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Patent GB-2539854-A (GB)
Title: Variable turn radius for marine vessels
Inventor: ANGUS STYLES
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2015-04-27
Abstract: Operation of a marine vessel is disclosed. A marine vessel may be operated so as to determine that an end of a first sail line is approaching. Once determined, a turn path from the end of the first sail line to the beginning of a second sail line may be determined. The turn path may be determined based on at least one of current direction and current magnitude.
Patent GB-2557242-A (GB)
Title: A consumables monitoring system
Inventor: JOHN HINES
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2016-12-01
Abstract: A monitoring system in communication with a computer comprises a dispenser assembly formed of a mounting unit 100 and a retainer 200 for receiving a dispenser. The mounting unit and retainer are arranged such that a sensor 140 is able to measure the quantity of consumables in the dispenser, and the dispenser assembly communicates sensor data to the computer, which monitors the usage of the dispenser. The mounting unit may engage different types of dispensers. The sensor may be a force sensing resistor, strain gauge, load cell or spring switch and may be mounted on the mounting unit or on the retainer. A method of monitoring consumables within a dispenser may include the step of identifying the type of dispenser by measuring its weight when empty. Also claimed is a mounting assembly configured to measure the combined mass of the retainer and a dispenser attached to it.
Patent GB-2542736-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display panel and liquid crystal display
Inventor: BING HAN
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2014-08-12
Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel (2) and a liquid crystal display containing the liquid crystal display panel (2). The liquid crystal display panel comprises: a gate drive module (10), a display unit (20) and a plurality of COF encapsulation units (30a, 30b) arranged at one side of the display unit (20); an output leading wire (40) of the plurality of COF encapsulation units (30a, 30b) is connected to a gate leading wire (50) of the display unit (20); the plurality of COF encapsulation units (30a, 30b) are sequentially connected in series through a signal leading wire (60) and then are connected to the gate drive module (10); the gate drive module (10) provides a scanning signal for the display unit (20) through the plurality of COF encapsulation units (30a, 30b); a first insulation pattern layer (70a) is laid on the gate leading wire (50); a via hole structure (80) is arranged in the first insulation pattern layer (70a); and the output leading wire (40) is connected to the gate leading wire (50) by a metal leading wire (90) through the via hole structure (80), wherein the contact area of a first via hole structure (80a) connected to a previous COF encapsulation unit (30a) is less than that of a second via hole structure (80b) connected to a later COF encapsulation unit (30b).
Patent GB-2548236-A (GB)
Title: An intercomponent seal for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: STEVEN HILLIER
IPC: F16J15/12
Filed: 2017-02-24
Abstract: An annular wall for a gas turbine engine comprises a plurality of circumferential wall segments (312,314, fig. 3). Opposing faces (320,322, fig. 3) of adjacent wall segments define an intersegment gap (316, fig. 3) and include a saddle portion (318, fig. 3) facing radially outwards which receives a longitudinal seal member (324, fig. 3). The seal member has a curved sealing surface (328, fig. 3), which contacts at least one of the opposing faces. A plurality of axially distributed slots 812 extend from an outer surface of the seal member 810, preferably the outboard surface, to a base within the seal member body provided by a chord of an outer surface or a curved surface within the seal member. The slots 812 provide localised reductions in the seal member thickness to allow the seal member to bend longitudinally. Projections and recesses (1026,1026, fig. 10) provided on the seal member (1012, fig. 10) and wall segments (1014, fig. 10) may engage to limit the rotation of the seal member in the saddle portion (1018, fig. 10).
