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Patent GB-2545328-A (GB)
Title: Slide fastener chain and method of preparing slide fastener chain
Inventor: KAZUO TAMURA
IPC: A44B19/42
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: The slide fastener chain 10 comprises two stringer tapes 11, 12, a bottom stop 127 and a slider 15. Each stringer tape 11, 12 has a row of coupling elements 20a, 20b fixed along the inner edge 11a, 12a such that the coupling elements 20a, 20b interdigitate to secure the stringer tapes 11, 12 together. At least one of the stringer tapes 11, 12 has an elongate, extension portion 60a, 60b which extends beyond the bottom stop 127; wherein a width y of the extension portion 60a, 60b is less than a width x of the stringer tape 11, 12 above the bottom stop 127. Also claimed is an article (70, figure 5) including the slide fastener chain 50, along with a method of producing the slide fastener chain 50, and a method of incorporating the slide fastener 50 into the article (70, figure 5) involving folding the extension portion 60a, 60b.
Patent GB-2557685-A (GB)
Title: An attachment for a chainsaw
Inventor: MARTIN FRANCIS BYRNE
IPC: B27B17/00
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: An attachment 10 for a chainsaw (40, Fig 2) has an elongate body section 11 with a top plate 12 and two walls 13, 14 and a connecting bar 17 rotatably mounted on elongate body section 12 which may have a threaded inside to connect with the bar stud of a chainsaw, such that, in use, the chainsaw (40, Fig 2) moves parallel to guide rail (44, Fig 2) and is rotatable around the longitudinal axis of connecting bar 17. A distal end (42, Fig 2), of connecting bar 17 may have another threaded opening of different size so that it may connect with another sized bar stud. The connecting bar 17 may further by mounted within a bearing 21, such that the bar may slide within it. The bar 17 may also be threaded externally 26 so that it can wind within bearing 21, and may include a lock nut 27, 28 on both sides of the bearing 21 to lock bar 17 in place. An index mark 29 may be placed on lock nut 27, 28 to indicate the amount of adjustment. A jacking screw 31 may be included on the base of the bearing 21 so as to tilt the bearing to allow a chainsaw (40, Fig 2) in use to cut at angles other than 90 degrees. One of the walls 13 may also be adjustably attached to the body 11 such that different guide rails may be accommodated.
Patent GB-2557986-A (GB)
Title: Differential gear assembly and method of assembly
Inventor: JONATHAN WHEALS
IPC: F16H48/08
Filed: 2016-12-21
Abstract: A differential comprises a crown wheel assembly 300 mounted on a casing (200) within a crown wheel cavity (222) and includes an input opening for receiving a drive input. The crown wheel assembly 300 includes a crown gear 302 engaged with a plurality of pinion gears 602 and a crown wheel bearing 310, by means of which the crown gear 302 is rotatable relative to the casing (200). The casing (200) has first and second opposed side gear openings (218) in which side gears 500 are located. The side gears 500 are arranged to engage the pinion gears 602, and the differential is configured such that drive input to the crown gear 302 is transferred to the side gears 500 via the pinion gears 602. The pinion gears 602 are rotatably supported on a pinion mount 620, and the bearing 310 is mounted in stiffener bracket 402 and axially off-set from the pinion mount 620. Stiffener bracket 402 includes upper and lower brackets 408, 410 which are fixed to the casing (200) by bolts after the crown gear has been inserted through the cavity (222).
Patent GB-2558298-A (GB)
Title: Improved cable tie
Inventor: CRAIG ADAM BURGOYNE
IPC: B65D63/10
Filed: 2016-12-28
Abstract: A cable-tie comprises a flexible strip 10 that has an elongated body portion 12, a plurality of holes 14 and a plurality of ridges 16. The size and cross-section of the aperture is such as to allow the flexible strip to pass through. The gap in between adjacent ridges is larger than the thickness of the strap. Preferably the holes are regularly spaced and are rectangular. Also preferably, a cross-section taken through a section that comprise a ridge portion is rectangular. A portion of the strap may have diamond or triangle shape that aids turning the strap once placed in the aperture. The body portion may also be uniform across its whole length. Preferably, the ridge is formed of two surfaces, creating an edge wherein the surfaces are obtuse to one another. One of these surfaces may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body portion. To use the cable-tie, the body portion is threaded through an aperture in the body portion and then twisted causing the cable-tie to lock into place.
