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Patent GB-2491946-A (GB)
Title: A secure home telemetry system
Inventor: KELMAN ALISTAIR BRUCE
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: A secure home telemetry apparatus comprises a measuring device 62 arranged to send wireless telemetry monitor signals to a monitor device 50 which are encoded using Vernam cipher encryption. The monitor device 50 may form part of a personal video recorder (PVR) 30. The measuring device 62 may be a medical device such as a heart monitor or pacemaker, and incorporate a flash drive (76, fig. 4). The heart monitor 62 sends signals to the PVR 30 which are encrypted using Vernam cipher (one-time-pad, OTP) encryption. Interception of measurement frequency may give an indication of the type of vital sign that is being monitored so the medical monitor may provide dummy measurements at frequent time intervals. Alternatively the measuring device may be a domestic electricity or gas meter. The meter may control the supply of power to a domestic appliance or the battery of a car (105, fig. 5) depending on the time of day and hourly cost of the electricity.
Patent GB-2494494-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for machining a wheel flange unit
Inventor: LESTER MARK
IPC: B23B5/02
Filed: 2012-06-11
Abstract: The clamping device 1 is for running a machining operation on a wheel flange unit 4 with a wheel bearing in a processing machine. The device includes a holding unit for securing the wheel bearing outer ring 9    relative to the processing machine during the machining operation. The clamping device also has an aligning unit 10, 11 for temporarily securing the bearing inner ring 9 in an aligned position parallel with a tool feed plane 22 of the processing machine. The holding unit includes a wheel support 2 connected to the bearing outer ring 9    and a clamping arrangement 3 for variably clamping the wheel support so that it corresponds to the aligned position of the wheel bearing inner ring. The device enables wheel flanges with milled plane surfaces 6, 7 to be produced which - when fitted to a vehicle - have a true running defect of less than 20 micrometers i.e. they have less eccentricity or axial runout. As result, a vibration-free revolution of the wheel is possible and the braking behaviour of a disc brake is improved.
Patent GB-2489884-A (GB)
Title: Patient-adapted and improved orthopedic implants, designs and related tools
Inventor: BOJARSKI RAYMOND A
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2010-11-04
Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed to create models, implants, and related tools and procedures based on data derived from the existing joint. The data can be used to create model that can be used to analyze the patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-specific and/or patientengineered implants and related tools and procedures.
Patent GB-2493454-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety device
Inventor: RICK ULRICH
IPC: B60R21/04
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: A motor vehicle has an interior covering 3.1, 3.2, which is movable and/or deformable relative to a vehicle body 1.1, 1.2, to protect a passenger, and a safety device, which comprises an expansion body 2 with an elastic diaphragm 2.1, which delimits a hollow space 2.2, wherein the filled expansion body 2' is arranged between the interior covering 3.2 and the vehicle body 1.2.
Patent GB-2491529-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connector device
Inventor: GALLAGHER JOHN
IPC: D05B73/12
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: A pipe connector comprises a tubular pin member (1) having a generally frustoconical outer peripheral surface (3) and a tubular box member (2) having a generally frustoconical inner peripheral surface (4) corresponding to the frustoconical outer peripheral surface (3) of the pin member 1 and which overlies the frustoconical surface 4 of the pin member 1 when the members (1, 2) are fully engaged together. A circumferentially extending groove (14, 15) is formed in each of the pin member (1) and the box member (2) at the root end of the frustoconical surface (3, 4) thereof, and a nib (12, 13) is formed on the tip of each of the pin (1) and box (2) members such that, upon full engagement of the pin (1) and box (2) members, the nibs (12, 13) of the pin (1) and box (2) members engaging respectively in the grooves (14, 15) of the box (2) and pin (1) members so as to radially restrain the free ends of the pin (1) and box (2) members. Each nib (14, 15) is an interference fit with its mating groove so as to form a seal therewith, wherein at least one of the inner diametrical surface (14a) of the groove (14) in the box member (2) and the outer diametrical surface (15a) of the groove (15) in the pin member (1) is inclined relative to the abutting surface (12a; 13a) of the nib member (12, 13) engageable therein, such that said abutting groove and nib surfaces (12a, 14a; 13a, 15a) diverge from each other towards the bottom of the groove (14; 15).
Patent GB-2496304-A (GB)
Title: Managing playback of media content
Inventor: SANT PHILIP ANTHONY
IPC: G11B27/031
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: A method for managing playback of one of more items of digital media content, for example to ensure naturalistic transitioning between tracks of digital media content or overlay of content, comprises identifying a description which defines how to manage the playback of the digital media content, the description including descriptive metadata, and utilizing the description within a digital media player to automatically control playback of digital media content. The metadata may include the start or end point of the actual content in a file, fade in and fade out points for cross fading, hooks within the content, regions of vocals, chorus, types and locations of beat points, tempo or mood of the media content. The descriptive metadata may be in an XML or disk jockey markup language format and may be automatically created by digital signal processing of media files. A system may comprise a digital media player, description identification server and content server.
