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Patent GB-2492190-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator armature position monitoring method and means
Inventor: LAMPRELL IAN
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A method and means of monitoring the position of an armature 1 in an electromagnetic actuator 80 comprises two coils 4 joined together in series with an armature 1 which is switchable between at least two rest positions by passing current through the coils 4 and monitoring the voltage at a junction 24 between the coils 4 so as to provide an indication of the armature 1 position. The indication of the armature position may be provide in various ways including an output signal 84 derived using a potential divider, signal comparison circuitry and threshold or reference values and an indicator arrangement 86. The circuitry may include a Zener diode protection arrangement. The armature 1 may include a permanent magnet. The armature position monitoring may involve a short duration voltage test pulse or a relatively longer duration voltage drive pulse. The armature position monitor may provide an electromagnetic actuator fault indication.
Patent GB-2489082-A (GB)
Title: A bogie system for transporting heavy duty equipment
Inventor: LAWLOR TIMOTHY
IPC: B60P3/40
Filed: 2012-03-01
Abstract: A bogie system having forwardly disposed 13a and rearwardly disposed 13b bogies in which the rearwardy disposed bogie 13b includes a front bogie 14 and a rear or back bogie 15 interconnected to the front bogie by a telescopic beam (16, Figure 7). The assembly has selective incremental retractable extension so that the bogies 13a, 13b are disposed in a plurality of transport modes for load bearing distribution and the ready transport of heavy-duty tracked equipment 12 without disassembly of the tracked equipment. The tracked equipment 12 can be transported single unit with the bogies 13a, 13b selectively disposed in one of a plurality of load bearing transport modes. A transport system involving a tractor 11, an item of equipment to be transported 12 and a forward 13a and reward 13b disposed bogies is also disclosed. Optionally the reward disposed bogie 13b may include a pair of slidable fifth wheel couplings (20a, 20b, Figure 2).
Patent GB-2501110-A (GB)
Title: Packet based emergency connection management
Inventor: IANEV ISKREN
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: A wireless terminal and a network apparatus can connect to each other by means of one or more packet connections, i.e. Packet Data Network (PDN) or Packet Data Protocol (PDP) connections. Typically there is a maximum threshold of connections that may be set up with a wireless device. If this threshold is reached, it may not be possible to set up an additional emergency packet connection. In this case, when a wireless terminal requests an emergency packet connection it also transmits a signal to a network apparatus indicating a threshold flag or maximum number of packet connection(s) which the wireless terminal can handle. If the threshold flag indicates the maximum number of connections is reached, the network apparatus initiates deactivation of one or more current packet connections, so that an emergency packet signalling connection and an emergency packet media connection can be established between the wireless terminal and the network apparatus.
Patent GB-2504538-A (GB)
Title: Bedding system having attached or attachable layers
Inventor: CRANFIELD CLAIRE
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: A bedding system comprises a fitted sheet, a top sheet 1 and fixings 6 for attaching the top sheet to the fitted sheet, the top sheet having fixings 5 for at least one additional item of bed clothing 3,4 such as a cover or fleece. The top sheet may be permanently sewn 7 to the fitted sheet or may be detachable. The fixings may be arranged in parallel rows 8 along and across the bedding system and may be in the form of releasable fasteners such as popper, press studs or zips or other fasteners having male and female components. Asexual releasable fasteners may also be employed. The releasable fasteners may be provided with a lock. In use, the bedding system is particularly suited for use with a cot or infant bed and is intended to help avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). One or more of the layers of bedding may be coloured or provided with other information allowing a parent to readily maintain a standard temperature within the enclosure formed by the bedding system by adding, removing or substituting layers as required.
Patent GB-2496246-A (GB)
Title: Identifying regions of interest in medical imaging data
Inventor: KELLY MATTHEW DAVID
IPC: G06V10/25
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: An intensity projection image is generated from the medical imaging data. The medical imaging data is then processed to find one or more maxima in the medical imaging data. The found maxima are compared with the intensity projection image, and one of the maxima which is not represented in the intensity projection image is identified. The application is aimed at highlighting those areas not picked up by the intensity projection image due their proximity to other regions with high intensities.
