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Patent GB-2489863-A (GB)
Title: Indexing documents
Inventor: HOYT BRIAN KEITH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2010-12-10
Abstract: Provided are techniques for retrieving a document that includes for each page an area that is ignored by applications that process the document and that includes a different internal index set associated with each subset of pages of the document, wherein each different internal index set is associated with an area and stores indexes, and wherein each of the indexes consists of a name-value pair. Then, for each page in the document, it is determined whether the page is associated with an internal index set; and, in response to determining that the page is associated with an internal index set, one or more name-value pairs from the internal index set are extracted, wherein each of the one or more name-value pairs provides specific information about the document for use in identifying the document.
Patent GB-2506374-A (GB)
Title: A mannequin kit made of flexible sheets
Inventor: KAYNAMA ARASH
IPC: A47F8/00
Filed: 2012-09-27
Abstract: A mannequin kit for assembly into a representation of a human figure comprising a plurality of panels 101-111 of flexible sheet material wherein at least one edge of each panel 101-111 has connecting means for removably connecting panels 101-111 together such that when the panels 101-111 are connected they form a continuous compound curved surface or varying radii of curvature representative of a human anatomy wherein the configuration of the connecting means provided along the edge of a panel 101-111 varies in dependence on the radius of curvature of the surface. The connecting means may be integrally formed tabs and recesses which interlock and a locking barb may be provided. The space or size of the tabs may be varied. The panels 101-111 may be flat polypropylene plastic and the mannequin may be lit from within. Also disclosed is a stand for supporting the mannequin.
Patent GB-2496256-A (GB)
Title: Planetary gearing system for a wind turbine
Inventor: GIBBS PAUL JAMES
IPC: F03D11/02
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A power transmission system 10 for increasing the rotational speed from a rotor 6 of a wind turbine has a main shaft 16 configured to be driven by the rotor 6 about a main axis. It also has a support structure having at least one bearing supporting the main shaft for rotation about the main axis, a gearbox 25 having a gearbox housing 24,30 rigidly coupled to the support structure, a planet carrier 26 and a coupling member 50 connecting the planet carrier to the main shaft. The main shaft is associated with a set of teeth projecting radially outward, the planet carrier is associated with a set of teeth projecting radially inward and the coupling member comprises a radially inward projecting set of teeth and set of radially outward projecting teeth that engage with the set of teeth associated with the main shaft and planet carrier, respectively.
Patent GB-2497182-A (GB)
Title: A method for applying a zinc oxide coating to a substrate
Inventor: BADYAL JAS PAL SINGH
IPC: C01G9/02
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: A method for applying a zinc oxide coating to a substrate is disclosed which comprises the steps of applying a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle functionalised coating to the substrate; contacting the nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle functionalised coating with an agent comprising palladium(II) and/or platinum(II), resulting in a coating comprising complexed palladium(II) and/or platinum(II); reducing the complexed palladium(II) and/or platinum(II) in the coating to palladium(0) and/or platinum(0); and contacting the coating comprising complexed palladium(0) and/or platinum(0) with a zinc salt in the presence of a reducing agent under aqueous conditions to form a zinc oxide coating on the substrate.
Patent GB-2499074-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle body in vicinity of bonnet
Inventor: WOLFF STEFAN
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 2012-11-22
Abstract: A motor vehicle body comprises a front bonnet 1, a front window 8 rising out of a rear margin of the front bonnet 1 and a cross member 4 extending in width direction of the front window 8. A front flange (6 see fig 1) of the cross member 4 supports a front lower margin of the front window 8, a rear flange (5 see fig 1) being supported on a structural element 9 of the body, and a first intermediate piece 15 extends from an upper rear margin of the front flange (6) towards the rear flange (5). The rear flange (5) is widened towards the front by a second intermediate piece 14 beyond a support area 10 of the structural element 9. The intermediate pieces 14, 15 are linked via a bending zone 16 that is convex towards the engine compartment 11. An aim of the invention is to provide a deformable structure which presents a lowered head injury risk to pedestrians.
