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Patent GB-2502953-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic converter substrate with micro-structured hollow ceramic tubes
Inventor: KINSBURY BENJAMIN FRANCIS KNATCHBULL
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A catalytic converter substrate 90 comprises a plurality of micro-structured hollow ceramic tubes 20, each tube having an inside surface (30, fig 3) and an outside surface (40, fig 3). At least one of the inside surface and an outside surface has a plurality of openings to micro-channels (55, fig 4), which extend from the openings in the at least one surface towards the other surface. The catalytic converter substrate has a catalytically active coating, which may comprise a precious metal such as a platinum group metal, or a non-precious metal, such as nickel. A kit for a catalytic converter also includes an insulation mat 70 and a substrate housing 80 for receiving the substrate mat with a tight fit. A method for fabricating a catalytic converter may include the steps of forming a plurality of micro-structured tubes using phase inversion and sintering, and gathering the plurality of tubes and adhering or fastening the tubes in an array. A method of retro-fitting a catalytic converter to an existing exhaust system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2491263-A (GB)
Title: Configuring multiple paths in a digital mixing fabric in accordance with configuration data sets stored in memory
Inventor: MACKAY GRAEME GORDON
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: An integrated circuit is used for digital signal processing and mixing of a plurality of streams of audio data samples. The integrated circuit includes analogue and digital inputs and outputs, digital interfaces for connection to other integrated circuits, and a digital mixing core 50 comprising a plurality of digital signal processing (DSP) blocks, which can act as data sources and data destinations. Multiple signal paths can be configured in a digital mixing fabric by a plurality of configuration data sets stored on the IC. Each configuration data sets defines at least two source ports and a destination port and may be supplied to the IC, either by a user, or by software. A low latency bypass path 90 may also be provided and configured to provide a bypass of the digital mixing core for data streams. Signal routing may be achieved by means of a multiply-accumulate block, which may operate on a time division multiplexed (TDM) basis generate output by scaling and accumulating input data. Each signal path has a respective sample clock rate, and paths with different sample clock rates can be routed through the mixing fabric independently of each other.
Patent GB-2513525-A (GB)
Title: Provision of alternative text for use in association with image data
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2012-07-30
Abstract: An arrangement for providing alternative text (alt text, tag, attribute) or other data type for use in association with image data comprises encoding alternative text data within a URI for the image data. In one embodiment a web browser 104 comprises an alternative text management module 112 operable to display alternative text for images in web pages. The alternative text for a given image 110 may be encoded within the URL (301, Fig 3) using a reserved character in URL syntax e.g. using the fragment identifier, specified by the hash symbol (#).
Patent GB-2498255-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for stabilizing formulation methods
Inventor: YANG YAHAN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2011-03-03
Abstract: A method is presented for modeling reservoir properties. The method includes an auxiliary time-stepping procedure of the reservoir between an old time and a new time, and calculating a plurality of masses explicitly. A plurality of phase component densities is updated linearly from the plurality of masses. A plurality of saturation changes is calculated based on the plurality of masses. A plurality of phase flow rates is updated based on the plurality of saturation changes, a plurality of phase flow rates at the old time, and a plurality of saturation derivatives of the phase flow rates at the old time. A plurality of component flow rates may be calculated based on the updated plurality of phase component densities and the plurality of phase flow rates. The method also includes a formulation method based on the auxiliary time-stepping procedure.
Patent GB-2510178-A (GB)
Title: System and method for replicating data
Inventor: SCHOBEL-THEURER THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A system and method for replicating data comprises a first computing device 200 and a second computing device 210 each having non-volatile storage 201, 212. The first computing device receives one or more write requests 214, buffers the write requests in a volatile memory and starts appending 203 the data to a log file 202. After the data is successfully appended to the log file, the first computing device promptly signals completion of the received write request(s) and starts writing the data to the local storage 201. The second computing device detects new data to be written, fetches the delta of the remote log file on the first computing device and appends this data to a local copy of the log file 211 accessible by the second computing device. The second computing devices detects new data, fetches the delta of the local copy of the log file, and writes data to its non volatile storage 212.
Patent GB-2511336-A (GB)
Title: A dummy instrument for use in a simulator
Inventor: AFZAL MOHAMMED
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: A dummy endoscope system for use in an endoscopy simulator. Angulation control knobs (105) on the control body (101) are attached to a drive mechanism which moves as the knob rotates. Each drive mechanism is attached to a piston or pistons (204) slidable in a respective cylinder (205). First and second ports in the cylinder are arranged such that increasing pressure at the first or second port exerts a force on the drive mechanism in a first or second direction respectively. Each port is connected to a flexible tube (209) extending along an umbilical (103) and being connected to an actuator cylinder (211) containing an actuator piston (213). The space between the piston and actuator piston is filled with hydraulic liquid. Each actuator piston is connected to a motor (219) controlled by the endoscopy simulator to vary the pressure on the actuator piston and hence the force felt at the control knobs in accordance with the requirements of the simulator.
