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Patent GB-2514470-A (GB)
Title: A method of assembling a simulated cigarette
Inventor: HEARN ALEX
IPC: A24F42/80
Filed: 2014-03-21
Abstract: A method of assembling a tubular simulated cigarette, the method comprises providing an elongate hollow housing 1 having an inhaling end 2 and a refill end 3; inserting an outlet valve tube 7, a dip tube 20 and a support 30 from the refill end 3 so that the support 30 supports the proximal end of the dip tube 20 in the housing; inserting a refill valve 10 into the refill end 3 and fixing it in place to form a composition reservoir (4) with the dip tube 20 placing the reservoir (4) in fluid communication with an outlet orifice when the outlet valve tube 7 is open; inserting a valve element (6) into a recess in the side of the housing so that the valve element (6) is positioned to selectively close the outlet valve tube 7; inserting a breath operated valve actuation mechanism (5, 8, 9) laterally into the recess; and applying a cover 29 to the recess.
Patent GB-2517259-A (GB)
Title: Systems, methods, and environment for identification and processing of medical events
Inventor: WHITE JASON
IPC: G06Q50/22
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: A medical event processing system 206 may identify patient information associated with a medical event and match the patient information to one or more of a health plan, a clinical location, a health-related study, or a utilization management system. Filtering and mapping is used to match the event. Upon matching the medical event with the interested parties, the central event processing system forwards at least a portion of the information regarding the medical event to one or more interested parties within a short period of time of the triggering event (e.g., in near real-time). For example, based upon rules associated with each interested party, the central event processing system may forward information and/or issue an alert or notification 230 to an interested party 234 to make them aware of the medical event. The alert may be an sms message, email, mobile application alert or facsimile message. The event may be an emergency room admission of a patient to a hospital and the third party may be a patients doctor. Determination may be made as to whether the patient has opted in to medical event processing.
Patent GB-2527845-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring subsea flexible risers
Inventor: YVIK ESKIL HÃ
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2014-07-04
Abstract: A subsea flexible riser installation 10 includes a seabed foundation 20 and a steep-configuration flexible riser 12 anchored to the seabed by the foundation. An attachment formation 18 is fixed relative to the riser and a locating formation 24 is fixed relative to the foundation 20, both at positions elevated above the seabed. The locating formation 24 is engaged with the attachment formation 18 on the riser 12. This holds the attachment formation 18 and the riser against movement when so engaged, protecting the base of the riser 12 from over-bending and fatigue. A wire may be attached to formation 18 to pull the formation 18 and the riser 12 downwardly.
Patent GB-2529163-A (GB)
Title: Fluid detection and storage system for use in a vehicle
Inventor: DHANDE KUNAL
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2014-08-11
Abstract: Fluid storage apparatus 20 for storing a fluid (e.g. urea or ammonia for selective catalytic reduction (SCR)) for dosing into the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus comprises a main reservoir 26, for storage of the fluid prior to dosing, a second reservoir 24, for temporary storage of the fluid prior to the main reservoir, and sensor(s) 32, 34 for detecting at least one parameter (e.g. density, viscosity, colour and/or refractive index) of the fluid within the second reservoir. A fluid type is determined based on the parameter(s), and a valve 44 opens and closes fluid communication between the reservoirs in response to the determined fluid type so as to prevent communication if fluid does not correspond to an expected fluid type. At least one LED 50 may be provided to indicate whether the valve is open or closed, and/or to indicate that the main and/or second reservoir is full. A method for filling the main reservoir is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2529676-A (GB)
Title: Door Paint Aid
Inventor: COONEY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B05D1/28
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: The door paint aid comprises a semi-rigid tray that can be used with the door in situ or removed to protect the area beneath the door during painting or varnishing. The sides of the tray (2, figure 3) are preferably angled to enable paint brush or roller access to the bottom of a door. Indentations (3) may be provided to manage paint or varnish overspill. The door paint aid preferably comprises a footplate (4) to enable removal. The door paint aid may be moulded or formed and may be manufactured from a thermoplastic polymer.
Patent GB-2520188-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held vacuum cleaner
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a hand-held vacuum cleaner (10). The vacuum cleaner is expected to have particular utility for cleaning locations which are difficult to reach with a conventional vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner (10) has a body (12) with a substantially planar base (22) upon which the vacuum cleaner can rest when not in use, the body having a carrying handle (20), a motor (14) and an impeller (16) located within the body, the vacuum cleaner also having a collector (26, 126) and a battery pack (18), the battery pack providing at least a part of the base (22). The motor and the battery pack are located between the base and the collector so as to lower the centre of gravity and make the vacuum cleaner more comfortable for use, especially over long periods. Ideally, the centre of gravity is close to the carrying handle, and between the carrying handle and the nozzle so that the vacuum cleaner is slightly "nose heavy".
