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Patent GB-2500112-A (GB)
Title: A tuneable filter with detuning arm
Inventor: MOBBS CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: H01P1/207
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: A tuneable filter comprising at least one resonator body comprising: a resonant cavity defined by an electrically conducting cavity wall, the cavity wall comprising a grounding face 6, a capacitive face 5 and a surrounding wall 7 extending therebetween; a resonator 8 within the cavity; and a detuning arm 10 arranged within the cavity substantially parallel to the capacitive face, the detuning arm being adapted to rotate in a plane substantially parallel to the capacitive face about a detuning axis. Aspects of the invention include: the detuning arm is a disk, rod or plate; a tuning screw 14 at least partially arranged within the cavity; a motor 11, preferably a stepper motor, arranged outside the cavity and connected to the detuning arm; the resonator is an electrically conducting resonator. The tuneable filter can function as a bandstop or bandpass filter or as a highpass or lowpass filter over different frequency ranges depending on the position of the tuning arm with respect to the resonator. By rotating the tuning arm one can simply and reliably change the frequency range blocked by the filter.
Patent GB-2503335-A (GB)
Title: Post event alarm analysis in CCTV and security systems
Inventor: SUNDAR DEEPAK M
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A method is provided for analyzing a security event. The method includes the steps of: detecting a plurality of events within a secured area via sensors that have been activated within a predetermined time period of one another, wherein at least one of the plurality of events is an alarm event; ordering the events based upon a reporting time of each event; and displaying a map showing the activated sensors within the secured area along with a potential route of an intruder traveling among the locations of the activated sensors based on the time of each event. The predetermined time period may comprise a time for an intruder to walk between the respective locations of the activated sensors. The sensors may include intrusion sensors such as door or window switches, PIR motion detectors, or cameras arranged to detect motion in their field of view.
Patent GB-2516877-A (GB)
Title: Intake throttle valve check
Inventor: RIEMAN JEFFREY W
IPC: G01M15/02
Filed: 2013-08-02
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus 20 or method for use in an internal combustion engine in order to check the physical functionality of an intake throttle valve having a throttle blade, wherein the internal combustion engine has an air intake duct and the throttle blade controls an air flow through the air intake duct. The apparatus 20 comprising a control module 22 configured to access 10 a threshold indicative for the presence of the throttle blade, ascertain 12, whether the intake throttle valve is controlled to be in a closed position, in response thereto, detect 14 an intake pressure of the air intake duct, compare 16 the intake pressure with the threshold, and provide 18 an information indicative of the result of comparing. The invention makes a proper determination of whether the throttle flap of the intake valve is present and is based on the finding that the throttle blade can be forgotten during installation or be removed from the throttle valve.
Patent GB-2510026-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing a warning to indicate unintentional driver clutch actuation
Inventor: GURUSAMY SURESHKUMAR
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2013-11-07
Abstract: A vehicle having a clutch pedal (14, fig 1) via which the clutch is adjustable by the driver 16 between at least one engaged state and at least one disengaged state, the method comprising: providing a signal characterizing the position of the accelerator pedal (10, fig 1); providing a second signal characterizing the state of the clutch; providing a third signal characterizing a slippage between the input and output shafts of the clutch; outputting at least one warning signal 30, in dependency of the first signal, the second signal and the third signal to indicate an unintentional clutch actuation caused by the driver. The warning may be issued if the slippage is below 10%, preferably 6% for a predetermined period of time, preferably at least 30 seconds and if the accelerator pedal is in a position different from the idle position effecting idling of the engine.
Patent GB-2522674-A (GB)
Title: Amp mounted guitar rack
Inventor: HARRIS MATTHEW PETER
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2014-02-01
Abstract: A guitar rack comprises a hook at one end of an arm and a claw at the other. The unit hooks under the handle 2 of the amp 1 and has an arm 4 running across the top of the amp to the side where the rack section is located. The rack section 5 is like a conventional guitar rack commonly used in music shop displays where the guitar hangs by its headstock. The downwards force of the guitar pulls upwards on the amp handle and secures it in place. Preferably constructed from steel or strong plastic and featuring an extendable arm section for various size amps. Possible variations include a unit accommodating two guitars back to back, and a karabiner style gate clip on the hook. Arms 6 extending to the sides of the rack provide extra stability.
Patent GB-2512719-A (GB)
Title: Integrated reference vacuum pressure sensor with atomic layer deposition coated input port
Inventor: BROWN GREGORY C
IPC: G01L19/06
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: The device comprises a housing with an input port 102 for media to enter; a substrate 122 and a stress isolation pedestal 124. A channel 108 extends through the substrate and the stress isolation pedestal and a conductive trace 112 is embedded within the stress isolation pedestal. The stress isolation pedestal and substrate surfaces exposed to the channel are coated with an ALD layer, which protects the sensor from the possible corrosive effects of the environment. A sensor die 106 comprising a pressure sensing diaphragm 105 has one side of the diaphragm exposed to the channel and the other side comprises an integrated circuit. A via extends through the sensor die to electrically connect the integrated circuitry to the trace 112. A vacuum reference cover 120 having a recess is hermetically bonded to the stress isolation member and the sensor die is arranged in the recess.
