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Patent GB-2497332-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft seat actuator
Inventor: JERRETT ARTHUR
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2011-12-08
Abstract: Aircraft seat actuator 1 includes light source 40 and detector 50, 60 detecting a change in light signal from the source and producing an end-of-travel signal received by a controller 8. Second aspect: A detectable member mountable on a rotatable shaft of an actuator. A sensor detects when detectable member completes a revolution and produces a signal. Third aspect: An output shaft of a linear actuator is connected to a fastener via a connecting member, which has a magnet between output shaft and fastener. A magnetic sensor is mounted on the actuator housing. Fourth aspect: An aircraft seat actuator has a position detector measuring position of an output shaft of the actuator, an ammeter measuring current drawn by the actuator, and a controller to shut-down the actuator if the current exceeds a threshold. The threshold is a function of the position of the output shaft. Fifth aspect: An aircraft seat actuator includes a gearbox having a housing constructed of polyamide. Sixth aspect: An aircraft seat linear actuator has a lead screw and nut, constructed of carbon-fibre reinforced polyamide impregnated with PTFE lubricant. Seventh aspect: An aircraft seat actuator has a gearbox with a non-circular profile for receiving an output shaft.
Patent GB-2490426-A (GB)
Title: Toy vehicle steering mechanism
Inventor: VERBERA STEVEN
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 2012-04-26
Abstract: A toy vehicle comprises a frame 12, front and rear carriages 45 & 38 each having at least one road wheel 47 & 42 to support and steer the vehicle. A steering control member 28 is slidably supported between the carriages and moved sided to side by a steering actuator subassembly (70, figure 6) to simultaneously pivot facing ends 45b & 38b of the carriages in the same lateral direction thereby steering the vehicle in the opposing lateral direction. The steering actuator subassembly (70) may also simultaneously rock the vehicle body (14) and move a structure that simulates a pair of eyes (81c, figure 1) in a front windshield area to simulate animated responses of the toy vehicle.
Patent GB-2491709-A (GB)
Title: Device for assembling a bunch of flowers
Inventor: TIMMERMAN DANIA L
IPC: A01G5/02
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: A device 10 for assembling a bunch 22 of flowers, comprises a conveyor 16 having a first end 18 and a discharge end 20 situated downstream in the machine direction, for the discharge of an assembled bunch of flowers, the conveyor serves to convey flowers 38 in the direction of the discharge end during the assembly of a bunch of flowers, and a number of loading positions along a longitudinal edge of the conveyor for the placement on the conveyor of a predetermined number of flowers at each loading position, each loading position being provided with a contactless position marking 56, not connected to the conveyor, for the positioning of a flower at a width position on the conveyor which is predetermined for the loading position concerned. Each loading position may be provided with an image recording device and an image displaying device 54 which may be provided with an electronic position marking.
Patent GB-2503224-A (GB)
Title: Electronic ozone generation unit for the preservation of fresh produce in distribution trays
Inventor: HOLMES PETER
IPC: A23B7/152
Filed: 2012-06-19
Abstract: An electronic device for generating ozone is deployed within standard, perforated, plastic or cardboard distribution trays of fresh fruit or vegetables. The ozone disables ethylene and destroys airborne and surface contaminating microbial organisms, thus extending the life of the produce. The electronic unit is sized such that it sits within individual palletised trays of produce and may have dimensions of 100m x 60mm x 30mm. Ozone is supplied to the immediate local atmosphere and ensures that adequate ozone reaches all of the produce when packed in shipping containers. The ozone generating unit is portable and preferably battery-powered. It comprises a rigid polymer casing enclosing an electronic unit with discharge needle assembly and grid, which generates and passes both anions and ozone, at predetermined, controlled levels.
