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Patent GB-2539107-A (GB)
Title: Helmet mount for viewing device
Inventor: MARC J CELONA
IPC: G02B23/12
Filed: 2010-06-01
Abstract: A helmet mount 400 for an optical device 130, such as a night vision goggle comprises a helmet interface bracket 404 which provides vertical adjustment and pair of struts (140, 141) extending horizontally from the helmet bracket a carriage member (152) slides along the struts (140, 141) the optical device is secured to the carriage member (152) via a pivot arm (168) which allows pivoting of the optical device from a position in a users line of sight and a position out of a users line of sight. A breakaway mechanism may be provided to allow the optical device to detach from the helmet when subject to an excessive force.
Patent GB-2537764-A (GB)
Title: Tea capsule
Inventor: LESLIE GORT-BARTEN
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: A beverage capsule 1 for use in a high pressure espresso machine is arranged so that the pressure of the water and/or extracted beverage exiting the capsule is less than 2 bar. The capsule has a generally frusto-conical form with an upper surface and a lower surface comprising an annular flange 4 and a foil 3 being attached to the flange to close the capsule. The foil may be provided with a plurality of preformed perforations and the capsule may also contain a plurality of filters, a first filter 10 is attached to flange between the foil and the flange and another filter may be placed between the beverage to be extracted and the foil. The foil may be formed from paper or polypropylene. The capsule may be used for making tea, the reduction in pressure enabling the high-pressure machine to produce a pleasant, non-frothy tea.
Patent GB-2538404-A (GB)
Title: Humidification system connections
Inventor: HAMISH ADRIAN OSBORNE
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.
Patent GB-2541983-A (GB)
Title: Mower deck gauge wheel support
Inventor: KYLE T RESSLER
IPC: A01D34/74
Filed: 2016-07-08
Abstract: A mower deck gauge wheel support includes a one-piece sheet metal bracket 108 mounted to a mower deck, having a sleeve 110 mounted thereto outside a skirt of the mower deck, a wheel shaft 118 inserted through the sleeve, and a J-pin 102 having a first end that engages the wheel shaft at a desired cutting height, and a second end 107 that is engaged by and retained by a coil spring 104 within thebracket. In one embodiment, the wheel shaft has a plurality of vertically spaced holes and the J-pin passes through a hole in the wheel shaft and a pair of holes located on the bracket. The gauge wheel is therefore set at a plurality of different height.
Patent GB-2542474-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft controlled by a secure integrated airspace management system
Inventor: SIMON BROWN
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2016-07-18
Abstract: An aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, includes (i) an authentication module, such as a 3G SIM card, and (ii) a communications module, such as a 3G module. The authentication module (a) stores an identity uniquely associated with or identifying a specific pilot or operator ("pilot ID") and (b) sends that pilot ID 12, such as a registered, activated RPAS key, to the communications module. The communications module sends that pilot ID, or related data, to a secure integrated airspace management (SIAM) system that determines whether the pilot or operator is permitted to fly that aircraft and, if it is permitted, then the communications module receives from the SIAM an authorisation signal that permits the aircraft to operate. Preferably the system also logs the movement of the aircraft in real time, and may control the drone to force it to land, should it stray into a no-fly zone.
Patent GB-2553141-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for position estimation
Inventor: ALED CATHERALL
IPC: G01S19/49
Filed: 2016-08-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving a dead reckoning estimate of a mobile unit is described. When an accurate position cannot be determined for a mobile unit, for example if GPS is unavailable, a dead reckoning estimate can be improved when two or more mobile units share their position estimates and the shared position estimates are used with either the range/distance between the two units or knowledge that the units are within a threshold distance of each other to refine the position estimate of at least one unit. In some embodiments the at least two mobile devices both estimate their position using dead reckoning. The refined position estimate may account for the estimated accuracy of the positions of the mobile devices in relation to the threshold distance, or estimated accuracy of the determined range between the units, and may be iteratively refined based on updated position estimates.
Patent GB-2544157-A (GB)
Title: System and method for cooling an electric vehicle
Inventor: MICHAEL FINNEGAN
IPC: B60K11/00
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: A cooling system (100) for an electric vehicle comprises a radiator (120) for providing cooling to an electric machine (110) of the vehicle, an air moving means (128) for providing air flow across the radiator (120) and removing heat therefrom, and an air duct (150) arranged to direct substantially all of the air flow that has passed across the radiator (120) to atransmission (102) of the vehicle. The air duct preferably directing the air to the underside of the transmission, the duct having a funnel shaped outlet and include plural bends. The fan preferably being an electric fan powered by a control system dependent on the temperature determined by a heat sensor. Also disclosed in a method of operating the system to cool an electric motor using liquid coolant from a radiator and directing air over the radiator with an air moving means, the air that passes over the radiator being directed to the vehicles transmission.
