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Patent GB-2484428-A (GB)
Title: Commissioning of sensors
Inventor: NAVAS WILLIAM J
IPC: F24F7/06
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A method (400) for commissioning a plurality of sensors in an environment cooled by a plurality of cooling devices includes measuring (410) an initial temperature at each of the plurality of sensors in the environment, modifying (420) a cooling setting of a first of the plurality of cooling devices, the cooling setting corresponding to an air handler temperature of the first cooling device and determining (430) an influence factor of the first of the plurality of cooling devices for each of the plurality of sensors, the influence factor including a magnitude of change and a rate of change for each of the plurality of sensors. A system is also provided.
Patent GB-2490223-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separator
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2012-04-16
Abstract: A cyclonic separator comprises a first cyclone stage 11 having a first dirt collection chamber (26, fig 5), a second cyclone stage 12 located downstream of the first cyclone stage 11 and including a second dirt collection chamber (37, fig 5), an inlet duct 13 for carrying fluid from to the first cyclone stage 11 and an outlet duct 14 for carrying fluid from the second cyclone stage 12. The first dirt collection chamber (26, fig 5) surrounds at least partly the inlet duct 13 and the outlet duct 14. The second dirt collection chamber (37, fig 5) is preferably adjacent the inlet duct 13 and the inlet duct preferably extends from a base in the cyclonic separator.
Patent GB-2491719-A (GB)
Title: Parking assistance method and system
Inventor: PAMPUS CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60W30/06
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing parking assistance of a parking assistance system 2 for a vehicle 1 for carrying out a parking procedure and to a parking assistance system for a vehicle 2, the vehicle 1 having a sensor system 3 and the parking assistance system being designed to provide parking assistance for the vehicle 1 for carrying out a parking procedure in accordance with the method. The method includes notification to the driver that parking assistance or automatic parking to a space 30 is available, wherein the space 30 and its parameters have been determined by the system 2. Braking may occur if an obstacle is subsequently identified.
Patent GB-2508131-A (GB)
Title: Remotely monitoring status information
Inventor: JORDAN THOMAS DAMIAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: The monitoring of status information, such as weather data or parcel tracking, from a remote location is disclosed. A status establishing application is downloaded that is operable to identify a question and specify acceptable responses. The status establishing application also defines at least one originating equipment and establishes at least one receiving device. A status is generated and is viewed at the receiving device. Alternatively, a central database is located at a server, which acts as a single authority, can receive status information periodically generated by originating equipment. A receiving device can be used to query the database for the status of a variable and receive a status of the requested variable. The server may use an API to write status data received from the originating equipment to the database and read status data from the database in response to queries from receiving devices. Also disclosed is a server computer for developing status data platforms comprising storage for downloadable executable files to facilitate status platform development, a database for supporting developed status platforms and an interface for receiving input status data and providing output status data for operational status platforms. This allows used to develop their own status monitoring platforms.
Patent GB-2496502-A (GB)
Title: Receiving data transmitted via a combination of radio frequency signals using carrier aggregation
Inventor: KAUKOVUORI JOUNI KRISTIAN
IPC: H04B1/12
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: A receiver uses a local oscillator to receive data transmitted via a combination of radio frequency signals using carrier aggregation. Each radio frequency signal occupies a respective radio frequency band and the radio frequency bands (504, 502, 524) are arranged in two groups, a first group (532) and a second group (534), separated in frequency by a first frequency region, each of the groups including one or more radio frequency bands and the first group occupying a wider frequency region than the second group. The radio frequency signals are processed using the local oscillator by setting the local oscillator, during the processing, to a frequency (506) that is offset from the centre of a band (530) defined by outer edges of the frequency regions occupied by the two groups. The frequency to which the local oscillator is set may be substantially mid-way between the centre of the frequency region occupied by the first group (532) and the centre of the frequency region occupied by the second group (534); and, in a preferred embodiment, is within one quarter of the bandwidth of one of the radio frequency bands of that frequency.
