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Patent GB-2523166-A (GB)
Title: Vertical louver blind weight system
Inventor: DAY PERRY
IPC: E06B9/36
Filed: 2014-02-17
Abstract: A vertical louver blind has louvers 20 suspended from a head rail at a top edge, with a sleeve 21, adjacent to the bottom edge. The sleeve is open at opposite ends to receive a bottom weight or weighted bar 1. Each weight is not connected to one another, and has opposed side faces 2 & 3, top and bottom edges 4 & 5, and a pair of parallel ends 6 and 7, the ends projecting from the open ends 22 and 23 of the sleeve. The weights have flanges or rims 8 & 9 to retain the bottom weight within the sleeve. The weights may have tapered faces (11 & 12, fig 2) such that the faces converge towards the top and bottom edges.
Patent GB-2509661-A (GB)
Title: Shiftable memory employing ring registers
Inventor: PICKETT MATTHEW D
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: Shiftable memory employs ring registers to shift a contiguous subset of data words stored in the ring registers within the shiftable memory. A shiftable memory includes a memory having built-in word-level shifting capability. The memory includes a plurality of ring registers to store data words. A contiguous subset of data words is shiftable between sets of the ring registers of the plurality from a first location to a second location within the memory. The contiguous subset of data words has a size that is smaller than a total size of the memory. The memory shifts only data words stored inside the contiguous subset when the contiguous subset is shifted.
Patent GB-2528024-A (GB)
Title: Automatic measurement of dimensional data with a laser tracker
Inventor: STEFFEY KENNETH
IPC: G01S17/66
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: Measuring with a system having retroreflector targets and a laser tracker includes storing a list of nominal coordinates for two targets and at least one added point; capturing on a photosensitive array of the tracker a portion of the light emitted by a light beam and reflected off the two targets; obtaining spot positions on a photosensitive array of a tracker camera from light reflected off the two targets; determining a correspondence between two spot positions on the tracker photosensitive array and the nominal coordinates of the two targets; directing a beam of light from the tracker to the two targets based at least in part on the nominal coordinates of the first target and the first spot position; measuring 3-D coordinates of the two targets with the tracker; determining 3-D coordinates of the at least one added point based at least in part on the measured 3-D coordinates of the two targets and the nominal coordinates of the at least one added point. The laser tracker includes at least an inclinometer, a light source, an absolute distance meter, an angular transducer, a tracking system and a camera
Patent GB-2529418-A (GB)
Title: A bed store
Inventor: STERLAND RAYMOND
IPC: A47C21/00
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: A storage apparatus for use with beds that includes a displaceable means for hanging under gravity onto a structure, and a space for storage of items. The apparatus comprises a box 1 providing the storage space. The box 1 is attached to hooks 2 which via protrusions 3 which are inserted through holes 4. The hooks 2 preferably have textured padding 5.
Patent GB-2529645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to showers
Inventor: DOYLE THOMAS MICHAEL
IPC: F24H9/02
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: An adaptable shower apparatus 10 for use by a user having a visual impairment, the apparatus comprises a control unit 12 having a means of reactively adapting to real-time circumstantial changes. The shower apparatus 10 may include an anti-glare surface finish, and may include a remote control unit (42 figure 3) adapted for use by a person with limited dexterity, in addition to the provision of a cradle (92 figure 92) for the remote control unit (42 figure 3). The apparatus may include a shower head device 16 with an improved flow control mechanism 68 and an improved soap tray 24 to prevent unexpected soap ejection or loss. The control unit 12 may also have a rear mounted water outlet (20 figure 2), relief vent (147 figure 9a) and relief chamber (150 figure 9a) to reduce the dangers from pressure build-up. A system for validating usage of the shower apparatus 10 is also provided.
