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Patent GB-2486380-A (GB)
Title: Modified pulse sequence to estimate properties
Inventor: VENKATARAMANAN LALITHA
IPC: G01V3/14
Filed: 2011-02-24
Abstract: Methods and related systems are described for estimating fluid or rock properties from NMR measurements. A modified pulse sequence is provided that can directly provide moments of relaxation-time or diffusion distributions. This pulse sequence can be adapted to the desired moment of relaxation-time or diffusion coefficient. The data from this pulse sequence provides direct estimates of fluid properties such as average chain length and viscosity of a hydrocarbon. In comparison to the uniformly-spaced pulse sequence, these pulse sequences are faster and have a lower error bar in computing the fluid properties.
Patent GB-2497828-A (GB)
Title: Electrical roadway with cables disposed in transverse slots
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW
IPC: B60L5/00
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: An electrical roadway apparatus 400 provides inductively coupled power to one or more vehicles. The apparatus includes drive unit modules 50 disposed along a peripheral edge of the roadway 20 and/or along a central reservation. Coil arrangements are coupled to the drive unit modules and implemented as cables 210 disposed in slots formed transversely across at least one lane of the roadway. The slots may be outwardly tapered with increasing depth into the roadway and filled with flexible polymeric plastics for retaining the cables within the slots (see fig. 4). The drive unit modules may be arranged end-on-end and coupled together 105. The cables may be arranged as a plurality of overlapping loops to provide continuous power transfer (see fig. 2A). The drive unit modules and/or the cables may be manufactured in factory premises remote from the roadway and transported to the roadway for installation.
Patent GB-2502113-A (GB)
Title: Adapting an inter-point combiner phase in a CoMP system if a data packet was received with errors (i.e. NACK message received)
Inventor: SCHOBER KAROL
IPC: H04B7/02
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: Inter-point combiner adaption in a radio communication network having coordinated multipoint transmission (CoMP), the method comprising: transmitting a data packet to a User Equipment (UE), receiving an acknowledgment message from the UE, processing an inter-point combiner phase over a respective scheduled band if the data packet was received with errors. Thus, an arrangement is described for adapting outer loop precoder phase combiner in a radio communication system having CoMP transmission. Aspects of the invention include using an ACK/NACK message received as a response to a transmitted data packet for adapting the phase. When a NACK message is received the phase may be adapted or it may be further determined if the error was due to error in channel code or due to destructive inter-point signal combining. If the error was due to destructive combining the phase is adjusted. Further aspects include if the UE received the packet without errors the ACK is received at the TP (Transmission Point) and the TP issues an outer loop link adaption offset step up. If the UE received the packet with errors the NACK message is received at the TP and the TP first issues an outer loop link adaption step down and multiplies (processes) the scheduled band inter-point combiner phase at the TP point by -1.
Patent GB-2505636-A (GB)
Title: Towing handle for child's vehicle
Inventor: GRAINGER HOLLY J
IPC: B62H7/00
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: An extension towing handle for children's mechanical, wheeled vehicles such as scooters, tricycles, balance bikes and bicycles comprises two ends with an elongated portion 3 arranged there between, a first end comprising vehicle attachment means for attaching to a children's vehicle and the second end comprising gripping means for gripping the towing handle by a user in order to pull the children's vehicle along. The vehicle attachment means comprises first and second clam shaped parts 1,2, which fix securely together around a part of the wheeled device such as a handlebar assembly 5, and in which the handle is pivotally connected to the first clam-shaped part 1. It will mostly be used to tow the mechanical, wheeled vehicle, in unsafe environments although in certain other configurations, the handle could be used to push the vehicle instead. It is especially useful for towing children on their scooters.