Patent GB-2500488-A (GB)
Title: Security monitoring phone performing recordal and/or notification of security monitoring information
Inventor: HU XIAOPING
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2013-03-21
Abstract: A phone comprising: a shell and a first communication module for communicating through a first communication network; a detection signal acquisition component for acquiring detection signals; a sensor chip for sensing the detection signals and generating a corresponding request signal; and a processing module for receiving a control signal for turning on/off a security monitoring function and turning on/off the security monitoring function based on the control signal, and for receiving the request signal and performing recordal and/or notification of security monitoring information based on a trigger of the request signal at the on state of security monitoring; wherein the first communication module, the sensor chip and the processing module are accommodated inside the shell, and the detection signal acquisition component is mounted on a surface of the shell. Due to the integration of additional components related to security monitoring, the phone disclosed herein becomes an integrated device with both functions of basic communication and security monitoring. In addition, the resulted phone with security monitoring function has good characteristics of stealth and invisibility.
Patent GB-2512617-A (GB)
Title: Content processing system
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2013-04-03
Abstract: A method for processing items having associated content/message for display comprises receiving a plurality of items from a memory and analysing the items to determine the number of cells/tiles required to display the associated content for each item upon a graphical user interface (GUI). A determination on which of the items associated content to display is made based upon the number of cells required for their display and the user interface cell structure. The content determined for display is displayed in a graphical user interface cell structure 401. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed. The method and apparatus may be implemented on the homepage 400 of a user device such as smart phone 102. The content displayed relates to items such as vouchers, loyalty scheme updates, personalised/targeted deals/offers/marketing, tickets, receipts, warranties (i.e. guarantees), travel documents etc. Different content messages require different numbers of cells for display, which is indicated by a code associate with the message. Displayed content/messages may also be grouped according to type. By adaptively selecting which content for display on this basis, use of the available GUI cell structure can be maximised.
Patent GB-2497714-A (GB)
Title: Infectious disease warning system
Inventor: ROSENBERG MITCHELL
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2011-10-19
Abstract: A system comprising a portable unit which can be temporarily placed outside a patient room comprising a processor, memory, a speaker or voice generator, and programming to allow an authorized user to select (A) a disease or medical condition which corresponds to preprogrammed simulated voice warnings, for example "wash hands," "wear gown," "wear gloves," "wear mask," "dispose of gown," "use hand sanitizer," "wash hands with soap and water after removing protective clothing," and combinations of said voice warnings; or (B) one or more of said preprogrammed voice warnings; a room entry detector programmed to activate the simulated voice warnings, the system configured so that when entry to the room is detected, one or a combination of the simulated voice warnings is emitted by the system.
Patent GB-2514330-A (GB)
Title: Animal handling unit
Inventor: HUBB NICK
IPC: A61D3/00
Filed: 2013-04-18
Abstract: An animal handling unit 2 comprises a framework 4 forming an enclosure, the framework comprising a front gate 6 moveable between an open and closed position, a guiding structure 14 arranged in use to guide an animal within the framework, an animal restraint 16 moveable between a non-restraining position and a restraining position and which in use restrains and animal's movement within -the unit, and remote control means 5 to operate at least one function of the front gate, guiding structure and animal restraint. A method of restraining an animal is further provided which comprises (a) guiding an animal into an animal handling unit through a gate, (b) guiding the animal through the unit using a movable animal guiding structure to an animal restraint and (c) operating the restraint to restrain movement of the animal within the unit; wherein operation of at least one function of the gate, guiding structure and restraint is performed via remote control.
