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Patent GB-2516679-A (GB)
Title: Optical source
Inventor: POUSTIE ALISTAIR JAMES
IPC: H01S5/40
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: An optical source is present comprising a laser chip and an optical filter 4 in optical communication with the laser. The laser comprises an optical gain section 1; and an optical phase control section 2. The filter 3 is configured to receive light output from the laser and filter the said received light. The source is configured to input the filtered light back into the laser.
Patent GB-2509211-A (GB)
Title: Actuation handle utilising a double scissor hinge
Inventor: JOCHEN STEFAN
IPC: A61B17/29
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuation grip 1 for a microsurgical instrument having an inner shank 16 axially movable relative to an outer shank 15. Two grip parts 11, each with two ends 111, 112, are coupled pivotably at a proximal end 1' of the actuation grip 1. Each grip part 11 is articulated to a first lever pair 12 between the ends of the grip part 11. The first levers 12 are coupled rotatably at an intersection pin 124, and their ends 121, 123 are also connected rotatably to the ends of a second lever pair 13, the second levers being coupled to each other at the other end at common pin 14. Pin 14 is attached to a shank wall, preferably the inner shank. A double scissor hinge or parallelogram linkage is thus formed, which serves to move the two shanks 15, 16 relative to each other when the handles are actuated. Rollers (125, see figure 3) may be mounted on the protruding ends of pin 124 and restrained within slot 161 in the inner shank. The actuator may be locked in a particular position using lock 17.
Patent GB-2509218-A (GB)
Title: Diffuser bump vane profile
Inventor: SONG BAOJUN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2012-04-10
Abstract: An electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly increases pump efficiency and pump head with a diffuser that includes a diffuser vane having a low pressure surface with a length greater than a length of a high pressure surface of the vane. The diffuser vane includes a leading edge at a downstream end of the vane and a trailing edge at an upstream end of the vane. The curved high pressure surface extends between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The curved low pressure surface extends between the leading edge and the trailing edge opposite the high pressure surface. The low pressure surface has a bump formed thereon to increase the length of the low pressure surface so that fluid flowing along the low pressure surface is substantially laminar, thereby increasing pump efficiency and pump head.
Patent GB-2520553-A (GB)
Title: Determination of turbulence in a fluid
Inventor: CLARK THOMAS HENRY
IPC: F03D7/04
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: A method for approximating or modelling turbulence in a fluid flow e.g. for a marine or wind turbine comprises: determining at least one profile of the flow; selecting at least one eddy type representative of the turbulence, wherein each eddy type comprises at least one eddy size parameter and an eddy strength parameter; determining a velocity signature and/or a turbulent intensity signature, for each selected eddy type; and using the signature(s) to perform a deconvolution of the profile, in order to determine, for each selected eddy type, a probability density function as a function of the size and/or strength parameters. This method may be used in a unit for controlling or designing turbines such as marine turbines. The use of simplified eddy profiles improves computational efficiency.
Patent GB-2509245-A (GB)
Title: Cast component with increased stiffness
Inventor: SHERGOLD MIKE DAVID
IPC: B22D19/02
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A method of forming a component comprising a metal matrix composite portion and a cast portion by locating a sleeve member 220 formed from a metal matrix composite material in a mould and then forming the cast portion 205 where at least part of the cast portion 205 is provided within the sleeve member 220. The sleeve member 220 is filled with molten metal to provide a component which is stiffer than a similar component without the sleeve member. The method can be used to form a vehicle suspension arm or linkage with the cast portion 210 projecting from each end of the sleeve member 220 to form respective suspension arm mounting portions 210 & 230. The sleeve can be an alumina reinforced aluminium alloy and the cast component can be an aluminium alloy.