Patent GB-2517631-A (GB)
Title: Lighting device
Inventor: EVITT JONATHAN HENRY STREVENS
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2013-11-04
Abstract: A lighting device (1) that includes a light transmissive tube (2), a support (4) to which a series of light emitting elements (7) are mounted and a connector (5) for connecting the light emitting elements to a power source. The support (4) is formed of a planar resilient material twisted or wound into a spiral or helix and received within and constrained by an inner circumferential surface of the tube (2) such that it is mounted directly to and/or in interference fit with the tube (2).
Patent GB-2519892-A (GB)
Title: Detector unit for a lighting control system
Inventor: CHOYIKKUNNIL ANIL KOYAD
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: Detector unit for a lighting control system A lighting control system (1) comprises a light (5), a power source (2) anda detector unit (3) having a first part (9) detachably coupled to a second part (11). The lighting control system (1) is operable between: an operating configuration, in which the system is arranged to control power to the light (5) in response to an output from a sensor in the second part (11) of the detector unit (3), and a maintenance configuration in which the second part (11) of the detector unit (3) is de-coupled from the first part (9) of the detector unit. The lighting control system (1) is arranged such that in the maintenance configuration the power source (2) is electrically connected to the light (5) through the first part (9), such that the light (5) is on despite the second part (11) being de-coupled from the first part (9).
Patent GB-2529273-A (GB)
Title: Complexes
Inventor: COLACOT THOMAS JOHN
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2015-03-20
Abstract: A palladium (II) complex of formula (1) or (2). R1 and R2 are organic groups having 1-20 carbon atoms or form a ring with E; R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 is -H or an organic group having 1-20 carbon atoms; or R1/R3 or R2/R3 forms a ring and R4/R5, R5/R6, R7/R8, R8/R9, R9/R10 or R10/R11 may form a ring; R12 is an organic group having 1-20 carbon atoms; m is 0, 1,2,3,4 or 5; E is P or As; X is a coordinating anionic ligand; R18 and R19 are Me, -Et, -nPr, -iPr, -nBu, -iBu, cyclohexyl or cycloheptyl; R12 is an organic group having 1-20 carbon atoms; R20, R21, R22, R23 and R24 are H or organic groups having 1-20 carbon atoms; or one or both of R20/R21 or R22/R23 may form a ring. The complexes find use in carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom coupling reactions.
Patent GB-2539385-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for cutting, printing or embossing
Inventor: MIKE ADAMS
IPC: B41M1/24
Filed: 2015-06-02
Abstract: A continuous sheet 26 enters and exits 48 the apparatus 10 at a constant speed, a phase adjustment device 18 adjusting the speed of the sheet within the apparatus as it is fed to a tool element or die cylinder 12 and at least two anvils or impression cylinders 16,14, which may be biased towards the die, operating at constant surface speed. The tool may support a magnetic flex or tool plate 62 with a maximum repeat angle 68 of 270 degrees. The phase adjustment means 18 may comprise two high speed, light weight carriages or shuttles 20, 22 having carbon fibre reinforced plastic rollers 21, 23, 25, 27 and hydraulic actuators or electric linear servo motors. Moveable roller 35 may adjust travel or tension between carriages. Sensors e.g. cameras 32, 42 may monitor periodic registration marks on the sheet, movement of carriages 20, 22 being adjusted in response. A foil or laminate may also be applied using a hot foil technique (figure 2).
Patent GB-2539414-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of pluggable optical module
Inventor: ROBERT GRIFFIN
IPC: H04B10/588
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: An optical communications apparatus comprises a host board 100 and an optical module 200 comprising a Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) 202, wherein the optical module 200 is removably connected to the host 100 via a connection path. The host board 100 further comprises a signal generator, e.g. digital-analogue converter (DAC) 101, to generate a plurality of calibration signals at a plurality of frequencies, and a host interface 102 to transmit the calibration signals to the optical module via the connection path. The optical module further comprises a module interface 201 to receive the transmitted calibration signals, wherein the MZM uses the calibration signals to modulate a laser light source 206 and is biased to a point at which average output power is proportional to the output modulated signal. An optical detector measures an average magnitude of an output of the MZM when each of the calibration signals is used to modulate the laser light source and one of a host calibration unit 103 and a module calibration unit 203 determines a magnitude response of the connection path based on the measured average magnitudes and magnitudes of the respective calibration signals. Based on the magnitude response, a pre-emphasis characteristic is determined for application to signals transmitted by the optical transmitter in use.
