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Patent GB-2516073-A (GB)
Title: Fire Safety Light
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM ANDREW
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A wall mounted emergency lighting unit includes a sound sensor for detecting sounds in a specific frequency range associated with a fire or smoke alarm. Upon detecting sounds indicative of a fire or smoke alarm, the lighting unit is illuminated. The lighting unit may comprise an array of LEDs arranged to indicate an exit direction. The LEDs of the array may be of more than one colour and may be arranged in a pattern to indicate an exit direction. The lighting unit may be mounted at a height of not more than one metre above the floor level, and the fire or smoke alarm may be mounted in a position remote from the lighting unit.
Patent GB-2506010-A (GB)
Title: Microneedle device for removal of bodily fluid
Inventor: TODD SIMON
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2013-07-23
Abstract: A microneedle device 1 comprising at least one hollow microneedle 60 defining a tip 61, a base end 62 and an internal bore 65 connecting an opening 64 in the microneedle to the base end 62 of the microneedle. Wherein, a microporous material 67 is provided in said internal bore 65, the microporous material 67 defining an internal flow path for fluid to pass through the porous material. In another aspect, the devices incorporate microneedles 4 capable of fluidly linking the body to a high capacity absorbent material 3 capable of absorbing at least 5 times its own weight of said fluid. In other aspects, the microneedles may be hollow hydro gel microneedles, solid microporous microneedles, hydrophobic hollow microneedles provided with bores having a hydrophilic lining.
Patent GB-2501451-A (GB)
Title: Ingrown toenail cutter
Inventor: HEDGER ALLAN
IPC: A45D29/02
Filed: 2012-01-16
Abstract: An ingrown toenail cutter (10, 10A) including a handle or shank (12, 12A) which at one end has a curved or angled part (14, 52) which extends away from the handle (12, 12A) and said curved or angled part (14, 52) has a cutting edge (15, 54) on an inner side thereof (14A) and there is also provided a terminal abutment (17, 56) at a free end of the curved or angled part (14, 52) on the inner side (14A) adjacent to cutting edge (15, 54) wherein the cutting edge (15,54) is oriented at an angle of 15Â° - 60Â° to a longitudinal axis of the handle or shank.
Patent GB-2507650-A (GB)
Title: Automatic and semi-automatic tagging feature of work items in a shared workspace for metadata tracking in a cloud-based content management system
Inventor: SAVAGE BRANDON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: A method for supporting metadata for work items 215 stored in a web-based content management system with collaboration environment comprises permitting an administrator of one or more accounts on the storage system to create a plurality of global metadata attributes to be used in the one or more accounts; permitting a first user 206 to create a workspace 205 within one of the one or more accounts in the storage system and select a plurality of workspace metadata attributes from the plurality of global metadata attributes to be applied to every work item 215 uploaded to the workspace 205; and permitting a collaborator 206 of the workspace 205 to upload a work item 215 to the workspace 205 without requiring the collaborator 206 to enter metadata for the selected workspace 205 metadata attributes for the work item.
Patent GB-2504637-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication terminal and communication control method thereof
Inventor: LIU XINGPING
IPC: H04M1/72484
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: Disclosed are a mobile communication terminal and a communication control method thereof. The mobile communication terminal comprises a mobile communication terminal main circuit and a main processing unit connected thereto, and further comprises a start unit for starting and stopping an automatic handsfree communication mode, and an execution unit that is connected to the start unit and controls, according to a start or stop instruction of the start unit, the main processing unit to enter or exit the automatic handsfree communication state. The communication control method is a control method of the terminal. The present invention has the beneficial effect of conveniently achieving automatic handsfree communication without any manual operation in some special circumstances (especially in car driving).
Patent GB-2505801-A (GB)
Title: Capturing and manipulating content using biometric data
Inventor: LECTION DAVID B
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for capturing and manipulating content using biometric data are provided in the illustrative embodiments. Biometric data is received from a biometric sensor associated with the data processing system, the biometric data forming a first biometric data. The content is received, the content being captured using the data processing system by a first user associated with the first biometric data. The content is modified using information from a first profile associated with the first biometric data.