Patent GB-2496713-A (GB)
Title: RFID module and RFID device
Inventor: TSUBAKI NOBUHITO
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2011-08-31
Abstract: An RFID module (101) of the present invention is provided with an RFIC element (10), a filter circuit (20), a matching circuit (30), and a radiating element (40). Of the mentioned elements and circuits, the filter circuit (20) and the matching circuit (30) together configure an RFID device (50). The filter circuit (20) is configured by a first inductance element (L1), a second inductance element (L2), and a capacitor (C1). Inductance is equal between the first inductance element (L1) and the second inductance element (L2) so that the two inductance elements are strongly magnetically coupled to each other in order to strengthen each other's magnetic flux. By way of the configuration, the RFID module and an RFID device are configured so as to be provided with a filter circuit for removing the high harmonic component of the RFIC element while still not increasing size overall.
Patent GB-2493654-A (GB)
Title: Storing data in any of a plurality of buffers in a memory controller
Inventor: LE HUNG Q
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2010-06-22
Abstract: A memory controller containing one or more ports coupled to a buffer selection logic and a plurality of buffers. Each buffer is configured to store write data associated with a write request and each buffer is also coupled to the buffer selection logic. The buffer selection logic is configured to store write data associated with a write request from at least one of the ports in any of the buffers based on a priority of the buffers for each one of the ports.
Patent GB-2496495-A (GB)
Title: A method for fastening a floor panel to a frame-like vehicle structure and a vehicle floor assembly
Inventor: LUCA FABIAN DE
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 2012-10-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fastening a floor panel, in particular a tub-shaped floor panel 10, to a frame-like vehicle structure 20, 21, 22. The method comprises the steps: applying an adhesive 30, 30    to a contact surface of the floor panel 10 and/or of the vehicle structure; joining the floor panel 10 and the vehicle structure 20, 21,22; and expanding and/or activating the adhesive 30, 30    by heating the joint vehicle structure-floor panel composite 10, 20, 21, 22. A vehicle floor assembly including a floor panel and a vehicle structure which have been fastened to one another by means of such a method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2508192-A (GB)
Title: Adult toy with peristaltic pump driving a self-lubricating system
Inventor: HOWSAM CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: An adult toy, such as a phallus-shaped vibrator 100, comprises a hollow core 132, a tip 170 coupled to an end of the core 132 and a handle 106. The handle houses a peristaltic pump that engages a flexible pipe network 408. The hollow core incorporates an access door 222 that allows loading of a one-use reservoir cartridge 300 into an internal compartment of the core. The cartridge contains lubricant, liquid hormonal stimulant or other chemical solution 301 for use with the vibrator. With closing of the access door 222, the cartridge is aligned with a tubular piercing member 260 that pierces the cartridge and provides a fluid conduit into the pipe network 408. The peristaltic pump squeezes the pipe network, causing fluid to exit the cartridge and flow through the pipe network for eventual ejaculation from a nipple or aperture 174. The nipple 174 is formed in the tip and aligned with an orifice 176 in a sheath cover 130 that, in use, abuts against the handle 106 and covers the tip and the access door 222.
Patent GB-2509911-A (GB)
Title: Sports bottle
Inventor: VALIS SHABIR
IPC: A45F3/16
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: A sports bottle comprises a container body 1 having a base 5 and one or more side wails, a lid 4, and one or more storage compartments 2, 3. At least one of the storage compartments 2, 3 has a reversibly detachable closure and is detachably secured to a side wall of the container body. In use, the two storage compartments shown are secured to the container body, forming a substantially cylindrical assembly which slots into the base. The lid 4 may comprise a timing device such as a stopwatch. The lid may further comprise a pill cavity. One or more of the compartments may contain an ice pack.
