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Patent GB-2540349-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control system
Inventor: JOHN MULCAHY
IPC: G05D23/30
Filed: 2015-07-09
Abstract: A method of controlling a temperature control system, which operates in two modes: a continuous mode and a pulse width modulation (PWM) mode. The mode is set based on a variable threshold error and the temperature offset, wherein the variable threshold error is based on the rate of change in temperature of the system and the temperature offset is between the measured temperature and target temperature of the system. Preferably the temperature control system operates in the continuous mode if the temperature offset exceeds the variable threshold error. The temperature control system may turn off when the temperature offset is below a predefined minimum offset. Multiple data points may be used to determine the rate of change in temperature and a low pass filter may be applied to the data set. There may be a plurality of pulse width modulation patterns of which one may be selected depending on the temperature offset. Controlling a temperature control system based on the determined lag of the control system. Controlling a temperature control system based on an iterative update of the estimated time taken for the control system to meet the target temperature.
Patent GB-2541642-A (GB)
Title: Method of and system for providing a low drag garment
Inventor: JIM MCFARLANE
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A method and a system of providing a garment with low aerodynamic drag comprising; providing a database 34 containing different adopted body shapes and one or more garments with a low aerodynamic drag for each of the body shapes, determining an adopted body shape using a device such as a 3D laser scanner 36, entering data 32 relating to the adopted body shape and by means of a computer 30 and identifying at least one adopted body shape that is similar to the adopted body shape of the individual, selecting from the database 34 at least one garment having a low aerodynamic drag with the identified body shape, and using the database 34 to provide a garment for the individual person that matches one or more characteristics of the selected garment. The method and system provides an individual with a tailored garment that has low aerodynamic drag for their adopted body shape, without requiring them to take part in wind tunnel testing 20.
Patent GB-2545182-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable laptop or bed table frame
Inventor: HASS FOULADI
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: An adjustable and expandable laptop or bed table frame comprises four long arms1, 3, 6, 7 and four short arms 2, 4, 5, 8 connected to each other at right angles. Extension arms 9, 10 connect the arms via extension arm guides (11, 14 fig 3, 4). A spring loaded pin (12, fig 4) with a knob connects with a series of holes in the arm guides to secure the arm in position.
Patent GB-2535832-A (GB)
Title: Television display and remote control
Inventor: ROB COENEN
IPC: H04N21/482
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A method of providing an interactive user interface for a television display, responsive to a user-operated remote control having a touch-sensitive surface (130, fig 1), includes simultaneously displaying a plurality of selectable items and a position indicator S (e.g. spotlight), and moving the position indicator relative to the plurality of selectable items according to a directional output from the touch-sensitive surface; wherein the appearance of the position indicator changes in response to user contact with the touch-sensitive surface. That is the indictor may be displayed only in response to user contact with the touch pad, or the indicator S may change in brightness or appearance in response to the user contact. The movement of the indicator may be constrained in a horizontal and vertical direction. And selectable items may be highlighted in accordance to their proximity to the indicator.
Patent GB-2547046-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of estimating a client device location
Inventor: Matthew Higgs
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2016-02-08
Abstract: A system 200 for determining the location of an electronic device 203 includes a memory 202 and a processor 201. Memory 202 stores the degree of uncertainty of the location of mobile reference nodes which transmit their position repeatedly as they move. A statistical model is generated on the basis of these positions, and hence the positions of the mobile reference nodes over time. Processor 201 receives a location request from the electronic device 203; identifies at least one reference node associated with the request; retrieves data associated with the reference node(s); and calculates a plurality of possible locations of the electronic device 203 based on the data and their probabilities (a location probability function). Positions may be from GNSS, WLAN, CN data, BLE data, RTF data or transmitted spectrum data.