Patent GB-2539706-A (GB)
Title: Premises telephony wiring
Inventor: JOHN WARREN
IPC: H04M19/00
Filed: 2015-06-25
Abstract: A premises telephony network, comprising within a premises: a signalling path for communicating telephony signalling between an external digital telephony network and an analogue telephony apparatus; a power supply for powering the analogue telephony apparatus; premises telephony wiring suitable for carrying power supply current and analogue telephony signalling for the analogue telephony apparatus; in which the power supply is connected electrically to a path across the premises telephony wiring for powering the analogue telephony apparatus. Aspects of the invention include providing Power for analogue telephony apparatus located at the premises by disconnecting electrically the premises telephony wiring from an external telephony network and by connecting electrically a power supply located at the premises to a path across the premises telephony wiring for powering the analogue telephony apparatus. Further aspects of the invention include the path across the customer-premises telephony wiring is distinct from the signalling path. Thus, a customer-premises telephony network is reconfigured to overcome problems arising from upgrading communication providers telecoms networks to all-digital by allowing customers to continue to use conventional analogue telephony apparatus connected to existing customer-premises telephony network sockets distributed around the customers premises.
Patent GB-2540940-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for transferring a plurality of data structures between memory and one or more vectors of data elements stored in a register bank
Inventor: MBOU EYOLE
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: Transfer of data structures from memory into one or more vectors of data elements stored in a register bank, using first interface circuitry to receive data structures retrieved from memory, where each data structure has an associated identifier and comprises N data elements. Multi-axial buffer circuitry, having an array of storage elements, where along a first axis the array is organised as N sets of storage elements, each set containing a plurality VL of storage elements, and where along a second axis the array is in groups of N storage elements, with each group containing a storage element from each of the N sets. Access control circuitry then stores the N data elements of a received data structure in one of the groups selected in dependence on the associated identifier. Responsive to an indication that all required data structures have been stored in the multi-axial buffer circuitry, second interface circuitry then outputs the data elements stored in one or more of the sets of storage elements as one or more corresponding vectors of data elements for storage in a register bank, each vector containing VL data elements. Such an approach can significantly increase the performance of handling such load operations, and give rise to potential energy savings.
Patent GB-2540979-A (GB)
Title: An acoustic leak detection unit
Inventor: FABIO ORLANDI
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: There is described an acoustic leak detection unit 3 suitable for being retained to a cable 2 in order to be passed along a pressurised pipe to detect a leak therein. In one aspect there is described an acoustic leak detection unit having a waterproof housing holding; a power unit (10, figure 4); a microphone (5); a memory (7); means to record an output from the microphone into the memory; and means to allow the output from the microphone to be downloaded from the memory once the acoustic leak detection unit has been removed from the pipe; and wherein the acoustic leak detection unit further comprises a clamp 14, external of the waterproof housing, to retain the acoustic leak detection unit to the cable. The acoustic leak detection unit can thereby be straightforwardly mounted to existing video-cable apparatus in order to provide an acoustic record to accompany the video record provided by the video-cable apparatus.
Patent GB-2529071-A (GB)
Title: Control device and control method
Inventor: KIYOTA YUSAKU
IPC: G06F13/36
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: A host (101), which controls a plurality of processors which are disposed upon an interface which access a plurality of storage regions and which correspond to each of the plurality of storage regions, comprises: an update unit (701) which, when a command string which is respectively outputted to any of the plurality of storage regions is received as input, updates the load from the commands which each processor of the plurality of processors is executing with respect to the storage region corresponding to the said processor; a selection unit (702) which selects the processor from the plurality of processors whereto allocate one of the commands in the command string, on the basis of the load from the commands which are being executed by each processor and which is updated by the update unit (701); and an output unit (703) which outputs the one command to the processor which is selected by the selection unit (702).
