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Patent GB-2508854-A (GB)
Title: Fully closeable recycling and refuse sack
Inventor: DICKSON ALAN
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A three dimensional sack for collecting and transporting waste recycling materials and refuse comprises a fully opening and closing top forming an apex shape when closed, with two lifting handles H incorporated within the closure and secured by means of hook and loop fasteners. The sack is closed by a full width fold over flap 6 across the top, also secured with a hook and loop fastener 7. The base of the sack may comprise a tipping strap (T, figure 6) and/or a rubber weight pad.
Patent GB-2510164-A (GB)
Title: Directional radio frequency band and optical frequency band antenna
Inventor: GRIFFITH MICHAEL STEWART
IPC: H01Q5/22
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A directional, multiple-band antenna 100, comprises: an optical sensor unit 108, an RF sensor unit 110, a substantially planar optical lens 121 with surface relief arrangements for beam-forming, which is arranged to focus optical signal beams on to the optical sensor 108 whilst being substantially transparent to RF signals and an RF device 122 for beam forming and arranged to receive RF signals travelling along the optical axis of the antenna 100 and focusing the RF signals onto the RF sensor 110. The RF unit 110 and optical unit 108 may have offset axes which are arranged to provide unobstructed focal regions. The RF device 122 may be a planar lens with surface relief elements for beam-forming. The antenna 100 may provide an optical and/or an RF collimated transmit signal beam. The RF and optical beam-forming devices may be integrated such that RF surface relief elements may be mounted on the surface of the relief elements of the optical lens. The antenna may include RF reflectors and separate transmitter and receiver optical sub-units.
Patent GB-2514084-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming electrode structure for capacitive touch sensor
Inventor: RIO CAMILO PRIETO
IPC: B23K26/36
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A method of forming an electrode structure for a capacitive touch sensor in a transparent conductive layer 7 located on a transparent non-conductive layer 15 which is located on a colour filter layer by a direct write laser scribing process uses a pulsed solid state laser 20 having, at the substrate, a wavelength in the range 257 nm to 266 nm, a pulse length in the range 50 fs to 50 ns and a top hat beam profile having a uniformity of power or energy density of less than 10%, such that grooves 21 are formed in the transparent conductive layer to electrically isolate areas on opposite sides of each groove with substantially no damage to the transparent non-conductive layer or the colour filter layer beneath the transparent conductive layer. Also disclosed is an apparatus arranged to carry out the method of the invention.
Patent GB-2511518-A (GB)
Title: A dual inlet extract fan assembly
Inventor: BIGGS COLIN
IPC: F04D25/12
Filed: 2013-03-05
Abstract: An extract fan assembly 10, especially for use in a wet room, comprises a fan and fan housing 12. The fan housing 12 has a plurality of walls defining an enclosure for containing the fan having an inlet opening 14 at one end. A cover plate 18 is positioned to cover the inlet opening and fixed relative to the housing in a spaced location from the inlet opening. A first air inlet is defined by the space between the cover plate and the housing. A first airflow pathway extends between the first air inlet and the fan housing via the inlet opening. The fan assembly includes a second auxiliary inlet 28 and a second airflow pathway extending between the second air inlet and the fan housing that allows the spacing between the cover plate and the housing to be reduced while maintaining the same inlet airflow.
Patent GB-2502667-A (GB)
Title: User proximity controlling access and functionality of devices
Inventor: GARGI ULLAS
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for varying the functions, abilities or capabilities (e.g. an access state) of an electronic device 110 according to the distance 150 between the electronic device and the primary user 140 (e.g. owner) of the electronic device and a threshold distance(s) 120,130. The device may measure the distance using a wireless signal from a secondary device 145,147 carried by or associated with the primary user or use biometric sensors to determine that the distance to the user is zero. In some embodiments, the electronic device may change its functions based on its environment and/or context of use, in combination with the distance between the electronic device and the primary user. Environmental/contextual factors may include the device's location, the device's velocity, and the date and time of day.
