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Patent GB-2531495-A (GB)
Title: Smoke detector
Inventor: GREGORY MICHAEL CRUSE
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 2014-06-16
Abstract: A smoke detector comprising; a light source 26 generating a beam along an optical axis 154, a sensor 30 for receiving light scattered off the optical axis by smoke and a light trap (11, fig 7) comprising walls that define a volume for receiving unscattered light. The volume comprises a closed region with an open first end and at least one wall that is sloped between the first and second end such that the volume narrows from the first end towards the second. The light trap may be embodied as a cone, such as a right circular or oblique cone, and may have an axis of rotational symmetry parallel to the optical axis. The detector may also comprise a generally circular disc-shaped base (2, fig 1) connected to a generally circular dome-shaped cover (7, fig 1). The cover (7, fig 1) may have a peripheral serpentine air inlet to permit the passage of smoke but block external light from entering.
Patent GB-2513764-A (GB)
Title: Communication protocol for secure communications systems
Inventor: SENESE THOMAS J
IPC: H04W12/10
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for authenticating a key management message within a secure communication system is provided herein. During operation, a digital signature for message authentication of a Project 25 Key Management Message (KMM) is utilized. In particular, the digital signature will be used to authenticate the KMM in scenarios where there is no Message Authentication Code (MAC). The MAC will be utilized to authenticate the KMM when available. Because authentication of KMMs take place, even when no MAC is available, it becomes increasingly more difficult to tamper or spoof the delivery of encryption keys.
Patent GB-2528891-A (GB)
Title: Operator feedback of valves
Inventor: BARTON RICHARD ATHOL
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: An apparatus provides operator feedback in response to opening or closing of a valve or coupling. The apparatus comprises data storage means for storing at least one recommended opening or closing event of the valve, sensing means for sensing operator actuation of the valve or coupling and processing means for comparing the sensed actuation of the valve or coupling against the recommended opening or closing event of the valve or coupling in real time or near real time. At least one operator feedback signal based on the comparison is outputted.
Patent GB-2524374-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for heating a chemical reaction
Inventor: WHITE PETER JOHN
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: A method for heating a chemical, biological, and/or enzymatic reaction at a predetermined temperature comprises use of a positive temperature coefficient heating element. The reaction may be an isothermal nucleic acid amplification reaction. A device for use with the method is also disclosed. The device may be handheld, and may be disposable.
Patent GB-2537861-A (GB)
Title: Servo operated spray machine
Inventor: DANIEL EGERTON
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: A method of operating a plurality of machines. Each of the machines uses a servo motor 7 and a motor drive coupled to the servo motor, and the motor drive incorporates a regenerative braking system. The method comprises synchronising the servo motors in order to achieve overlap of the acceleration phases of some machines with the deceleration phases of other machines and providing electrical power from the regenerative braking systems of machines in a deceleration phase to machines in an acceleration phase. A controller for a machine implementing the method, and a system comprising such a controller and a plurality of machines are also disclosed. The machines are preferably machines for spraying the internal surfaces of beverage cans 1.
Patent GB-2523277-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for processing food
Inventor: NORRIS DAVID ALAN
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus which may be used in heating and mixing flowable substances, such as a flowable food product, comprises a body through which a duct which extends between an inlet and an outlet. Means 14 is provided for admitting a working fluid, which may be steam, into the duct which further comprises a Coanda surface. A downstream section of the duct comprises a expansion chamber. A plenum chamber 12 may be disposed adjacent the duct, an orifice opening from the plenum chamber into the duct. By virtue of the Coanda surface located in the duct, the working fluid is induced to flow towards the outlet and entrain the flowable substance with it. A downstream end portion of the duct is preferably outwardly flared or frusto-conical in shape and constitutes an expansion chamber. When the working fluid is steam, the expansion chamber may be so dimensioned that, in use, substantially all of the steam entering the expansion chamber condenses into water before reaching the outlet.
