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Patent GB-2509994-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle operation with energy consumption adjustment
Inventor: ZIEGLER MAIK
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle sufficiently economically to reach a destination and to a method comprising changing a route to allow energy replenishment. The vehicle, typically an electric vehicle, comprises at least one energy consuming component, at least one storage device such as a battery, a navigation system, and a computing device. The component is operated in dependency on information of a predetermined route provided by the navigation device. The computing device determines a first consumption value characterizing an amount of energy required for travelling the route in dependency on a first operation strategy, and considers the route information. The consumption value is compared S3 with an energy value characterizing an energy capable of being provided by the storage device. The first operation strategy is changed S4 to a second operation strategy, during at least part of the route, if the consumption value is larger than the energy value. The computing device may determine a suitable weight for the vehicle in order to complete the route. This is helpful in determining a load carrying strategy for utility vehicles.
Patent GB-2514540-A (GB)
Title: Resource for encoding a video signal
Inventor: NIKIFOROV SERGEI
IPC: H04N19/17
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: Video data is encoded by comparing a resource requirement associated with encoding video data (such as frame length, bit-rate, CPU usage or encoding time) to form at least part of an encoded frame using a standard encoding mode with an acceptable resource level (such as a maximum frame length, maximum bit-rate, maximum number of CPU cycles etc.) If it is determined that the resource requirement will exceed the acceptable resource level, 703, then part of the frame will be encoded using the standard encoding mode, 702, with at least part of the remainder of the frame being filled with data that is associated with a lower resource usage than data generated using the standard encoding mode, 705. Upon determining that the acceptable resource level will be exceeded the encoder may initiate a Panic Mode, 703, in which the remainder of the frame is filled with cheap data. This may involve using data from an earlier frame, data from an earlier part of the encoded frame or filling the remaining space with blocks of a uniform colour.
Patent GB-2563812-A (GB)
Title: Healthy peanut rice pudding dessert
Inventor: MAMA SAMBA BA
IPC: A23L9/10
Filed: 2013-06-05
Abstract: A rice pudding composition comprises fine, medium or coarse ground raw peanuts. The composition may include 2-30% or 9-12% ground raw peanuts, and may comprise 3-16% brown and/or white rice, which may be milled or partially milled. The composition may comprise Arborio, Basmati, Jasmine, Forbidden, Sweet or Bhutanese red rice. The composition may further comprise 7-18% or 12-14% sweetening agent such as sugar, 0.1-0.3% salt and 55-70% water and/or milk. The texture of the peanut rice pudding may be smooth or crunchy.
Patent GB-2515525-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle window assembly
Inventor: SYVRET ANDREW
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A vehicle window assembly comprising a laminate window panel 160. The laminate window panel 160 comprises a first pane 102 and a second pane 103. Where around at least a part of the perimeter of the window panel 160, an edge of the first pane 102 is arranged offset from an edge of the second plane 103 in a direction substantially parallel to a surface plane of the first or second pane 102, 103. The assembly also comprises a seal arrangement 110 separate from the window panel 160, the seal arrangement 110 configured to provide a first sealing interface with an edge of the first pane 102 and a second sealing interface with an edge of the second pane 103 when the window panel 160 is in a first substantially closed position. Optionally when the window panel 160 is in a second position and the edge of the second pane 103 is spaced apart from the sealing arrangement 110, the sealing arrangement 110 still provides a sealing interface with the first pane 102.
Patent GB-2501425-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a body adhering absorbent article orientated in the crossmachine direction with reduced curl
Inventor: POPP ROBERT LEE
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing body adhering absorbent articles orientated in the cross-machine direction, body adhering absorbent article having reduced or eliminated curl. The articles are manufactured with reduced curl by selectively reducing or eliminating the shell elastic tension in regions where components of the body adhering absorbent article are to be attached to form the composite absorbent article web. In certain aspects the body adhering absorbent articles are manufactured by supplying an elastic web of shell material having a longitudinal and transverse direction, that is stretchable only in the transverse direction, attaching at least one component to form a composite web material, and cutting the composite web material to form a body adhering absorbent article.
