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Patent GB-2525849-A (GB)
Title: Radiator generating electricity
Inventor: KUKARD GIDEON STÃ WAN
IPC: H01L35/28
Filed: 2014-04-13
Abstract: A thermoelectric generator panel 5 comprises an array of thermoelectric generators 7, 8, 9 for generating electricity using a heat differential, said thermoelectric generators each comprising first and second faces 10, 11, the panel further comprising a heat sink 6 connected to one face 11 of each of the thermoelectric generators and means to connect the other face 10 of each of the thermoelectric generators to a radiator 2. The heat sink preferably comprises fins and may be made from metal. One or both faces of the thermoelectric generators may be provided with a thermally conductive compound. Also disclosed is a radiator of a central heating system comprising the thermoelectric generator panel of the invention.
Patent GB-2526272-A (GB)
Title: Electrofusion saddle
Inventor: LIVNE YOAV
IPC: F16L55/168
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: An electrofusion saddle 100 and assembly (200, fig.7) is presented, the saddle comprising a thermoplastic body comprising a flange 102 and optionally a spigot 104 which erects from the flange 102. A resistance heating coil 114 including multiple windings around a common central axis is partially embedded in the flange 102 and is partially protruding from the flange 102, with the protrusion being at least 25% of an average external diameter of the multiple windings 114. The assembly (200, fig.7) further comprises a harness configured to secure the body to the target pipe, enabling the protrusion of the heating coil 114 to penetrate the target pipe during the electric fusion. The harness can comprise a fastening cable mechanism. The body of the saddle can be made of MDPE, HDPE, polypropylene or polyamide.
Patent GB-2525686-A (GB)
Title: Thermal energy storage
Inventor: LEWIS STEPHEN DESMOND
IPC: F28D20/00
Filed: 2014-06-08
Abstract: A heated solid metal object 1 which may be made of iron or aluminium or copper may have an internal chamber 2 with an inlet 3 and an outlet 4 to enable a working fluid 5 to pass through and be heated in the chamber. The heated fluid then flows through the outlet and can then drive a turbine 6 to power an electrical generator 7 and the expanded fluid can then be used as a low grade heat source for cryogenic generators or be used to heat buildings 8. The fluid may be heated electrically 9 along with the solid object 10. The fluid may flow to the solid object by means of a pump 11. The solid object and the fluid store may be insulated. The fluid may be water.
Patent GB-2510782-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article including superabsorbent yarn
Inventor: ONG YEINSZE
IPC: A61F13/53
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims an absorbent article which utilizes an absorbent portion that includes superabsorbent yarn as part of the absorbent portion, such that liquid is wicked to the perimeter or select regions of the absorbent portion, or the perimeter of the absorbent article itself, taking full advantage of either the depth, width, length or combination of dimensions of the absorbent portion, or absorbent article. The superabsorbent yarn can be one or more of several types, including encapsulated yarn, multilayered encapsulated yarn, coated yarn and sliver-formed yarn as long as such yarn includes at least two components, those being a superabsorbent polymer and a second material which promotes distribution of liquid along the yarn length. In alternatives of the invention, such absorbent article utilizing the superabsorbent yarn provides passive visual signals to consumers, of article saturation levels prior to leakage
Patent GB-2536408-A (GB)
Title: Data capture adn sharing systems
Inventor: ADRIAN JAMES CABLE
IPC: H04N1/195
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: The method comprises inputting camera data 302 for a succession of image frames, wherein the camera data is from a camera directed towards the whiteboard; a user filter processing data from the image frames to remove parts of the image frames corresponding to parts of a user such as their arm or user pen writing or drawing on the whiteboard; wherein the user filter processing 308 to 314 comprises filtering to distinguish between motion of the user/user pen parts in the image frames and writing/drawing image information in the image frames which appears or changes during the writing or drawing but which is thereafter substantially unchanging; and outputting writing/drawing data from the user filter processing, wherein the writing/drawing data defines captured writing or drawing on the whiteboard.
Patent GB-2520467-A (GB)
Title: Wave power hydraulic system and method
Inventor: SCHMITZ JOHANNES
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: A wave power hydraulic system comprising at least one piston unit, wherein each piston unit comprises a respective piston (4a, 4b) moveable within a respective cylinder (8a, 8b), each piston unit comprises a first cylinder chamber (40a, 40b) on one side of the piston and a second cylinder chamber (42a, 42b) on the other side of the piston, the hydraulic system is connectable to a mechanical member (5) to drive movement of the or each piston in response to wave motion, thereby to drive fluid from each chamber along a respective fluid flow path, each fluid flow path being connectable via a check valve arrangement (14a, 14b, 16a, 16b, 18a, 18b, 20a, 20b) to a power takeoff system, and the system further comprises control means for varying the configuration of the hydraulic system to vary the flow path from at least one of the chambers thereby varying the volume of fluid provided via the check valve arrangement to the power takeoff system in response to a given piston movement.