Patent GB-2526015-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with a base
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a base comprising an AC suction motor and a portable cleaning unit removably mounted on the wheeled base and comprising an energy storage member and a portable cleaning unit suction motor that is operable on DC power. The AC suction motor provides motive power when the surface cleaning unit is switched on and when the portable cleaning unit is mounted on the base. The portable cleaning unit suction motor provides motive power when the portable cleaning unit is switched on and when the portable cleaning unit is removed from the base. Alternately, the portable cleaning unit suction motor may be operable on DC power when removed from the wheeled base and may be operable on power provided by the wheeled base when mounted on the wheeled base.
Patent GB-2526503-A (GB)
Title: Circulation monitoring system
Inventor: MCRAE BOB
IPC: A61B5/1455
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: A peripheral arterial flow obstruction detection system for providing a predictive diagnosis correlating to the diagnosis peripheral arterial disease. The system includes a host computer and a sensor used to detect and measure a physiological signal from a subject's finger or toe, such as the measurement of a signal using photoplethysmography using a PPG sensor. Sensor data is processed and filtered before being used to calculate a number of time-domain and frequency-domain calculations corresponding to the signal waveform. The calculations are used in a predictive model using a multi-faceted algorithm to provide a predictive diagnosis that is displayed on an indicator such as a monitor.
Patent GB-2545001-A (GB)
Title: Inlet assembly
Inventor: KEVIN KUPCHO
IPC: H01M8/04089
Filed: 2015-12-03
Abstract: An inlet assembly 1 for a fuel cell comprises a duct 5 comprising inlet and outlet ends 6, 7 for receiving a flow of gas therebetween along a flow path 8 through the duct and an inlet conduit 10 extending through a wall of the duct comprising a mouth 12 configured to receive the gas from within the duct, wherein the mouth is arranged perpendicularly to the flow path and includes open cell foam (20, figure 4). The mouth may include a lattice (40) comprising holes and supporting ribs, with the foam configured to abut the lattice and may also include one or more louvres arranged to divert gas flowing through the duct. Also disclosed is a thrust device comprising said inlet assembly and a thrust providing element 3, preferably a fan, mounted within the duct. A fuel cell powered thrust device comprises said thrust device and one or more fuel cells mounted around the duct and connected to the inlet conduit to receive a supply of air at the cathode of the one or more fuel cells.
Patent GB-2545020-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack
Inventor: SIMON BLAIR DOBSON
IPC: H01M50/209
Filed: 2015-12-04
Abstract: A battery pack 1 comprises a core pack 4, a housing (7, figs 2 and 3), and an elastomer element 5. The elastomer element 5 has a first configuration in which the elastomer element has a first length and a first thickness and the core pack 4 is insertable into the housing (7, figs 2 and 3). The elastomer element 5 has a second configuration in which the elastomer element has a second length shorter than the first length and a second thickness greater than the first thickness such that the elastomer element presses against the core pack 4 and the housing (7, figs 2 and 3), thus securing the core pack in the housing. The elastomer element 5 may be a girdle surrounding the core pack 4 as shown. In an alternative arrangement, the elastomer element may comprise a cord (14, figs 4-6) located in grooves (15, figs 4-6) in the housing (11, figs 4-6) and grooves (13, figs 4-6) in the core pack (12, figs 4-6).
Patent GB-2547652-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device
Inventor: ZLATA SOUKUPOVA
IPC: F04D29/60
Filed: 2016-02-23
Abstract: A lifting device 11 is disclosed, for coupling to a submersible pump 10, preferably one that is located in a sewage pumping station, below ground level submerged and/or not visible from ground level. The lifting device 11 comprises a first guiding member 15 for guiding the lifting device 11 to the load 10, wherein the first guiding member 15 comprises a releasable attachment means, preferably an openable shackle, for releasably coupling to a guiding cable 212 connected to a lifting member 19 on the load. The lifting device also comprises an attachment member 13 to affix itself to an overhead lifting system 101, and a coupling member, preferably a hook, (18, fig. 3) which may couple to the lifting member 19 on the load. The lifting device may have a bell-shaped body with a second guiding member 16, comprising a guiding surface 23, to guide the hook 18 onto the lifting member 19.
