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Patent GB-2563717-A (GB)
Title: Conductive EMI-shield housings for vehicle cameras
Inventor: PAUL KENNETH DELLOCK
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2018-04-03
Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for conductive EMI-shield housings for vehicle cameras. A method for forming conductive EMI-shield housings for vehicle cameras, the method comprising: heating a moulding tool 300 to within a predetermined range of a melting point of polymer resin; adding conductive material to the polymer resin to form impregnated resin 312; injecting the impregnated resin into a mould of the moulding tool; and cooling the moulding tool until the impregnated resin solidifies to form a conductive EMI-shield housing. The moulding tool may include activating a heating rod 308 embedded in the moulding tool, the heating rod may be deactivated upon the mould being filled with the impregnated resin. Cooling the moulding tool may include activating a cooling pipe 310 embedded in the moulding tool, activating the cooling pipe may include pulsing cold liquid through the cooling pipe. The polymer resin may be polyethylene terephthalate and the conductive material added to the polymer resin may include high-aspect-ratio flakes of graphite.
Patent GB-2562987-A (GB)
Title: Correlated electron memory element-based latching circuits
Inventor: ROBERT CAMPBELL AITKEN
IPC: H03K3/356
Filed: 2017-02-09
Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device comprises a latching circuitry, where the latching circuitry comprises at least one correlated electron switch, hereinafter termed CES, element. The latching circuitry further comprises a control circuit coupled to the at least one CES element. The control circuit is configured to receive at least one control signal. Based on the at least one control signal, perform at least one of storing data into the latching circuitry and outputting data from the latching circuitry.
Patent GB-2570389-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for an access point in a point to multipoint wireless network
Inventor: PETER STRONG
IPC: H04B7/10
Filed: 2015-07-13
Abstract: An access point 1 for use in a point to multipoint wireless network comprises a sector antenna 8 and an antenna array 7. A beamformer 10 forms a beam 11 from signals received at the antenna array. A selector switch 5 is switchable to connect either the beamformer or the sector antenna to a first receiver 2. A scheduler 6 controls the selector switch 5 such that the sector antenna is connected to the first receiver during a first receive timeslot and the beamformer is connected to the first receiver during a second receive timeslot. In one embodiment (Fig. 8) the sector antenna is activated in selected timeslots to enable the detection of radar so that communication carrier frequencies can subsequently be adapted to avoid interference with the radar. In another embodiment (Fig. 7) the invention allows the adaption of the beamformer whilst receiving a desired signal using the sector antenna. There may be a second receiver 3 for receiving signals with an orthogonal polarisation to the first receiver 2.
Patent GB-2570788-A (GB)
Title: Offshore wind turbines
Inventor: IAN STEWART ALEXANDER MURRAY
IPC: F03D13/25
Filed: 2018-12-14
Abstract: A temporary cover 20 (fig 2), 120 for a wind turbine transition piece aperture to shield against adverse weather or seas. The cover comprises a rigid prefabricated assembly, in the general form of a shallow drum, with substantially planar top section 22 (fig 2) and a substantially vertical rim 24 (fig 2). The side 24 and lid 22 are formed in discrete sections that are adapted to fit together in situ on the foundation. The sections forming the lid may be shaped as contiguously joined sectors of a circle, each covering an equal angle, or may be formed from two circle sectors 122a, 112c with elongate pieces 112b between. The angle may be such that, when assembled, the centre of the lid is vertically displaced above the circumference of the lid, forming a shallow conical shape. The rim may comprise a hinged door 40 (fig 3), aligned with a sliding hatch 46 (fig 3) in one of the lid sectors. The cover may comprise a ventilation unit mount on an opening that may be away from the hatch. The cover may have mounting fixtures, be buoyant and may be formed of a layered composite material.