Patent GB-2513702-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for automatic and semi-automatic geometric and geographic feature extraction
Inventor: BAKER ANTHONY W
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating detecting features in sensor data are described. One example method implemented by a computing device includes receiving a first set of sensor data 402 about a geographical region, and generating a second set of sensor data. The first set of sensor data includes data in a plurality of bands. The second set of sensor data is generated by receiving a first input designating a first sub-region 404 of the geographical region, and determining a single band monochromatic representation of at least a portion of the first set of sensor data associated with the first sub-region. The plural band data may be red/green/blue (RGB), multispectral, hyperspectral, LiDAR and/or radar data. The system may determine a normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). A threshold selected from a histogram may be used to assign values representing black and white pixels.
Patent GB-2509458-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable downlighter
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES WAUGH
IPC: B60Q1/32
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: A vehicle or trailer side marker and/or downlight (10) comprising a casing or housing (1) and adjustable mounting (4, 5) an internal reflector an internal baffle or shield a light source a lens or diffuser cover to allow adjustment of beam orientation, direction or angular spread to determine ground spread and beam upper margin limits so as not to dazzle others.
Patent GB-2529800-A (GB)
Title: System and method for storage and display of pictures
Inventor: EVANS MARK
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A method of creating, storing and displaying images comprises capturing a series of digital images and associating a unique code with each image as it is captured. Each image is uploaded together with its unique code to a remote server via the internet. If the internet is available the image and code are uploaded immediately, otherwise the image and its unique code are stored locally until an internet connection is available. The images and codes are stored as a gallery on the server for viewing by one or more remote viewing devices, or display devices, such as a computer, tablet or smartphone. The images may be captured by one or more image capture devices, such as a camera or smartphone, each of which include wireless communication means for communication with the internet. The image capture device may also operate as the viewing device. The image capture device may include a local wireless communication means for communicating with a local printer.
Patent GB-2529167-A (GB)
Title: Dual function pneumatic valve system
Inventor: GLASS CLIVE
IPC: F41B11/73
Filed: 2014-08-11
Abstract: A method for the firing of air powered projectile launchers whereby explosive decompression of a charge of gas at high pressure is brought about by the use of a piston valve which then acts sequentially and absorbs a proportion of the recoil force that is generated in order to reduce the recoil of the device being fired.
Patent GB-2527859-A (GB)
Title: Evaluation of polynomials with floating-point components
Inventor: DRANE THEO ALAN
IPC: G06F7/483
Filed: 2014-09-08
Abstract: Identifying whether a polynomial is accurately evaluable using floating point is based on looking at its zero conditions. When met, the polynomial has an allowable variety (302) defined by sub varieties, each for a zero condition. The input domain is then partitioned into sub-domains around sub-varieties (306). Minimum precisions for accurate floating-point polynomial evaluation are determined according to input location within sub domains: inputs away from sub varieties (i.e. away from the zeros) require lower precision than inputs approaching sub-varieties. Far away inputs identify sub-sets where basic floating point implementation is used (308). For inputs closer to zeros, polynomial dominant terms (310) are used to determine whether there is a precision for accurate floating-point polynomial evaluation (314) by repeating the allowable variety check 302 for the terms (312). The precisions identified in 308, 314 allow accurate floating-point polynomial implementations (e.g. relative bounded error less than one) without degrading performance in time and power consumption.
Patent GB-2522509-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for a motor vehicle
Inventor: LABBE KLAUS
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: A vehicle hinge having hinge arm 22, for mounting to a bonnet/hood or flap, pivotally mounted to a basic part 21 about axis 24. Basic part 21 having a fastening portion 25 for mounting the hinge to a vehicle support/chassis and an additional mounting bracket 26 for connecting to an outer panel/fender; the mounting bracket axially offset from the fastening portion. Preferably the fastening plate 25 lies in the vertical plane and includes a cutout 35 in the plate. Preferably mounting bracket/flange lies in the vertical plane and is perpendicular to the fastening portion. Adjustability may be provided in the fastening points.
