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Patent GB-2508401-A (GB)
Title: Treating alkaline water containing solids
Inventor: COULTON RICHARD
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: A method of treating liquid includes the steps of providing a treatment unit that comprises first and second treatment tanks 1, 2 contained within a common structure, placing a flexible bag into the first treatment tank and passing liquid containing some solids into the flexible bag. Liquid in an upper region of the first treatment tank passes into the second treatment tank and flows between a multiplicity of inclined plates 22, wherein solids are separated out and are collected in a bottom region of the second treatment tank. The bag is removed from the first treatment tank with solids retained in the bottom of the bag. In another aspect, a method of treating alkaline water additionally comprises the insertion of a gas introduction device 31 into the top of the bag, after the bag has been placed in the first treatment tank, and introducing carbon dioxide into the water through the gas introduction device. Additionally, carbon dioxide is introduced into the water after it has flowed out of the first treatment tank, but before it flows between the multiplicity of inclined plates. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also provided.
Patent GB-2494338-A (GB)
Title: Integraqted cicuit with finFETS and MIM fin capcitor
Inventor: BOOTH ROGER A
IPC: H01L21/8238
Filed: 2011-03-31
Abstract: An integrated circuit having finFETs(60a,b) and a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) fin capacitor (65) and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A method includes forming a first finFET (60a) comprising a first dielectric (25) and a first conductor (30); forming a second finFET (60b) comprising a second dielectric (40) and a second conductor (45); and forming a fin capacitor (65) comprising the first conductor (25), the second dielectric (40), and the second conductor (45).
Patent GB-2494580-A (GB)
Title: Method for diagnosing lung cancer
Inventor: LEWIS PAUL DAVID
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2011-07-01
Abstract: Provided are methods for diagnosing lung cancer in a subject or for identifying a subject at risk of developing lung cancer, the method comprising performing FTIR spectral analysis of a sputum sample obtained from the subject and comparing the spectrum produced from the sample with an FTIR spectrum from a normal control. Also provided are methods for detecting early and late stage cancer, methods for monitoring the progression of lung cancer in a subject and kits for use in the described methods.
Patent GB-2495665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to work implements
Inventor: MABEY KEITH ROSS
IPC: A01B15/14
Filed: 2011-04-29
Abstract: A work implement, including a frame, a drive axle, a central work portion substantially in line with and coupled to the drive axle, at least one additional work portion pivotally mounted to the frame, at least one actuator configured to pivot the at least one additional work portion with respect to the frame, characterised in that each of the at least one work portions is operatively coupled to the drive axle by a drive belt such that pivoting of the at least one additional work portion by the actuator causes the drive belt to slacken thereby disengaging the at least one work portion.
Patent GB-2511085-A (GB)
Title: Electric drive system
Inventor: ALLAN DAVID GRANT
IPC: B60L15/20
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: An electric drive system 200 for driving an output comprises: a first electric motor 250 arranged to drive a first input shaft 230 at a first angular velocity, Ï‰1, and a second electric motor 260 arranged to drive a second input shaft 240 at a second angular velocity, Ï‰2. A gear mechanism 210 transmits angular rotation of the first and second input shafts to drive the output 220 at an output angular velocity, Ï‰out, such that Ï‰out is proportional to aÏ‰1bÏ‰2, where a and b are constants. When the output is to be driven from Ï‰out=0, controller 270 controls the first and second motors to drive the first and second input shafts in a first phase to primary first and second angular velocities, Ï‰1,p and Ï‰2,p, such that aÏ‰1,pâ‰ˆbÏ‰2,p . The input shafts are subsequently driven in a second phase in which the first angular velocity, Ï‰1, or the second angular velocity, Ï‰2, or both are varied such that aÏ‰1â‰ bÏ‰2 and the output is driven from Ï‰out=0. The invention is suitable for motors powering an electric vehicle, particularly when pulling off in situations of high output load such as off-road or otherwise difficult terrain, or moving at low velocity.