Patent GB-2576801-A (GB)
Title: Combined control system of a multi-burner gas appliance
Inventor: YIN ZHOU
IPC: F23N3/00
Filed: 2019-03-07
Abstract: A control system for a gas multi-burner comprising a gas regulation solenoid push valve 1 and an air diverting valve 2 which regulates airflow into a pre-stage/secondary combustion air outlet 23 hole and a post-stage/primary combustion air outlet 24. The valves are controlled by a mutual actuating member, operating arm 31, which may be moved linearly by the operator to instigate ignition, low flame, high flame or an extinguished condition. Preferably, the assembly is equipped with an inductor 43 to detect the presence of a flame at an ignition nozzle 41. The invention seeks to modify flame characteristics by altering the air to fuel ratio of combustion which determines whether complete or incomplete combustion occurs, this directly effects the flames colour.
Patent GB-2582544-A (GB)
Title: Covers for electrical appliances
Inventor: DEREK ALFRED WARD
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2019-03-14
Abstract: A fire proof cover for fitting into a wall or ceiling. The cover comprises an open side, formed from cloth material coated with an intumescent, and has a means for attaching to a wall or ceiling. The coating may be an LVR coating. The cover may include in one side 10 or top 12, a member (figure 2,22) for passing cabling through comprising an intumescent material. Screw receiving mounting brackets 16 may project inwards from the lower rim of the cover. One or more brackets may have an upturned end 20 with a through-hole. The cover may have a noise insulating lining made of sponge impregnated with an intumescent solution. The cover may be cylindrical, having a top 12 and sides 10 which are stitched together. An inwardly extending lip may seal against the abutting wall or ceiling surface. A second hood made of sponge may be placed inside the cover.
Patent GB-2582649-A (GB)
Title: Lifting apparatus supported by two wheel automatic guided vehicles
Inventor: ALEXANDER KOZLENOK
IPC: B66F11/00
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: A mobile lifting apparatus comprises a platform 103 having elongated lifting arms 111, 121 arranged in a crossed configuration with an arm hinge 131 at centre portions of the arms, allowing the arms to rotate in a crossed scissor manner when the platform is raised or lowered. The lower ends of the lift arms are coupled to separate automatic guided vehicles 117, 127 moving towards each other to raise the platform. The automatic guided vehicles move away from each other to lower the platform. One lifting arm has an upper end coupled to a slide moving in a track 126 on the platform lower surface. The hoisting apparatus can be supported by separate wheeled robot vehicles 117, 127 not rigidly coupled to each other, and controlled by a controller 191. A rotational coupling having a vertical rotational axis may be provided on a lower end of a lifting arm.
Patent GB-2584394-A (GB)
Title: An active airflow inhibiting apparatus
Inventor: NICHOLAS J P WIRTH
IPC: F24F13/26
Filed: 2019-04-30
Abstract: An airflow inhibiting apparatus 10 comprises a structure 20 positioned adjacent an access entranceway 4, 6 of a building (2, fig 1). The structure has at least one plenum chamber 18 and first 24a and second 24b outlet slots coupled to the at least one plenum chamber. A fan 20a, 20b supplies an airflow to the plenum chamber(s), and in a first mode supplies a jet of air from the first slot away from the entranceway and in a second mode supplies a jet of air from the second slot towards the entranceway. The first and second slots may be coupled to the plenum chamber(s) via respective first 28a and second 28b curved passageways, and first 30a and second 30b valves between the plenum chamber(s) and slots control the modes of operation. The structure may form an archway and comprise an inclined Coanda surface 26 with the slots spaced from one another along the surface, and may have a triangular cross section. A controller 32 controls the jet of air from the slots and along with an airflow sensor(s) provided at different vertical positions of the entranceway provides a differential pressure across the structure.
Patent GB-2574992-A (GB)
Title: Mills with swarf disposal in wellbores
Inventor: DANIEL HART
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2018-02-27
Abstract: A milling apparatus for cutting a tubular in a wellbore includes a cutting element on a tool body configured to cut the tubular in a wellbore when the cutting element is activated when the tool is moving upward inside the tubular. The cutting element cuts the tubular to form cuttings that fall into an annulus between the tubular and the wellbore. An agitator below the cutting element agitates the cuttings in the annulus to aid the cuttings to move from the annulus into the wellbore below the milling apparatus.
