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Patent GB-2548567-A (GB)
Title: A child safety catch assembly
Inventor: JESPER BIRK ANDERSON
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2016-03-21
Abstract: A safety catch assembly, for a door handle connected to a square spindle, comprising a sliding catch 21 having an elongate slot, e.g. keyhole shape, having a locking section with a width equal to the square spindle which prevents rotation of the spindle and an unlocking section having an enlarged portion with minimum diameter corresponding to diagonal of spindle square cross section which allows rotation of the spindle. The sliding catch is spring biased into position where locking section is located around the spindle. Preferably sliding catch is mounted in track in a housing, fixing holes or slots may be included to match existing mounting holes of handle assemblies. Preferably a secondary spring biased sliding catch 40 is provided which blocks movement of the primary catch 21; the secondary sliding catch is slid prior to sliding of the primary catch in an orthogonal direction; this requires two different sequential motions before the handle can be turned providing a childproof catch. A releasable tether limiting the opening of the door/window may be included.
Patent GB-2548598-A (GB)
Title: Display system and method
Inventor: JEREMY GREENWOOD
IPC: H04N9/73
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: A vehicle display system 1 includes a first camera C1 for generating first image data corresponding to a first image; and an image processor for processing said first image data. The image processor is configured to monitor an operating status of external vehicle lighting 19, 20. Upon determining that the external vehicle lighting is active, the image processor modifies the first image data to modify one or more illumination effect caused by said external vehicle lighting. Preferably the colour content or brightness/contrast of the first image is modified. Preferably a colour corresponding to the external vehicle lighting is modified e.g. red for tail and brake lights and orange/yellow for indicator and fog lights. Preferably the image processor monitors the operating status of the external lighting either by analysing the colour content of the image data or by receiving an activation signal. Preferably a second camera C2 for generating second image data is present, where first and second image data is combined into a composite picture. Preferably one image is overlaid as a semi-transparent image onto the other. Preferably the first camera is mounted to the rear of a vehicle and the second is mounted to the rear of a trailer.
Patent GB-2540004-A (GB)
Title: Method for extending communication range of remote control system during walkaway locking control function
Inventor: RIAD GHABRA
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2016-04-27
Abstract: A method for extending a communication range of a portable controller and base station pair, preferably a vehicle remote control locking system such as a PEPS system. The method comprises increasing a reception gain level of a portable controller to a high gain level. The high gain level provides an extended communication range in which the controller receives polling signals from a base station. The controller is unable to receive the polling signals while the controller is outside of the extended communication range. Upon the controller not receiving the polling signals, the controller transmits a command signal for receipt by the base station and decreases the reception gain level back to a normal gain level. The switching of the controller receiver to the high gain level may be triggered in response to polling signals not being received from the base station or in response to a command signal from the base station. The command signal transmitted by the portable controller can be a lock command signal for a vehicle associated with the base station. The base station can detect the portable controller being moved away and initiate transmission of polling signals. The method can implement a walkaway locking function.
Patent GB-2535081-A (GB)
Title: User authentication
Inventor: JEREMY GOLDSTONE
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: A method of user authentication by an application 1a on a mobile telephony device 1 comprises authenticating the user by interaction with the application 1a, communicating with a remote authentication service 4 to receive a call identifier; and sending the call identifier within a telephone call to the remote telephony service 9, by means of which the user is authenticated to the remote telephony service 9. The mobile telephony device may receive a service code linked to the remote telephony service, and the call identifier may be based on this service code, e.g. the authentication service or the remote service may look up a telephone number based on the service code, and may send the telephone number to the mobile application with the call identifier. The service code may be captured (by scanning a machine readable image code, QR code) or entered manually into the mobile device, or obtained from an application on the mobile device 1, such as a mobile banking application. In other disclosed examples, the call identifier may be hidden within the call using audio steganography, or the authentication service 4 may link the user to a remote service account ID, which is sent to the remote server.
Patent GB-2540879-A (GB)
Title: Electronic apparatus
Inventor: MASAHIRO KITAMURA
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2016-07-12
Abstract: An electronic apparatus (10, figure 1) has an electronic board 22 located outwith that of the operating direction of a push button 24(a-c) and a detection switch 35(a-c) for detecting operation of the button located on the electronic board. The switch may be located on a lower surface of the electronic board and the push button may have a detection arm 52 which forms a lever arrangement with the electronic board. The push button may have a rotating supporting point 54 between the operating part 50 and the detecting arm. The rotating part may be provided on the baseplate 22 as opposed to the push button. The push button may also have another rotating part located at the opposite end of the push button from the detecting arm. The electronic board can be used for detecting a touch operation on a touch pad. The electronic apparatus can take the form of a laptop or similar electronic device such as a smartphone or keyboard.
