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Patent GB-2508902-A (GB)
Title: Optical system transmitting analogue RF signals through a rotating optical joint
Inventor: AITKEN DAVID JOHN
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: An optical signal transmission apparatus 1, or method, suitable for a rotating antenna, comprises: a plurality of optical modulators 6 for receiving analogue RF signals and converting them to modulated analogue optical signals. The modulated analogue optical signals are then transmitted via an optical rotary joint 10 including a reversion prism 11 to a plurality of opto-electrical converters 14 which return the optical signals to analogue electrical signals. The reversion prism 11 may be a Dove or Abbe-Konig prism. The optical modulators 6 may include lasers and Mach-Zehnder (MZ) modulators. The modulators may be biased such that they operate in a quadrature manner. First and second optical collimators 9, 12 may be located at either side of the prism 11. At least twenty analogue RF signals may be modulated, transferred through the optical apparatus and subsequently demodulated. Computer hardware and/or software may be used in the implementation of the optical signal transmission method. The said apparatus may provide a small and light weight rotary joint for a radar antenna array with many RF channels which is suitable for mounting high on the mast of a ship.
Patent GB-2498853-A (GB)
Title: Evaluating a drug using attenuated reflection of terahertz radiation
Inventor: TAKEBE GEN
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: A drug evaluation device is disclosed in which an absorption spectrum of a drug suspended in a liquid is obtained by an attenuated reflection method using terahertz waves. The presence of an absorption peak in the spectrum is used to determine whether a crystalline substance is suspended in the liquid. The ratio of the suspended crystalline particle may be determined based on the area of the peak. A reference spectrum may be obtained, and the presence of amorphous and/or crystalline particles suspended in the liquid may be determined based on whether the baseline of the spectrum changes compared to the reference. The ratio of the particles may be found based on the amount of change in the baseline. An apparatus comprising a laser light source 2; a separating unit 13 to separate the light into pump light 48 and probe light 49; a terahertz wave generator (32, Fig. 2); a total internal reflection prism (31, Fig. 2), upon which the sample is arranged on a surface (31c, Fig. 2); a terahertz wave detector 33; and units for acquiring 4 and analyzing 6 the data is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2509915-A (GB)
Title: Online Trading System
Inventor: NANDWANI KUNAL
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: An online trading system implemented over the internet, the system comprises a mobile computing device 302; a financial trading exchange 308; and a cloud computing server 306. Upon request from the mobile computing device to perform a financial transaction with the financial trading exchange, the cloud computing server performs a capability check to determine the processing parameters of the mobile computing device and either perform the financial transaction using the processing capabilities of the mobile computing device, or perform the financial transactions utilizing the cloud computing server. The online trading system may having plurality of users and associated plurality of computing devices and may further comprise an application plug and play device 304 configured to connect and perform financial transactions with a financial exchange over internet. The device is able to interrupt a trading information request and determine the processing capabilities of the computing device into which the plug and play device is plugged in and to send the determined capabilities to the remote server.
Patent GB-2513354-A (GB)
Title: Automated Training System
Inventor: YAVARI HESAM
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: An automated training system comprising a database containing audio files and a training script that defines a sequence of the audio files making up a training call; a training engine that automatically makes a call to an external system via a first communications connection, executes the training script and outputs audio data contained in the audio files to the external system via the first communications connection in accordance with the training script; and a response receiver that receives voice data from the external system, the voice data representing the voice responses of a user of the external system to the training call. A method for training an employee using the automated training system is also disclosed. All of the voice responses and screen recordings representing the responses of the employee (e.g. contact centre agent) to the training script are recorded and stored in the database of the training system as response files. The system allows contact centre managers to rate how well the agent responded to the training script and thereby determine whether the agent has been trained to the required standard. An analysis engine 36 may determine properties of the responses made by the contact centre agent.
Patent GB-2515745-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: GROVE PHIL
IPC: A47L13/22
Filed: 2013-07-01
Abstract: A steam cleaning apparatus comprises a water storage container 12, a steam generator 20 including a heating element, a pump 30 for feeding water from the storage container 12 to the steam generator 20 and a fluid passage 42 for directing steam from the steam generator 20 to a cleaning head 50 of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes a device 40 for blocking the fluid passage 42 which is moveable between blocking and unblocking positions and wherein the apparatus includes a pressure relief valve 60 and there being a further passage 62 connecting the pressure relief valve 60 to the water storage container 12. The further passage 62 may extend into the water storage container 12 and preferably includes a buoyancy member (63, fig 4) to keep a free end of the passage 62 above the water level. The device 40 for blocking the fluid passage 42 may be a solenoid valve. The arrangement prevents steam from being distributed from the apparatus in the lag period following the pump 30 being switched off.