Patent GB-2533955-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance system
Inventor: JENS ARNFELT
IPC: G08B19/00
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: A surveillance system 1 comprising physically engaged modules 2 to form a network, each module comprising at least one transducer (fig.11, 100) for sensing the external environment and a wireless communication device (fig.11, 105). Interconnection of the modules to share both power and data may be made wirelessly or via a stacking connection interface comprising a physical, inductive or capacitive coupling mechanism which may be on both top and bottom faces of a housing. The housing may be cuboid with an array of indentations 7 on one of a top and bottom surface and projections on the other surface to allow engagement of the modules when stacked. Magnetic latching may provide further secure engagement of the modules. Modules may operate independently or as a stacked network and reconfigure their communication channels accordingly.The sensor may detect movement, sound, moisture, humidity, temperature, smoke or images. An audible alarm device may also be fitted.
Patent GB-2523641-A (GB)
Title: Connecting Device and Method for Producing a Composite Cable Harness
Inventor: WESTHOFF MARTIN
IPC: F16L3/08
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting device 100 for producing a composite cable harness 110 comprising at least two strand-like elements 120, in particular cables, hoses or the like, using at least one connecting element 130, wherein at least two elements 120 are wrapped around in the circumferential direction by the connecting element. Arranged between the elements and the connecting element is a sleeve-like structure 140 having a first region 142, a second region 144 and a third region 146, wherein the first region is delimited on both sides, at its edge regions by the second region and the third region in such a way that the first region forms a kind of circumferential groove for receiving the connecting element, as a result of which axial displacement of said connecting element is prevented. The connecting element could be a cable tie, clamp, binding twine, rope ties or the like. The second and third regions may be constructed as windings. The first region may have a smooth surface finish and the second and third regions may have a rougher surface finish than the first region. The first region may have a self adhesive underside.
Patent GB-2535230-A (GB)
Title: Data flow graph
Inventor: COLIN MACLEAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: Executing a dynamically adjustable data flow graph for digital signal processing particularly for use in downhole communications. A graph setup routine is called S302 for a data flow graph; the retrieved routine is executed with a first set of parameter values, thereby instantiating the data flow graph S304; and when the graph set up routine is complete, a graph execution routine is called S306 for the data flow graph. The graph setup routine can be retrieved directly by pointer reference or from an address within a graph library wherein the graph library may include graph templates each having a respective address and corresponding to a respective graph setup routine. A graph rebuild routine can be called (S402, fig 4) to re-parameterize the dataflow graph with a second set of parameter values which is then run. Alternatively a graph deletion routine (S502, fig 5) can be called to destroy the contents of memory allocated to the dataflow graph before the graph setup routine is run using the second set of parameter values. A control layer may determine that a system performance requirement change if communication conditions change so as to necessitate the change to the second set of parameters.
Patent GB-2520450-A (GB)
Title: Over-speed, rough loads and hard landing detection system
Inventor: CAHILL ERIC D
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: A system, apparatus and method provides a means for indicating an overload condition has occurred during aircraft operation. A controller for indicating an overload condition has occurred during aircraft operation for at least one aircraft tire, wheel and/or landing gear; the controller receives an input indicative of a load as placed on said tire, wheel, landing gear or an angular velocity of at least one tire. The controller producing an output indicative of an overload condition if said input exceeds a predetermined threshold. Preferably, based on the indication received by the cockpit, avionics, maintenance, etc., further action may be taken to correct the effects of the overload condition on the tires and landing gear. Preferably the controller can determine tire overspeed, a difference in tire radius based on tire angular velocity at time of touchdown and a time period thereafter, a coefficient of friction of a runway surface based on wheel spin-up and inertia. A rate of descent may also be used to determine a hard landing condition.
Patent GB-2522353-A (GB)
Title: Pump, pump manufacturing method, and refrigeration cycle device
Inventor: URABE YUTO
IPC: H02K7/14
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A pump equipped with: a molded stator having a substrate on which a magnetic pole position detection element has been mounted; and a rotor having a rotor part one axial end of which opposes the magnetic pole position detection element and the other axial end of which is provided with an impeller attachment part. The rotor part is equipped with: a magnet; a sleeve bearing; and a resin part, which is formed of a thermoplastic resin used in the integral molding of the magnet and the sleeve bearing, and which forms the impeller attachment part. The magnet is equipped with multiple through-holes extending in the axial direction, and the multiple through-holes are filled with thermoplastic resin that forms a portion of the resin part.