Patent GB-2512227-A (GB)
Title: Catenary front-end gear and method
Inventor: VAHIDA BEHZAD
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: A catenary front-end gear for towing streamers under water, the catenary front-end gear comprising: a main cable configured to span between a first vessel 252 and a device 254; a connecting system configured to connect plural streamers 258 to the main cable 256; and the plural streamers, wherein the main cable takes a substantially catenary shape when towed by the first vessel underwater, wherin the connecting system further comprises: an actuator 264 connected to the main cable; a link 262 connected to the actuator; a bird 260 connected to the link, wherein the bird is configured to laterally and/or vertically change its position; and a streamer connected to the bird, wherein the actuator is configured to adjust a longitudinal position of a head of the streamer relative to the first vessel. The device can be a deflector or a second vessel. Also disclosed is a hybrid front-end gear.
Patent GB-2513788-A (GB)
Title: Transposable Capo System And Method
Inventor: LUCAS RICHARD D
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2012-02-27
Abstract: A transposable capo system for a stringed musical instrument includes at least one magnetic capo stud having a string slot adapted to receive a string on the instrument. The transposable capo system may include a magnetic inlay panel adapted for attachment to the instrument and at least one magnetic capo stud adapted for magnetic attachment to the magnetic inlay panel and having a string slot adapted to receive a string on the instrument.
Patent GB-2524347-A (GB)
Title: Floor cleaning apparatus with removably attachable radial whiskers
Inventor: SCHULTHEIS TOM
IPC: A47L13/12
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus 10 comprises a head 14; the head 14 having a downward facing cleaning element 16 for cleaning of a ground surface and sideways cleaning elements in the form of left and right lateral radial whiskers 22, 23 arranged on the left and right sides of the head 14 of the cleaning apparatus 10; the lateral radial whiskers 22, 23 are at least partially removable from the cleaning apparatus 14. The lateral radial whiskers 22, 23 are preferably brush elements secured by clips or hook and loop fastener; the cleaning apparatus may be a robotic cleaner, a brush, a vacuum cleaner or a steam cleaner.
Patent GB-2531747-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for measuring current in a conductor
Inventor: JOHANNES DIRK GERRIT DRAGT
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A sensor 1 for measuring current in a conductor (19, figure 1) comprises a stack of at least one isolation layer 3 and at least two metallization layers 101,102 stacked in a first direction (z), first and second conductive windings each comprising a first part 5 formed in a metallization layer mainly extending in a second direction (y) orthogonal to the first direction and having a first centre of gravity 105 and a second part 7 formed in a metallization layer mainly extending opposite to the second direction and having a second centre of gravity 106. The first and second centres of gravity of the first winding lie in a first plane and the first and second centres of gravity 210, 211 of the second winding lie in a second plane, wherein the first plane intersects with the second plane in a common intersection line in the second direction (y). The sensor further comprises current measurement means 11 to measure current through the first and second windings.
Patent GB-2531765-A (GB)
Title: An undercarriage for a working machine
Inventor: DAVID PRICE
IPC: E02F9/08
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: An undercarriage(1028) for a working machine, the undercarriage(1028) being at least formed from sheet metal material to define a space enclosed on at least three sides. The undercarriage(1028) having a mount for an axle and a mount for an actuator(1021). The mount for the actuator(1021) is located within the space of the undercarriage and a linear actuator(1023) is mounted to the undercarriage.
Patent GB-2522536-A (GB)
Title: A system and method to detect an event associated with a person relative to a bed
Inventor: THEURER CHARLES
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: A system 100 and method to detect an event associated with a first object 110 and a second object 147. The system 100 includes an antenna 130 at support 120 that receives the first object 110, a tag reader 125 linked with the antenna 130 and a tag 146 located on the second object. In response to detecting a change in impedance of the antenna associated with the presence of the first object 110, the tag reader 125 sends a presence signal to a remote server 135. In response to detecting tag 146 within a threshold proximity of the tag reader 125, the tag reader 125 sends a tag signal to the remoter server 135. The remote server 135 compares the time associated with the tag and presence signal, and in response creates an output indicative of a detected event based on the association.