Patent GB-2550933-A (GB)
Title: Self-aligning pipe coupling
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER RICHARD WEBB
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 2016-06-01
Abstract: A pipe coupling 100 for connecting together the ends of two pipes comprises: a tubular casing 102 for fitting around the pipes; a tensioning system 104 for tightening the casing 102 around the outer surface of the pipes; and a guide member 108, coupled to and extending away from a first axial end of the tubular casing 102, for radially aligning and guiding one of the pipes into the tubular casing 102. The guide member 108 may comprise a frusto-conical member or may alternatively comprise a number of fingers extending outward from the tubular member and diverging. The guide member 108 may include holes 110 which allow the flow of concrete past the coupling when used in concrete piling operations. The invention finds particular use in the installation of pipes within concrete piles and is said to provide safety benefits when assembling pipes within reinforcement cage sections.
Patent GB-2535940-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric device
Inventor: HEIKE E RIEL
IPC: H01L35/32
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A thermoelectric device (1) for transferring heat from a heat source (2) to a heat sink (3) comprises a first thermoelectric leg pair (10) having a first leg (4) including an n-type semiconductor material and a second leg (5) including a p-type semiconductor material, wherein the first leg (4) and the second leg (5) are electrically coupled in series. A second thermoelectric leg pair (11) has a third leg (7) including an n-type semiconductor material and a fourth leg (8) including a p-type semiconductor material, wherein the third leg (7) and the fourth leg (8) are electrically coupled in series. A first contact (12) placed between the first leg (4) and the fourth leg (8); and a second contact (13) placed between the second leg (5) and the third leg (7). A method for manufacturing a thermoelectric device or module comprises the steps of: providing a first thermoelectric leg pair (10) having a first leg (4) including an n-type semiconductor material and a second leg (5) including a p-type semiconductor material; electrically coupling the first leg (4) and the second leg (5) of the first thermoelectric leg pair (10) in series; providing a second thermoelectric leg pair (11) having a third leg (7) including an n-type semiconductor material and a fourth leg (8) including a p-type semiconductor material; electrically coupling the third leg (7) and the fourth leg (8) of the second thermoelectric leg pair (11) in series; placing a first contact (12) between the first leg (4) and the fourth leg (8); and placing a second contact (13) between the second leg (5) and the third leg (7).
Patent GB-2552457-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for assisting drug delivery
Inventor: STUART BRIAN WILLIAM KAY
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2016-06-29
Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, programmable device and system are all disclosed for the detection of the actuation of an inhaler and breath of a user from audio data. The method comprises identifying, based on a high frequency band of the audio data, actuation of the inhaler. The method additionally comprises identifying, based on a low frequency band of the audio data and based on the identified actuation of the inhaler, an interval of the audio data comprising the breath of the user.
Patent GB-2552797-A (GB)
Title: A ratchet screwdriver
Inventor: JIN-TSAI LAI
IPC: B25B15/04
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: A ratchet screwdriver includes a handle (10), a shank (20) mounted on the handle, and a ratchet switching device (30) mounted on the handle. The ratchet switching device is received in a receiving recess (102) of the handle and includes a base (31), a switching knob (32), a follower piece (33), a positioning seat (34), two pawl members (35), two springs (36), a ratchet wheel (37) and a limit block (38). When both pawl members are engaged the ratchet is locked in both directions. The ratchet mechanism can then be selectively engaged to operate in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction by operating the switching knob which drives the follower piece to disengage one of the pawls from the ratchet wheel.