Patent GB-2542771-A (GB)
Title: Hazard Checking
Inventor: THOMAS ROBERTS
IPC: G06F12/1045
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) with TLB entries for storing address translation data for translating virtual addresses to physical addresses. Hazard checking circuitry detects a hazard condition (e.g. alias or synonym) when two data access transactions correspond to the same physical address. The hazard checking circuitry includes a TLB entry identifier comparator to compare TLB entry identifiers corresponding to the two data access transactions. The hazard condition is detected in dependence on whether the TLB entry identifiers match. Preferably, the physical address comprises a page offset portion, mapped directly from a corresponding portion of the virtual address, and the hazard checking circuitry comprises a comparator to compare page offset portions for the transactions. Preferably the apparatus comprises alias detection circuitry, detecting an alias condition when a physical address corresponding to a new TLB entry for allocation matches an existing physical address of a TLB entry. The TLB may prevent invalidation/reallocation of an entry corresponding to a transaction until the transaction progresses beyond a hazard checking stage.
Patent GB-2546234-A (GB)
Title: Enzyme cross-linking immobilisation on polyamide
Inventor: QIYUN ZHONG
IPC: C12N11/08
Filed: 2015-10-18
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of cross-linking enzymes on polyamide material with a stable spacer in between to strengthen the linkage. The method comprises the attachment of a combination of lysozyme and glucose-oxidase on a polyamide surface via a method comprising partial hydrolysis of the surface (e.g. using HCl), functionalization of the surface via the Ugi reaction using cyclohexyl isocyanide and an aldehyde such as 4-hydroxymethyl benzaldehyde, solid phase peptide spacer synthesis (using aminocaproic acid), activation of the spacer peptide via bromacetylation, and lysozyme and glucose-oxidase attachment to the activated spacer. Products made by such methods are also claimed. The method is suited for many different enzymes for various applications including lysozyme/glucose oxidase-coated Polyamide 6 for room temperature beverage protection.
Patent GB-2543837-A (GB)
Title: In-flight service cart and thermally insulated container for an in-flight service cart
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER ROBERT KRZAK
IPC: F28D20/02
Filed: 2015-10-30
Abstract: An in-flight service cart 1 for use on an aircraft for maintaining a payload (e.g. beverages, foodstuffs) within a selected temperature range, including a housing 3 and a removable thermally insulated container(s) 5 having a thermal insulation located between an outer casing 7 and a thermally conductive inner casing (11, figure 5). The thermal insulation includes at least one vacuum insulation panel (9a-e). A closure member 13 closes the opening 29. At least one thermal energy storage unit (TES, 15, figure 6) is located within the inner casing. The inner casing is in thermal contact with TES and provides a thermally conductive pathway for conducting heat entering the container to TES, which includes a phase change material (PCM) arranged to change phase at a temperature greater than or equal to -10°C. The inner casing may be copper or aluminium thinned walled cuboid structure. The closure member (e.g. a door) may have a locking mechanism (14, figure 9) comprising pins (64, 68) moving in opposite directions in response to actuator (60) movement. Preferably the door shuts without operating the actuator. A thermally insulated container (105, 205) is also provided with optional wheels.
