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Patent GB-2531874-A (GB)
Title: Automatically pairing unit for magnet group
Inventor: GONG ZHU
IPC: H01F41/02
Filed: 2015-08-13
Abstract: A unit for automatic assembling of groups of permanent magnets, with alternating north and south poles, has a vertical input conveyor track 1, having two slots into which permanent magnets are positioned side-by-side, such that they are separated and with poles in opposite directions. The magnets drop onto a horizontal output conveyor 2 and, where the two conveyors meet, are pushed along by a block 32 moving in a reciprocating motion along the line of the output conveyor 2. The backwards and forwards motion of the block 32 may be driven by a rotating wheel 33, coupled to the block 32 by a rod 34. The reciprocating mechanism may also include a base 31, and shaft and bearing components. The input conveyor 1, output conveyor 2, the push block 32 and base 31 may be made from non-magnetic materials. Multiple units may be arranged in a production line.
Patent GB-2543108-A (GB)
Title: Light source driving circuits for triac dimmer
Inventor: TIESHENG YAN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2015-12-03
Abstract: A light source driving circuit 100 includes a rectifier 108 for rectifying an AC voltage VTRIAC from a TRIAC dimmer 104 and providing a rectified voltage VREC, a power converter 112 for receiving the rectified voltage and providing an output current IOUT, a dimmer controller 110 for controlling the power converter based on the rectified voltage to adjust the output current, and a light source module 118 coupled to the power converter and powered by the output current. The light source module includes a first light source 121 having a first colour temperature, a second light source 122 having a second colour temperature, and a current allocation unit 120 for adjusting relative values of currents through the first and second light sources based on the magnitude of the output current.
Patent GB-2545404-A (GB)
Title: Illuminating device capable of uniformly diffusing light beams and side view mirror assembly including same
Inventor: HSIN-CHIEN TSENG
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: An illuminating device 28 including a light transmittable shield 38 having a first face (40, Fig.2) and a second face 42 spaced from the first face in a direction. A chamber 43 is defined in the first face including an operative face 46 spaced from the second face in the direction. A plurality of refractive units 52, each including a plurality refractive faces 54, is provided on the operative face. Each refractive face is at a non-parallel and non-perpendicular angle (55, fig.7) to the operative face. Light diffusing particles 53 are disposed between the operative face and the second face and are located in the refractive units 52. At least one light emitting diode 34, 36 is fixed in relation to the light transmittable shield, is located in the chamber, and faces the operative face. Lens may comprise 0.25 wt% to 30wt% of light diffusing particles, preferably 5wt%. Illuminating device may comprise a plurality of LEDs arranged in line with a top or base edge of the refractive units. Also claiming a side view mirror for a vehicle comprising the illumination device in a blind spot hazard warning indicator in the mirror itself, where the refractive units and light diffusing particles act to reduce glare to driver in low light conditions.
Patent GB-2545487-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency receiver
Inventor: PETE SIVONEN
IPC: H03F3/195
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: The input impedance of an integrated radio receiver amplifier may be switched between values suitable for matching to a bandpass filter either with or without (figure 9) an external intervening impedance matching circuit 160 . The input impedance is configured by selecting feedback resistors 146,147 and by adjusting the drain-source current of the input transistors 144 to alter their transconductance. The radio receiver IC may be used in arrangements including an external matching circuit 160, which allows a reduction of amplifier current consumption. The same IC may be used in arrangements not including an external matching circuit 160, but at the expense of higher amplifier current consumption. The effective trans conductance of the input transistors may alternatively be configured by selecting transistors having different widths (Figures 11 and 12).
Patent GB-2546531-A (GB)
Title: Balling machine
Inventor: CRAIG MCCORMACK
IPC: C04B18/02
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: A balling machine 100 and method for use in the manufacture of aggregate. The machine comprises a rotatable tube having an inlet end and an outlet end, an internal mixing device disposed within the rotatable tube 102, the mixing device having movable elements that are disposed in a lower region of the rotatable tube and are drivingly movable relative to the rotatable tube. Preferably the mixing device comprises paddles and/or blades mounted on a rotatable shaft. A scraper can be used to prevent build up of material on the internal surface of the tube. A further method and arrangement comprises providing aggregate proximate the underground utility, wherein the aggregate has a colour which is in contrast to the colour of the local underground environment.