Patent GB-2521185-A (GB)
Title: A trunking assembly
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2013-12-12
Abstract: Two cable trunking bodies 12, 14 are joined by a connector 16. The trunking bodies each include at least one securing stud 18, which may be a capacitive discharge stud, with a thread. The connector 16 is retained on the stud between a collar (eg a washer) 58 and a nut 60. The collar may be internally threaded to hold it on the stud. The trunking has a smooth exterior and so is suitable for food, beverage or pharmaceutical industry use.
Patent GB-2514638-A (GB)
Title: Vibration/noise management in a scroll compressor
Inventor: CALHOUN JOHN
IPC: F04C29/06
Filed: 2014-02-07
Abstract: A scroll pump 1 includes a sound-muffling enclosure 100 surrounding a pump head 200 and motor 300 assembly, feet 510 supporting the enclosure, and a vibration isolation system. The pump head and motor assembly may be fixed to the tops of vibration isolators 500A, with the enclosure is fixed to the bottoms of the vibration isolators. The scroll pump may also have a locking system by which motion of the pump head and motor assembly relative to the sound-muffling enclosure can be limited or prevented, and by which the sound-muffling enclosure can be hard-mounted to a support surface independently of the feet. The locking system may include locking brackets 560 which can be adjusted to be in contact with a support surface of the pump, and locking fasteners (540, figure 3) which lock the pump head and motor assembly to the enclosure.
Patent GB-2514646-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mounting system and method
Inventor: CORBETT RICHARD
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a media display device, such as a digital display, to a vehicle roof, such as a taxi cab, is provided. The mounting system comprises an attachment mechanism having a first end configured for attachment to a roof strut 50 and a second end configured for attachment to the media display device (100 figure 7), located above the vehicle roof. When the attachment mechanism is attached to the media display device and to the strut, at least a part of the attachment mechanism passes through the roof such that the roof is located between the two ends of the attachment mechanism. This enables the weight of the object to be transferred through the roof strut and not to the roof of the vehicle. The mechanism may comprise an upper member 30 and lower member 20 pivotally attached (74) to each other so that the display, attached to the upper member, may move with respect to the roof and thus not apply undue stresses thereto. A skirt or shroud (110 figure 8) may contact the roof and conceal any space between the roof and the media display device.
Patent GB-2518467-A (GB)
Title: Signal converter
Inventor: WANG CHE-MING
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A signal converter comprises a reception terminal 110, a first local oscillator LO1, a first mixer 130, a first divider 140, a second local oscillator LO2, a second mixer 131, a third local oscillator LO3 and a third mixer 132. Input terminals 110 (and 120) receive RF signals which have been transmitted with horizontal and vertical polarisation and which may occupy a frequency band from 290 MHz to 2,340 MHz. The first LO may operate at 9.94 GHz. The first mixer stage may convert the received RF signal to a frequency band from 7.6 GHz to 9.65 GHz. The converted RF signal is split and passes to the second LO / mixer (9.75 GHz) and to the third LO / mixer (10.6 GHz). The output of the second mixer may lie in a band from 1100 MHz to 2,150 MHz. The output of the third mixer may lie in a band from 950 MHz to 1950 MHz. The converter thus allows a conventional set-top box (STB) to receive signals in the range 290 MHz to 2340 MHz. The chosen IF frequencies reduce spurs in the 950-2150 MHz band.
Patent GB-2524569-A (GB)
Title: Head supporting device
Inventor: REILLY NEIL JOHN
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: A device, suitable for the support of the head of a person lying face downward, comprises a base portion 4 for placing on the ground (42, figure 3), a support member 6 extending upwardly from the base portion 4 and a face rest 8 fixed to the support member 6 such that it is elevated above the base portion 4. The support member 6 is of adjustable length so as to allow adjustment of the height of the face rest 8 above the base portion 4. The face rest 8 may be detachable from the support member 6 and the support member 6 may be detachable from the base portion 4. The base portion 4 may include a storage space in which the support member 6 and the face rest 8 may be stored.