Patent GB-2553843-A (GB)
Title: Light tags for wildlife monitoring
Inventor: DOMINIC GOODWIN
IPC: G08B5/38
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: An electronic tag may be fitted to or worn by an animal. The tag may provide data or information regarding the animals location or physiological status. Signals may be sent at certain times or dates. Optical signals may be sent via the visible light spectrum and/or via infrared for night use. Signals may be encoded, using Morse code. The tag may act as a transceiver and may receive optical signals to, amongst other commands, activate it from a period of sleep. A PCB 1 is connected via contact 2 to a battery 3. A microcontroller 4, an infrared LED 5 and light sensor 6 may be fitted to the PCB. The entire device may be encapsulated within clear epoxy resin 9.
Patent GB-2555124-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle cover
Inventor: MARK FORSHAW
IPC: B62J23/00
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: A bicycle cover 10 comprising a first material piece 11, a second material piece (12, fig. 2), and a resilient element 13 about a periphery of the first material piece. The cover has a folded and expanded configuration. When folded, portions of the first material piece and the second material piece lie adjacent. When expanded the cover can receive a bicycle between the material pieces. The first resilient element is biased to urge the cover towards the expanded configuration. The cover may optionally have a joining portion between the first and second material pieces, a second resilient element in the second material piece or one or more releasable closure means. The resilient element(s) may extend the entire periphery of the material piece they surround and may be made of wire or rod. The cover may be configured to allow different portions of the bike to protrude, for example the wheel so it is still movable along a surface. The cover may be waterproof.
Patent GB-2541573-A (GB)
Title: Thermal switching element and contact element
Inventor: ROLAND WOLF
IPC: H01H37/76
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: Thermal switching device, in particular temperature controller, temperature limiter, temperature monitor or thermal link, for connection to a heating device of an object of utility, wherein the thermal switching device is in thermal contact with the heating device, comprising a first and a second connection (5, 6), preferably a plug-type connection, for connecting the thermal switching device to an electrical circuit, a temperature-response functional element, preferably a bimetallic element or a fusible element, for ensuring a temperature-dependent switching function of the thermal switching device for interrupting the electrical circuit, wherein a resilient contact extension (8, 9) is provided at at least one connection (5, 6).
Patent GB-2556091-A (GB)
Title: Medicament delivery device and system
Inventor: TOBY COWE
IPC: A61M5/28
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: A medicament delivery device system for delivering a medicament from a cartridge 10 comprising a first container 11 having a first chamber 16 for storing a first substance, a second container 12 received in first container 11 and having a second chamber 52,fig.8a for storing a second substance and a valve 68 for closing a distal end of second chamber 52. The system comprises a disposable cassette 102 and a reusable firing unit 200 thats detachable from cassette 102. Cassette 102 comprises a body 104 for receiving cartridge 10 and a mixing element 148 for displacing the second substance into first chamber 16 in a mixing stroke to mix with the first substance so forming the medicament. Firing unit 200 comprises a drive element 208 providing a delivery stroke for expelling the medicament from the first chamber 16 and a trigger 240 for initiating the delivery stroke. Also a method of assembling a medicament delivery device for delivering a mixture of first and second substances stored in a cassette 102. The method comprises activating a mixing mechanism 148,160 of the cassette 102 to mix the first and second substances and then attaching a firing unit 200 to the cassette 102.
Patent GB-2545815-A (GB)
Title: Device for controlling clearance at the tops of turbine rotating blades
Inventor: Guillaume Michael Maurice Giliberti
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2016-12-21
Abstract: A top-facing tip clearance controlling device for a gas turbine comprises shroud supporting rings 33 coaxial with an external casing 29, abradable ring sectors 37 and a shroud 41 supporting the abradable ring sectors 37. An elastic means 39, preferably a spring, extends radially and is attached to the shroud supporting rings 33 for radially centering the abradable ring sectors 37 to the shroud supporting rings 33. The shroud 41 is located between the elastic means 39 and the abradable ring sectors 37 and has a temperature dependent volume. Means 43 for varying the temperature of the shroud 41 to adjust the tip clearance (j, fig 2) are preferably provided by thermally insulated ducts (55, fig 5) which provide the shroud 41 with a coolant fluid, or by an electric resistor 61.