Patent GB-2505296-A (GB)
Title: Cycling shoe
Inventor: BIRD CARL DARIUS
IPC: A43B5/14
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A clipless cycling shoe comprises an upper (24, figure 1) and a stiffened sole or base plate 30. The base plate 30 has a medial (or inner) side 32 and a lateral (or outer) side 34 with a medial portion 38 and a lateral portion 40. The medial portion 38 has a rigid support structure having a top portion (52, figure 6) and a bottom portion (54, figure 6) with a cavity (52, figure 6) inbetween which is filled with a core material of a polyurethane foam. The medial portion 38 is preferably thicker than a lateral portion 40 which has a lateral plate. A medial sidewall wrap (36, figure 8) is adjacent the medial portion 38 and extends outward and upward relative to the base plate 30 and extends the length of the base plate 30. The base plate 30 may also have a number of cleat mounting holes 46.
Patent GB-2516090-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing perceived sharpness of images
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A method of enhancing the perceived sharpness of an image by controlling a spatial interpolation process. A pixel value spatial gradient measure is formed and preferably used to generate a map of modified pixel positions (figure 3). In this map, the pixel spacing is reduced when the gradient measure is high. By using this map of modified pixel positions to control an otherwise conventional interpolation process, an output image is formed having a perceived sharpness which is greater than that of the unmodified output of the interpolation process. Preferably the luminance is subject to a delay 502 and a low pass filter 506 the output signal 507 being used in a pixel value spatial gradient function 508 from which the output is passed through a high-pass filter 515; a monotonicity correction process 530. The final action of the map generator (302) is to apply the monotonicity-corrected value to an inversion circuit 527.
Patent GB-2512412-A (GB)
Title: A cosmetics container
Inventor: DAVIES GLEN
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 2013-07-15
Abstract: A cosmetics container suitable for receiving a cosmetic product such as lip balm is accessible from both ends. The container 50 comprises a body 65, a lid 60 and a base 55. The body 65 preferably comprises a side wall 66 and a plurality of spokes (71, fig.9). When filling the container 50, the lid 60 is attached to the body 65 and liquefied product is passed into the lid and around the spokes (71, fig.9). The base is then applied. The lid 60 and the base 55 are preferably releasably connected to the body by means of screw threads, retaining beads, or the like. The lid 60 is preferably dome-shaped.
Patent GB-2517758-A (GB)
Title: Call data correlation
Inventor: OVERTON MARK EDWARD
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: A call data analysis method comprising: receiving a plurality of diagnostic data messages from one or more media gateways, said diagnostic data messages including a plurality of parameters including at least timestamp information and identifier information; correlating said diagnostic data messages into one or more trails each trail including a plurality of diagnostic data messages having matching timestamp information and identifier information; determining a pairing confidence value for each of one or more pairs of said trails by comparing the identifier information of one trail of each pair with the identifier information of the other trail of said pair; receiving a request for diagnostic information relating to call, the request including a search parameter; identifying a primary trail having one or more diagnostic data messages with parameters having values matching the search parameter; and identifying one or more secondary trails having pairing confidence value with said primary trail in excess of a target level, and outputting said primary trail and said one or more secondary trails. It provides a method for collecting diagnostic messages and collating them into correlated groups to be matched to specific calls, to identify and diagnose issues with those calls. It may correlate trails even when the signalling trails are on a completely different gateway to the media.
Patent GB-2504880-A (GB)
Title: Two position actuator with sensing and control
Inventor: DOWNS JAMES P
IPC: B60K23/08
Filed: 2012-04-06
Abstract: An actuator that causes a mode clutch to shift between an engaged position and a disengaged position is provided. The actuator comprises a motor having an output. A shift cam is caused to rotate based on the output of the motor. The shift cam has a cam profile surface. A cam follower rides along the cam profile surface upon rotation of the shift cam. Movement of the cam follower causes movement of a mode fork resulting in the mode clutch shifting between the engaged and disengaged positions. A sensor outputs a voltage to a controller based on a physical location of the cam follower. The controller activates the motor based on the voltage.