Patent GB-2498277-A (GB)
Title: Beam blade windshield wiper assembly having a fluid manifold mounting system
Inventor: WEBER CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: B60S1/32
Filed: 2011-09-22
Abstract: A beam blade windshield wiper assembly (10) including a wiping element (12) that contacts the surface of the vehicle to be wiped. An elongated beam (14) is operatively attached to the wiping element (12) and has a pair of longitudinal ends (24, 26). An airfoil assembly (18) is operatively supported on the elongated beam (14). The assembly (10) also includes a fluid manifold (23) for distributing fluid across the surface to be wiped. The manifold (23) has an inlet (25) in fluid communication with a source of fluid, a plurality of outlets disposed along the longitudinal length of the manifold (23) and an internal passage extending between the inlet and the outlets. A fluid manifold mounting system (22) is adapted to support the fluid manifold (23) on the elongated beam (14).
Patent GB-2511567-A (GB)
Title: A differential signal data cable with switched power conductor
Inventor: BERRY SCOTT
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: A differential signal data plug connector 40 (e.g. USB Type A plug) is attached to a differential signal data cable (e.g. audio signal cable) and connects to a transmitting device. The plug connector 40 has contacts 68 configured to electrically connect: a first pair of differential signal conductors 54, 56; a power conductor 57; and a ground conductor 55 of the cable to a mating connector in the transmitting device. The plug connector 40 has a manually operable switch that enables a user to electrically disconnect a power contact 68 of the plug from the power conductor 57 of the cable in order to prevent a power signal from being sent along the differential signal cable from the transmitting device to a receiver which is connected to a standard connector (e.g. USB Type B plug) at the other end of the cable. This prevents high frequency noise in the power conductor 57 from being coupled to the differential signal conductors 54, 56 which are in close proximity to the power conductor 57 inside the differential signal data cable. The switch may be mounted upon a printed circuit board (PCB) 80.
Patent GB-2497498-A (GB)
Title: Freight container and roof bow thereof
Inventor: BURNS PETER JOHN
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A freight container (1) comprising a floor, opposite side walls (2A, 2B) and opposite end walls (3), the freight container (1) being open topped and including a plurality of roof bows (8) detachably mounted on the container and extending across the open top of the container, wherein the roof bows (8) are made of fibre reinforced plastics material and, when mounted on the container (1), are highest in a middle portion of the container and lower away from the middle of the container.
Patent GB-2514356-A (GB)
Title: An armrest and armrest pad
Inventor: MCMILLAN NIGEL WILLIAM
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2013-05-20
Abstract: An armrest 1, or a pad for attachment to a top surface of an armrest, comprises a top surface; a first side surface 3 and a second side surface 4 being opposite to said first side surface; wherein said top surface incorporates a number of discrete regions; a first discrete region 5 on which, in use, the elbow of a first user rests; said first discrete region extending diagonally towards said first side surface; and at least one further discrete region 6 located in front of said first discrete region which extends diagonally towards said second side surface; whereby said second discrete region provides, in use, a resting surface for the elbow of a second user seated in an adjacent seat; wherein said first and said second regions are separated in the longitudinal direction either by a line of separation 40 which doesn't protrude higher than the majority of the top surface or wherein both said first and second regions slope oppositely from one another down towards respective side surfaces. The discrete regions may be at least partly concave, and may be separated by a trough. The armrest may be located in airplane, commercial vehicle or other public location.
Patent GB-2514831-A (GB)
Title: A pannier
Inventor: EVERETT CHRISTIAN
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 2013-06-04
Abstract: A pannier for a cycle having two panels 1 arranged either side of the cycle in use, with a bridge 2 flexibly arranged between them. The pannier further has a rigid platform 5 with a means to attach itself to the cycle, comprising an arm 3 and a collar 4, wherein the bridge 2 correlates with the rigid platform 5 in use. The platform 5 may be integrated into the bridge 2. The pannier may comprise a bag, which may be provided by the panels 1 and bridge 2. The panels 1 and bridge 2 may define a single compartment. The platform 5 may be hinged 7 on the arm 3 and the collar 4 may be easily detachable from the cycle in use. A handle 11 or a light 9 may also be provided. Examples of uses include carrying suits, shirts or other formal clothing easily on a bicycle without creasing or crumpling.