Patent GB-2540811-A (GB)
Title: A maritime safety system
Inventor: SIMON JOHN ZIELONKA
IPC: G08B21/08
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: A maritime safety system for detecting an object falling from a vessel 1 comprises a plurality of sensor nodes (100, Fig 2a) arranged to be installed around a periphery of the vessel, each of the plurality of sensor nodes being provided with a Radar sensor (200, Fig 2b) and a video sensor (300, Fig 2b) and a control system (400, Fig 4), arranged to receive signals from the plurality of sensor nodes and to determine if the received signals indicate a possible Man Overboard MOB event. A method of detecting a MOB event where Radar sensors are used to continuously scan regions of interest is also disclosed. When the Radar sensors indicate such an event video data is captured and displayed to a user to confirm the event.
Patent GB-2541229-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating an automotive system
Inventor: GENNARO MERLINO
IPC: F01N9/00
Filed: 2015-08-13
Abstract: An automotive system (100, fig 1) has an exhaust gas aftertreatment system 270 comprising a lean NOx trap or LNT 510 510 upstream of a selective catalytic reduction filter or SCRF 520. Control of regeneration or purging of the LNT 510 is made based on monitoring the LNT 510 inlet temperature, monitoring a parameter representative of a quantity of NOx stored in the LNT 510 and using a map correlating these to estimate the amount of ammonia produced should the LNT 510 be purged. The LNT 510 is regenerated, if the estimated ammonia quantity is greater than a threshold value.
Patent GB-2527470-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal panel and drive method thereof
Inventor: WANG JINJIE
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A liquid crystal panel and a drive method thereof. A gate drive unit (41) alternately inputs a scanning signal to multiple scanning lines (G~G2k) at multiple lines, and a source drive unit (42) alternately inputs a gray-scale voltage to multiple data lines (D1~D2m) extending along a column direction. The liquid crystal panel and the drive method thereof avoid the inconsistent charging efficiency of pixel units caused due to the voltage drop of a signal line.
Patent GB-2548786-A (GB)
Title: Battery management system
Inventor: STEPHEN IRISH
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2015-12-30
Abstract: A battery management system for a rechargeable battery comprises at least one of a current sensor, a voltage sensor and a temperature sensor for providing a sensor signal relating to a parameter of the rechargeable battery to the controller. In response to the sensor signal meeting a first condition, the battery management system is configured to power down a first set of components of the battery management system, and in response to the sensor signal meeting a second condition, the battery management system is configured to power down a second set of components of the battery management system. The first components may include a power controller and the second components may include a network interface, the sensor and the controller. In a further embodiment at least one sensor provides a signal to the controller relating to current or voltage supplied to and/or drawn from the rechargeable battery. If the current or voltage is less than a threshold then the controller operates the battery management system in a low power mode.
Patent GB-2544566-A (GB)
Title: High order correction for pulse width modulation (PWM) digital/analog converters with reduced computation
Inventor: JOHN LAURENCE MELANSON
IPC: H03M3/04
Filed: 2016-01-13
Abstract: The non-linear function generators 136-142 in the feedback circuit of a delta-sigma modulator 500, which correct distortion introduced by the output pulse width modulator 144, may be simplified by using correction functions which have a zero value at both ends of the range of the quantizer output Y (figure 10). Less accuracy is required at the limits and so cheaper and smaller components may be used to implement the functions. ROMs may be used to store the functions, which may be quadratic or cubic polynomials. At least two of the correction functions are not multiples of each other, providing multiple mutually nonlinear feedback (MMNF).
Patent GB-2534049-A (GB)
Title: Solvent extraction and analysis of formation fluids from formation solids at a well site
Inventor: Christopher michael jones
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting and analyzing formation fluids from solids circulated out of a subterranean formation are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a sample of formation solids that have been separated from a fluid circulated in at least a portion of a well bore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation at a well site; performing a solvent extraction on the sample of formation solids using one or more solvents at an elevated pressure at the well site, wherein at least a portion of one or more formation fluids residing in the formation solids is extracted into the one or more solvents to produce an extracted fluid; and analyzing the extracted fluid at the well site to determine the composition of the extracted fluid.
Patent GB-2548135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in child carriers
Inventor: EMILY WILLIAMSON
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2016-03-10
Abstract: A child carrier 1 comprising a main body 2 for retaining a child, the main body having a seating area for a child, a waist belt 3 extending from the main body, first and second shoulder straps 6, 7 extending from an upper end of the main body, a pair of first connector parts 9a, 10a at the free ends of the shoulder straps and a pair of second connector parts 9b, 10b attached to the main body between its upper and lower ends, wherein the two pairs of connector parts are adapted to connect to each other and each shoulder strap comprises a pleated portion that is adjustable in width by folding of the pleats. The straps may comprise means to attach a cross-strap (17) to each pleated portion. The central part 6a, 7a of the pleated portions may be formed from a box pleat.