Patent GB-2514102-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece handling system and method
Inventor: WILLSHERE JEFFREY RICHARD
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-05-11
Abstract: The system includes a workpiece support unit 3 which is operative to support a workpiece (W, Figure 2) in a processing operation. The support unit includes a platen 9 for supporting the workpiece thereon, the platen comprising a body 10 and a belt (12, Figure 4) which extends over a surface of the body to transfer workpieces thereon to and from the platen. A drive arrangement 19 drives the belt to transfer workpieces. An imaging unit 51 is for imaging a supported workpiece. The imaging unit includes discrete light sources 53a-d, 55a-d which are arranged to illuminate respective edge features (W1, W2, Figure 2) of the supported workpiece through the belt. Detectors 65a, 65b are arranged in correspondence with the respective light sources to detect transmitted illumination from respective ones of the light sources whereby images of each of the respective edge features can be acquired. The system may be used in a method of handling workpieces in which the detectors are moved to image-acquisition positions. The platen may include an air-permeable section connected to a vacuum. The belt may be endless, optically transmissive and/or formed of silicone.
Patent GB-2500847-A (GB)
Title: Timed reading experience electronic book
Inventor: BUCK BRIAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: An electronic book (26) is provided. The electronic book (26) includes a first storyline (201) and at least a second storyline (202). The electronic book (26) further includes one or more time-based rules (302, 304, 306, 307), which control an order of content displayed to a user from the first storyline (201) or the at least second storyline (202).
Patent GB-2516443-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for sensing
Inventor: COLLI ALAN
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2013-07-22
Abstract: A sensor 1 configured to sense electromagnetic radiation in particular infrared radiation. The sensor 1 comprises a sensing portion (3, Fig 1) comprising a pyroelectric material (4, Fig 1) configured to be responsive to incident electromagnetic radiation and a transducing portion (5, Fig 1) configured to convert the response of the pyroelectric material into an output signal; and at least one antenna 21 configured to direct the electromagnetic radiation onto the sensor. The transducing portion (5, Fig 1) may be a layer of graphene 7 which may extend between a source contact 9 and a drain contact 11. The antenna may be a plasmonic antenna (31, Fig 3). The antenna 21 may be configured to resonate at a particular wavelength. A device (41, Fig 4) may comprise a plurality of sensors each having an antenna configured to have a different resonant wavelength. The device (41, Fig 4) may be used as a thermal imaging device or a heat sensor.
Patent GB-2505313-A (GB)
Title: Bitemporal relational databases
Inventor: PORTER LUKE LEONARD MARTIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-07-24
Abstract: A bi-temporal relational database structure with the business data and associated time data stored in a combination of a summary table S$, an event table E$ and a T$ table; where the S$ table stores all versions of all the rows of business data, each row having at least transaction time, valid time and business primary key columns; the E$ table holds the valid start of existence and valid end of existence of each row in the S$ table thus avoiding the need to store end dates of rows in the S$ table with the rows of the E$ table being dimensional by at least transaction time and business primary key and the T$ table holding the primary key and unique keys of all the rows in the S$ table dimensioned by business primary key wherein the system is designed as a current view with primary key and unique key constraints, and time-related issues being taken care of by the SS, T$, and E$ tables automatically generated as the data structure of the system is populated with data.
Patent GB-2505081-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional polyhedral antenna constructed from multiple two dimensional panels
Inventor: KOSKI ROY DONALD
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) antenna assembly 10 is formed by joining multiple two-dimensional (2-D) elements 15 which has antenna patterns 30 provided thereon e.g. fractal antenna patterns based on self-similarity of repeated patterns. The 2-D elements 15 may be formed of a flexible material such that adjoining 2-D elements 15 may be arranged at an angle by bending or folding. Alternatively, a junction 20 may be joined by screwing, soldering or gluing. The 2-D elements 15 may have a diamond, circle, octagon, hexagon or square shape and the 3-D antenna may have a cube shape. Further antenna elements may be provided to cover any openings 55 of the 3-D antenna assembly 10. A cable may be included for each antenna patterns 30 to provide power input to a receiver. The invention may provide a wide-band non-directional antenna for energy harvesting or scavenging applications wherein ambient electromagnetic energy is collected and converted into electricity.