Patent GB-2548960-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle operation states
Inventor: SCOTT J LAUFFER
IPC: B60W50/12
Filed: 2017-02-02
Abstract: In a system for a vehicle, upper and lower limits of one or more parameters are established for each of a plurality of states of operation of a vehicle. One of the plurality of states for operating the vehicle is identified based at least in part on the parameters, data describing a human operator, and data describing an environment around the vehicle. A vehicle subsystem is actuated according to an operation mode corresponding to the current operating state. A method of control includes a step 705 of collecting environmental data and a step 710 of collecting operator data, indicative for example of whether the driver is distracted or drowsy. The invention may be aimed at providing a shared operation mode in addition to a manual mode and a fully autonomous mode.
Patent GB-2562204-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for generating a laplacian pyramid
Inventor: JAMES ANDREW HUTCHINSON
IPC: H04N19/63
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: Receiving an image 201, generating, from the image, a Laplacian pyramid 202 that represents the image as a series of frames that contain different frequency components of the image and compressing the Laplacian or residual pyramid 203 for writing to memory. Preferably the encoder assigns variable length codewords to values in the frames such that values with relatively large magnitude are assigned codewords with relatively larger number of bits. Preferably some, but not all subband images in the Laplacian series are compressed. The values of the frames may be quantized such that values below a threshold are quantized to zero, and the threshold may be varied within a frame. Preferably the threshold is adapted to control the output bitrate. The values of the Laplacian frames may be arranged in one of a plurality of channels and the compressor may include a predictor that is configured to perform a prediction on some, but not all, channels. In embodiments an alpha channel is encoded using a predictor. In embodiments the Laplacian pyramid is used for multi-band blending of images and the compression is performed to store the frames in memory 204 before blending takes place.
Patent GB-2559209-A (GB)
Title: Flat face female hydraulic coupling
Inventor: Sébastien Lafond
IPC: F16L37/35
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: A flat face female hydraulic coupling comprises a body 2, a valve stem 6, a valve guide 5 and a valve sleeve 7. The body has a continuous passage 3 extending in an axial direction, and the valve stem and valve guide are coaxially arranged in the continuous passage. The valve guide is sealed against the surface of the continuous passage and comprises a central passage 13. The valve sleeve slides in an axial direction between a first and a second position, guided by the valve guide, and is sealed to the valve guide in both first and second positions and to the valve stem only in the first position. In the first position a fluid chamber is formed by the central passage, the inner surface of the valve sleeve and the valve stem. The part of the inner surface of the valve sleeve bordering the fluid chamber has a surface integrated normal vector perpendicular to the axial direction or equal to zero. A radially extending flange can be arranged on the outer surface of the valve sleeve with spring means 18 between the flange and the valve guide to urge the valve sleeve in the first position.
Patent GB-2545843-A (GB)
Title: Fixed position controller and method
Inventor: MICHIRU FUJIOKA
IPC: G01N21/65
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to control, with a simple structure and high accuracy, irradiation of excitation light to a multi-nanopore substrate without interrupting a measurement. Irradiation of excitation light is performed concurrently to at least one nanopore and at least one reference object on a substrate mounted in an observation container 103. A position irradiated with the excitation light in a measurement sample is calculated on the basis of a signal generated from the reference object detected by a detector 109, and the measurement and a fixed position control is performed concurrently by performing measurement of the measurement object while a drive control part 115 controlling the position of the irradiation of the excitation light to the measurement sample on the basis of the calculation result, whereby an analysis of the measurement sample can be performed in a short time.