Patent GB-2497189-A (GB)
Title: Low cross-talk sample delivery system based upon acoustic droplet ejection
Inventor: PRINGLE STEVEN DEREK
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2012-11-22
Abstract: An ion source for a mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ultrasonic transducer which focuses ultrasonic energy onto the surface of a sample fluid without said transducer directly contacting the fluid, so as to eject multiple droplets from the sample in a controlled and sequential manner without forming an uncontrolled mist. The droplets ejected from the sample fluid may be charged droplets which have been ionized by charge segregation. Alternatively, the droplets may initially be predominantly uncharged, but are ionized downstream by another method, such interaction with an electrospray mist, before entering a mass spectrometer via an ion inlet. The sample fluid may be contained within the wells of a microtitre or multi-well sample plate which may be moved relative to the ultrasonic transducer. The properties of the sample fluid, such as its density and surface position, may also be determined from reflected acoustic energy detected by the ultrasound transducer.
Patent GB-2494081-A (GB)
Title: Mobile human interface robot
Inventor: ROSENSTEIN MICHAEL T
IPC: B25J5/00
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: A mobile robot (100) that includes a drive system (200), a controller (500) in communication with the drive system, and a volumetric point cloud imaging device (450) supported above the drive system at a height of greater than about one feet above the ground and directed to be capable of obtaining a point cloud from a volume of space that includes a floor plane in a direction of movement of the mobile robot. The controller receives point cloud signals from the imaging device and issues drive commands to the drive system based at least in part on the received point cloud signals.
Patent GB-2514375-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting a load
Inventor: LAU ALEX
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2013-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for supporting a load such as a display device. The load is supported by an extensible arm, which is an arm that may vary in length. An apparatus comprises an extensible arm having a pivot 120 and a first loading point 105, wherein the arm is extensible so as to allow the first loading point 105 to move relative to the pivot 120, wherein the arm comprises a second loading point 110. The apparatus comprises positioning means 200 arranged to set a distance between the second loading point 110 and the pivot 120 in dependence upon a distance between the first loading point 105 and the pivot 120 and loading means 150 for applying a counter-load to the second loading point 110. The loading means 150 may be a resilient member such as a spring and the positioning 200 means may comprise a first and second threaded members. In other embodiments the position means 200 may comprise a pneumatic and/or hydraulic linkage.
Patent GB-2516651-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling the stopping and starting of an engine
Inventor: PETRIDIS THEMI PHILEMON
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: A method of controlling the stopping and starting of an engine of a motor vehicle 1 having a manual transmission while a transmission of the motor vehicle remains in gear is disclosed in which a set of predefined conditions that have to be met are based upon the respective states of a clutch pedal and brake pedal in a preceding primary engine stopped state. There are at least two primary engine stopped states 110, 140 from which the engine can be directly started and at least two secondary stopped states 130, 160 from which starting of the engine is not directly possible. The method adapts the conditions required to start the engine based upon how a driver of the motor vehicle manipulates the clutch and brake pedals while the engine is stopped. In a modification of the method the engine is not started until an accelerator pedal state is determined to be pressed thereby further reducing the amount of fuel inefficiently used by the motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2517709-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for cleaning beverage dispensing systems
Inventor: LAWLER JUSTIN
IPC: B67D1/07
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: A draining conduit for use in cleaning a beverage dispensing system such as a beer line comprises an inlet 19 provided at one end of the conduit 21 for connecting to an outlet such as a tap 8 of the beverage dispensing system, an outlet 20 provided at an opposite end of the conduit 21 and a valve 22 positioned between the inlet 19 and the outlet 20 and configured to open at a preset pressure to provide fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. The valve 22 is preferably a one-way pressure actuated valve. The conduit 21 is preferably utilised in a cleaning system that includes a plurality of dispensing conduits arranged over different floors of a building. A beverage dispensing tap 8 that comprises a valve arranged to open at a preset pressure and a beverage conduit cleaning system comprising a portable alarm device are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2518412-A (GB)
Title: Methods for determining temperature or temperature changes
Inventor: KVAM OYVIND
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A method of determining the temperature or temperature change in a region of the Earths subsurface comprises obtaining at least one elastic property (e.g. seismic velocities, bulk or shear modulus) from seismic data acquired in at least one survey of said region; and using the obtained elastic property and a dry rock model to determine said temperature or temperature change. The dry rock model can have at least one temperature-dependent elastic property component based on a dry rock structure, and may be a viscoelastic model (e.g. Cole-Cole model). The component can be based on a rock structure comprising rock grains and grain cement, where the grain cement comprises oil. The method is useful for monitoring temperature changes during a thermal production technique which uses steam to heat the formation, such as steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD).
