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Patent GB-2528493-A (GB)
Title: Farming systems
Inventor: LODGE JONATHAN
IPC: A01G31/04
Filed: 2014-07-24
Abstract: An apparatus for use in growing a plant crop comprises a structure 12 enclosing a volume in which a crop can be maintained in a controlled environment during the growth of a crop, the structure housing two endless belts 15 in spaced-apart parallel relationship and mounted for synchronous motion about a closed path, a trough to removably retain a nutrient solution for a crop, suspension means to enable a container 19 holding a crop to be suspended between and move with the belts, the paths of the belts being such as to at least partially immerse the container in nutrient solution and feed a crop at least once on a complete belt circuit. The floor of the structure may consist of a building roof 11. One or more lasers or cameras may be mounted within the structure.
Patent GB-2529456-A (GB)
Title: Intermittent fault simulation system
Inventor: COCKRAM JAMES DAVID
IPC: G01R35/00
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A fault simulation system 1 for evaluating the performance of multiÂ­channel intermittent fault detection (IFD) test equipment 6 comprises a circuit 4 that creates defined resistance changes of varying characteristics to simulate real-world intermittent faults experienced by electrical/electronic equipment. The system is connected to the IFD tester under evaluation by an interface adapter 5 and to a computing device 2 which hosts intermittent fault simulation software. The software controls switches in the system to switch in or out different resistors, producing changes in resistance on an output channel. This simulates a continuity fault which is detected by the IFD tester if it is operating correctly. Pseudo-random variations of resistance with time or user-defined fault simulation sequences may be produced, saved, run and repeated by the system.
Patent GB-2522977-A (GB)
Title: Passive NOx adsorber
Inventor: CHEN HAI-YING
IPC: B01J35/04
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A NOx adsorber comprising a noble metal, such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, silver, iridium, ruthenium, osmium, and a small pore molecular sieve having a maximum ring size of eight tetrahedral atoms, such as aluminosilicate sieves, aluninophosphate molecular sieves and metal-substituted aluminophosphate molecular sieves. Also disclosed, is an exhaust system for internal combustion engines comprising the NOx adsorber and a method of reducing NOx in an exhaust gas using the NOx adsorber.
Patent GB-2517870-A (GB)
Title: Anti-tamper system
Inventor: BAUCHOT FREDERIC
IPC: G06F21/88
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: An anti-tamper system comprises: a fixing device (500) and an anti-tamper detection device (502); said fixing device (500) comprising a body (514) and a head (512) whereby the head (512) having a larger cross section than the body (514) for enabling a tool to engage and drive the body (514) into a first material layer (22) thereby makes a firm connection with the anti-tamper detection device (502) between the head (512) and the first material layer (22); the fixing device (500) further comprising a lock (516) wherein the head (512) is locked to the body (514) by the lock (516) where there is no external magnetic field and wherein the head (512) becomes disengaged from the body (514) when the lock (516) is unlocked by an external magnetic field; and whereby the anti-tamper detection device (502) detects and records a change of the connection when the head (512) becomes disengaged. The anti-tamper system can be less "meter intrusive" than the prior art.
Patent GB-2524393-A (GB)
Title: Fault Handling in an autonomous vehicle
Inventor: ATTARD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2015-02-18
Abstract: Data is collected 110, 115 during operation of a first vehicle and it is determined that a confidence assessment of the data indicates a fault condition (e.g. a sensor fault). A communication 112 indicating the fault condition is sent to a second vehicle and an autonomous operation of the first vehicle is determined from data received in response. The V2V communications may be via Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) or visual light emissions. The autonomous operation may be lane keeping, maintaining a speed, pulling into the side of the road or stopping the first vehicle. The received data may be an operating instruction for the first vehicle or a location of one of the second vehicle, a third vehicle, an obstacle or a lean on a roadway. Alternatively an autonomous operation affected by the fault condition is discontinued and a second autonomous operation that is unaffected by the fault condition is continued.