Patent GB-2589123-A (GB)
Title: Reeling/lifting device
Inventor: EWART RICHARDSON
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 2019-11-21
Abstract: A reeling/lifting device for the controlled coiling and uncoiling of a cable having a first end 2a that is fixed and a second end 2b that is movable relative to the first end, the cable being unbroken between its first and second ends. The reeling device has a first fixed reel 3 and second reel 4 which is coaxial with the first reel and is rotatable about the axis; the reels may have helical grooves to receive the cable. A first cable guide 5 may be provided between the reels which may have an arm 6 to rotate the guide around the reels and rotation of the guide may also cause axial movement. The movement of the second reel may be proportional to the movement of the first guide. A second guide (11 fig.1) may guide the cable on or off the second reel.
Patent GB-2581005-A (GB)
Title: Checkweigher and method for verifying a dynamic weight
Inventor: COLIN MAHER
IPC: G01G23/01
Filed: 2019-11-28
Abstract: A checkweigher 1 for continuous weighing of moving products 3comprises at least one transport device 4 with a load cell connected to transport device 4 in weighing region 5. The checkweigher is in wireless or wired communication with a static balance 2 via interface 7. The static balance 2 may verify at least one dynamically determined weight value of the checkweigher 1, verification may be during running operation of checkweigher 1 and checkweigher 1 may discharge weighed product 3 via conveyer 6 and supply this to static balance 2. Also provided is a method for verifying a dynamically determined weight of a product by determining the product weight with a checkweigher and verifying the determined weight with a static balance 2. The statically determined weight may be forwarded via a wired or wireless communication to checkweigher 1 via interface 7. The checkweigher may calculate a deviation between dynamically and statically determined weights for a dynamic correction value, said correction value may be altered by statically weighing a second product.
Patent GB-2592347-A (GB)
Title: Self-fastening device
Inventor: ELLIOTT BARTON
IPC: A43C11/20
Filed: 2020-01-15
Abstract: A self-fastening device is suitable for footwear (99, Fig. 1) or clothing such as a belt. The device comprises an elongated fastening member 3, an electroactive element 13 for contracting the fastening member, an electric power supply 15, and a switch. The electroactive element may be an active polymer (EAP) adapted to contract and/or deform upon the passage of an electrical current though it. The fastening means may be on the front upper part of the shoe and the electroactive element may be activated upon the insertion of a user’s heel into the shoe, causing the tightening of the upper part to secure and conform with the user’s foot. The power source may be a battery that may be charged by haptic or solar energy, or by removal of the battery for re-charging. The battery may by linked to piezoelectric pad 16 in the sole of the shoe. The device may comprise a flexed printed circuit board (PCB). The electronic components may be integral with the sole and incorporated into an injection moulded heel counter with a silicone covering. The fastening member may comprise bands or strips and may be perforated.
Patent GB-2592219-A (GB)
Title: Breakdown voltage detection
Inventor: Alexander zimmer
IPC: H01L31/107
Filed: 2020-02-19
Abstract: A semiconductor device, such as a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD), comprises: a substrate; a sensor device 6 having an optical active region 8 comprising a pn-junction and configured to apply a reverse bias voltage to the pn-junction; and an emitter 10 adjacent to the optical active region to provide charge carriers to the optical active region to trigger breakdown of the pn-junction when a reverse bias voltage is equal to or greater than the breakdown voltage. The emitter may include heavily doped regions 10a, 10b and may be separated from the optical active region by shallow trench insulation (STI) 12. The sensor may include a peripheral region with a plurality of emitters (figure 3b). In use, a first reverse bias voltage is applied to the pn junction, a second reverse bias voltage is applied to the emitter, current output is measured to detect breakdown of the pn junction, and the breakdown voltage is determined from the first reverse bias voltage.
Patent GB-2583178-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable battery jump starting device with control switch backlight system
Inventor: JONATHAN LEWIS NOOK
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2018-09-05
Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a control switch backlight system. The control switch backlight system is configured to assist a user viewing the selectable positions of the control switch for selecting a particular 12V or 24V operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device in day light, sunshine, low light, and darkness.