Patent GB-2508245-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Method for Capturing Images
Inventor: CLAVENNA LYSA
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: An image capturing device 100 has an image sensor 200 for digitally capturing images and a shutter button 300 for receiving a user input indicative of a user wanting to capture an image. The image capturing device also has a trigger detection unit 400 to detect a trigger condition based on a predetermined movement of the device which is indicative of a user preparing to take a photograph prior to the user input being received by the shutter button 300. As such, the image sensor 200 captures a first image in response to the trigger condition, and a second image subsequent to the first image in response to the shutter button 300 receiving the user input. Preferably the device is for use with a camera of a phone or smartphone.
Patent GB-2509525-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system of a vehicle-sided pick-up arrangement
Inventor: CZAINSKI ROBERT
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2013-01-07
Abstract: A cooling system 1 of a vehicle-sided pick-up arrangement 8 of a vehicle comprises a first section thermally coupled to the pick-up arrangement and a second section thermally coupled to a section of the vehicle. The pick-up arrangement is for inductive power transfer to the vehicle. The vehicle may be track-bound such as a tram, wherein the pick-up arrangement is a secondary coil receiving power from a track having a corresponding primary coil. The secondary coil is preferably cooled by a working fluid passing through pipes 2 under the influence of a pump 3. Working fluid heated by the secondary coil can be passed to an absorption refrigerating device 6 and/or a heat pump 13 by three-way valves 4 where the fluid is used to cool/heat other working fluids passed through a respective cooling device 5 or heating device 7 to cool/heat a passenger cabin 12 of the vehicle. The cooling device may comprise an evaporator of the absorption refrigerating device in combination with a fan 10. The cooling system uses thermal energy generated in the pick-up arrangement by magnetic flux losses, hysteresis losses, eddy current losses or residual losses that would otherwise be dissipated outside and wasted.
Patent GB-2499728-A (GB)
Title: Sewage screening system
Inventor: FREDERICK DAVIS JAMES
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a screening system for the simultaneous removal of grit and screenings. The system comprises a tank 20 divided into a plurality of zones for the staged removal of screenings and contains at least one sewage screen, preferably two 31 & 61. The tank is attached to a sewage channel (02 figure 2) and receives sewage flow from an upstream point (02 figure 2) of the channel, and then directs the sewage flow through the sewage screens 30 & 31, and then returns the screened sewage flow back into the channel at a downstream point, or directly to a downstream treatment. The tank is configured to decrease the velocity of the sewage flow in the tank relative to the channel, such that grit can settle at the bottom of the tank. The sewage screen comprises a working screening surface 31 i.e. a conveyor belt curtain, a portion of which lies in a substantially horizontal plane, and is positioned below the invert level of the sewage channel at the upstream point. Later embodiments relate to screens, tanks and methods of screening sewage using said system.
Patent GB-2512410-A (GB)
Title: Damage limitation
Inventor: HART SIMON DAVID
IPC: H02H3/20
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: A damage limitation approach comprises determining that a voltage produced by a rectifier circuit 110 is indicative of a fault and consequently controlling a switch 123 operable to bypass a resistive element 120 of a circuit via which the rectifier circuit is supplied. Resistor 120 can form a soft start circuit 118 passing current between a source and the rectifier and be bypassed by a relay 123, which at the time of a fault can either be closed to cause an upstream overcurrent protection device to act or opened to limit current. The voltage can be detected at an output of the rectifier, and indicate a fault when: it is less than an undervoltage damage threshold or greater than an overvoltage damage threshold; when it has passed one of these thresholds for a time period; or its rate of change is less or more than predetermined rates. Rectifier 110 can be a capacitive voltage multiplier, or a voltage doubler and the damage limitation can be controlled by microprocessor 140.