Patent GB-2548722-A (GB)
Title: A gear system
Inventor: Omer Abdulkadir Bndean
IPC: F16H15/48
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: A gear system comprises a modular gear assembly 124,125,127 which is housed in a gear assembly housing 114. The gear assembly housing 114 is adapted to be connected to another gear assembly, fig 4 which drives an output drive shaft 99. The gear assembly 124,125,127 is sealed in the first gear assembly housing 114. The input drive 222 is operative to be driven by an output drive 223 of a second gear assembly so that in use the angular speed w1input of the input drive 222 is different from the angular speed w2,output of the output drive 223. One or more stabilisers 63, 67 engage with a containment structure (113, fig 2) so as to maintain the gear system in position. Gear assembly housings can be connected together so that a high speed or very high speed output is obtained. Ideally the gear assembly comprises a sun and planetary gear assembly. The gear system is claimed to be of use in a power tool; a drive; a mud motor; an electrical generator; a downhole fishing tool; a robotic device; when connected to an Archimedes screw and a dual water turbine unit. Also claimed is a system having a casing with an internally threaded surface and a movable extender which engages said surface and an actuator which causes relative rotation of the casing with respect to the moveable extender to extend or retract the extender.
Patent GB-2556356-A (GB)
Title: Stable cosmetic cleansing compositions containing cold cream
Inventor: HEIKE SCHELGES
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: Cosmetic cleansing compositions and methods employing the cleansing compositions are provided; cosmetic cleansing composition includes: a) at least one anionic surfactant and/or a fatty acid soap, b) at least one animal wax and/or a derivative of an animal wax, c) at least one vegetable oil, d) at least one C2-C6 polyol, e) at least one natural thickening agent, f) at least one chamomile (Asteraceae) extract, and g) allantoin (glyoxyldiureide, (2,5-Dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl) urea). Most preferably components a-g are present at 40.0 to 70.0 wt.%, 0.10 to 3.0 wt.%, 0.10 to 10.0 wt.%, 3.0 to 15.0 wt.%, 0.20 to 1.50 wt.%, 0.005 to 0.5 wt.%, and 0.001 to 1.0 wt.% respectively. Most preferably, the fatty acid soap is a sodium lardate, sodium palmate or sodium tallowate. Most preferably, the animal wax is beeswax. Most preferably, the vegetable oil is sunflower oil. Most preferably, the polyol is glycerin. Most preferably, the natural thickening agent is carrageenans and/or carrageenates.
Patent GB-2554127-A (GB)
Title: A passive temperature control system for transport and storage containers
Inventor: RICHARD DARREN WOOD
IPC: F25D11/00
Filed: 2017-06-26
Abstract: A temperature controlled transport or storage container 30 suitable for transporting or storing temperature sensitive materials comprising: an outer insulating container having a top wall, bottom inner wall and inner sidewalls, insulating means comprising a lining disposed adjacent said inner walls, a plurality of first and second temperature control packs 20 wherein said first and second temperature control packs include, respectively, first and second phase change materials wherein said first and second temperature control packs have a major planar face. The temperature control packs may comprise a further phase change material (PCM), wherein the first and second PCMs may have a phase change temperature between +25°C to -25°C. The PCMs may be thermally connected to each other via a thermally conductive layer (fig.1a) coated with a reflective coating such as an aluminised coating and for each side of the container there may be only one temperature control pack which retains a single PCM.
Patent GB-2553649-A (GB)
Title: Occupant alertness-based navigation
Inventor: Adrian nania
IPC: G08B21/06
Filed: 2017-07-10
Abstract: A vehicle comprises a camera attached to a rear-view mirror and an occupant monitor which detects, with the camera, a first drowsiness event 406, and provides feedback (i.e. audio, visual, haptic) to a driver 408. The camera may, for example, include integrated facial-feature recognition with thermal imaging. If a second drowsiness event is detected 410, the occupant monitor selects an accommodation in the geographic vicinity of the vehicle 412, and sets a navigation system to navigate to the selected accommodation 414. The occupant monitor may also prompt the driver to reserve a room at the selected accommodation 416, or reserve a room in response to detecting a third drowsiness event. The accommodation may be selected based upon a distance between its location and the location of the vehicle, preferences set by the driver, or price/availability of rooms.
