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Patent GB-2516310-A (GB)
Title: A vessel for urine
Inventor: GRAINEY ALEXANDRA
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: A vessel for urine having an elongate body 1 with a mouth 4 and handle 2, said body 1 substantially formed of a single moulded piece, at least part of the body 1 is transparent; the body 1 comprises a local indication of colour significance 8. The vessel may have a displaceable lid which may be fully displaceable or detachable to allow better cleaning of the vessel and/or lid. The indication 8 comprises a segmented or progressive colour chart to enable the user to compare the colour of the urine against said chart in order to indicate hydration levels of the user. The interior of the body 1 may be opaque or white, with a transparent window 7. There may be a perforated filter in the mouth 4 of the body. The body may have a flat base 3, or a textured handle 2.
Patent GB-2507161-A (GB)
Title: Enhancement of upload and/or download performance based on client and/or server feedback information
Inventor: LUECKE RYAN
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing enhancement of upload and/or download performance based on client and/or server feedback information are disclosed. In an embodiment, the disclosed method detects that a data transfer event is about to occur and based on a set of characteristics associated with the data transfer event, selects a host from a group of hosts as a pathway for transferring data associated with the data transfer event to optimize data transfer performance. The group of hosts can include a server providing cloud-based collaboration and/or storage services, one or more content delivery network servers and/or geographically distributed edge servers.
Patent GB-2517446-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose tool
Inventor: COLLIER JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: B25B13/56
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: A multipurpose tool 10 has an elongate handle 16 with a grip 20 and a tool head 18 at one end. The tool has a plurality of tool attachments 12 with inter-engaging elements 116 that cooperate with a complementary element 32 on the tool head. The tool head also has a drive surface 40 which mates with a corresponding surface 114 on each attachment and transfers the torque applied on the handle by a user to the attachment. The tool head may be detachable, and may be pivotable. The complementary inter-engaging elements may comprise a male and female portion, which may be a peg 32 and recess 118 (figs 5, 6). A tommy bar may be attached to the hole 22 to assist rotation of the tool. The tool attachments may comprise a hex socket or driver, square socket or driver, or various other types of valve sockets, keys or the like.
Patent GB-2520933-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable large-sized advertisement curtain wind-resistant module
Inventor: LIN RUEI-HSING
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2013-12-03
Abstract: An adjustable tensioning module for large-sized advertisement curtains including a base 1, a slidable board 2, a coupler 3, a transmission device 4, and a transmission rod 5. The base has a screw rod 13 and the slidable board is slidably mounted to the base via rails 12, 23 and coupled with the screw rod on the opposite surface to which the coupler is mounted. The transmission device is arranged in the base and coupled to the screw rod. The transmission rod drives the transmission device and the transmission device in turn drives the screw rod, so that the screw rod may drive the slidable board for linear displacement along the base. The linear displacement of the slidable board provides adjustment of distance between two frames when stretching an advertisement curtain between the frames.
Patent GB-2521393-A (GB)
Title: A building block for a mechanical construction
Inventor: SANZ ALEJANDRO
IPC: F16C33/72
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: The invention provides a building block or component 290 for a mechanical construction. The invention further provides a bearing 200, an actuator system, a gear box, a system and a method of producing the building block. The building block comprises a first printed material 210 printed via an additive manufacturing process on or at least partially embedded in a second material 260. The first printed material is printed in a pattern (212, fig 2B) configured and constructed for cooperating with a sensor (240, Fig 2B) for providing, in use, position information of the building block relative to the sensor 240. The sensor 240 may be a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor. The first printed material 210 may comprise magnetic particles. The method of producing the building block 290 may comprise a step of adding the first printed material 210 to the second material 260 via the additive manufacturing process under the influence of a predefined magnetic field.
