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Patent GB-2505083-A (GB)
Title: Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment
Inventor: WOLOSCHYN ANDREAS
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2013-08-12
Abstract: A device for optically scanning and measuring an environment, which is configured as a laser scanner 10, having a base 14 resting in the stationary reference system of the laser scanner, a measuring head 12 rotatable about a vertical axis Z relative to the base 14 and a motor 50 supported in the measuring head. Said motor having a motor shaft 50a and a gear which, driven by means of the motor shaft, turns the measuring head relative to the base. The gear is configured as a planetary gear 54 and the motor shaft is coaxial with the vertical axis. The planetary gear may include a sun wheel driven by the motor shaft and several planet wheels that mesh with first and second hollow wheels (see Fig 5). This arrangement allows a more compact measuring head and use of lower power motors than required in the prior art.
Patent GB-2510694-A (GB)
Title: Printing on leather or synthetic leather using a primer layer and cationic ink
Inventor: GOULD NIGEL
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: A method of printing onto a leather or synthetic leather substrate comprises, depositing a primer layer onto the substrate, the primer comprising a thermoplastic resin; at least partially drying and/or curing the primer; inkjet printing a hybrid cationic compatible curable solvent / radiation curable ink onto the primer layer; drying the ink layer; depositing a protective layer onto the ink layer, wherein the protective layer comprises a cationic curable diluent and a cationic photoinitiator; and curing the protective layer; wherein the primer layer thermoplastic resin is selected from: polyurethane polymethacrylate, polyvinyl, poly(cellulose acetate butyrate), polyester, epoxy resin, hydrocarbon resin, ketone or aldehyde resin, amino resin, and copolymers and blends thereof, and a solvent and/or monofunctional radiation-curable diluent, and, when a monofunctional radiation-curable diluents is present, a photoinitiator, The present invention also relates to a printed substrate obtainable by the method of the invention; the printed substrate is preferably an item of sportswear or sports equipment.
Patent GB-2513988-A (GB)
Title: Rotating magnetic field downhole power generation device
Inventor: CHEN WEI
IPC: F03B13/02
Filed: 2012-08-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a rotating magnetic field downhole power generation device, in which a current conducting stator (3) and a winding coil (20) are fastened to a body to form a stator, and a turbine rotor (8) is combined with a permanent magnet (10) to form a rotor. Each of the bearings between the stator and the rotor employs a sliding bearing, with a relatively small mortar flow passage formed; and between the rotor and the stator there is no metal separation to cut the magnetic flux lines thus having a quite small eddy current loss. At the same time with the mortar flowing through the mortar passage being used as a lubricant medium, the overheating of the power generation device is prevented, ensuring a high power output from the power generation device.
Patent GB-2524557-A (GB)
Title: Improved tool and tent peg combinaition and method of use
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE R
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a tool 2 and tent peg 20 for the insertion and extraction of a tent peg 20 into the ground, where the tool and tent peg have means to allow them to be attached and detached from each other. Preferably tool 2 has a handle 14, and a bayonet fixing (Fig 3) located at a lower end of the tool; and the tent peg has a cross pin element 22 for engagement within the bayonet fixing of the tool, and a metal collar 26. In use, when a tent peg 20 is to be inserted in the ground, the cross pin element 22 of the tent peg 20 is attached to the bayonet fixing of the tool 2 and the tent peg is secured in the ground by hammering on an upper end portion of the tool 7. To extract a tent peg 20 from the ground, the tool 2 and tent peg 20 are attached together, whereupon the pulling of the handle 14 extracts the tent peg 20 from the ground. The tool and tent allows the insertion and extraction of a tent peg without the need for the user to kneel or bend.