Patent GB-2513871-A (GB)
Title: Networks elements, wireless communication system and methods therefor
Inventor: KILGOUR CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JOHN
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2013-05-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining a subscriber identity of a User Equipment 105 being served by a LTE cell 104 exploits a conventional handover procedure by generating a "fake" handover request at the LTE {source} cell 104 designating a 3G cell 102 as the target. The target 3G cell is arranged to forward the subscriber identity which is included in a relocation request message received from a core network 107 to the LTE cell and to send a relocation failure message back to the core network.
Patent GB-2514176-A (GB)
Title: Guitar neck
Inventor: MULFORD BARRY
IPC: G10D3/06
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: A guitar neck comprising a wide flaring fingerboard offset, positively biased toward one side of the neck, allowing more fretting area under the top E string for vibrato playing. At the nut end of the guitar neck the frets (a), fingerboard (b) and neck (c) are preferably of the same width. Further along the neck and higher up the fret register the fingerboard preferably starts to flare wider than the neck. At the heel end of the neck, the fingerboard preferably over-sails the body of the guitar and flares out to a much wider point. The side which is flared may differ, depending on whether the instrument is for a right handed player or a left handed player.
Patent GB-2506965-A (GB)
Title: Roofing edge fall arrest apparatus
Inventor: HARRISON JOHN
IPC: E04D15/00
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: Roofing edge fall arrest apparatus 11 is disclosed for use when laying roofing materials on purlins (4, figure 1) of a building, e.g. a steel construction. It includes fall arrest panels 12 arrangeable between the purlins. A beam 21 is arranged to cross over a number of purlins, the panels being fasted to the beam. Supports, preferably in the form of sliders or rollers (20, figure 4), movably hold the structure on the purlins. Furthermore, the apparatus comprises means to locate the structure on the purlins longitudinally to the beam, preferably by additional sliders or rollers. The support is set in from the ends of the fall arrest panels, supporting them in a cantilevered manner. The panels may include an edge frame with a netting or a steel work spanning the frame. The beam is a steel work truss, which can be stiff within its plane yet flexible over its length to follow any curvature of the roof, or stiff over its length for use with a flat roof. The apparatus may comprise brakes (31, figure 5) like ropes or wires to secure against movement of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2505084-A (GB)
Title: Rail mounted cable management for a cabinet
Inventor: LINARES LOUIS
IPC: H02B1/052
Filed: 2012-07-24
Abstract: A device (1) for managing the cabling conductors of the equipment in an electrical cabinet provided with rails comprises at least one foot (2) which has means for detachably fixing to the rail. The foot also has at one end means for detachably fixing a main band (3) intended for conductors to pass through, said conductors extending in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rail. The band (3) has means for fixing to a so-called first cabling accessory (13). The first accessory has means for connecting to a second accessory and further accessories via male and female sliding parts formed on each accessory.
Patent GB-2517716-A (GB)
Title: Compactor
Inventor: BLICK VIVIAN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: A waste compactor 10 is powered by a solar panel 24 via a battery and a DC motor 18. The compactor is mounted on a structure 12 while the waste is in a receptacle. The support structure can include a base 36 to receive a bin towards which a detachable compaction plate 40 progresses and vertical 30 and horizontal 34 members between the base and the drive mechanism 16. The base and the waste container could have wheels. The drive mechanism may be a screw jack where a pinion gear on the motor rotates a threaded shaft via a second gear; and this causes a nut to move along the shaft, the nut being connected to the drive plate via a tube 52. Preferably compaction is controlled in response to user input, detecting presence of an interlock and monitoring compaction force with a sensor; so that compaction ceases when a threshold such as 1.5 ton is reached. There is ideally another power source such as mains; and the receptacle could be a wheelie bin or oil drum.