Patent GB-2493664-A (GB)
Title: Pre-fabricated building structure
Inventor: DAWSON ALAN
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: A prefabricated building, of structural spine matrix or core lattice space frame (11), incorporating hollow closed-section beams, and selective local external and infernal wall and floor panel (12) infill to a flexible format; allowing an element of factory production line modular (panel) sub-assembly and/or a combination with conventional build elements such as cladding or infill; with bespoke external cladding and internal lining upon a panel sandwich core fitted with in situ services; for on-site final assembly; panel insulation, vapour and moisture barrier and peripheral edge sealing to the frame for conformity with building regulations; set under a plurality of mutually juxtaposed modular demountable roof sections; panels could incorporate fenestration or access doorways or portals; alternatively glazed panels could substitute for or supplement solid infill; wall and/or floor frames can embody this construction.
Patent GB-2498619-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for incompatible devices with two levels of authentication
Inventor: TERLIZZI JEFFREY J
IPC: G06F21/44
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: An adapter 40 for connecting an accessory 20 (e.g. clock radio, automotive radio, storage device) to a portable electronic device 30 (e.g. portable media player) includes a first (e.g. eight contact, dual orientation) plug connector 100 compatible with a receptacle connector 140 of the portable electronic device and a second receptacle connector 120 compatible with a (e.g. 30-pin) connector 22 of the accessory. The connectors of the accessory and the portable electronic device are otherwise incompatible with each other. Authentication circuitry 108c of the adapter provides two levels of authentication. First, the adapter authenticates itself to the portable electronic device. If this first authentication is successful, then the adapter authenticates the accessory to the adapter. The adapter also includes conversion circuitry 200 that converts signals and voltages transmitted between accessory 20 and host 30 and may include audio/visual converter 207, data converter 208 and power converter 209. If the first and second levels of authentication are successfully completed a power path and/or a communication between the accessory and host device may be enabled.
Patent GB-2512076-A (GB)
Title: Waistband reducer clip
Inventor: POWELL SHARON
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A clothing clip suitable for reducing a waist band comprises a spine 10 with outer arms 5a, 5b attached via locking mechanisms on each side 15a, 15b. Also attached to the spine 10 are inner arms 20a, 20b and a central section 30. The locking mechanisms 15a, 15b comprise hinges or springs which allow flexure or pivoting of the inner arms 20a, 20b and the outer arms 5a, 5b towards or away from the central section 30. In use, the middle clip arms 20a, 20b pivot toward the central spine 30 when the outer arms 5a, 5b are pushed together by the user. Interlocking grippers 25a, 25b are provided on adjacent surfaces of the central section 30 and the inner arms 20a, 20b and serve to grip the material of the waistband of a garment. The locking mechanisms 15a, 15b hold the clip closed to secure the article of clothing.
Patent GB-2515077-A (GB)
Title: A locker access management system
Inventor: WOLLNER ROBERT LUKE
IPC: G07F17/12
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: A method of controlling access to a locker (16i, fig.2) comprises detecting user input of an access code at the locker, and comparing it with a local code generated at the locker. If the two codes match, the locker (16i, fig.2) is made available for use. The access code which is input by a user is based on a time of day for permitted access. The locally generated code may use an algorithm incorporating the time of day provided by a timer and a unique locker string associated with the locker. The unique locker string may comprise a locker identifier and a randomly generated string. The user may request an access code from a server 2, and the access code may be sent to a users mobile phone 10. The time of availability of the locker may be specified in the message.