Patent GB-2518841-A (GB)
Title: Support pillows
Inventor: AAS-JAKOBSEN ELISABETH CHRISTINA
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A support pillow 6 comprises a flexible elongate outer sleeve and deformable inner cushion positioned wholly inside the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is longer than the inner cushion and defines a pair of free end portions 8a, 8b extending beyond the inner cushion. The inner cushion is moveable inside the outer sleeve such that the length of each of the free end portions is adjustable. A gripping device 10 can be moved along each end portion to close the outer sleeve around the inner cushion and fix the length of the free end portions extending beyond the inner cushion. In use the free end portions extend far enough to enable a user to connect them together to fix the support pillow 6 in a desired shape so that the pillow may be used when feeding an infant (figure 5c, not shown) or to assist with sleeping when pregnant (figure 4, not shown).
Patent GB-2522863-A (GB)
Title: Subsea processing
Inventor: HOLM HENNING
IPC: F17D1/00
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: A subsea apparatus 1 and method for processing fluid from a well, comprising a pipeline 2 to carry a fluid containing liquid and gas from the well, an outlet 3 extending through a wall of the pipeline 2 arranged to separate gas and liquid and let said gas out of the pipeline 2, producing separated gas and liquid, at least one compressor 14 which may be arranged to compress the separated gas and a combiner 17 arranged to combine the separated gas and liquid, or the separated gas and liquid may be produced seperately and a cooler may be arranged upstream of the outlet to cool said fluids.
Patent GB-2506820-A (GB)
Title: Customizable and interactive book system
Inventor: RACCAH DOMINIQUE
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2012-07-10
Abstract: Methods, servers, and devices for customizing a customizable book are disclosed. An example method includes providing an application on a device, and receiving from the device via the application a selection of a book from a plurality of books. The book includes a plurality of customizable fields. The method further includes receiving from the device via the application a selection of at least one customizable field in the plurality of customizable fields, for each of the at least one selected customizable fields, receiving from the device via the application a customization of the selected customizable field, and, based on the customization for each of the at least one selected customizable fields, customizing the book to produce a customized book. The customized book may be shared with one or more additional users and/or printed.
Patent GB-2522904-A (GB)
Title: Method of making an airdam
Inventor: HELLYER-KINCH JAMES
IPC: B32B37/10
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: A method of making an airdam (25) to be placed along the edge of a composite work piece (10) during a curing process comprising forming a strip of peel ply (28), forming a strip of tacky putty (26) and automatically affixing the strip of tacky puttyÂ (26) to the strip of peel ply (28) without human assistance to form a laminate comprising at least one layer of peel ply (28) and at least one layer of tacky putty (26). The airdam is used in vacuum bag laminating process for carbon fibre reinforced epoxy resin
Patent GB-2525603-A (GB)
Title: Multi-plate brake or clutch
Inventor: HILL RICHARD PETER
IPC: F16D55/42
Filed: 2014-04-28
Abstract: A multi-plate brake or clutch comprising a carrier 11, a fluid dispensing device 40 and a plurality of friction plates 12 & 28. The carrier 11 comprises a carrier body and a plurality of external splines 23 located around a rim 16 of the carrier body extending outwardly from the rim 16. The carrier 11 also comprises a passageway 24 that extends through the carrier body to a passageway outlet. The fluid dispensing device 40 comprises a body defining a reservoir 42 for collecting fluid and an opening 43 for allowing fluid to be dispensed from the reservoir. The fluid dispensing device is located so that the reservoir 42 is in fluid communication with the passageway outlet 24 via the opening 43. The friction plates are located around the carrier and the fluid dispensing device. The fluid dispensing device is arranged to allow fluid to be dispensed from the reservoir via the opening when a volume of fluid in the reservoir exceeds a predetermined volume.
Patent GB-2511242-A (GB)
Title: Terahertz frequency domain spectrometer with phase modulation of source laser beam
Inventor: DEMERS JOSEPH R
IPC: G01J3/42
Filed: 2013-05-30
Abstract: A method and spectrometer for analyzing, identifying or imaging a target comprises generating CW signals in a range of frequencies between 100GHz to greater than 2THz and directing them to the target, acquiring spectral information from said frequencies interacting with said target and performing heterodyne down-conversion 209 for generating an electrical signal representative of some characteristics of the target. A lock-in amplifier at the CW signal modulation frequency, from phase controller 114, is used for the heterodyne detection of the terahertz signals.
Patent GB-2527817-A (GB)
Title: Tidal energy converter system
Inventor: BALDOCK ANDY
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2014-07-02
Abstract: A submerged support structure for Tidal Energy Converters (TECs), comprises a single column or stanchion 4 and a cross arm 5, statically attached to the stanchion and extending substantially perpendicular to the stanchion axis. A support frame 7 extends from the stanchion in a plane substantially perpendicular to the cross arm and is attachable to the sea bed. The support frame may include struts 10 connecting between the stanchion 4 and sleeves 9 which are attachable to piles 11 in the seabed. This may produce a bi-pod arrangement, which is able to efficiently resist the main forces due to hydrodynamic loading. The cross arm and other components may be streamlined to minimise loading and turbulence.