Patent GB-2513156-A (GB)
Title: Delivery system
Inventor: KEATING RONAN
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: A system 100 for delivery of an anchor 120, comprises a driver 110 which co-operates with a hollow anchor 120 so as to allow presentation of the driver 110 through the anchor 120. A sharpened tip 130 of the driver extends through the anchor and provides a piercing leading surface that extends beyond the body of the anchor and, which on delivery of the anchor to the abdominal cavity, can be withdrawn from the anchor leaving the anchor in situ. The anchor is spring biased 160 towards the driver needle end portion 130 so that when there is no force acting on the assembly, (eg. it has not yet been pushed into the abdomen or has just been pushed through the wall of the abdomen) the anchor shields the sharpened tip 130 of the driver.
Patent GB-2516913-A (GB)
Title: Device for improvement in soap flow
Inventor: BEATTIE JONATHAN
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2013-08-06
Abstract: A liquid soap dispensing apparatus comprising a reservoir 101, a liquid discharge means 301 in fluid communication 102 with the reservoir and an air venting means 305 in fluid communication 302 with the liquid discharge means. The apparatus is configured as such that the air venting means 305 is locatable above the discharge means 301. The air venting means may be located above the maximum liquid level 307 stored by the apparatus, and furthermore may have a vent comprised of an open ended pipe or a valve (501 fig 5).
Patent GB-2501047-A (GB)
Title: Polymer
Inventor: HEIDENHAIN SOPHIE
IPC: C07C13/28
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A polymer comprising a repeat unit of formula (I): (I) wherein Ar6and Ar7 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; Sp represents a spacer group comprising a chain of at least 2 aliphatic carbon atoms spacing Ar6 from Ar7; m is at least 1; and if m is greater than 1 then -(Ar7)m forms a linear or branched chain of Ar7 groups in which Ar7 in each occurrence may be the same or different.
Patent GB-2508684-A (GB)
Title: Directing data packets for processing in parallel processing computers
Inventor: SANDSTROM MARK HENRIK
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: A system for directing incoming data units or packets to be processed comprising; a set of processing systems 2, each of which host a group of instances of applications; logic which provides, for each of the processing systems, an expression 15/16 of the availability of hosted instanced that are accepting packets with no destination instance specified (a no-instance specified or NIS packet); an inter-processing system load balancer 20 which examines whether an incoming packet has a destination instance specified, and directs the packet to the processing system hosting that specified instance if it does. If it does not (if it is a NIS packet), the load balancer forwards the packet to a selected processing system, the selection based on the expressions provided. This system may be implemented in a multi-processor or parallel processor based computer. Each processing system may have a further processing system specific load balancer 70 which selects a processing resource 1 (such as a particular CPU or GPU) to send a NIS packet based on expressions/indications 5 of availability of instances associated with each processing resource. The selection of a processing system may be based on the number of available instances hosted by that system.
Patent GB-2508495-A (GB)
Title: X-ray diffraction detector
Inventor: MATSUSHITA KAZUYUKI
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: A silicon strip detector having a first X-ray detection unit (11) having plural strips (12) arranged in parallel to one another in a first direction, and a second X-ray detection unit (21) having plural strips (22) arranged in parallel to one another in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction is used as an x-ray detector (2). The X-ray detector (2) is mounted in an X-ray diffraction device while the first direction is matched with the tangential direction of 2 theta rotation, and the second direction is matched with the tangential direction of x-rotation for executing in-plane diffraction measurement.
Patent GB-2511599-A (GB)
Title: Folding vehicle head restraint assembly
Inventor: YETUKURI ARJUN V
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2013-12-03
Abstract: A head restraint assembly 10 is provided to be mounted within a vehicle. A head restraint is supported by a cross member 24 in a lateral direction and adapted to rotate about a lateral axis R of the cross member. A fixed locking member 28 is mounted within the head restraint. A latch 30 is mounted to slide on the cross member between a first latch position engaged with the locking member and at a second latch position released from the fixed locking member. A lever 32 may be provided proximate the latch to move the latch between the first latch position and the second latch position. A motor 60 is in communication with the lever such that the motor moves the lever to translate the latch from the first latch position to the second latch position. The head restraint is rotatable about the cross member when the latch is in the second latch position. A biasing member 36, such as a spring, may be provided for moving the head restraint when the latch is in the second position. Non-motorised locking mechanisms are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2506049-A (GB)
Title: Electronic path entering for autonomous or semi-autonomous trailer backing
Inventor: MCCLAIN JEREMY J
IPC: B62D13/06
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: A method of controlling a backing system for a vehicle and trailer assembly comprises initiating a path input mode on an electronic input device associated with an electronic control unit in the vehicle. An intended backing path is input into the electronic control unit by defining the intended backing path with an input control mechanism for the electronic input device. The path input mode on the electronic input device is ended.