Patent GB-2541044-A (GB)
Title: Disinfection of foodstuffs
Inventor: MALCOLM ROBERT SNOWBALL
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 2016-03-10
Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting foodstuffs comprises a liquid tank 1, a conveyor 8 for conveying foodstuff 13 into, through, and out of the liquid tank, and at least one ultrasonic transducer 6 for producing ultrasonic waves through the liquid and into the foodstuff 13 being conveyed through the tank. Means (not shown) may be provided for causing liquid to flow in a direction opposite to the conveying direction. Conditioning means 15 may be provided for cleaning or sanitising the liquid, and may comprise filtration means, heating means, and/or means for applying ultraviolet light of a germicidal wavelength. The heating means may be provided vertically above the ultrasonic transducer such that any bubbles emitted by the heating means do not interfere with passage of the ultrasonic waves. The conditioning means may apply a surfactant to the liquid. The foodstuff 13 may be conveyed in baskets 12, and may follow a serpentine or convoluted path through the tank. A second tank having an ultrasonic transducer may be provided (see figure 4). A method for disinfecting foodstuffs by conveying them through a liquid tank subject to ultrasonic waves is also claimed. The foodstuff is preferably meat.
Patent GB-2533878-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and system to select audio-video data for streaming
Inventor: YONG JIANG
IPC: H04N21/2343
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for processing portions of an audio-video data stream. In an embodiment, a device operates in a first mode to download via a network first data of an AV stream, the first data encoded according to a first coding scheme. Based on a current state of the network, the device may transition to a second mode to download second data of the AV stream which is encoded according to a second coding scheme. In another embodiment, only one of the first coding scheme and the second coding scheme supports a scalability feature. The device further evaluates the first downloaded data and the second downloaded data to determine whether other AV data is to be downloaded to mitigate a change in a quality of experience for a resulting AV display.
Patent GB-2542262-A (GB)
Title: Airbag coating
Inventor: RAMESH KESHAVARAJ
IPC: D06N3/00
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: An airbag comprises: a textile substrate, such as a woven textile, having an inner side and an outer side; a primer layer on at least a portion of the outer side of the textile substrate; and a gas barrier layer on the primer layer. The primer layer has a first thickness and contains a first thermoplastic polymer and has a surface roughness and a plurality of holes extending at least partially through the thickness of the primer layer. The gas barrier layer has a second thickness and contains a second thermoplastic polymer and at least partially fills in the surface roughness and holes of the primer layer. A process for forming the airbag is also disclosed, where the primer layer is formed by coating a foamed dispersion onto the textile substrate before collapsing and partially drying the dispersion. The gas barrier layer is formed by coating the primer layer with a second thermoplastic and then drying the coating. The airbag coating is said to reduce air permeability and thus allow the airbag to stay inflated longer
Patent GB-2552972-A (GB)
Title: Cooking appliance control method and apparatus
Inventor: GLYN HAUSER
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2016-08-16
Abstract: An induction cooking apparatus comprises a base unit 200 having an induction heating plate; a control means 1315 for controlling the induction heating plate; a display device 1330 for displaying an operational status of said base unit; one or a plurality of mass sensors 1370 for determining a mass of a cooking vessel placed on said base unit; at least one temperature sensor 1355, 1360 for measuring a temperature of a cooking vessel; a wireless transmitter and receiver 1380; and a processing unit 1305 for calculating cooking times of ingredients, in response to signals received from said sensors. Cooking sequences and profiles may be stored in a memory 1340 and the cooking profile can be recalculated in real time in response to changes in ingredients or actual cooking times. The cooking apparatus may be controlled remotely from an application on a mobile phone or hand held device.