Patent GB-2538653-A (GB)
Title: Plant ties
Inventor: JAMES JOHN THORN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A plant tie (1) comprises a plastically deformable elongate body (2) having first and second free ends (7, 8) that are attachable to each other by means of at least one permanent magnet (5, 6). In some embodiments the plant tie comprises an attachment portion (11) between the free ends, the attachment portion being adapted to attach the plant tie to a cylindrical member.
Patent GB-2553591-A (GB)
Title: Method of operation of a monitoring device
Inventor: GRAHAM BREND
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2016-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operation of a monitor­ing device 10 con­nected with a traffic control device 8, the monitoring device 10 supporting differ­ent mobile wireless networks via wireless interfaces 16, wherein the monitoring device 10 selects one of the supported networks according to a predefined selection strategy, connects with the selected network, and transmits via the selected network status information regarding the traffic control device 8 to a control unit 24. The traffic control device 8 may be a railway signaling device arranged at a railway track 2. Each of the supported mobile wireless networks may be of different radio standards, i.e. GSM-R (2G), UMTS (3G), LTE-Advanced (4G). The selection strategy may be based on a predefined selection criterion, e.g. availability of the network at the location of the monitoring device 10, a signal level or the data transmission rate of the network, or may depend upon the amount of data to be transmitted.
Patent GB-2545992-A (GB)
Title: Heating device for cigarette
Inventor: YONGHAI LI
IPC: A24F40/20
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: A heating device 10 for a cigarette 20 includes a housing 12, a heating chamber 14, and a power supply 16. The heating chamber is arranged at a first end of the housing, is configured for receiving at least part of the cigarette, and defines an air inlet 142 and an opening 144 for receiving an end of the cigarette. The heating chamber includes a plurality of heating pieces 146 arranged on two opposite inner walls. Each heating piece includes a heating surface facing an interior space of the heating chamber. The power supply is arranged at an opposite, second end of the housing and is configured for feeding the heating pieces power. The device may comprise a layer of heat insulation 148 arranged between the housing and the heating pieces. The device may comprise a charging terminal 18 at the second end of the housing. The heating surface may be a smooth curved surface, the heating chamber may be ellipse in cross-section, and the maximum distance between the heating pieces may be less than the external diameter of the cigarette. The cigarette may be pressed flat upon insertion into the heating chamber.
Patent GB-2557914-A (GB)
Title: Discharging arrangement for a wind turbine
Inventor: KARTIK YAO
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: System and method for discharging an electrical energy storage in a wind turbine, comprising a resistor 107 and a cooling fan 110 that provides air flow over the resistor, where the system is configured to discharge an electrical energy storage 104 by connected the energy store to the resistor, disconnecting from the resistor using a switch 109 at a predetermined voltage, and connecting a fan 110 at the predetermined voltage level to cool the resistor and further discharge the electrical energy storage. The fan may be powered by the energy storage prior to reaching the predetermined voltage, or by a grid power source. The predetermined voltage may be between 60V and 120V. The energy storage may be a capacitor or battery. The electrical energy storage may be part of a pitch drive in a wind turbine.
Patent GB-2543985-A (GB)
Title: Antenna device, feed element, and communication terminal device
Inventor: SHINICHI NAKANO
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A feed element 36 has a transformer-coupled structure which has two magnetically coupled coils L21 and L22. The coils are interleaved and are formed of coil portion pairs 362a and 363a (coil L21) and 362b and 363b (coil L22), each pair being interconnected with through-hole conductors (vias). The coils have four distinct terminals P1-4 (figs 1&2). Coil portions 362a and 362b are disposed on magnetic layer 361b while portions 363a and 363b are disposed on layer 361d. A further magnetic layer 361c may be provided. The magnetic layers may be formed of magnetic insulating sheets such as ferrite sheets. A further non-magnetic insulating layer 361a may also be provided. The feed element may inductively pass a high-frequency signal to a conductor member 14 of an antenna device.
Patent GB-2544692-A (GB)
Title: Method for starting ocean current power generation device and start control device
Inventor: KENSUKE FUTAHASHI
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to enable smooth starting of an ocean current power generation device that uses blades having a fixed pitch angle. The ocean current power generation device is provided with: a mechanical brake for regulating the rotation of a rotor shaft of the rotor blades; and a driving force transmission mechanism which is interposed between the rotor shaft and a power generator. The driving force transmission mechanism has a changeover means for switching between a driving force transmission state and a driving force cutoff state, a load application means for applying a rotational load to the rotor shaft when in the driving force cutoff state, and a speed change means for changing the rotation speed of the rotor shaft and transmitting the resulting driving force to the power generator when in the driving force transmission state. The mechanical brake is released with the driving force transmission mechanism being in the driving force cutoff state (S10), the rotation speed of the rotor shaft is increased while the rotation load is being applied to the rotor shaft (S20), the power generator is caused to start rotating by switching to the driving force transmission state (S30), the rotation speed of the power generator is increased (S40), and the power generator begins generating electric power upon being connected to a grid power supply (S50).