Patent GB-2507900-A (GB)
Title: Portable computing device dock
Inventor: ASHCRAFT BRITT C
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2011-09-16
Abstract: A portable computing device dock has a deck movable between a raised position in which an upper surface of the deck extends at or above a height of projections such that no projections extend through and above the deck and a lowered position in which the projections extend through the upper surface of the deck.
Patent GB-2522929-A (GB)
Title: Transaction authorisation method and system
Inventor: SMETS PATRIK
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: Performing a transaction using biometric input from a account owner to establish both the presence of the account owner at a point of sale, account owner identification, and the account owners consent to a particular transaction. A predetermined biometric input from the account holder such as a fingerprint, facial recognition or voice recognition is used to establish the presence of the account holder at a point of sale. An ancillary input from the account holder such as an unusual biometric input, such as placing the little fingers of both hands on a fingerprint scanner, particular facial expression, gesture, users signature or PIN number, is detected at the point of sale to establish the account owner consent. These inputs maybe carried out in a single combined convenient step. The ancillary input may only be required if the payment device associated with the payment account is within a predetermined area.
Patent GB-2523812-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting jointing process
Inventor: LAKRIMI M HAMED
IPC: H01R4/68
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: A lead free jointing process for superconductors comprising the steps of: chemically etching ends of superconducting wires to be jointed to remove any matrix material from end portions of each wire and to reveal superconducting filaments over a certain length at the end of each wire; twisting or plaiting the filaments together, and then winding the filaments around an inner NbTi or copper rod or tube; inserting the inner NbTi or copper rod or tube with the filaments inside an outer tube; placing the resultant assembly inside a pulsed magnetoforming machine; and causing the outer tube to collapse onto the inner rod or tube. The joint may further comprise MgB2 powder and be subjected to heat treatment. An additional superconducting jointing process is disclosed comprising cutting the ends of superconducting wires to expose elongate cross-sections of superconductive filaments; inserting the cut ends inside an outer tube; placing the resultant assembly inside a pulsed magnetoforming machine; and causing the outer tube to collapse onto the cut ends. A method for the production of a superconducting magnet for an MRI system, comprising a superconducting switch is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2509474-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for managing access to a resource
Inventor: MCMANUS JEFF
IPC: G07C11/00
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: There is provided a resource access management system for managing user access to a resource having a number of resource slots, wherein each resource slot can be used by a user. The resource access management system comprises a standard access configured to allow users to access the resource, and a queue-less access configured to allow users that have a valid authorisation to access the resource. The resource access management system is configured, for each occurrence of the resource, to make a portion of the resource slots available for allocation to users that access the resource using the queue-less access, to make at least the remaining resource slots available for use by users that access the resource using the standard access, and to ensure that a number of authorisations issued for an occurrence of the resource does not exceed the number of allocable resource slots.
Patent GB-2532047-A (GB)
Title: Ovens for industrial processes
Inventor: MICHAEL WILLIAMS
IPC: F26B25/12
Filed: 2014-11-06
Abstract: An oven (4, fig. 1) for use in an industrial process, having two zones 41, 42 internally, maintained at different temperatures, and a rotatable door 43 for closing an aperture of the first zone 42, wherein a support portion 44 for supporting a workpiece 11 to be dried extends from the door, so that when the door is closed the workpiece is inside the oven, whereas when the door is opened to remove the workpiece, the aperture is occluded by the support portion. Preferably the first zone 42 is a lower temperature, curing zone and the second zone 41 is a higher temperature, baking zone. The baking zone or chamber is preferably located above the curing zone. A workpiece processing arrangement (1, fig. 1) is also claimed, which has a spray booth (2, fig. 1), two ovens (4, 5, fig. 1) arranged on either side of the spray booth, and a transport rail 6 extending through the spray booth and the ovens, for transporting a workpiece 10 between the booth and one of the two ovens.