Patent GB-2538609-A (GB)
Title: Utilizing radio frequency identification tags to display messages and notifications on peripheral devices
Inventor: MURALI NARASIMHA
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2016-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for equipping a peripheral device (e.g. headset, watch, mouse or pointer) with an RFID tag. The RFID tag includes a memory device for electronically storing information, an RF receiver configured for receiving an interrogation signal, and an RF transmitter operatively coupled to the RF receiver and the memory device. The method further includes configuring the RF transmitter for: (a) modulating an RF carrier with the electronically stored information from the memory device, and (b) transmitting the modulated RF carrier, in response to the RF receiver receiving the interrogation signal; and displaying or outputting a message on the peripheral device using the received interrogation signal. The device could be interrogated by a mobile device (e.g. phone) equipped with an RFID reader, and the reader could be controlled by the mobile device. Independent claims are also included for methods and apparatus for establishing a wireless communication link (e.g. Bluetooth) between the reader (e.g phone) and peripheral device (e.g. headset).
Patent GB-2549086-A (GB)
Title: Electrical sub-assembly
Inventor: JAMES DUMESNIL WIDMER
IPC: H02K11/04
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: An electrical sub-assembly comprises a stator having a plurality of coils 212 and a cooling means attached to the stator. The electrical sub-assembly further comprises a plurality of pairs of diodes 214 attached to the cooling means, each pair of diodes being in antiparallel configuration and having three electrical terminals where one of the three electrical terminals 216 is a common terminal 218 shared by both diodes in each pair of diodes. A plurality of busbars 230 electrically connect each of the diodes to at least one of the plurality of coils via one or more of the electrical terminals. In use, the cooling means is configured to simultaneously cool the stator and the plurality of diodes. The diodes may be packaged in single pairs or in a plurality of pairs to form a single electrical component 224. The cooling means may comprise a casing that partially surrounds the stator and is configured to receive a supply of cooling fluid. The electrical sub-assembly may form part of a switched reluctance machine.
Patent GB-2542247-A (GB)
Title: Axial-flux induction motor pump
Inventor: JACEK F GIERAS
IPC: H02K17/16
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: A pump 300, 400 comprises a housing 104 partially defining a cavity 120, an impeller 106 arranged in cavity, the impeller 106 including a first disk 110a, carrying a conductive layer 114 and vanes 108 arranged on the first disk, the impeller 106 operative to rotate about a rotational axis 101, a first stator core 116 arranged on the housing 104, windings 118 arranged on the first stator core, and a first inlet 102 defined by the housing, wherein the first inlet 102, the impeller 106, and the housing 104 partially define a fluid flow path. A further disk 112 is provided on the opposite impeller surface. Stators 116a 116b may be provided on opposite side of the impeller facing conductive material 114a, 114b. The conductive material reduces the impedance for eddy currents in the associated disk and may be of copper or silver. The disk may include radial or skewed slots reducing impedance for eddy current. The stator may mount either on the outer surface of the housing or project there through to form part of the cavity wall. Fig 6 (not shown) may have a fluid inlet 102,602 at either side of the housing.
Patent GB-2552489-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for vehicle evaluation
Inventor: LEE SKRYPCHUK
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2016-07-25
Abstract: A method of vehicle evaluation wherein the vehicle comprises; sensing means for measuring one or more attributes associated with the vehicle to determine vehicle data; occupant sensing means for determining a state of at least one occupant of the vehicle to determine occupant data, wireless communication means for wirelessly communicating with a remote computer system; and control means to receive the vehicle and occupant data and provide the remote computer system with that data. In response to the vehicle and/or occupant data, an audio communication channel may be established between the remote computer system and occupant. The data might be transmitted following an evaluation event based on the data. The event may be determined by the data exceeding one or more predetermined values, a rate of change of the data, or a predetermined pattern of the data. The event may alternatively be determined by imaging the occupants face and recognizing an emotion based on a facial expression. The audio communication may be used to gather feedback and other evaluation data from the occupant about the vehicle.
Patent GB-2544152-A (GB)
Title: Perfusion manifold assembly
Inventor: DANIEL LEVNER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2016-08-26
Abstract: A fluidic device comprising a substrate 10 having a first surface with one or more fluidic ports wherein the surface is adapted to stably retain one or more liquid droplets 23 of a first liquid at the one or more ports. The surface may comprise hydrophilic or hydrophobic regions, or geometric features such as a ridge, mount, gasket or depression to retain or confine the droplet to the port. A system comprising a fluid source in communication with a first fluid port positioned on a first mating surface wherein the first fluid port comprises a first protruding fluid droplet, a microfluidic device 16 comprising a channel in communication with a second fluid port on a second mating surface wherein the second fluid port comprises a second protruding droplet 22, and a mechanism for bring the two protruding droplets in a droplet to droplet connection such that fluid can flow from the fluid source through both ports into the microfluidic device. The drop-to-drop connection or coupling reduces the chance of bubbles becoming trapped during connection of ports of substrates. The system may form part of a perfusion manifold assembly.