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Patent GB-2510916-A (GB)
Title: Optical source
Inventor: SILVERSTONE JOSHUA WIMBRIDGE
IPC: G02F1/35
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: An integrated optical device and method for generating photons by manipulating path (quantum) entanglement is provided. An integrated optical splitter 10 splits pump light 60 between two interferometer arms 6, 8 wherein each arm comprises a substantially identical photon pair source 12 configured to be able to convert at least one pump light photon into a signal and idler photon pair. An integrated optical combiner device 14 in optical communication with a first 18 and a second 20 optical output path interferes light from the first and second arms and outputs the signal and idler photons by bunching the signal and idler photons together in one of the optical output paths, or anti-bunching the signal photon in one output path and the corresponding idler photon in the other optical output path. The device may be used in optical communication such as quantum cryptography.
Patent GB-2497026-A (GB)
Title: Methods of forming fully embedded bumpless build-up layer packages and structures formed thereby
Inventor: NALLA RAVI K
IPC: H01L21/56
Filed: 2011-09-26
Abstract: Methods of forming a microelectronic packaging structure and associated structures formed thereby are described. Those methods may include a die embedded in a coreless substrate, wherein a mold compound surrounds the die, and wherein the die comprises TSV connections on a first side and C4 pads on a second side of the die, a dielectric material on a first side and on a second side of the mold compound; and interconnect structures coupled to the C4 pads and to the TSV pads. Embodiments further include forming packaging structures wherein multiple dies are fully embedded within a BBUL package without PoP lands.
Patent GB-2511570-A (GB)
Title: Hand-warmer
Inventor: LOWE WILLIAM DENNIS
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: A hand-warmer 10 for attachment to a handle, the hand-warmer comprises a resilient curved member 12; means for heating the curved member; and fastening means 14 on opposing edges of the curved member 12; wherein the fastening means is adapted to secure the curved member 12 to the handle. The heating means may be an electrical element (30, figure 1e). The device may be attached to the handle of a cycle, pushchair, paddle, golf club or ski pole, amongst other things.
Patent GB-2498317-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre tray
Inventor: BARKER PHILIP ALFRED
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: A fibre tray (1) for use with a fibre tube (20), the fibre tube being arranged in use to receive within it an optical fibre (12), the fibre tray comprising - guiding means (22) to guide the fibre tube in a winding configuration to prevent or discourage movement of the optical fibre within the fibre tube by effect of friction between the optical fibre and the fibre tube within the fibre tube, and - holding means (22) to maintain the winding configuration of the fibre tube with the optical fibre within it. A spiral winding configuration is disclosed.
Patent GB-2517421-A (GB)
Title: A layered display unit with antenna for a wrist worn device
Inventor: VINCENT HUGO JOHN MARTIN
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A layered display unit comprising a screen and display circuitry (75) comprising an image display portion, the display circuitry being arranged such that the image display portion can be viewed through the screen and an antenna (70) arranged mounted to the screen such that the antenna does not obstruct a view of the image display portion through the screen. In a preferred embodiment the antenna may be arranged around the edge of the screen and may comprise a conductive track. The antenna may be constructed from a transparent material such as indium tin oxide and be configured as a transmitter and receiver operating at 13.56MHz. A layer of high permeability material (74) such as plastic impregnated with ferrite particles may be arranged on the other side of the antenna from the screen to provide a guide for the magnetic field generated by the antenna. In a specific embodiment the layered device may be incorporated in a wrist worn device.
Patent GB-2517957-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing a shading effect to light incident on a vehicle roof panel
Inventor: BOYES SANDY
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for providing a shading effect to light incident on a vehicle roof panel. The apparatus 1 comprising a plurality of light-obscuring ribs 2 mountable on the inside of a roof panel. The ribs 2 defining apertures through which light incident on a vehicle roof panel can enter a vehicle where at least a portion of each of said ribs 2 has a depth such as to alter the shading effect on light entering a vehicle through the apertures, dependent upon the viewpoint. Preferably the ribs 2 extend in a longitudinal direction between a front edge 4 and a rear edge 5 and the ribs 2 may create an image of a shape 6. The apparatus may form part of a sunroof and the sunroof may form part of a vehicle. The depth of each rib 2 may be variable along its length from the front edge 4 to the rear edge 5.