Patent GB-2501427-A (GB)
Title: A washing capsule for providing washing compositions to a machine
Inventor: KRUBASIK LUCIA
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2012-01-30
Abstract: The invention provides a washing capsule for providing washing compositions to a machine, the capsule comprising a rigid water-soluble shell; a liquid or gel of a first washing composition within the shell; and a solid tablet of a second washing composition within the liquid, but not connected to the shell.
Patent GB-2519963-A (GB)
Title: Capping System for cable
Inventor: JONES IAN
IPC: H02G3/30
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A capping system 30 for cables X, Y or pipes has a length of generally U-shaped capping 40 having a base 41, side walls 42A,42B extending from the base, and fixing apertures 44 in the base at spaced intervals along the base, and a plurality of spacers 50. Each spacer can be fitted to a fixing aperture by shells 54A, 54B, and has recesses 53A, 53B to secure the cable. In use, cable can be placed in the U-shaped capping and secured to the capping using the spacers, and the capping then placed against a wall and secured to a wall with a fixing (40, Fig 1) passing through a hollow core 52 of the spacer. The spacers may be disc-shaped grommets (20, Fig 1) with flanges, and may have a tail which permanently deforms (see Fig 2C) when the capping is attached to a wall.
Patent GB-2507438-A (GB)
Title: Water filter
Inventor: PAXTON ANDREW
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 2010-02-24
Abstract: A water filter 200, suitable for use with ponds, comprises a filter chamber 220 having a cylindrical body with both upper and lower end walls. In use, the chamber is fed with water via an inlet 230 and cleaned water leaves the chamber through an outlet 240. The chamber is at least partially full of discrete filter media. A movable cutting member 290 is provided at the end of a radially extending arm 280, attached to vertical shaft 270 which extends through a hole 255 in the centre of the upper end wall 250. Short arms 285 are further provided on the shaft, to which agitation members 295 are attached. A handle 260 is attached to the vertical shaft to enable movement of both the cutting member and agitation members, moving the cutting members across the interior surface of the wall and the agitation members through the filter media, breaking the adherence of filter media to the interior wall and other filter media simultaneously.
Patent GB-2515153-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for vehicle information-based fuel purchasing
Inventor: BASILE JOSEPH ANGELO
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: A method is described for facilitating the purchase of fuel from a fuel pump, by a driver using a credit instrument to make a request for fuel, for a vehicle forming part of a fleet of vehicles owned by a fleet owner having fleet management software. The method comprises the driver submitting vehicle information and driver information via the fuel pump 304, responsive to a credit request to purchase fuel for a vehicle using the credit instrument. It is then determined whether the credit instrument has the required credit, and whether the vehicle information and the driver information are confirmed 310. If the credit and confirming are affirmed, the dispensing of fuel by the fuel pump is authorised. If the credit or the confirming are denied, the dispensing of fuel by the fuel pump is declined. A credit instrument issuer system receives the vehicle information and driver information and can make a credit decision and a fuel dispensing decision and record transaction information. Alternatively, fleet management system can receive the vehicle information and driver information from credit instrument issuer and confirm or deny a request to purchase fuel to the credit instrument issuer 308.
Patent GB-2525892-A (GB)
Title: A hole cutting device
Inventor: KAY WILLIAM
IPC: E21B10/44
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: Device 10, and method of operating thereof, for hole cutting comprising: a first sleeve 25 for rotation by a drive member 20, the drive member, which may include a Kelly bar, 20 including a pilot hole cutting means 40 for creating a pilot hole having a first diameter; at least one first cutting member 160 linked to the first sleeve 25 for rotation thereof for cutting a hole having a second diameter larger than the first diameter; a bracket 140 for raising and lowering of the device 10 relative to the drive member 20; and anti-rotation means 90, 100 for maintaining the bracket 140 substantially rotationally stationary relative to the pilot hole; wherein the anti-rotation means comprises at least one ground engaging member 50 for engaging with a side 50 of the pilot hole. The first cutting member may comprise an auger 40.