Patent GB-2516990-A (GB)
Title: Forming a metal component
Inventor: ASHTON MICHAEL CORNELIUS
IPC: B22D27/15
Filed: 2013-11-15
Abstract: A metal component is formed by building a mould 501 around a sacrificial model, removing the model, placing metal powder 108 in the mould 501 while vibrating and then melting the powder 108 in a sub-atmospheric pressure. The mould 501 comprises a section (502, Fig. 5) in which the component is formed and a feeder section 503, with the mould 501 being filled with powder 108 so that when molten the height 804 of molten metal 801 in the feeder section 503 is more than twice the height 803 of the component section (502, Fig. 5). A gas porous projection (505, Fig. 6) extends into the feeder section 503 along its length whereby gases can escape from the molten metal 801. Additional molten metal is fed into the mould 501 via tubes as it solidifies. The mould 501 can be ceramic formed by sequentially adding wet slurry layers and dry stucco layers to the model.
Patent GB-2520536-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for data communication in a communication network
Inventor: VIGER PASCAL
IPC: H04L1/16
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A transmitting node obtains a plurality of frames including first-type frames associated with an acknowledgment policy requiring acknowledgment and second-type frames associated with an acknowledgment policy requiring no acknowledgment. The transmitting node aggregates the frames of the obtained plurality of frames into an aggregated frame 450 including at least one leading frame of second type and frames subsequent thereto, in an order depending on their associated acknowledgment policies. The transmitting node then sends the aggregated frame to a receiving node and sends a block acknowledgment request (BAR) frame 410 to the receiving node to request it to acknowledge 420 receipt of only subsequent frames of the aggregated frame. May be used in Mac Service Data Unit (MSDU) Aggregation (A-MSDU) and Message Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) aggregation (A-MPDU) schemes with block ACK. Improves bandwidth usage and reduces head-of-line blocking, and thus latency.
Patent GB-2521417-A (GB)
Title: Multiscale patterning of a sample with apparatus having both thermo-optical lithography capability and thermal scanning probe lithography capability
Inventor: DUERIG URS T
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: For large area standard precision patterning a thermo optical lithographic system 3 is used. For small area higher precision nanoscale patterning a thermal scanning probe lithographic system 7 comprising a heated raster scanning probe tip 34 is used. In this manner a thermally sensitive photoresist can be efficiently patterned with composite large area low resolution and small area high resolution patterns.
Patent GB-2522663-A (GB)
Title: A method of selecting a region of interest
Inventor: ROMANENKO ILYA
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: A method of selecting at least one region of interest within an image is disclosed. The method includes the selection of a preliminary region having a preliminary border using one or more characteristics of the image. An inner probability distribution of colour components is determined within the preliminary region and an outer probability distribution of colour components outside the preliminary region. The preliminary border is adjusted in dependence on the probability distributions, the adjusted border defining the at least one region of interest. The processing of the image can comprise selecting a border region including the border and applying a first algorithm to the region excluding at least partially the border region. The probability distributions can be weighted with the weight increasing with distance from the preliminary border. The method can further comprise determining a vector indicative of a distance between colour component histograms and assigning the pixel to within or outside the region of interest based on the vector.
Patent GB-2524827-A (GB)
Title: A passenger aircraft with a downwardly foldable wing tip device
Inventor: BOYE SYLVAIN
IPC: B64C3/56
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: A passenger aircraft comprising a wing 1 and a wing tip device 3. The wing tip device 3 is moveable between a flight configuration for use during flight and a ground configuration for use during ground-based operations. In the ground configuration the wing tip device is folded downwardly from the flight configuration such that the span of the aircraft is reduced. The wing tip device 3 is connected to the wing along a hinge 9 defining a hinge line 11. The hinge 9 may be arranged to prevent the wing tip device 3 rotating upwardly beyond the flight configuration. The hinge line 11 may be orientated at an angle to the flight direction such that the wing tip device 3 presents a larger frontal area when it is in the ground configuration than when it is in the flight configuration, such that aerodynamic forces urge it to rotate about the hinge line 11 away from the ground configuration and towards the flight configuration.