Patent GB-2536206-A (GB)
Title: System and method for the detection of light transmission and light reflection
Inventor: MATTHIAS BARTH
IPC: G01N21/90
Filed: 2015-03-03
Abstract: Light from an emitter 110, which may be an LED, is guided by at least one light guide 130 to reaction vessel 140, for example a transparent or translucent cuvette or microtiter plate. After being transmitted through or reflected from the vessel the light is then guided to detector 120, possibly a photo-diode, by at least one guide 160. The light guides may comprise a light guide head such as a prism and a plastic optical fibre (POF), which may be exchangeable. The vessel material and light wavelength used may be chosen to ensure low transmission, for instance using polypropylene and 430nm (blue) light respectively. Uses may include detection of liquid level or air bubbles within or integrity of the vessel, or of the presence or position of it. The reaction vessel may comprise a position marker such as a rib or rough surface.
Patent GB-2526426-A (GB)
Title: Electrical apparatus and diagnostic method
Inventor: MORITA KAZUKI
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: A computing unit 1, e.g. a CPU, has a voltage monitoring apparatus 3 which monitors the voltage supplied by a power supply 2 and sends a reset signal to the CPU if this voltage falls outside a predetermined range. The correct operation of the voltage monitor 3 can be tested by changing the voltage provided to it via a diagnosis instruction to a voltage regulator 4 e.g. an open drain buffer. In diagnosis mode, the voltage regulator supplies an abnormal voltage to the voltage monitor, which should send a reset signal if it is operating normally. A flag register 6 records if a diagnosis instruction has been sent. If the flag is set and a reset signal is not received, the voltage monitor is faulty. An influence removing apparatus, such as a resistor, is connected between the power supply and the voltage monitor and prevents disruption to the voltage supplied to the CPU when the diagnosis is being run.
Patent GB-2537608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to voltage source converters
Inventor: FRANCISCO JOSE MORENO MUNOZ
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A high-voltage direct current voltage source converter (HVDC-VSC) 10 comprises at least one converter limb 12 that includes first and second DC terminals 14, 16 for connection to a DC network 18. Each converter limb 12 includes first and second limb portions 20A, 20B separated by an AC terminal 22 for connection to an AC network 24. Each limb portion 20A, 20B includes a primary switching element 26A, 26B connected in series with a chain-link converter 28A, 28B that provides a stepped variable voltage. The voltage source converter 10 also includes a control unit 36 programmed to switch the primary switching element 26A, 26B in each of the first and second limb portions 20A, 20B between conducting and non-conducting configurations to selectively switch the corresponding chain-link converter 28A, 28B in, and out of, circuit. In its non-conducting configuration, each primary switching element 26A, 26B transitions between a non-voltage supporting state and a voltage supporting state. While switched out of circuit, each chain-link converter 28A, 28B is operated to generate a varying voltage waveform to reduce the voltage range that the corresponding primary switching element 26A, 26B is exposed to while in its voltage supporting state.
Patent GB-2528755-A (GB)
Title: Pet door control system
Inventor: BROOKS STEVE
IPC: G01V8/12
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: A detection system for a cat flap comprises a processor, a light generator and a light detector. Interposing of an animal body disrupts light travelling between the light generator and light detector. A light level value is determined and compared 42 by the processor to a reference value, such that when dirt reduces the light level value so that it falls below a reference value the user is alerted 44 that the system is dirty and should be cleaned. The reference value is calculated from previous light level readings. The processor determines 45 the deviation of the light level from an average of previous light level readings, and if the light level varies by more than an variation allowance then a signal 46 or action appropriate to the presence of a pet in the cat flap is sent or carried out, e.g. an RFID reader is activated to read a chip on the cat.
