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Patent GB-2540618-A (GB)
Title: Pipe pusher
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR
IPC: F16L1/09
Filed: 2015-07-24
Abstract: A pipe pushing tool 126 to assist with jointing adjacent sections of pipe comprises a head 128 with a quick hitch coupling, for example attachable on the arm of an excavator, and has a pair of adjustable beams 136, 138 releasably secured to a main beam 134. Each adjustable beam 136, 138 is able to be secured to the main beam in more than one position to thereby adjust the width of the tool 126. The main beam 134 is secured at right angles to the head 128 across the width of the tool. The adjustable beams 136, 138 can be secured in a plurality of predefined position, via holes in the main beam 134 and adjustable beams 136, 138. The main beam 134 can comprise a slot in which is received a first plate 166 and second plate 168 of the adjustable beams 136, 138, wherein the second plate 168 extends through the slot and has an end portion extend beyond a second side of the main beam 134, and an abutment feature 170, such as a removable pin, extends from the end portion perpendicular to the horizontal slot.
Patent GB-2541389-A (GB)
Title: Composite material
Inventor: WILL POLLITT
IPC: B32B43/00
Filed: 2015-08-14
Abstract: A composite material comprising , a substrate A comprising a polymeric matrix with fibre reinforcement; and a conductive layer X comprising one or more conductive filaments embedded in a polymeric matrix. The substrate A and conductive layer X may be bonded together via crosslinking. The conductive filaments may be at least partially exposed at the surface of the conductive layer X. The polymer matrix of the substrate A and/or the conductive layer X may be an epoxy anhydride. There may further be a coating layer E adhered to the outer surface of the conductive layer X; Coating E may comprise nano-crystaline Co-P alloy. The composite may be in the form of a tube with the conductive layer X on either the outer or inner surface of the cylinder. Also included is a method of forming a composite material as above where either the substrate A or the conductive layer X may be formed first and the conductive filaments may be exposed by removing some material of the conductive layer X.
Patent GB-2541442-A (GB)
Title: System and method for measuring a radar cross section of an object
Inventor: Gregor White
IPC: G01S7/41
Filed: 2015-08-20
Abstract: Measuring a radar cross-section of an object (102, figure 1), i.e. an aircraft is achieved using an upright frame 114 with two ends attached to the ground 113. A measurement module 116 is attached to the frame 114 and has one or more radar antennas 510. The measurement module 116 moves along the frame 114 between the ends and rotates about an axis changing its orientation with respect to the frame 114. The rotation axis may be parallel to the ground 113. The measurement module 115 may have a housing 512 with an opening and one or more antennas 510 inside which may rotate around another axis. A cavity 117 may be recessed in the ground near the frame 114 and the frame 114 may be 10m high. The object (102, figure 1) may be supported above the ground 113 by a mounting structure which may have a rotating base, an elongate support with the object (102, figure 1) at its tip and a shroud around the support which contra-rotates to the bases rotation direction.
Patent GB-2537197-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle electrical system
Inventor: ROB ANTHONY RICHARDSON
IPC: B60W10/30
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: An electrical system 2 for a motor vehicle is provided. The electrical system comprises: one or more vehicle batteries 4 configured to provide electric power to one or more vehicle systems; a terminal 12 configured to allow third party or accessory loads 32 and/or third party or auxiliary batteries 34 to be electrically coupled to the electrical system at the terminal; a relay 16 configured to selectively couple the terminal to the vehicle batteries; and a controller configured to control the operation of the relay. A method of controlling the operation of an electrical system for a motor vehicle is also provided.The operation of the relay may depend on the voltage or the configuration of the third party batteries/loads. The controller may also be configured to detect an engine ignition event.
