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Patent GB-2519109-A (GB)
Title: A valve train assembly
Inventor: CECUR MAJO
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: A valve train assembly 5 for an engine 1 comprising a rotatable camshaft 7 having a cam arrangement 11 axially movable along the camshaft so that the assembly is selectively configurable in a first configuration (figure 3) wherein a valve 9 is operated by the cam arrangement as the camshaft rotates to provide a corresponding valve event in each of a plurality of successive cylinder cycles, and a second configuration (figure 4) wherein the valve is operated to provide a corresponding valve event in every other cylinder cycle. Preferably the camshaft is arranged to rotate at one quarter of the speed of the crankshaft of the engine and the cam arrangement comprises first and second cams 15, 17, the first cam comprising first and second lift lobes 15b. The assembly can be used in an engine with an odd number of cylinders and when operated in a particular firing order, given that valve events are provided in alternate cylinder cycles, half of the cylinders are effectively deactivated.
Patent GB-2520322-A (GB)
Title: Detection of fretting and/or smearing with false-brinelling potential
Inventor: ERSKINE JOSEPH
IPC: G01M13/04
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: A process for monitoring for the presence of fretting and/or smearing with false brinelling potential in a non-rotating hearing comprises the steps of acquiring acoustic emission data emanating from the non-rotating bearing under an alternating load; and comparing the acoustic emission data with a threshold indicative of fretting and/or smearing. The method of detecting false brinelling may be incorporated into a control system for the operation of a machine such as a wind turbine.
Patent GB-2511394-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for joining members for downhole and high temperature applications
Inventor: KAHLER JULIAN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: A method of attaching members is provided. In one aspect, the method includes placing a bonding material comprising at least one of silver micro particles)and silver nano particles on a surface of a first member; placing the first member with the surface of the first member having the bonding material thereon on a surface of a second member; heating the bonding material to a selected temperature while applying a selected pressure on at least one of the first member and second member for a selected time period to sinter the bonding material to attach the first member to the second member.
Patent GB-2513696-A (GB)
Title: Water heating apparatus
Inventor: KIRBY NEIL R J
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A thermal store apparatus 2 comprising a thermal storage tank 4, arranged in use to be filled with water, and arranged to be connected to a low or variable heat energy source 6. A water circulation system circulates water from a lower region of the tank through an outlet line 8, through the heat source to transfer heat to the water. The heated water is returned to an upper region of the tank through an inlet line 10. The lower region of the tank is preferably the upper 25% and the lower region the lower 25%. The thermal storage tank comprises a heat transfer conduit 18 extending there-through, connected at either end to a cold water inlet 16 and a domestic hot water outlet 17. The domestic hot water supply may lead to a hot water storage tank 20.
Patent GB-2508749-A (GB)
Title: Microstructure modification in copper interconnect structures
Inventor: CABRAL CYRIL JR
IPC: H01L21/288
Filed: 2012-07-18
Abstract: A metal interconnect structure and a method of manufacturing the metal interconnect structure. Manganese (Mn) is incorporated into a copper (Cu) interconnect structure in order to modify the microstructure to achieve bamboo-style grain boundaries in sub-90nm technologies. Preferably, bamboo grains are separated at distances less than the "Blech" length so that copper (Cu) diffusion through grain boundaries is avoided. The added Mn also triggers the growth of Cu grains down to the bottom surface of the metal line so that a true bamboo microstructure reaching to the bottom surface is formed and the Cu diffusion mechanism along grain boundaries oriented along the length of the metal line is eliminated.