Patent GB-2525386-A (GB)
Title: Submersible spinning camera housing
Inventor: TOWNSEND WENDY JOAN
IPC: G03B17/08
Filed: 2014-04-16
Abstract: A waterproof, submersible camera housing comprises inner housing 17 and outer housing 18. A shaft 21 extends from the interior of the inner housing to the outside of the exterior housing. The outer housing supports the shaft on bearings 9, and the inner housing is fixed to the shaft by threads 19, so that the inner housing rotates with the shaft but the outer housing does not. A camera holder 5 is supported on the shaft inside the inner housing by bearings 6, and the inner housing has a viewing window 1 through which the camera 4 can record photographs or video. The camera holder 5 has a part 29 which is magnetically attracted to a part 3 mounted on the outer housing 18, so that when the shaft and inner housing rotate, the camera housing does not. Whilst recording, the arrangement allows the inner housing to be spun at a high speed to remove water, dirt and other detritus from the viewing window. The shaft is rotated by a motor 24, the motor and shaft including magnetic or physical coupling means 10, 11 which cause the shaft to rotate when the motor is running.
Patent GB-2535723-A (GB)
Title: Emergency guidance system and method
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES WHITEFORD
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: A mixed reality emergency guidance system for use within a building or other structure comprises a headset 100 for placing over a user's eyes. The headset includes a screen, means for capturing images of the real world in the vicinity of the user, and a processor to generate a three dimensional virtual reality environment and blend images of the real world environment into the virtual reality environment to create a mixed reality environment. A storage module 112 stores a three dimensional virtual model of the interior layout of the building or other structure. The current location of the user within the building can be determined and a processing module 104 can calculate a recommended route from the current location to a second location relative to the building or structure and generate navigation data representative of the route. Image data representative of the navigation data is displayed within the mixed reality environment on the screen.
Patent GB-2536465-A (GB)
Title: Conformal coating, composition and method for the mitigation of growth of metallic crystalline structures
Inventor: MARK ANDREW ASHWORTH
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: A nanocomposite coating composition for use in the mitigation of whisker growth from a metallic surface (82) includes a polymer matrix (86) comprising a base polymer andinsulating material nanoplatelets (85), for example clay nanoplatelets, within the polymer matrix (86). A conformal coating (84) for application to a metal surface (82) is formed from the coating composition. The conformal coating mitigates the spontaneous growth of whiskers (83), in particular tin whiskers, from the coated surface (82), reducing the risk of short-circuits caused by such whiskers bridging gaps within electronic devices. Methods are provided for the preparation of coating compositions and coatings.
Patent GB-2538749-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable balloon
Inventor: CATRIONA LALLY
IPC: A61M25/10
Filed: 2015-05-27
Abstract: An inflation balloon comprising a compliant balloon wall and a set of non-compliant filamentous members embedded in the balloon wall. The filamentous members are arranged to be slack so as to allow inflation of the inflation balloon, but to restrain the balloon to an expanded diameter when all of the slack has been taken up by expansion of the balloon. The filamentous members may undergo controlled failure, to allow expansion to a second larger size again limited by filaments. The balloon may be inflated to have different parts in different diameters, with filaments being different thickness, materials or lengths and following non-linear or wavy paths around the circumference of the balloon. The balloon may be used in surgical or other medical techniques such as stenosis, angioplasty for stretching valves or diseased arteries or deploying stents.
