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Patent GB-2492297-A (GB)
Title: Touch-sensitive display with variable repeat rate
Inventor: KENNEY JEFFREY BRENT
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2011-02-18
Abstract: A method of controlling the repeat rate of a button displayed on a touch- sensitive display of a portable electronic device is described. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method of controlling touch input on a touch- sensitive display of a portable electronic device, the method comprising : displaying a user interface screen having at least one button on the touch-sensitive display; activating a variable repeat control mode in response to activation input; and repeating an action associated with the button at a rate in dependence on predetermined control input.
Patent GB-2508402-A (GB)
Title: A mount arrangement for electrical equipment housings
Inventor: CACHIA CHARLES ANTONY
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: The mount comprises a rectangular frame 10 and a floating strut 18 which rests on the frame to sub-divide the aperture into smaller spaces, where each space receives an electrical housing (eg a motor drive controller). The frame of the strut engages a gasket on the housing to seal each side of the frame from the other. The strut also provides mating surfaces for adjacent electrical housings. The aperture to be subdivided may, instead of a frame, be cut into the bulkhead or rear panel of an electronic equipment enclosure. Multiple housings can be installed in the same frame and the strut and gaskets provide sealing between in the inside and the outside of the frame from the ingress of dust or water.
Patent GB-2494331-A (GB)
Title: Hardware assist thread
Inventor: HALL RONALD
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2011-05-04
Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for offloading a workload from a main thread to an assist thread. The mechanisms receive, in a fetch unit of a processor of the data processing system, a branch-to-assist-thread instruction of a main thread. The branch-to-assist-thread instruction informs hardware of the processor to look for an already spawned idle thread to be used as an assist thread. Hardware implemented pervasive thread control logic determines if one or more already spawned idle threads are available for use as an assist thread. The hardware implemented pervasive thread control logic selects an idle thread from the one or more already spawned idle threads if it is determined that one or more already spawned idle threads are available for use as an assist thread, to thereby provide the assist thread. In addition, the hardware implemented pervasive thread control logic offloads a portion of a workload of the main thread to the assist thread.
Patent GB-2495030-A (GB)
Title: Method of extending the operational lifetime of a hard-disk drive memory in video data storage applications
Inventor: MARMAN DOUGLAS
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: In video storage applications, such as vehicle based surveillance camera networks, video storage apparatus comprises: a solid state memory such as NAND flash memory operating as a storage buffer 708, and a hard-disk drive 704 operating normally in a powered down state. The hard-disk drive 704 operates in a powered up state only when video data is being transferred from the buffer 708 to the hard-disk. A total hard-disk drive storage time spent transferring to and storing a portion of the video data in the hard-disk drive 704 is substantially less than a total buffer storage time spent storing the video data in the storage buffer. This storage time allocation extends the operational lifetime of the hard-disk drive 704. The powered up state of the hard-disk drive 704 may be established by activation of the read-write head or spinning motion of the disk. Also disclosed is video analytics and a mass storage unit contained in a video camera housing. The video analytics can detect whether there is an occurrence of a defined event of interest in stored video data. Video data stored may be of different qualities that represent the occurrence and non-occurrence of the event.
Patent GB-2509529-A (GB)
Title: Receiving data via unused (white space) frequency bands
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID ROWLAND
IPC: H04H20/42
Filed: 2013-01-07
Abstract: A method for receiving data comprises: receiving data in a first frequency band (e.g. in the UHF TV band); receiving data in a second frequency band, such as the free, unused available white space (e.g. television white space, TVWS) band, being a subset of the first frequency band; and selecting a receive frequency within the second band based on receiver device physical geographical location, e.g. determined using GPS, wireless network information or user location input. An associated receiving device, with a first band (e.g. TV) receiver 315 and second sub-band (white space) receiver 310, with connected geographical locating device 320, is also claimed. A memory may store time segments associated with each of the plural (white space / gap frequency) bands; an electronic program guide (EPG) creator may display an EPG based on frequency bands and time segments. Also claimed is a method and device for: receiving and recovering data from signals delivered on different frequency bands across a predetermined bandwidth; receiving delivery information indicating delivery bands, delivery timing information time to be delivered and protocol used; and recovering data from the indicated frequency band based on timing and protocol information. Usage (routing) information may be used.