Patent GB-2493068-A (GB)
Title: Modular air discharge system comprising a removable insert
Inventor: VANDERPYL DANIEL J
IPC: F26B21/00
Filed: 2012-07-10
Abstract: An air discharge apparatus 14, such as an air nozzle manifold, comprises an elongated air distribution enclosure 22 having an air supply inlet 27 and an elongated air discharge slot 28. There is at least one removable insert 30, and generally a number of removable inserts, in the discharge slot. At least one of the inserts has at least one discharge opening 32, such as an orifice or nozzle hole, for discharge of air from the enclosure, where air can pass through the slot substantially only through the discharge opening(s). A method for controlling the air flow from an air discharge apparatus is disclosed. In further aspect, a system for discharging air comprising an air knife is disclosed, where an enclosure has exterior walls 24 that taper toward each other near the discharge slot, and at least two discharge openings are oriented to discharge air in different directions. A clamp (72, fig.7) is also provided for removably holding the inserts in place. In use, the apparatus is designed to utilise modular components for quick and easy assembly of an air nozzle manifold with a wide variety of nozzle sizes, nozzle angles, nozzle centre distances, and number of nozzles per manifold.
Patent GB-2493279-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for connecting helical pile to driving assembly
Inventor: ATCHLEY JACOB C
IPC: E02D5/56
Filed: 2012-07-24
Abstract: An adapter (111, figure 2) for connecting a helical pile 101 to a drive assembly includes a pin block 143 connectable to an outer surface of the helical pile. A tool body 121 locates over an end of the helical pile and has a first protrusion 127 to receive the pin block to align the pile with the tool body. A locking member (171, figure 2) is movably connected to the tool body to allow insertion of the pin block and to lock the pin block in the tool body. The adaptor may include a pin block assembly having two pin blocks (143, 147, figure 2) interconnected by means of first and second pins (144, 145, figure 2). The tool body may have first and second protrusions 127, 125 .for receiving the first and second pin blocks and first and second locking members. A second invention relates to a method of connecting a tool body to a helical pile including inserting the pile in the tool body.
Patent GB-2500829-A (GB)
Title: Fastener arrangements & method for fixing plasterboard panels to a background material
Inventor: OLLIS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F16B15/02
Filed: 2012-01-20
Abstract: A fastening arrangement for securing plasterboard panels to a background construction material. The fastening arrangement comprises: a fastener having a profiled (3) elongate shank and a profiled head (1) wherein the profiled head (1) includes a shallow dished surface. A method of attaching plasterboard panels to a background material is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2498914-A (GB)
Title: Variable duty cycle switching with imposed delay
Inventor: GRAY ALEXANDER
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: Power conversion methods, systems, articles of manufacture, and devices are provided. The power conversion may include converting between direct current and alternating current wherein switching losses associated with latent electrical charges are reduced. Current sensing may be low-side bus reference. Solid-state implementations, code implementations, and mixed implementations are provided.
Patent GB-2517729-A (GB)
Title: Disinfection of packaged articles
Inventor: SNOWBALL MALCOLM
IPC: B65B55/02
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: A method of disinfecting a packaged article comprises providing a first electric field extending into the package 100 of the packaged article 10 such that, in use, the first electric field causes a discharge producing ozone within a disinfection region 107 of the package. The method also comprises providing a second electric field extending into the package of the packaged article such that, in use, the second electric field drives an electric potential difference across the packaged article into the disinfection region of the packaged article. Also claimed is a method of disinfecting packaged articles comprising providing an electric filed applier with an alternating electric field extending into the package to cause a discharge producing ozone, obtaining a signal based on power supplied to the electric filed applier and controlling the frequency of the alternating electric field based on the obtained signal to control the power supplied to the package.