Patent GB-2540414-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pressure sensor device
Inventor: ANDREW BILL
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: A tyre pressure sensor device 122 for a wheel 112 of an aircraft (102, Fig.1) where the device includes a pressure sensor 124 for measuring the internal pressure of a tyre, a temperature sensor 126 for measuring a temperature local to the tyre, a memory unit 131 local to the tyre for storing data, and a control unit 128 local to the tyre arranged to record in the memory unit data in respect of multiple readings over time. The data recorded for each reading includes an indication of the time of the reading, the pressure as measured by the pressure sensor and the temperature as measured by the temperature sensor. Multiple successive measurements may be taken and recorded over time, both when the aircraft is on the ground and when the aircraft is in flight. Data may be uploaded to a portable handheld device 140, for example, for analysis when maintaining the tyres in their correctly inflated state. The device may comprise a motion sensor 134 used to determine when the aircraft is on the ground or in flight.
Patent GB-2530649-A (GB)
Title: Display system and method
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A display system, 1, generates a composite view of a region behind a vehicle, V, towing a trailer, T. The system comprises a first camera, C1, mounted in a rear-facing orientation to the vehicle, a second camera, C2, mounted in a rear-facing orientation to the trailer and two lateral cameras, C3 and C4, mounted on the side of the vehicle and which are facing towards the rear of the vehicle. A composite image is generated by combining the images output from the first camera, second camera and the two lateral cameras. The composite image may be formed by overlaying a semi-transparent image of the image obtained from the first camera onto one or more of images output by the second camera and the two lateral cameras to create a ghost or phantom image of the trailer overlaid on top of the image of the road behind the trailer. The images may be subject to rotation, cropping, scaling, skew correction and/or translation in order to generate the composite image. Also disclosed is an equivalent method for generating a composite view of a region behind trailer.
Patent GB-2533021-A (GB)
Title: Sensor assembly for detecting position of target surface based on a reference portion of target surface and method
Inventor: FRANCIS P MAROCCHINI
IPC: G01D11/24
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: Sensor body 32 extends through first structure 16, and second structure 18 (Fig. 1) disposed radially outwardly of first structure 16. Structures 16 and 18 may be casings of an aircraft turbine engine. First end 34 of sensor body 32 is disposed proximate first environment 14; second end 36 is located radially outwardly of second structure 18. Sealing assembly 50 couples sensor body 32 to second structure 18, and accommodates movement of sensor body 32. Position sensor 42 is coupled to sensor body 32 and determines a position of a target 13. Target 13 may be an adjustable stator vane; its position may be an angular displacement. Target surface 104 has reference portion 106 and adjacent inclined portion 108. Position sensor 42 detects the position of target 13 based on a differential between a distance from sensor 42 to reference portion 106 and a distance from sensor 42 to inclined portion 108, advantageously accounting for thermal effects.
Patent GB-2528809-A (GB)
Title: Online gambling and investing process and system using behavioral economics
Inventor: RACHO JEFFREY
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2014-03-19
Abstract: Electronic gambling methods and systems comprising an electronic computer system operating electronic gambling software and optionally operating a data analytics engine which can be accessed by players using computing devices are disclosed. During the players' gambling sessions provided by the electronic gambling software, the electronic gambling system will present an "Investment Wager" to the players to induce them to move some or all their funds remaining in their gambling accounts to one or more investment accounts. The Investment Wager is implemented and designed based upon findings from behavioral economics, including loss aversion, the priming effect and the framing effect. The entity managing the electronic gambling system can act as the manager of the investment accounts, thereby yielding a potential revenue stream to the entity/manager.