Patent GB-2535836-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with debris ejector
Inventor: JIAN GANG FAN
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, comprises a suction nozzle, a suction source fluidly connected to the suction nozzle and a separating and collection assembly in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. The separating and collection assembly includes a housing 96 defining a collection chamber configured to receive debris and having a debris outlet 109 at a lower end thereof, a cover 104 at a lower end of the housing 96 selectively closing the debris outlet 109, a debris ejector 152 reciprocally moveable within the housing 96 and a retractable push rod 154 moveable between a retracted position in which the push rod lies within the housing 96 and an extended position in which the push rod 154 extends from the housing 96 and is operably coupled to the debris ejector 152. When the push rod 96 is in the extended position, downward pressure on the push rod 96 displaces the debris ejector 152 relative to the debris outlet 109. The debris ejector preferably includes a means for cleaning a filter grill within the housing 96.
Patent GB-2538612-A (GB)
Title: 3D scene co-ordinate capture & storage
Inventor: TRUSIT DAVE
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: Editing and rendering video content across one or more user devices, comprising: one or more computing devices 100; a central server. A first computing device 100: defines a first model of a three dimensional object S104 to be rendered in the video content; assigns S106 a plurality of reference points to the first model; for the plurality of frames of the video content, transformation data representing the position or change of the reference points is determined S108 and recorded in a data file S110. At the first, or further, computing device: there is a user interface for editing the transformation data in the data file, so as to change the shape of the model; the edited data file is transferred to the central server. At the central server: rendering the video content based on the received edited data file, for playback across one or more user devices. Editing the transformation data may comprise annotating the data with text, drawings, audio, images or video data. The rendered video content may be transmitted to one or more user devices by streaming, or downloading. The embodiment is for generating a 3D model of an eye, for ophthalmologists to use whilst speaking to patients.
Patent GB-2552642-A (GB)
Title: Decking support system
Inventor: STUART JAMES BOWIE
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2016-05-17
Abstract: A decking support system comprises a number of decking support elements 1, each comprising two engagement features, trough 190 and the open end of the element. A number of connection elements (700, Figure 4e) include a pair of connection features (750, 725 Figure 4e) and (740, Figure 4e) which are designed to co-operate with respective engagement features in the support elements. Also claimed are decking support elements with sides, base and top walls. Also claimed is a connection element with two engagement features. Also claimed is method of forming a support for a decking by connecting a number of elements and connecting members together into a two dimensional frame. Also claimed is a kit with connecting and support elements.
Patent GB-2552978-A (GB)
Title: A hook apparatus for providing access to a hook an interior of a vehicle
Inventor: MARTIN BUFFERY
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2016-08-17
Abstract: A hook apparatus 3 for an interior of a vehicle and an interior panel of a vehicle, the hook apparatus 3 comprising a panel 5 comprising an outer face; a retractable portion 9 arranged to be moved between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the retractable portion 9 forms a flush surface with the outer face of the panel 5 and in the second position the retractable portion 9 is positioned inwards from the outer face of the panel 5; wherein when the retractable portion 9 is arranged in the second position 14, the hook apparatus 3 enables access to a hook 13. The hook apparatus may comprise a biasing means, which may be a spring, arranged to bias the retractable portion towards the first position and the retractable portion may be arranged to move between the two positions in response to an electrical signal.
Patent GB-2553311-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for controlling assertion of a trigger signal to processing circuitry
Inventor: FRANÇOIS CHRISTOPHER JACQUES BOTMAN
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2016-08-31
Abstract: Evaluation circuitry 115 receives program instruction execution information, e.g. a memory address or data value, indicative of a program instruction executed by a processor. The evaluation circuitry then performs an evaluation operation, e.g. a comparison, to determine whether the program instruction execution information indicates presence of a trigger condition. Trigger signal generation circuitry 175 is used to assert a trigger signal, e.g. a watchpoint signal, to the processing circuitry when notified of the presence of the trigger condition. Filter circuitry 120 receives event information indicative of at least one event occurring within the processing circuitry, e.g. a branch instruction, and determines whether a second, qualifying condition is present. If not, the filter circuit prevents the presence of the trigger condition being notified to the trigger signal generation circuitry. Thus, the trigger signal is only sent if the conditions of both the evaluation and filter circuitry are met.