Patent GB-2517022-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of killing pathogens on the surface of a product
Inventor: STOKOE EDWIN THOMAS
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: A method of killing pathogens on the surface of a product 5 comprises the steps of providing a source of pulsed ultra-violet radiation 100 and irradiating the product with multiple pulses of ultra-violet radiation while rotating the product 5 in synchrony with the pulses. Monochromatic or polychromatic light with a wavelength in the range 200 to 380 nm may be used. The product 5 to be treated may be placed on a support surface 120 and the support surface 120 may be rotated by a calculated amount in order to rotate the product 5 as desired. Rotating the product 5 in synchrony with the pulses ensures that the entire product is irradiated efficiently, reducing costs. By rotating the product 5 a controlled amount it is possible to ensure none of the product is unnecessarily irradiated a second time. Apparatus for killing pathogens on the surface of a product is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2510303-A (GB)
Title: System and process for forming a striated patterned product
Inventor: WALLICK BENNETT E
IPC: B29B7/56
Filed: 2012-10-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a materials handling system (100), a patterned product, and process of fabricating a patterned product, such as non-pvc thermoplastic, through-color, flooring product includes a narrow, long- grained, striated color pattern. The process includes mixing colored particles into a mixed composition, receiving the mixed composition between calendering rolls wherein a front calendering roll (122) which is hotter than a back calendering roll (120), and forming a product with an elongated pattern. The materials handling system includes a mixing portion (102) disposed to mix colored particles into a mixed composition (108). The system also includes a processing portion (104) disposed to receive the mixed composition, the processing portion having a front calendering roll (122) which is hotter than a back calendering roll (120).
Patent GB-2512252-A (GB)
Title: Solid-state imaging device and imaging apparatus
Inventor: NOBAYASHI KAZUYA
IPC: G02B3/00
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A solid-state imaging device includes a plurality of pixels, wherein one or more of the plurality of pixels have a pupil dividing portion and a light receiving portion, the light receiving portion includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion regions, an element isolation region is provided between adjacent ones of the plurality of photoelectric conversion regions, and wherein a scatterer is provided within the pupil dividing portion and above the element isolation region, and the scatterer is formed from a material of a refractive index smaller than a refractive index of a material of the pupil dividing portion peripheral to the scatterer.
Patent GB-2524124-A (GB)
Title: An improved sphygmomanometer capable of displaying the quality of blood pressure readings
Inventor: MURRAY ALAN
IPC: A61B5/022
Filed: 2014-06-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved non-invasive sphygmomanometer which is able to calculate the quality of a blood pressure reading and display quality information to the user. More specifically the invention relates to a sphygmomanometer and the use of oscillometric readings to calculate the quality of the readings, and a quality indicator device for use with the same. The invention uses the identified relationship between the waveform quality from recorded oscillometric pulses and blood pressure (BP) measurement error.
Patent GB-2528696-A (GB)
Title: Torque wrench
Inventor: BALL ANDREW
IPC: B25B23/143
Filed: 2014-07-29
Abstract: A torque wrench 2 comprises a head 4 for engagement with a workpiece and a handle 10 for applying a torque to the head 4. The handle 10 comprises: a body 8; at least two elastic elements 14,16(e.g. springs) disposed within the body 8; a connector 15 between the elastic elements 14. 16; and a torque adjustment element 18 for determining a compression of the elastic elements 14,16. The torque adjustment element 18 is slidably engaged with the connector 15 such that radial movement of the torque adjustment element 18 is limited. There may be an electronic display 12. There may be a position sensor which may comprise a potentiometer 38.
Patent GB-2528708-A (GB)
Title: A fan assembly
Inventor: BEAVIS DANIEL JAMES
IPC: F24F6/12
Filed: 2014-07-29
Abstract: A fan assembly, eg in the form of a humidifying apparatus, includes a body (12, figs.1-3) and an air outlet (14) connected to the body. The body includes an air inlet 72 in the form of a plurality of apertures formed in an outer casing of the body, an impeller and a motor for driving the impeller to generate an air flow and a drive circuit 74 for actuating the motor. The drive circuit 74 is connected to the outer casing and a panel 290 shields the drive circuit 74 from the air flow passing along the air flow path. The drive circuit 74 includes a connector 75a for connecting the drive circuit 74 to a power cable, the connector 75a being located within the outer casing. The outer casing includes an aperture 75b through which the power cable is inserted to connect the cable to the connector. The panel 290 includes a drain hole (298, fig.16) located eg in a trough 296 beneath the connector 75a.