Patent GB-2567453-A (GB)
Title: An imaging device arranged within an instrument of an cluster
Inventor: Leonardus Novianto Depari
IPC: G01P1/10
Filed: 2017-10-12
Abstract: An imaging device arranged within an instrument in an instrument cluster of a motor vehicle is disclosed herein. The instrument may include a pointer 108 with a column 118 configured to attach to the pointer. The imaging device may be arranged within the column. The pointer may comprise a needle 106 with a hub 110 and a shaft 112. The hub may receive light from a light source 120 to illuminate the pointer. An ancillary light guide 132 may redirect light rays from the light source to the hub. The pointer needle may have a cover 124 with an aperture 114’ which receives a filter mechanism 116 configured to conceal the imaging device. The imaging device may be an infrared imaging device. The imaging device may comprise a plurality of lenses 126 stacked along a coincidental optical axis X. One or more of the lenses may be displaced from the optical axis to capture light rays from a different angle of view. The pointer may rotate about the column by means of a motor shaft 138 which rotates about a rotational axis parallel to the column. Also disclosed is a motor vehicle with said imaging device.
Patent GB-2567830-A (GB)
Title: Peelable container lids with built-in drainage features
Inventor: THOMAS ALEXANDER GROVES
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2017-10-24
Abstract: A container, or an end for fixing to a container, defining an opening surrounded by a sealing surface (17a, figure 4) and comprising a peelable lid 10 that is a single continuous sheet of material, perhaps foil. The lid 10 has a first portion 11 with one or more drainage holes 14, sealed to the sealing surface (17a, figure 4) to close the opening. The lid 10 also has a second portion 12 that is folded back over the first portion 11 and sealed to the first portion to form an air-tight seal over the drainage holes 14. The second portion 12 could also have a tab 13 that is folded back over the second portion 12 and partially sealed to it. The container may be metal and all the seals could be heat seals. The drainage holes 14 may comprise slots, scores or circles extending over less than 50% of the area of the first portion 11 and the second portion 12 extends predominantly over that region. The sealing surface (17a, figure 4) could be a flange or a collapsed bead. A method of manufacturing the invention is also described.
Patent GB-2566124-A (GB)
Title: Power storage device
Inventor: HIROSHI SASAKI
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2016-05-24
Abstract: A power storage device includes a plurality of series-connected battery cells and a balance circuit board. The balance circuit board includes: a heat-generating element (1121) that is provided for each of the plurality of battery cells, and is connected with the corresponding battery cell; and a first temperature sensor that is arranged within a range sandwiched between heat-generating elements positioned at both ends in an arrangement direction of a plurality of heat-generating elements (1121).
Patent GB-2556586-A (GB)
Title: Source drive circuit and liquid crystal display panel
Inventor: ZHENZHOU XING
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2015-09-08
Abstract: A source drive circuit and a liquid crystal display panel. Reference voltage signals outputted by a gamma voltage output module in the source drive circuit comprise a gamma reference voltage signal (Vr1'-Vr5') and a low-voltage signal (Vd), a voltage value of which is lower than that of the gamma reference voltage signal; and the duration of a reference voltage signal is equal to that of an existing gamma reference voltage signal. Compared with the prior art, power consumption of a source drive circuit can be reduced, thereby reducing power consumption of a high-resolution display panel.
Patent GB-2572595-A (GB)
Title: Video encoding and decoding
Inventor: MATTEO NACCARI
IPC: H04N19/172
Filed: 2018-04-04
Abstract: A method of decoding a video bitstream comprises the steps of receiving an encoded bitstream representing residual samples (produced by subtracting encoder-filtered motion compensated prediction samples from image samples) and motion vectors (used in forming the motion compensated prediction samples). During the encoding process filtering has been applied to motion compensated prediction samples using an encoder having at least one parameter, wherein the parameter may relate to anisotropy of the encoder filtering process. The decoding method further involves using the received motion vectors to provide motion compensated prediction samples from a previously reconstructed image. The motion compensated prediction samples are filtered in the decoder in accordance with the at least one parameter. Finally, the filtered motion compensated prediction samples are added to the residual samples to reconstruct images. The decoding method may additionally involve analysis to infer at least one encoder filtering parameter. A corresponding encoding method, system and apparatus are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2558129-A (GB)
Title: Electronic lock for furniture, cabinets or lockers
Inventor: JON ZABALA ZABALETA
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2016-02-15
Abstract: Electronic lock and electronic locking system for furniture, cabinets or lockers. The electronic lock comprises: - a case (3) having means for the fixing thereof to the inner part of a door (2) of a piece of furniture, cabinet or locker; - a locking element (5) electronically activated; - a power supply module; - a wireless communication module (16); - an electronic control module (13) operating in different modes of operation: an offline mode (408), to autonomously activate the locking element (5) based on the access data received; an online mode (406) by means of which the access data being received are sent to a central control unit (42) and the activation of the locking element (5) is performed based on the activating instructions remotely received from said central control unit (42), the lock (1) automatically operating in an offline mode (408) under conditions of a failure event in the communications with the central control unit (42).