Patent GB-2521769-A (GB)
Title: Seatbelt assembly for a vehicle
Inventor: CHINNASWAMY GOPAL KRISHNAN
IPC: B60R22/28
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: A seatbelt assembly 10 for a vehicle with a retractor unit 12 for retracting the seatbelt, the retractor unit 12 being coupled to a mounting plate 20 of the seatbelt assembly 10, at least one deformable element 34, 36 enabling the retractor unit 12 to move relative to the mounting plate 20 dependent on a load applied to the seatbelt, the at least one deformable element 34, 36 being at the mounting plate 20, the retracting unit 12 is coupled to the mounting plate 20 by means of a bolt 22, a shaft 26 of the bolt 22 is configured to move along a tapering slot 28, which is lined by the at least one deformable element 34, 36. The retractor unit 12 may be restrained by a locking means which is released by an actuator effected by a pyrotechnic element.
Patent GB-2534189-A (GB)
Title: Releasable fastenings
Inventor: MARK OLDRYOD
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2015-01-16
Abstract: A releasable fastening, suitable for securing a first article to a second article, comprises a first flexible member 25 for securing to a first article 27, a second flexible member 26 for securing to a second article 28 and an elongate member 21threaded between apertures in the first 25 and second 26 flexible members to releasably secure the first 25 and second 26 flexible members against separation. A quick release of the fastening is achieved by swiftly removing the elongate member 21which may be a rod or a cord, the end of which is secured against accidental release within hook and eye fastener 29/30. Present application describes the use of the releasable fastening in association with clothing for use in hazardous environments, particularly firemen's clothing, hazardous material (hazmet) suits, or explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) suits.
Patent GB-2523260-A (GB)
Title: Hinge
Inventor: MITCHELL BRETT A
IPC: E05F5/06
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A hinge 10 which includes a mounting flange assembly (12, fig. 1) pivotally coupled to a strap assembly 15 having a strap 31 with peripheral metal side walls 74 defining interior recess 68 within which bumper 90 of rubber or other resilient compressible material is fitted. The rubber bumper extends partially from the recess to protect the hinge from impacts. The hinge may be used on a cold room door. The rubber bumper may be removable. The hinge may be lift off hinge such as flag hinge and may include lateral adjustment by threaded mechanism. The pivotal connection of the strap and mounting flange may include cam with inclined surface and spring providing self closing action. Strong construction provides anti-sag hinge.
Patent GB-2537589-A (GB)
Title: Pyrolysis or gasification apparatus and method
Inventor: DANIEL MICHAEL DONEGAN
IPC: F23G5/027
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A pyrolysis or gasification apparatus has a heating system adapted to heat a first gas enclosure, wherein a gas path within the heated enclosure is helical or spherical. The gas enclosure may be a tube with a spiral insert, a frustoconical shell having a gas input pipe connected thereto, a coiled tube or other arrangements. The gas enclosure may also be such that the gaseous mixture travels around an axis of the gas enclosure. Pyrolysis is used to destroy oils, tars and/or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in a gaseous mixture.
Patent GB-2538045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to letter-plates
Inventor: JOHN MCLOUGHLIN
IPC: A47G29/126
Filed: 2015-03-17
Abstract: A letter-plate 1 comprises a pair of frames 2, 3 fitted on opposing sides 6, 7 of a door 4. At least one sleeve 9, 10 passes through an aperture 5 in the door between the frames. At least one of the frames is provided with a flap 12 that is pivotally mounted thereto by a hinge pivot comprising a plastics rod 15. The plastics rod is located in a channel 16 defined by the flap and has an end 17 located in a channel 18 defined by the frame so that in use the flap hangs downwards to cover the aperture in the door until raised. A bridge 19 is formed by a length of the rod between the channel in the frame and the channel defined by the flap. This bridge is covered by a metal jacket 20 in order to maintain the structural integrity of the bridge 19 in the event of a fire. A metal pin 23 (figures 7a, 7b, not shown) may be incorporated into the plastics rod spanning that part of the rod defining the bridge. In use, during a fire the metal jacket and optional metal pin enable a flap 12 to remain in position covering the aperture 5 for a longer period of time than would otherwise be the case.
