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Patent GB-2541287-A (GB)
Title: A bandgap reference voltage source with high power supply rejection ratio
Inventor: XIAOYONG HE
IPC: G05F3/24
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: A bandgap reference voltage source comprises a band-gap core circuit, a pre-regulator circuit, a switch circuit and a start-up circuit. The start-up circuit, after being powered on, provides an initial bias current for the operational amplifier in the bandgap core circuit. The pre-regulator circuit provides a pre-regulated voltage for the bandgap reference core. A comparator judges the output state of the bandgap core circuit and selects, using a switch circuit, either the bandgap core circuit output VBG or the power supply partial voltage as the reference voltage of the pre-regulator circuit. Use of the pre regulator may increase the power supply rejection ratio of the bandgap reference voltage source.
Patent GB-2553269-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for feeding an animal
Inventor: ANNE JAN BRUGGINK
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: A slow feeder comprising a container 2 for, in use, containing food for an animal. The container has a side wall 10 through which a slot 18 is defined, the slot extending between closed upper and lower ends of the slot. In use, a feeding restrictor 4 rests on top of the food in the container. A retaining element 6 is positioned outside the container and is movably engageable with an outer portion or surface of the container side wall. The feeding restrictor is coupled to the retaining element before the animal starts to feed, and moves downwardly, guided by the slot, as the animal eats the food. The feeding restrictor can then be uncoupled from the retaining element after the food is eaten, and withdrawn from the container to allow further food to be placed in the container. The feeding restrictor and the upper rim 20 of the container are preferably light coloured in particular white. Preferably 80% of the feeding restrictor is provided with openings.
Patent GB-2552661-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle levelling method and apparatus
Inventor: PAVEL SPIRINE
IPC: B60W10/22
Filed: 2016-08-01
Abstract: A vehicle, a suspension controller and a method of controlling a suspension are provided. The vehicle 1 has a body 3 and a plurality of suspension units 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4 mounted to the body 3. The suspension units 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4 are associated with respective wheels 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4 of the vehicle 1 and one or more of said suspension units has at least one adjustable actuator 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4. The vehicle has sensing means for sensing a pitch angle (α) and/or a roll angle (β) of the body relative to an absolute horizontal plane (PXY). A controller 2 is provided having at least one processor 15 configured to receive a pitch angle signal and/or a roll angle signal from said sensing means. A memory device 16 is connected to the at least one processor 15. In dependence on said pitch signal and/or said roll signal, the at least one processor 15 is configured to output a control signal to control one or more of said adjustable actuators 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4 to reduce the magnitude of the pitch angle (α) and/or the magnitude of the roll angle (β) of the body 3. The present disclosure also relates to a controller for controlling at least one suspension unit to reduce the magnitude of a pitch angle (α) and/or a roll angle (β) of a body of a vehicle. The present disclosure further relates to a method of controlling at least one suspension unit.
Patent GB-2545133-A (GB)
Title: Packer setting tool with internal pump
Inventor: WILLIAM MARK RICHARDS
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2014-12-16
Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a setting tool for setting a packer in a wellbore includes a housing defining a hydraulic chamber, a piston disposed in the chamber, a pump coupled to the chamber via a flowline, and a setting sleeve directly or indirectly coupled to the piston. The pump may be used to pump pressurized fluid into the hydraulic chamber for pushing the piston in a direction, and the setting sleeve may be used to apply a compressive force to a packer element of the packer in response to the piston being pushed in that direction. In some embodiments, the setting tool may include a sensor used to collect a measurement relating to a force on the workstring, in addition to a controller designed to receive a signal from the sensor and to provide a control signal to the pump based on the sensor signal.
Patent GB-2546940-A (GB)
Title: Multiple erasure codes for distributed storage
Inventor: MOHIT SAXENA
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2016-01-15
Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system with multiple erasure codes, and selecting and encoding for a write file with one of the codes to mitigate costs associated with storage recovery. The codes include a fast recovery code for frequently accessed data and a higher storage efficiency code for less frequently accessed data. State data is tracked to ascertain frequency of access to the file. One of the erasure codes is dynamically selected based on the tracked data, with the focus of the code select to lower recovery costs, and the data is encoded with the selected erasure code. Accordingly, the original coding of the write file is subject to change based on the tracked state data.