Patent GB-2543357-A (GB)
Title: Fire supression systems
Inventor: JOSEPHINE GABRIELLE GATSONIDES
IPC: A62C3/08
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: A fire suppression system 16 for an aircraft (cargo) compartment 8 comprises a source 18 of fire suppression agent and a supply line 20 for conducting the fire suppression agent to the compartment. The supply line comprises a pressure regulating device 26 arranged between the source and the compartment and a pressure relief valve 28 arranged downstream of the pressure regulating device. The pressure relief valve has an outlet 30 which distributes the agent externally of the cargo compartment. The pressure relief valve may discharge the fire suppression agent between the compartment and the aircraft fuselage. The outlet of the pressure relief valve may comprise a number of discrete outlets, and may include a perforated or porous element, or may be formed from a mesh or from fabric through which the agent may diffuse. A method of adapting or providing a fire suppression system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2533850-A (GB)
Title: Rapid inflator
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN SAGGERS
IPC: A61H9/00
Filed: 2015-11-10
Abstract: A pressure cuff inflation system, such as for treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), comprises an airflow circuit for inflating one or more pressure cuffs using an air compressor 20 in communication with a pressurised air reservoir 24 arranged to accumulate air pressurised by the compressor 20 for rapid discharge into air pressure cuffs via a distributor 22A with solenoid valve-controlled 22 outlet ports 23. A controller 27 and a reservoir pressure switch 28 provides primary control of the reservoir air pressure and the controller and solenoid valve 25 provides secondary control of the release of pressurised air from the reservoir into the said distributor. The incorporation of an air reservoir enables fast pressure rise time in the cuffs whilst using only a small, quiet, low power compressor to maintain pressure in the reservoir.
Patent GB-2547280-A (GB)
Title: Media wall
Inventor: HUGO WADSWORTH
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2016-02-15
Abstract: An apparatus for forming a lighting image on, or from, a living wall comprises a structure (54, Fig. 5) arranged to support one or more plants, the lighting image visible by a viewer looking at the living wall. The apparatus comprises a plurality of electrical connectors 42 configured to connect to a plurality of illumination elements 46. The plurality of electrical connectors 42 is configured to enable emission of light from the plurality of illumination elements 46 in a direction away from the back of the living wall to form the lighting image.
Patent GB-2537238-A (GB)
Title: Conformal suspension for unmanned ground vehicle
Inventor: MATTHEW D SUMMER
IPC: B62D55/108
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: A ground vehicle suspension system includes first and second rocker-bogie mechanisms 106, 107 which are respectively secured to a chassis 101 on opposing sides of a central axis. Each rocker-bogie mechanism includes a main link 105 on which a first and second bogie is respectively pivotally mounted. The first and second bogie each has opposing inner 120a and outer 120b bogie end portions. On each bogie, an inner wheel 112a is disposed on an inner stub axle (Fig.2, 124a) and an outer wheel is disposed on an outer stub axle (Fig.2, 124b). A continuous track (Fig.9, 904) is guided on the inner and outer wheels of the first bogie and second bogie. A resilient member e.g. a spring 122 extends between the first and second bogie and is attached at one end to the inner bogie end portion of the first bogie and at an opposing end to the inner bogie end portion of the second bogie.
Patent GB-2539761-A (GB)
Title: Power converter and railway vehicle
Inventor: Kentarou Mae
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2016-04-21
Abstract: A power converter unit for use in a railway vehicle includes a heat receiving block 7 with a cooling fin 4 on one side and a plurality of semiconductor modules 108a-c, 109a-c, 110a-c on the other side, each of the semiconductor modules having a plurality of switching devices (e.g. IGBT, MOSFET) and being arranged such that the longitudinal direction 30 of the modules is oriented parallel to a direction of cooling air 40. A filter capacitor for smoothing is electrically connected to the semiconductor modules and a gate driver G/D for transmitting a control signal to the switching devices is arranged at a position below the semiconductor modules. The semiconductor module of each AC phase may be arranged in a lateral direction with a plurality of parallel modules of each phase arranged vertically and perpendicular to the flow direction of the cooling air. The filter capacitor may be arranged on a projection plane of the heat receiving block, and terminals of the filter capacitor may be arranged at one side or both sides of the capacitor and arranged in the same direction as, or perpendicular to, the direction of the cooling air.