Patent GB-2505095-A (GB)
Title: Computer-Based method for real-time three-dimensional geological model calculation and reservoir navigation
Inventor: LUXEY PASCAL
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2011-06-21
Abstract: A method of calculating a 3-D geologic model in real time using, as input, 2-D geologic data. The 3-D is used for conducting further drilling operations. The model may be updated in real time using additional measurements obtained during drilling operations.
Patent GB-2514635-A (GB)
Title: Twist top opener (Cap closure)
Inventor: WORBOYS SCOTT RICHARD
IPC: B65D51/20
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A twist top opener cap closure (fig 6) for containers, such as a metal or aluminum can, includes a centre nipple 4a that allows for the seating of the twist cap closure, a hermetic tear open strip 4b for opening the container and locating groove 4c in the container body for locating the bottom skirt roll 2 of the twist top opener closure. Also shown are the twist top open pour apertures 1, 4 and 5. The container body may also include a printed finish and body-wall crumple grooves (fig 12) for ease of recycling.
Patent GB-2524999-A (GB)
Title: Lighting fixtures
Inventor: ILEY GARY
IPC: F21V21/30
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A trough light has a main body 2 with a light-generating unit and an engagement end 6b having an outer surface 18 with a cylindrical profile. A mounting bracket 36 has a mounting end 38a that is mountable to a support surface and an engagement end 38b defining an opening 42 and having an inner surface with a cylindrical profile that is complimentary to that of the outer surface 18. The engagement end 6b of the main body 2 is slidably received within the opening 42 to secure the main body 2 and the mounting bracket 36 together. The main body 2 can pivot relative to the mounting bracket 36 to alter the angle of the main body 2 relative to the mounting bracket 36.
Patent GB-2511712-A (GB)
Title: Dual chemistry, battery system for use in plug-in or hybrid electric vehicles
Inventor: KARIM NADEEM
IPC: B60W10/26
Filed: 2012-12-03
Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are disclosed, relating to a dual-chemistry battery subsystem having different battery chemistries and performance properties, and relating to an algorithm of charging and discharging the battery subsystem. For an EV application, the battery subsystem is a tailored solution that combines two different battery configurations, a first battery configuration and a second battery configuration, to satisfy the unique needs of different driving modes and performance profiles of an EV, such as a typical workday commute versus an occasional extended range trip on the weekend. The present disclosure provides intelligent control and heuristics to maximize useful energy on a wide variety of battery applications.
Patent GB-2518493-A (GB)
Title: Stroller with selectively hidden adapters
Inventor: SPARLING CHAD ALLEN
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 2014-07-10
Abstract: A stroller 10 of the kind with a removable infant seat includes a frame and at least two rotatable adapters 50 which pivot between two positions. In the first position (fig 2) the adapter 50 is positioned to engage with an infant seat and is visible. In the second position (fig 3) the adapter 50 is said to be hidden from view by the strollers canopy 80 or legs (340, fig 11). The adapters 50 can be part of a slidable and removable arm 54 on which a tray with a cup holder is mounted. The arms 54 can connect to the frame at a pivoting hub 68. In the first position the adapters 50 can be upright to accept a removable infant seat from a car. The stroller 10 can accept a pram or carry cot (330, fig 10). The adapters can have selectively engagable projections (376, fig 13) for connecting to the infant seat. A toggle button (400, fig 17) may be used to hold the adapters 50 in position.
Patent GB-2529830-A (GB)
Title: Display Apparatus
Inventor: ROGAN MICHAEL
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A display apparatus for a banner 12 comprises a frame formed from a set of frame components 32A, 32B and rail components 20A, 20B engaging with respective frame components. The rail components include retaining means for retaining the banner, e.g. in the form of a channel for a bead 26, e.g. keder, provided along the edges of the banner. The rail component includes a pivot 30 received in a seat 44 on the frame for pivoting movement of the rail so that the retaining means is moved in a direction that is substantially in the plane of the banner to tension it. Formations 34, 36 may be provided to retain the rail against the frame so that the banner remains taut, the formations comprising cooperating male and female formations, e.g. rib 34 and groove 36. Corner covers (46, Fig. 1) may be provided for covering the ends of the frame components. The frame components may be fixed to a wall to form a billboard or they may be incorporated into a lightbox such that the banner is backlit.
Patent GB-2530093-A (GB)
Title: Assembly and method of component monitoring
Inventor: BONNETT STEVEN
IPC: G01H1/00
Filed: 2014-09-15
Abstract: A method of component monitoring for machinery having multiple rotating elements 60,62,64 which are rotated at different rotational speeds includes sampling data from a vibration sensor 30 at a sampling frequency at least as great as the fastest rotational speed of the rotating elements to form a data set. An actual rotational frequency for at least some of the rotating elements 60,62,64 is determined during the sampling of the data, using a tachometer 32. The data set is resampled (e.g. to a set number of points per rotation), based on the determined rotational frequencies, to generate a virtual vibration waveform for each of the rotating elements. The machinery may be a vehicle, aircraft, rotorcraft, wind turbine, engine etc. The virtual vibration waveforms may be processed to determine the health of the machinery e.g. identifying a mechanical fault.