Patent GB-2537648-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: MARK CONSTANTINE
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: A solid cosmetic composition comprising (i) a natural colourant as defined therein, (ii) starch, and (iii) mica. An example of natural colourant is cocoa powder. Also disclosed is a method of improving the colour stability of said natural colourant which involves mixing with starch and mica and also use of starch and mica to improve the colour stability of a natural colourant.
Patent GB-2542198-A (GB)
Title: Handle assembly for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: DAVID ALAN MILLINGTON
IPC: A47L9/32
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: A handle assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprising a handle 10 attached to a duct Assembly. The duct assembly comprises a first duct 12 and a second duct 13. The first duct 12 pivots relative to the second duct 13 about a pivot axis 15, and the first duct 12 and the second duct 13 rotate collectively relative to the handle 10 about a rotation axis 16. The rotation axis 16 is orthogonal to the pivot axis 15. The duct assembly preferably includes a third duct 14 with the handle 10 being fixedly attached to the third duct 14 and the second duct 13 rotatably attached to the third duct 14.
Patent GB-2543542-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling a motor vehicle entertainment system
Inventor: JONATHAN GREGORY
IPC: B60R16/037
Filed: 2015-10-21
Abstract: A method is disclosed of controlling a motor vehicle entertainment system based upon the identity of one or more occupants of the motor vehicle, and selecting an audio output based upon the identity of the vehicle occupants. The occupancy of the motor vehicle (1, figure 1) may be judged based upon inputs received from a number of seat sensors (31, 32, 35, 36), such as seat fore-aft position sensors and seat mass sensors. The motor vehicle entertainment system may include a number of customised playlists based upon vehicle occupant identity, and it may automatically select a suitable playlist based upon inferred identities of the occupants of the motor vehicle. A preferred radio station of the occupants may also be selected, with the playlists and/or information regarding the preferred radio station being stored in a memory of the entertainment system. The entertainment system may create the customised playlists by saving audio content in the memory when an input source is provided.
Patent GB-2528019-A (GB)
Title: Privacy preserving query method and system for use in federated coalition networks
Inventor: BERMAN THOMAS
IPC: H04L45/128
Filed: 2014-05-02
Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a method and a system include a node potentially having information responsive to an information request distributed into, for example, a federated coalition network where the node receives at least one information request packet, conducts a search of information at the node to determine if requested information is present, when the requested information is present, then the node sends an acknowledgement to a requesting node, linear network codes the requested information into m packets where m is greater than or equal to k, which is the number of packets needed to be received by the requesting node to reconstruct the requested information, selects multiple paths between the node and the requesting node such that no third party will see more than k -1 different packets, and transmits the m packets distributed over the selected paths.
Patent GB-2551822-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling an electric motor
Inventor: RICHARD HELLINGA
IPC: H02P29/028
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: Controlling an electric motor comprises setting a current limit, a speed limit and a torque limit. A DC link current is sensed and compared with the current limit and the torque limit is adjusted based on the comparison to provide an adjusted torque limit. The speed of the electric motor is also sensed and compared with the speed limit and the adjusted torque limit is further adjusted based on the comparison. A voltage limit may also be set and compared with a sensed DC link voltage and the current limit adjusted based on the comparison, where the comparing of the sensed DC link current with the current limit is performed based on the adjusted current limit. A temperature signal may be received from a temperature sensor and the torque limit adjusted based on the received temperature signal. A controller 100 may be connected to an electric motor 400 via a motor controller 300. The controller may have at least two electrical and mechanical inputs coupled to a demand generator 200, where the electrical inputs include voltage 102 and current 104 and the mechanical inputs include speed 106 and torque 108.