Patent GB-2551971-A (GB)
Title: Taste masked liquid pharmaceutical composition of (RS)-4-(ethyl[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]am ino)butyl 3, 4-dimethoxybenzoate
Inventor: KAMLESH PATEL
IPC: A61P1/06
Filed: 2016-06-29
Abstract: A taste masked liquid pharmaceutical composition comprises: (a) (RS)-4-(ethyl[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]amino)butyl 3,4-dimethoxybenzoate (mebeverine) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; (b) at least one sweetener; (c) an auxiliary agent; (d) at least one preservative; and (e) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Preferably the at least one sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharin, saccharin sodium, aspartame, cyclamate, invert syrup, sucralose, acesulfame, acesulfame potassium, neotame, thaumatin, neohesperidine, neohesperidine dihydrochalcone, sucrose, trehalose, lactose, fructose, xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol or combinations thereof; preferably the auxiliary agent is selected from the group consisting of levomenthol, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, L-arginine, L-lysine, citric acid, lactic acid, cineol and myrtol; preferably the at least one preservative is selected from the group consisting of benzoic acid, methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, butyl paraben, sodium benzoate and benzalkonium chloride or combinations thereof; and preferably the one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients are selected from preservatives, flavouring agents, pH modifiers and solvents, in particular flavouring agents. Preferably the liquid composition is for use in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions including chronic irritable colon, spastic constipation, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, colicky abdominal pain and cramps, persistent non-specific diarrhoea with or without alternating constipation and flatulence. A method of preparing the liquid composition as herein defined is also provided.
Patent GB-2547091-A (GB)
Title: Last frame motion vector partitioning
Inventor: JAMES BANKOSKI
IPC: H04N19/61
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: Encoding or decoding a video signal by first determining a first partitioning of at least a portion of a previous frame, where said frame is partitioned into at least one region. The first partitioning is modified to a second partitioning using a motion vector that predicts at least one prediction sub-region of a first region from the first partitioning. The second partitioning is used to encode or decode a current region of a current frame. The current region may be collocated with the first region. The technique eliminates the need to re-partition an entire frame each time, and can be used with both rectangular-shaped block partitioning and partitioning using masks and other partitioning techniques. Preferably the regions are macro-blocks. Preferably the motion vector is of only one of the prediction sub regions. In an alternate embodiment, the motion vector is an average of the motion vectors of the sub regions. In one embodiment the first partitioning is modified by adjusting the outer boundaries of the first region to an updated position in the frame. In another embodiment, the first partitioning is modified by modifying the position of a border within the mask.
Patent GB-2551604-A (GB)
Title: Child's intelligent watch with video call function
Inventor: CASPER CHEIN
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2017-03-08
Abstract: A child's intelligent watch with a video call function includes a shell, watchbands, a battery, a mainboard assembly, a display screen assembly, a battery cover, a power button and a Home button. The watch GPS or Wi-Fi to determine the position of the watch and its wearer. If the local position goes beyond the position of a guard fence then a prompt or alert is sent to a mobile phone with an app. The watch may also include an SOS function and a SIM
Patent GB-2551238-A (GB)
Title: Mapping the trajectory of a part of the anatomy of the human or animal body
Inventor: MARTIN GOSSLING
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: First sensor signals are received from first sensor 2 (Fig. 3) attached to part of the body. Second sensor signals are received from second sensor 2 attached to the body. The first and second sensor signals each comprise 3D position information indicating sensor location. From each of the first and second sensor signals are determined at least two angles of rotation of the body part to which each sensor is attached, to perform a comparative analysis to determine how different parts of the body move simultaneously. The signals may be further transformed to provide 2D coordinate data in a 2D coordinate space, the two dimensions representing two rotation angles respectively; the signals may be mapped to an image space for display of the trajectory (Fig. 4). The signals may instead be further transformed to provide 3D coordinate data in a 3D coordinate space, two planes indicating two rotation angles respectively.