Patent GB-2553015-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus
Inventor: SUNIL R NIRMALE
IPC: G01R27/26
Filed: 2017-04-12
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for measuring the capacitance of an electronic component 2 measures the voltage across the component (or capacitor) prior to measuring the capacitance to check whether an initial charge is present on the capacitor. If the voltage exceeds a predetermined threshold, the capacitor is automatically discharged by connecting the capacitor to a discharge circuit within the apparatus. This prevents the residual charge from affecting the measurement of capacitance. The apparatus comprises first and second terminals 3, 4 for connection to the electronic component; a measurement circuit 5 for measuring the voltage; a discharge circuit 6 having a resistive load 9; and a control circuit 7. By automatically discharging the capacitor, measurement time is reduced. The apparatus may be a hand-held digital multi-meter. The capacitance may be measured by driving a constant current across the capacitor and measuring the time for the voltage across the capacitor to rise.
Patent GB-2558013-A (GB)
Title: A recording system for generating a transcript of a dialogue
Inventor: STEPHEN RYAN
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2015-10-05
Abstract: A recording system has a listener processor (13) for automatically capturing events involving computer applications (12) during a dialogue involving the user of the computer. The system generates a visual transcript (27) of events on a timeline. It automatically detects (36) start of a dialogue and proceeds to detect (37) events and determines (38) if they are configured as transcript events, before detecting (41) end of the dialogue. The system may associate dialogue events with audio clips, using meta tags.
Patent GB-2546695-A (GB)
Title: Fuse structure for a plug device
Inventor: HING WAI MICHAEL MA
IPC: H01R24/30
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: Provided is a fuse structure for a plug device; the fuse structure is arranged on the main body of the plug device (100), and is used for electrically connecting the plug circuit of the plug device (100); the plug device (100) comprises at least one case body (120, 130) used for opening a prong; a fuse mount chamber (202) is arranged below the case body (120, 130); a fuse horizontal slot and a cover member (203) are arranged inside the fuse (201) mount chamber, and are arranged covering the fuse mount chamber (202); the pivot shaft of the cover member (203) is arranged as a hinge shaft adjacent to the case body (120, 130), and blocks the cover member (203) from opening when the case body is opened.
Patent GB-2549866-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface pipe dimension and position indicating device
Inventor: STEVE M CORTEZ
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2015-11-12
Abstract: A sensing system provides real time information as to the location of a stand in a tubular string at a predetermined elevation such as where the rams are located. This allows a determination of whether the upsets are aligned with the ramps or whether the stand is aligned with the rams in a manner that the rams will close on the tubular between the end upsets. The surrounding pipe has circumferentially spaced transmitters and receivers to allow a determination of the outer dimension of the pipe and to transmit such information to the surface by conductors or other means. The position of a tubular in an open hole can also be determined by sending a signal from the tubular to the open hole and back to the tubular. Different signal regimes are contemplated as well as power supply options.
Patent GB-2548524-A (GB)
Title: Downlight
Inventor: ANDREW KILBORN
IPC: F21V29/85
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A downlight has a heat sink 1, a light engine 2 and a baffle 3. The heat sink 1 comprises an extrusion having a substantially annular solid core 4, a number of protrusions 5 having fins 13 that extend radially from the core 4, and first and second planar end faces (6, 7, Fig. 2) that are perpendicular to the extrusion axis. The light engine 2 is fixed to the first end face 6 of the heat sink and the second end face 7 has a spacing element 8 mounted on the core 4. The spacing element 8 comprises a disc of a different material to the heat sink 1 and has a diameter equal to or smaller than the core 4.