Patent GB-2554440-A (GB)
Title: Waste digester
Inventor: PETER COOPER
IPC: B09B5/00
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: A waste digester 1000 comprising a retort 100 enclosing a chamber 101 to contain digesting waste, a vent 140 through the retort to enable gas produced in the chamber to exhaust the chamber, and a heat pump with a condenser 270 arranged to heat digesting waste in the chamber and an evaporator 160 located in or downstream of the vent arranged to distill a liquid from the exhausted gas. Preferably the digester comprises a plenum 150 in fluid communication with the vent wherein at least a portion of the evaporator is located within the plenum. The digester may comprise a catchment 210 for collecting the distilled liquid. The digester may comprise an agitator to agitate the digesting waste which is driven by a hydraulic motor. The agitator may rock or rotate the retort (fig 2) or may be a rotating stirrer 250. The hydraulic motor is ideally driven by the distilled liquid and comprises a wheel with at least one vane or bucket that is acted upon by the distilled liquid falling from the catchment. A method of digesting waste is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2546855-A (GB)
Title: Rear row knee bolster deployment control
Inventor: MANOHARPRASAD K RAO
IPC: B60R21/207
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: A system comprises a controller for a vehicle. The controller comprises a processor and a memory. The controller is configured to make readings of an infrared sensor 26 positioned to sense objects and motion in a rear passenger foot well. The controller determines if there is an object present in the foot well 30 using the readings. The controller then determines if there is motion in the foot well using the readings. The controller then activates a knee bolster 22 when an object is detected and motion is determined, and deactivates a knee bolster when motion is not determined. Another embodiment of the invention has the sensor 26/37/44 disposed in a line of sight to any foot well 30/36/46 and the knee bolster is specifically disposed in the back of a forward seat 42.
Patent GB-2560149-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold loading bay side panel device
Inventor: JOHN CURLEY
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A scaffold loading bay side panel device 100 for providing edge protection to a scaffolding loading bay. The device comprises a top section 3 and a bottom section 7, connected by two orthogonal side portions 6, and an intermediate body 8. Couplers 4 may be provided to enable the device to be coupled to scaffold tubes. The invention also provides a method of constructing a scaffolding loading bay which utilizes the device.
Patent GB-2560570-A (GB)
Title: Branched communications network
Inventor: Hamid Gharib
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: A communications network comprises nodes arranged in tiers (71/72, 711/712/721,722 and 810/811) to provide branching pathways from a central headend (3,4) to terminal nodes. The nodes are assigned spreading codes. The intermediate nodes (71 etc.) strip their spreading code from signals passing down from the headend to the terminals before forwarding the signal. Conversely the intermediate nodes aggregate signals travelling up from terminals to the headend and add their spreading code before forwarding. This creates a layered arrangement of spreading codes. The headend will apply the complete set of terminal and intermediate node spreading codes to terminal data when creating/receiving signals (see Fig. 13). Hence, each terminals signal is identified by its own spreading code and those along the path to/from it. This allows code reuse, possibly on a geographic basis. The signals may omit terminal identifiers and only use spreading codes for identification. The terminals may be wireless internet of things (IoT) devices with sensor/actuator functions.
Patent GB-2546696-A (GB)
Title: Active rotating separator
Inventor: LUCIANO EMANUEL PATRUNO
IPC: B04B9/02
Filed: 2015-11-09
Abstract: An active rotating separator is disclosed, comprising a separator drum (2,23) arranged to receive multiphase fluid via an upstream end and to deliver separated fluid phases from a downstream end of the drum. An electric motor (8) is installed in the flow through the drum, the motor operable to generate rotation in the fluid flow that passes through the drum, the motor comprising an open rotor (2, 30) permitting through-flow of fluid through the motor.
Patent GB-2556954-A (GB)
Title: Reclining rear seat assembly
Inventor: RAFAL PATER
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: A rear seat assembly 20 for a vehicle, comprising a bulkhead 44, 46, 48 pivotably mountable to the vehicle body, a seat back 50 including a frame 64 with its backside 51 facing the bulkhead 44, and a recline mechanism 80 for pivoting the seatback relative to the bulkhead. Preferably the bulkhead 44, 46, 48 pivots to a fold-forward position (e.g. horizontal position). Also disclosed is a vehicle seat assembly 20 comprising a bulkhead 46 mountable at a first location, a seat bottom 25 mountable at a second, different location of a vehicle body, a seat back frame 64 pivotably attached to the bulkhead 46 at a pivot point 78 and supported above the seat bottom 25 by the bulkhead 46. A recline mechanism 80 for pivoting the seatback has a driving arrangement (84, figure 2), e.g. pinion connected to an actuator (86), such as an electric motor, and a driven arrangement (82, figure 3), e.g. sector gear (92) engaging with the pinion. A method of assembling a vehicle seat comprising disconnecting drive member, e.g. pinion (90, figure 11) and driven member (e.g. sector gear (92) of recline mechanism 80 and installing a trim on a back frame is disclosed.
