internally reflect off of the opposing sets of panels to increase absorption.
Patent GB-2532061-A (GB)
Title: Packaging system and method
Inventor: DEREK ROGER PAYNE
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A pouch for containing liquid or solid contents (1) incorporates a surface or edge (3) so shaped as to form a pouring spout (6) and the corresponding portion of the pouch opposed thereto constitutes an external flap (4) of a shape corresponding to the spout (3). A second external flap (2) is located along the top of the pouch. The flaps (2, 4) are formed as wide seals. They provide a handling surface and also reduce the conduction of heat from hot products (1) contained within the pouch, thereby making it easier and safer to handle.
Patent GB-2533794-A (GB)
Title: Fire proof cover
Inventor: DEREK ALFRED WARD
IPC: A62C3/00
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: A removable fire proof cover is disclosed for use with furniture or other antique items. The cover is of a layered construction and comprises a fire proof sponge or foam inner material sandwiched between outer layers of a silicon cloth. Preferably the sponge is 6mm in depth, whilst the silicon cloth outer layer preferably has a density of 440 g/m2. A method of making a fire proof cover is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2535735-A (GB)
Title: Virtual barrier
Inventor: STEPHEN WHITE
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: A virtual wireless barrier system 100 for determining a position of a mobile device relative to a virtual barrier comprises: a plurality of transmitters 110a, 110b configured to broadcast a unique identifier; a management platform for storing positional data for each transmitter; a mobile application for installation on a mobile device. The management platform is configured to communicate with the mobile application. The plurality of transmitters are arranged in pairs, one of each corresponding with a first or second zone 130, 140. The pairs are positioned to define the virtual barrier 120 between said first and second zones. The management platform is configured to: (a) map the barrier; (b) receive transmitted data from the mobile application when the mobile application detects the unique identifier, and (c) send an alert to the mobile application for display. The first zone and second zone comprise different statuses, and the status of the second zone is dependent upon a specific user. The transmitters comprise wireless technology configured to exchange data over short distances, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology with universally unique identifiers (UUI). Each of the pairs of transmitters are mounted on opposing sides on a transmitter stand 150.
Patent GB-2536631-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppressant apparatus
Inventor: PAUL DAVID SMITH
IPC: A62C13/76
Filed: 2015-03-22
Abstract: A fire extinguishing apparatus comprises a container 100 for holding a fire suppressant, a valve 200 sealing said container and comprising a diaphragm 130 configured to perforate so as to release fire suppressant from said container, wherein the fire suppressant exerts a force on said diaphragm during use. The apparatus further includes a pyrotechnic charge 140 for perforating said diaphragm and a device 150, or cap, configured to reduce the force exerted by said fire suppressant on said diaphragm in use. The fire suppressant is preferably a powder suppressant and the cap is configured to support a portion of the suppressant material, thus reducing the weight of the suppressant acting on the diaphragm. The cap may be provided with apertures 152 to allow suppressant to flow through upon perforation of the diaphragm. Preferably the container is pressurised and the diaphragm comprises a metal disc having lines of weakness to aid perforation.
Patent GB-2537866-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus adapted to separate solids suspended in a fluid medium
Inventor: ISMAIL SUKRU BOSTANCI
IPC: B04C9/00
Filed: 2015-04-29
Abstract: An apparatus adapted to separate solids suspended in a fluid medium such as water, includes a substantially cylindrical container 1 adapted to contain the said fluid medium, an air movement fan 6 operatively connected to said container, and positioned to direct a flow or flows of air onto the surface of the fluid medium at a tangent to the axis of the container. A swirling movement of the fluid about the axis is generated whereby solids congregate about the axis from where they are removable from the fluid medium. The fan may be incorporated in a cover 4 for the container and the cover may have a plurality of air inlets 9 to enable air to be drawn into the container. A fluid medium inlet 8 and fluid medium outlet 2 may be provided in the container.
Patent GB-2538062-A (GB)
Title: System for approximating the contents of a dispensing container
Inventor: RAYMOND JOHN BACON
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2015-04-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for approximating the contents of a dispensing container. The dispensing container comprises a vessel 10 having a formation 20 and/or an element in or on the vessel such that when the vessel is laid on its side on a surface, the centre of gravity of the liquid contents causes the vessel to roll to a particular angle associated with that level, and an indicator 38 indicates the angle. The system further comprises a separate gauge 50, which interfaces with the container and co-operates with the indicator of the dispensing container, which signifies the approximate liquid contents of the vessel using a scale 54 on the gauge. The gauge may be a physical reference card with coloured segments 54a indicating the volume remaining. Alternatively the gauge may be a display on visual display unit. The display may show a digital reference card to be read by eye, or an image of the angle can be taken and automatically or manually compared to a local or remote reference image database and a result displayed on the screen. Alternatively the screen may be used to assess the distance travelled by the rolling vessel, and used to calculate the volume.