Patent GB-2517168-A (GB)
Title: Coupling and decoupling device
Inventor: PRITCHARD DEWI
IPC: F16L1/09
Filed: 2013-08-13
Abstract: A device (10) for coupling first and second portions (50a, 50b) of a tubular duct such as a pipe, the device (10) including first and second clamp members (11a, 11b) for respectively engaging first and second portions (50a, 50b) of the tubular duct, an elongate joining member (17) on which the clamp members (11a, 11b) are mounted, and a linkage (18) arranged for slidingly displacing the second clamp member (11b) relative to the first clamp member (11a) in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the joining member (17). The linkage includes a handle portion (19), a first linkage arm (21) pivotally coupled to the first clamp member (11a) and a second linkage arm (20) pivotally coupled to the second clamp member (11b). A method for coupling first and second portions (50a, 50b) of a tubular duct is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2517183-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of facilitating payments on a payment card network
Inventor: HOSNY AHMED
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A method of processing a card payment transaction comprises steps which enable an identifier representing a single card to be used to carry out a transaction which will charge multiple card accounts associated with multiple issuing banks, 108, 110, 112. The method involves requesting payment via a group payment node, 408, 409, which then requests individual settlement from each of the accounts in the group. Members of the group may individually register details via a web portal, telephone service, or in person at, for example, a POS device. Authorised users from the group may be identified and funding scenarios and/or funding rules may be established for use of the card, for example use of the group payment method for bill or rent payment, or defining the number of times the group payment may be used. The single card used to authorise the group transaction may be a virtual card.
Patent GB-2517509-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone loudspeaker accessory
Inventor: SMITH SHANE
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A mobile phone alarm system comprising: a mobile phone and an alarm accessory removably attachable to the mobile phone and including a loudspeaker operable in response to control signals received from the mobile phone; the mobile phone alarm system includes a motion sensor for generating motion data in response to movements of the mobile phone; and processing means for comparing motion data from the motion sensor with stored motion codes (each comprising motion data corresponding to a respective physical movement of the mobile phone and/or the accessory) and providing a control signal to the accessory when a movement of the mobile phone causes the motion sensor to generate motion data which corresponds to a stored motion code. It provides a mobile telephone loudspeaker assembly attachable to a mobile telephone to provide an attack alarm system. The attack alarm system is activated by a motion code, generated by a predefined movement of the mobile telephone and accessory. The accessory includes a loudspeaker capable of producing noise levels of at least 95dB.
Patent GB-2503134-A (GB)
Title: A shock absorbing device for mating of an integrated deck to jacket legs
Inventor: MALEK KAMARUDIN AB
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 2012-06-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a shock absorbing device (100) for mating an integrated deck to a jacket leg (51), characterized by: a hollow constraining cylinder (10) having a bottom closure (11), connected to the top of the jacket leg (51); an elastomer module (20) provided in the hollow constraining cylinder (10), wherein inner diameter of the hollow constraining cylinder (10) is larger than outer diameter of the elastomer module (20) thereby forming an annular space; a plurality of reinforcing plates (30) embedded within the elastomer module (20), vertically spaced apart from each other; a protective assembly comprising a elastomeric cap (41) and a minimum of one protective ring (42) mounted to the elastomeric cap (41); wherein during mating of the integrated deck to jacket leg (51), a support column (52) of the integrated deck abuts on the protective assembly and compresses the elastomer module (20) to secure the connection of the integrated deck to the jacket leg (51).