Patent GB-2525368-A (GB)
Title: Flexing motor device
Inventor: MAJOE DENNIS
IPC: H02K33/02
Filed: 2014-03-01
Abstract: A flexing motor is comprised of a stack or column [Fig 5] of electromagnets [Fig 1, 1] that are inter connected through a sequence of hinging mechanisms 8 and pivot locking mechanisms 7 such that the attractive force between any one electromagnet and the next can contribute to the actuation forces experienced at the ends of the stack. The relative position of the hinging and locking mechanisms along the stack may be selected to meet a specific flexion requirement such that the flexing motor may actuate the ends of the stack within 6 degrees of freedom [Figs 5, 6 and 9] using a regulation or control means [Fig 11]. The electromagnets may be fitted with a magnetic flux sensor and a proximity sensor [Fig 4; 12 and 13] in order that a regulation device may receive the sensor data as feedback and with provided set point data calculate the magnetic flux density in the air gap and regulate the applied force, regulate energy consumption and regulate the shape of the flexing motor and its actuation trajectory. The device may be incorporated into a knee brace splint to aid a persons movement [Fig 8].
Patent GB-2511677-A (GB)
Title: Method of fracturing using mannanohydrolase enzyme breaker
Inventor: ARMSTRONG CHARLES DAVID
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2012-11-09
Abstract: A thermophilic mannanohydrolase enzyme may be used as an enzyme breaker for fracturing fluids containing hydratable polymers of guar and underivatized guar. The amino acid sequence of the mannanohydrolase is at least 90% homologous to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2.
Patent GB-2521496-A (GB)
Title: Improved palette mode in HEVC
Inventor: GISQUET CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04N19/93
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: Determining encoding parameters 92 for encoding indexes of a block of indexes 91 used when processing a coding unit in a palette mode. Each index represents a pixel of a coding unit via a palette which associates an index value with a pixel value. A coding unit predictor is obtained from the block of indexes and the palette. The parameters are determined according to the spatial neighbourhood of the pixel and an encoding order. Preferably, one encoding parameter represents the prediction mode, which may be copy left indicating the index is the same as the previous index or copy above indicating the index is the same as the index above. Preferably, the prediction mode is deduced as copy left if the current index is in the top row of indexes or if previous parameters signify a run of indexes in copy above mode. The parameters may be a run-length encoding (RLE) 92 of the indexes and the index level parameter may be chosen from a set of values excluding the value of a particular previous index. The embodiment encodes or decodes images in the HEVC specification. Another independent claim represents pixel values which are not present in the palette as escape values.
Patent GB-2530735-A (GB)
Title: Mounting arrangement
Inventor: BRAIN GLYN DAVID
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A retaining arrangement 450 that retains the head of a bolt in the event that it shears from the rest of the bolt comprises a retention bracket 410 that has at least two connected integral washers 412, each washer 412 being for receiving a fastener such as a nut or bolt 430. The arrangement 450 also comprises at least two retention plates 420 which are arranged to fit around a head of a fastener. The retention bracket 410 includes a connection portion 414 to connect the washers 412 together.
Patent GB-2531034-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive applicator
Inventor: ANDREW JONATHAN BRAY
IPC: B05C1/16
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: An adhesive applicator 1 for applying adhesive to a tensioned web 7 of tipping paper moving (w) through a smoking article filter assembly unit comprising a transfer roller 4 to transfer adhesive from a reservoir 3 onto a surface of a moving web of tipping paper and a pressure roller 11, configured to pinch the moving web of tipping paper between the pressure roller and the transfer roller. Preferably there is a pressure roller deployment mechanism 10 operable to move the pressure roller between a position where the web of tipping paper is pinched between the pressure roller and the transfer roller, and a position where the pressure roller is spaced apart from the transfer roller, thus altering the path of the moving web. Also claimed is a method of applying adhesive to a tensioned web of tipping paper moving through a smoking article filter assembly unit is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2520845-A (GB)
Title: Micro combined heat and power unit
Inventor: RAWSON JAMES
IPC: F02G5/04
Filed: 2012-05-01
Abstract: A micro combined heat and power (mCHP) unit comprises an electric generator driven by an internal combustion (IC) engine, a first heat exchanger to transfer waste heat energy from the IC engine and/or the generator to heat a working fluid, a fuel burner, and a second heat exchanger to transfer additional heat of combustion to the working fluid. The IC engine 401 has a sump 402 for lubricant and an additional lubricant supply 403 to increase the overall amount of lubricant, and hence the service interval. Oil from the additional tank 403 may be supplied by pump 406 to the sump 402 either continuously or as required, e.g. under control of an engine control unit (ECU). Oil may be returned by flowing over a weir 408, thus maintaining a constant level in the sump.