Patent GB-2550768-A (GB)
Title: A tray for a shaving razor
Inventor: PAUL STEPHEN BUCKLE
IPC: A45D27/46
Filed: 2016-01-30
Abstract: The invention provides a razor storage tray in the form of an elongate tray body which includes a razor support for holding a razor handle in a generally horizontal position in the tray body, as well as a sump arranged relative to the support means, to retain a liquid at a level below blades of the razor when a handle of the razor is located on the support means.
Patent GB-2559643-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating creation and playback of user-recorded audio
Inventor: VIKRAM AGGARWAL
IPC: G10L25/54
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: An input is received from a first user indicating that they intend to record audio content, which is subsequently captured and stored. Input is received from the first user indicating an identifier to be associated with the audio content. When a voice input is received from a subsequent user, and it is determined that the voice input has particular characteristics, speech recognition may be biased towards recognition of the stored identifiers. For example, if it is detected the voice input is from a child, then it is likely they will be requesting playback of content and therefore the speech recognition is weighted towards identifiers corresponding to stored content. In response to recognizing presence of the identifier in the voice input, the stored audio content is be played. An embodiment describes a parent recording a story or song for their child, which the child can request to be played via voice command at a later time. The story may also play sound effects corresponding to certain words being spoken (for example, the sound of an animal when that animal is mentioned within a story).
Patent GB-2558390-A (GB)
Title: Integrated Circuit Security
Inventor: GAJINDER PANESAR
IPC: G06F21/74
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: An integrated circuit having a security supervision system with a plurality of functional circuit blocks mutually interconnected so as to be capable of collectively performing data processing tasks. One or more communication adaptors to the functional circuit blocks are capable of sensing the state and/or activity of the functional circuit block. A memory stores definitions of state and/or activity of the functional circuit block and actions corresponding to each definition. In security mode the communication adaptors monitor traffic characteristics between the cores, and the state of the cores, for a match to a stored related trigger. The state and/or activity of the said functional block is compared with each definition and when state and/or activity of the said functional block correspond to a stored definition the corresponding action is performed. The action is one of at least partially disabling the functional circuit block and causing a message to be transmitted to a destination off the integrated circuit. The processing circuitry of the communication adaptors is implement in hardware that operates in a separate clock domain to the functional circuit block to which it is connected.
Patent GB-2568938-A (GB)
Title: A filter assembly
Inventor: Jack Cyril Biltcliffe
IPC: F24F13/28
Filed: 2017-12-01
Abstract: A filter assembly 1300 is arranged to be mounted over the air inlet (1130a,b fig 4) of a fan assembly, the filter assembly comprising a filter frame 1310 arranged to support filter media (1321, fig 5a). The filter frame is provided with a first engagement member 137a1 on a first edge of the filter frame and a second engagement member 1371b on a second edge of the filter frame, where the first edge is opposite to the second edge. Each of the engagement members are configured to connect to respective retention assemblies when mounting the assembly onto the fan assembly. Preferably, the filter frame comprises first and second connection means 1340, such as resilient catches or hooks, used to releasably retain a shroud 1400 mounted on the filter assembly. The filter frame may have alignment ribs 1351 which cooperate with corresponding channels or grooves of the shroud to guide the shroud onto the frame. Preferably the filter frame is provided with a seal 1330 that extends around an inner periphery of the frame.
Patent GB-2572442-A (GB)
Title: Power semiconductor device with a double gate structure
Inventor: FLORIN UDREA
IPC: H01L29/66
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A high voltage semiconductor double-gate trench MOSFET device is disclosed. The device having at least two gate trenches 120 extending from a surface into a drift region115; a body region 130 located over the drift region and between the at least two gate trenches; at least one contact region 135 located in the body region adjoining the at least two gate trenches. The lateral distance between the at least two gate trenches or the width of the body region is selected such that when an on-state bias is applied between the at least two gate trenches and the contact region, channels from the respective gate trenches are joined together to form a single narrow channel within the body region so as to enable an on-state carrier transport from the contact region to the first region through the single channel and the drift region. The narrow channel therefore has a lower channel resistance over prior art devices.