Patent GB-2531497-A (GB)
Title: The solar cycler
Inventor: HUMPHREY RICHARD IAN CANNON
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: A composter that utilises solar energy to achieve carbon neutrality comprising a suspended open grid floor that allows compost tea to be recovered. The composter utilizes green heat for the purpose of accelerating germination and growth from CO2 enrichment in the propagator. The composter will preferably be used in greenhouses or polythene tunnels as a bio heater.
Patent GB-2527553-A (GB)
Title: Laser processing
Inventor: GERKE TIMOTHY
IPC: B41M5/26
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A laser processing method comprises generating a laser beam comprising laser pulses having a duration less than 1000 picosecond (ps). The laser beam is focussed to form a focal region inside a transparent material and the position of at least one of the focal region and the transparent material is varied so as to provide a pulse-to-pulse overlap of between 45% and 99%. The pulse-to-pulse overlap serves to form a smooth material modification inside the transparent material. There is disclosed a laser processing apparatus (1, Fig.1) to perform the laser processing method and a also a transparent material including an internal mark.
Patent GB-2529224-A (GB)
Title: Scafold adjuster
Inventor: CLARKE PHILIP
IPC: E04G7/00
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: A jack mechanism A, which may be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or ratchet, is attached to a item B by a clamp. A clamp on the end of item B is attached to a standard C. The jack A may be rotated around its vertical axis. The jack is secured in position on the standard C and supports the weight of the scaffold while adjustments are made. The unit enables a user to make adjustments without assistance.
Patent GB-2530508-A (GB)
Title: A turbocharged engine and a method of making same
Inventor: PENZATO SAM
IPC: F02F7/00
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A turbocharger for an engine 1 is disclosed having a compressor 10 and a turbine 20 mounted remotely from one another on opposite sides of a engine block 2. A drive shaft 15 connects the compressor 10 to the turbine 20. The drive shaft 15 is arranged so that it extends transversely across the engine block 2 and is positioned above and at substantially ninety degrees to an axis of rotation of a crankshaft 12. By remotely locating the compressor 10 from the turbine 20 the transfer of heat from the turbine 20 to the compressor is greatly reduced thereby reducing heating of the intake charge air and allowing the use of lower cost materials for the compressor 10. In the case of a crossflow engine the use of such a split turbocharger arrangement allows the compressor 10 to be located very close to the charge air inlet 6 and the turbine 20 to be located very close to the exhaust 7.
Patent GB-2533135-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol provision systems
Inventor: HELMUT BUCHBERGER
IPC: A24F40/485
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: An apparatus for an electronic aerosol provision system comprising a reservoir 210 for a source liquid; a carrier module 160 that defines an airflow path 120 within the reservoir and comprises a heating element 103 supported in the airflow path within the reservoir for generating an aerosol from the source liquid, wherein the carrier module comprises a first and second part which cooperatively engage to support the heating element and engage at an interface that extends in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of airflow in the airflow path. The apparatus may comprise a gap between the first and second parts of the carrier module providing a capillary channel 200 to draw liquid to the heating element from the reservoir. The heating element is preferably a sheet material extending in a plane which is substantially parallel to the interface between the first and second parts of the carrier module. The apparatus preferably comprises an outer housing 180 in which the carrier module is received, the reservoir around the airflow path being defined at least in part by a space between the carrier module and the outer housing.