Patent GB-2533915-A (GB)
Title: Overlay for sliding elements of machines such as internal combustion engines
Inventor: YI ZHANG
IPC: C25D7/10
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A method of depositing a bismuth or bismuth alloy overlay 10 on a substrate 11, comprising electroplating the overlay using a plating cycle made-up of a first mode of deposition, followed by a second mode of deposition, wherein one mode is pulsed-current deposition and the other mode is continuous direct current deposition, and optionally repeating cycles to accumulate an intended overlay thickness. Also disclosed is a sliding bearing comprising a backing layer, a bearing metal layer deposited on the backing layer, an optional intermediate layer deposited on the bearing metal layer, and a bismuth or bismuth alloy overlay 10 layer deposited on the bearing metal layer or intermediate layer, characterised in that said overlay comprises a plurality of electrodeposited sub-layers. The plating cycle may comprise sequential application of the DC mode and pulse current mode where the DC mode may follow or precede the pulse mode. The DC current deposition and/or pulsed current may be applied at a constant current level. The overall thickness of the overlay may be from 3-40 µm, where a thickness of 0.1-20 µm may be achieved by one pulsed current plating step or one direct current step in one plating cycle. The overlay 10 thickness deposited in each mode in each cycle may also be different. The bismuth or bismuth alloy may be co deposited with one or more soft particles with a Mohr hardness of ≤5, or one or more hard particles with a Mohr hardness of ≥5.
Patent GB-2523879-A (GB)
Title: A Gaming method and associated apparatus
Inventor: OHLSON GARRY ROALD
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming method and computerised apparatus associated with gaming based wagering activities. The gaming method relates to an event having a number of event participants, wherein the event determines a finishing order for at least some event participants, such as a golf tournament or horse race. The method includes defining a constant n prior to the event which is less than the number of participants. The method also accepts a plurality of wagers prior to the event on at least one of the participants. The method then determines the eligibility for a dividend for each wager made on an event participant that finishes within the top n finishing positions. An inverse relationship exists between each of the top n finishing positions and the dividend amount respectively associated with each of the top n finishing positions. A user interface may be provided with display elements including a wagering calculator, a menu for listing competitors and a win margin percentage.
Patent GB-2522546-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for recording features relative to a geographical location
Inventor: MCGUFFIE IAIN PETER
IPC: G01S19/14
Filed: 2013-07-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for recording features relative to a geographical location. A shape (5, 15) is arranged on a computer screen (1). At least one first datum point (17) forming a predetermined part of the shape is associated with a second datum point in the form of a geographical location. The shape is stored in a database together with the first and second datum points. A marking system employing the method or apparatus comprises a further apparatus (21) including a line marking device (29) which incorporates a positioning system (35).
Patent GB-2535705-A (GB)
Title: Assembly of a platform assembly and support structure and method of assembly
Inventor: JOHN P SLAVEN
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: An assembly of a platform assembly 1 and a support structure 2, wherein the platform assembly comprises a flexible platform 45 and a plurality of support straps 31, 32 arranged to support the platform. The assembly also includes a plurality of clamps 107 supported by the support structure 2, the plurality of clamps provided along a side of the platform and clamping a side section of the platform. A plurality of tensioning devices are attached to the support straps at attachment locations and are arranged to tension the support straps, wherein the attachment locations of the tensioning devices are capable of being positioned independently of the position of the clamps. A method of assembly is also included. A further invention relates to a clamp having first and second clamping members having clamping surfaces, and also an actuation assembly including an actuation member. Another invention defines a clamp having first and second clamping members having clamping surfaces, characterised in that the clamping members have a pair of laterally spaced arms with a set of first and second gripping formations.