Patent GB-2550030-A (GB)
Title: Detecting occupant presence on a vehicle seat
Inventor: MARK A CUDDIHY
IPC: B60N2/66
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: A system 100 comprising a bladder 108 (e.g. air bag) in a vehicle seat 102, a conduit 114 connecting a fluid pump 112 to the bladder 108, a branch element 118 connecting the conduit 114 to a pressure sensor 122, and a controller 124 (e.g. computing device) having a processor and a memory. The processor executes memory storing instructions to determine occupant presence in the vehicle seat according to two or more data (e.g. first and second pressure values) received from the pressure sensor. The first pressure value may be stored upon an initiating event (e.g. vehicle door being opened or unlocked). Occupant presence may be determined when the second pressure value exceeds the first pressure value by a predetermined threshold. The controller may detect occupant absence from the seat when the second pressure value equals or is less than the first pressure value. When the controller determines occupant presence in the vehicle seat, the processor may actuate the vehicle seat to move from a rearward position to a forward position and/or actuate a steering wheel, mirrors or window. The system may comprise a switch 126 to actuate the fluid pump to inflate or deflate the bladder.
Patent GB-2549847-A (GB)
Title: Concrete slab system
Inventor: S ALLEN FACE
IPC: E04F15/12
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A concrete slab system includes a bed 20 of a first concrete having a top 22 surface and edge 20E surfaces. The bed's top surface 22 has shrinkage cracks 24 and induced cracks 26. The widths of the induced cracks 26 are greater than widths of the shrinkage cracks 24. Non-concrete material 30 is disposed on the bed's top surface and on each of the bed's edge surfaces. A second concrete 40 covers the non-concrete material and the bed. The second concrete has stretchable fibers 44 mixed therein. The stretchable fibres may be polymer fibres or metal fibres. The non-concrete material may be a polymer layer.
Patent GB-2545617-A (GB)
Title: Plastic working method for magnesium alloy
Inventor: YOSHINORI KATO
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: A plastic working method for a magnesium alloy (10), wherein the magnesium alloy (10) is subjected to a friction stir process whereby a probe (31, 25, 36) at the tip of a tool (30) rotating around its axial line is press-fitted to the surface of the magnesium alloy (10), the magnesium alloy is heated and softened by friction between the magnesium alloy and the rotating tool (30), and the tool (30) is moved parallel to the surface of the magnesium alloy (10) while the tool (30) is rotated with the probe (31, 25, 36) in the press-fitted state, thereby stirring the magnesium alloy in the vicinity of the probe (31, 25, 36) and modifying the magnesium alloy. When the length in a first direction of the region of the magnesium alloy (10) being plastically worked is A and the amount of shrinkage of the magnesium alloy (10) in the first direction due to the friction stir process is α, A+α is set as the length in the first direction of the region subjected to the friction stir process. Thus, the plastic workability with respect to the magnesium alloy (10) is improved.
Patent GB-2563018-A (GB)
Title: Plant support
Inventor: GWYN WILLIAMS
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2017-05-29
Abstract: A plant support arrangement comprises two or more adjacent plant-supporting poles (16, figure 4) carrying respective removable supporting bosses 5, the bosses being held apart by an elongate link 2 connected between them. The bosses and links may comprise connector portions 7, 10 for connecting them together. The, or each elongate link may comprise at least one linking member. There may be at least two linking members which may be mutually connectable with an adjustable overlap. The linking members may each be provided with a linear array of alternating projections 12 and recesses 11 to enable the linking members to be mutually engaged. The poles may be supported upright by bases. In one embodiments the poles may project from a grow-bag. A kit of parts for a plant support arrangement is also disclosed
Patent GB-2564638-A (GB)
Title: Deployable shelter structure
Inventor: MELVIN ROLLING
IPC: E04H15/06
Filed: 2017-06-14
Abstract: A vehicle mounted shelter 10 can be deployed from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration. The shelter 10 has a first stage 13 which is mounted adjacent the vehicle roof 1 and is deployed to provide a first sheltered zone adjacent the vehicle; and a second stage 14 carried by the first stage 13 and which is movable relative to the first stage 13 to provide a second sheltered zone adjacent to the first sheltered zone. The first stage 13 may be arranged to slide from runners 12 on the vehicle roof 1 during deployment. When in the stowed position, the second stage 14 may be located in a recess provided by the first stage 13. The sliding direction of the second stage 13 may be transverse to the sliding direction of the first stage 14. A ground engaging support structure provided with legs 16 may support the first stage 13.