Patent GB-2518852-A (GB)
Title: Method for dimming at least one LED
Inventor: JERMYN PHILIP
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A converter module for dimming of at least one LED comprises a switched/clocked converter supplying power to the at least one LED, the converter advantageously being operated in a borderline mode, the converter comprising a transformer L1 with a bifilar primary winding L1b, and wherein the bifilar primary winding can be activated depending on the current value of the input voltage, which may be detected by a detection means such as auxiliary winding L1a, the voltage generated across the auxiliary winding being used to connect the bifilar primary winding to the negative supply rail of the circuit via a switching stage including transistors Q3, Q4.
Patent GB-2521144-A (GB)
Title: A hand held appliance
Inventor: HEDGES CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: A45D20/52
Filed: 2013-12-10
Abstract: A hand held appliance such as a hairdryer comprises a body (30, fig.1), and a handle 20. A non-linear fluid flow path flows from a fluid inlet (40. fig.1) into the handle 20 to a fluid outlet from the body (30, fig.1). A baffle 330 is provided in the fluid flow path to direct flow away from a PCB 75. The fluid flow path may flow in a first direction within the handle 20 and a second direction within the body (30, fig.1). The baffle 330 may extend from the handle 20 into a space defined within the body, and it may be formed from two parts, a handle part 332, and a body part 362. Part of the baffle 332 may form a partial continuation of the inner handle wall 220. The baffle helps to direct flow within the hand held appliance and reduces turbulence and noise.
Patent GB-2506774-A (GB)
Title: Machine and method for high speed cutting and portioning of extruded products
Inventor: MILLER ALAN G
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: An input conveyor, output conveyor, and knife assembly with a blade between the input and output conveyors all reciprocate back and forth as a blade moves perpendicular to the conveyors to cut portioned sized of product, such as ground meat. The cut cycle allows the product feed to keep moving in a continuous manner on conveyors. For ground meat, this system can allow production rates of 150 pieces or more per minute per conveyor line and can improve the accuracy of portioning. The blade is actuated by a profiled cam set that pulls the blade down, and then returns it with a spring to an upper position. The knife assembly can accelerate just after cutting to reduce the potential for sticking to the cut product.
Patent GB-2510274-A (GB)
Title: Sports training apparatus
Inventor: THIRKETTLE JOHN
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: A sports training apparatus intended for soccer training comprises a pitch area (12) bounded by side walls (22) and end walls (14) having goal structures (16) set there against. Reflective optical sensors (20) in vertical columns detect passage of a ball between columns and hence allow calculation of ball speed. Video cameras (24, 26) are provided around the pitch area ad allow recordings to be made and shown. One or more pressure mats (30) and goal area rear mats (19) and sub mats allow detection of player presence and position of ball impact. One or other of satellite positioning or video image analysis is used to keep track of the positions of individual players and video analysis is used to keep track of the ball. Displayable animations are made to showing player and ball positions. A processor (42) and display (38, 34) are used to control and recall training sessions.
Patent GB-2524764-A (GB)
Title: Drive system for aircraft landing gear
Inventor: MORRIS JAMES
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2014-04-01
Abstract: A method of engaging a drive system with a rotating wheel of an aircraft landing gear. A motor 52 is operated to rotate a pinion 64 which is moved from a neutral position to a contact position in which it contacts a rotating driven gear 66 at an initial contact time. The rotating driven gear is mounted to a rotating wheel of an aircraft landing gear. After the initial contact time the pinion is moved further to a meshing position where the pinion meshes with the driven gear. A centre-to-centre distance between the pinion and the driven gear reduces as the pinion moves to the contact position and to the meshing position. The driven gear has Ngear teeth or rollers, the pinion has Npinion teeth or rollers which mesh with the teeth or rollers of the driven gear when the pinion is at the meshing position. The pinion and driven gear are rotating at angular velocities Ï‰pinion and Ï‰gear respectively at the initial contact time. A sync ratio [(Ï‰pinion*Npinion) / (Ï‰gear*Ngear)] at the initial contact time is not 1, and is preferably less than 1.