Patent GB-2506317-A (GB)
Title: Atomic layer deposition of transition metal thin films
Inventor: WINTER CHARLES H
IPC: C23C16/18
Filed: 2012-06-05
Abstract: An atomic layer deposition method for forming metal films on a substrate comprises a deposition cycle including: a) contacting a substrate with a vapor of a metal-containing compound described by formula 1 for a first predetermined pulse time to form a first modified surface: MLn (1) wherein: n is 1 to 8; M is a transition metal; L is a ligand; b) contacting the first modified surface with an acid for a second predetermined pulse time to form a second modified surface; and c) contacting the second modified surface with a reducing agent for a third predetermined pulse time to form a metal layer.
Patent GB-2514229-A (GB)
Title: Crystalline phase identification method, crystalline phase identification device, and crystalline phase identification program
Inventor: SASAKI AKITO
IPC: G01N23/207
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: A crystalline phase identification method, device, and program which can conduct qualitative analysis with higher precision are provided. The method for identifying crystalline phases contained in a sample by a powder diffraction pattern of the sample with use of a database includes a whole pattern fitting step of subjecting a first diffraction pattern which is the powder diffraction pattern to whole pattern fitting with the use of crystalline phase information contained in the sample to calculate a theoretical diffraction pattern of the crystalline phase(s) already identified; a residual information generating step of generating residual information on the sample on the basis of a difference between the theoretical diffraction pattern and the first diffraction pattern; and a residual information search and matching step of comparing the residual information with the database to select a new crystalline phase contained in the sample.
Patent GB-2509025-A (GB)
Title: Elevator system with dynamic traffic profile solutions
Inventor: FLYNN MICHAEL P
IPC: B66B1/06
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: An exemplary method of controlling an elevator system includes determining that a temporary heavy traffic condition exists that includes a plurality of passengers requiring elevator service from an originating floor in the building that is distinct from a lobby floor. At least one elevator car out of a plurality of elevator cars within the building is temporarily dedicated to carry the passengers from the originating floor. A peak travel scheduling strategy is temporarily used for controlling the dedicated elevator car or cars for a selected period of time.
Patent GB-2518263-A (GB)
Title: Diamond based electrochemical sensors
Inventor: MACPHERSON JULIE VICTORIA
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A diamond electrochemical sensor comprises a sensing electrode formed of boron-doped diamond material and a pH changing electrode also formed of boron-doped diamond material, wherein the sensing electrode and the pH changing electrode are configured such that when placed in an aqueous solution of pH 7 the pH changing electrode can generate H+ and OH- allowing a reversible pH change over the sensing electrode across a pH range of at least 3 to 9.
Patent GB-2529854-A (GB)
Title: Rotary blade tip
Inventor: HEWITT ANDREW
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: This is for a type of blade tip for a turbine blade that is more resistant to oxidation and wear than standard blade tips. The problem to be addressed is that minimising the clearance between the turbine blade tip and the turbine casing which can lead to undesirable rubbing. The invention seeks to provide a new method to minimise this clearance, while also reducing wear on the blade tip. There are two portions, the first portion 2 is made from an abrasive material 7, while the second portion 3 is made from a more resistant abrasive material 8, and is at a lower height when compared to the first portion. The first portion is upstream from the second portion. The abrasive material is made from a nickel alloy 32.
Patent GB-2530742-A (GB)
Title: Deployment mechanism for a deployable table
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A deployment mechanism suitable for a deployable seat table 12 such as found in an aircraft seat has a non-linear motion slide 30 comprising a primary carriage 34 movable back and forth along a primary track 32. A secondary carriage 52 is coupled to the primary carriage and moves with the primary carriage. A secondary non-linear 60 track has at least a section of which runs non-parallel with the primary track. The secondary carriage is coupled to the secondary track and is movable back and forth along the secondary track. The coupling between the secondary carriage and the primary carriage allows relative movement between the carriages in a transverse direction and allows relative rotation between the secondary carriage and the primary carriage about a perpendicular axis.