Patent GB-2546035-A (GB)
Title: Telescoping slip joint assembly
Inventor: Edgar Jose Montiel
IPC: F16L27/12
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: A slip joint assembly that is usable with a well includes first, second and third tubular housing sections; and first and second mandrels. The first tubular housing section is adapted to connect to a first tubing string segment; the second tubular housing section is adapted to connect to a second tubing string segment; the third tubular housing section disposed between the first and second tubular housing sections; the first mandrel forms a slidable connection with the first tubular housing section; and the second mandrel forms a slidable connection with the second tubular housing section.
Patent GB-2562736-A (GB)
Title: Wearable power management system
Inventor: MAN QING KANG
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: A wearable power management system includes: a bottom centre layer 103 disposed above a bottom coating layer 101; a circuit layer 104 above the bottom centre layer 103; a top centre layer 105 above the circuit layer 104, and a top coating layer 107 above the top centre layer 105. The bottom centre layer 103 and the top centre layer 105 comprise an ultra-low Young's modulus material. The Young's modulus of the bottom coating layer 101 and the top coating layer 107 is greater than the Young's modulus of the bottom centre layer 103 and the top centre layer 105. The circuit layer 104 includes a device layer and a connection layer disposed above the device layer. The preferred circuit layer 104 includes rechargeable batteries (303, figure 3) and photovoltaic solar cells (301, figure 3), with sinusoidal, indium silver alloy, connection wires, and connection component (203, figure 2) comprising copper layer (403, figure 4) between polyimide layers (401, 405, figure 4).
Patent GB-2563284-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for actuating a retaining mechanism of a closure
Inventor: KISHORE KUMAR SUMMAN
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2017-06-09
Abstract: An apparatus 700 for actuating a retaining mechanism of a closure, such as a bi-folding door. The apparatus comprises a handle movable between first and second configurations for controlling the retaining mechanism; a locking mechanism to lock the handle or retaining mechanism. The handle has an aperture for a users fingers, preferably in a closed loop hand such as D-shape ring. The keyway of the lock is disposed such that an inserted key obstructs the handle and prevents the handle from moving between first and second configurations. The keyway may be located within the aperture of the handle and may prevent rotation of the handle from a flat stowed position to an upright operable position. As the key must be removed prior to operating the handle it avoids damage to a wall or bi-fold door caused by protruding key bow fouling adjacent surfaces. The handle may obscure mounting holes 901.
Patent GB-2553621-A (GB)
Title: Traction based systems and methods
Inventor: DAVID KARL BIDNER
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-06-12
Abstract: A first vehicle 200 comprises steering, brakes, sensors and a computer system having a memory and processors configured to determine, with the sensors, an acceleration of the first vehicle 200 and an acceleration of a second vehicle 305 and compute a theoretical collision velocity (TCV) between the first vehicle 200 and the second vehicle 305 based on the accelerations. The sensors measure a coefficient of kinetic friction (COF) between a slipping wheel/tyre and a surface of a road 300 which may comprise road segments 305a, 305b, 305c having different coefficients of kinetic friction (COF). The processors builds and stores the different COFs and generates a command, e.g. flashes brake lights of the first vehicle 200, based on the TCV and a selected COF. Acceleration of the vehicles 200, 305 may be adjusted and used to compute the TCV, e.g. when the adjusted acceleration is less than zero. Reference is also made to a method of controlling a vehicle.
Patent GB-2555671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to energy generation
Inventor: Richard John Peace
IPC: H02N2/00
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: An energy generator 13 has an energy harvesting material 15 which generates energy when deformed between first and second positions and further has a deflection aid 16 which biases the energy harvesting material to its first position. The upper 14 electrode and buffer 17 may also function as deflection aids. Buffer 17 is a dome-shaped buffer of resilient material 17 which supports the energy generator 13 in its first position. When force is applied on the energy generator, the generator moves into a concave U-shaped position (not shown) and when application of force stops, the energy generator returns to its first convex position, deflected by one or more of the deflection aids. The energy harvesting material may be a piezoelectic material such as silk (a natural material) or a synthetic material (such as a polymeric and/or ceramic material). The generator may be part of an energy harvesting layer for use in a flooring material. The energy generator may also include a moveable clamp with clamp control 98 (e.g. in the form of a grub screw, see fig 23), and clamp rails 97A, 97B.