Patent GB-2562286-A (GB)
Title: A reduction-oxidation flow battery
Inventor: TIMOTHY JOHN HUGHES
IPC: H01M8/20
Filed: 2017-05-11
Abstract: A redox flow battery comprises an anolyte 18 and catholyte 22, wherein each of the anolyte and catholyte comprises at least one of: XMoiTjOk or XWiTjOk, wherein X = Si, P, Ge or Al; T = Mn, Fe, V, Ti, Cr, Co or Cu; and i=9-14, j=1-3 and k=34-42. Preferably, i=9, j=3 and k=34, and both the anolyte and catholyte may be provided in an aqueous solution with a supporting electrolyte including Na2SO4, Li2SO4, LiCH3COO, NaCH3COO, HCl, H3PO4 and/or H2SO4. Preferably, an ion selective membrane 14 separates the anode and cathode, and comprises a cation exchange selective membrane based on a perfluorosulfonic acid polymer, e.g. Nafion (RTM).
Patent GB-2566435-A (GB)
Title: Storage device
Inventor: Kate Sturgess
IPC: B68C1/00
Filed: 2017-07-14
Abstract: A storage shelter 1 for storing equestrian equipment comprises a body 2 with an attachment feature/s 26 on a rear side, hangers 6a, 6b and a cover 3 projecting from a front side 21 of the body, the shelter being secured to a support structure by means of the attachment feature/s. A tray may be positioned below the cover, which may have a drain and drainage gradient towards the drain. The attachment feature maybe an array of apertures which may comprise three or more rows and/or three of more columns of apertures. The shelter may be formed by rotational molding. Also disclosed is a kit of parts comprising the storage shelter and a plurality of cable ties and a computer program element describing a 3D design of the storage shelter.
Patent GB-2566458-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for providing services using autonomous economic agents
Inventor: Humayun Munir Sheikh
IPC: G06Q30/08
Filed: 2017-09-13
Abstract: A method of providing a service using one or more autonomous economic agents comprises generating 310 a service request using a client economic agent which may be considered autonomous. Service bids are received 320 using at least two service provider autonomous economic agents, each service provider is associated with a confidence on an open ledger. The confidences associated with each of the autonomous economic agents (AEAs) on the ledger are compared 330 to determine a service provider AEA associated with a higher confidence relative to confidences stored in the ledger. The determined service provider autonomous economic agent associated with the higher confidence is then selected 340 for providing the service. The confidences may include historical information of services provided using the service provider AEA. The ledger may be a distributed ledger employing a blockchain data structure.
Patent GB-2550099-A (GB)
Title: Airway stent
Inventor: HUGO XAVIER GONZALEZ
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2016-02-17
Abstract: A stent comprising: two or more stent sections; one or more rods extending between the two or more stent sections; wherein one the one or more rods is fixedly connected to a fixed anchor that is connected to a first of the two or more stent sections, and a second of the two or more of stent sections are movable connected to one of the one or more rods by a movable anchor; and wherein the stent supports an opening of an anatomical passageway.
Patent GB-2566941-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle movement
Inventor: DANIEL WOOLLISCROFT
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: The invention provide a system (Fig.2, 200), comprising input means (Fig.2, 230) for receiving a request signal 410 indicative of a wirelessly received signal e.g. from a mobile device or remote, indicative of a user request for vehicle movement, output means (Fig.2, 240) for outputting a movement signal to cause an application of torque to one or more wheels of the vehicle 420 to move the vehicle a predetermined distance in a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and control means (Fig.2, 210) arranged to control the output means to output the movement signal in dependence on the request signal. The predetermined distance may be between 0.01m and 0.1m. The system may cause the vehicle to move the predetermined distance each time a request for movement is received, up to a predetermined total distance 460. The system may have environment sensors to detect the position of features in a vicinity of the vehicle and control the vehicle to perform a defined manoeuvre based on these features. The system may have high-resolution movement determining means e.g. sensors to detect the movement or angle of the wheels.