Patent GB-2559070-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, kits and methods for the prediction of onset of sepsis
Inventor: LAURA CRADDOCK
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: The present invention provides , kits, methods, and apparatus for analysing a biological sample from an animal to predict (pre-symptomatically} and monitor the development of sepsis, utilizing biomarker signatures, consisting of gene or gene products selected from the 266 genes listed in table 1. A kit, and apparatus comprising means to detect the expression of the gene(s) and analysis of the data and an artificial neural network used to give an output of the likihood of sepsis or an output to enable monitoring of sepsis.
Patent GB-2573753-A (GB)
Title: Brush assembly for a floor cleaning apparatus
Inventor: EMILIE LAGEAT
IPC: A46B13/08
Filed: 2018-05-14
Abstract: A brush assembly 10 for a floor cleaning apparatus, the brush assembly 10 comprises a body portion 12 rotatably mountable to an underside of a floor cleaning apparatus, a plurality of bristles 14 disposed around the edge of the body portion, said plurality of bristles being configured to engage a surface to be cleaned and a plurality of floor engaging members 16 projecting from the underside of the body portion, each said floor engaging member being capable of frictionally engaging the surface on which the brush assembly is disposed to cause rotation of the body portion as the brush assembly is moved along said surface. Each floor engaging member preferably comprises an elastomeric finger. The brush assembly can be used on a suction cleaner with the axis of rotation of said at least one brush assembly arranged such that a first side of said at least one brush assembly closest to a suction inlet is tilted towards the surface to be cleaned and a second side of said at least one brush assembly, opposite said first side, is tilted away from said surface (fig 7). The axis of rotation can also be arranged so that it is tilted forwardly and towards the front edge of a base portion (fig 8). Bearing means (20, fig 7) can be arranged to allow rotation of said brush assembly in a first direction, but prevent rotation of said brush assembly in a second direction, opposite to said first direction.
Patent GB-2561757-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal processing
Inventor: ROBERT DAVID RAND
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: An audio signal processing module 301 has at least one input (303, 304) for receiving first and second input audio signals [Dint, Dint] and an output path for outputting a selected one of the first and second input audio signals [Vout]. The input signals may be supplied by a first audio component such as a smartphone and may correspond to the same source audio data. A controller (305) is configured to compare the first and second input signals and control at least one variable gain stage based on the comparison. The comparison involves determining an estimate of a scaling mismatch between the first and second input audio signals. It may involve applying at least one of: an attack time constant, a delay time constant, a hold-time, a defined ramp rate or range of allowable ramp rates, and hysteresis. The invention may prevent a user from perceiving a difference in volume when input signals are switched.
Patent GB-2575083-A (GB)
Title: Portable computer holder
Inventor: BRUCE BARRONS
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2018-06-28
Abstract: A portable computer holder 100 has a body having a computer receiving formation (118, 132, fig. 3) for receiving a portable computer (32, fig. 5) and a strap 152 in which, in use, an opening is defined between the strap and the computer to receive a user's hand. The holder may comprise two openings in the body for receiving opposite ends of a portable computer, which may be joined by the strap. The openings are preferably normal to the strap, and the strap is preferably offset from the centre of the openings to engage the user’s wrist in use. The body is preferably constructed from two stitched or adhered layers of a flat, flexible material. The strap may be in two parts, which are attachable by hook-and-loop attachment. A glove 136 may be included, and the attachment formation is preferably located on the back of the glove and preferably comprises a portion of hook-and-loop material to attach to a portable computer.
