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Patent GB-2554451-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telecommunications network
Inventor: RICHARD MACKENZIE
IPC: H04W92/20
Filed: 2016-09-29
Abstract: This invention provides a base station, and a method of operating a base station, in a cellular telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: a first base station determining to switch to energy saving mode; and the first base station sending a first message to a second base station, the first message including compensation data. The first base station may act in compensation mode for a third or fourth base station also.
Patent GB-2546606-A (GB)
Title: Trailer safety chain attachment monitoring system
Inventor: MAHMOUD YOUSEF GHANNAM
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: A trailer hitch system for a vehicle 10 includes a hitch assembly 12 and a controller 30. The hitch assembly includes a receiver 24 configured to attach with first and second chains 36, 40 of a trailer. The first and second chains each have a sensor 38, 42 which indicates a position of the corresponding chain. The controller is configured to, in response to the data indicating a crossed or crisscrossed position of the chains, display via an interface 34 a crossed status of the chains. The interface may also display an uncrossed status of the chains, if the data indicates an uncrossed position. A light 32 attached to the receiver may illuminate to identify the status of the chains. Contact between the sensors may illuminate the light, indicating a proper connection between the chains. The light may blink at different frequencies to indicate a correct or incorrect connection between the chains. The connection status may also be transmitted to a device 35 paired with the interface over a network.
Patent GB-2549022-A (GB)
Title: A method of determining the 3D positions of points on the surface of an object
Inventor: PETER JOHN HANSON
IPC: G06T7/77
Filed: 2012-04-26
Abstract: Images of an object are obtained from first and second view points, wherein the images comprise a matrix of pixels with associated pixel values; the images are processed by determining weighted averages of the pixels values of a pixel and adjacent pixels; identifying corresponding portions of an object in the first and second viewpoints based on the weighted average value; determining 3D positions of points related to the corresponding portions. An approximation of a Gaussian blur may be applied to block of adjacent pixels. The weighted average may comprise scaling a pixel value by a quarter, immediately adjacent pixels by an eighth, and diagonally adjacent pixels by a sixteenth. The pixels may be reduced in bit length prior to identifying corresponding portions on the basis of a rounding of the more significant bits of the pixel values. The pixels may be scaled to increase or reduce the differences in pixel values corresponding to different light levels.
Patent GB-2558022-A (GB)
Title: Method for projected regularization of audio data
Inventor: Jean-Baptiste Jacques Guillaume Rolland
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2017-07-14
Abstract: A method of modification of audio data to improve the quality of the audio modification or reconstruction or improve the speed of such reconstruction or modification and produces more realistic audio data. This will lead to audio data that will be perceived more likely as natural or unmodified audio signal when being played back to human beings. The method involves iterative modification of some part of transformed audio data especially phase data. In particular, at least every 5th loop pass an additional step is performed where more real data (i.e. not an imaginary component) is calculated from the complex data representation of the audio data. The more real data is then used in combination with a modified magnitude and phase data to generate a new iterated magnitude and iterated phase data. The modification may include regularizing the magnitude and phase data.
Patent GB-2566687-A (GB)
Title: System for arranging driving-position for driver of vehicle
Inventor: LAM ALBERT
IPC: B62D1/18
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for arranging at least one adjustable driving element e.g. backrest 102, seat 104, central mirror 106, side mirrors 108a, 108b, steering column 110 etc., spatially associated with a driving-position of a driver of a vehicle 100. The system includes at least one sensor operatively coupled to the adjustable driving element for sensing multiple adjustable positions of the adjustable driving element. The adjustable positions may be vary between drivers, based on their physical attributes. The system further includes a controller coupled to the at least one sensor for controlling movement of the adjustable driving element for attaining the multiple adjustable positions, and a memory for storing the multiple adjustable positions of the adjustable driving element. The system may store a driver profile for the driver, which allows the driver to select an optimised driving position. The adjustable positions may also be based on a driving preference related to terrain, weather etc.
Patent GB-2568491-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles
Inventor: HERMAN CHIANG
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2017-11-16
Abstract: The swimming goggles have two connected lens frames 2, 3, each having a lens portion 21, a protective pad 22, and a frame portion 23. The lens portion 21 having a lens 210, a peripheral surface 211, a circular groove 212, and a positioning flange 213. The protective pad 22 has a circular body 221 with a face contact 222 on one side and a lip 221 on the other. The lip 223 is inserted in the circular groove 212 of the lens portion 21. Within the body 221 is a channel 224 to receive the positioning flange 213 of the lens portion 21. The frame portion 23 comprises a body 231 having an arm 25 with a through-hole 251, to which a frame leg 232 is connected. The body 231 is mounted on the lip 221 of the protective pad 22. A free end of the frame leg 232 has a hole to receive a strap buckle. The swimming goggles can be customised by a wearer for different degrees of myopia, colour, or lens tint.