Patent GB-2532816-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft autonomous pushback
Inventor: JAMES MORRIS
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2014-07-21
Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for controlling speed of an aircraft during an autonomous pushback manoeuvre, i.e. under the aircraft's own power without a pushback tractor. The method includes applying a torque to at least one landing gear wheel of the aircraft, the torque being in a direction opposite to the backwards rolling direction of rotation of the landing gear wheel. The torque applied does not exceed a limit for ensuring aircraft longitudinal stability. For longitudinal stability the torque applied should not cause the aircraft to risk a tip-over event.
Patent GB-2540441-A (GB)
Title: Amplifiers
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: H04R3/08
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: The audio amplifier circuitry 100 includes an amplifier module 103 located in a signal path between an input 101 and an output 102. A detection module 106 is configured to detect a characteristic, e.g. loudspeaker impedance, of a load 104 electrically coupled, in use, to the output. A distortion setting controller 107 is provided for selecting one of a plurality of stored polynomial distortion settings ({pi}, fig 2) based on the detected characteristic of the load; and a pre-distortion module 105 is configured to apply a first transfer function to a signal in the signal path prior to said amplifier module. The first transfer function is based on the selected distortion setting and for at least one of the stored distortion settings the corresponding first transfer function comprises a non linear distortion function.
Patent GB-2527260-A (GB)
Title: Holding apparatus for a multimedia device
Inventor: KOFLER DANIEL
IPC: F16B2/08
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: Holding apparatus (1) for connecting a multimedia device (3) in an articulated and detachable manner to a rod-like object (2), comprising two belt sections (4, 5) together with loop sections (14, 15), connected by a middle section (6) which forms a support. The first belt section (4) can be passed through a passage opening which is arranged in the second belt section (5) or in the middle section (6), wherein the belt-like holding apparatus (1) surrounds a space which adjoins the lower face (8) of the middle section (6) substantially in the form of a twisted cycloid, and the two loop sections (14, 15) can be moved under prestress to an assembly position which faces the support. At least one of the loop sections (14, 15) has in each case at least three elastically stretchable holding strands (14a, 14b, 14c; 15a, 15b, 15c) which laterally delimit at least two holding openings (16, 17, 19) which are arranged next to one another in a direction which runs transverse to the longitudinal extent of the belt-like holding apparatus (1).
Patent GB-2544534-A (GB)
Title: Method and thermostat controller for determining a temperature set point
Inventor: Siddharth Kabra
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: A method of determining a temperature set point for a thermostat device comprising: receiving an initial temperature set point value, determining an optimal set of parameter values based on an iterative model by solving the iterative model until a Predicted Mean Vote is zero (PMV = 0) the iterative model including parameters of the initial temperature set point value, a metabolic rate, a relative humidity, a relative air velocity and a clothing level; changing the temperature set point (ta) in the iterative model while maintaining the other parameters constant until the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) is at a predetermined comfort level value, and selecting the determined temperature set point as an actual temperature set point for the thermostat device. The iterative model may be based on the ASHRAE-55 standard. The parameters of the model may be measured using a sensor, such as humidity. The purpose of the invention is to save energy by reducing the heating or cooling load of a temperature control system by reducing or increasing the temperature according to a formula that will predict the dissatisfaction of people in the environment.
Patent GB-2532175-A (GB)
Title: An electrical connector
Inventor: GREGORY SIMON COX
IPC: H04R1/06
Filed: 2015-07-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector in particular an electrical connector having at least two terminals that are connected wherein the electrical connector permit movement of each terminal relative to each other. The electrical connector has a first body part having a first terminal; the first terminal is connected to a second terminal formed in a second body part, the first and second body parts are connected together and can move with respect one to another thereby permitting variable angles to be created between an axis defined by the first terminal and an axis defined by the second terminal.
Patent GB-2548630-A (GB)
Title: Braking control system
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
IPC: B60T13/66
Filed: 2016-03-25
Abstract: A vehicle braking control system receives a drivers 28 braking response preference and produces a vehicle braking force signal in response. The response can adjust a boost ratio of a brake pedal to an electromechanical brake booster 23 (e.g. sporty); whether that ratio is linear or non-linear (figs 4 & 5); peak force; and a jump-in point (30, fig 3) to actuate a braking force. Preferences are input to a set up module 24 which may be a graphical user interface (figs 6 & 7). A control module 21 can have a processor and memory. The system can also use pre-stored data about a drivers identity and an input indicating the type of terrain. A feedback loop between control module 21 and booster 23 acts to reduce an error between an expected brake force and the actual force when the error exceeds a pre-defined threshold. To minimise memory usage the stored response can be an interpolation between two extreme braking profiles (fig 8).