Patent GB-2519266-A (GB)
Title: Feature extraction method, program and system
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TOSHIHIRO
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a technique for obtaining an SfM rapidly and robustly. A computer system performing the role of a server receives, from a smartphone by way of a communication function, an image and a measurement result of an acceleration sensor. The computer system initially extracts only edges in a vertical direction from the image. To this end, the acceleration sensor is used to obtain a gravity vector in a camera coordinate system. Then, next, the system, using the gravity vector, obtains a vanishing point (u', v') for the vertical direction in a screen coordinate system. Next, the computer system, for each pixel (u, v) in the screen coordinate system, calculates a differential vector for brightness for the U and V directions. Next, the computer system, with respect to a collection of edges aligned in the vertical direction, obtains the sum of edge strengths in the vertical direction, and thereby extracts a line in the vertical direction. The computer system calculates a feature vector using the perimeter of the extracted line.
Patent GB-2524395-A (GB)
Title: Thermal therapy apparel
Inventor: BELLO KEVIN
IPC: A61F7/10
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: The present invention is a two-layer garment 100 adapted to receive one or more body parts to provide a user with compression and thermal therapy. The two layers comprise of an inner base layer 102 having a compression fit and an outer mesh layer 104. The layers 102, 104 are attached to one another such that an intermediate space 106 exists between the two layers 102, 104 with the intermediate space 106 being accessible through one or more openings 114. The openings 114 and intermediate space 106 being adapted to receive a thermal transferring element. A thermal pouch 108, 208 having a plurality of projections 110, 210 on an outward facing surface may receive the thermal transferring element 112, 212 prior to insertion into the intermediate space 106 or the projections (310, Fig 6) may be located on the thermal transferring element (320, Fig 6) itself. The outer mesh layer 104 receives the projections 110, 210 securing the thermal transferring element 112, 212 at any location. A further claim is also directed toward the TTE comprising projections (300, Fig 6) alone.
Patent GB-2521970-A (GB)
Title: System and method of scoring candidate audio responses for a hiring decision
Inventor: MERRILL TODD
IPC: G10L15/26
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: The Applicant has developed a system and method for extracting a large amount of raw emotional features from candidate audio responses and automatically isolating the relevant features. Relative rankings for each pool of candidates applying for a given position are calculated and candidates are grouped by predictive scores into broad categories.
Patent GB-2539417-A (GB)
Title: Optimized multi-view image encoding
Inventor: HERVÉ LE FLOCH
IPC: H04N19/597
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: An encoding mode (e.g. temporal, inter-layer or spatial) for encoding a multi-view video comprising multi-view images is selected, the selection comprising determining a decision threshold (e.g. based on a statistical analysis of the encoding of the pixel blocks, or determined during a learning process) for selecting at least one encoding mode, the threshold being determined based on an encoding of pixel blocks of at least one image of the multi-view video and based on characteristic parameter values (e.g. average luminance difference between co-located blocks) respectively associated with the plurality of pixel blocks. The selection of an encoding mode for encoding at least one pixel block of image(s) of the multi-view video is then based on a comparison of a value of a characteristic parameter associated with the at least one pixel block and the decision threshold. This makes it possible to select between encoding modes (such as inter-layer and temporal prediction) efficiently thereby reducing compression complexity and run-time while keeping good compression performances. The images of the multi-view video may be organised according to layers, each layer corresponding to different points of view, e.g. of a camera array or sub-aperture image of plenoptic images.
Patent GB-2525790-A (GB)
Title: A convertible garment
Inventor: TRIBLEY JOANNA
IPC: A45F4/12
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: A convertible garment 1, suitable for use as a garment or a bag, wherein in a bag configuration the convertible garment 1 comprises an internal sleeve storage compartment (4, fig 6) for storing sleeves 2, 3 of the garment 1 and a main storage compartment (7, fig 6) in which items can be stored, and which is separate to the sleeve storage compartment. In use, the configuration can be changed by fastening the side fastener (70, fig 6) by bring zip portions 21, 23 together to provide a closed side edge of bag, enclosing the sleeves 2, 3 therein. The sleeve storage compartment may be "compacted" by tightening drawstring (44, 64, fig 6). The bottom of the bag may be closed using magnetic fasteners 25.