Patent GB-2574361-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing
Inventor: FRODE HEGGELUND
IPC: G06T1/60
Filed: 2017-12-18
Abstract: A graphics processing method and associated system can divide a render output into plural larger patches 300, with each larger patch 300 encompassing plural smaller patches 302. A rasterizer (200, Fig 2) of the system tests a larger patch against a primitive 400 to be processed to determine if it covers the larger tile. When it is determined that the primitive only partially covers the larger pixel, it is subdivided into plural subtiles 302 and at least one of the subpixels is retested against the primitive. Conversely, when it is determined that the primitive completely covers the larger patch, the larger tile is output from the rasteriser for processing by a subsequent stage (216, 218, Fig. 2) of the graphics processing system. Thus the method provides a hierarchal processing of primitives. The system buffers may favour the processing of larger patches when it is determined that it is completely covered by the primitive. The method may comprise a depth and/or stencil testing stage.
Patent GB-2557059-A (GB)
Title: Flexible elongate toy building block base
Inventor: ANINE KIRSTEN
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: A base 1 for use with toy building blocks and other co-operant pieces, with each construction block having a flat surface with multiple projections or accommodating recesses so that they can be frictionally engaged or clipped together. On one major surface 2 of the base 1 is an array of squat right cylindrical projections 3, and on the opposite face is an adhesive configured to fix the base 1 to a supporting surface. The base 1 is shaped as a strip at least 500mm long, having a width accommodating exactly one or two widths of a compatible brick. The strip 1 is flexible yet retains the ability to support construction blocks. The base 1 may be provided in a roll, and its thickness may decrease between sets of projections 2 to provide living hinges. Possible materials for the strip include plastics, silicone, rubber, paper pulp and powdered cork products.
Patent GB-2556823-A (GB)
Title: Optode sensor with integrated reference
Inventor: TERRY M STAPLETON
IPC: G01N21/77
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: A system for obtaining a measurement of a species of interest. The system includes one or more reference regions, a sensor region, an exciter unit, a detector unit and a processing unit. The exciter unit exposes first and second chemical transducers in the reference and sensor regions, respectively, to an excitation light while they are exposed to reference environments and an analyte, respectively. The detector unit measures responses of the first and the second chemical transducers to the excitation light. The processing unit determines a compensation for aging of the first chemical transducer from a discrepancy between the measurements of the responses of the first chemical transducer and reference responses. The processing unit applies the compensation for aging to the measurement of the response of the second chemical transducer to obtain the measurement of the species of interest in the analyte.
Patent GB-2572185-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: BENJAMIN BRADLEY
IPC: A61K9/52
Filed: 2018-03-21
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for use in a method of treating a metabolic, neurodegenerative, neurological, inflammatory or autoimmune disease, disorder or condition or cancer in a subject, wherein the composition comprises a 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-HB) delivery means, 3-HB or a combination thereof and the method comprises delivering the 3-HB delivery means, the 3-HB or the combination thereof to the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Preferably at least 90% of the 3-HB is the (R)-isomer ((R)-3-HB). The 3-HB delivery means may be a biological delivery system consisting of anaerobic bacteria that produce 3-HB. Preferably the anaerobic bacteria are genetically engineered wherein the anaerobic bacteria are butyrate producing bacteria comprising a non-native gene capable of expressing (R)-3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase. Preferably the bacteria are from the clostridium genus, in particular clostridium butyricum. Preferably the composition is administered orally and is formulated for modified-release, preferably to the colon or terminal ileum. The composition may comprise a modified-release layer or coating surrounding a core comprising the 3-HB delivery means, the 3-HB or combination thereof.
Patent GB-2574635-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar electrosurgical instruments
Inventor: WAYNE WILLIAMS
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2018-06-13
Abstract: An electrosurgical system comprising: a bipolar surgical instrument including a body, a shaft at whose distal end are located first and second opposed elongate jaws having respective first and second electrodes, the first jaw being movable with respect to the second jaw between an open and a closed position; and a controller to control a radio frequency (RF) signal generator. The controller operates a heating stage 2 supplying a controlled electrode voltage RF signal and measuring an impedance between the electrodes whilst recording a minimum impedance value. The controller operates a subsequent sealing stage 3, supplying an RF sealing voltage to the electrodes for a period and measuring an impedance between the electrodes at the period end to compare it against a reference impedance to determine a next operation. The controller subsequently operates to: repeat the heating and sealing stages 2,3 for as long as the minimum impedance recorded in the heating stage is lower than or equal to the overall minimum impedance measurement of previous heating stages; and to end the heating and sealing stages 2,3 when the minimum recorded impedance for a repeated heating stage is greater than overall minimum impedance measurement of previous heating stages.