Patent GB-2522209-A (GB)
Title: A bath board
Inventor: GARLICK GINNIE
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2014-01-16
Abstract: There is provided a bath board (20) suitable for spanning between two opposing sides (11, 12) of a bath (10) and for a person to sit upon. The bath board (20) comprises a seat portion (25) upon which the person may sit when showering within the bath, and a slotted portion (30) defining a slot (35), the slot for receiving a shower curtain to help direct water towards a base of the bath.
Patent GB-2522228-A (GB)
Title: Germ-free Beverage lid system
Inventor: NURSE ADRIAN
IPC: B65D85/72
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: A germ-free beverage lid system 100 comprising a lid 112 and a protective covering 130. The lid seal about a circumference of the drinking edge (158 fig.2) of a disposable cup (155 fig.2) and the detachable protective covering is attached to a top surface (124 fig.2) of the lid. The covering protects the drinking surface of the lid from being contaminated with dirt and germs and can be removed from the top surface by a user to allow the beverage held within a container to be consumed. The protective cover can provide a closed and evacuated zone to protect that can resist heat transfer to help keep the contents of the cup at a desired temperature. The cup lid can be comprise of a BPA-free plastic or a molded paper. The protective cover can be specially designed for the plastic lids that are used for beverages sold in coffee house chains, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and similar outlets. The intent is to provide a more hygienic means of offering these types of lids to consumers, helping to create a sterile cup lid to stop the spread of germs and bacteria.
Patent GB-2512717-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection apparatus
Inventor: ADAMS EDDIE
IPC: G01R1/22
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A clamp 100 for establishing an electrical connection with a conductor 700. The clamp comprises a first body 102 and a second body 104. The second body is pivotally coupled to the first body. The bodies 124 may be coupled by means of a hinge or pivot. The first and second bodies define a receiving region there between for receiving a conductor. The bodies have electrical connection surfaces 150,152. The first and second bodies are biased towards each other at the receiving region to clamp a conductor. The bodies may comprise a notch portion (162,Figure 9) for a smaller conductor. The clamp also comprises a shutter 112,114, movably coupled to one of the first body and the second body. The shutter is biased into a restricting position in which entry into the receiving region is restricted. The shutter biasing means may comprise a tension spring 142,144.
Patent GB-2508566-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function cover for a personal media device including a sound channel to enhance the audio from the media device
Inventor: VENABLES CARL
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2014-03-20
Abstract: A multi-function cover (10; 110; 210; 310) for a personal media device such as a smart 'phone, tablet computer, MP3 player, MP4 player, GPS device and the like. The cover has: a cavity (12; 112; 212; 312) to locate the personal media device, the cavity may have a lip to retain the device; a front (28; 128; 228; 328) and a back (24; 224; 324) wherein the cavity is open at the front so as to permit viewing of a display screen of the personal media device in use; a sound channel (22; 122a,b; 222; 322) with an input opening (20; 120; 220) located adjacent to the loudspeaker of the personal media device and an output opening (26; 126a,b; 226; 326), the area of the output opening (26; 126a,b; 226; 326) being larger than the area of the input opening (20; 120; 220). The sound channel can redirect the output of the loudspeaker from the side or back of the device towards (or more towards) the user. In addition to enhancing the audio experience, the cover also provides impact protection and a stand for the personal media device. The cover may also have at least one hand-grip increasing the ability of the user to hold the device in one hand.
Patent GB-2515654-A (GB)
Title: Powertrain control system and method
Inventor: BIRCH JOHN
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A powertrain control system 1 for a vehicle and a corresponding method are provided. The powertrain control system 1 includes a torque limit calculator 47 for generating a torque control signal 57 based on one or more vehicle operating parameters. A torque request module 43 is provided for generating a torque request signal 45 and a torque control module 7 controls the torque applied by the powertrain. The torque control module 7 is configured to receive the torque request signal 45 from the torque request module 43 and the torque control signal 57 from the torque limit calculator 47; and to control the torque applied by the powertrain in dependence on the torque request signal 45 and the torque control signal 57.