Patent GB-2554151-A (GB)
Title: A temporary flue cover
Inventor: SIMON LANSDOWN
IPC: F23L17/12
Filed: 2017-07-10
Abstract: A temporary cover 10 for a horizontal flue pipe comprises a roof 50 extending above a flue pipe 60. The roof comprises a portion 52a with means to prevent the seeping of a slurry through the roof on to the flue pipe. Attachment means 14 is attached to the roof and retains the roof spaced from the flue pipe. The roof can further comprise lateral regions 52b, 52c which extend downwards either side of the flue pipe, to form an arched shape. The cover can comprise an angled flange with a fixing hole which enables the cover to be temporarily fixed to a wall. A portion of the roof can be formed from a solid metallic material, such as aluminium metal or alloy. Alternatively a portion of the roof can be formed from plastics, resin or mesh material. The cover can be formed from an arcuate portion and can have a linear portion. The attachment means can be a foot cooperating with the external surface of the flue pipe.
Patent GB-2565113-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: RICHARD JOHN HOODLESS
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2017-08-02
Abstract: An electrode for an electrosurgical instrument comprises an elongate, non-linear conductive core 4 that contains at least one curved portion 19, 21, and an insulating sheath 5 situated over the core 4 such that it covers a part of it while leaving another part exposed. The sheath 5 is further slidable over the core 4 between first E and second F positions, and wherein the amount of the core 4 that is exposed in the first position E differs from the amount exposed in the second position F. In a first arrangement the exposed portion of the core 4 forms a tissue contacting portion with a first shape in the sheaths first position E and a second shape in the sheaths second position F. In a preferable arrangement the exposed portion forms a tissue contacting portion in the form of a hook when the sheath 5 is in the first position E and a loop in the second position F. The sheath 5 may additionally, or alternately, be closely fitted over the conductive core 4. An electrosurgical instrument comprising the electrode and having a moveable actuator (23, Fig 4) for effecting the sheaths movement is also taught.
Patent GB-2555760-A (GB)
Title: Liquid fuel burner box
Inventor: JAMES MARSLAND
IPC: F24C5/18
Filed: 2018-01-30
Abstract: A liquid fuel burner box 10 comprises an outer casing 12 lying within an inner casing 22. The outer casing 12 comprises a fascia plate 16 connected to a base 15 through side walls 14. The fascia plate 16 has an aperture forming a window 20. The inner casing 22 comprises a top plate 26, side walls 24, and a base 25 forming a box suitable for holding liquid fuel, the top plate 26 comprising an opening 28 with a closing plate 32. The inner casing 22 lies within the outer casing 12 such that the opening 28 of the top plate 26 is below the window 20 of the fascia plate 16, and the closing plate 32 is in a space between the top plate 26 and the fascia plate 16, the closing plate 32 slidable between open and closed positions. The box 10 may also comprise a burner cartridge 36 with an apertured well 38 and a tray 40, and the cartridge 36 may have ceramic fibre 56 wrapped around the well 38. The box 10 is particularly suitable for use with bioethanol liquid or gel fuel in a domestic fireplace.
Patent GB-2560261-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet mechanism spring
Inventor: DAVID ROSS
IPC: F16D41/18
Filed: 2015-11-16
Abstract: A spring component 100 for a ratcheting mechanism, comprising a base portion 102 extending in a first plane, a leaf portion 104 adapted to be disposed in a distorted and undistorted position, and a supporting 106, 108 arm extending from the base portion to an arcuate edge (114, 116, Fig.1) in a direction perpendicular to the first plane. Preferably, the width of the base is larger than the width of the leaf. Gaps (110, 112, Fig.2) may be disposed between the leaf and support arm. The support arm may extend from a first side of the base portion, and a second support arm may extend from a second side of the base portion, wherein the second side is opposite to the first. A second embodiment additionally states that the leaf is disposed at a first angle with respect to the base portion and biases a pawl 128 to engage with a ratchet gear 126 in a first position, and in a second position the leaf is disposed at a second angle to disengage with the ratchet gear. The first angle may be greater than the second.