Patent GB-2542075-A (GB)
Title: Tandem thrust bearing with resilient bearing support
Inventor: DAVID TANNER
IPC: F16C17/04
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: An electrical submersible pump assembly has a thrust bearing mechanism with first and second thrust runners axially and rotationally secured to the shaft and located within a housing. First and second thrust receiving structures are rigidly mounted in the housing to receive thrust from the first and second thrust transferring devices. A deflectable member located in the first thrust transfer thrust device decreases in axial thickness in response to thrust of a selected level. The second thrust transfer thrust device has an axial length less than an axial distance from the second thrust receiving structure to the second thrust runner, defining an initial axial gap. During operation of the pump, the shaft and the first and second thrust runners move axially a limited extent, closing the gap and transferring thrust from the second thrust transfer device to the second thrust receiving structure.
Patent GB-2560176-A (GB)
Title: Beverage making appliance
Inventor: PAUL PALMER
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2017-03-01
Abstract: An appliance 100 for heating a liquid 104 to make a beverage comprises a liquid receptacle 103 having a first compartment 121 with an inlet for receiving liquid to be heated and a second compartment 117 in fluid communication with the first compartment that receives liquid from the first compartment. The second compartment has an outlet for dispensing heated liquid and the appliance further comprises at least one heater 101, 119 that heats liquid contained in the second compartment. Also claimed is an appliance for heating fluid comprising a base unit 105 that receives a fluid receptacle having at least one heater that heating fluid contained therein. The base unit further comprises a power storage device 107 that selectively supplies power to at least one heater of the fluid receptacle. Furthermore, also claimed is a base unit for a beverage maker, the unit having a mount and a sensor 115 that provides an indication of a property of a receptacle mounted thereto. The unit further comprises a power supply arrangement and a processor 106 that controls the power supply arrangement depending upon the indication received from the sensor.
Patent GB-2552046-A (GB)
Title: Charger for a portable battery powered device
Inventor: Chaim Aaron James Green
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2015-02-02
Abstract: A charger for a portable battery powered device, such as a mobile phone, cell phone or smartphone, comprises a generally planar body. The charger has a first, stowed configuration, when not in use, in which it is substantially flat. In a second, deployed configuration the charger can hold and connect to one or two elongate batteries, which may be conventional replaceable batteries, such as AA batteries or AAA batteries. The charger may have similar dimension to a credit card, and may fit inside a wallet or purse. Also presented is a charger comprising a body having two apertures, dimensioned to receive and connect to cylindrical batteries, with compressible material at the edges of the apertures to keep the batteries in place. DC-DC converter circuitry is provided in the charger. The charger may be incorporated into a mobile phone case or cellphone cover, and may snap to fit into said case.
Patent GB-2560319-A (GB)
Title: Improved encoding and decoding of texture mapping data in textured 3D mesh models
Inventor: GUILLAUME LAROCHE
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: Encoding of texture mapping data of a textured 3D object, the texture data including a texture image; a texture coordinates table 51 having entries, each entry defining coordinates in the texture image; and texture indexes 50 associating each vertex of a polygon in the 3D model with an entry in the texture coordinates table. Entry duplicates from the texture coordinates table are deleted 1100. To reduce encoding complexity, the duplicates may be identified based on connectivity data of the mesh. This is to exploit redundancies between the mesh connectivity for the polygons within the 3D object and the texture connectivity for the texture polygons within the texture image. Also claimed is a method and device for decoding a model in which the texture coordinates indices are decoded using a texture flagging table which may indicate which indexes correspond to duplicate co-ordinates which have been removed.
Patent GB-2558329-A (GB)
Title: An animal feeder
Inventor: GREGORY STUART MORGAN
IPC: A01K9/00
Filed: 2017-04-06
Abstract: An animal feeder 10 includes a container 11 into which animal feed can be loaded. The container has openings for the mounting of feeding teats T whereby an animal suckling on the teat can draw feed from the container 11. The feeder 10 has a pair of mounting brackets 12 whereby the container can be hung from an element such as a rail or wire of a fixture such as a fence, gate or the like. To overcome the problem of the container not being held in a stable manner on the fixture and/or the teats not being presented in a desirable orientation for the feeding animals the brackets are mounted top and bottom of the container and provide engagement portions 21 that, in use of the feeder, can also engage with other elements of the fixture.
Patent GB-2552054-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear Power Plant
Inventor: DAVID DODD
IPC: G21D5/12
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: A nuclear reactor comprising: a reactor vessel 12 having a head; a plurality of components 16,26 including a plurality of heat exchangers 16 are provided external to and closely coupled to the reactor vessel 12, such that the distance between connection points of the reactor vessel 12 to the components 16,26 are spaced to be less than or equal to half the diameter of the reactor vessel 12; where the components 16,26 are arranged such that an access region is defined between the components 16,26, the access region having a width greater than the diameter of the reactor vessel head. Also disclosed is a nuclear reactor wherein the distance between the connection points of the reactor vessel 12 and the components 16,26 are spaced to be less than or equal to 3 metres. There may be four heat exchangers 16 provided, the heat exchangers 16 being steam generators. One of the components may be a pressuriser 26. The reactor may be configured to have a net output of less than or equal to 700 MWe.