Patent GB-2523237-A (GB)
Title: Data communications performance monitoring
Inventor: ABDULNOUR MOHAMED FAKKAR
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: Monitoring data communications performance over at least a portion of a network having a plurality of end-user terminals for accessing services over the network. In a training phase, parameter data indicative of data communications performance is retrieved from a set of terminals. In a modelling phase, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is applied to the retrieved data to determine the principal component directions of variation. One or more models of data communications performance are then generated for that network portion in terms of one or more value ranges in a projection of the retrieved parameter data into a coordinate system defined by two or more of the determined principal components. In a monitoring phase. the same parameters are retrieved from a selected terminal served by the same network portion and projected into the coordinate system of the generated models to expose any significantly divergent behaviour, potentially indicative of a fault condition, which generates an alert.
Patent GB-2517633-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppression systems, devices, and methods
Inventor: LIVCHAK ANDREY V
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for determining whether a fire condition exists based on a status of a cooking appliance, and systems, devices, and methods for controlling an exhaust air flow rate in an exhaust air ventilation system based on the status of the cooking appliance. At least one sensor type generating a predefined signal is used to detect fire condition and appliance cooking state, the predefined signal being applied to a controller which differentiates, responsively the predefined signal, in combination with other sensor signals, at least two cooking states each of the cooking states corresponding to at least two exhaust flow rates which the controller implements in response to the controller's differentiation of the two states and which predefined signal is simultaneously used to differentiate a fire condition, in response to the differentiation of which, the same controller activates a fire suppression mechanism.
Patent GB-2522790-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: PARKER RICHARD
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a valve assembly 100 for a drinking cup. The valve assembly comprises a first valve portion (130, figure 10b) having a fluid outlet 131, and a second valve portion (120, figure 10c) with a flexible diaphragm 122 having a blocking portion movable from a closed to an open position. A conduit extends from the inlet to the outlet with at least one bend providing fluid flow that at least indirectly impinges the diaphragm. The second valve portion (120, figure 10c) may further comprise one or more apertures 124 that form a fluid flow path to the outlet 131 when the blocking portion is in an open position. The blocking portion may flex in the same direction as fluid flowing through the liquid outlet, making it easier for a user to break the seal when using the drinking cup. Another invention has a supporting frame dividing the flexible diaphragm into portions and a movable valve base with independent tension. A further invention has two arms each with valves and apertures that fold together to form a fluid path between the apertures.
Patent GB-2526393-A (GB)
Title: A slide or surface design layer and a light panel with angel tape
Inventor: CLAIRE JULIE
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: A shade 200 for a light source of a light panel 100 is provided in the form of a masking film to produce a uniform intensity of light across the face of the light panel. This solves the problem of alternating bright and dark areas on an illuminated face of a pane of a light panel that is used in the field of decorative lighting.
Patent GB-2535189-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated quad copter landing skids
Inventor: JOHN HOWELLS
IPC: B64C25/52
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: A quadcopter (not shown) is fitted with a plurality of landing legs or skids. The skids may be moulded from a resilient material such as polyurethane and may be affixed to the body of the aircraft via fixing screws. The skids or runners may have clear sections and may reflect or trap light shining from lights fitted to the body of the aircraft. Other parts of the legs may have an opaque finish and may channel light to ends of the skids. Illuminating the skids is intended to make night time landing of the quadcopter easier. The skids may be wider than the body of the aircraft in order to provide a more stable landing. The skids may flex to absorb shocks when landing.
Patent GB-2526666-A (GB)
Title: Security monitoring apparatus and method using correlation coefficient variation pattern of sound field spectrum
Inventor: PARK KANG-HO
IPC: G08B19/00
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A security monitoring means including a sound generator 110 outputting a multi-tone sound wave, comprised of a linear sum of sine waves having a plurality of frequency components, inside a monitored area. The system also includes a receiver 120 to receive the sound wave, calculate and store sound field information and a processor 130 to compare reference sound field information with the currently measured sound field information according to frequency. If a variation has occurred the processor further analyses the data to distinguish at least two events among intrusion, motion and temperature variation situations on the basis of correlation between the reference sound field spectrum and consecutive sound field spectra where rapid or gradual variation may indicate one situation over another.
Patent GB-2540168-A (GB)
Title: Pipe lining apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTOS SOTIRIOUS HARITOU
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A pipe lining apparatus comprises a pipe liner 2 for insertion into a pipeline 1, a spacer layer 3 surrounding the liner 2 and configured to provide an interstitial space between the outer wall of the liner 2 and the inner wall 1b of the pipeline, and a termination 4 attachable to the liner 2 and configured to seal against the end face(s) of the pipeline; the termination also comprising a port (6, Fig 3a) for providing a fluid pathway to the interstitial space. A vacuum system 7 attachable to the fluid pathway is also taught; the system 7 comprising means to apply a vacuum to the interstitial space and monitoring means for monitoring the condition of the vacuum. The provision of the vacuum between the pipeline 1 and the liner 2 serving two functions. Firstly, it provides a leak detection system. If there is a failure in the structural integrity of either the pipeline 1 or the liner 2 the vacuum will fail, prompting the monitoring system 7 to provide an alarm. Secondly, it significantly reduces the opportunity for corrosive condensate to form on the inner surface 1b of the pipeline and the outer surface of the liner 2.