Patent GB-2554395-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for attaching a vehicle component to a vehicle structural component
Inventor: JAMES BOLAND
IPC: B62D65/14
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A vehicle component mounting bracket 2 is provided for use in a vehicle assembly line, for example for fitting a vehicle seat to a vehicle chassis or body. Bracket 2 comprises at least one planar surface 4, which may have a surface area of at least 1000 mm², having a recess 6 to receive an engagement element 12 of a vehicle component 10, for example a seat, and at least one abutment 8 protruding from planar surface 4 and arranged to direct motion of engagement element 12 in a direction parallel to planar surface 4 so that engagement element 12 can engage recess 6. Recess 6 may be coincident with an edge of abutment 8. Planar surface 4 may be part of a portion detachable from a body of bracket 2. Bracket 2 may provide a reduction of takt time when used in an assembly line, and may be comprised in a vehicle after assembly.
Patent GB-2539147-A (GB)
Title: Common radiation path for acquiring particle information by means of direct image evaluation and differential image analysis
Inventor: CHRISTIAN MOITZI
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for acquiring information indicative of a particle size and/or shape for particles in a sample, said device (100) comprising an electromagnetic radiation source (102) for generating electromagnetic primary radiation (108), an electromagnetic radiation detector (104) for detecting electromagnetic secondary radiation (110) generated by said electromagnetic primary radiation (108) interacting with the sample, and an acquisition device (106) that is configured to acquire the information indicative of the particle size and/or shape based on the detected electromagnetic secondary radiation (110), said acquisition device (106) being designed to acquire the information, selectively, first (112) by means of identification and determination of the size and/or shape of the particles on a detector image generated from the electromagnetic secondary radiation (110), and/or secondly (114) from temporal changes in the electromagnetic secondary radiation (110) between detector images that were generated at different detection times.
Patent GB-2546581-A (GB)
Title: Line and level marking
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PATRICK UNDERWOOD
IPC: G01C15/08
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: A method for marking out a line and/or a level for construction purposes, the line or level extending above a stretch of ground, the method comprising securing to the ground a rod holder 51 having a socket 53 for holding an end of an upstanding rod 67, and locating a rod in said socket. This procedure is repeated to provide a plurality of spaced apart upstanding rods and a filament 93 is extended between and connected to said rods at a predetermined level above the ground. The rod holding member may be placed within a holed building brick 61. Each rod may have a collar 71 having a perforation 74 for the string filament to pass through. A target holder (77, Fig. 17) for use with a theodolite may be mounted on the collar.
Patent GB-2562734-A (GB)
Title: Sports glove and method of manufacturing
Inventor: SADIQ NAUMAN
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2017-05-22
Abstract: A sports glove 1, such as a boxing glove, comprises a body 2 with substantially opposite first and second sides 3, 4, a palm portion 5, a dorsal portion 6 and a wrist portion 11. First and second pieces of material form regions of the body 2 and define a join therebetween on its surface. A third material, optionally an embroidery thread such as viscose, secures the first and second pieces of material together, for example by satin stitching, covering approximately 30% or more of the seam. The first and second sections may each form parts of the dorsal portion 6, or the first piece may form parts of the front and rear sections 5, 6, with the second piece forming part of the cuff 11. The join may be located on the dorsal portion 6 and the palm 5. A method of manufacturing the glove 1 is also provided.
Patent GB-2564640-A (GB)
Title: Wheel protector
Inventor: CLIVE ANTHONY WHEELDON
IPC: B65D85/68
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: A wheel protector for arrangement between a wheel and a tray for storing or transporting wheels, the wheel having a wheel rim providing an annular surface formed substantially in a plane lying perpendicular to the axis of the wheel, the wheel protector comprising a layer of protective material configured to lie against the annular surface of the wheel rim and to overlap at least a portion of the outer periphery of the wheel rim, such that the protective material is configured to deform as the protective material is compressed between the wheel and the tray, the deformed material conforming to the shape of the outer periphery ofthe wheel rim so as to create a protective ridge around the portion of the outer periphery of the wheel rim. The layer of protective material may be formed as an annular disc and may be formed of a dual density PVC foam. Also disclosed is an apparatus for storing wheels, the apparatus comprising at least first and second trays for storing wheels, and at least one wheel protector as defined above. Further disclosed is a method of packing a wheel for storage or transport.