Patent GB-2535744-A (GB)
Title: Computer system integration
Inventor: ADRIAN MAXWELL SMITH
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: Integrating a first computer and a second computer where the first computer executes a software application having a graphical user interface. The second computer renders (506) the graphical user interface, receives (508) an identification of an event that has occurred in the software application, and identifies (510) an action to be performed by the second computer in response to the occurrence of the event, the action being identified from a predefined sequence of actions stored in a event table that defines one or more actions to be performed where an event is an occurrence or happening that is significant to a program. The second computer performs (512) the identified action to modify the rendering of the graphical user interface, the action maybe providing keyboard focus to the software application of the first computer, maximising/minimising, positioning the window in which the graphical user interface is rendered. The method may comprise integrating third and forth computers with the first and second computers.
Patent GB-2526175-A (GB)
Title: Design method and apparatus for the manufacture of an article
Inventor: INGLETON MARTYN
IPC: A42C2/00
Filed: 2015-03-10
Abstract: A method of generating a topographical map of a region of a body for the manufacture of an article fitting the body, the method comprising the steps of urging a contact probe 40 against the outer surface of the body 10, either touching the body or separated by a barrier layer; and drawing the probe over the surface of the body such that the probe generated 3D positional data of the surface of the body. The body may be a head and the item to be fitted may be a helmet. The probe preferably further defines a datum position on the body, which may be an eye socket, or sighting means with which the subject aligns their sight. The liner may be used to align optics carried by the helmet.
Patent GB-2536680-A (GB)
Title: Linearized negative impedance converter matching circuits
Inventor: SAMPSON HU
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A diode 36 is inserted in the gate biasing circuit of the active transistors 20 (9,10, figure 9) of a negative impedance converter (NIC). The diode rectifies the RF signal so that a higher DC bias current flows through the transistors 20 at higher RF signal levels, thereby reducing distortion at high signal levels while allowing lower power consumption at lower signal levels. The NIC may be used to provide a negative capacitance for cancelling the capacitance of an electrically small antenna. The negative impedance of the NIC may be programmable. A branch (figure 9) comprising resistors and capacitors may be placed across the RF ports of the NIC to enhance matching performance, linearity and stability.  The diode 36 may comprise a diode-connected transistor (43,figure13). The NIC transistors may comprise BJTs or FETs.
Patent GB-2536909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: GAVIN SCOTT PUGH
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A method for controlling the speed of a stairlift 10, comprises the steps of: generating a first signal representative of the current drawn by a drive motor13; and generating a second signal representative of a voltage level in, or the power draw from, at least one battery; then using the first and second signals as controls over the speed of the carriage 12 of the stairlift 10. The method may also include one or more of the steps: generating one or more third signals representative of the speed of a reference point 35 on the chair 16 of the stairlift 10; if the carriage 12 and chair 16 are rotatable with respect to each other, generating a signal representative of the relative angular velocity between the two as the carriage 12 moves through a transition bend in a rail 11; generating a signal representative of the angular velocity of the carriage 12 as it goes through a horizontal bend in the rail 11; and, adjusting the speed of the carriage 12 pre-emptively having regard to the position on the rail, it may learn and store acceptable speed changes in a memory. The signals representative of the angular velocities and speed of the reference point may be generated via the use of one or more gyroscopes 31.