Patent GB-2524214-A (GB)
Title: Distributed system
Inventor: WISEMAN RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2014-01-28
Abstract: A distributed system is disclosed in which one or more servers respond to requests for content including hyperlinks. Hyperlinks provide an interactive visual manifestation of an underlying reference to a resource. By using a graphical user interface provided by the device, a user is able to select a hyperlink, and thereby control the device to obtain the resource to which the underlying reference refers. However, if a user selects a hyperlink and the device is unable to follow the underlying reference to obtain the resource, user disappointment results. By arranging the server, on providing visual content including one or more hyperlinks, to attempt (212) to follow the references underlying the hyperlinks, and to alter (216) the appearance of any hyperlink for which the underlying reference could not be followed, users are alerted to the likelihood that selecting the hyperlink will not lead to them obtaining the resource. In this way, user disappointment is avoided. The technique is of particular utility to web-site administrators.
Patent GB-2542159-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, system and method for monitoring volume of beverage dispensed from a tap
Inventor: Ranjit Dudrah
IPC: G01F13/00
Filed: 2015-09-09
Abstract: A beverage dispensing unit 1 for a tap 2 having a sensor 5, which may be a tilt sensor positioned in the handle, for monitoring the position of the handle. The sensor 5 detects and outputs a signal when the tap is opened and closed and monitors for how long the tap remains open. The sensor may detect when the handle passes a threshold tilt angle. The output signals are triggered by a transition between open to closed and closed to open positions. The sensing module may be powered by a battery or alternatively via an external port. The sensing module may also comprise a wired or wireless communication means. The power source and communication means may share an external port. In another embodiment the time of each opening, closing and duration of opening of tap 2 are logged and an estimate of the volume of beverage dispensed is computed.
Patent GB-2542803-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell sub-assembly
Inventor: ANTONY RICHARD WILSON
IPC: H01M8/1004
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: A fuel cell sub-assembly 100 comprises (i) a gasket 101 comprising a peripheral seal 102 for a fuel cell assembly, the peripheral seal defining a central aperture 103 of the gasket; and (ii) a gas diffusion layer (GDL) 104 for providing diffused gases to a proton exchange membrane (503, fig 5) of a fuel cell, the GDL 104 being located within the central aperture. An inside facing surface 107 of the peripheral seal of the gasket is welded to a corresponding outward facing surface 108 of the GDL 104 at one or more connection points 105, 106. By only connecting the gasket 101 and GDL 104 at selected points around the periphery, it may be possible for these parts to be uniformly spaced by a predetermined spacing w to form a channel or gallery to allow oxidant or fuel introduced into the fuel cell assembly to flow around the GDL 104 and permeate into it from multiple sides 112, 113, 114. The gasket 101 and GDL 104 may be joined by ultrasonic or laser welding. Preferably, the GDL 104 is thicker than the gasket 101 (best seen in figures 2 and 3), and the materials co-mingle at the welding interface.
Patent GB-2542843-A (GB)
Title: Inductive position detector
Inventor: Christopher Whitmore
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2015-10-01
Abstract: An inductive position detector (10) includes a first elongate scale member (12) with a longitudinal axis and a periodically varying dimension perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a second member (14) movable relative to the first member (12) along the longitudinal axis. The first member (12) includes a plurality of magnetic material elements such as steel balls (24). The second member (14) comprises first and second transducers arranged in fixed spaced relation in a direction along the longitudinal axis, each transducer having induction means, detection means, and magnet sensing means, for example transmission and pick-up coils and hall effect sensors. At least one magnetic bar (42) is arranged alongside the first elongate member (12), and each magnet (42) spans the connection between a pair of adjacentsegments (16).
Patent GB-2543340-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive sensor apparatus and methods
Inventor: STEPHEN WILLIAM ROBERTS
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: This application is for a capacitive touch screen 200 that is designed to provide added functionality to a touch screen. The apparatus has a host component 204, or cpu, and a touch panel module 204. The touch panel module is composed of a sensor element 222 and a sensor controller 220 and the host component is composed of a host controller 210 and host functionality 214. The power supply is 212 is connected to the host controller and capacitance measurement circuit 240. The host controller is connected to the touch panel via a galvanic isolator 230, or transformer, which isolates the touch panel module from the ground, or earth. The capacitance measurement circuit is coupled to the touch panel ground via a capacitance measurement channel 242. This allows the capacitance measurement circuit to the measure an indication of the capacitance associated with the power supply line and generate a signal which is outputted to the host controller via a capacitance measurement circuit output channel 244.