Patent GB-2533106-A (GB)
Title: Communication system for a vehicle and method for operating such a communication system
Inventor: Sameer gupta
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: A communication system 1 for a vehicle comprises a head unit 2 that is connected both to an output unit 3 and an operating unit 4, an interface unit 5 (e.g. USB port) for removably connecting an external device 6 (e.g. smart-phone) to the communication system, and an adapter unit 7 that is connected to the head unit and the interface unit. The adapter unit includes a switch 8 for routing signals from the interface unit and is configured to couple the interface unit either directly to the head unit or to a processing unit 10 of the adapter unit, depending on the currently active features of the external device. For example, signals from the external device are routed to the head unit for music playback and to the processing unit of the adapter unit for a navigation service. The adapter unit may be add-on hardware physically distinct from the head unit.
Patent GB-2534415-A (GB)
Title: Hydroelectric apparatus
Inventor: LEIF SCHOELLER
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2015-01-24
Abstract: A turbine 1 comprises a generator 2 and a flexible shaft 3 that is, at a first end, rotatably attached to the generator unit by a connector 34, with a second end attached to a turbine 4. The turbine can be tethered at the generator and sit otherwise unsupported in a flowing fluid, such as a stream or river. The turbine comprises a plurality of blades and a rim 48 attached to at least two of the blades. The rim or duct may be cylindrical or a truncated cone, and may have a cross section that varies in the flow direction, for example such that the entrance is narrower than the fluid exit, or so the minimum width is achieved in the centre of the shroud. The rim may also have a thickness that varies in the flow direction, and the turbine can be stored in a suitably shaped insert 23 in the generator housing 22 for easy transportation as a mobile unit. Also claimed is a hydro turbine formed of a central shaft, a plurality of blades, and a rim attached to at least two of the blades, where the rim has a thickness that varies in the flow direction.
Patent GB-2536460-A (GB)
Title: Multiple compartment container
Inventor: WILLEM FRANS BROEKAERT
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: Two concave container parts 5, 6 have a membrane 8 between, contacting both. A string 12 connected to the membrane passes out of the container through a passageway between a guide 17 on one part and a seal 19 which inhibits fluid communication into or out of the container on the other part. The membrane has at least two lines of weakness 40 measuring at least 40% of the length of the membrane; the lines are parallel to and at opposite sides of the line between the membranes centre and a point where the string connects to the membrane. At least one tab 36 is provided on the membrane, ideally folded on its edge outside the lines of weakness. There may be a string blocking means in habiting access to the strings free end or preventing it applying a force to the membrane. The string may form an acute angle with the membrane. Ideally the sealing structure is sloped and flexible to contact the guide on the opposing container at an acute angle. There may be an opening with a lid opposite the membrane on one of the container parts.
Patent GB-2539450-A (GB)
Title: Offshore pipe deployment method and apparatus
Inventor: CHARLES ALEXANDER TAVNER
IPC: F16L1/26
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A method of manipulating a subsea pipe comprises coupling an autonomous marine drive unit 80, 82, 84 to a pipe 86, which in some aspects of the invention is a composite pipe having a wall comprising a matrix material and a plurality of reinforcing fibres embedded within the matrix material. The autonomous marine drive unit 80, 82, 84 is then operated to manipulate the pipe 86 within a marine environment. The autonomous marine drive unit 80, 82, 84 can be an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) or an autonomous underwater vessel (AUV), operated under the control of an autonomous control system. The unit 80, 82, 84, can have a thrust arrangement with a drive source, and a direction control arrangement. It can also comprise an azimuth drive unit. The unit 80, 82, 84 can be directly mounted to the pipe 86, and more than one unit can be coupled to the pipe. The units 80, 82, 84 can manipulate the pipe 86 on the surface of the water, or below the surface of the water, with the buoyancy of the pipe 86 controlled via sealing, flooding chambers within the pipe 86, or through the use of a pig.