Patent GB-2513939-A (GB)
Title: A modular building unit
Inventor: ROSE DOUGLAS
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2013-12-13
Abstract: The modular building unit 100 comprises an upright column 113 which includes an interior space. A connecting apparatus 135 is located within the interior space and deployable from a retracted to a deployed position. In the deployed position attachment to a second modular unit using the connector is possible. A mechanism for controlling the connector from within the unit may also be provided. The mechanism may use a flexible member such as a cord, wire or chain to control the connecting apparatus. A fastener may be used to secure the connecting apparatus to the second unit. The modular building unit may be rectangular in plan and have four upright columns in the corners of the unit, wherein at least two of which comprise the connecting apparatus. Also claimed are a method of joining two modules together and a kit comprising the connector.
Patent GB-2521397-A (GB)
Title: A ring for a bearing, an inner ring, an outer ring, and a bearing
Inventor: KREBS PHILIPP
IPC: F16C33/64
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A ring 380, 390 for a bearing 300, preferably an inner ring 380 and/or an outer ring 390, comprises a raceway ring 310, 320 being a hardened steel metal ring with a raceway surface configured and constructed for guiding rolling elements 305 of the bearing. The ring further comprises printed material 350, 360 bonded to the steel of the raceway ring 310, 320. The printed material being material printed via an additive manufacturing process, such as direct laser deposition. The printed material may be used to customize a shape of the ring, for example, of the inner ring or the outer ring of the bearing, thus allowing flexible customization. The raceway ring may also have attachment elements (245, fig 1B or 247 & 248, fig 3B) configured to improve a bonding between printed material and the raceway ring and may comprise circumferential, axial or radial groove(s) and/or an array of indentations.
Patent GB-2513941-A (GB)
Title: Rogue AP Detection
Inventor: ATREYA VIVEK L
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media for rogue access point detection are disclosed. in some implementations, the method can include initiating, at one or more processors of a wireless controller, a rogue access point detection process for a wireless network, and transmitting, from the one or more processors, a signature frame to a mobility agent in a wireless switch, The method can also include receiving, at an authorized access point, the signature frame transmitted via a wireless signal from a rogue access point. The method can further include reporting reception of the signature frame to the wireless controller, and generating, at the one or more processors, a signal to shut down a port associated with the rogue access point.
Patent GB-2516517-A (GB)
Title: Blind spot determination
Inventor: MURRAY SARA ELISABETH
IPC: G08B21/22
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for determining that an absence of communication is not due to a blind spot. The apparatus is particularly suited for use as a home detention curfew system for monitoring an offender. The apparatus comprises a wrist or ankle worn tracking device 6 in regular communication with a residence monitoring unit 7. Upon absence of receipt of communication from the monitoring unit 7, the tracking device 6 starts monitoring of at least one variable related to the distance moved by the device 6 and/or the time elapsed. If the at least one variable meets a predetermined criterion, it is considered that the absence of communication from the monitoring unit 7 is not due to a blind spot. The residence monitoring unit 7, upon determining an absence of communication, may send a message to a remote monitoring system 1, which in response may initiate an alert.
Patent GB-2512726-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for fusing instructions to provide or-test and and-test functionality on multiple test sources
Inventor: LOKTYUKHIN MAXIM
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: Test instructions 1522, e.g. AND-test or OR-test, are dynamically provided by fusing logical instructions with prior-art test instructions. A first processor pipeline fetches first and second instructions 1512 and branch instruction 1514. The first and second instructions comprise a first operand destination and a second operand source, respectively. A second pipeline decodes the first and second instructions fusing them into single micro-operation 1522 if the operand source and destination are the same (e.g. a single register, TEMP) and if branching depends upon the second instruction. The first instruction is a logical AND or OR (AND/OR), while the second instruction is test instruction TEST, which compares the results of the logical operation against a mask and sets a corresponding flag CC. Branching instruction JCC 1514 jumps to a slower generic code sequence depending on the flag. Performance for frequently executed type testing instruction idioms generated by just-in-time (JIT) compilers is improved.