Patent GB-2535244-A (GB)
Title: Contactless biometric identification device allowing multiple configurations
Inventor: PETER ROBERT LOWE
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: A method of manufacturing biometric RFID devices comprises producing a plurality of biometric identification devices, 402, that are each adapted to receive an RFID module, 440a, 440b, the module comprising an RFID chip and a tuning capacitor, 410a, 410b. The biometric device (e.g. a fingerprint scanner) comprises an antenna, 409, and a socket, 434, arranged to receive an RFID module. An RFID protocol is selected and an RFID module corresponding to the selected protocol is installed into the biometric device. Each biometric device may contain two sets of terminals, 436a, 436b, each set of terminals is arranged to operate with a different type of RFID module. The first set of terminals, 436a, may be arranged to connect with RFID modules configured with RFID protocols which operate at 13.56 MHz, while the second set of terminals, 436b, may be arranged to connect with modules configured with RFID protocols which operate at 125 kHz.
Patent GB-2544462-A (GB)
Title: Carrier arm assembly
Inventor: RAMUS ELMELUND NIELSEN
IPC: B60D1/155
Filed: 2015-11-04
Abstract: A carrier arm 112 for an agricultural machine or tractor includes a base part 120 and an extending part 122 located partially inside the base part and extending telescopically therefrom. Upper and lower inclined bearing surfaces of the base and extending parts interact to allow the parts to slide. The inclined surfaces may be at an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees. Preferably, one of the bearing surfaces has a layer of bearing material. There may be a suspension system for suspending an operating unit from the carrier arm. The suspension system may comprise a bracket 126 and four rods 128, 130, where one pair of the upper or lower rods diverges and one pair converges. Preferably the arm is pivotally mounted by a mounting structure 114 to a vehicle. Preferably, the agricultural machine is a mowing machine, and the operating unit is a cutter unit (fig 1).
Patent GB-2528424-A (GB)
Title: Seismic cable, system and method for acquiring information about seismic, microseismic and mechanical vibration incidents in a well
Inventor: KJOS TORE
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A seismic sensor cable 10 for lowering into a subterranean well 15 for acquiring information about seismic, microseismic and mechanical vibration incidents in the subterranean well 15, where the device comprises a first portion 20 that is elongate and has a first length with a proximal end and a distal end that are to be lowered down into a lower part of the subterranean well 15, the first portion 20 having a plurality of electric or electromechanical multicomponent seismic sensors 25 that are connected and distributed over large parts of its first length, and wherein the seismic profiling device 10 further comprises a second portion 30 that is elongate and has a second length with a proximal end that is to be held above the subterranean well 15 and a distal end that is to be lowered down into the upper part of the subterranean well 15,; said second portion 30 comprising an optical fibre 35 that runs along large parts of said second portion 30, and an electric cable 40 for conducting electric power from the proximal end to said seismic sensors in the first portion 20, and a connector 45 for connecting the proximal end of the first portion 20 to the distal end of the second portion 30. The invention also comprises a system and a method for acquiring information about seismic, microseismic and mechanical vibration incidents in the subterranean well 15.
Patent GB-2544982-A (GB)
Title: Thematic map based route optimization
Inventor: HEIKKI NIEMINEN
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 2015-12-01
Abstract: A method of suggesting a route to a user comprises determining a route based at least partly on a current location of an apparatus 110, and also a thematic map database, which correlates specific locations with specific activity types. The determined route is appropriate to the activity the user is most likely to be engaging in, given the location. The route is suggested to the user, and if the user approves the route, an activity session based on the selected route is initiated. The apparatus may be a smart watch, and its location may be determined through GPS. The thematic map database may comprise information on locations and associated activities gathered from a plurality of users. The activities may include cycling, jogging, skiing, and walking. The activity session may compliment the activity by providing relevant information on weather conditions, known photography spots, or security warnings.