Patent GB-2508699-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating nozzle of a gas turbine engine
Inventor: JODET NORMAN
IPC: F02K1/34
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: The invention provides a mixer 100 for a confluent-flow nozzle of a turbine engine, the mixer comprising an annular cap 12 centred on a longitudinal axis X-X of the nozzle and having a stationary upstream portion 102, and a downstream portion 104 that is movable in rotation about the longitudinal axis relative to the stationary portion. The movable portion of the cap terminates at its downstream end in inner lobes 106 alternating circumferentially with outer lobes 108. Also provided is a means for imparting reciprocating rotary motion to the movable portion of the cap. The movable portion of the cap may be connected to the stationary portion of the cap by a rack and pinion type connection. The stationary part of the cap may comprise a rotary electric motor 114 coupled to a pinion 116 meshing with a rack 118 secured to the movable portion of the cap.
Patent GB-2505099-A (GB)
Title: Managing computing systems utilizing augmented reality
Inventor: WINDELL DAVID THOMAS
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2012-03-28
Abstract: Systems and methods for managing computing systems are provided. One system includes a capture device for capturing environmental inputs, memory storing code comprising a management module, and a processor. The processor, when executing the code comprising the management module, is configured to perform the method below. One method includes capturing an environmental input, identifying a target device in the captured environmental input, and comparing the target device in the captured environmental input to a model of the target device. The method further includes recognizing, in real-time, a status condition of the target device based on the comparison and providing a user with troubleshooting data if the status condition is an error condition. Also provided are physical computer storage mediums including a computer program product for performing the above method.
Patent GB-2509808-A (GB)
Title: LED lens with convex facets.
Inventor: Wang ju tang
IPC: F21V5/04
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: An LED lens has a fustoconical body 4 with a recess 1 for housing an LED. The external surfaces of the body 4 have densely distributed convex facets (24, fig 2) which provides greater light mixing and improves the colour rendering index. The lens has a width to height ratio of at least 1.9. The lens may have a flange 12.
Patent GB-2508099-A (GB)
Title: Warning light indicator for limited life remaining in power source
Inventor: CHUDY FREDERICK C
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2013-11-19
Abstract: An indicator device for an electronic device or tool, adapted to provide an indication when a predetermined amount of time of operation of the electronic device, for example about 10 minutes, remains in the power source. The indicator device features a control circuit to monitor the power level of the power source. The indicator, e.g. a flashing LED, an alarm or tactile signal, activates either when the voltage level drops below a predetermined threshold; when the control circuit calculates there is less than a set time remaining based on the historical usage of the power source; or when the control circuit calculates there is less than a set time remaining based on the power consumption setting of the power source.
Patent GB-2522724-A (GB)
Title: Unit dose article
Inventor: SANZ MIGUEL BRANDT
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A water soluble unit dose article 1 comprising at least one compartment 2 where compartment 2 comprises a composition, and where compartment 2 has a substantially superelliptical shape. Preferably, compartment 2 is in the shape of a squircle. Preferably, article 1 is comprised of water-soluble film 3. Article 1 may comprise at least two and preferably at least three compartments, which are preferably arranged so that two of the compartments are superposed on top of one another and at least one of the compartments is superelliptical in shape. Preferably the composition is a laundry detergent or automatic dish washing composition, or a mixture thereof. The composition may be a solid, liquid, dispersion, gel, paste, or mixtures thereof. Also claimed is: a method of making unit dose article 1; a method of machine washing laundry or dishware using a unit dose article 1; and a mould for producing thermoformed or vacuum formed articles where the mould is substantially super-elliptical in shape. The super-elliptical shape of compartment 2 improves structural integrity, reducing weakness or stress as compared to rectangular-shaped compartments, whilst increasing the internal volume of the compartment as compared to circularly shaped compartments.
Patent GB-2524259-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a fuel injector
Inventor: MELIS MASSIMILIANO
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A method of operating a fuel injector (160, fig.1) of an internal combustion engine, wherein the fuel injector is driven by an energizing current profile for an energizing time interval (ET), the method comprising; Selecting, for each injection of a sequence of injections, an energizing current profile from a plurality of predetermined current profiles, the energizing current profile being a function of an engine combustion mode. Also determining, for each selected current profile, a corresponding energizing time as a function of a common rail pressure value (Rail press) and a fuel quantity value (Inj.Qnty). The selected energizing current profile of the pilot, post, after or boot injection may therefore have a peak current profile, a bypass current value, a hold current value or time interval that is not equal to that of the main injection. So a split main injection M1 may use current profile Prof1, main injection M may use standard current profile Prof std, and an after injection may use current profile Prof 2.