Patent GB-2539551-A (GB)
Title: Secure device-charging station
Inventor: FRANK RYCROFT
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-04-26
Abstract: A secure charging station 1 includes a front wall with a number of compartments 2 for temporarily securely storing one or more portable battery-operated devices, such as mobile phones. There are charging components (31, 32, 33, figure 3) for charging the portable battery-operated devices (37, figure 3) in each one of the compartments 2, and a number of closure mechanisms for securely retaining the devices (37) in the compartments 2. A user interface 3 allows a user to open and close the closure mechanisms and to place or remove the devices (37) into the compartments 2. The compartments 2 may be drawers which have a front face so that when the compartments 2 are closed they form part of the front wall of the station 1. A rear face of the compartment 2 incorporates part of the closure mechanism. When the closure mechanism is locked the compartment 2 is immobilised and when the closure mechanism is unlocked the compartment 2 is able to open. Alternatively, the station 1 may have an aperture (63, figure 6) for inserting a device (37), and a mechanism for transporting the device (37) to and from a remote charging position.
Patent GB-2541070-A (GB)
Title: Slide card with hinged panel for additional pill cavities
Inventor: MARTY JONES
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A card for inserting into a sleeve comprising a base panel 140 to form a first blister, a hinged locking panel 120, a second panel 142 hinged to the base panel forming a second blister, where a lidding film 145 seals both blisters, and in flat configuration, the lidding film forms an outwardly opposed surface to the base panel. Preferably, the base panel is a thermoformed plastic. Preferably, the second panel is on an opposing edge to the locking panel, or is on a longitudinal 132 edge perpendicular the locking panel. Preferably, a spine panel extends between the base and second panel. Preferably, the panels are folded with the lidding film facing inward, or alternatively outward, with the blisters being intercalated. Preferably, the sleeve comprises a release button to disengage locking panel. Preferably locking panel comprises stiffening embossment or debossment. Preferably, hinge is formed by weakened line, groove or perforations.
Patent GB-2535123-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory separator screen with multiple frame design
Inventor: ERIC CADY
IPC: B07B1/28
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: A vibratory separator includes a screen frame having an upper screen surface and a plurality of openings and a first screen insert disposed in a first opening of the plurality of openings of the screen frame, the screen insert having a screen surface positioned at a first height above the supper screen surface. The vibratory separator also includes a second screen insert disposed in a second opening of the plurality of openings of the second screen frame, wherein a screen surface of the second screen insert is positioned at a second height. The second height may be different from the first height. A method of processing fluid includes providing a flow of fluid to a vibratory separator, and flowing the fluid over a screen having a first screen insert positioned at a first height.
Patent GB-2551725-A (GB)
Title: Error bounded multiplication by invariant rationals
Inventor: THEO ALAN DRANE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: A synthesiser module generates the hardware representation, by truncating a binary expansion by identifying a repeating section and then discarding all but a finite number of the repeating sections whilst still satisfying a defined error bound. To further reduce the size of the summation array, the binary representation of the invariant rational is converted into canonical signed digit notation prior to creating the finite representation of the infinite array. This enables optimisation of hardware logic, such as gate level description, or resource usage / area required for a polynomial evaluated to a finite precision, sometimes described as lossy. The expansion may be of a predetermined invariant rational, which does not comprise two adjacent non-zero bits, using weighting of the maximum binary value of each section, to retain a minimum number of repeating sections to satisfy the error bound.
Patent GB-2554949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to shoes
Inventor: ALEXANDER JAMES TANNER
IPC: A43B13/20
Filed: 2016-10-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a shoe assembly 1 comprising a sole 2 and an inflatable cushioning member (10, figure 8), wherein the sole comprises a cavity 7 and an opening 6 providing access to the cavity from outside the sole. The inflatable cushioning member is inflatable between a first inflated configuration and a second deflated configuration. The inflatable cushioning member is removable from the cavity when in the deflated configuration, but cannot be removed from the cavity when in the inflated condition. The inflatable cushioning member may include a sealing assembly comprising a valve. The valve may comprise an opening (11, figure 8) and a plug (12, figure 8). The cavity may be located in a heel section of the sole and/or in an area underlying the ball of a wearers foot. The sole may comprise a plurality of cavities and/or inflatable cushioning members. A removable cap (38, figure 11) may be provided to cover the opening. Also disclosed is a kit of parts comprising the shoe assembly of the invention, and preferably an inflation device (110, figure 8) for inserting fluid into the inflatable cushioning member. A method of using the shoe assembly of the invention is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2556102-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of abrading or slicing off a high point of a surface
Inventor: ALAN WILKINSON
IPC: B24C1/04
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: A method of abrading a surface using a masking stencil 1 having a plurality of apertures 2 to expose the surface section requiring abrasion whilst protecting the surrounding area. The stencil is a flexible and abrasion-resistant stainless steel shim, and has rounded corners. The apertures are formed in the mask using chemical etching. The stencil has a thickness of 0.03mm to 0.05mm on the main body, and areas of reduced thickness 3 of between 0.01mm and 0.025mm on the perimeter of the apertures. The thinner areas of the stencil body allow an abrasive tool to reduce the high point to be abraded to be almost level with the surrounding surface. The intended use is in vehicle refinishing. The holes in the mask are smaller than the sanding tool to be used. The method of abrading a surface includes the steps of providing the stencil as described, locating the stencil with an aperture over the high point to be removed, and passing a blade or abrasive tool over the stencil to reduce the high point to the height of the stencil thickness.