Patent GB-2532321-A (GB)
Title: A pin mounting structure for a plug
Inventor: AN WANG
IPC: H01R31/00
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: A pin mounting structure for a plug makes assembly and production of the plug more efficient. The plug comprises a front casing 1, a flexible sheet connecting element (2, Fig 7) and a circuit board (5, Fig 9). The mounting structure includes a mounting base 3 perpendicular to the bottom of the front casing, made of plastic and integral with the casing, which includes a through hole 31. A pin has a body 4, head 41, shoulder 42 and connecting post 43, and optionally a groove (44, Fig 5). It is pushed through the through hole and is engaged by a snap fit with the flexible sheet connecting element, connecting it to the circuit board. This makes assembly and production of the whole plug more efficient. Internal walls (8, 9, Fig 2) may position the flexible sheet.
Patent GB-2533685-A (GB)
Title: Agrochemical composition and method of use thereof
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: A01N43/48
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: An agrochemical composition comprises: A) 1-arylpyrazole(s) of Formula (I) Formula (I) wherein R1 is halogen, CN, or methyl; R2 is S(O)nR3, 4,5-dicyanoimidazol-2-yl, or haloalkyl; R3 and R7 are alkyl or haloalkyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, NR5R6, S(O)mR7, C(O)R7, C(O)OR7, alkyl, haloalkyl, OR8, or -N=C(R9)(R10); R5 and R6 are hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, C(O)alkyl, C(O)OR7, S(O)rCF3, or together form a divalent alkylene radical optionally interrupted by 1-2 divalent heteroatoms; R8 is alkyl, haloalkyl, or hydrogen; R9 is alkyl or hydrogen; R10 is optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl; R11 and R12 are hydrogen, halogen, CN, or NO2; R13 is halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, S(O)qCF3 or SF5; m, n, q, and r are 0-2; X is trivalent nitrogen or C-R12; with the proviso that when R1 is methyl, either (i) R3 is haloalkyl, R4 is NH2, R11 is CI, R13 is CF3, and X is nitrogen or (ii) R2 is 4,5-dicyanoimidazol-2-yl, R4 is CI, R11 is CI, R13 is CF3 and X is C-Cl; and B) polyether adhesion promoter(s) comprising (a) at least 16 polyoxyethylene and/or polyoxypropylene units or (b) a chain of ethylene oxide units and a hydrophobic portion, wherein the ratio of ethylene oxide units to the length of the hydrophobic portion is at least 0.5.
Patent GB-2529983-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for adjusting the maximum duration of time-critical functions
Inventor: SVEDMAN PATRICK
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2014-06-24
Abstract: An improved method and system for achieving target function failure rates for time-critical functions. Communication systems often utilize distributed functions occurring in two or more nodes. Various embodiments of the invention enable such system to achieve target function failure rates by adjusting the maximum allowable duration for time-critical functions. Adjustments to either a function starting time or a maximum allowable function duration may be used to achieve target failure rates. Various embodiments measure a real-time function failure rate. Other embodiments simply lengthen or compress the maximum allowable function duration based on failure or success of the function. The function duration or the function duration statistics do not need to be known.
Patent GB-2535043-A (GB)
Title: Intervention tool for delivering self-assembling repair fluid
Inventor: ZACHARY RYAN MURPHREE
IPC: E21B43/25
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: Certain aspects are directed to devices for use in a wellbore in a subterranean formation. There is provided an intervention tool that may be used to set a self-assembling remedial screen, patch, plug, create a remedial isolation zone, conduct remedial securement, or otherwise provide a remedial fix to one or more components of the completion in a downhole configuration. The intervention tool may have a tool shaft, at least two magnets positioned with respect to the tool shaft, a carrier fluid containing magnetically responsive particles, one or more injection ports on the tool shaft, and a fluid deployment system to cause deployment of the carrier fluid out of the tool shaft through the one or more injection ports.