Patent GB-2496779-A (GB)
Title: Oil-electricity separation type diesel heater
Inventor: ZHOU SHUISHA
IPC: F02M31/00
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: An oil-electricity separation type diesel heater comprises an outer shell (2), heating bars (1) and a temperature controller (3). Each of the heating bars (1) includes an electrode piece, a heating piece and an outer covering shell, and is connected to the wiring end of the temperature controller (3) by the electrode piece, and fixedly connected to the outer shell (2) by one end. The temperature controller (3) is arranged inside the outer shell (2), the gaps of the outer shell (2) are filled with a pouring sealant, and a hole (5) is arranged on the outer shell (2) to fix the heater at a mounting position. The heater produced by heating elements can rapidly and evenly be conducted to the diesel so as to reduce the viscosity of the diesel and improve its fluidity, and then optimize the combustion process of the diesel oil. The heater is low- cost, compact in structure, safe and reliable, and convenient for maintenance.
Patent GB-2511291-A (GB)
Title: Titled Bit rotary steerable drilling system
Inventor: PETER ANDREAS
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2011-07-21
Abstract: A wellbore is formed by using an apparatus that may include a shaft having an end portion, a drill bit body tiltable about the end portion, and at least one actuator configured to apply a tilting force to the drill bit body.
Patent GB-2510436-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Entertainment, Information & Navigation System
Inventor: GORASIA GAUTAM VASUDEV
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2013-04-05
Abstract: A tablet docking bay 107 on the dashboard of a vehicle that does not obscure the view of the outside. Tablet 101 is the in-car entertainment system and may provide music, in-car information such as car manuals, vehicle status such as sports mode, traction control, reversing camera, as well as satellite navigation and internet access via a data connection such as 3G or WiFi. Operation may be by the touch screen of the tablet, steering wheel controls 401 or voice commands. The tablet may also be charged when it is docked using a connection cable which may be used to allow the driver to access in-car information and play audio media stored on the device through the cars speakers. Passenger screens may also be provided which can access media from the tablet such as video, internet and gaming applications while the tablet display reverts back to the drivers previous screen.
Patent GB-2498889-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit for a power operated tool
Inventor: JUNKERS JOHN K
IPC: B25B23/145
Filed: 2010-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive unit for a power operated tool for the generation of a screw pretensioning force, with a pump unit (2), a valve unit (3) arranged on the pump unit with a pressure- restricting pressure valve (4) and a control unit (2) for activating the pump unit. In order to provide a drive unit that eliminates the risk of an incorrect setting of the setting parameter, it is provided that a processing unit (5) with an output unit and a data capturing unit (6) connected and/or integrated with the processing unit are provided, wherein the processing unit is designed for the output of the value to be set on the pressure valve based on the screw connection process parameters determined with the data capturing unit.
Patent GB-2521164-A (GB)
Title: Method for remediation of arid soils
Inventor: DINI ENRICO
IPC: A01G25/00
Filed: 2013-12-10
Abstract: A method for remediation of arid soils comprises enclosing a portion of arid soil 100 having a bottom surface 101 within embankments 102 forming a closed loop; providing in the enclosed portion at least a shading structure 103 configured to at least partly intercept and mitigate solar irradiation; waterproofing the bottom surface of the enclosed portion of arid soil and at least part of the embankments; filling the waterproofed enclosed portion of arid soil with landfill soil 107 to a predetermined height relative to the bottom surface, thereby forming a raised ground level of the enclosed portion of arid soil; supplying to the landfill soil an adjustable flow of water 111; and controlling the level reached by water relative to the waterproofed bottom surface by providing the embankments or the shading structures or both with adjustable overflow outlets for water at a depth between the bottom surface and the raised ground level.
Patent GB-2510686-A (GB)
Title: An energy absorption device for a vehicle
Inventor: JOSHI SACHIN
IPC: B60R19/18
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: An energy absorption device 10 for a vehicle is provided. The energy absorption device 10 comprises: a first energy absorption element 12 made of a first energy absorbing material 14; and at least one second energy absorption element 16 made of a second energy absorbing material 18 that is different from the first energy absorbing material 14. The energy absorption elements 12, 16 are arranged successively in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The energy absorption device 10 further comprises: a first support element 22; an impact element 24; a first guide 32 along which the impact element 24 is movable towards the first support element 22 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle due to an impact; a second support element 34 connected to the structure 36 of the vehicle; a second guide 38 along which the first support element 22 is movable towards the second support element 34 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle due to an impact. The second energy absorption element 16 is arranged between the first support element 22 and the second support element 34.