Patent GB-2531851-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing apparatus
Inventor: Martin Whitbread
IPC: F24H1/16
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: A portable hot liquid (e.g. water) dispensing apparatus comprises a battery, a heating element, a liquid reservoir, a pump, an outlet, and a pipe extending from the reservoir to the outlet and passing adjacent the heating element. In operation, the pump drives liquid from the reservoir into and through the pipe while the power source causes the heating element to heat the liquid passing through the portion of the pipe adjacent to the heating element to be expelled from the outlet (optionally adjacent to a brush) at a temperature greater than the ambient temperature. The temperature of the liquid may be controlled via the pump, the diameter of the pipe or the voltage of the battery. The pipe may be coiled around the heating element, and optionally also around a second heating element to form a coiled heating unit. The pipe may further be coiled around the coiled heating unit. The apparatus may also be able to dispense steam. The apparatus may be used for cleaning (e.g. removing chewing gum), or as a portable hot water source (e.g. in a caravan, tent or recreational vehicle (RV)).
Patent GB-2540364-A (GB)
Title: Power load management apparatus and method
Inventor: ROHIT AIL
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: A power load management apparatus 130 having an appliance switching unit 231 to activate or deactivate one or more appliances, and a controller 232 to activate an inactive appliance in response to a command if it determines that the total power load will not then exceed a set threshold. Additionally there is a control method for the power load management apparatus and a computer-readable storage medium with computer program instructions to execute the control method. The apparatus may have a scheduling unit 234 for future activation of appliances as power load capacity becomes available, and appliances may be scheduled based on priority, monitored load 235 and allowances for measured dumb load requirements. A diagnostic unit 236 may also be provided that may determine an appliance fault by comparison with historical power measurements. Load devices may be smart and part of the Internet of Things (IoT), or dumb and connected to the system by an adapter if control is required.
Patent GB-2540944-A (GB)
Title: Vector operand bitsize control
Inventor: NIGEL JOHN STEPHENS
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: A data processing system operates in a number of privilege levels. Higher privilege levels may be entered by associated with an operating system or a hypervisor. Privilege levels have an associated maximum vector operand bit length. The maximum length of vector operands, for a any given privilege level, is the smallest of the maximum length associated with the current level and the maximum lengths associated with all higher levels. A program executing at a particular privilege level may set and query the maximum length for that level and lower levels. The lowest privilege level may lack its own maximum length. The maximum lengths may be stored in registers, with one register for each privilege level.
Patent GB-2541227-A (GB)
Title: Injector Device
Inventor: JAMES PAUL GRIMOLDBY
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2015-08-13
Abstract: The application relates to automatic injection devices having a plunger, designed for delivering a dose of medicament from a container. In a first embodiment, the injection device 1 comprises a first and a second mechanical interlock; wherein the first interlock is arranged such that the device cannot be fired until a corresponding dose selector 4 has been operated to select a dose of medicament and the second interlock prevents the dose selector from being operated prior to removal of a boot 2. In a second embodiment the device comprises an axially moveable indicator element for indicating to a user that a selected dose has been delivered and in a third embodiment the device comprises a high friction surface between a plunger 7 and a housing 3 of the invention, arranged to reduce the initial acceleration of the plunger while a force is applied to the plunger during a needle insertion phase. A plunger 7 for use in the device, and a method of manufacturing the said plunger, involves the provision of first (7a/7b, Fig 16) and second (7c, Fig 16) plunger portions (formed as separate components), wherein the first portion can receive and accommodate the second portion in one of a plurality of positions.
Patent GB-2549120-A (GB)
Title: Gasket tool
Inventor: JOHN DUNLEAVY
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2016-04-06
Abstract: A tool (7) for seating a gasket or seal (1, fig 1) in a corner configuration, the tool comprising a handle section (10), a base (9) and a gasket engagement section (8), the gasket engagement section having a pitched engagement surface (11, 12) for engaging the gasket. The tool may comprise a generally triangular head as the engagement section with the base being weighted. The tool in intended for use in the installation of gaskets for tunnel sections, with particular relevance to cast-in gaskets. The intended method of operation is to engage the gasket with the gasket engagement section and strike the weighted base, with a hammer, mallet or by hand, to drive the gasket into its correct position. The gasket engagement surface can be pitched to match the angle of gasket corner sections to further aid in their installation.
