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Patent GB-2511637-A (GB)
Title: Marine streamer having variable stiffness
Inventor: VOLDSBEKK RUNE SINDRE
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: A sensor streamer comprising: an outer surface 75; tension members 85 within the outer surface extending along a length of the sensor streamer; spacers 80 disposed within the outer surface 75 along the length of the sensor streamer; a geophysical sensor disposed in an interior of one of the spacers; and an actuator 90 assembly configured to apply tension to the tension members. The tension members 85 may align the spacers 80 into a rigid line when the streamer is in operation. The spacers 80 may be disposed between a proximal plate 95 and a distal plate 100, with the tension members 85 extending through the proximal plate 95, the spacers 80 and the distal plate 100. The streamer may comprise an actuator plate 105 which transfers the mechanical load from the actuator 90 to the tension members 85. The spacers may comprise an outer covering, channels for the tension members 85, a central core and foam filling the void spaces. There may be inner and outer tension members (85a/b, figure 8), arranged in concentric rings which are wound in different directions.
Patent GB-2515375-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus, and manufacture for wireless immersive audio transmission
Inventor: BANERJEA RAJA
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and manufacture for audio transmission is provided. A head-related transfer function (HRTF) profile 251 most accurate for a user is selected from several HRTF profiles. The HFTF profile is selected by: wirelessly transmitting test signals to binaural headphones; receiving feedback from the user; then selecting the HRTF profile based on the feedback. Subsequently, the selected HRTF profile is employed to convert a multi-channel audio signal into a stereo signal 252 such that the stereo signal retains the immersive and spatial audio characteristics of the multi-channel audio signal. Next, the stereo signal is wirelessly transmitted 253 to the binaural headphones. Each HRTF profile includes at least one HRTF function; the HRTF functions may be altered based on a received user command. Selection of the most accurate HRTF profile may involve a user selecting the profile for which the perceived direction and externalization for each of the test signals matches most closely the actual direction and externalization of the test signals.
Patent GB-2512793-A (GB)
Title: Microscope with wireless radio interface and microscope system
Inventor: SIECKMANN FRANK
IPC: H04W4/80
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a microscope having a microscope control unit which has a radio system with a wireless radio interface, wherein the microscope control unit has at least one first radio system (1) for providing at least one first radio characteristic and at least one second radio system (2) for providing at least one second radio characteristic and/or at least one radio system which is set up in such a manner that said system provides at least one first radio characteristic and one second radio characteristic in a predetermined timing cycle.
Patent GB-2529479-A (GB)
Title: Axle generator for a railway brake system
Inventor: HEMMINGS MARK
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: An axle generator for a brake system for a railway vehicle comprises a generator 8 mounted on an axle-box cover 21. A peg 7 is adapted to be driven by rotation of the axle, with rotation of the peg rotating magnets being parts of the generator to generate electricity. The peg is adapted to drivingly engage with a coupling element 16 to transmit rotation from the axle to the peg. The coupling element has an opening slot 18 adapted to receive the peg, the coupling element being configured to permit motion relative to the peg in five degrees of freedom. The peg is adapted to slide into and out from the coupling element and also in the vertical plane with respect to the opening slot. The coupling element is adapted to fit in a rectangular opening 23 of a coupling hub 15 fixed to an axle end. The arrangement accommodates misalignments of the peg an axle in use and provides a low backlash rotational drive coupling.
Patent GB-2515440-A (GB)
Title: Vesicular formulations
Inventor: MAYO JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A61P17/00
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to vesicular formulations for the treatment of rosacea. It also relates to a method of treating rosacea comprising administering a vesicular formulation according to the invention.
Patent GB-2531725-A (GB)
Title: Additional channels using preamble symbols
Inventor: BELKACEM MOUHOUCHE
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2014-10-27
Abstract: A first transmitting method comprises: mapping signaling information to one or more preamble symbols of a first frame; mapping data to one or more data symbols of the first frame; dividing additional information into two or more parts; mapping a first part of the additional information to one or more preamble symbols of the first frame; mapping a second part of the additional information to at least one of (i) one or more data symbols of the first frame, and (ii) one or more preamble symbols of a second frame; and transmitting the frames. The step of mapping signaling information and additional information comprises selecting one or more transmission parameters for at least one of the signaling information and the additional information such that the preamble symbols provide capacity for both the signaling information and the additional information.