Patent GB-2555530-A (GB)
Title: Passenger monitoring systems and methods
Inventor: SCOTT VINCENT MYERS
IPC: B60W40/08
Filed: 2017-09-12
Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: Receiving a transport request at a vehicle, which may be an autonomous vehicle, the transport request indicating a passenger and a pick-up location. Driving to the pick-up location. Unlocking the vehicle doors and allowing the passenger to access the vehicle. Determining whether the passenger is impaired. In response to determining that the passenger is impaired (eg drunk, sick, or ill), changing the vehicles driving characteristics to avoid sudden stops and sharp turns. A second aspect includes the steps of: unlocking the doors having determined the passenger is not impaired and continuing to monitor the passenger for sickness.
Patent GB-2558711-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for displaying information
Inventor: JOHN M DE SABATINO
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2016-04-13
Abstract: During operation, a push-to-talk (PTT) button will have a touch sensor incorporated on its surface. When the touch sensor detects a touch from a user, the apparatus will exit a low-power state and a display on the apparatus will provide PTT information.
Patent GB-2557443-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger
Inventor: STEPHEN GREETHAM
IPC: H02M1/42
Filed: 2015-07-21
Abstract: A battery charger comprising input terminals 8 for connection to an AC source 2, output terminals 9 for connection to a battery 3, a DC-to-DC converter 13 connected between the input terminals and the output terminals, and a PFC circuit 20 connected between the input terminals and the output terminals. The DC-to-DC converter is a resonant converter. The PFC circuit comprises a current control loop for regulating an input current drawn from the AC source. The voltage at the output of the PFC circuit is regulated by the voltage of the battery which is reflected back to the PFC circuit, meaning the PFC circuit does not require a voltage control loop. As a result, the battery charger acts as a current source that outputs an output current at the output terminals 9, and the waveform of the output current is periodic with a frequency twice that of the input current and a ripple of at least 50%.
Patent GB-2568538-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle structural assemblies
Inventor: ROLAND SNELL
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 2017-11-20
Abstract: A structural assembly (18 fig 3) is provided for energy absorption in a side region of a vehicle. The assembly comprises a main body or extrusion 20, typically comprising a sill, and an energy absorber 22 which is shorter that the main body 20 in a longitudinal direction and is connected to the main body to provide a local structural energy absorption feature. The energy absorber 22 typically extends laterally and includes a portion which extends as an insert into an aperture (40 fig 1B) of the main extrusion 20. The main extrusion 20 may comprise an internal web 44,46. Adhesive may be used to secure parts of the assembly together. The invention absorbs impact energy in a crash and provides an improved structural load path.
Patent GB-2569178-A (GB)
Title: Personal progressive jackpot system
Inventor: ANDREW MICHAEL SAUNDERS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2017-12-08
Abstract: A personal progressive jackpot system comprises, an input member arranged to accept identification information unique to a user and wager information having a wager value; a physical random number generator arranged to output a random number; a memory arranged to access and store the identification information, the wager information, the random number, and a personal progressive jackpot value associated with the identification information; a controller arranged to modify the personal progressive jackpot value; and a processor. The processor links the identification information to a personal progressive jackpot value; calculates a personal progressive jackpot contribution from the wager value and increments the personal progressive jackpot value by the contribution. The processor generates a win condition based on the random number; and compares the wager information with the win condition to determine either a first outcome, wherein the wagering information satisfies the win condition and the controller is arranged to reduce the personalised progressive jackpot value, or a second non-winning outcome. The personal progressive jackpot system provides a personalised gaming experience that allows a player to contribute solely to their own jackpot total, reducing the likelihood of player dissatisfaction, which is typically caused by another player winning a jackpot to which many players contributed.