Patent GB-2539114-A (GB)
Title: Mixing device and aftertreatment device
Inventor: PENG QUAN
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2016-07-05
Abstract: A mixing device 18 for mixing exhaust gas from a combustion engine of a vehicle with a solution 20 for lowering the content of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas. The mixing device 18 comprises a casing 24 with an exhaust inlet 30, an exhaust outlet 32 and a corner region 40 in which an exhaust gas flow is diverted towards the exhaust outlet 32. The corner region 40 has an opening 26 for a dosing unit. The mixing device 18 comprises a curved flow guide 48 which may comprise a plurality of holes arranged within the casing 24. The flow guide 48 is configured to divide a total of the exhaust gas flow into a first exhaust gas stream and a second exhaust gas stream. A gap 54 for the second exhaust gas stream is formed between the flow guide 48 and a side wall 22 of the casing 24. In the side wall 22 the opening 26 for the dosing unit is located. An end region 56 of the flow guide 48 is arranged upstream of the opening 26 for the dosing unit.
Patent GB-2556343-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable display
Inventor: DAVID ALAN ROOK
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: A rotatable display mechanism 17 comprises display surfaces 1, (2, 3; fig. 12) mounted on a rotatable support 26 for locating in an aperture (16, fig. 1) of an instrument panel 10. The first display surface 1 comprises a touch sensitive screen; the second a dial or gauge (19, 20, 21; fig 5); and the third trim elements (22, fig 3). Also claimed is an instrument panel including a rotatable display mechanism 17, with rotatable support 26 being mounted for rotation relative to a mount 48a (48b,58; fig 11), which is movable towards and away from the aperture, e.g. pivotably via a motorised linear worm drive (72, fig. 10) on housing 61. In use, each display surface can be arranged in the aperture in turn. To change from one to another, the mount is moved away from the instrument panel, the support is rotated and the mount is then moved back towards the instrument panel. The support may rotate in both directions and be actuated by a motor 54 operating a belt 52. There may be an aligning surface 81 on housing 61 and projections 82 on end surfaces of the support to align each display surface in the aperture.
Patent GB-2555824-A (GB)
Title: A hanging device
Inventor: CRAIG JONES
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2016-11-11
Abstract: A hanger device including two longitudinal members 2, 3 joined by a plurality of transverse sections 5, 6. One or more of the longitudinal members is arranged with hooks 14 suitable for receiving clothes or hangers and one or more of the longitudinal members is further arranged with additional hooks 4 suitable for hanging the device over a rail. At least one of the sections is arranged to extend a catch 1 orthogonally beyond an adjacent longitudinal member and is suitable for allowing the device to be hung over the top of a door. The clothes hooks may be arranged vertically along one of the longitudinal members. The catch may be spring biased for retraction, include an outer pad and be shaped so as to allow a door to be closed whilst the device is in use on said door. The advantage of the invention is the device can be used to hang clothes on a rail and also be used to hold clothes on a door when (for example) ironing.
Patent GB-2542292-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst and use thereof
Inventor: BEATRIZ DOMINGUEZ
IPC: C12P1/00
Filed: 2015-08-06
Abstract: Use of a catalyst in a method of reducing a substrate, the method comprising contacting a substrate with a catalyst, optionally in the presence of a co-substrate, thereby to generate a reduced substrate. The catalyst is a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 70% identity to SEQ ID NO: 7. In the method the substrate concentration is at least 50 mM. Also claimed is a kit comprising a reduction catalyst of SEQ ID NO: 7 and one or more other catalysts.
Patent GB-2559132-A (GB)
Title: Fluid foil
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER BROERS
IPC: B64C3/52
Filed: 2017-01-25
Abstract: A passively controlled fluid foil 1 has a span; and a rigid spar 2c, extending in the spanwise direction (S, figure 3a) a cellular material 4c and a flexible outer surface 10c defining a profile of the outer surface of the foil and encapsulating the cellular material and the spar. The spar may be a single, tapering tube, comprising a fibre reinforced matrix material such as carbon fibre reinforced plastic or glass fibre reinforced plastic, or a metal. The cellular material may comprise a polymer honeycomb material, or wood. The outer surface may comprise rubber or an elastomer. The foil may be installed on the lower surface of a windsurf board (20, figure 2) or other watercraft, and may comprise a hydrofoil.