Patent GB-2519006-A (GB)
Title: Size measurement device and size measurement method
Inventor: HATA RYOUTA
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: [Problem] To provide a size measurement device such that measurement with good precision of an outer shape size of a package having a cubic or cuboid shape with a simple configuration is possible. [Solution] A size measurement device comprises a camera which photographs a package, and a touch panel which is disposed in a screen whereupon the package is displayed. A user designates with a touch pen four points: an apex at which three edges of the package which is displayed in the screen gather; and each other end of sides which are reciprocal to the apex of the three sides which gather at the apex. Peripheral regions (A0, A1, A3, A5) are set which surround each designated point with a prescribed size, edges are detected which correspond to the edges of the package within each peripheral region, and points at which the three sides gather within the peripheral regions are derived as locations of each apex, thereby allowing deriving with good precision an outer shape size of a package with a length between apexes being a length of three edges. Furthermore, when carrying out an edge detection corresponding to a package side, it would be permissible to carry out same within a prescribed edge region, rather than on the image overall, thus allowing minimizing processing load.
Patent GB-2528157-A (GB)
Title: Blending techniques for curve fitting
Inventor: CARR NATHAN A
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2015-05-07
Abstract: A user interface displays a plurality of data points that have been input by a user via a touch screen. The points may be intended to specify an animation path or a seam for image processing. The curve fitting module then fits a curve automatically to the points without user intervention. The fitting module may use a number of different techniques such as quadratic BÃ©zier, cubic BÃ©zier and circle curve estimate techniques which each have their own strengths and weaknesses when applied to different spatial relationships of data points. The curve fitting module therefore employs a blending module that chooses which curve fitting technique to use for a particular set of points as well as how to blend the plurality of curve fitting techniques to achieve a final result of a curve that is fit to the points. The blending module may also employ a heuristic module to guide the curve fitting based on the spatial relationship of the data points, the specified order of the points and the relationship of those points to previous or subsequent ranges of points and the heuristics used may include: symmetry, flatness and sign.
Patent GB-2524921-A (GB)
Title: Pusher
Inventor: BRADBURY SIMON
IPC: A47F1/12
Filed: 2012-11-06
Abstract: The invention is directed to a shelf ready pack for displaying items for sale. The shelf ready pack comprises a carton 10 having a base 11, a rear wall 14, a front wall 15, and two side walls 12, 13. The shelf ready pack further comprises a rigid member 53, arranged to sit in the carton, and a resilient member 30, wherein the rigid member and the resilient member are arranged such that the resilient member is biased to urge the rigid member towards the front wall of the carton. In preferred embodiments, a channel is provided in the base of the carton for housing the resilient member, which may comprise an elastic band. The rigid member may also comprise stabilising elements.
Patent GB-2530863-A (GB)
Title: Sling with steering strips
Inventor: HANDLEY RICHARD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A sling 10 for lifting a person comprises a back panel 12, two leg panels 14, two intermediate panels 16 that connect the leg panels to the back panel, one or more fastening components 18 and strips 20 for steering the sling. Preferably the intermediate panels are comprised of a water draining material such as mesh, and comprise less than 50% of the total area of the sling. Preferably the back and leg panels comprise a smooth, non-draining material. Preferably the strips for steering the sling are present in a central area of the back panel. The sling can be used for lifting and moving infirm or disabled patients; the steering strips allow a carer to manoeuvre the patient but as they are not loops the carer is not able to lift the patient using them and risk back injury to themselves.
Patent GB-2527952-A (GB)
Title: Articles of manufacture comprising water-soluble polymer particles and processes for making same
Inventor: NEAL CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2014-03-20
Abstract: Articles of manufacture, such as paper towels, that contain polymer particles, for example water-soluble polymer particles, for example water-soluble soil adsorbing polymer particles and processes for making same are provided.