Patent GB-2515828-A (GB)
Title: Kettle
Inventor: CAVE PIERS ST JOHN SPENCER
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a kettle that has a plurality of chambers 3a, 3b, 3c and which is configured to boil water in one chamber and condense the steam therefrom in another chamber or other part of the kettle. The kettle may have a heating element 6a, 6b in one or more of the chambers that raises the temperature of the water in that chamber to boiling point and the heating of the water is carried out in stages, each stage elevating the temperature farther and being carried out in a successive one of the chambers. Apertures or conduits may be provided between the chambers. The kettle may have an insulated casing housing the chambers.
Patent GB-2501442-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic binary optimisation
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILLIAM JON
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2012-01-04
Abstract: A compiler compiles code in a target program by reserving at least one register for use by a dynamic binary optimizer during target program execution. When the target program is subsequently executed, the dynamic binary optimizer stores needed state information in the reserved register(s), without affecting register state of the target program. Preferably, the state information in the reserved register(s) includes addressing information for a context save area, used for saving processor state when switching context from the target program to the dynamic binary optimizer.
Patent GB-2517706-A (GB)
Title: Background correction in emission spectra
Inventor: HARTWELL STEPHEN
IPC: G01N21/73
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: A method for deriving a background-corrected portion of a measured optical emission spectrum comprising the steps of identifying two or more background correction points BC1, BC2 from the portion of the measured emission spectrum; deriving a background correction function fitted to the identified background correction points, and applying the background correction function to the portion of the measured emission spectrum so as to produce a background-corrected portion of the emission spectrum, wherein the background correction points BC1, BC2 are identified from the measured data points by consideration of the gradients G2 G10 between the measured data points. The background correction function may be a combination of straight line functions or a curve. The portion of measured spectral data may be identified from a larger set of measured spectral data by a method of peak detection. The method may be applied in inductively coupled plasma or microwave emission optical spectrometry.
Patent GB-2507170-A (GB)
Title: Resource allocation across data centres to meet performance requirements
Inventor: SONODA MASATAKA
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: A method and system for relocating components in data centres to use resources from two or more data centres is provided. When a new tenant Tc cannot be built, a resource management apparatus 101 refers to performance information of a tenant Ta and determines whether the performance information of the tenant Ta is satisfied if a component currently located in a first data centre (DC 1) is transferred to a second data centre (DC 2). If the performance information of the tenant Ta is satisfied, the resource management apparatus 101 transfers processing by a virtual machine VM 1-1 to a VM 2-2 that is in the DC 2. On completion of the transfer of the processing from the VM 1-Â­1 to the VM 2-2, the VM 1-1 is released and thus, the resource management apparatus 101 builds the new tenant Tc from the VM 1-1 and a volume V01-2. In one embodiment selection of the receiving data centre may additionally take into account the load associated with transferring the component
Patent GB-2502481-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the manufacture of corrugated board
Inventor: LEE KWOK YU
IPC: B31F1/28
Filed: 2012-03-01
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for manufacturing corrugated board. The apparatus includes a rotatable drum (1) having a plurality of ridges formed in an outer surface thereof and extending in the axial direction of the drum. A means (3) is provided for applying a first layer (5) of paper to the outer surface of the drum, and suction means (11, 13) is provided for drawing the paper onto and between the ridges formed in the outer surface of the drum. A means (40) is provided for applying a second layer (39) of paper to the first layer (5) of paper, and a means (27) is provided for applying an adhesive between the two layers for securing the same together.
Patent GB-2517943-A (GB)
Title: Fastening arrangement
Inventor: LAW ROBERT
IPC: A44B11/26
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A fastening arrangement 1 comprising a first body portion 2 including at least one projection 8 extending from the body portion, the projection having at least one outwardly projecting retaining feature 10; and a second body portion 4 including at least one channel 18 arranged to receive the projection of the first body portion, an outer surface 16 of the second body portion having an opening 20 in communication with the channel; each of the first and second body portions comprising at least one engagement feature 22,36 for engaging a strap or harness. Preferably the first and second body portions each comprise a first end providing the engagement feature, and a second end with the projection or channel. The engagement feature may be a channel 24,38 for engaging a portion of the strap. The projection of the first body is preferably a tab. A portion of the retaining feature may be resiliently biased. The opening preferably lies in the centre of the two body portions when they are joined together.