Patent GB-2515919-A (GB)
Title: Similarity score lookup and representation
Inventor: CHEN LIJIANG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-04-27
Abstract: Facilitating information retrieval and improving similarity score computations among objects,via a compactor component that interacts with a layered memory structure. Data structures (e.g., tuples) that are associated with objects can be compacted into a condensed format, via employing a layered memory structure. The system further includes a sorting component that is operatively coupled with the "compactor component", to reduce memory space that is required to store and retrieve similarity scores related to various objects.
Patent GB-2528140-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for blind baking
Inventor: FLOATE DOROTHY
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 2014-09-08
Abstract: An apparatus for blind baking comprising a frame insert 1 having a wall portion 2 and a support portion 3. The support portion 3, which preferably features a plurality of apertures, is configured to extend across the upper surface of the pastry base to prevent the pastry from rising when cooking. The wall portion 2 extends upwards from the support portion 3 and is configured to support the wall of the pastry case. The frame insert 1 is configurable to alter the size and shape of the boundary formed by the perimeter wall when in use. The apparatus is preferably made from a flexible and resilient material and is substantially straight when free from external forces or constraints. The apparatus may also feature a plurality of overhanging extensions (6) which extend outward from the upper edge of the wall portion.
Patent GB-2531509-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell assembly
Inventor: ZACHARY ELLIOTT
IPC: H01M16/00
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: A fuel cell assembly 11 comprising at least two fuel cells 11a-d wherein electrical interconnections 21 between a plurality of the fuel cells 11a-d are configurable such that the plurality of fuel cells 11a-d or a subset thereof are connectable without changing the spatial relationship between the fuel cells 11a-d in at least two of; (i) in series with one another; (ii) in parallel with one another; or (iii) disconnected from the assembly 11. The electrical interconnections 21 may include a plurality of switches, e.g. transistors or micro-switches, which preferably form part of an interconnection controller 40 configured to actively control the interconnections 21 to regulate the output voltages/currents/powers during operation of the fuel cell assembly 11. Optionally, the fuel cell assembly 11 is connected to a battery 12 to form a hybridised power source. The maximum open circuit voltage of the fuel cell assembly 11 is preferably configured to be less than or equal to the battery's 12 maximum output voltage, whilst the current output at the full power of the fuel assembly 11 is preferably less than or equal to a current that meets the charge rate of the battery 12.
Patent GB-2531530-A (GB)
Title: Heating unit
Inventor: PETER HAMMOND
IPC: F24S90/00
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A heating unit comprising a housing 1 with amino-carrying fibres 4 contained within the housing, a conduit 8 for water, means 6, 7 for delivering carbon dioxide into the housing and means 11, 12 for supplying heat to the amino carrying fibres. The fibres may be cellulose fibres. The amino compound carried on the fibres may be an alkanolamine. The conduit may pass through the fibres or be in contact with heat tubes that pass through the fibres. The means for supplying heat may comprise a solar panel 11. The heating unit may comprise a closed loop for carbon dioxide and may be connected to a vessel 13 containing carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide reacts with the amino compound on the fibres in an exothermic reaction, which heats water in the conduit. The heating unit is used to heat water for domestic use for either direct use of the hot water or for use in central heating systems. A method of heating water is also claimed.