Patent GB-2538157-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for low density materials
Inventor: JEREMY SCOTT PARK
IPC: F16B35/06
Filed: 2016-04-05
Abstract: A fastener 10 includes a shank having a first end and a second end. The shank includes a first thread region 110 adjacent to the first end having a first helical thread 115 and a second helical thread 120 interposed with the first helical thread 115 in the first thread region 110. A second thread region 112 is provided adjacent to the first thread region 110, the second thread region 112 including the second helical thread 120. The second helical thread 120 may have a diameter greater than a diameter of the first helical thread 115. A third thread region 113 having a third helical thread 130 may be provided extending from the second thread region 112 toward the second end. A head 104 is provided on the second end and includes a disk 140 and boss between the disk 140 and shank. The boss has a plurality of symmetric sides, at least one of the sides mating with an edge of the disk 140. The sides may extend perpendicularly to the disk and the boss may be octagonal.
Patent GB-2541060-A (GB)
Title: Road warning system and method
Inventor: ANDREW STEVEN HILTON
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2016-04-27
Abstract: A first vehicle 107 is equipped with a warning means 102 to project an image onto a road surface, the image corresponds with the area and position of said vehicles blind spot or zone 104. The vehicle has a detection means 103 and a control means. The detection means may generate a plurality of detection zones 111. If an object 108, which may be a person, a bicycle or a motor vehicle, enters zone 111 then detector 103a registers its presence. The controller is activated and the projector emits a light onto the road surface to warn the object. The object 108 may be equipped with a detection means or tag 105 that communicates with the first vehicle. The vehicle may also communicate with road or street furniture, see figures 3A 3C. The system may employ more than one projector and may be speed or direction dependent.
Patent GB-2545761-A (GB)
Title: Handling move instructions using register renaming
Inventor: CHRIS ABERNATHY
IPC: G06F9/315
Filed: 2016-05-11
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus with processing circuitry, register rename and control circuitry which selects one of a first and second move handling techniques for handling a move instruction specifying a source logical register and a destination logical register. In the first technique, the register rename circuitry maps the destination logical register of the move to the same physical register as the source logical register. In the second technique, the processing circuitry writes a data value read from a physical register corresponding to the source logical register to a different physical register corresponding to the destination local register. The second technique is selected when the move instruction specifies the same source logical register as one of the source and destination logical registers as an earlier move instruction handled according to the first technique, and the register mapping used for that register when handling the earlier move instruction is still current.
Patent GB-2550569-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: ANTHONY MICHAEL BRIMELOW
IPC: B65D37/00
Filed: 2016-05-20
Abstract: A container 1 may comprise a sheet 10 whereby a first part of the sheet 110 is releasably coupled to a second part of the sheet 120, with the first part of the sheet 110 having a handle 200. When uncoupled, the handle 200 can be used to carry the container 1. With the handle 200 coupled to the second part 120, the size of the container 1 can be reduced, e.g. for mailing, and allowing automated handling. The container 1 may be a folded sheet 10 side-welded together. The handle 200 may be detached by using perforations (100, figure 1). Alternatively, tributyl acetylcitrate can be used as a barrier 101 between the first part 110 and second parts 120, reducing coupling between the parts 110, 120 when heat welding them together. The handle 200 in the first part 110 can then be separated from the second part 120 of the sheet, by peeling the parts 110, 120 apart. The sheet 10 may be a thermoplastic polymer, e.g. manufactured from a continuous length of LDPE film.
Patent GB-2551514-A (GB)
Title: Draw Die
Inventor: PAUL ROBERT DUNWOODY
IPC: B21D51/26
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: Draw die for making cups of uniform thickness, comprising: clamping surface 70; circular draw throat 69; and transition surface 61 between the clamping surface and the throat, where the transition surface has curved axial cross section varying around the draw throat. Preferably, the variation is periodic, forming diametrically opposed pairs of minima 72 and maxima 71 respectively. Preferably, junctions between the transition surface and the clamping surface and/or throat are circular. Preferably, the inlet radius 63 curvature is shallower than the draw radius 65, both radii varying periodically. Preferably, an exit radius 67 is circular. Circular metal blanks are pushed through die, preferably, only partially to form flange. Preferably, minima are aligned with rolling direction of sheet metal. The die is manufactured by: creating an FEA model; removing material from die; or using conventional die to find the variation of cup height to determine variation in axial cross section required.
