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Patent GB-2514651-A (GB)
Title: Load transport apparatus
Inventor: DEERY JOHN
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A mobile load transport apparatus 10 comprising a chassis 12, a load support structure 16 pivotably coupled to the chassis 12. An actuator 20 for actuating the load support structure 16 between a loading/unloading state and a transport state (Figure 2) . In the loading/unloading state the load support structure 16 adopts a relatively upright position with respect to the chassis 12 and in the transport state the load support structure 16 adopts a relatively reclined position with respect to the chassis 12. At least one stabilising device 22 may be provided and is operable into and out of a deployed state in which it projects from the chassis 12 and engages with a ground surface. The stabilising device(s) 22 may be longitudinally extendable and may include an extendable / retractable foot 24 foe engaging the ground. Preferably the actuator 20 is powered and may be operated via a hydraulic system which may involve a manual hydraulic pump.
Patent GB-2526525-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensing systems
Inventor: SMITH EUAN
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: An optical touch sensing system comprises a touch sensor light source to project light above a surface, an optical touch sensor to capture a touch sense signal from a region above said surface, a pen to optically respond to said projected light, and a touch processing system comprising a signal processor. The signal processor identifies a lateral location of the pen on the surface from the optical response. The signal processor comprises a wireless communication system to send a wireless message to the pen, and the pen comprises an electronic controller coupled to a receiver to receive the wireless message from the signal processor. The projected light may be encoded to send the message to the pen. A brightness of the projected light may be modulated to define bright, touch detecting intervals and intervening intervals. The message may be encoded in the bright intervals or in the intervening intervals. The message may comprise an instruction to the pen to perform an action. The instruction may comprise a pen identity instruction. The projected light may define a touch sheet about the surface.
Patent GB-2515430-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide assembly
Inventor: PRIVETT JASON
IPC: H01P1/04
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A waveguide adapter assembly for coupling a waveguide to an apparatus is provided, the assembly comprising a waveguide adapter having an adapter body, the adapter body having a first end and a second end, the adapter body further having a cavity therein, the cavity having a first opening in the first end for receiving an end portion of a waveguide and a second opening in the second end for communicating with a corresponding opening in the apparatus, the second end having a mating face around the second opening for mating with a corresponding surface of the apparatus; and a flange assembly having a first end, and a second end for connecting to the apparatus, the flange assembly having a bore therethrough for receiving the waveguide adaptor. In a further arrangement, the adapter assembly comprises an adapter body for receiving an end portion of a waveguide and for connecting to the apparatus; and means for biasing the adapter body into contact with a mating surface of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2530815-A (GB)
Title: Filter element and filter unit
Inventor: GEIGER GUENTHER
IPC: B01D29/39
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A filter element 1 comprises a carrier element 2 being permeable to fluid and having a support surface 4 having a surface area increasing contour 11. A filter medium is deposited onto the support surface 4 and forms a filter layer 3 adopted to the surface area increasing contour 11. The carrier element may be a screen, mesh or an open porous polyolefin or glass body. The filter medium may comprise at least cellulose or glass fibres or active carbon or resins. The filter element may be assembled to a filter unit where a plurality of the filter elements may be consecutively arranged along a longitudinal axis of a tube (202, Fig 8).
Patent GB-2533607-A (GB)
Title: Network elements, wireless communication system and methods therefor
Inventor: NEIL PHILIP PIERCY
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: Measurement reports from only those wireless communication units (109, 110) included in a preferred user list are used to automatically configure cell parameters such as a pilot channel transmission power level in an open access cell served by an access point (103). The preferred user list (107) may be created by monitoring wireless communication unit behaviour and assigning to the list those units which meet at least one pre-defined behavior criterion such as attachment frequency.
Patent GB-2535974-A (GB)
Title: A fixing alignment device
Inventor: JOHN MCLOUGHLIN
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: A device (1) is provided either as part of or for attachment to a component (2) for aligning a fixing for use in the connection of the component to a feature defined by a second component that is spaced from it at least initially or in use. The device (1) may be integrally formed with the component (2) or be separately manufactured for subsequent attachment to a component. The device (1) comprises a plurality of resilient fingers (9) that project from the periphery of a hole (5). Tips (10) of the fingers (9) lie on a circle having a diameter less than that of the hole (5).