Patent GB-2518156-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for damage detection in a vehicle
Inventor: ZONG XIAOZHOU
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2013-09-11
Abstract: An onboard system and method for suspension or steering damage detection in a wheeled vehicle includes a control unit (10), a range of sensors (11) and a memory means (15) for logging an incident, e.g. a kerb strike. The control unit monitors an input condition to a sensor for comparison to a safety threshold and, if the safety threshold is exceeded, then the incident is recorded to the memory means. The system and method is particularly useful for registering minor accidents, such as a kerb strike, which may not cause any immediately noticeable impairment to operation of the vehicle, but may lead to more serious damage later. Preferably the system includes a communication unit (17) and/or user alert unit (16) which prompts a vehicle inspection to be arranged, even if, to the vehicle operator, there is no visible damage or change in operation.
Patent GB-2519328-A (GB)
Title: Food packaging
Inventor: DAVIES EMMA
IPC: B65D85/36
Filed: 2013-10-17
Abstract: Packaging for at least one food product 8, comprising a support portion 2 with at least one recess 4a,b,c providing a base arranged to receive a lower portion 7 of the food product. The packaging further comprises a lid portion 3 with at least one recess for receiving an upper portion 9 of the food product, and is arranged to releasably engage the support portion. The lid portion further provides at least one abutment surface 11 extending inwardly from the mouth 12 of each recess. When the lid portion engages the support portion the abutment surface is arranged to engage the food product so as to retain the food product(s) in contact with the base of the recess of the support portion. The packaging may be made of transparent food-grade plastic and may be best suited to holding cupcakes. The abutments may engage the outer casings 13 of the cupcakes and may reduce smearing of the icing against the lid 16.
Patent GB-2521816-A (GB)
Title: Cap assembly with liquid measuring capabilties
Inventor: FRASER JASON
IPC: B67C11/00
Filed: 2013-11-17
Abstract: A cap assembly with an integrated telescopic funnel wherein the funnel can be extended and stored via use of the cap. The cap assembly preferably has a telescopic funnel 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 integrated with the upper base 3. The funnel is integrated with the upper base. The funnel will preferably have a measuring means in which the lower base 1and upper base attach together to sandwich a swivel-plate 2 which when in the closed position allows the amount of liquid to be measured in the funnel. This will facilitate a determined amount of liquid being dispensed and eliminates overfilling.
Patent GB-2520973-A (GB)
Title: Optical alignment system
Inventor: MILLER ALISTAIR ALLEN
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: An optical alignment system 2 for aligning an optical component 4 comprising an alignment component 12 moveable in a plane and to hold an optical fibre Mechanical Transfer ferrule 4 in a fixed relationship and a driving component 22, moveable relative to the alignment element 12 in a first linear direction which is not parallel to said plane and when the drive component 22 is forced in the first linear direction and in contact with the alignment part, it applies a force on the alignment module 12 to move the fiber optic 4 in the plane. The component to apply the force 22 may be a ball headed adjustment screw and the first linear direction can be substantially perpendicular to the plane. Also disclosed is an alignment component 12 with a plurality of alignment surfaces and an alignment frame 18 with a plurality of through holes to accommodate driving components.
Patent GB-2521192-A (GB)
Title: Resource allocation
Inventor: SWINDLE CHRISTOPHER NEIL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2013-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to resource allocation for one or more digital signal processors in a media gateway. The media gateway has one or more digital signal processors each having a plurality of digital signal processor cores. The processing of telecommunication calls are allocated to different digital signal processor (DSP) cores in the media gateway. When additional processing resources are required for a call (310), a determination (315) is made as to whether any of a set of DSP cores are able to provide these resources. Responsive to a particular digital signal processor core being unable to provide the further processing resources, a reallocation process (335 - 355) is initiated. This involves reserving resources on a further digital processor core (335), releasing the original set of processing resources (350) and allocating the processing of the call to the further digital processor core (355). The call could be a video call, an audio call, a request for a telecommunication service, or a teleconference. The request for additional resources may relate to an additional person joining the call. The request can be rejected if resources are unavailable. The processing may form part of a digital processing context having a number of DSP channels.