Patent GB-2505135-A (GB)
Title: Gate drive circuit
Inventor: KANEKO MASASHI
IPC: H02M1/08
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: This gate drive circuit which drives an IGBT (2) as a power semiconductor element is provided with: a constant current gate drive circuit (1), which charges a gate capacitor of the IGBT (2) with a constant current; and a constant voltage gate drive circuit (5), which is connected in parallel to between input and output terminals of the constant current gate drive circuit (1) via a series circuit of an MOSFET (4) and a resistor (5-1), and charges the gate capacitor of the IGBT (2) with a constant voltage. At the time of driving the IGBT (2), the gate capacitor of the IGBT (2) is charged using both the constant current gate drive circuit (1) and the constant voltage gate drive circuit (5).
Patent GB-2512467-A (GB)
Title: Perpendicular magnetic recording disk with template layer formed of nanoparticles embedded in a polymer material
Inventor: GURNEY BRUCE ALVIN
IPC: G11B5/65
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A perpendicular magnetic recording disk includes a template layer below a Ru or Ru alloy underlayer UL, with a granular Co alloy recording layer RL formed on the under layer. The granular Co alloy including oxides of one or more of Si, Ta, Ti, Nb, B, C and W. The template layer TL comprises nanoparticles 10, such as Fe3O4 nanoparticles, spaced-apart and partially embedded within a polymer material 20, such as polystyrene having a functional end group, with the nanoparticles protruding above the surface of the polymer material. A seed layer SL1, SL2 covers the surface of the polymer material and the protruding nanoparticles and an underlayer of Ru or a Ru alloy covers the seed layer. The protruding nanoparticles serve as the controlled nucleation sites for the Ru or Ru alloy atoms. The nanoparticle-to-nanoparticle distances can be controlled during the formation of the template layer. This enables control of the Co alloy grain diameter distribution as well as grain-to-grain distance distribution.
Patent GB-2523334-A (GB)
Title: Garment
Inventor: ALLAN JASON EDWARD
IPC: A62B25/00
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: A breathing apparatus garment 16 arranged to be worn on a users torso for supplying breathable gas to the user, comprises a flexible support 30 with at least one back portion 32 (fig 7) which is arranged to overlie at least a portion of a users back. There is further a breathing duct 54 supported by the flexible support 30 for receiving a supply of breathable gas, the breathing duct having at least one duct outlet 66, 68 (fig 2) for delivering the breathable gas to the user. The garment may be of harness type, with shoulder portions 34, 36 (fig 7) and numerous fasteners 46, 48 for securing it to the user. The breathing duct may have left and right branches 58, 60 extending over the shoulders. There may be a duct inlet port 26 (fig 2), and several duct outlet ports 66, 68 (fig 2). The breathing apparatus garment 16 may form part of larger personal protective equipment 1 (fig 1) having a protective garment 2 to be worn on top. The protective garment may be a protective suit with a hood, and may be connected to a source of breathable gas 8.
Patent GB-2529401-A (GB)
Title: Thickener for semi-permanent hair dyes
Inventor: WAKELIN ALAN
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2014-08-18
Abstract: A thickening composition suitable for use with cationic and non-ionic hair dyes comprises an inverse emulsion in which finely divided hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) has been dispersed together with a stabilising component to prevent sedimentation. Since cationic dyes used in semipermanent hair dyes thickened with such a composition are unable or less able to bond with the HEC in the thickener, the product requires less dye to produce the same intensity of colour as less dye is wasted.
Patent GB-2543017-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications network planning
Inventor: Jay Perrett
IPC: H04L45/28
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A method of network planning by simulating a scenario in a telecommunications network comprises: generating a network definition expressed in a common data model readable by first and second routing engines; generating a set of demand matrices describing demands on the network; incorporating a scenario definition (e.g. a link failure or change in capacity) into one or more of the network definition and the demand matrices; determining a first optimised set of routes using the first routing engine based on the network definition and at least one of the demand matrices using a candidate evaluation and evolution approach; and similarly determining a second optimised set of routes using the second routing engine based on the first optimised set of routes and at least one other of the demand matrices. The two routing engines can compute optimum routes in different layers of the network, e.g. IPO and optical layers, different geographical areas of the network or for different time periods when considering how to expand a network.