Patent GB-2522737-A (GB)
Title: A locker system
Inventor: DADE NIGEL
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 2014-09-22
Abstract: A lockable temperature controlled storage apparatus 10 has two or more lockable storage spaces 20, each storage space having at least one compartment (24,28,30, figure 2). At least one common distribution system 60 has a heat transfer fluid such as R290 refrigerant and is arranged to cooperate with a refrigeration system (220, figure 4a) to supply cold refrigerant to at least one compartment to exchange heat therewith. The refrigerant is distributed to the one or more compartments sequentially (see figure 4a). A heating system (240, figure 4a) may be provided to heat compartments. Ideally an access control module 40 is provided by which users verify their identity to gain access to the lockable spaces, with access being granted by a remotely located central control system 100 in communication with the access control module. The apparatus is ideally used as automated collection point (ACP) for goods that need to be kept hot, cold or at room temperature. An apparatus that prioritises the distribution of refrigerant to each of the compartments (figure 4g) is also claimed.
Patent GB-2528144-A (GB)
Title: A container body and blank
Inventor: MORRIS ANDREW
IPC: B65D5/24
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: A container body (1) which is formed from a folded blank (6), the container body having a base 8 and a peripheral wall 10 that extends from the base to a rim. The rim has a flange 20 to which a lid (4) can be secured over the surface of the flange to close the container body. The flange is a two-part or double flange, being first folded inwardly from the rim and folded 180 degrees back over to form the two part flange. The lid may be an integral heat sealed film or sheet. The flange may extend around the entire rim of the container. The container may be generally rectangular. The container may be used to package food.
Patent GB-2522753-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of AEI zeolite
Inventor: CHEN HAI-YING
IPC: F01N3/10
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: A composition comprises a synthetic zeolite having an AEI framework structure and an in-situ transition metal dispersed within the cavities and channels of the zeolite. The invention also comprises a method for synthesizing a zeolite comprising: preparing a reaction mixture comprising (a) at least one source of alumina, (b) at least one source of silica, (c) a transition-metal-amine organic templating agent, (d) an alkali metal hydroxide, and (e) distinct second organic templating agent, wherein each of the first and second templating agents is suitable for forming an AEI framework structure and wherein the reaction mixture is essentially free of fluorine; heating the reaction mixture at crystallization conditions for a sufficient time to form zeolite crystals having an AEI framework and optionally an ITE framework and containing the transition metal. The transition metal is preferably copper or iron, and the zeolite can be incorporated into a catalyst for treating exhaust gas containing NOx and/or NH3.
Patent GB-2527890-A (GB)
Title: Boot Jack
Inventor: FREY MARK
IPC: A47G25/80
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A boot jack comprises a body portion with a mouth 10 arranged at one end and which is adapted for receiving a heel of a boot. The boot jack has a first upper surface 13a to which force can be applied by a user. The first upper surface is provided on a movable portion 13. The movable portion is movable relative to the body portion from a first state to a second state so as to expose a second upper surface 11 provided on the body portion and to which force can be applied by the user. In use, the device allows the removal of a pair of boots without the transfer of mud, dirt or dust from the sole of a boot to the bare or socked foot of the user.
Patent GB-2537827-A (GB)
Title: A circuit arrangement and a method of operating a circuit arrangement for a system for inductive power transfer
Inventor: ROBERT CZAINSKI
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2015-04-23
Abstract: A circuit arrangement for a system for inductive power transfer 1 comprises at least one winding structure with at least two subwinding structure 2a, 2b. The subwinding structures may be operated in a first operational mode and a second operational mode, where a unipolar alternating electromagnetic field is provided in the first mode and a multipolar electromagnetic field is provided in the second mode. The subwinding structures may be operated such that flow directions of operating currents I_2a, I_2b of successive subwinding structures are oriented in the same direction in the first operational mode, and counter-oriented in the second operational mode. The circuit arrangement may comprise at least one inverter IT_2a, IT_2b having AC output terminals connected to terminals of the subwinding structures or to terminals of connectable subwinding structures. The invention can be particularly used for inductive energy transfer to electric vehicles such as rail vehicles, trams, busses or cars.
Patent GB-2538977-A (GB)
Title: Remote application of electronic counter-measures
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DAVID DOWN
IPC: F42B12/00
Filed: 2015-06-01
Abstract: A system for interfering with the electronic systems of a target object comprise a projectile 2 and an electronic counter measure (ECM) unit 6. In use, the projectile 2 may become attached to the target object. The ECM unit 6 may be enabled on impact of the projectile 2 with the target object.