Patent GB-2521958-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing edited images using embedded plug-in
Inventor: MUCHNICK ABRAHAM MOSHE
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a cross-platform image editor configured with image editing tools and that is integrated with a software application and operable on a user computing device. A low-res version of a high-res image stored in an image library is displayed, and a user selection of at least one image editing tool and at least one associated parameter is received The low-res version is modified accordingly. Without human user intervention the high resolution image is processed by executing at least one instruction respectively associated with each of the at least one selected image editing tools using the at least one parameter. The modified high resolution image is output.
Patent GB-2521959-A (GB)
Title: Measurement system
Inventor: JAFFREY ANDREW
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2013-11-06
Abstract: A measurement system including a container including an element moveable within an internal volume of the container. A sensor wirelessly measures the position of the element within the container and transmits the measured position information. Also included is an information system capable of reading the position information from the sensor.
Patent GB-2538706-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound and cryogenic gas to destroy campylobacter and other bacteria on foodstuffs
Inventor: Derrick Norvill
IPC: F25D3/11
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: An apparatus 10 comprises a housing 14 having a chamber 18 therein; a conveyor 42 for conveying foodstuff 12 through the chamber; delivery member for a cryogen to the chamber and foodstuff; and an ultrasonic transducer 40 in the chamber to provide ultrasonic energy to the cryogen in the chamber and for contacting the foodstuff in the chamber. Preferably the cryogen comprises nitrogen and the foodstuff is an animal carcass. A method is also provided for substantially reducing bacteria on a foodstuff comprising providing a cryogen and ultrasonic energy to the foodstuff. The cryogen and ultrasound may be provided simultaneously or cyclically. The foodstuff may be exposed to the cryogen and ultrasonic energy for 10 to 30 seconds and may be provided from a distance of 0.15 to 0.61 meters. The ultrasonic energy may be pulsed. The advantage of the invention is to kill bacteria such as Campylobacter on foodstuffs effectively and efficiently without freezing the foodstuff.
Patent GB-2539718-A (GB)
Title: Sampling stand for food products in a retail store and method of operating a sampling stand
Inventor: PHILIP ALEXANDER STOUT
IPC: G09F19/18
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: A sampling stand 100 for displaying samples of food products such as in a grocery retail store. A base unit 10 has a display worktop 12 and a gantry 20 is mounted above the base unit 10. A projector unit located in the gantry 20 projects a visible image onto the display worktop 12 of the base unit 10 and/or onto a surrounding floor area. A motion sensor 40 arranged in the gantry 20 detects motions between the gantry 20 and the base unit 10, and/or between the gantry 20 and the floor area. A controller is configured to control the visible images projected by the projector dependent upon the motion sensed by the motion sensor 40.
Patent GB-2544032-A (GB)
Title: Liquid or gel delivery devices
Inventor: STEPHEN JOHN RUSSELL
IPC: D04H1/72
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: A device for storing and discharging a liquid or gel material comprises a vertically lapped nonwoven as a storage medium 4 for the liquid or gel. Preferably the nonwoven comprises a mixture of fibre types and/or fibre material compositions, and is in a compressed state. The back surface or the nonwoven may be heated to melt and coalesce the surface fibres such that it has a no-open-pore surface structure. The device may have a liquid mediating layer 3 located between the storage medium 4 and a discharge surface. Physical features 12 may prevent full contact with a human or object in use. The storage material 4 may be located in a tray (40, Figure 4) which has an associated holster (80) for holding the tray in use. The device may be used to dispense an ethanol gel for infection control in a healthcare environment such as a hospital.
Patent GB-2540348-A (GB)
Title: Chain tensioner for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ANTONINO CONTI
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A chain tensioner 500 comprising a plunger 510 for imparting tension to a timing chain (600 fig. 6) of an internal combustion engine (110 fig. 1), the chain tensioner comprising a hollow cylindrical housing 580 for guiding the plunger therein. In use the timing chain transmits forces to the plunger acting on a longitudinal plane B thereof, the chain tensioner being provided with a retaining hook 570 that engages with the grooves 535 of the knurled surface 530 on the plunger. The plunger further comprises a smooth surface 540 that is provided in the longitudinal plane B of action of the force transmitted to the plunger. The knurled or serrated surface may be provided on opposite sides of the plunger separated by two smooth surface portions. The plunger of the present invention may reduce wear on the housing by removing the grooved surface from the plane of force which acts on the plunger from the timing belt.