Patent GB-2537334-A (GB)
Title: Self-propelled printer and self-propelled imprinter
Inventor: TUVIA ELBAUM
IPC: B41J3/36
Filed: 2015-01-22
Abstract: A self-propelled printer/imprinter is configured to leave marking on a surface, one or more omni-wheels and a controller to control the various functions of the self-propelled im/printer. The controller receives im/printing data in an appropriate format and renders the data for the purposes of im/printing on the surface The controller typically receives information of the location of the im/printer head over the surface, however, in some embodiments the controller may be further capable of determining the location on the surface autonomously, respective of sensing devices further comprising the self-propelled im/printer. According to an embodiment, the controller causes the motion of the self- propelled im/printer over the surface in an efficient path that avoids unnecessary passing over not to be im/printed areas as well as avoiding passage over recently im/printed areas. Surfaces include the likes of paper, cloth, floors, etc. and imprinting includes ink printing, laser printing, engagement, etc.
Patent GB-2546149-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control system
Inventor: KENNETH JAMES MILLER
IPC: B60W30/06
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: A vehicle 12 comprises an engine 16, a braking system and a controller 18 programmed to limit vehicle speed to a target speed by controlling at least one of the engine 16 and the braking system to modify output torque for low speed maneuvering or parking. Target speed is dependent on brake pedal 36 position and a first and/or second clearance distance between the vehicle 12 and an external object. The controller 18 limits vehicle speed in response to the vehicle speed being less than a threshold speed. Target speed is based on an accelerator pedal 48 position, the brake pedal 36 position, clearance distance, weighting factor (or multiplier) and vehicle speed. If the second clearance distance is greater than the first clearance distance then drive torque increase is limited to a torque threshold rate. Reference is also made to a method of limiting vehicle speed and to a controller programmed so that if the second clearance distance is greater than the first clearance distance then vehicle speed increase is limited to a vehicle speed threshold rate.
Patent GB-2546875-A (GB)
Title: Secure transactions and secure communication systems
Inventor: WILLIAM MCMULLEN HAWTHORNE
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2016-12-12
Abstract: An electronic device for securing Credit/Debit Card transactions, the electronic device acting as a timepiece and including means allowing the entry of a user-specific Device Key, the electronic device also housing a Multiple Fermat Sequence algorithm that uses the Device Key to generate a cryptographically secure pseudo-random stream. Also, a communication system the included a device that is capable of sending and receiving text messages and is provided with a unit of Application software that contains an encryption algorithm. Said algorithm may be a stream cipher algorithm capable of generating a crypt image using printable characters.
Patent GB-2546427-A (GB)
Title: Anaerobic digestion systems and methods of installing the same
Inventor: PAUL MICHAEL MASON
IPC: C12M1/107
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: An anaerobic digestion plant system (10) and method of installing an anaerobic digestion plant system. The anaerobic digestion plant system (10) comprises a plurality of containers (11, 12, 13, 14) having external walls (11a, 12a, 13a, 14a) arranged to define an enclosed area. The anaerobic digestion plant system (10) further comprises a flexible membrane (18) for holding a liquid phase of an anaerobic digestion reaction, the membrane (18) disposed within the enclosed area so as to be supported by one or more external walls (11a, 12a, 13a, 14a) of the containers (11, 12, 13, 14) when holding the liquid phase in use.
Patent GB-2560889-A (GB)
Title: Support for a hair care appliance
Inventor: PAUL ANDREW MCLUCKIE
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: A support 10 for a hair care appliance comprises a first storage position (70, fig.4a) for the appliance and at least one further storage position (76, fig.4a) for an attachment, such as a nozzle. The further storage position is adapted to connect the attachment to the support. The support may comprises a stand portion 20 and a base portion 30 wherein the base portion is designed to sit atop a surface and the stand portion extends from the base portion and comprises the first storage position and the further storage position. The further storage position may comprise a second and a third storage position. Another storage position (130, fig.4a) e.g. for a diffuser, may be provided on the base of the stand. The appliance and the attachment(s) may be attached to the support by magnetic means or mechanical fixtures.
Patent GB-2566529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to brake disc casting manufacturing
Inventor: JOSE MANUEL FERNANDEZ RIOS
IPC: F16D65/84
Filed: 2017-09-18
Abstract: A casting apparatus for casting brake disc components includes a drag 114 and a cope 112, which are co-operable to form a mould and which are configured to mate at an interface plane 224. The drag comprises a plurality of drag recesses or voids 116, and the cope comprises a plurality of cope recesses 158, that together form a plurality of discoidal mould cavities 204 for producing brake disc components. Each of the discoidal mould voids defines a disc plane substantially normal to the interface plane. A pattern plate (120, fig 11) may be used to form recesses, cavities, and voids in the cope and drag, which may be sand with suitable binders such as resin. The mould may be fed with molten material, e.g. cast iron, through a sprue (174, fig 13) and basin (194, fig 7) into a variable cross section distribution void (164, fig 13) to feed runners (188, fig 19) which may co-operate with a core element (176, fig 9, fig 21) which may partition each mould void into two portions to produce first and second brake disc components. A gate 190 may connect the runner to its corresponding void portion. Discs (100, fig 1, fig 2) may be produced in horizontal arrays.