Patent GB-2528249-A (GB)
Title: Automatic background region selection for lesion delineation in medical images
Inventor: FIROUZIAN AZADEH
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: Apparatus and method for identifying a region of interest or selecting a background area comprising: loading a medical image data-set, step 10; selecting an image portion, step 12; delineating, by segmentation, an outline of a region within the selection, corresponding to the boundary of a patients organ, containing a lesion, step 14; identifying a background region, step 18, within the segmentation by: automatically identifying regions of the segmentation as a lesion and potential non-background regions; subtracting the regions identified as the lesion and potential non-background regions from the segmentation, step 16; segmenting the lesion, step 20. A mean background intensity and a maximum lesion intensity may be computed and a percentage of the difference between them may be used as a threshold for lesion segmentation. The image data may be combined functional and anatomical image data captured in multiple modalities (eg. PET, SPECT, CT, MRI, X-ray). An automated organ segmentation tool may be used. Hotspots in PET data may be used. Potential non-background regions may be filtered according to their aspect ratio.
Patent GB-2529692-A (GB)
Title: Turbine assembly
Inventor: MCEWEN LUKE NEIL
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: A turbine assembly comprising a turbine blade, a turbine member and a mounting assembly; wherein the turbine blade comprises a root mounting portion having a wall and a hole extending through a thickness of the wall, the hole being partially defined by an engagement surface facing away from a root end of the turbine blade; wherein the mounting assembly comprises a peg and a clamping member, the clamping member being coupled to the turbine member; wherein the peg extends through the hole and comprises fist and second opposed bearing surfaces, the first bearing surface engaging a clamping surface of the clamping member and the second bearing surface engaging the engagement surface of the hole. A kit of parts for a turbine assembly and a method for assembling a turbine assembly are disclosed.
Patent GB-2515214-A (GB)
Title: Torque limited fitting
Inventor: BEEMER ERIC
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: A torque limited fitting (200) is provided having a head (210) and a body (230), which in certain embodiments may be assembled by an operator. The body of the torque limited fitting has a passageway therethrough for receiving and removably holding tubing. The torque limited fitting (200) may be adapted for use with a flat bottom port, such as in an analytical instrument, like liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, or in in vitro diagnostic systems.
Patent GB-2530294-A (GB)
Title: Smart paraphonics
Inventor: BURGESS PETER ALEXANDER JOSEPH
IPC: G10H5/06
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: A process whereby electronic musical note signals from a plurality of concurrent key presses on a monophonic synthesizer are processed according to pre-programmed criteria whereby one key press determines the pitch of the resulting note, the other key presses determining the modulation applied to the note, the nature of the modulation depending on the relative position of the keys pressed. Preferably mixed note data generated by two key presses is processed differently according to priorities, for example the lower-keyed note determining the primary pitch, and the higher-keyed note determining the modulation. The criteria may allow that a lower-keyed note be sounded as a bass note and a higher-keyed note as a lead note. In a preferred embodiment, two key presses results in mixed note data with lower note data being sent to the primary oscillator to emit a note of a given pitch. The higher and lower note data is sent to a signal subtractor which determines the difference between the high and low note and assigns modulation based on the difference. The arrangement allows notes and modulation to be performed using the keys of a keyboard synthesizer.
Patent GB-2519240-A (GB)
Title: A method for combined cleaning and plugging in a well and a flushing tool for flushing in a well
Inventor: LARSEN ARNE GUNNAR
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2013-03-06
Abstract: A flushing tool 33 for flushing in a well 1, is arranged for connection to a lower portion of a string 3 allowing through-flow; wherein the flushing tool 33 is formed with at least one outlet 331 allowing through-flow; wherein at least one of said at least one outlet 331 is angled in such a way that an output jet thereof is non-normal to a longitudinal axis A of the flushing tool 33; wherein the flushing tool 33 is formed with a plurality of outlets 331; and wherein the outlets 331 are angled in such a way that the output jets thereof are distributed within Â± 80Â° from a plane which is normal to the longitudinal axis A of the flushing tool 33.