Patent GB-2507456-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of HF alkylation units for ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation processes
Inventor: CLEVERDON ROBERT FLETCHER
IPC: B01J31/02
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: Methods for converting an HF alkylation unit to an ionic liquid alkylation system configured for performing ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation processes may comprise connecting at least one component configured for ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation to at least one component of the HF alkylation unit, wherein the at least one component of the HF alkylation unit is retained, modified or adapted for use in the ionic liquid alkylation system. An ionic liquid alkylation system derived from an existing or prior HF alkylation unit is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2527025-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration Systems
Inventor: ROWLEY STEPHEN
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: A refrigeration pill for an adiabatic solid-state magnetocaloric or electrocaloric refrigerator, the pill having longitudinal and transverse axes and comprising a housing with an internal mounting structure for magnetocaloric/electrocaloric material divided along the longitudinal axis into two thermally conducting metal skeletons. Each skeleton is preferably made up of transverse metal fins 101 interconnected by rods 102. Metal wires (201, fig. 2), filaments or dendrites, preferably comprising silver, may run longitudinally within the spaces between the transverse fins, which are filled with the magnetocaloric/electrocaloric material. The material is preferably grown as a single salt crystal within each skeleton, in the transverse direction. According to a further aspect of the invention, a refrigeration or salt pill is provided with end stops or caps (401, fig. 4b) at either end of its longitudinal, e.g. cylindrical, housing, and sealed against its wall, wherein the end stops have a metal skeleton in between them and a magnetocaloric/electrocaloric material is present in regions between elements of the skeleton. Sealing is preferably effected via longitudinally moveable plates which compress indium wires (404, fig. 4b) against the end caps and the cylinder walls. Methods of manufacture and refrigeration systems comprising one or more such pills are also claimed.
Patent GB-2511964-A (GB)
Title: Downhole cutting tool
Inventor: SILVA ROGER H
IPC: E21B10/30
Filed: 2012-12-27
Abstract: A tool for reaming a borehole includes a tubular body having a central axis, an uphole reamer section mounted to the body, and a downhole reamer section mounted to the body. Each reamer section includes a first blade extending radially from the body. Each blade has an uphole end, a downhole end opposite the uphole end, and a formation-facing surface. The formation facing surface of the first blade of the uphole reamer section is disposed at a radius R1 that increases moving from the uphole end to the downhole end. The formation facing surface of the first blade of the downhole reamer section is disposed at a radius R1' that decreases moving from the uphole end to the downhole end. The tool also includes a cutter element mounted to the formation facing surface of the first blade of each reamer section.
Patent GB-2527340-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensors and gas sensor arrays
Inventor: HIGGS VICTOR
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: A method of forming a gas sensor comprises providing a solution of nanowires in a solvent, placing the solution of nanowires on a set of at least two electrodes 1, 2, applying an AC voltage to the set of electrodes and permitting the solvent to evaporate. The sensor may include further sets of electrodes with different nanowire solutions 20, 30 used on them. A gas sensor includes nanowires arranged on electrodes in a density of 106 nanowires/cm3 to 1014 nanowires/cm3. The nanowire solution may further include nanoparticles. Application of an AC voltage causes dielectrophoresis during sensor manufacture and increases the number of crossed nanowires compared to a random distribution to form an open nanowire network providing improved sensor performance.
Patent GB-2514722-A (GB)
Title: Download control
Inventor: HIRVONEN TIMO
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: Download control is disclosed. An apparatus comprises one or more processors, and one or more memories including computer program code. The one or more memories and the computer program code configured to, with the one or more processors, cause the apparatus at least to perform: obtain one or more cryptographic hash values of a target file to be downloaded (702); cause transmission of the one or more cryptographic hash values to a trusted source (704); obtain reputation data relating to the target file originated from the trusted source in response to the transmission of the one or more cryptographic hash values (706); and control download of the target file on the basis of the reputation data (708).
Patent GB-2519864-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for transmitting packets through aggregated end-to-end connection
Inventor: SUNG PATRICK HO WAI
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A method and a first communications router for transmitting data packets to a second communications router by establishing an aggregated end-to-end connection with the second communications router. The aggregated end-to-end connection comprises a plurality of established end-to-end connections. Data packets are transmitted through a first established end-to-end connection when a first condition is satisfied, and through a second established end-to-end connection when a second condition is satisfied. The first and second established end-to-end connections belong to the aggregated end-to-end connection. The first communications router comprises a plurality of network interfaces.
Patent GB-2531591-A (GB)
Title: Combined radiotherapy and MRI apparatus
Inventor: GREGORY TRAUSCH
IPC: G01R33/341
Filed: 2014-10-23
Abstract: A combined radiotherapy and magnetic resonance imaging system 10 has an imaging coil 26 mounted on an arm 28 within the bore of MRI coils 22a and 22b. Preferably the coils are enclosed by a housing 24 and may be cooled by liquid helium. The arm may be fixed to the housing or to a frame. Electronic circuitry (32, figure 3) is located to one side of the coil to keep it out of the treatment beam 18 emitted by the radiation source 14, which may be a linac. An additional imaging coil 40 may be located underneath the patient support 12, and further coils may be used. Each or any of the coils may be mounted on an arm containing joints and telescopic parts such as pneumatic pistons, and a coil may be attached to the MRI apparatus by more than one arm; its orientation may be adjustable. An MRI-imageable marker (34, figure 3) may be present on the coil. A control system 11 prevents collisions between the patient and the imaging coil.