Patent GB-2515162-A (GB)
Title: Candle Holders
Inventor: MATTHEWS ALAN JAMES
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A candle holder t comprises first and second component parts that between them define a socket for holding the bottom end of a votive or other candle C. The first component part is a central cylindrical base 9 and the second component part is in the form of an annular member 10 that encircles the base 9 and has four prongs 16 upstanding therefrom, the prongs serving, in use, to hold the candle upright. The annular member 10 and its prongs 16 are preferably formed from a metal, for example aluminium, that has a better thermal conductivity than the material of the base, which may be of brass. This ensures good dissipation of heat from the portion of the candle held by the prongs and a relatively greater conservation of heat where the bottom end-face of the candle abuts the base so as to prolong burning at that end and enhance drainage of wax through holes 19 provided in the base.
Patent GB-2510083-A (GB)
Title: Method for inhibiting the plugging of conduits by gas hydrates
Inventor: KLOMP ULFERT CORNELIS
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A method for inhibiting the plugging of a conduit containing a flowable mixture comprising at least an amount of hydrocarbons capable of forming hydrates in the presence of water and an amount of water, which method comprises adding to the mixture an amount of a functionalized dendrimer effective to inhibit formation and/or accumulation of hydrates in the mixture at conduit temperatures and pressures; and flowing the mixture containing the functionalized dendrimer and any hydrates through the conduit wherein the functionalized dendrimer comprises two or more functional end groups selected from the group consisting of non-cyclic tertiary amine functional end groups, quaternary ammonium functional end groups, polyalkylene glycol functional end groups, quaternary ammonium zwitterionic end groups and phosphate or sulfate end groups.
Patent GB-2517555-A (GB)
Title: Radiation source container
Inventor: RONCHI EMANUELE
IPC: G21F5/02
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: A source container for a radiation source comprises a vessel having an external wall (12, fig. 5) defining a space within which is located a shield 18 formed from a radiation absorbing material and defining a cavity for receiving a radiation source 30, said shield including a window 24 extending from said cavity through said radiation absorbing material, and at least two shutters 20, 22, each shutter being movable between a closed position in which said shutter covers said window and an open position in which said shutter does not cover said window. The provision of two or more shutters provides a means to emit radiation of different intensities from the same source and container.
Patent GB-2530986-A (GB)
Title: Content addressable memory array
Inventor: ROLF SAUTTER
IPC: H01L27/11
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A memory apparatus comprising a content addressable memory, CAM, cell block 105, 106 comprising CAM cells and a random access memory, RAM, cell block 104 comprising RAM cells. The geometric footprint of each of the CAM cells has a side bigger than a side of a geometric footprint of each of the RAM cells, wherein the sides of the CAM cells and the RAM cells are parallel to each other. The apparatus is configured to translate an input keyword at an input of the CAM cell block to an output word at an output of the RAM cell block when the keyword at the input of the CAM cell block is stored in the CAM cell block. The CAM cell block is split into a first part 105 and a second part 106 of the CAM cells. The RAM cell block 104 is located between the first part 105 and the second part 106 of the CAM cells with the first part and the second part of the CAM cells being coupled to the corresponding RAM cells in an alternating manner via respective word lines 108, 109. The geometric footprint of the CAM cell may be twice that of the equivalent RAM cell. Another side of the CAM cell may be equal to the equivalent side of the RAM cell. A Hardware Description Language (HDL) design structure is also included for the memory apparatus described. The system may further comprise an evaluation unit 117, which couples the RAM block bitlines 116 to read amplifiers by means of NAND gates 120,121 the bitlines pre-charged by p-FET stack pairs. The system may further operate synchronously under the control of a first and second clock.