Patent GB-2530881-A (GB)
Title: Testing System and Method Using Electromagnetic Near Field Measurements
Inventor: GE FENGYU
IPC: G01R29/10
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: The system includes a transmit antenna 104, at least one receive antenna 108 which may be an array of antennae, and a controller 116 configured to operate the transmit antenna and the at least one receive antenna to acquire coupled signal information from a device under test (DUT) 110. The system also includes a processor 118 configured to approximate a shape of a structure within the device under test. The shape is determined from changes in resonance acquired from the received coupled signal caused by different materials forming the structure within the device under test which, in the method, are identified. The method also requires the change in resonance to be measured in an electromagnetic near field. A visual representation of the shape of the structure may then be imaged on a display 122. The shape of the structure to be detected may be a device antenna (108 Fig 6). The determined shape of the antenna may be used to identify the type of antenna and check whether the antenna is the correct type to be used in the device under test.
Patent GB-2542141-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration load with improved responsiveness
Inventor: JERZY LELUSZ
IPC: G05D22/02
Filed: 2015-09-08
Abstract: Controlling a system comprising of a first and second refrigeration loads which each have a dead time in which they are not responsive, wherein the refrigeration loads are controlled in response to at least one local thermostat; information relating to the dead times of the refrigeration loads is stored in a server; and overlapping dead times are avoided, reduced or mitigated by the server intervening in the operation of the a responsive refrigeration load. The server may advance or delay the dead time of one of the refrigeration loads. The server may distribute the dead times such that there is at least one compressor that is responsive at all times. The dead times may be caused by a wake-up or shut down of the device. The control of the dead times of the refrigeration loads may be made based on the temperatures of the local thermostats, the temperature limits of the first and/or second refrigeration load and/or the refrigerator associated with the refrigeration loads. A second independent claim is included for a method of avoiding, reducing or mitigating an anticipated non responsive period if it falls within a specified time.
Patent GB-2548901-A (GB)
Title: Passenger seating with multi-mode privacy door
Inventor: AARON ROBINSON
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: Aircraft passenger seating comprises rows R1, R2 of seats with a door assembly 30 at the end of each row for improving a seat occupant's privacy. The door assembly includes a door 34 that slides into and out of a base 32 in a primary mode of operation, and which supports a secondary mode of opening. The secondary mode may involve pivoting on hinges 86. A latch (35, fig 3) is provided to prevent the door from being opened routinely in the secondary mode. The door assembly is also capable of retracting with respect to the adjacent seat to improve access.
Patent GB-2552307-A (GB)
Title: Methods and devices for link adaptation under conditions of intermittent interference in wireless communication systems
Inventor: EFSTATHIOS KATRANARAS
IPC: H04W72/08
Filed: 2016-07-12
Abstract: Link adaptation of a downlink between an eNB and a User Equipment (UE) in an LTE system operating in unlicensed spectrum is based upon information in Channel Quality Indicator (CQI) reports which monitors and reports on an individual sub-frame periodically. If the downlink is subject to intermittent interference, the sub-frame reported on my not be affected and therefore the CQI will not reflect this. By reporting a CQI value for every sub-frame, intermittent interference will be detected. This information is used by the eNB to select an appropriate Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS) based on the channel conditions. The ratio between sub-frames affected by interference to those not affected by interference may also be calculated to determine which MCS is most appropriate. Alternatively, the CQI reports may be used to determine the duty cycle of the source of any intermittent interference and use the duty cycle information at the eNB to select a MCS. A higher order MCS will provide a higher throughput but will necessitate frequent retransmissions or a lower order MCS will require frequent retransmissions but will have the disadvantage of a lower throughput.