Patent GB-2509260-A (GB)
Title: Anti-complement C1s antibodies and uses thereof
Inventor: VLASSELAER PETER VAN
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind complement C1s protein; and nucleic acid molecules that encode such antibodies. The present disclosure also provides compositions comprising such antibodies, and methods to produce and use such antibodies, nucleic acid molecules, and compositions. The present disclosure provides an isolated. humanized monoclonal antibody that inhibits cleavage of complement component G4, where the antibody does not inhibit cleavage of complement component C2. In some cases, the antibody inhibits a component of the classical complement pathway; in some cases, the classical complement pathway component is C1s. In some instances, the antibody does not inhibit protease activity of C1s.
Patent GB-2516735-A (GB)
Title: Method of programming a symbol reading system
Inventor: CORCORAN SUSAN
IPC: G06K7/016
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: A method of programming or configuring a symbol reading system having a field of view 75 includes selecting a programming command from a list of programming commands for programming a symbol reading system, e.g. a barcode reader. The list of programming commands is stored on a computer 20 that includes a processor 25 configured for, in response to the selection of a programming command from the list of commands, generating a page bearing a symbol corresponding to the selected programming command and no other symbol corresponding to any other programming command in the list of programming commands. The method also includes placing the page bearing a symbol within the system's field of view. This invention could find application in the configuration of flat-bed barcode scanners.
Patent GB-2529677-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic lined valve
Inventor: THOMPSON STEPHEN
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: A ceramic lined valve comprises a valve body 20 having an end connection 50 such as a flange for coupling the valve in fluid communication with a fluid flow conduit and a flow control member 26 within the valve body 20. A lining 30 within the valve body 20 comprises a single piece of ceramic which extends from the flow control member 26 to the end connection 50. The lining 30 defines a valve seat abutting the flow control member 26. A ceramic covering 40 forms a coupling face of the end connection 50 separate from and juxtaposed to the lining 30. The valve may be a ball, butterfly or gate valve.
Patent GB-2529852-A (GB)
Title: Corosion Inhibition
Inventor: BARMATOV EVGENY
IPC: E21B41/02
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion of duplex stainless steel by aqueous acidic solution, comprises carrying out a preliminary treatment which is passivation of the steel while exposing the steel to a first aqueous acidic solution containing at least one organic corrosion inhibitor able to adsorb to a steel surface, so as to deposit a passivating and corrosion inhibiting film on the steel surface; and thereafter during a second period of time exposing the steel to a second aqueous acidic solution different from the first aqueous acidic solution and also containing at least one organic corrosion inhibitor able to adsorb to a steel. The second aqueous acidic solution maintains the film on the steel surface, such that weight loss through corrosion in the second period of time is lower than the weight loss which would be observed with the same second aqueous acidic solution but without carrying out the preliminary treatment.
Patent GB-2523617-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: ANDERSSON RIKARD UMBERTO
IPC: C07C69/40
Filed: 2014-10-13
Abstract: A process for the production of dialkyl succinate from a feedstock comprising maleic anhydride, said process comprising the steps of providing the feed in the liquid phase to a reactor operated at a temperature of at least about 150Â°C; contacting said feed with hydrogen at a pressure of at least about 300 psig in the presence of an acid tolerant catalyst and an alkanol wherein at least some of the carbon-carbon (C=C) double bonds of the maleic anhydride are hydrogenated to form succinic acid and that the heat generated promotes esterification to dialkyl succinate acid in situ; and recovering a stream comprising dialkyl succinate from the reactor. An esterification catalyst, preferably a combined catalyst such as Palladium-carbon (Pd/C) may be used, although the process may be conducted in the absence of a catalyst. The preferred alkanol is methanol and any monoalkyl succinate may be recycled to the reactor.
Patent GB-2532280-A (GB)
Title: Deep sea mining system
Inventor: ALAN LESLIE CHAPPELL
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: A mother ship has a submersible work platform which docks with the stern of the mother ship. Whilst docked the platform forms an extension of the mother ship and floats on the surface. The platform may be flooded allowing it to sink to the sea bed. It may be connected with the parent via an umbilical cord. When the platform contacts the sea bed a number of mining robots may be deployed to mine minerals and ores from the sea bed. The robots load the platform and when it is full, they and the platform return to the surface and dock with the mother ship.