Patent GB-2549439-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft propulsion unit comprising an unducted-fan turbine engine and an attachment pylon
Inventor: MATHIEU SIMON PAUL GRUBER
IPC: B64D29/04
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft propulsion unit comprising: a turbine engine (1) having at least one unducted propulsion fan (4a), and an attachment pylon (3) intended to attach the turbine engine to a structural element (2) of the aircraft, said pylon being positioned on the turbine engine upstream of the fan (4a) and having an aerodynamic profile (30) extending transversally between a leading edge (31) and a trailing edge (32), the trailing edge of the aerodynamic profile of the pylon comprising a cutout (34) extending longitudinally over part of the trailing edge facing at least part of the fan, said cutout being configured in order locally to increase the distance between the trailing edge and the fan, the outline of the cutout having a curved shape exhibiting at least two points of inflection.
Patent GB-2567251-A (GB)
Title: MEMS devices and processes
Inventor: SCOTT LYALL CARGILL
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2017-10-19
Abstract: The application relates to a MEMS device, such as a MEMS capacitive microphone, comprising a substrate 205 and a backplate structure 304 comprising a raised portion 304a providing a plane above the substrate. The backplate structure comprises a support region 316 where the backplate connects to the substrate either directly or through an intermediate member such as a membrane 301. A strengthening layer 310 is provided on or within the support region. This strengthening layer protects the backplate against stress concentrations which lead to cracking in the support region, resulting in failure of the MEMS device. The strengthening layer may be embedded within the backplate, between layers of said backplate.
Patent GB-2557493-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow network simulation methods and systems employing two-phase envelopes with interpolated values
Inventor: ZHIQIANG GU
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2015-09-17
Abstract: A method includes modeling a fluid flow network, the fluid flow network having a surface pipeline network connected between a plurality of well perforation nodes and a common outlet or inlet. The method also includes generating a plurality of two-phase envelopes for the modeled fluid flow network, where each two-phase envelope has at least some interpolated values and corresponds to a section of the modeled fluid flow network with a constant flow composition. The method also includes determining phase equilibrium information for the modeled fluid flow network based on the generated two-phase envelopes. The method also includes applying the determined phase equilibrium information to production or simulation related to the fluid flow network.
Patent GB-2562584-A (GB)
Title: Method of transporting digital data over coaxial cable
Inventor: JAN ARIESEN
IPC: H04N7/10
Filed: 2018-03-15
Abstract: There is provided a method of transporting digital data over coaxial cable 20 comprising converting digital signals associated with data into data electrical signals, positioning at least one repeater station 46 along a coaxial cable, restoring digital signals from the data electrical signals at the repeater station, and converting the digital signals back into data electrical signals at the repeater station for onward transmission. There may be a plurality of repeater stations disposed at spaced-apart intervals along the coaxial cable. Each repeater station may comprise a receiver and transmitter, the receiver receiving data electrical signals and restoring these into digital signals with the transmitter converting the digital signals back into data electrical signals for onward transmission. The data electrical signals may have a frequency of at least 2GHz. The invention may reduce costs in installing extra signal transmission cables in a Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) network.
Patent GB-2560267-A (GB)
Title: Fluid diversion mechanism for bodily-fluid sampling
Inventor: GREGORY J BULLINGTON
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: Fluid transfer device 100 transfers a first volume of bodily fluid, for example between approximately 0.1ml and 5ml of blood, from a pathway P via a lumen-containing device such as a needle and inlet port 107, to fluid reservoir 180, contained within housing 101. This may result in reduced contamination from e.g. dermally-residing microbes in a subsequent volume of blood, which in a second operating mode flows from inlet port 107 to an outlet port 110 via a sampling path, bypassing the initial volume of blood in reservoir 180. Vents (214, fig. 8) disposed in the housing can allow air to exit. The outlet port may be isolated from the fluid reservoir and a seal member, which partially defines the fluid reservoir, may prevent the flow or air from the vent into the fluid reservoir.