Patent GB-2518419-A (GB)
Title: Hollow-core photonic bandgap fibers and methods of manufacturing the same
Inventor: FOKOUA ERIC RODRIGUE NUMKAM
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber having a hollow core and a cladding which surrounds the core at a core boundary and comprises a lattice or network of struts and interstitial nodes which together define an array of cavities, wherein a ratio between a difference in a length of a longest and shortest pitch spacing of the nodes 109 at the core boundary to an average pitch spacing at the core boundary is less than about 0.3. Numerous other related inventions are disclosed.
Patent GB-2519996-A (GB)
Title: Assembly of wall frames
Inventor: WALKER PETER ALAN
IPC: E04C3/06
Filed: 2013-11-05
Abstract: The cross section of the top rail 104 comprises a pair of spaced first wall portions 204 each having a first edge portion 210 and a second edge portion 212. The first wall portions are coupled together by a second wall portion 202 which connects to each of the respective first edge portions. At least one of the first wall portions has an outwardly extending flange 206 extending from the second edge of the respective first wall portion, in some versions of the invention both first wall portions may have outwardly extending flanges. Preferably the first wall portions are parallel to each other and the flanges and the second wall portion are also parallel to each other and orthogonal or perpendicular to the first wall portions. In one version the first wall portions are different length but they may also be the same length. The bend radius RU of the connection between the second and first wall portions is preferably smaller than the bend radius RL of the connection between the first wall portion and the outwardly extending flange. The rail is preferably mounted on a stud 208 of a wall frame and the flanges used to support a floor member between stories of a building. Also claimed are a wall frame and building comprising the top rail and a method of assembling a frame with the top rail. The rail is preferably made from sheet steel by roll forming.
Patent GB-2522007-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing an alkalized carob
Inventor: ELLIS LARRY DEAN
IPC: A23G1/34
Filed: 2013-12-13
Abstract: A method of preparing an alkalized carob comprises (a) providing a slurry comprising water and carob powder; (b) adding an alkali to the slurry of (a) to provide a reaction mixture; (c) heating the reaction mixture to a temperature of between 65Â° C and 150Â°C; and drying the reaction mixture to obtain an alkalised carob. Preferably, the reaction mixture is held at 65Â° C to 150Â°C for between 15 and 180 minutes. The alkali may be selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, calcium hydroxide and magnesium oxide. An oxidising agent may be further added to the reaction mixture. The alkalised carob has a darker colour and a flavour more similar to cocoa than unalkalised carob. The alkalized carob can be blended with one or more of unalkalised carob, natural cocoa and alkalised cocoa. The alkalised carob or blend may be used as a cocoa substitute or cocoa extender in foods or beverages.
Patent GB-2521678-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell flow plate
Inventor: OSTADI HOSSEIN
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2013-12-31
Abstract: A fuel cell flow plate (2, figure 1) has a first layer 12 comprising an electrically conductive hydrophobic layer, and a second layer 13 comprising a graphene coating. Preferably, the two layers 12, 13 are provided on a flow plate base 11 made from a metal, e.g. stainless steel. The first layer 12 preferably comprises a polymer with conductive particles dispersed therein. It may comprise an acrylic tape with a pressure sensitive adhesive. A method of making the flow cell flow plate is also described and claimed, and may include the step of applying the first layer 12 in the form of the adhesive step to the base 11. The graphene coating layer 13 is preferably applied to the adhesive tape 12 prior to application of the tape to the base 11. The fuel cell flow plate is preferably an anode flow plate (2, figure 1), but may also be a cathode flow plate (7, figure 1).