Patent GB-2525600-A (GB)
Title: User input technique for adjusting successive image capturing
Inventor: TUOMAALA ANTTI
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-04-28
Abstract: Initiating successive image capture on a digital camera, detecting a user input gesture on a graphical user interface (GUI) via a touch screen and adjusting the capture frame rate according to the user input gesture. Burst mode, slow-motion or time-lapse video imaging modes may be used. Gestures may also control camera exposure, aperture, focusing, light metering or white balance. User input may be horizontal, vertical or circular free movement gestures with graphical indications such as virtual sliders, rotary control knobs and levers represented on the GUI. Gesture direction and magnitude may be based on a predefined path. A mobile terminal or portable electronic device, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop computer, DSLR or compact camera may be used. The system allows switching between photo and video modes whilst continuing to capture images, for example changing between capturing digital images, digital video and digital slow motion video. User input gestures may comprise lines and curves with any shapes such as arcs and curves with multi-directional paths.
Patent GB-2529239-A (GB)
Title: Peer-to-peer notification of journey progression
Inventor: LOUND JAMES ANDREW
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: This invention allows person to person notification of progress along a journey between two geographical locations. The notifications provide measures of elapsed time elapsed, the distance covered and the distance remaining. When setting off to reach a destination 3, the service will notify the travelers progress to a set of one or more chosen recipients C, via a real time audible tone to the recipient's(s') device(s). When the traveller reaches the destination 3, the traveller can manually initiate a final notification, to a set of one or more chosen recipients at the destination and / or located elsewhere. It will be possible for an organiser of an event to invite attendees to utilise the service to send notifications to the organiser of their progress and to other individuals attending or not attending the event. This invention is delivered as a mobile App, designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices.
Patent GB-2531525-A (GB)
Title: Retention and release mechanism for a power tool
Inventor: ORIANO MEZZAQUI
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A manually-actuated retention and quick release mechanism for the drive screw 26 of a power tool, such as used with a blind threaded rivets, comprises a releasable locking member 44, preferably a cap 44 with an internal screw thread. The cap 44 is selectively coupled to an externally threaded mounting member 34 and the drive screw to retain the screw 26 and member 34 relative to each other via respective coupling portions (40,42, figure 3) and preferably an intermediate member (36), for concomitant axial or rotational movement. A manually-actuable detent has a locked position in which member 34 is restrained to prevent release of the drive screw, and a release position in which the member can be moved to release the drive screw. The detent preferably comprises a series of serrations 48 on the cap 44, each being a latch point for a bar 50. The bar may move axially in a slot in mounting 34 against bias of a spring. The slot may be J-shaped to allow the bar to be retained in the release position. Movement of the bar 50 into or out of engagement with the serrations 48 dictates whether or not the cap 44 is locked in position.
Patent GB-2518543-A (GB)
Title: Target apparatus and method
Inventor: CRAMER PETER G
IPC: G01S17/74
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: A method of determining the position and orientation of a laser target 40; wherein the target 40 comprises a cube corner retro-reflector 26, at least partially embedded within a body, and the body has a spherical exterior portion; the method determines the position of the reflector by measuring a distance and two angles from the laser tracker 10; the orientation of the target 40 is determined from recording an illumination pattern of the reflected light 46 using a camera; a vector is calculated, using the orientation and position of the retro-reflector from the vertex of the reflector to the centre of the spherical exterior portion. The purpose of the invention is to correct for an offset between the centre of a spherical contact element and the position of the vertex of the retro-reflector. The retro-reflector may comprise at least one non-reflective mark; there preferably are three non-reflective marks along the intersections of the cube corner retro-reflector. The orientation may be calculated through determining the slopes of the non-reflective marks. The cube corner retro-reflector may be open air or a glass prism.