Patent GB-2558357-A (GB)
Title: Thermal transfer system
Inventor: ROGER GARRETT
IPC: F24T10/10
Filed: 2017-10-18
Abstract: A thermal transfer system including a subterranean cell having an impermeable lower surface 4, a heat exchanger 12, particulate material 18 and entry system 22 which may form drainage channels. An inlet chamber (330 fig.8) is connected to the entry system and an exit port (360 fig.8), which may be an over-flow pipe, is connected to an outlet chamber (340 fig.8). Upper surface 24 may be permeable or non-permeable whilst the lower surface may be flat (fig.4) or have trenches 10. A pump 350 may be used to pump water through the cell or to recirculate water between the exit and inlet chambers during periods of low rainfall. A water sensor may be connected to a recirculation controller for switching the recirculation pump on and off. The heat from the transfer system may be used with a compressor and an evaporator (42, 44 fig.11) to supply hot water to a building but by reversing the cooling may be provided.
Patent GB-2567690-A (GB)
Title: Cooling elements and assemblies comprising same
Inventor: PHILIP ROBERT INGAM
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2017-10-23
Abstract: A cooling element for cooling a body, comprising a heat conducting layer 110 at a proximal side, a heat retardant layer 130 at a distal side and a heat sink volume 120 disposed between the two, the heat sink volume comprising a porous material with a first substance and the heat conducting layer a porous material with a second substance where at a first temperature less than 20 ºC the first substance solidifies and the second remains liquid. The heat retardant layer has a lower mean thermal conductivity than the conductive layer. The volume of the second substance may be less than the first. The first substance may be water. The second substance may be an aqueous solution such as sodium chloride in water. The conduction and heat sink layer materials may be biodegradable such as paper, cardboard, hemp fibres, bamboo fibres or wood pulp. Included are claims to a cooling assembly which comprises one or more cooling elements and a container to contain the cooling elements and a body to be cooled. Also included is a method of cooling a body comprising; cooling a heating assembly to a temperature less than the first temperature and arranging the assembly between the body to be cooled and the container.
Patent GB-2559842-A (GB)
Title: User interface apparatus of display
Inventor: TAKUMI KITAGAWA
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: A user interface apparatus comprising a display 2 configured to show both a system configuration diagram (6A, Figure 4) and operational items (functions 6B, Figure 4) for a selected device, a first set of hard-wired switches 3 corresponding to the operational items displayed, a second set of hard-wired switches 4 for switching between monitoring and operation modes, an input device 5 capable of indicating a position of an operation device on the display, and an operation item selection using the first switch group. The input device may be a trackball mouse, arrow keys with a central selecting button, a grid based system, nearest object selection based on directional arrows, or a numbering system for each device. This invention intends to allow for the operating ease and intuitiveness of a touch screen, but without the need to actually touch the screen as this could lead to damage or smudging.
Patent GB-2567024-A (GB)
Title: Battery compartment and electronic cigarette using same
Inventor: WEN CHEN
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2018-01-28
Abstract: A battery compartment comprises a housing 10, a positive elastic plate 20, a negative elastic plate 30 and a printed circuit board (PCB) 40. The PCB is accommodated within a groove 11 in the housing. The positive elastic plate and the negative elastic plate are directly fixed on two ends of the PCB with respect to the direction in which the groove extends. The positive and negative elastic plates are electrically connected with the PCB. The plates may be fixed on the PCB by welding or may be detachably fixed onto the PCB. The plates may be made from a phosphor bronze material. The PCB may be set with positive and negative identifiers. The battery compartment may further comprise a spring 50 connected with the negative plate and facing the positive plate. The negative plate and the spring may be buckle fixing. The housing may comprise anti-slip protrusions 60 set on a side of the groove. The battery compartment may be used for an electronic cigarette.