Patent GB-2518331-A (GB)
Title: A garment box and system
Inventor: HAYDEN BEN
IPC: B65D85/18
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A garment box (1) is described, the box having a plurality of side wall panels (2, 6), a ceiling panel (8) and a floor panel (4), and at least one retainer (24) or a plurality of retainers (24) for securing a garment (26). The retainer(s) (24) may be (each) arranged to cooperate with (a respective) one of the panels (2, 4, 6, 8) of the box (1), for example with respective adjacent panels (2, 4, 6, 8). A drop and collect cleaning system is also described. A garment (26) to be cleaned is placed in a garment box (1) and the garment box (1) dropped off at a drop off location. The cleaned garment (26) is collected in a garment box (1) from a pre-arranged collection location.
Patent GB-2534888-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a fluid engine
Inventor: Graham Stuart Lucking
IPC: F03G7/04
Filed: 2015-02-03
Abstract: A fluid pressure engine 1 is manufactured from an engine unit comprising an engine block 5, a crankcase 7 having a crankshaft 9, a cylinder 3 formed in the engine block 5, and a piston 11 for driving the crankshaft 9. An inlet valve 19 admits a working fluid into the cylinder 3, and an outlet valve 21 exhausts the working fluid from the cylinder 3. The inlet and exhaust valves are poppet valves operated by first cams 23 and second cams 25. The engine unit may be adapted from an internal combustion engine, either by dismantling the engine and adapting it to be powered by pressurised fluid, or by using components originally designed for an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2541156-A (GB)
Title: Personalized garment image processing
Inventor: GARY MORRIS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: An electronic device configured to process a personalised garment image comprises: a personalised image generator configured to generate a personalised user image; a garment image generator configured to determine at least one garment image associated based on the at least one body setting wherein each of the at least one garment image comprises a layer identifier; and an image compositor configured to combine the at least one garment image and the personalised user image by overlaying the at least one garment image over the personalised user image, the order of the overlaying of the at least one garment image based on the layer identifier; and an image output configured to output the overlaid at least one garment image over the personalised user image. The personalised user image may be generated by separating a user head and neck image from a background image and combining this with a body image generated from at least one user input defining a body setting.
Patent GB-2525348-A (GB)
Title: Prevention, actuation and control of deployment of memory-shape polymer foam-based expandables
Inventor: JOHNSON MICHAEL
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2014-01-07
Abstract: Actuation and control of the deployment of a polymeric memory-shape material on a wellbore device on a downhole tool may be accomplished by treating a compacted or compressed polymeric memory-shape material with an optional deployment fluid to lower its Tg and/or decrease its rigidity, thereby softening the polymeric shape-memory material at a given temperature and triggering its expansion or recovery at a lower temperature. Recovering the polymeric shape-memory material may occur by its being exposed to a particular temperature range. Alternatively, the deployment of the compacted or com pressed polymeric memory-shape material may be prevented or inhibited by shielding the material with an environment of a fluid that does not substantially lower its Tg, decrease its rigidity or both, and then subsequently contacting the material with a deployment fluid. The deployment fluid may be removed during the method.
Patent GB-2540967-A (GB)
Title: Variable display road signs
Inventor: PHILIP DAVID HAYTON
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: A road sign 10 for displaying variable quantities of information comprising; a speed detector 11 for detecting the speed of one or more vehicles 13 approaching the road sign 10 and a display 12 for displaying information to the or each vehicle 13 approaching the road sign 10. A processor is operable to determine, depending on the detected speed of the or each vehicle 13, the quantity of information to be displayed to the or each vehicle by the display 12. The amount of information displayed is increased incrementally as the speed of the or each vehicle 13 decreases, and vice versa. The detector 11 may optionally be configured to detect the speed of numerous vehicles 13 within a predetermined time frame and trigger, via the processor, display variations in response to a percentage of vehicles 13 travelling above or below a threshold.
Patent GB-2528004-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with dual core
Inventor: BEWICK-SONNTAG CHRISTOPHER PHILIP
IPC: A61F13/537
Filed: 2014-05-08
Abstract: An absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a topsheet having a body contacting surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core has an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer has two density zones.