Patent GB-2549285-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus comprising a coupling arrangement
Inventor: THOMAS SPINDLER
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2016-04-11
Abstract: An apparatus (9, fig 1) comprises a coupling arrangement 11, an input device and a control unit. The coupling arrangement comprises an intermediate element 30 (e.g. tiltrotator) and a first quick coupler 31 operable to selectively attach the intermediate element to an arm of a machine (10). The intermediate element comprises a second quick coupler 32 operable to selectively couple a tool 15 (e.g. bucket) to the intermediate element. The first and second quick couplers are each selectively actuatable to lock the intermediate element to the machine or tool respectively. The control unit determines whether the intermediate element is coupled to the machine and receives an input signal from the input device. In response to the input signal the control unit restricts the unlocking of the first quick coupler when the intermediate element is coupled to the machine.
Patent GB-2553345-A (GB)
Title: Sealed gutter connectors
Inventor: STEPHEN DANN
IPC: E04D13/068
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: A gutter connection system comprising a connector 2 shaped to match the profile of a first gutter part 4, whereby the connector and the gutter part can be overlapped. An exterior mating surface 6 of the connector defines a channel 26 that faces an interior mating surface 8 of the gutter part. At least one aperture 30 extends through the connector from the channel 26 to an interior surface of the connector. The channel may be defined by a pair of resilient strips 24 attached to a mating surface of the connector. An interior surface of the connector may comprise a bayonet coupling 28 for releasably attaching an injection attachment 32. The attachment may be a sealant injector comprising a sealant chamber 38 and a plunger 46 which can be moved into the chamber to expel sealant towards the aperture.
Patent GB-2548197-A (GB)
Title: System and method for reverse perpendicular parking a vehicle
Inventor: LARRY DEAN ELIE
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2017-01-10
Abstract: A method of parking a vehicle 100 in a parking lot, or car park, includes generating steering commands based on an occupancy grid 108. The occupancy grid is derived from map data, which may be received from a parking manager system 102 or GPS system, and data from a plenoptic camera 104. The map data defines parking spots relative to topographical features, such as lights 110, 112, within the lot. The camera data defines depth maps and corresponding images that include the topological feature captured during movement of the vehicle. The steering command is generated such that the vehicle follows a reverse perpendicular path into one of the spots 116 without entering an occupied area. Braking and propulsion systems may also be controlled to effect the manoeuver autonomously.
Patent GB-2547109-A (GB)
Title: A walker
Inventor: SVEIN BJØRGE
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 2017-02-01
Abstract: A brace 10 for a physically disabled person has a central support element 17,18 with one or more attachment devices 12,13 for connection to a person's upper body, and a pair of leg braces 47a,b articulately connected to opposite sides of the central support element via respective hip joint elements 41. Each leg brace comprising leg attachment means 14 and a thigh member 42 connected between the hip joint element 41 and a knee joint 43, and a lower leg member 44 connected between the knee joint 43 and an ankle joint 45. Each leg brace comprises a twisting element (60 figure 16; 61 figure 18) configured to arrange a hip joint element plane of rotation (Ps figure 17) and a knee joint plane of rotation (P1 figure 17) in different planes. The twisting clement may comprise a twisted portion (60 figure 16) or a twist controller (61 figure 18), the latter having means (62. 68. 72, 75 figure 21) configured to allow the knee joint plane of rotation to be set at one or more of a plurality of predetermined twisting angles. A walker (figure 4) is also claimed which comprises an undercarriage (20) having a brace support member (28) and a brace (10) for a physically disabled person. The brace support member (28) comprises a brace coupling unit (30) having a housing (35 figure 7) with an upwardly oriented opening (38).