Patent GB-2522131-A (GB)
Title: Isotopic labelling of proteins
Inventor: HUANG JEFFREY T-J
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2013-07-24
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for enhancing the synthesis of isotope labelled native proteins in specific biological pathways for the purpose of protein quantification and qualification. The invention provides reference samples for use in various mass-spectrometry-based methods of protein analysis.
Patent GB-2534870-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary wheel apparatus and related system for a wheeled personal conveyance
Inventor: CRAIG WILKINSON
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2015-02-02
Abstract: Auxiliary wheel apparatus for a wheeled personal conveyance comprising at least one wheel 100 for temporary attachment to a rotating part of the wheeled conveyance, wherein the at least one auxiliary tyre is larger in diameter than the rotating part of the wheeled conveyance. The personal conveyance may be a perambulator, pushchair, stroller, wheelchair or the like where a relatively small outer radius wheel would be a handicap when traversing uneven ground or rough terrain. There may be an attachment means 1 comprising three arms or tabs 5 extending radially from a centrepoint, where the attachment means is adjustable on at least one screw thread or a ratchet and spring bias released by a quick release mechanism. The apparatus may comprise a locking mechanism, brake (20, Fig 6a), to lock the rotating part of the wheeled conveyance or to lock said at least one wheel of the apparatus. The apparatus may comprise two wheels and an axle such as a strap, bar or tie rod 2 extending between the two wheels.
Patent GB-2536911-A (GB)
Title: A jewellery device
Inventor: RONNIE NAIDOO
IPC: A45D34/00
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: An item of jewellery for encircling an arm such as a bracelet comprising an elongate body 1 having a fluid reservoir (8, fig 5) for perfume, and two connectable clasp parts 2, 3. The clasp parts have a release mechanism comprising an outlet 4 connected to the reservoir. Preferably the release mechanism comprises a push button 5 which draws or releases contents from the reservoir. The release mechanism may include a filling means for replacement of fluid, allowing the reservoir to be refilled. Alternately, fluid may be introduced to the reservoir through a funnel. The item may also comprise a one way valve allowing fluid to enter the reservoir. Alternately, the reservoir may receive fluid in the form of a replaceable capsule, container or portion. The reservoir may be elastomeric and contained in a substantially rigid inner portion of the body. A portion of the body may be flexible. The clasp parts may be biased to rotate with respect to the body.
Patent GB-2526683-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cutting deck height of cut adjustment mechanism
Inventor: CAMPBELL CHAD W
IPC: A01D34/82
Filed: 2015-04-23
Abstract: A height of cut adjustment mechanism 105 includes a front height of cut arm 113 and a rear height of cut arm 114, each height of cut arm pivotably mounted to a rotary cutting deck. A height of cut rod 134 extends between the front height of cut arm and the rear height of cut arm. A height of cut adjustment screw 136 is rotatable to extend or retract the height of cut rod. A stabilizer bar links the front height of cut arm with the rear height of cut arm. Preferably a linkage is provided between a pair of height of cut adjustment screws, so that the angle of the height of cut arms may be adjusted from a single point. Also disclosed is a height of cut adjustment mechanism featuring pairs of front and rear arms, where the linkage between the height of cut screws is essential.
Patent GB-2527681-A (GB)
Title: A method of using a surface jet pump to mitigate severe slugging in pipes and risers
Inventor: BEG MIRZA NAJAM ALI
IPC: F16L55/04
Filed: 2014-11-14
Abstract: A slug mitigation system for subsea pipelines includes a riser and a surface jet pump (SJP) located at the upper topside level of the pipeline. The surface jet pump is located downstream of an in-line separator (I-SEP) on a gas outlet using high pressure gas from a downstream process or compressor in order to reduce back pressure to change flow regime in the riser and also to gain production from wells. The use of SJP with I-SEP is said to enhance severe slug mitigation capability.