Patent GB-2534541-A (GB)
Title: Method for increasing aircraft Effective Value
Inventor: JOSEPH J COX
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2014-11-30
Abstract: A method for increasing the effective value and extending the economic life of aircraft is provided. When older or new aircraft are enabled and controlled to move autonomously on the ground without reliance on aircraft engines or external tow vehicles by equipping the aircraft with cost-saving wheel drive systems controllable to move the aircraft autonomously on the ground, substantial reductions in aircraft operating costs can be realized, and the value of aging airline fleets, as well as new aircraft, can increased significantly. Unexpected reductions in aircraft effective economic age and value can be achieved, particularly when aircraft equipped with cost-saving wheel drive systems experience large numbers of short flights and a large amount of taxi time.
Patent GB-2524135-A (GB)
Title: A locker system
Inventor: DADE NIGEL
IPC: F25D13/04
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: A refrigerated and/or heated locker system for the storage of perishable goods comprises, in various aspects, a canopy roof strut with a canopy retaining clamp, an evaporator plate, a shelving unit, a compartment, a thermal break and a storage apparatus. The canopy strut 520 has a top member 522, a canopy strut body 524, the canopy strut body cooperating with the top member to form a clamp for clamping sheet material. In use the clamp comprises a front end 530 and a rear end 528, the clamp being adjustable at the front end of the clamp so as to provide different clamping force between the top member and the canopy strut body.
Patent GB-2533639-A (GB)
Title: Low density parity check decoder
Inventor: ADRIAN JOHN ANDERSON
IPC: H03M13/11
Filed: 2014-12-24
Abstract: A method and system for decoding an LDPC encoded data block includes iteratively decoding the LDPC encoded data block using a first set of decoding parameters. The decoding progress is monitored to determine whether the decoding has reached a non-progressing state (the number of failed parity checks stops decreasing). If it is determined that the decoding has reached a non-progressing state the decoding is terminated and iterative decoding of the LDPC encoded data block is restarted using a second set of decoding parameters. The second set of decoding parameters is different from the first set of decoding parameters. The parameters may comprise an offset and a scale that is used by the LDPC decoder to adjust one or more inputs to the LDPC decoder which dictate how quickly the LDPC decoder will identify the correct code from the received data block.
Patent GB-2520449-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic apparatus and operation
Inventor: HENRY MATTHEW
IPC: H04R1/34
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: A sound guiding structure for an acoustic device, including a cone-shaped horn 2302 having a throat end for connecting to a sound source and an open mouth end, wherein the throat end is narrower than the mouth end. A horn ring of acoustically absorbent material 2305 is provided at the mouth end of the horn, where the horn ring is mounted on the exterior of the horn and extends beyond the end of the horn. The horn ring may be a truncated cone following the outer contours of the horn, and can be made of foam, where the foam density may be between 5kg and 500kg per cubic metre or preferably between 5kg and 20kg. The horn ring may also have a fabric cover, which may be loose fitting and possibly does not extend beyond the end of the horn.
Patent GB-2525718-A (GB)
Title: Disconnecting driveline component
Inventor: VALENTE PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: F16H48/08
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: A driveline component includes an input member 52, a differential case (70 see fig 2), a differential gearset (72 see fig 2) housed in the differential case (70), a first clutch mechanism 58 and a second clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanisms 58,60 are configured to selectively transmit rotary power between the input member 52 and the differential case (70). The first clutch (90 see fig 2) has an engagement time and that is less than that of the second clutch (150 see fig 2). The invention is typically for a vehicle switchable between two and four wheel drive and is capable of handling high torques, combined with the advantage that one of the clutch mechanisms 58 has a relatively short engagement time. The invention is alternatively defined in terms which include the clutches (90,150) having different drag torques. The second clutch (150) typically has a greater capacity than that of the first (90).
Patent GB-2540803-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit cooling device
Inventor: JORDAN ANDREW DAYKIN
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: The cooling device, for use with a drill bit 1 of a power tool, includes an open-cell foam structure 15 configured to absorb water into which it is placed. The sponge is attached to the drill bit via means 17 which allows it to surround the bit. The attachment means may be a coupling such as an annular cup. The device is used in a method of cooling a drill bit by placing the sponge in water, attaching the sponge to the drill bit and actuating the bit to drill into a surface 31. As the drill bit moves into the surface, the sponge is compressed by the surface such that water is expelled from the sponge to cool the bit.