Patent GB-2559990-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable footrest for a vehicle
Inventor: KEITH NEWELL
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A footrest 1 for a bulkhead (or partition wall) of a vehicle (e.g. aircraft, train, boat). The footrest comprises a support member 3 comprising a storage compartment 5 (e.g. hollow solid or flexible netting, leather or fabric literature pocket or pouch) suitable for receiving and carrying documents, newspapers, magazines, portable electronic devices etc. The footrest comprises a foot member 7, pivotably coupled (e.g. via hinge or pivotable coupling part 20) to the support member 3 and movable between stowed (figure 4) and deployed states. The footrest comprises means 9 for releasably retaining the foot member in the deployed state (e.g. ratchet mechanism 30 that may retain the foot member in a plurality of different deployed positions). Optionally, the support member comprises an aperture 10 and the foot member comprises a cut-out or recess 22, wherein the aperture and recess define a channel for providing access to the storage compartment in stowed or deployed foot member states. The footrest may comprise a mesh central portion 21 and a U-shaped rubber edge portion 23. Additional apertures 11 may provide further means of entry or view into the storage compartment. The foot member may be releasably secured to the support member when stowed.
Patent GB-2560031-A (GB)
Title: Binding data to a person's identity
Inventor: MARTIN TOMLINSON
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2017-02-28
Abstract: This application is for a way of being able to create irrefutable binding data for a data file, i.e. confirm the validity of the data file and the identity of the user who sent it. The method works by first deriving an input sequence based on the data file S4-3. It then generates a graphical representation of input regions corresponding to the input sequence of data elements S4-5, and superimposes, or overlays this onto captured image data, which includes a visible feature of the user associated with the data file S4-9. It then captures the users input of each data element of the input sequence by tracking the visible feature through the corresponding input regions S4-13. Finally, it uses the input and the captured images to create the binding data. The system may also output a prompt for the user to input the next element in the input sequence S4-11.
Patent GB-2561251-A (GB)
Title: Switching in an audio system with multiple playback paths
Inventor: TEJASVI DAS
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: A system and method for selecting between a plurality of operating modes of a playback path, typically in an audio amplifier system, allows for improved efficiency and dynamic range. The system, or method, includes a playback path providing an output signal VOUT based on a received input signal VIN, where the playback path is configured to operate in a plurality of operational modes. An operational mode is selected by control circuit 28 based on a signal from within the playback path indicative of the input signal, and a signal generated from the input signal externally to the playback path. The input signal may be pulse density modulated and detection of the pulse density may further be used by the control circuit (Fig. 11) for mode selection. A multi-stage output driver may be provided, operating as a Class_D audio output stage 42 in a first operational mode and a Class_AB audio output stage 44 in a second operational mode.
Patent GB-2551033-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust system
Inventor: GAVIN BROWN
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2017-04-28
Abstract: An exhaust system 2 comprising a lean NOx trap 4 and a wall flow monolithic substrate having a pre-coated porosity of ≥ 40%, the substrate comprising an oxidation catalyst zone 6 comprising a PGM on a first support, the first support comprising at least one inorganic oxide and a zinc compound. The first support may comprise alumina and ceria-zirconia mixed and the zinc compound is preferably zinc oxide. The PGM may be selected from platinum, palladium, rhodium and a mixture thereof such as Pt:Pd with a weight ratio from1:1 to 6:1. In an embodiment, the exhaust system (Fig 2; 13) may further comprise a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) zone (Fig 2; 17) (comprising copper or iron loaded on a second support such as a zeolite. Preferably the oxidation zone (Fig 2; 16) is on a first wall flow monolith and the SCR zone (Fig 2; 17) is on a second monolithic substrate. Further aspects relate to a catalytic wall flow monolithic substrate and a method of making the catalysed monolithic wall flow substrate, a method of treating exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine, a compression ignition engine fitted with the exhaust system and a vehicle.