Patent GB-2542146-A (GB)
Title: Foldable electric scooter with 360 degree rotatable trailing wheel
Inventor: DONALD PI HSIANG WU
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2015-09-09
Abstract: A foldable electric scooter has a 360 degree rotatable trailing wheel 70, a front frame 10 and a rear frame 50 pivoted to each other, a seat 20, a steering unit 30, a front wheel assembly 40, and a rear wheel assembly 60. The 360 degree rotatable trailing wheel 70 is disposed on the rear frame 50 to improve ease of trailing, the seat 20 and the steering unit 30 are both disposed on the front frame 10, which improves the centre of gravity and stability of the folded scooter in comparison with acknowledged prior art designs. Specifically, the axis of a seat support column 21 lies forward of the rear wheel 60 by a distance h greater than or equal to the radius d of the rear wheel.
Patent GB-2544272-A (GB)
Title: Cyanoacrylate compositions
Inventor: RAYMOND TULLY
IPC: C09J133/08
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A cyanoacrylate composition comprising a cyanoacrylate component; a rubber toughening component comprised of (i) reaction products of ethylene, methyl acrylate and monomers having carboxylic acid cure sites, (ii) dipolymers of ethylene and methyl acrylate and combinations of (i) and (ii); a component containing at least two (meth)acrylate functional groups, and an anhydride component; wherein when cured at room temperature between two substrates each of which being constructed from steel, greater than about 75% of its tensile strength is retained after exposure to a temperature of about 40 °C at a relative humidity of about 98% and greater than about 40% of its initial tensile strength is retained after exposure to a temperature of about 120 °C for a period of time of about 3 weeks. The cyanoacrylate is preferably ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate. The component containing at least two (meth)acrylate functional groups is preferably hexane diol diacrylate. The anhydride component is preferably tetrahydrophthalic anhydride. The composition may additionally include fillers, stabilisers, accelerators, shock resistant additives, thixotropy conferring agents, thickeners, dyes or thermal degradation resistance enhancers. Also claimed are reaction products of said composition, a method of bonding together two substrates and a method of preparing a cyanoacrylate composition.
Patent GB-2560142-A (GB)
Title: Super new hod
Inventor: ZED AMEEN
IPC: E04G21/04
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: A building hod for the transportation of cement comprising a rectangular steel frame and an adjustable steel pole. The said frame came be positioned at different heights by the insertion of a steel pin which is slotted in a plurality of locator holes. The legs on the stand will preferably comprise of quadruple reinforced steel legs for supporting heavy loads.
Patent GB-2545668-A (GB)
Title: Sensor based context management
Inventor: TIMO ERIKSSON
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: An apparatus comprises: a memory to store sensor data and at least one processing core that compiles a message based on the sensor data; the message is transmitted from the apparatus, causing receiving in the apparatus of a machine readable instruction; and estimated activity type is derived using the machine readable instruction. The sensor data is preferably acceleration sensor data; additional sensor data may include sound or vibration data. In use the apparatus derives a user activity and may receive a message from a user device. Methods for detecting activity type are also disclosed including the steps of storing sensor data 510, compiling a message 520, transmitting a message 530, receiving an instruction 540 and deriving an activity type 550. The apparatus and methods are preferably used to detect a sporting or physical activity performed by a user wearing a user device which communicates with a server or back end apparatus.
Patent GB-2536779-A (GB)
Title: Automatic control of graphical user interface avatar
Inventor: PAUL M BOSSCHER
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: Automatically visually rendering a multi-dimensional model of a portion of a system 100 having mechanical joints 228-238, such as an unmanned ground vehicle UGV by determining a first physical joint configuration of a first mechanical joint and a second physical joint configuration of a second mechanical joint. A first viewing direction (d234, fig 2) along a rotational axis or perpendicular to a linear extension axis (a234) of the first mechanical joint (234, fig 2) and a second viewing direction (d236, fig2) along a rotational axis or perpendicular to a linear extension axis (a236, fig 2) of the second mechanical joint (236, fig 2) are used to compute an avatar view perspective direction (234-236, fig 2) based on a weighted average of the first and second viewing direction. The perspective view of a visually rendered display of the system 100 is automatically adjusted on a display 124 on a remote control unit 102 based on the avatar view perspective direction (234-236, fig 2).