Patent GB-2563605-A (GB)
Title: A monitoring system
Inventor: MATTHEW LEACH
IPC: G08B13/22
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: A security device 10 is securable to an object 300 and comprises a sensor 70 which sends data to a controller 50 which applies a set of rules to determine unauthorized use of the object, based on the sensor data, and to trigger an alert based on that determination. The rules are updated wirelessly using a remote device 600. The sensor may be inside a recess 90 of the device and accessible only by destructive means when the device is in use. The controller may also be inside the recess, or may be remote from the device. The sensor may measure light, temperature, pressure, acceleration, or GPS signals. If sensor data is used to determine a position, then the rules may compare the position against a predetermined area, may involve the distance travelled in a time interval, or may compare the route travelled by the object against a predetermined route.
Patent GB-2564124-A (GB)
Title: Control device for an electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2017-07-04
Abstract: A control mechanism for rotating an instrument tip 204 of a surgical scoping device comprising an actuator 216 and an energy delivery structure. The actuator 216 is formed from a shape memory effect material. The energy delivery structure is connected to the actuator 216 delivering energy to cause a change in temperature of the shape effect material. The actuator 216 exhibits a torque in response to the shape memory effect material reaching a threshold temperature. The shape memory effect material has a helical or a pair of helical structures and is configured to unwind. The energy delivery structure has a conductive element and a heater thermally connected to the actuator. The control mechanism has a coolant delivery structure. An electrosurgical instrument 200 for applying radiofrequency electromagnetic energy and microwave EM energy to biological tissue is also provided.
Patent GB-2564458-A (GB)
Title: A torque transfer drive system
Inventor: JAMIE STEPHEN FOSTER
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2017-07-12
Abstract: A driveline system 200 comprises a prime mover 210 providing torque to a first group of wheels 230 and an electric machine 220, typically a motor/generator, configured to provide torque to a second group of wheels 240. A torque transfer drive 110 comprises a first side 111 and a second side 112 and enables torque generated by prime mover 210 to be provided from first side 111 to second side 112 for provision to second wheels 240. A first disconnect device 120, which may be a continuously variable device, is configured to, in respective first connect and first disconnect configurations, transmit or prevent transmission of torque from prime mover 210 to first side 111. A second disconnect device 130, which may be an on-off clutch, is configured to, in respective second connect and second disconnect configurations, transmit or prevent transmission of torque between electric machine 220 and second side 112.
Patent GB-2559216-A (GB)
Title: Droplet manipulation
Inventor: HANBIN MA
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2017-07-17
Abstract: An electrowetting-on-dielectric droplet (EWOD) manipulation device comprising a tessellated array of electrodes which includes at least some non-rectangular polygonal electrodes, an array of control devices, each control device comprising at least one switching element configured to control bias applied to a respective electrode in the tessellated array of electrodes and an array of control lines comprising a set of first control lines and a set of second control lines configured such that each control device is individually addressable by a given first control line 20 and a given second control line 21. Preferably the switching element comprises a transistor, more preferably a thin-film transistor. Ideally each control device comprises a capacitor. Preferably at least some of the non-rectangular polygonal electrode comprise first electrodes of a first shape, ideally the first shape has 3 or 6 sides. Further claimed is a method of controlling a tessellated array of electrodes comprising retrieving a set of route defining parameters and applying control signals. Further claimed is a method of controlling a tessellated array of electrodes comprising activating a first electrode, activating second and third electrodes and then de-activating the first electrode. The device can be used to control droplets in microfluidic applications.
Patent GB-2550712-A (GB)
Title: Method for constructing nucleic acid molecule
Inventor: MICHIRU FUJIOKA
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2016-02-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for constructing a single-stranded nucleic acid molecule for nucleic acid sequencing by means of a nanopore sequencer, said method including: a step in which at least one hairpin primer including a single-stranded region on the 3' side and a pair of primers are used to synthesize a complementary strand of template DNA that includes the target sequence; and a step in which the synthesized complementary strand forms a hairpin structure inside a molecule and a template extension reaction is carried out. The obtained nucleic acid molecule includes both the target sequence and the complementary strand thereof in the sequence.　Single strand construction enables analysis by nanopore sequencing, and the sequence of only the target nucleic acid, which does not include information of the complementary strand, is repeatedly analyzed, thus enabling analysis to be conducted with greater precision by addressing the problem of sequence errors.
Patent GB-2549052-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore isolation devices and method of use
Inventor: TODD ANTHONY STAIR
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2015-03-19
Abstract: A packer assembly includes an elongate body, at least one sealing element disposed about the elongate body, and a shoulder disposed about the elongate body and positioned axially adjacent the at least one sealing element. A cover sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the shoulder. An annular support shoe has a jogged leg, a lever arm, and a fulcrum section that extends between and connects the jogged leg to the lever arm. The jogged leg is received within a gap defined between the cover sleeve and the shoulder, and the lever arm extends axially over a portion of the sealing element.