Patent GB-2525712-A (GB)
Title: Power delivery and/or charging for electrical apparatus
Inventor: HOBBS TIMOTHY RICHARD
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A power assembly 2 located with an item of furniture comprises a charging module 6, which further comprises at least one USB socket 10 capable of supplying up to 100 watts of power at up to 20V DC to a connected apparatus and a means changing a mains AC power supply to provide a DC power supply to the USB socket 10. The assembly may include a housing 4 provided with means to allow attachment to an aperture or slot formed in the item of furniture. At least one further charging module may be present to provide an alternative charging option, which may be wireless. The charging module 6 or a cover of the housing 4 may be selectively movable with respect to the item of furniture between in-use and storage positions. Control means may be provided to allow data transfer between electrical items connected via respective USB sockets thereby allowing the assembly to act as a data hub. The control means may control the power provided at the sockets 10 in response to a signal received from the electrical items indicating a level of charge and/or power of charge required. The USB sockets may be of USB-C configuration.
Patent GB-2536202-A (GB)
Title: Cache dormant indication
Inventor: HÅKAN LARS-GORAN PERSSON
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: A data processing apparatus comprises a first agent generating a cache dormant indication when a cache is in a dormant state, and a second agent which issues cache maintenance requests for data stored in the first agents cache. In response to the cache dormant indication generated by the first agent, the second agent may suppress issuing cache maintenance requests for the first agents cache. The cache may be in the dormant state when the cache stores: no valid data, and there are no outstanding transactions; no dirty data; no valid data relevant to the second agent; and/or no valid data of at least one predetermined category. The cache may be in the dormant state when the cache is in a power saving state, and may indicate this by setting a flag in a storage location accessible to the second agent, and/or by asserting a hardware signal, and/or transmitting a message to the second agent. The cache maintenance requests may be snoop requests, clean requests to trigger dirty-data writeback from the cache to memory, and invalidate requests to invalidate data in the cache. The first and second agents may comprise the same processing device.
Patent GB-2528567-A (GB)
Title: Presenting user interface on a first device based on detection of a second device within a proximity to the first device
Inventor: KELSO SCOTT E
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2015-06-02
Abstract: A device 406 with a touch-enabled display determines that an input device 408 is within a proximity or threshold distance 410 to the display, and in response presents a user interface 404for providing input to the device at least in part based on manipulation of the input device. The user interface 404 may be removed from presentation on the display in response to a determination that the input device has been removed from the proximity of the display. The input device may be a stylus. The user interface may be for receiving handwriting or drawing input from the input device. The input device may be determined to be within a proximity of a predefined area of the display rather than the entire area of the display.
Patent GB-2539492-A (GB)
Title: Retainer for cable raceway
Inventor: ROY MACNAUGHTON
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2015-06-19
Abstract: A retainer assembly for a cable raceway 10 comprises a bridge member (15) configured to extend across the channels 12 of the raceway and to be retained there by one or more flexible cable ties 18. Retaining feet 16 are mounted on the bridge member and are movable downwards into the cable channels to retain wires or cables 100 therein. The retaining feet engage the bridge member with a ratchet mechanism which prevents reversal of their downward movement into the channel while the bridge member is in place. Projections (22, Fig 2) on the bottom of the bridge go into apertures (14, Fig 1) on the raceway to prevent transverse or longitudinal movement of the bridge. The cable tie may be integral with the bridge, see Fig 13.
Patent GB-2528821-A (GB)
Title: Algorithm for optimal ICD configuration using a coupled wellbore-reservoir model
Inventor: FILIPPOV ANDREY
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for improving production of an oil well. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes a system that includes at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions that when executed by the at least one processor performs operations for generating a model of a wellbore in a wellbore simulator. The at least one processor further executes an algorithm that determines optimal parameters for inflow control devices (ICD) along a horizontal portion of the wellbore. The determined optimal parameters of the inflow control devices would yield a substantially uniform approach of at least one of water and gas along the horizontal portion of the wellbore.
Patent GB-2545032-A (GB)
Title: Passive cooling of a molten salt reactor by radiation onto fins
Inventor: IAN RICHARD SCOTT
IPC: G21C15/18
Filed: 2015-12-06
Abstract: A nuclear reactor core may be housed within a reactor tank 1. A heat removal system may comprise separate ducts for incoming cold air 9 and outgoing hot air 8, separated by a dividing wall. The duct outlets may be provided with chimney structures to promote rising air flow. The divider may be provided with holes or perforations in the area below the core base to allow air to flow from the cold inlet through the divider holes into the hotter zone and exit via the chimneys. The reactor tank walls, the divider and or the void between the divider and the tank may be provided with means to promote heat transfer which may include fins, spirals or projections. The structure may be provided with an insulated concrete case 10. The passive cooling system also cools the concrete case and acts as an emergency cooling device for the core in the event of failure of the normal cooling system(s).