Patent GB-2519826-A (GB)
Title: Transaction authentication
Inventor: FRENCH GEORGE
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2014-05-02
Abstract: A method for a mobile device to generate and provide an output relating to a financial transaction comprising software executing on a processor of the mobile device, with the steps of: at least two parties, implemented in software, performing multiparty computation to execute a cryptographic process to generate a result; and outputting an output based on the result for provision to a terminal for use in performing the transaction. The cryptographic process preferably is a data encryption process, and/or comprises a keyed hash function for generating a message authentication code, and/or comprises generating a digital signature. The cryptographic process may be performed on data relating to the financial transaction and electronic device information (information identifying the mobile electronic device and/or information specifying at least part of the configuration of the mobile device). Also disclosed is a method for performing a cryptographic process comprising two parties jointly performing multiparty computation to generate a result, where the two parties are created using different programming languages.
Patent GB-2526356-A (GB)
Title: Forklift arrangement
Inventor: HASLER MICHAEL
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: A forklift arrangement 10 comprising a mast 12, carriage 18, first 36 and second 38 links extending parallel to each other and interconnecting the carriage 18 and a fork support member 24, and a stabilising link 44 interconnecting first link 36 and a point fixed relative the mast 12. The links may comprise either a single (38c&44c, Fig 6), or a pair 38a&b and 44a&b, of link arms. Preferably the first 36 and second 38 links are pivotally connected to the carriage 18 and fork support member 24; the arrangement tracing a parallelogram. The mast 12 may also comprise two spaced uprights, and the carriage comprising first 18a and second 18b parts, rigidly connected; each movable relative to a mast 12 upright. The support member 24 may carry tiltable forks 34, which are preferably adjustable; their separation variable. The arrangement may also comprise actuator 22, preferably comprising a hydraulic cylinder, to drive the carriage vertically, and hence retract/extend the support member 24. The opposite end of the actuator may be connected to a fixed point on the mast or to an extension (50, fig 7) of the stabilising link 44, assisting in driving the forklift arrangement from the retracted position.
Patent GB-2511683-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission blocking holder
Inventor: NASH MICHAEL J
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: A multiple personal communication device ("PCD") holder 140 comprises a housing which includes a rigid data signal blocking frame 160 including a gasket holder 162 and non-data signal blocking walls 144, 146, which may be wooden, fitted about the outside of the rigid frame. A multiple PCD separator 154 including multiple slots 90 sized to hold and separate PCDs from one another is located in the rigid frame, and a data signal blocking openable lid 150 is attached to the housing such that the lid contacts a data signal gasket 164 within the gasket holder to complete a data signal blocking enclosure about the PCDs in the separator. The holder can be used in a privacy method for halting transmissions to and from multiple PCDs during an event.
Patent GB-2511989-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: PEACE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2012-12-05
Abstract: A separating apparatus (12) for a surface treating appliance (2), comprising a first cyclonic separating unit (20) including at least one first cyclone, and a second cyclonic separating unit (22) located fluidly downstream from the first cyclonic separating unit and including a plurality of second cyclones (50) arranged fluidly in parallel about a first longitudinal axis (Y), wherein the plurality of second cyclones are grouped into at least a first set of second cyclones (70) arranged about the axis, and a second set of second cyclones arranged about the axis (Y). Each of the cyclones in the first set of second cyclones defines a longitudinal axis (CI) an includes an air inlet (50c) and an air outlet. The air inlets of the first set of second cyclones are spaced along the axis from air inlets of the second set of second cyclones, and each outlet of the cyclones in the first set of second cyclones and each outlet of the cyclones in the second set of second cyclones is in fluid communication with an exhaust duct (94), wherein the exhaust duct includes a first portion which extends between two of the cyclones of at least the first set of second cyclones.