Patent GB-2592442-A (GB)
Title: Coupling element for an article of furniture
Inventor: SEAN PHILLIPS
IPC: F16B13/02
Filed: 2020-02-28
Abstract: A coupling element, such as a dowel, comprises at least one coupling member 2 having a first end 4 and a second end 6, wherein the coupling member 2 has a flat face 8 on a first side. At least one barb 10 extends from the flat face 8 to hinder or prevent the removal of the coupling element from a bore in a surface of a first article into which the coupling member 2 has been inserted from the first end 4. The flat face 8 may have a plurality of barbs 10. There may be a curved face 12 on a second side opposite the first side which may comprise a second set of barbs 14 or a plurality of ridges or projections.
Patent GB-2593477-A (GB)
Title: Pulse generator
Inventor: Steven Dixon
IPC: G01N29/34
Filed: 2020-03-24
Abstract: The pulse generator 1 is configured to output a drive signal 4 causing a transmitting transducer 7 to emit a pulsed sound wave 8 having a first time duration tP. When received by a receiving transducer 11 the pulse generator is configured to to generate an electrical response signal 12 having a second time duration tR. shorter than the first time duration (figs 2 to 5). This approach is said to avoid the problems of mechanical reverberation in the transmitting transducer 7. The drive signal 4 may comprise multiple pulses that may be in anti-phase. The acoustic pulses may be reflected from or transmitted through the object under inspection (figs 8 to 10).
Patent GB-2593720-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat
Inventor: GEORGE KARL SCHOLZ
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2020-03-31
Abstract: A seat for a vehicle, comprising a base 102, a seat cover 110, and a moving mechanism 112, such as a hinge, connected to the seat cover and configured to selectively expose a first stepping surface 116 and a second seating surface 118 of the seat over the base. The seat cover is arranged to pivotable relative to the base about an axis that is disposed towards the rear of the base, in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the seat.
Patent GB-2593903-A (GB)
Title: Cubicle Lock and Hinge
Inventor: Rolf McMullan
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 2020-04-07
Abstract: A locking mechanism 100 for a door assembly 110 comprising a movable locking portion 120 having a first, a second and an intermediate position between the first and second, a stop portion 140 configured to block movement of the locking portion from the intermediate to the second position when engaged, and an emergency release 160 configured to disengage the stop portion. The locking mechanism allows the door to be locked and unlocked in normal use, and to be opened outwards in an emergency. Preferably the locking portion comprises a tongue 126 having a vertical axis of rotation, and the emergency release comprises a pullcord 166. Further disclosed is a hinge mechanism (200, fig 7) comprising a first and a second hinge portion (210, 220 fig 7) pivotable relative to one another and a damper (228, fig 7), wherein the first portion comprises an eccentric cam surface (218, fig 7) and the second portion comprises the damper, wherein the damper rises upon the cam surface as the portions pivot.
Patent GB-2604844-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for assessing the performance of platform mounted antennas
Inventor: PHILIP MELVYNE STEPHEN ROSS
IPC: G01R29/10
Filed: 2020-07-09
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the performance of an antenna 14 comprises: a signal generator 16 connected to the antenna14 mounted on a vehicle or platform 12; and an automated measurement system comprising a plurality of receive antennas, for example electric field strength probes 42, arranged in a distributed array relative to the test platform position. A data processor 46 is configured to control the operation of the signal generator 16, to measure the received signal strength at each receive antenna 42, and to generate an output to assess and optimise the performance of the platform mounted antenna. The apparatus is particularly suitable for assessing electronic countermeasure (ECM) performance. The vehicle may be mounted on a turntable 17 for the test. A reference vehicle may be used to obtain reference values for comparison. A single receive antenna 18 at longer range may also be provided to form a polar plot of gain.
Patent GB-2583321-A (GB)
Title: Shock-absorbing device
Inventor: HISASHI NAKASONE
IPC: F16F7/00
Filed: 2016-05-11
Abstract: A shock absorber for dampening impact of vehicle interior parts, such as glove box lids, having a case 20, a shock-absorbing member 40, a spring 60, and a retaining mechanism which interlocks the case 20 and the shock-absorber 40, preventing the shock-absorber 40 from detaching. The retaining mechanism is in form of a plurality of claws 47 on the shock-absorber 40, engaged to an enlarged portion 24 on the end of shaft 23 of the case 20. The shock-absorber may have an elastic cap 50 for being in contact with, for example the glove box lid. The shock-absorber 40 is formed of an inner 41 and an outer cylinder 43, the claws 47 being at the end of the inner cylinder 41. The inner cylinder 41 is guided by the shaft 23, and the outer cylinder 43 is guided by the circumferential wall 24b of the case 20.