Patent GB-2539309-A (GB)
Title: Shifting device for a motor vehicle transmission
Inventor: MATHIAS REMMLER
IPC: F16H63/36
Filed: 2016-04-04
Abstract: An actuating element is moved into a first gate selection position in which a first actuating member 9 is moved in a first direction to a first gear selection position to engage an engagement section 11 of a first contour 10. The contour is connected to a first shifting means 1 to engage a first gear (I). The actuating element features an additional actuating member 12 that can be moved in a direction opposite to the first direction to engage an engagement section 14 of an additional contour 13. The additional contour is connected to an additional shifting means 5 in order to engage an additional gear (II). The actuating element may be adjusted into another gate selection position that differs from the first gate selection position and in which a further actuating member 15 of the actuating element can be adjusted into a gear selection position, in or opposite to the first gear selecting direction. There may be a further contour with an engagement section 17, which can be connected to the first shifting means and moved via engagement with a further actuating member 15 to engage a further gear (III) that differs from the first gear.
Patent GB-2550432-A (GB)
Title: Paddock maker
Inventor: BRENT OWEN
IPC: B65H23/00
Filed: 2016-05-21
Abstract: A weather resistant tape dispenser comprises a plurality of reels 9 holding the tape11 within a weather resilient enclosure 8. A folding crank handle (16, 17, fig 3) winds the tape back onto the reel, and a mechanism (20, fig 3) fixed at the slot 12 smooths the tape. The enclosure may be attached to a fence post, wall or wooden pole.
Patent GB-2555766-A (GB)
Title: Combined pen and fastener gauge
Inventor: LLOYD MATARUSE
IPC: G01B5/08
Filed: 2016-06-06
Abstract: A combined pen and calliper suitable for measuring the external diameter of hexagonal headed fasteners having a pen barrel part with an inlet at one end to receive an inking element or nib covered by a cap. A base member has a conduit formed by two walls and an inlet at one end for receiving the pen barrel part. Two flaps or jaws are attached to the distal end of the pen barrel part, and are pivoted to move between a position wherein they lie flush with the barrel part and a position perpendicular to the pen barrel part. When perpendicular to the pen barrel part, the jaws receive a hexagonal headed fastener to facilitate measuring the diameter of the fastener.
Patent GB-2551534-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere with inflatable bladder
Inventor: ANDREW LEE STANTON
IPC: A41C3/10
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: A brassiere 10 for use in radiotherapy having breast cups 12 configured with inflatable bladders 13, 14 specifically positioned and configured to manipulate the breast tissue of a target breast into a lifted position whilst simultaneously displacing laterally sideways/outward and downward a contra-lateral breast. A main bladder 13 provides lift to the breast whilst a secondary movement means 14 is configured to move the breast laterally outwards. The bladders 13, 14 include inlet ports 18, 25 that may be operable to open and close independently. In use the brassiere is configured to lift the target breast away from the chest wall and to stabilise the breast so as to increase treatment accuracy and reduce radiation dosage to high risk organs such as the heart and lung. Equally advantageous to be worn for the treatment of either the left or right breast, the bra providing modesty during treatment delivery.
Patent GB-2541526-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device
Inventor: THOMAS NERZAK
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2016-07-11
Abstract: The measuring device has a housing 12 and a central measuring opening 14 that passes through the housing in a straight line and receives a work piece to be measured. The device has a measuring coil 16 disposed inside the housing which encloses the measuring opening and a coil carrier 18 positioned radially outside of the measuring coil which carries or holds the coil. The coil may detect induced eddy currents. The coil carrier is preferably fixed or clamped in place with the coil lying radially inside it. The coil carrier may comprise supports 20 that face radially inward to grip the coil. The device may comprise a heat shield 26 positioned radially within the measuring coil and which closes off the inside of the housing. The device may further comprise a cooling system 22 comprising a fluid such as water or air which is guided via a channel around the coil and/or heat shield. The device is able to function in rough and extreme environments, for example under great heat or in environments in which water or steam is found, such as in a rolling mill.