Patent GB-2564178-A (GB)
Title: An insulating transport and storage container
Inventor: EDWIN FRANCIS TATTAM
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: A thermally insulating container suitable for transporting temperature sensitive materials. The container comprises a tubular element 21 with first and second apertures located at each end thereof. The apertures are covered with closure elements 22, 23 which are secured thereto using a fastening means. The material of the tubular element comprises a single-sided corrugated sheet (i.e a single planer sheet and a single fluted layer) wherein the sheet is multi-layered such as to form a type of laminate. Preferably, the fastening means are an adhesive tape, tension straps, shrink-wrap plastic film, a frame, or a box. The multi-layer laminate may comprise at least two layers. The closure may be comprised of two portions, the first being able to fit inside the tubular element and the second being flush with the outside profile of the tubular element. The corrugated sheet can be a cellulose-base material (i.e cardboard or paper derivative), or a plastic. The container maybe suitable for comprising temperature control packs or phase-change materials (PCMs). The thickness or number of multi-layered material may vary along its axial length. The shape of the tubular element may be square, rectangular, oval, circular, triangular or any other polygon.
Patent GB-2556610-A (GB)
Title: Test system for anti-DC component and even-order harmonic of current transformer
Inventor: PENGHE ZHANG
IPC: G01R35/02
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A test system for an anti-DC component and an even-order harmonic of a current transformer. The test system comprises a big current generator, a standard current transformer (8), a half-wave rectification apparatus, an impedance matching apparatus, and a half-wave transformer calibrator (9). A primary side of the testing system comprises a first half-wave rectification apparatus (1), a second half-wave rectification apparatus (2), and a first impedance matching apparatus (5), the first half-wave rectification apparatus (1) and the first impedance matching apparatus (5) in series connection being connected in parallel to the second half-wave rectification apparatus (2) and a tested current transformer (7) that are also connected in series. A secondary side of the test system comprises a third half-wave rectification apparatus (3), a fourth half-wave rectification apparatus (4), and a second impedance matching apparatus (6), the fourth half-wave rectification apparatus (4), the second impedance matching apparatus (6), and a standard current transformer (8) being connected in series to the third half-wave rectification apparatus (3), and the big current generator being connected to the standard current transformer (8).
Patent GB-2573738-A (GB)
Title: Driving monitoring
Inventor: Thomasz Maniac
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2018-03-27
Abstract: A processor (210 fig. 2) is arranged to receive sensor data from each of a plurality of sensors mounted in a vehicle and to process the sensor data from each of the plurality of sensors to determine a danger parameter associated with driving of the vehicle by combining information derived from the sensor data from each of the plurality of sensors. The danger parameter may be determined for a future time by extrapolating data from each of a plurality of sensors at a common instant of time. The processor may output a warning signal if the danger parameter crosses a threshold. A transmitter may transmit the danger parameter to a receiver remote to the vehicle. the sensor may include an external or internal video camera, a microphone, a location sensor, a speed sensor and an accelerometer. Events may be derived by combining features identified in the sensor data using a machine learning algorithm. The processor may identify clusters of features in a feature space and a journey 1010 may be represented as a sequence of driving events 1012 and displayed to a driver.