Patent GB-2546823-A (GB)
Title: Tool for installing a roller tappet in an internal combustion engine and relative method
Inventor: ANDREA PALMA
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 2016-01-29
Abstract: A tool 1 for installing a roller tappet 20 in a bore (130a, Fig. 8) of the cylinder head(130, Fig. 8) of an internal combustion engine (110, Fig. 1) comprising an elongated body 2 and a connection head 3 arranged at one end 2a of said elongated body and configured to be at least in part inserted into an opening 20a of the roller tappet 20, said tool 1 further comprising at least one reversible constraining element 15 of said connection head 3 to the roller tappet 20. The reversible constraining element 15 may be an O-ring. The arrangement aims to provide for more effective location and alignment of the roller tappet during installation.
Patent GB-2537963-A (GB)
Title: Electrical coupling unit
Inventor: RICHARD MELLOR
IPC: H01R13/64
Filed: 2016-02-24
Abstract: An electrical coupling unit comprising a connector 20, for push-fit connection to a mating electrical connector 20, has engagement formations 22, 22 permitting connection only when the connectors are rotationally aligned. A coaxial actuation sleeve 23 surrounds the connector 20 and backshell 21, is axially movable to effect the push-fit connection, and is operatively connected by one or more cam formations 29, 31a such that movement of the actuation sleeve is resisted by contact of the electrical connector 20 with the mating electrical connector 20 to produce rotation and bring alignment of the connectors, allowing the push-fit. There may be plural cam formations distributed circumferentially (not shown) and a second angled cam surface may allow axial movement conversion to rotation in another direction. Springs, possibly wave springs 27, 28, may be provided to cushion contact and/or engagement. The coupling unit may be used in testing an electronic engine controller (EEC).
Patent GB-2537981-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible playpen
Inventor: Andrew j horst
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2016-03-16
Abstract: A collapsible playpen 100 includes an upper frame assembly 102, four standing legs 104 and a bottom linkage assembly 106. The upper frame assembly has four sides 122, 124, which include a first and a second side opposite to each other that respectively have a first and a second coupling bracket 118, 120, and a third and a fourth side opposite to each other that are respectively contiguous to the first and second sides. The four standing legs have lower end portions respectively provided with a plurality of foot members 112. A first and a second standing leg are respectively coupled with the upper frame assembly via a first and a second leg linkage 146 that are assembled with the first coupling bracket, and a third and a fourth standing leg respectively coupled with the upper frame assembly via a third and a fourth leg linkage 146 that are assembled with the second coupling bracket. The bottom linkage assembly is connected with the foot members of the four standing legs. A playpen having a plurality of legs coupled with an upper frame, and a bottom linkage comprising a plurality of bar segments 110 and a central hub 108 housing is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2534082-A (GB)
Title: Rail for an architectural covering
Inventor: NICO DEKKER
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A rail, such as a head rail, for an architectural covering. The rail includes a housing having elongate walls extending along a length of the housing and defining therebetween a width of the housing. A drive shaft is rotatable about a drive axis extending along the length of the housing and is configured to wind and unwind lift cords of the architectural covering. A spring assist module, e.g. a spring motor has an output shaft rotatable about an output axis with rotation of the drive shaft. The spring motor is mounted in the housing with the output axis parallel to the drive axis, but offset from the drive axis with respect to the width of the housing and the output shaft is connected directly to the drive shaft for rotation therewith.
Patent GB-2541272-A (GB)
Title: On-demand activation of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag
Inventor: SCOTT DEBATES
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2016-06-10
Abstract: An RFID tag comprising an integrated circuit (IC) 104, an antenna 106 coupled to the IC, activation circuitry (302, Fig 3-3), and a detachable disable tab 314. The RFID tag is in an active state and responds to an interrogation signal when the disable tab is detached from the tag. The tag is inactive and does not respond to an interrogation signal when the disable tab is attached to the tag. The disable tab may impose a short-circuit link to ground 318 in the activation circuitry to prevent operation of the tag. The activation circuitry may also be connected to an operability pin 316 (reset/enable) of the IC. Alternatively the disable tab may be an insulated element keeping apart two sprung contacts in the activation circuitry that only link when the insulator is removed. Communication from the tag may contain information from either a timer (330, Fig 3-3) which starts on activation of the tag or a weight sensor (332, Fig 3-3). The disable tab may have an adhesive protector and make up a portion of a medical instrument or adhesive label.
Patent GB-2541513-A (GB)
Title: Rainscreen cladding apparatus
Inventor: Chris O'Kane
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: The bracket 100 has a foot 101 having a contact face, an attachment element 102 to attach the bracket to a cladding panel, intermediate rail or mount flange securable to the cladding panel, and an insulation layer 107 attached to the contact face of the foot to sit intermediate the foot and the external wall 204 or structural element (203,301), wherein the insulation layer has a thermal conductivity less than 0.09W/(m∙K). The layer may comprise a fibre or a silica aerogel having a fibre based coating. The thermal conductivity may be less than 0.05, 0.03 or between 0.02 to 0.025W/(m∙K). Adhesive may be located between the insulation layer and foot, and the attachment element may comprise a neck extending perpendicular to the foot. Both the foot and neck may be an aluminium. Thermally insulating flanges or washers may be use between securing bolts and the foot. Also disclosed is a building cladding assembly utilising the bracket.