Patent GB-2516130-A (GB)
Title: Coil antenna element and antenna module
Inventor: YOSUI KUNIAKI
IPC: H01Q7/08
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A stack (12) is obtained by stacking non-magnetic body sheets (SH1a-SH2b) and magnetic body sheets (SH2a-SH2c). A coil conductor (14) is provided to the stack (12) so that a part of the magnetic body forms a magnetic core and the winding axis extends along a principal surface of the stack. The coil conductor (14) has: a plurality of linear conductors (14a, 14a,...), each of the linear conductors (14a, 14a,...) extending on the side of one of the principal surfaces of the magnetic body; a plurality of linear conductors (14b, 14b,...), each of the linear conductors (14b, 14b,...) extending on the side of the other principal surface of the magnetic body; and a plurality of via-hole conductors (14c, 14c,..., 14d, 14d,...) formed in the thickness direction of the stack (12) so as to be enclosed by the magnetic body. The via-hole conductors (14c, 14c,..., 14d, 14d,...) form a wound body with the linear conductors (14a, 14a,...), (14b, 14b,...).
Patent GB-2512721-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with a load measuring system configured to determine the total amount of a weight of a load disposed in the vehicle and method for measuring the total
Inventor: BHALWANKAR AJIT
IPC: G01G19/12
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A device for measuring the total weight of luggage being carried in the cargo bay or luggage compartment of a vehicle (1) comprises one or more load cells (20) coupled to the floor (14) of the cargo bay (10). The total weight of luggage is determined by measuring the local load at each load cell coupled to different sections of the load floor. The weight of luggage can be determined for different floor sections at different heights within the luggage compartment (fig. 6), and an overload alarm can be provided as a display (40) or an audible signal (50) within the vehicle.
Patent GB-2527055-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for predicting wave impacts with a watercraft, and watercraft control systems and methods
Inventor: MUNN TIMOTHY
IPC: B63H25/00
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A control system 100 for a watercraft 10 comprises a subsystem 110 for predicting wave impacts to the watercraft and a control unit 120. The subsystem for predicting wave impacts with the watercraft comprises a sensor (220, Fig 2) configured to detect signals reflected and /or scattered by waves on a water surface, and a processing unit configured to generate wave prediction data indicating predicted times of arrival of waves at the watercraft from the detected signals. The control unit is configured to generate control signals for a throttle and / or a steering device 130 of the watercraft, in response to the wave prediction data, before the predicted time of arrival, to reduce the effect of the impact of the wave with the watercraft.
Patent GB-2514493-A (GB)
Title: Downhole detection
Inventor: LITTLEFORD SYDNEY JOSEPH
IPC: E21B47/047
Filed: 2014-06-13
Abstract: A method for use in or for detecting a downhole feature in a well 4 comprises transmitting an electromagnetic signal from a first position 24 located substantially at or adjacent to surface through a first space to the downhole feature. The method further comprises receiving an electromagnetic signal at a second position 26 located substantially at or adjacent to surface after reflection of the transmitted electromagnetic signal from the downhole feature and after propagation of the reflected electromagnetic signal through a second space. The method may comprise sealing the well before transmitting the electromagnetic signal. Also disclosed is a cap arrangement comprising an antenna for transmitting or receiving electromagnetic signals and a cap arrangement comprising a pressure test port.
Patent GB-2527339-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: SHILLITO PAUL
IPC: F16K3/08
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: A rotary disc valve comprises a housing 112 having inlet and outlet ducts 116, 118 extending to and from a valve chamber 120. An obturator 122 is located in the valve chamber and is displaceable between open and closed positions that either allow or stop fluid flow through the valve chamber. A spindle 124 is mounted for rotation relative to the housing and has a distal end extending into the valve chamber 120 upon which the obturator 122 is mounted. The spindle 124 and housing 112 cooperate to provide a continuous metal to metal seal 142 comprising a plurality of discreet, substantially concentric annular contact areas (180, Fig. 5) between the spindle and housing.