Patent GB-2544892-A (GB)
Title: Stable cell lines for retroviral production
Inventor: SABINE JOHNSON
IPC: C12N15/867
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: The invention relates to retroviral producer cell comprising nucleic acid sequences encoding: gag and pol proteins; envelope protein or a functional substitute thereof; and the RNA genome of the retroviral vector particle, wherein said nucleic acid sequences are all located at a single locus within the retroviral producer cell genome. Said cells may further comprise the auxiliary gen rev or analogue thereof. The retrovirus may be selected from lentivirus, alpha-retrovirus, gamma-retrovirus or foamy-retrovirus, including HIV, SIV, FIV, EIAV or VISNA. The producer cell is typically a mammalian cell.
Patent GB-2547528-A (GB)
Title: Laptop computer with cover rotatably attached to base that rotates to cover keyboard
Inventor: ALEXANDER FRIEDRICH KUSCHER
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: Laptop computer 100 includes lid 102, base 104 attached to lid 102 at a first end portion, and cover 110. Base 104 includes keyboard 108 adjacent to the first end portion and open portion 118 adjacent to a second end portion which is opposite the first end portion. Cover 110 is rotatably attached to base 104 between keyboard 108 and open portion 118 and swings from a first position covering open portion 118 to a second position covering keyboard 108. In further aspects lid 102 comprises display 106 and is hingedly attached to base 104. A magnet is used to secure cover 110 in the second position. Cover 110, attached via a hinge 116 through which a wire extends into base 104, comprises a trackpad (112, figure 1A) configured to process tactile input. A processor enables and disables tactile input when cover 110 is in the first and second positions, respectively. Cover 110 may comprise a fingerprint sensor or near field communication NFC module for wireless communication. May prevent inadvertent input when keyboard 108 is on opposite side of laptop 100 from display 106 i.e. in tablet position.
Patent GB-2542982-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for notifying a user whether or not they are within a camera's field of view
Inventor: PRZEMYSLAW L BOGUCKI
IPC: H04N21/442
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for notifying a user whether or not they are within a camera's field of view is provided herein. During operation equipment will receive a location of a user device. The equipment will also receive locations of cameras along with camera parameters. The equipment will determine whether or not the user device is within a field of view of a camera based on the location of the user device, the location of the cameras, and potentially the camera parameters. An indication of whether or not the device is within the field of view of a camera will be provided to a user.
Patent GB-2542538-A (GB)
Title: Assembly, apparatus, system and method
Inventor: NIGEL ALLINSON
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 2015-06-09
Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a 2D position-sensitive detector assembly comprising at least three substantially planar detector portions arranged in overlapping relationship as viewed normal to a plane of the detector portions, each detector portion comprising an array of substantially parallel, linear detector elements, the detector elements of respective detector portions being mutually non-parallel, the detector elements each being configured to generate one or more electrical signals in response to interaction of a particle of radiation therewith.
Patent GB-2548682-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for securing a slide-in unit, mounting cage and mounting method
Inventor: FRIEDRICH KOHLER
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2017-01-23
Abstract: There is disclosed an assembly for securing a slide-in unit in a mounting cage of a computer system. The mounting cage has a first side panel and a second side panel opposite the first side panel. The first side panel has at least one 10 engagement element for engaging into a lateral fastening opening of the slide-in unit. The first side panel and the second side panel are arranged at a distance to one another such that the slide-in unit can be inserted into the mounting cage past the engagement element. After the insertion, a fastening element secured to the second side panel cooperates with the slide-in unit in such a way that the slide-in unit is pushed in the direction of the first side panel and the engagement element engages in the respective lateral fastening opening of the slide-in unit. The engagement elements are formed in the type of a mandrel and have a conically tapering tip (retainer mandrels).
Patent GB-2548218-A (GB)
Title: Elevated board structure for raising poultry and livestock
Inventor: CHIA-HSING HSU
IPC: A01K31/04
Filed: 2017-01-26
Abstract: An apparatus for raising poultry and livestock comprising a plurality of elevated boards 10, each having a platform 11 with holes 111 for excrement to fall through, and at least two parallel supporting boards 12, defining at least one flow channel 13. A first pair of adjacent sides of the platform has at least a connecting slot 14 while a second pair of adjacent sides of the platform comprises at least a protruding piece 15 which is configured to engage with the connecting slot 14, and may bear against a blocking piece 141, when two elevated boards connected. The device is modular and forms am assembled elevated board designed to fit any size farm and prevent poultry and livestock from being infected by their excrement. There may be a flushing unit and the ground beneath the apparatus may be tilted to define a flushing end and discharging end of the flow channel. There may be a pool adjacent the platform with blocking wall to allow livestock to enter the pool but not the excrement. Also disclosed is a method of using the apparatus.