Patent GB-2561801-A (GB)
Title: Lighting device with directable beam
Inventor: NEIL HAIGH
IPC: F21V14/00
Filed: 2017-02-15
Abstract: A lighting device comprises a light emitter (100) with a spherical translucent body (101) containing at least one reflector (102) and defining large, combined incident (109) and emission (105) lenses. The light emitter reflects and focuses light from a waveguide (40) to project a beam onto a target surface. The light emitter is preferably slidably mounted for rotation on a support element (20) which may comprise a circular aperture (22) in a plate, and may be configured as a desk or stage lamp, a wall light, or a downlighter suspended beneath a ceiling. The waveguide or light emitter may provide ambient or uplighting in addition to the beam.
Patent GB-2578913-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control system and method
Inventor: Samuel Richard Allsopp
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2018-11-14
Abstract: A control system, for a vehicle 10 operable in an autonomous mode, the control system comprising controllers having at least one processor for receiving information associated with at least two objects, e.g. a heavy goods vehicle 5002 and rear trailer 5004 coupled by beamed-shaped trailer 5006. The control system determines whether a condition is satisfied, wherein satisfaction of the condition requires at least an indication that a change of separation between the least two objects 5002, 5004 is a value, such as zero, or is within a range, e.g. within 1kmp of zero, and inhibit a change of lanes of the vehicle 10 if the condition is satisfied. Checking the change of separation is an indirect way of checking for a relationship between the objects 5002, 5004 such as whether the objects 5002, 5004 are coupled 5006 to one another. This can determine if the objects 5002, 5004 are separate vehicles or parts of a single vehicle. Reference is also made to a method, a vehicle, computer software and non-transitory computer readable storage medium.
Patent GB-2570219-A (GB)
Title: Fastening railway rails
Inventor: STEPHEN JOHN COX
IPC: E01B9/60
Filed: 2017-10-31
Abstract: A railway rail fastening assembly (100), for fastening a railway rail (200) at a rail seat region (301) of an underlying rail foundation (300), having a resilient fastening device (4) for generating a substantially vertical clamping force (P) for use in damping a foot (201) of the rail (200). The assembly further comprises a shoulder (3) configured to retain the resilient fastening device (4) at one side of the fait seat region (301) of the rail foundation (300) in a configuration in which the resilient fastening device (4) does not bear on the rail foot (201), and force trensmission means (10) configured to at least partially convert the clamping force (P) generated by the resilient fastening device (4) into a substantially horizontal force (L) and apply the substantially horizontal force to the rail foot (201) on opposite sides of rail web.
Patent GB-2582639-A (GB)
Title: Shaping apparatus, method and tool
Inventor: ANTHONY BEAUCHAMP
IPC: B24B37/26
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: A polishing tool, which may be resilient, compliant and have a convex working surface, is held in contact with a workpiece and rotated with abrasive slurry introduced between the tool surface and the workpiece. The tool surface has grooves, which may be “V” or “U” shaped with the point of the “V” 12 passing through the centre of the tool footprint with the workpiece or offset from the centre by half the footprint diameter. The groove limbs 11a, b, may extend past the footprint perimeter. The tool may have annular regions (13a, b, c fig.9) and “V” shaped portions of the groove may point in different circumferential directions relative to the direction of rotation. The limbs 11 may be straight, curved, convex or concave. A polishing or shaping method in which a resilient tool is rotated at high speed is also disclosed with the position of the tool relative to the workpiece being controlled to account for deformation of the tool due to high speed rotation
Patent GB-2592854-A (GB)
Title: A hand massage device
Inventor: LYNETTE MCGINN
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2019-10-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand massage device 99 with a housing 7, defining a U-shaped opening F between two arms 1, 2. The arms support a plurality of vibrating massage portions 4 with reference the opening. The massage portions are arranged to face a plurality of directions and provide a plurality of massaging functions, such that a user is able to massage different parts of their hand by holding it against one or more massage portions located on the arms or within the opening. In particular the vibrating massage portions may be opposite each other across the opening, or located on the ends of the arms. The device is designed to stand on its base 3 (the region located between the arms) with the arms upright; rubber corners 32 (Figure 2) serve to prevent slipping or tipping in this configuration.