Patent GB-2532080-A (GB)
Title: Security inspection device image processing
Inventor: VEJEN HLEBAROV
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2014-11-10
Abstract: A method of processing image data for security inspection for example of vehicles, and the corresponding device 1, comprises a continuous X-ray image generator, a light image generator, and a position sensor. The method comprises receiving a data stream from an X-ray image generator relating to an X-ray image of an object 6, receiving a data stream from a light image generator relating to a light (e.g. optical/visible or infrared) image of the object, receiving a data stream from a position sensor, or a plurality thereof, relating to the position of the security inspection device, and producing an output image data stream by combining the X-ray and light data streams in dependence upon the position data stream. The device 1 comprises a central processing unit (CPU) configured to perform the steps of this method, and may comprise a wheeled mobile robot system 4. The combination of the three data streams may depend on a confidence level of the absolute position of the security device and confidence levels derived from characteristics of the X-ray and optical or IR images.
Patent GB-2522747-A (GB)
Title: Image pickup apparatus capable of changing drive mode and image signal control method
Inventor: KAGEYAMA TAKASHI
IPC: H04N5/378
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: An image pickup apparatus and methods are disclosed for changing a live view photographing drive mode without causing live view display freezing (delay). Where image signals output from an image pickup device sent via first and second paths are used respectively for live view and for AF, a drive mode is changed such that image signals from the second path can be (temporarily) used for live view, then a destination of live view signals is changed from the first path to the second path, then the drive mode is changed such that high-definition live view image signals are output from the first path, the acquisition destination of the live view signals then being changed from the second to first path. Different image sensor readout modes are claimed, using, respectively, signals from: predetermined readout rows (first mode); from a different number of readout rows than that of predetermined rows (second mode); and for reading of non overlapping rows (third mode). Readout rate and/or exposure condition may be independently controlled for each of different areas of a 2D image device array.
Patent GB-2534160-A (GB)
Title: Rotary actuator
Inventor: KRZYSZTOF JURCZYK
IPC: F15B15/06
Filed: 2015-01-14
Abstract: A rotary actuator 10 is provided. The actuator 10 comprises: a housing 18; a piston driven member 26 axially movable within the housing 18 and being coupled to the housing 18 by a first pin and ramp coupling such that axial movement of the piston driven member 26 relative to the housing 18 is accompanied by angular movement of the piston driven member 26 relative to the housing 18; and an output member 34 constrained against axial movement relative to the housing 18 and coupled to the piston driven member 26 by a second pin and ramp coupling such that both axial and angular movement of the piston driven member 26 drive the output member 34 for angular movement relative to the housing 18.
Patent GB-2519490-A (GB)
Title: Techniques for performing mass spectrometry
Inventor: MURPHY JAMES P
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: Techniques are described for performing mass spectrometry. A quadrupole, or more generally, an electrode-based device, performs mass filtering for selectively filtering ions. One or more components generate a first RF potential, a DC potential, and a supplemental RF potential applied to the quadrupole. The supplemental RF potential has a corresponding multiple notched waveform having a plurality of corresponding frequencies thereby allowing a plurality of ions to pass through the quadrupole at a same time. Each of the plurality of corresponding frequencies corresponds to a notch in the waveform allowing one of the plurality of ions of a different mass or m/z to pass through the quadrupole for processing by another component or device.
Patent GB-2536636-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for supporting a leg of a person laid on a surface
Inventor: BERNARD MARTIN CREWDSON
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2015-03-23
Abstract: An apparatus 101 for supporting a leg of a person comprises a main body 102 and a fastening mechanism (104 fig 1) connecting parts of the main body 102. The fastening mechanism (104 fig 1) comprises an engaging element 105 and a hole 106. The fastening mechanism (104 fig 1) may comprise a connection portion 108 which may be formed of polymeric material. The engaging element 105 and hole 106 may be a button and button hole. The button may be formed of polymeric material. The button may be supported on a stalk (301 fig 3) from a base (302 fig 3) which may all be formed in one piece. There may be a reinforcing element (401 fig 4) attached to the connection portion 108. The main body 102 may comprise left and right portions and a sole 503. The sole 503 may be releasbly attachable to the left and/or right portions using buttons and button holes. The main body 102 may be able to lay flat when not in use. The main body 102 may comprise an inflatable item 201 comprising an outer wall and one or more cavities 202 divided into compartments 203A-I. The apparatus 101 can be easily cleaned.