Patent GB-2565892-A (GB)
Title: Ink supply apparatus, printing apparatus using the same, and ink supplying method
Inventor: AKIRA FUJIKAKE
IPC: B41J2/19
Filed: 2018-06-25
Abstract: An ink supply apparatus including a printhead 30 which includes a plurality of print elements configured to discharge ink; a common supply fluid channel 211 configured to communicate with a plurality of individual supply fluid channels 213a which are configured to supply ink to one of the plurality of print elements 10; and a common collection fluid channel 212 configured to communicate with a plurality of individual collection fluid channels 213b. The ink supply apparatus further includes a switch means arranged to switch between a first circulation direction and a second circulation direction. In the first circulation direction ink is circulated in a first circulation channel 72 to supply the ink from the tank TK2 to the plurality of print elements via the common supply fluid channel and the plurality of individual supply fluid channels, and to collect the ink from the plurality of print elements to be forwarded to the tank via the plurality of individual collection fluid channels, the common collection fluid channel and ink circulation channel 75. In the second circulation direction ink is circulated in the reverse order of the first circulation direction. The ink circulation direction may be switched by controlling the four pumps 62-65.
Patent GB-2561492-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for displaying and interacting with digital content stored in a computer system
Inventor: KA CHEUK CHAN
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2016-12-21
Abstract: A computer system including a memory module containing a plurality of electronic files, a processor unit configured for processing any one of the plurality of electronic files, and, a display; said memory module including a program stored thereon configured for execution by the processor to provide a graphical user interface operable on the display, the graphical user interface being configured for graphically representing on the display, in accordance with a first display mode, a representation of a hierarchical folder structure comprising at least one first-level folder and at least one second-level folder associated with the at least one first-level folder, and at least one of said plurality of electronic files being associated with at least one of the first-level folder and the second-level folder, the representation of the hierarchical folder structure including: (i) a first indicia configured as a control interface for controllably navigating about and interacting with the hierarchical folder structure; (ii) a second indicia indicative of the at least one first-level folder, the second indicia surrounding at least a portion of the first indicia on the display; and (iii) a third indicia indicative of the at least one second-level folder, the third indicia including at least one of a text and a graphic disposed substantially radially outwardly from a region of the first indicia represented on the display.
Patent GB-2574073-A (GB)
Title: Alarm
Inventor: Stephen Less
IPC: B60Q9/00
Filed: 2018-07-26
Abstract: An alert system for the occupant compartment of a vehicle, the alert system comprising at least one sensor and at least one alarm device. The at least one sensor is configured to respond to pressure exerted upon the sensor by a vehicle occupant in the process of exiting the occupant compartment of the vehicle by transmitting a trigger signal to the at least one alarm device. The at least one alarm device is responsive to the trigger signal to create an alarm the intensity of which is greater on the inside of the vehicle than it is on the outside. The system comprising sensors solely internal to the occupant compartment.
Patent GB-2561137-A (GB)
Title: Copper or copper alloy article comprising surface-modifying polyester resin and manufacturing method
Inventor: KINJI HIRAI
IPC: H05K3/38
Filed: 2017-01-12
Abstract: A copper alloy article is characterized by comprising a substrate 10 made of a copper alloy, a polyester resin body 40, and a compound layer 20 for bonding the substrate 10 with the polyester resin body 40, and is characterized in that the compound layer 20 contains a compound having a nitrogen-containing functional group and a silanol group, and an alkane amine-based silane coupling agent.
Patent GB-2575974-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing
Inventor: Dylan james
IPC: H01Q1/44
Filed: 2018-07-27
Abstract: A system to detect aircraft ground proximity comprises a transmitter 110 for transmitting a radio frequency signal along a first extended landing gear 20 of an aircraft 10; a sensor 120 for detecting a parameter of the RF signal; and a controller 130 for detecting a change in the detected parameter on the basis of an output of the sensor 120, and for issuing a landing signal when the change in the detected parameter meets a predetermined criterion which indicates a certain aircraft ground proximity. A second landing gear may act as a receiving antenna and be associated with the sensor 120, such that the transmitter 110 and 120 sensor are connected only when the first 20 and second extended landing gears are both in contact with the ground. Alternatively, there may be a coil positioned at a distal end of the extended landing gear 20, wherein the transmitter 110 generates an oscillating magnetic current in the coil when the RF signal is transmitted. The detected parameter may be capacitance, electrical current, inductance or a rate of oscillation of magnetic current.