Patent GB-2572768-A (GB)
Title: A divider screen assembly
Inventor: BETHMAGE KALPA NADEESHAN PERERA
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2018-04-09
Abstract: An aircraft seating divider screen assembly 100 for an aircraft seating arrangement, the divider screen assembly comprising a divider screen 110 movable between a lower height in a stowed configuration, and an upper height in a deployed configuration, a first actuation mechanism 130, 132, 133, 135 being actuable to allow movement of the divider screen between the upper height and an intermediate height in between the upper and lower height, a second actuation mechanism (140, 141, 142, 143, 144, fig 6) being actuable to allow movement of the divider screen between the intermediate height and the lower height, wherein the second mechanism is actuable only when the screen has been lowered to the intermediate height. Additionally, methods comprise of stowing the divider screen in an aircraft seating arrangement form a deployed configuration to a stowed configuration, the method steps comprise having a first actuation mechanism that allows movement from an upper height to an intermediate height, and when at the intermediate height actuating a second mechanism to allow movement of the divider screen between the intermediate height and the lower height. An additional method comprises deploying the divider to the upper height using the first and second actuating mechanisms.
Patent GB-2574043-A (GB)
Title: A bag for collecting animal waste
Inventor: HAYDEN TEMBLETT
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: A sealable bag 100 for collecting animal waste, e.g. dog excrement, comprises an opening with a first edge 110, a second edge 120 and a third edge 130. The first and second edges are sealable together, e.g. by means of a zip 140 and the third edge extends between the first and second edges. The third edge is preferably arranged so that in use it folds into the interior of the bag and a mechanism comprising a cable 160 attached at one end to zip pull 145 and at the other end to a D-ring 161 on the third edge and passing through D ring 162 may be provided. As the zip is closed the cable pulls the third edge into the interior of the bag. This arrangement avoids a user coming into contact with the third edge which may be used for scooping up the animal waste. The first and second edges may be attached to rigid members (170, Fig. 16) to form a more effective scoop.
Patent GB-2574894-A (GB)
Title: Soft target movement platform
Inventor: JAMES SOANES
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2018-06-22
Abstract: A soft target movement platform 1 which comprises at least one drive unit (11, fig 3) each unit having a motor carrier (12). The drive motor (21, fig 5) is preferably journaled in the motor carrier about an axis central and longitudinal of the motor. A drive wheel 6 is drivingly connected to the drive motor, with the wheel's axis of rotation offset from the central longitudinal axis by a lever arm (31, fig 8). The lever arm having a horizontal extent in use, whereby wheel load tends to rotate the motor with respect to the carrier about the longitudinal axis. A spring (32, fig 11) acting between the drive motor and the carrier counteracts the wheel load rotation.
Patent GB-2568138-A (GB)
Title: 3D Mapping of a process control environment
Inventor: JAMES AARON CREWS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2018-08-31
Abstract: A method of mapping a real-world process control environment using a mobile device comprises: registering the device at a reference location in the environment 602; tracking 3D positions (relative to the reference location) and orientations of the device, using at least an inertial measurement unit (IMU) of the device 604; detecting a user input at the device, indicating that a new node is to be added to a 3D map of the environment 606; determining a 3D position of a real-world object relative to the reference location based on a tracked 3D position of the device and a tracked orientation of the device 608; and causing a node database to add the new node to the 3D map of the process control environment, at least by causing the 3D position of the real-world object to be stored in association with the new node 610. A number of mobile devices may be augmented reality (AR) devices, wherein the orientation and position of a further mobile device with respect to the real-world object may cause digital information associated with the new node to be superimposed on a real-world view presented via a display of the further mobile device.
Patent GB-2563542-A (GB)
Title: Emblem adhesive removal asssembly and associated methods
Inventor: Manuel Figueroa
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: An adhesive assembly can be used to join textile materials together creating a durable wash resistant combination. An emblem (18) can be removed from a work shirt (10) without leaving glue stains or residue. The shirt (10) may be reused if emblems (18) need to be removed or changed before the life of the garment expires. In various embodiments, a layer of mesh (26) is incorporated into the heat activated glue (24) on the back of the emblem (18). This mesh (26) does not affect adherence to the garment (10). The emblem (18) sticks just as well as without the mesh layer and with zero process changes to how the emblem (18) is applied. The mesh (26) allows for the complete removal of the adhesive (24) from the garment when the emblem (18) is removed allowing the garment (10) to be used even after the emblem (18) is removed.