Patent GB-2562312-A (GB)
Title: Air purification
Inventor: ARTO KOIVUHARJU
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: An air filtering apparatus 1 comprises a plurality of filter surfaces (10, Fig 3), wherein each filter surface comprises a fan 5, such as a propeller associated with the filter surface and arranged in use to cause air to pass over or through the filter surface. At least some of the plurality of fans are operable to generate sufficient lift to cause the apparatus to become airborne. Preferably the plurality of filter surfaces are located in a circular housing 2a 2h, and the housing may be concentric with a respective fan. A filter surface may comprise an activated carbon surface. A method of filtering a volume of contaminated air comprising directing one or more of the filtering apparatuses into a volume of contaminated air is also disclosed. The apparatus may be used to remove contamination from industrial environments, is inexpensive to install and allows localised contaminated areas to be quickly and effectively cleaned of contamination.
Patent GB-2563028-A (GB)
Title: A controller for an electric machine
Inventor: RICHARD THOMAS BURKE
IPC: H02P29/024
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: An electric motor system includes a three phase bridge inverter having a plurality of high side switches 710, a plurality of low side switches 710 and a controller 740. Upon detection of a fault in one of the high side switches, the remaining high side switches are placed in a closed circuit configuration and the plurality of low side switches in an open circuit configuration. Upon detection of a fault in one of the low side switches, the remaining low side switches are placed in a closed circuit configuration and the plurality of high side switches in an open circuit configuration to allow coil windings of an electric motor to be placed in a short circuit configuration. The fault may be a short circuit fault and may be detected by a desaturation detector. A means may be provided for locating a fault by placing either the high or low side switches in a closed circuit configuration and the other of low or high side switches in an open circuit configuration upon detection of a fault associated with one of the switches and determining whether the fault is still detected.
Patent GB-2554989-A (GB)
Title: A packaging assembly
Inventor: ALFRED ALEXANDER TAYLOR
IPC: B65B51/16
Filed: 2017-08-14
Abstract: A packaging assembly comprising: a former shoulder 23 to form tubular bag with lower extremity 38; a drive assembly 46 to pull tubular bag; a packaging machine 29 with first and second jaws 32 to form bags; where the packaging machine jaws spaced by 100-400mm from the lower extremity of the former shoulder. Preferably distance is 150-350mm, 200-300mm, 250-280mm or 275mm. Preferably, drive assembly comprises pair of roller or pair of belts 42 driven in opposite directions, and packaging machine has rotatable jaws. Preferably, former should has aperture with periphery of 100-840mm or 200-360mm. The former shoulder has portion where rims cross over. Preferably, machine produces bag of flat width 50-420mm or 100-180mm. The invention aims to reduce batch elongation to improve efficiency.
Patent GB-2555698-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional model manipulation and rendering
Inventor: SEBASTIAN MARKETSMUELLER
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: Editing a three-dimensional (3D) model comprises using a first volume-based representation (411) of the 3D model. A first mesh-based representation of the model (e.g. a plurality of interconnected polygon surfaces) is determined (412) based on the first volume-based model representation (e.g. using Marching Cubes). A first view of the first mesh-based representation is provided (413) for display on a user interface (UI). When an edit (e.g. location and filter) for the model is received on the UI (414) (e.g. from a touch-based or VR interface), the first volume-based representation is modified (415) based on the edit to create a second volume-based representation of the 3D model. Modifying the first volume-based representation may involve modifying the volume density of the 3D model. A second mesh-based representation of the model is then determined (e.g. using a triangulate process) based on the second volume-based representation and a second view of the second mesh-based representation of the model is provided for display on the UI.
Patent GB-2556152-A (GB)
Title: Echelon parking
Inventor: LOUIS TIJERINA
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-08-30
Abstract: Parking an autonomous vehicle in echelon parking in case of a problem Upon determining that one of a driver condition and a subsystem fault preventing continued operation has occurred, certain actions are taken by an autonomously operating vehicle 12. An appropriate road-side location 38 for parking is identified. The vehicle is maneuvered to the appropriate road side location. The vehicle is oriented to a specified acute angle α to an adjacent traffic lane i.e. echelon or angled parking. The angle may be reduced from 45° to accommodate an obstacle in the road shoulder. The driver condition may be a lack of response from the driver to a request to operate the vehicle in a manual mode. The subsystem fault may be a fault in the steering system, drive motor, brake system, tire or a vehicle impact. The vehicle may only operate autonomously in a predetermined geographic area and the driver may be prompted to take over control of the vehicle when exiting this area.