Patent GB-2576046-A (GB)
Title: Electrical sub-assembly and associated method of operation
Inventor: JAMES WIDMER
IPC: H02K19/10
Filed: 2018-08-03
Abstract: An electrical sub-assembly 10 comprising: a first 12 and second motor 14, the second motor being a reluctance motor, wherein each of the motors has a respective rotor 16, 18 drivingly connected to the other and each motor is operable to generate torque either by the first motor alone or by both of the first and second motors in combination with one another. The first motor may be a reluctance motor. Each of the respective rotors may be rotatable connected about a common axis 26 by a drive shaft 24 for transmitting torque generated. The drive shaft may comprise a monolithic link extending between the respective rotors, the rotors may be angularly offset where the angle is maintained. At least one of the first and second motors is one of a switched reluctance motor and a synchronous reluctance motor or may be the same as one another. A controller may be configured to control at least one of the motors based on receiving an input indicative of speed and/or torque of the motors and to control operation of at least one of the motors as a function relating to the motor efficiencies. The sub-assembly may be used for a method of controlling an electric or hybrid electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2563540-A (GB)
Title: Valve planning tool
Inventor: ERIK LILJEGREN
IPC: A61F2/24
Filed: 2017-01-30
Abstract: A valve planning tool comprising: (a) a stem having a distal end and a proximal end, (b) an anchor indicator located at the distal end, and (c) a balloon located proximal of the anchor indicator, the balloon including: (i) a retracted state and (ii) a deployed state; wherein the balloon is inflatable from the retracted state to the deployed state and the balloon is substantially non-compliant so that the balloon is only inflatable to one size.
Patent GB-2570393-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable enclosure
Inventor: Jonathan William Morris
IPC: E04H15/20
Filed: 2018-12-04
Abstract: The modular inflatable enclosure 100 for enclosing a region R adjacent a structure comprises a plurality of inflatable beams 102, at least one of the beams having at least one section for detachably coupling to a panel 106, at least one of the inflatable beams comprising at least one retractably extendable inflatable support member 104, and at least one panel detachably coupleable between an inflatable beam and a side of the structure for sealing the enclosure to the structure. The inflatable beams may define an upper wall and three side walls. The at least one panel and the inflatable beams may comprise magnetic means, zips, lacing, hooks and loops, elastic, toggle, or poppers for releasable coupling to other panels and inflatable beams. There may be a platform between the inflatable beams and the ground. The walls may comprise a door 108. The inflatable beams may be air-permeable or air-tight. The inflatable beams may comprise anchoring or ground affixing means. The enclosure may have an environmental control system. The enclosure may be used as a temporary shelter to cover construction work of house extensions and prevent building work delays in poor weather conditions.
Patent GB-2568415-A (GB)
Title: Improved downlight
Inventor: ROBERT KELLEY
IPC: F21V23/04
Filed: 2018-02-16
Abstract: A downlight assembly comprises a light emitting portion (11, fig 9) with a housing that accommodates an LED module 71 on a front face of a printed circuit board 73. An optical system/lens 74 focuses light emitted by the LED module, and has an outwardly extending flange 75. A sensor arrangement module comprises one or more sensors 70. The sensor arrangement module is directly connected to the PCB by a connection means (78, 79, 80, fig 15) such that at least one of the sensors is forward facing and views the environment through the flange of the lens. The sensor arrangement may include a rearward facing sensor 82 that views light emitted by the LED module. A microphone sensor or ring shaped microphone array (370, fig 22) may be mounted on a second PCB, and may include a transmitter antenna for providing audio information to a smart home control system.
Patent GB-2575534-A (GB)
Title: Flexible subsea production arrangement
Inventor: GUNDER HOMSTVEDT
IPC: F04D25/00
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: At least one of an upper longitudinal truss member (316A) and a lower longitudinal truss member (316B) comprises a tubular casing (650) having an inlet (652) and an outlet (654) with at least one machine, particularly an ESP (16), disposed within the tubular casing. Two or more support points (312) are coupled to at least one truss members. A sag point (314) is identified at an expected maximum deformation of the upper and lower longitudinal truss members . A transverse truss member (318) connects the upper and lower longitudinal truss members (316A and 316B) proximate the sag point (314). A tensile diagonal truss member (320) connects the upper and lower longitudinal truss members (316A and 316B) at a lower connection point (322) and upper connection point (324), wherein the lower connection point (322) is closer to the sag point (314), and wherein the upper connection point (324) is closer to the nearest support point (312).
Patent GB-2570616-A (GB)
Title: Shaped nonwoven
Inventor: ARMAN ASHRAF
IPC: D04H3/16
Filed: 2017-12-14
Abstract: A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein the intensive property is one or more of thickness, basis weight, or volumetric density, and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value of less than about 15 dB V2 rms.