Patent GB-2573101-A (GB)
Title: A back/headrest for a vehicle
Inventor: MICHAEL SAWDY
IPC: B60N2/24
Filed: 2018-04-20
Abstract: The deployable rest for the back and/or head of a wheelchair user in a vehicle has a support arrangement and a backrest or a headrest 53. The rest 53 is moveable away from the support arrangement between a deployed and stowed position. Planes defined by a planar support surface 18 of the rest 53 in both positions are parallel. The support arrangement may include a fixed stem 8 with a pivotally connected arm 13, where the rest 53 is attached to the arm 13. The rest 53 may be pivotally attached to the arm 13 and may move along the arm 13. The rest 53 may be locked in the deployed position. The support arrangement may be slideable along a track, where said track may be perpendicular to the plane of the support surface 18. The vehicle may be a bus or train. Also provided is a method of use.
Patent GB-2574793-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display devices
Inventor: Francesca Bottacchi
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2018-05-01
Abstract: An organic liquid crystal display (OLCD) comprises a liquid crystal cell, 2, made up of liquid crystal material, 1, contained between a control component, 4, and a counter component, 6. The control component comprises an organic semiconductor layer, 8, supported on a support film, 10, whilst the counter component comprises a second support film. Polarising filters, 20, 22, are located on either side of the liquid crystal cell and oxygen permeable films, 12, 14, are located between the polarising filters and the control component and counter component. The oxygen permeable films may have a total thickness of at least 185 microns. In a related method of preparing an OLCD, pre-prepared oxygenated oxygen permeable films are interposed between polarising filters and the control component/counter component of a liquid crystal cell. Also disclosed is a method of incorporating pre-prepared oxygenated oxygen permeable films into an organic semi-conductor device for the purpose of reducing degradation of the device under storage/operation at temperatures of around 80 0C.
Patent GB-2573524-A (GB)
Title: Dental milling tool
Inventor: WAN TSIN GOH
IPC: A61C3/02
Filed: 2018-05-08
Abstract: The tool is for milling dental materials in the making of dental prostheses. The dental milling tool is a ball-nose end mill having at least two and preferably at least three helical flutes. Each flute is associated with a cutting edge. Each cutting edge has chip breakers, which may be formed as notches along the flutes. The tool is formed from a hard material such as carbide based material, ceramic, cermet, superhard materials including polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and cubic boron nitride (CBN), and diamond composite. Alternatively the tool is coated with a hard coating such as diamond coating, diamond-like-carbon (DLC), nitride based coating such as titanium aluminium nitride (TiAlN), aluminium titanium nitride (AlTiN), titanium nitride (TiN), and ceramic coating. The helical flutes may have a helix angle of 10 to 50 degrees or 35 degrees. The helix angle may be constant along the flute or it may vary. The tool may have a rake angle between 5 and 20 degrees and a relief angle between 10 and 25 degrees.
Patent GB-2562390-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant compression device and refrigeration device
Inventor: YUKI TAMURA
IPC: F04C29/02
Filed: 2016-02-02
Abstract: This refrigerant compression device comprises: a compressor including a compression mechanism unit that compresses a refrigerant, an electric mechanism unit that drives the compression mechanism unit, a shell that houses the compression mechanism unit and the electric mechanism unit, a retention unit that is provided inside the shell and that retains a mixed liquid of a liquid refrigerant including at least a refrigeration oil, and an electrode that is provided inside the retention unit and that opposes the inner surface of the shell; a relative permittivity detection unit that detects the relative permittivity of the mixed liquid present between the electrode and the shell opposing the electrode; an oil concentration detection unit that, on the basis of the detected relative permittivity, detects the oil concentration indicating the proportion of the refrigeration oil in the mixed liquid; and a control unit that, on the basis of the detected oil concentration, controls the operation of the compressor and/or the flow rate of the refrigerant in a refrigerant circuit to which the compressor is connected.