Patent GB-2584969-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid heat exchanger structures
Inventor: Matthew Donovan
IPC: F28F21/08
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A heat exchanger structure 100 comprising an additively manufactured header 101 defining a plurality of fluid channels and an opening 101a; and a corrugated core 107 defining a flow channel and having a wall thickness of less than or equal to 0.004 inches (0.1 mm), wherein the flow channels are disposed in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid channels. Preferably, the corrugated core is non-additively manufactured.
Patent GB-2590114-A (GB)
Title: Welding information providing apparatus with function of sensing environment
Inventor: MOON YOUNG HUH
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2020-09-10
Abstract: Welding information apparatus, e.g. welding mask, has at least one camera 110, light sensor (140, fig 3), and environment unit 182 which can detect welding environment information, such as video footage from behind or to the side of the welder. A processor can project synthesised composite welding images onto the display screen (130, figure 3) facing the user. The welder’s eyes can be protected by viewing the welding operation, via front facing camera 110 and the display screen, possibly stereoscopically, along with other welding data. A welding torch may detect welding temperature, direction, slope, speed and distance. Other sensors include thermal imaging camera; proximity, noise, video, ultrasonic, RF, illuminance, acceleration, gyro, pressure, and gravity sensors. Notifications may include lights, vibrations and messages, e.g., regarding dangerous temperatures, current or voltage. Environment imaging camera module (184, figure 7) may be detachable. Welding glasses or goggles may be used. Medical uses are discussed.
Patent GB-2599112-A (GB)
Title: Foundry filter and a method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: KASSIM ALI JUMA
IPC: B22D43/00
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A foundry filter 100 for filtering molten metal, the filter comprising: a porous ceramic filter structure 101 comprising a plurality of pores 101p for filtering molten metal, wherein the porous ceramic filter structure further comprises a plurality of through holes 102. Also disclosed is a method of producing said filter by producing a plurality of through holes in a porous filter structure, impregnating the structure with ceramic material to form a precursor, and firing the precursor. An alternative method of production comprises 3D printing a precursor porous ceramic filter structure comprising a plurality of pores and a plurality of through holes using a 3D ceramic printer, followed by firing the precursor. The filter is preferably a ceramic foam foundry filter. The diameter of at least some of the through holes may be between 15-20% of the thickness of the filter. The filter preferably has 5-15 pores per inch.
Patent GB-2586397-A (GB)
Title: Enclosed module for a downhole system
Inventor: VOLKER PETERS
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2019-03-04
Abstract: A device for measuring a parameter of interest downhole, includes a downhole component configured to be disposed in a borehole formed in an earth formation, and at least one module configured to be removably connected to the downhole component. The at least one module at least partially encloses a sensor configured to measure the parameter of interest. The at least one module at least partially encloses a communication device for wireless communication.
Patent GB-2591851-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: AMIR REZAI
IPC: B33Y70/10
Filed: 2020-11-26
Abstract: A method of providing a filament for fused filament fabrication (FFF) comprises arranging a first set of reinforcement fibres 100, including a first reinforcement fibre 100A; forming a first discontinuity 110A of a first set of discontinuities 110 in the first reinforcement fibre, by laser ablating, cutting, punching and/or water jetting; arranging the fibres in a planar arrangement, surrounding the first set of reinforcement fibres, at least in part, with a first polymeric composition by pultrusion. Preferably, the reinforcement fibres are axially aligned in a planar arrangement in a jig. A filament for fused filament fabrication and a method for fabricating an article by fused filament fabrication are further provided. The formation of discontinuities attenuates a mechanical property – such as tensile strength and/or stiffness – of the first set of reinforcement fibres such that manipulation quality issues and pull out of fibres are reduced to allow articles having complex shapes to be fabricated by FFF whilst improving mechanical properties of the articles due to a relatively higher volume fraction of fibres compared to conventional filaments. A method is also provided, depositing the filament in an arc having a radius in a range from 0.5 mm to 20 mm.