Patent GB-2572231-A (GB)
Title: Removable cladding assembly
Inventor: GARY CLARK
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 2018-09-27
Abstract: The window or door assembly 1 comprises a glazing unit 2 housed within a frame 4, the frame comprises a sash 6 accommodating the glazing unit and a plurality of vertically and horizontally extending frame elements 8 surrounding the sash. The assembly further comprises a sash profile 12 mounted to an outwardly facing surface 24 of the sash and a frame profile 14 mounted to an outwardly facing surface of at least one of the frame elements. The sash profile is releasably mounted to the sash by means of a rotational clip 16 so as to overlap an edge of the glazing unit. A gap 26, 30 is further provided between the sash profile and outwardly facing surfaces of the glazing unit and sash, the gap extending from an edge of the sash profile 28 which overlaps the glazing unit to the rotational clip. The sash profile further overlaps a portion of an outwardly facing surface of the frame profile. The assembly may further comprise a sealing member 32, 33 provided in the gap to form a seal between the sash profile and the glazing unit and/or between the sash and sash profile. The seal may take the form of a gasket.
Patent GB-2567965-A (GB)
Title: Positioning seismic sources in a tuned source array
Inventor: WALTER SÖLLNER
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2018-10-23
Abstract: A survey vessel deploys a plurality of signal sources 37A-37E distributed in a source array 600. The plurality of signal sources includes a first signal source positioned at a first depth in a body of water, and a second signal source positioned at a second, shallower depth in the body of water. The first and second depths are controlled such that the first signal source and the second signal source are positioned at substantially the same distance from a target subsurface location 202 in a geological formation. The first and second signal sources are activated at the same time to generate first and second seismic signals. The sources may be driven at different frequencies, and the collected seismic signals may include a low frequency component based on the difference between the driving frequencies. The sources may include collocated monopole and dipole sources. Upgoing and downgoing signals may interfere so at to reduce a source ghost.
Patent GB-2580290-A (GB)
Title: A podium
Inventor: NICKY LEE PORTER
IPC: E05F1/06
Filed: 2018-10-30
Abstract: A podium 1 comprising a plurality of panels 30, 40, 50 configured to form a frame when assembled, a ladder unit 10 pivotably retained on the frame and a deck unit 20 pivotably retained on the frame. Further disclosed is a securing member 60 pivotably attached to one of the panels being releasably secured to another of the panels to create the frame of the podium when assembled, and the deck unit being releasably securable to the panels when assembled. There may be a gate section 71, 72 having a biasing towards a closed state, biased by a gravity hinge (44, fig 20). To collapse the podium, the panels are pivoted to be substantially parallel. Further disclosed is a gravity hinge arrangement comprising two sleeves (111, 102, fig 21), one having a slanted cam surface 103 and the other a cam follower 113 having a locked and a deployed state, the latter allowing rotation by gravity.
Patent GB-2580297-A (GB)
Title: An easy clean garlic press
Inventor: IVAN DAVID RUDD
IPC: A47J19/04
Filed: 2018-11-12
Abstract: A garlic press comprising a two-part press plate with holes through which garlic is to be extruded. The first part (5; fig. 12) and second part 8 of the press plate each include a flat planar surface through which holes pass. The holes in the first part are different to the holes in the second part (e.g. offset holes, see fig. 11 versus fig. 12) such that when the two parts are brought together one on top of the other (over-layed) the resulting holes through both parts (9, fig. 13) are smaller than the holes in either of the individual parts. The resulting finer holes allow for smoother extruded paste, while disassembly of the plate reveals larger/ coarser holes for easier cleaning. The press may be a hand-operated piston press with a first component (1; fig. 6), comprising a handle and press block 6, hinged to a second component 2, comprising a handle and a chamber 10 incorporating the first plate part (5; fig. 12). The chamber 10 receives the press block 6 and a hollow carrier 3 incorporating the second plate part 8.