Patent GB-2549364-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensing device
Inventor: JIANQING ZHENG
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a capacitive touch sensing device 100 with a key press cover region 1 comprising key and non-key areas. Underneath the key press cover region is a capacitive sensing layer 2, underneath which is a line layer 3 which has a first region 101 underneath the key area and a second region 103 underneath the non-key area. The line layer also has a signal line 7 connected to capacitive sensing layer in the first region and which extends into the second region. The line layer also has an identification line 11 located in the second region and parallel to the signal line. A logic circuit 5 filters an incorrect sensing state by processing the sensing state of the signal line and the identification line 11. Also, disclosed is a capacitive touch sensing device in which the signal line spirals outward from the centre of the first region.
Patent GB-2546217-A (GB)
Title: High-efficiency downhole wireless communication
Inventor: QUANG HUY NGUYEN
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: A communication system for use with a well tool can include an of outer toroid antenna. The outer toroid antenna can be positionable around an outer housing of the well tool. The communication system can also include an inner toroid antenna positionable within the outer housing of the well tool. The communication system can further include a switch coupled to the outer toroid antenna and the inner toroid antenna. The switch can be operable to enable or disable a wireless communication via the outer toroid antenna or the inner toroid antenna.
Patent GB-2561882-A (GB)
Title: Virtual reality viewport adaption
Inventor: Sujeet Shyamsundar Mate
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: A landing point within a virtual reality scene is determined based on a defined landing view 70 for the scene and one or more characteristics of a virtual reality display device field of view. Display of the virtual reality scene on the virtual reality display is caused in dependence on the determined landing point. This relates to virtual reality content consumption, such as 3DOF and 6DOF video viewing. The landing point may be determined in response to a scene change or by using user spatio-temporal co-ordinates and may be performed by a server. The characteristics may include vertical or horizontal field of view. The landing view may be adapted by cropping it or zooming into or out of it.
Patent GB-2562221-A (GB)
Title: Method for forcing the commutating of a bypass scr of a ups system and ups system
Inventor: Teemu Paakkunainen
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: In an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system comprising an inverter to supply auxiliary AC power form a DC source, forcing the commutating or switching of a bypass silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) by: detecting an outage of a mains supply of the UPS system (S10); turning on the inverter of the UPS system with a normal output polarity (S12); switching off the bypass SCR (S14); turning off the inverter (S16), and; turning on the inverter with a reverse output polarity for a predetermined time interval so that a reverse current is drawn via the bypass SCR (S18). Preferably, the predetermined time interval is 2 milliseconds, after which the inverter is turned off for 0.3 milliseconds, then turned on with a normal polarity. The SCR may comprise two antiparallel connected thyristors with the gate of each thyristor controlled by a microcontroller which monitors the mains power to detect faults and controls the inverter. The microcontroller may also monitor an inverter current limit signal from the inverter to register that the fault is an upstream fault.
Patent GB-2562297-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for electrical impedance spectroscopy
Inventor: JAMES J P ALIX
IPC: G01N27/02
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: An electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) system for the detection of tissue abnormalities in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In particular, a EIS probe is disclosed having a three dimensional array of electrodes separated from one another in the x, y and z coordinates by quantitative separation distances. A first electrode set and a second electrode set comprising at least two electrodes are arranged in first and second x-y planes separated by a distance in a z direction, the distance is known quantitative value. A set of flanges 105 can be used to provide the predefined quantitative separation distance required.
Patent GB-2563820-A (GB)
Title: Bean grinder concentric
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN NICHOLSON
IPC: A47J42/38
Filed: 2017-05-16
Abstract: A bean grinder comprises an inner grinding burr 3 and a complementary outer grinding burr 4. A shaft 5 carries the inner burr and a bearing 6 journals the shaft for rotation about a rotational axis. An outer burr support 8 defines a recess 7 within which the outer burr is located and the bearing is arranged concentrically with the recess, such that the inner burr on the shaft is located substantially concentrically with respect to the outer burr in the recess. The bean grinder may further comprise a body and a drive mechanism from which the shaft projects. The grinder may further comprise a grinding support plate 9 located in the recess and having the bearing centrally secured in it. The bearing may be a journal bearing and the outer burr may be axially moveable in the outer burr support and rotationally restrained within. In use, the grinder aims to consistently maintain the gap between the grinding surfaces of the burrs.