Patent GB-2534378-A (GB)
Title: An attachment for a hand held appliance
Inventor: PHILIP JONATHAN STEPHENS
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2015-01-21
Abstract: An attachment for a hand held appliance such as a hairdryer comprises a first wall 102 and a bung 120 housed within the first wall 102. Each of the first wall 102 and the bung 120 are moulded and subsequently joined together. One of the first wall 102 and the bung 120 may comprise a locating rib (352, fig.8b) and the other of the first wall 102 and the bung 120 may comprise a locating recess or slot 350. These are adapted to cooperate together to position the bung 120 with respect to the first wall 102. The first wall 102 and the bung 120 may additionally be secured using one or more of gluing, welding and screwing the parts together. A sleeve 110 may extend about the first wall 102. The sleeve is preferably moulded as a single unit and subsequently joined to the first wall by means of ribs 354 on the first wall 102 and ribs 356 on the sleeve 110. Preferably, a second fluid flow path extends between the first wall 102 and the sleeve 110.
Patent GB-2527708-A (GB)
Title: Attaching arrangement
Inventor: JOWETT LEIGH
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: An attaching arrangement (48) is for attaching a support member (16) to a base member (18). The attaching arrangement comprises a receiving member (70) defining a recess (74) to receive the support member. The attaching arrangement further includes clamping means (72) to clamp the base member, and securing means to secure the support member to the attaching arrangement.
Patent GB-2544087-A (GB)
Title: Automatic teller machine with biometric authentication
Inventor: ADRIAN CONDON
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 2015-11-05
Abstract: An automatic teller machine (ATM) system, 200, with biometric authentication comprising, a bio-potential waveform sensor, 204, coupled to a biometric authentication unit, 210. The biometric authentication unit is adapted to compare a bio-potential waveform of a user with a pre-recorded reference bio-potential waveform associated with said user. The bio-potential waveform may be an electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) pulse. The reference waveform may be stored on a user card, 209. The bio-potential waveform may be on a contactless card or a smart phone. The waveform sensors may be integrated into a key/button of the ATM. There may be two or more sensors and at least one on each side of the keypad, 201. The user may be informed to place a finger/digit onto its own sensor, 213. The sensors may be integrated into the display/screen, 207, of the ATM. A second inventive concept is provided for modifying/retrofitting an existing Automated Teller Machine with the bio-potential waveform sensors.
Patent GB-2546113-A (GB)
Title: Stationary ergometric exercise device
Inventor: MILAN BACANOVIC
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2016-01-11
Abstract: Ergometric exercise device 10 comprises a foot-operable drive including drive elements in the form of foot-driven pedals 18 mounted via pedal cranks 20 to opposite sides of a drive wheel 22. A flywheel 24 with a magnetic rim (Fig 6, 38) is coupled to the drive wheel 22 via a gear mechanism 26. The exercise device 10 has a brake device (Fig 6, 40) in the form of one or more permanent magnets (Fig 6, 44a,44b) mounted for movement by means of a motor (Fig 6, 42) towards and away from the magnetic rim (38) of the flywheel 24 to selectively adjust a braking force applied to the flywheel 24. There is a measuring unit for measuring drive force or torque and a measuring device for measuring cadence. A command module receives the measurements, calculates performance parameters for the user and controls the movement of the permanent magnets (44a, 44b) relative to the magnetic rim (38) of the flywheel 24, in order to alter the braking force and thereby adjust the performance parameters so that they conform with a predetermined performance profile.
Patent GB-2550165-A (GB)
Title: A postal tube end closure device
Inventor: PAUL CLARK
IPC: B65D59/02
Filed: 2016-05-11
Abstract: A postal tube end closure with anti-roll part made from same piece of material. Preferably, the anti-roll part form three flat support surfaces 14 to prevent rolling. Preferably, the midpoint 31 of a support surface extends no further than 1cm from the surface of the tube 30 to allow a stapler to pass. Preferably, the corners are arcuate. Preferably, the support surfaces are discontinuous (fig. 11) or comprise cavities (fig. 12). Alternatively, an anti-roll part 44 has an aperture 46, and is sandwiched between the tube 30 and the end closure 42 (see fig. 8). Preferably, a tube 30 comprises a closure at end, with the anti-roll parts in alignment with each other.
Patent GB-2538184-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS ROBERT HARRIES
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a main body (12, fig 1), a primary air inlet 70, a first wheel 14 and a second wheel 16. The main body houses a suction motor 140, a first cyclonic separator device 110 and a chamber 100 for receiving dirt. The cyclonic separator device 110 includes an air inlet in communication with the primary air inlet 70, and a dirt outlet 113 in communication with the chamber for receiving dirt 100, wherein the dirt outlet 113 is configured for directing dirt in a direction 111 generally opposite to the direction of air passing into the primary air inlet 70 when the apparatus is in an operating condition with both wheels 14, 16 engaging a generally horizontal floor surface, air containing dirt passes through the primary air inlet 70 downwardly into the main body, and dirt passes generally upwardly 111 through the dirt outlet 113 of the first cyclonic separator device 110.