Patent GB-2525797-A (GB)
Title: Local oscillator frequency calibration
Inventor: CLAPP TIMOTHY CHARLES
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: A frequency-locked loop for generating a clock signal comprises a controllable oscillator (101, fig.1), a frequency divider 202, (102, fig.1) and a frequency detector 205, (104, fig.1) arranged to control the oscillator. The divider 202 comprises a first counter 203 clocked by the oscillator, and a second counter 204 clocked by the first counter. The first counter may be a twisted ring counter (303, fig.3) and the second counter may be a linear feedback shift register (LFSR) (304, fig.3). Alternatively, the second counter may be a ripple counter. These types of counter are preferred over a synchronous counter as they require less logic between flip-flops and thus consume less power. It is disclosed that the state of the counter 203/204 may be held in state register 401/402. The state of the counter logic may be measured at both bounds of a first time interval and the frequency of the oscillator may be estimated from a determined number of elapsed states of the counter logic in the first time interval. The frequency detector may implement a trellis network to detect and correct errors in the determined oscillator frequency.
Patent GB-2545395-A (GB)
Title: Engineered lactococcus lactis producing biologically active GLP-1
Inventor: ARJAN NARBAD
IPC: C12N15/74
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant L. lactis strain expressing GLP-1. The present invention further relates to the use of said recombinant L. lactis strain expressing GPL-1 in medicine, in particular in the treatment of diabetes. The present invention further relates to said recombinant L. lactis strain expressing GPL-1 wherein said recombinant L. lactis strain releases GLP-1 in the gut over a period of several days. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said recombinant L. lactis strain expressing GPL-1 wherein the said composition is encapsulated to be predominantly released in the gut and to increase its shelf life. A food composition comprising a recombinant Lactococcus lactis strain is also claimed. The present invention further discloses a method for the preparation of said recombinant L. lactis strain expressing GLP-1 utilising the GLP-1 expression plasmid vector pUK200_glp1.
Patent GB-2539295-A (GB)
Title: Driver awareness sensing and indicator control
Inventor: MATT JONES
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for detecting the proximity of an object to a vehicle, e.g. car, and controlling a warning indicator, dependent upon the detected response of the driver. The system 20 comprises; a means for detecting (Fig. 1, 24 and 26) an object in proximity to a vehicle; means for indicating (Fig. 3, 48) to the driver the detection of said object; means for monitoring the drivers eyes, and detecting gaze 30; means for detecting 32 the motorists brain activity; means for controlling 46 the indicator (Fig. 3, 48) based on the drivers estimated awareness of the object, which is derived from gaze and brain activity detection. The control means may reduce a characteristic of the indicator if the system indicates that the driver is aware of the object, and it may also increase a characteristic of the indicator if indication is that the driver is unaware of the objects closeness to the vehicle. The indication means may be audible, and the characteristics may be tone, frequency, or volume. The indication means may be visual, with visible characteristics such as brightness, size of indicator, colour, or intensity. The system may store (Fig. 3, 49) information relating to the detected close objects, and the corresponding driver awareness.
Patent GB-2536787-A (GB)
Title: Pultrusion apparatus
Inventor: JOHANNES MOSER
IPC: B29C70/52
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: A pultrusion apparatus 10 and method thereof comprises portions for receiving fibres 24, injecting resin into the fibres 22, impregnating the resin injected fibres 25, and shaping the impregnated fibres 26; wherein the fibres, following their passage through the receiving portion, converge in the resin injection portion to receive the resin and preferably wherein the resin flows outwards following injection as the fibres progress from the injection portion through the impregnation portion. The outward, radial, flow of resin may be achieved by injecting the resin from a centrally positioned resin injection device. Preferably, the impregnation portion reduces in cross-sectional area along its length. The fibre receiving portion may comprise openings of varying size in an oscillating lattice arrangement. An aperture for inserting surfacing material 14 (e.g veil, peel ply) into one or more portions may be provided. An inlet or inlet plate for a pultrusion apparatus, a pultruded product and the use of a porous surfacing material in a process for manufacturing pultruded reinforced fibres in a pultrusion apparatus are further provided.
Patent GB-2549089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to compaction devices
Inventor: MARK NEIL DOYLE
IPC: E01C19/34
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: The tamping plate 20 comprises at least two sides of a polygon and a space therebetween for accommodating a highway installation 24 during use. The plate may have a female mating for cooperating with a male mating of a compactor. The matings may be a bayonet fixing. The plate may apply equal force to the material to be compacted surrounding the installation. The plate may be L-shaped, C-shaped, or square. The plate may have a level for indicating the level of compaction of the material. Also claimed is a compactor comprising the plate. The compactor may have a motor which oscillates the plate between a retracted position and an adjustable extended position, and a transmission for transmitting vibration to the plate. The installation may be a water box or manhole cover. The material to be compacted may be asphalt.