Patent GB-2541789-A (GB)
Title: Touch device with enhanced protection effect thereon
Inventor: SHU-CHEN HSU
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2016-07-01
Abstract: A touch device with a touch assembly wherein there is at least one transparent protection layer 10 made from an anti-ultraviolet material, and ideally greater than or equal to 300µm I n thickness, formed on the touch assembly with a further transparent layer 20 ideally of reinforced glass formed on the protection layer(s). The touch assembly may have a display 30 and a touch sensing layer 40 and there may be a transparent substrate 50 formed between the display and touch sensing layer. A vacuumed, heat-insulating heat-shielding layer 60 may be formed between the substrate and touch sensing layer and have an insulation space 64 defined inside wherein an adhesive 62 is pasted around the perimeter of the heat-shielding layer. The insulation space may contain multiple dot spacers 61 which are evenly spaced apart and made of a transparent material. The transparent substrate may be formed by a glass substrate or a transparent and resilient material and the protection layer(s) may be formed by titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles or zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles.
Patent GB-2558185-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming golf club head assembly
Inventor: Matthew W Simone
IPC: B23K10/02
Filed: 2015-02-17
Abstract: A method of forming a golf club head assembly includes aligning a faceplate with a recess of a club head; welding the faceplate to the club head; then, after welding the faceplate, heating the club head and the faceplate to at least a solvus temperature of the faceplate for a predetermined amount of time; and then, after heating the club head and the faceplate, allowing the club head and the faceplate to air cool.
Patent GB-2554436-A (GB)
Title: Method for communicating data between a smart fuel injector and an ECU
Inventor: DAVID A MOSS
IPC: H03K17/687
Filed: 2016-09-27
Abstract: A method of communicating data between an Engine Control Unit (ECU) and a fuel injector including a microprocessor. The ECU is electrically connected to the injector via standard high-side and low-side lines for low and high side actuator drive circuits. Data is communicated along the high and/or low side lines by: firstly, in a first time slot B, switching on/activating either the low side or high side drive 9 to drive the voltage on the low, Rx:LO-SIDE, and high sides to either a nominally zero voltage or nominally high voltage state respectively; secondly in a second timeslot C, transmitting one bit of data comprising either a nominal 1 or 0 from said ECU to or from the injector, by either activating 12 or not activating either said high side or low side drive, to bring or keep the low and/or high side lines to either a high 6 or nominally zero 7 level depending on the bit transmitted; and repeating the steps to transmit further bits of data. There may be an initialisation pulse 8 in a first timeslot A.
Patent GB-2559985-A (GB)
Title: Support for flexible workpieces
Inventor: NEIL SHORT
IPC: B25B11/02
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A support member for flexible work pieces especially flexible electronics substrates such as flexible strips, the support comprises a planar support surface 7 having a horizontal clamping zone 25 to which a workpiece is secured by reduced pressure or a vacuum. The support member will comprise an internal cavity and a port for connection to the low pressure or vacuum source that is in fluid connection with the internal cavity. The support surface will have elongated recesses 30 that laterally extends across the support surface and defines an outer region 33 proximate the periphery of the clamping zone, and a central portion defining an inner region 31. The inner and outer regions have differing widths in which the outer region is narrower than the inner region such that in use, the pressure at the periphery of the clamping zone is lower than that at the central region of the clamping zone. The width of the inner region may be 2mm to 5mm, and the width of the outer region may be 0.5mm to 1mm.
Patent GB-2560005-A (GB)
Title: A spectacle mounting for a visor on a helmet
Inventor: ANDREW GREENE
IPC: G02C3/02
Filed: 2017-02-24
Abstract: Disclosed is an articulated mounting 100 for attaching spectacles 200 to the visor (300, figure 7C) of a helmet. The mounting comprises first and second arms 20,30 connected together by a first pivot 40A. A first end 21 of the first arm is connected by a second pivot 40B to a base 10 which is attached to the visor. A second end (32, figure 1B) of the second arm is connected by a third pivot 40C to a spectacle connector (90, figure 6A). A torsion spring 60 is provided on at least one pivot to assist with maintaining the spectacles in a configuration whereby they are in situ on a users face while the visor is displaced. A torsion spring may be included on the first and/or third pivots, and the first and second arms may include a recess for receiving a torsion spring. The second pivot may comprise a ball and socket joint, and at least one pivot may include a stopper to limit its range of movement. The base may be arcuate and may include an adhesive pad to secure the base to the visor. Also disclosed is a visor or helmet including the disclosed articulated mounting.