Patent GB-2520625-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine
Inventor: ASCHENBRUCK EMIL
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: A turbomachine 1 with axially spaced guide vane rings 35, 36, wherein at least two of the guide vane supports 21, 18 are jointly fastened to and centred on the same housing flange 22. Fastening may be realised by connecting elements 17, such as screws, extending through flanges 9, 23 of the guide vane supports 21, 18 and into the housing flange. The flanges have preferably mating surfaces 3, 4, 20, 28 in an axial direction 16. Radial 15 and circumferential (12, fig. 2) adjustment of the first guide vane support 21 may be effected via first centring elements 24 extending through flange 9 and into casing flange 22. An analogous adjustment is possible for the second guide vane support 18 via second centring elements (33, fig. 3) extending through both flanges 9, 23 and into casing flange 22. Both centring elements may have a first, cylindrical section 6 received within cylindrical bores and a second section 37 of cylindrical basic contour with opposite flats (7, fig. 2) received within elongate slots (10, fig. 2) in one of the flanges 9, 23. Gaps between the second section 37 of the centring elements and the respective slots allow for adjustment. The centring elements preferably have an even peripheral distribution. Screws 17 may extend through bores (26, fig. 2) in the centring elements. The invention is preferably applied to turbines or compressors of gas turbine engines.
Patent GB-2532442-A (GB)
Title: Fresh "N" up
Inventor: Peter Farrington
IPC: A47G19/26
Filed: 2014-11-19
Abstract: A device for supporting and keeping fresh a cake which has been cut comprises an L-shaped piece of polycarbonate or acrylic which is placed or pushed adjacent the cut edge of the cake. The device supports the cake to prevent toppling, and provides a barrier limiting exposure to air which assists in keeping the cake fresh. The device may bear information such as a logo, or information concerning the cake, such as allergens or suitability for vegetarians.
Patent GB-2536695-A (GB)
Title: Combining arrangement
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN DUFFIELD
IPC: H05H7/02
Filed: 2015-03-26
Abstract: An RF power combining arrangement comprises a power combiner 3 having at least four ports; a first match-dependent oscillator 1 arranged to supply power at a first frequency to a first input port of the combiner 3; a second match-dependent oscillator 2, arranged to supply power at a second frequency to a second input port of the combiner 3; and a mismatch 4 connected to a third port of the combiner 3. The oscillators may be magnetrons or Gunn diodes. The power combiner combines power from the first and second oscillators and, when the first and second frequencies are different, applies a fraction of the combined power to the mismatch. The mismatch reflects at least some of the fraction to the first and second oscillators to lock their outputs in frequency and phase. The fourth port of the power combiner is arranged to receive the combined output power. The arrangement may include several power combiners connected in series, in parallel, or in series/parallel arrangements (figs. 3-5). The invention is suitable for combining the outputs of magnetrons for material processing applications or for linear accelerators (lineacs).
Patent GB-2537857-A (GB)
Title: Thrust washer comprising a polymer running layer having a textured surface
Inventor: OMAR MIAN
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: A thrust washer for an engine is provided. The thrust washer comprises: a thrust washer substrate having an inner edge and an outer edge and an axial face; and a polymer running layer on the axial face of the thrust washer substrate. An axial face of the polymer running layer comprises a textured surface comprising a plurality of discrete surface features. The discrete surface features of the textured surface extend across the axial face of the polymer running layer from the inner edge to the outer edge in a discontinuous arrangement.
Patent GB-2524409-A (GB)
Title: Exerciser
Inventor: DALCOURT MICHOL NASHA
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2012-10-09
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for performing physical training exercises comprises: a member 20 comprising a length of tubing and including an exterior surface having a central longitudinal axis X and defining at least one pair of receivers 24, axially-spaced from one another; wherein each receiver 24 is defined by a longitudinal axis and an aperture A formed through the exterior surface of the member 20. The length of tubing may be square, rectangular, triangular, oval, circular or multi-sided. The receivers 24 preferably include handles 34 and may include a bar extending through the tubular member 20 which may receive additional weights. An apparatus 10 including a hollow tubular member and end caps which can be filled with a weighting agent is also disclosed; as is an apparatus including a solid tubular member.