Patent GB-2533917-A (GB)
Title: Trailer
Inventor: ALAN JOHN CARTWRIGHT
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: A double deck trailer comprises a base 2 and a movable upper deck 8. The upper deck 8 is lifted by a plurality of lifting mechanisms 6, 7 such as hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders 15, 18 each comprising a plurality of actuators. Each actuator comprises a rod 14, 20 extendible from a barrel 16. The barrels are arranged side by side and the rods extend in opposite directions to push the upper deck 8 upwards. The lifting mechanism can be compact because the hydraulic cylinders 15, 18 are placed side-by-side. The total extension of the lifting mechanism is at least equal to the retracted length and can be 1.5 times that retracted length. A slide mechanism can be provided where the lift mechanism is coupled to the upper deck to allow the deck to be moved for unbalanced loads. The lifting mechanism can be provided in the trailer legs and used to lift the trailer roof.
Patent GB-2534548-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive applicator
Inventor: Guy Stephen Miller
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2014-12-29
Abstract: Adhesive applicator 1 comprises a receiver 3 having a tubular body with a closed first end 13 and an opposed second end 15. The body comprises a deformable wall 11; an applicator tip 5; and contains an adhesive. The tip comprises a foam material of reticulated foam felt 7 having an applicator surface 7a-7c for applying the adhesive. Deforming the body causes the adhesive to be expressed through the tip. The felt material may be polyurethane with a firmness grade of 2 to 4. The second end may have an adhesive retaining plug, where the plug moves on deforming the body to release adhesive from the body. The second end may be an open end with adhesive contained within a sealed ampoule of a frangible material that fractures upon deforming the body, releasing the adhesive and where a mesh shard barrier may be between the ampoule and felt material preventing fractured ampoule shards contacting the felt material. Wings 9a&9b may be fixed at one end to the receiver and moveable for applying ampoule fracturing pressure via respective wing attached barbs 21a&21b facing the body. The adhesive may: comprise a polymerisable cyanoacrylate ester; include an accelerator, rheology modifier, an antimicrobial agent.
Patent GB-2535804-A (GB)
Title: Determining a position of an agent
Inventor: MARTIN RAYMOND DAVIES
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A position of an entity (person) 120 is determined by providing at least one vehicle 140 (e.g. an automatically guided vehicle (AGV)) and determining the position of the vehicles. A sensor 144 on each vehicle 140 determines proximity (e.g. distance from signal strength) information relating to the proximity of the person 120 to the vehicles and hence the position of person 120 using a predictive movement model such as a Kalman filter or particle filter. An occupancy grid is used, with a likelihood (probability) of the person being at each point in the grid being assigned, and a cost of paths between first and second points being determined. A keypad, touch screen, facial recognition, RFID transmitter or other wireless device may be used to indicate proximity. The position, or a predicted future position, so determined may be used to allocate a nearby task to the person.
Patent GB-2526903-A (GB)
Title: Trailer backup assist system using gesture commands and method
Inventor: LAVOIE ERICK MICHAEL
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A reversing assistance system for a vehicle (100, Figure 8) coupled to a trailer (110, Figure 8) includes a camera 20, which may face towards the front, rear or a side of the vehicle or into the passenger compartment, and an image processor for processing images to detect a gesture and determine a command based on the gesture. The processor controls reversing of the trailer based on the command. The gesture may be a body motion indicating a sign; optionally the user may perform the gesture holding an identifiable object such as a smartphone 26. The user may be inside or outside the vehicle. Also disclosed is a trailer reversing assistance system operated using a conventional human machine interface, such as a knob, and a system which recognises and reacts to symbols on the display of smartphone 26.