Patent GB-2531843-A (GB)
Title: Consumer units, receptacles for consumer units and consumer unit systems.
Inventor: PREM SINGH
IPC: H02B1/056
Filed: 2015-02-05
Abstract: A consumer unit 300 and receptacles (400; figures 5 to 8) therefor provide an intuitive, plug-and-play system whereby a user, by the appropriate selection of receptacles having pins (P, Q R, Z, W, Lo, L1, L2, L3) keyed to appropriate conductors (328, 330. 332, 340, 342, 344) of the consumer unit, can connect almost any of the consumer unit's conductors to any of a ways terminals 136, 138, 140 in almost any desired permutation. The invention removes the need for fly leads and other wiring within a consumer unit, and may also enable circuits connected to each way to be configured differently, or adjusted post-installation, simply by swapping receptacles for those of different types. In most practical applications, the consumer unit will comprise a plurality of ways 134, and thus a respective plurality of receptacles will be needed. The invention enables ways to be individually connected to different phases 304, 306, 308 of a three-phase power supply by the use of a phase selector (402; figure 5), phase selection being automatic in certain embodiments.
Patent GB-2528380-A (GB)
Title: Dock guard for blocking entrance to a loading-unloading station, docking station and distribution center provided therewith, and method therefor
Inventor: VEEN RALF VAN DER
IPC: B65G69/00
Filed: 2015-06-10
Abstract: A dock guard features a track along which is moveable, a lock which can be placed across a portion of the dock. In the figure, the lock is the horizontal bar just in front of the rear left wheels. In significant embodiments, electronic control systems can control the deployment of the lock, along with cameras, and signalling devices. Also disclosed is an associated docking station, distribution centre and method of usage. In this a vehicle or trailer (fig.1A) can be locked to the dock, or the lock can be deployed to stop an unauthorised vehicle from entering the dock.
Patent GB-2532825-A (GB)
Title: Content creation, deployment collaboration, and tracking exposure
Inventor: MICHAEL A MARTH
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: System and a method are provided for tracking deployment of content in marketing activities. Content is created and a usage tracking monitor is associated with the created content 2502. The content and tracker are deployed as part of a marketing activity 2504 and a description of the tracked deployment of the marketing activity and the created content is output to a user interface 2506. A method includes deploying the marketing activity and the included content, with the content having associated metadata which describes the creation of the content, and outputting a description of the tracked deployment and the metadata of the content included as part of the marketing activity. Furthermore, the description of the tracked deployment of a plurality of marketing activities can be aggregated and corresponded to similar metadata describing creation of the content.
Patent GB-2531147-A (GB)
Title: Microwave assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) write head and system
Inventor: KIMITOSHI ETOH
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) write head 200 includes a yoke structure with a main pole 234, a flux return pole 235 and a trailing magnetic shield 270. The main pole includes a write pole 240 with a tip 241 at the air bearing surface (ABS), a sub pole 246 with an end recessed from the ABS and an electrically insulating layer 244 between the write pole and the sub pole. The spin-torque oscillator (STO) 275 is located at the ABS between the trailing shield and the write pole tip and there may also be a leading shield 238 adjacent the tip. The insulating layer, which assures that the STO current is not shorted between the return pole and the write pole, may be thicker than 2nm and of diamond like carbon (DLC). The insulating layer increases the area of the junction between the return and write poles which reduces the magnetic reluctance of the yoke structure.