Patent GB-2546735-A (GB)
Title: Air flow baffle for rotating electrical machine
Inventor: RICHARD GRAY
IPC: H02K9/04
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: A baffle (30, fig 3) shaped to conform to the end windings of a rotating electrical machine for directing cooling air, comprising a substantially flat annular first surface (33, fig 2) and a substantially cylindrical or frustoconical shaped second surface (35, fig 2) extending from a radially inwards edge of the first surface. The first surface directs air flow 44, 45, along an end face of a stator core (16, fig 3) and the second surface directs air flow 46 radially outwards towards the of end windings 18 allowing a reduction in turbulence and increasing the velocity of airflow allowing efficient heat transfer. A third surface (37, fig 2) may extend from an end of the second surface, the third surface curving from a substantially axial direction to a substantially radial section. A lip 38 may be provided that curves round from a substantially radial direction to an axial direction and is designed to engage with an edge of a drive end adaptor 24. A rim 40 is provided on the perimeter of the first surface to engage with the baffle with the inside of the motor frame using an interference fit arrangement. The rim may include castellations
Patent GB-2546554-A (GB)
Title: A fretted chordophone
Inventor: PETER STORK
IPC: G10D3/22
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: Chordophone 1 comprises beam 2 with nut 4 at one end and bridge 3 at the opposite end, all integrally formed as a one piece; strings 13 extend over the bridge and nut. Tuning pegs 9 may be mounted at the bridge end of the beam. Frets 5 may be located between the bridge and nut, also formed as part of the single component. The frets may be on a neck portion of the beam, with a sound board portion between this and the bridge comprising apertures 11, 12. The beam may have a T-shaped profile (6, 16, 17, Fig.6) that may change to an I-shaped profile (6, 16, 17, Fig.5). Rear covers 10a, 10b may extend underneath the beam to form a sound box. The bridge end of the beam may be releasably retained to a body portion (19, Fig.11a-c) which forms a sound box. The beam may be moulded plastic or metal. The instrument may take the form of a guitar, ukulele, mandolin, guitar, ketar or cittern.
Patent GB-2540448-A (GB)
Title: Sampling apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: STEVEN UTLEY
IPC: G01N1/26
Filed: 2016-02-05
Abstract: A gas sampling system comprising a central control unit 3, a vacuum pump and a gas sampling means. The gas sampling means comprises one or more lengths of tube 6 made of porous material 5 and attached to a central control unit and/or vacuum at one end. The porous material has a substantially even draw of gas through the pores along the length of the tube, preferably with even porosity along the entire length of the tube. The tube may be formed of a flexible material and may be branched or form loops or networks. Ends of the tube or tubes 7 may be blocked. A protecting means such as an outer sheath 11, preferably made of metal or plastic and having apertures 13, may be provided. The gas sampling system may have more than one gas sampling means and may be portable. The sampling means may be used to retrofit existing gas sampling systems.
Patent GB-2536576-A (GB)
Title: Buried object detection system
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD MARTIN
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2016-03-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting buried objects comprises generating an acoustic signal and using the signal to measure the mechanical impedance of the earth. The presence of buried objects results in a change in the measured mechanical impedance. Boundary waves, such as Rayleigh, Love or Sholte waves, may be measured to determine the mechanical impedance. A plurality of acoustic sources that generate multiple acoustic signals may be provided and there may be one or more acoustic sensor. Acoustic sources and receivers can be connected to signal generation and signal processing units and devices for measuring earth movement and chemical detection may also be provided. Uses include humanitarian mine clearance, environmental geophysics and highway construction and maintenance.
Patent GB-2550957-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine
Inventor: ADAM RAMSAY
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2016-06-03
Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 (fig 1) or compressor, comprising a casing 26/28 (fig 2), a plurality of variable position vanes 24 (fig 2) mounted to the casing, and a unison ring 32 (fig 2) connected to each of the variable position vanes. A plurality of centralisers 38 extends between the casing and the unison ring so as position the unison ring with respect to the casing. Each of the centralisers comprises a roller element 40 arranged such that the centraliser can move circumferentially and/or axially when the unison ring is moved. The centraliser may comprise a housing and the roller may be partially within the housing. The roller may be in contact with the casing, may be spherical, cylindrical and may be metallic. The GTE may comprise a connector 44 and a locator 42 member. The connector may be connected to the unison ring, the locator may be pivotally connected to the connection member. The GTE casing may comprise a hard coating or a solid lubricant. The unison ring may circumscribe the casing. The GTE may comprise a plurality of levers pivotally connected to the unison ring and arranged to rotate the vanes when the unison ring is moved.