Patent GB-2533010-A (GB)
Title: Two dimensional MSMS acquisition modes
Inventor: JASON LEE WILDGOOSE
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2015-06-11
Abstract: A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed comprising performing a plurality of experimental runs, wherein each experimental run comprises: periodically mass analysing fragment or product ions at a plurality of time intervals, wherein a delay time is provided between the start of the experimental run and the first time interval at which the fragment or product ions are mass analysed. Different delay times are provided in different ones of the experimental runs and fragment or product ions that have been analysed in a first time interval and another time interval in another experimental run is identified as a fragment or product ions of interest. The timings of the first time interval and/or the other time interval is used to identify the respective precursor of the product or fragment ion of interest. Mass spectra obtained for different time intervals can be summed and the peak centroids of the summed mass spectra that correlate with product/fragment ions can be used to identify its respective precursor ion.
Patent GB-2525103-A (GB)
Title: Improved fabric
Inventor: AVRIL DAVID
IPC: B32B27/32
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: A laminated fabric comprises a first meltblown layer 22 and a second spunbond layer 24 and optionally a third spunbond layer 26. The average basis weight of the second layer 24 is less than 80 g/m2 and the laminated fabric has a hydrostatic head greater than 90 cm. In use the second layer 24 may form the outer facing surface and the third layer 26 may form the inner facing surface of a roofing underlay. The average basis weight of the third layer 26 is preferably 50 g/m2 or less. Each layer may include a hydrophobic additive. In its weakest direction the fabric may have a tear strength of at least 100 N/5cm and in its machine direction a nail tear strength of at least 90 N. The fabric may have a wind uplift pressure of at least 820 Pa and an air permeability of more than 50 l/m/s2. The layers may be united by point bond calendering using heat and pressure to give a 5% to 40% bond area.
Patent GB-2538815-A (GB)
Title: Utility meter
Inventor: SURENDRA JHALORA
IPC: G01R22/06
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A utility meter 10 comprises a housing, maybe plastic and including base (11, Fig. 4) and top cover 12. The housing has a touch-sensitive user input area 20, which may be on a recessed portion 20a of the surface 12a of the housing. Touch sensitive area 20 may be adjacent to a sensor (21, Fig. 7c), perhaps a capacitive touch sensor, possibly comprising conductive tracks on a PCB contained entirely within the housing. The touch input may be by tapping area 20; a processing means (16, Fig. 8) may comprise a filter algorithm to interpret said input, perhaps by rejecting simultaneous key presses. Meter 10 may comprise a display screen 19, located separately from, and controlled by, area 20. Meter 10 may comprise input and output terminals; two input and two output terminals may be arranged in a non-linear configuration on the housing. The metered utility may be electricity.
Patent GB-2533841-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical front wheel drive roller wedging control system
Inventor: Jeffrey A Lawrence
IPC: B60K23/08
Filed: 2015-10-20
Abstract: A mechanical front wheel drive roller wedging control system includes a 4WD switch in a vehicle operator station, a roller cage drag mechanism electrically activated by the 4WD switch and providing a drag on a roller cage if the 4WD switch is in an on position, and a throttle pedal switch actuated by the throttle pedal and that deactivates the roller cage drag mechanism when the throttle pedal is released. The roller cage drag mechanism may include a solenoid with a plunger, the throttle pedal switch cutting power to the solenoid when the throttle pedal is released. The roller cage drag mechanism may include an electromagnet, the throttle pedal switch cutting power to the electromagnet when the throttle pedal is released.
Patent GB-2548634-A (GB)
Title: Utility arm
Inventor: ANDREW SUBRATIE
IPC: F16M11/20
Filed: 2016-03-26
Abstract: A utility support arm (e.g. for a camera monitor 20, fig 8) has a joint 54 in which two pressure pieces 65,66 have frusto-conical surfaces (107,108, fig 5) engaging to lock the joint in the same movement as locking universal joints 58 at the end of arms 53. Each arm universal joint is locked by pistons 69 having a resilient member 92,93 and a conical notch 78, the pistons moved by rollers 95,96 on inclined surfaces 101. The pressure pieces 65,66 are constrained from rotating in housings 83. Distance between housings (X, fig 3) may visually indicate joint locking. The joint torque resistances may be proportional to distance from a payload. A screw 110 prevents dismantling of the joint.