Patent GB-2513059-A (GB)
Title: Torque wrench
Inventor: FURUIE KOU
IPC: B25B23/14
Filed: 2012-09-27
Abstract: The upper surface (4a) of a transmitter (4) faces a camera (9) that ascertains the position of the torque wrench. Bolt insertion holes (10) for fixing the transmitter (4) to the main body (1) open onto the upper surface (4a). The bolt insertion holes (10) are formed at a total of four points at positions that form rectangular corners when viewed from the direction of the camera (9). Each bolt insertion hole (10) penetrates in the thickness direction of the transmitter (4) and the upper end is formed as a large diameter section (10a) into which the head of the bolt fits. A marker (12) is furnished on the upper surface of the head (11a) of the bolts (11) that are inserted into the bolt insertion holes (10). The depth of the large diameter sections (10a) is greater than the total value of the thickness of the bolt head (11a) and the thickness of the marker (12) when the transmitter (4) is fixed to the main body (1) using the bolts (11). As a result, the markers (12) are lower than the openings of the bolt insertion holes (10), reducing the possibility that the markers (12) will strike other members and be damaged or come off when the torque wrench is being used.
Patent GB-2529622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to an anti-tamper device
Inventor: EDMONDS MARTIN WALLACE
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: A multi-layered electronic system 10 is provided comprising: a support substrate 12 which supports at least a primary conductive track 22 and a conductive shorting element 18, the primary conductive track 22 and conductive shorting element 18 being in electrical isolation from one another. A security layer 16 is also provided, including at least a conductive security connection 42 and a flexible switch element 50 providing an electrical interruption to the conductive security track, the conductive security connection 42 being in electrical engagement with the primary conductive track 22, and the flexible switch element 50 being at least in part coplanar with the conductive security connection 42. A dielectric substrate 20, to which the security layer 16 is affixed, is also provided, and is directly or indirectly secured to the support substrate 12. The electrical interruption of the conductive security connection 42 is bridged by the switch element 50 contacting the conductive shorting element 18 under an actuation force provided from the direction of the dielectric substrate 20, the switch element 50 being biased away from the conductive shorting element 18 in the absence of said actuation force.
Patent GB-2533546-A (GB)
Title: A controller device
Inventor: COLIN JACKSON
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: A controller device adapted to regulate the opacity a LC film from a transparent state to a translucent state which in use is attached to a transparent element, comprises; a voltage controller for regulating the voltage of an electrical supply to a LC film; a duty cycle controller for varying the duty cycle of an electrical supply provided by the voltage controller to control a LC film from a transparent state to an opaque state and vice versa, this arrangement allows the opacity of the LC film to be varied between 0-100% in small increments of 0.5%. In alternative embodiments the controller device comprises an information storage device or a frequency sensor.
Patent GB-2518317-A (GB)
Title: High speed and low power circuit structure for barrel shifter
Inventor: YASUDA TAKEO
IPC: G06F7/76
Filed: 2013-04-08
Abstract: A barrel shifter uses a sign magnitude to 2's complement converter to generate decoder signals for its cascaded multiplexer selectors. The sign input receives the shift direction and the magnitude input receives the shift amount. The sign magnitude to 2's complement converter computes an output result as a 2's complement of the shift amount using the shift direction as a sign input, assigns a first portion (most significant bit half) of the output result to a first decoder signal, and assigns a second portion (least significant bit half) of the output result to a second decoder signal. The encoding scheme using a sign magnitude to 2's complement converter allows the decoder circuits to be relatively simple, for example, 3-to-8 decoders for a 64-bit operand value rather than the 4-to-9 decoder required in a conventional barrel shifter, leading to faster operation, less area, and reduced power consumption.
Patent GB-2522356-A (GB)
Title: Communicating tuples in a message
Inventor: CHEN QIMING
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: Multiple tuples are combined by a processing node into a message that has a key portion including a value of a key, and a payload including a relation containing content of the combined plurality of tuple. The message is sent to a receiving node.