Patent GB-2532714-A (GB)
Title: The fishing float night light holder bar
Inventor: DAVID EDWIN JOHN BEER
IPC: A01K93/02
Filed: 2014-11-05
Abstract: A fishing float night light holding bar that facilitates the fitment of a light source onto a standard fishing float. The holding bar will preferably comprise of a protruding male fitment that is located on the top half of said float. The light source will preferably be a glowstick, a chemical light or any battery powered light. The light source will preferably connect to a hollow tube and then to the male protrusion on the float. The use of the light holding bar will preferably allow daytime fishing floats to be used for night fishing.
Patent GB-2526433-A (GB)
Title: Movable end heads structure for synchronous braking
Inventor: YANG CHUN-RUE
IPC: B62L3/08
Filed: 2015-04-24
Abstract: A movable end heads structure for synchronous braking, comprises a cylinder 50 and an inner moving body 60, wherein end portions of the inner moving body 60 are respectively provided with two active slots 61, 62 and two holes 611,621. The holes 611,621 and the active slots 61,62 of a first end enable brake cables (41,42, Fig 9) and end heads (411, 421, Fig 9) thereof to be disposed therein. The holes 611, 621 and the active slots 61, 62 of a second end portion enable control cables 41,42 and end heads 411,421 thereof to be disposed therein. The end heads 411,421 of the brake cables 41,42 move within the active slots 61,62 of the first end portion, and the end heads 411,421 of the control cables move within the active slots 61,61 of the second end portion to pull any one of the control cables 41, 42. When the two brake cables or both the two control cables are pulled simultaneously, the two brake cables are affected and pulled. When only a single control cable 42 is pulled both brake cables are pulled by the inner moving body 60, while the second, un-pulled, control cable 41 remains stationary and its end head 411 remains within the active slot 61, thereby avoiding any risk of becoming hooked on the outer face of the inner moving body 60. The cylinder 50 may be secured to a bicycle frame tube 40 using a band (80, Fig 5). The Inner moving body 60 may comprise recesses (661, Fig 8) carrying balls (66, Fig 8) for smooth sliding within the cylinder 50. A central bore (65, figure 8) may provide a route for electrical wire (70, fig 6).
Patent GB-2540807-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: MICHAEL DAVID GORMLEY
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: A valve, particularly for a CO2 gas cylinder comprises a first chamber 111 and a second chamber 112, wherein a movable member 204 is arranged to selectably bring the first and second chambers into and out of fluid communication with one another. When an open position the first and second chambers are in fluid communication and gas at a first pressure in the first chamber provides a closing force to a first surface area of the movable member to overcome an opening force provided by gas at a second pressure in the second chamber on a second surface area of the movable member. The movable member moves to a closed position to isolate the first and second chambers, and further arranged wherein as the movable member moves to the closed position, the second surface area of the movable member exposed within the second chamber is reduced thus reducing the opening force provided by the gas at the second pressure and providing a bias towards the closed position.
Patent GB-2526987-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus pertaining to use of multiple sessions with RFID tags
Inventor: WILKINSON BRUCE W
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: At a facility having a first area and a second area that is at least substantially non-overlapping with the first area, these teachings provide for using at least a first RFID-tag reader to read RFID tags in a first inventory state in the first area using a first session protocol while also contemporaneously using a second session protocol to cause the RFID-tag reader to cause RFID tags in the first area to switch to that first inventory state. In a similar manner these teachings also provide for using a second RFID-tag reader to read RFID tags in the first inventory state in the second area using the second session protocol while also contemporaneously using the first session protocol to cause RFID tags in the second area to switch to the first inventory state.
Patent GB-2542831-A (GB)
Title: Fetch unit for predicting target for subroutine return instructions
Inventor: PHILIP DAY
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: Partial decode logic 616 in a select stage of a pipelined multi-stage fetch unit 602 receives an instruction bundle from instruction cache 614. If a subroutine call and link instruction is identified in the bundle, the target address of the corresponding return instruction is predicted and pushed onto a return prediction stack (RPS) 604. In addition the target instruction set is also predicted and pushed onto RPS 604 alongside the target address. The target set is that pointed to by the target address, e.g. the bundle following the subroutine call in the program and currently being fetched in cache stage 608. When the partial decode logic identifies a return instruction, the target set is popped from the RPS to be decoded. This way a cycle is not wasted re-fetching the target set in response to detecting the return instruction, reducing pipeline bubbles due to control transfer instructions.