Patent GB-2546995-A (GB)
Title: A sensor for detection of a target species
Inventor: JONATHAN BEHRENDT
IPC: G01N33/547
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: A sensor for detection of a target species comprises an organic electronic device having a layered structure for binding to a biomolecule capable of interacting with the analyte to be detected. The layered structure comprises an organic semiconducting layer carrying a capture layer, the capture layer comprising a polymer which is substantially insoluble in water, and which has a sample surface comprising moieties adapted to bind to the biomolecule to enable detection of the target analyte. Preferably, the capture layer comprises a copolymer of methacrylate repeating units and amine substituted methacrylate repeating units. The moieties adapted to bind the biomolecule may comprise amine groups or carboxy groups. The biomolecule may be DNA, RNA or a protein. A fluorescent marker may also be bound to the capture layer. The organic electronic device may be an organic field effect transistor (OFET), or an organic thin-film transistor (OTFT). The capture layer may be deposited by printing, and a printable composition that comprises a solution of a copolymer or polymer blend for coating on a surface is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2547057-A (GB)
Title: Position sensor and variable capacitor assembly thereof
Inventor: TZU-HSUAN HUANG
IPC: H01G5/013
Filed: 2016-04-08
Abstract: A position sensor 100 includes a variable capacitor assembly 1 and a circuit board 2, the variable capacitor assembly 1 includes a baseboard 11 and a dielectric coupling element 12, the baseboard 11 includes a baseboard body 111, a grounding electrode 112 and two power electrodes 113,114, where the grounding electrode 112 is disposed nearby one side of the baseboard body 111 and the two power electrodes 113,114 are disposed separately near the other side of the baseboard body 111; the dielectric coupling element 12 is spaced with the two power electrodes 113,114 and the grounding electrode 112, and operable to be moved along a moving path; the circuit board 2 includes a capacitance detecting circuit 21, where a covering condition is varied when the dielectric coupling element 12 is operated to move along the moving path; and when a power is alternatively applied to the power electrodes 113,114, a pair of capacitance values between the grounding electrode 112 and the power electrodes 113,114 is varied with the covering condition to accordingly determine a relative position of the coupling element 12 along the moving path.
Patent GB-2551356-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a heat switch
Inventor: ANTHONY MATTHEWS
IPC: G05D23/00
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A method for forming a gas gap heat switch includes: (a) providing first 2 and second 3 conductors, and first 4 and second 5 connecting members, wherein the connecting members each have a thermal conductivity at least five times smaller than that of the conductors at a temperature of 100K; (b) fusing the first conductor to the first connecting member and the second conductor to the second connecting member; (c) aligning the conductors along a common major axis; (d) bringing proximal ends 14 & 15 of the aligned conductors into contact with each other when said conductors are at a first temperature; and (e) joining the first connecting member to the second connecting member so as to form a chamber around at least the proximal ends of the conductors. When the conductors are cooled to a second temperature which is below the first temperature, typically below 100K, the length of the conductors decreases to form a gap 8 between their proximal ends. A thermally conductive gas (helium) is selectively introduced into the chamber to allow operation of the switch. A stainless steel sleeve 6 may be included to form the chamber. The conductors may be copper.
Patent GB-2551386-A (GB)
Title: Water craft jet pump heat exchanger with secondary pickup
Inventor: THOMAS OWEN HUTCHINSON
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: A water jet propelled water craft (600, fig.10) has a jet pump impeller (608) mounted in a jet tube (610) and driven by a water cooled engine (604). A heat exchanger 100 for the engine coolant is incorporated into the jet tube (610) and takes the form of a chamber 104 formed by an inner tube 106 disposed around, or forming part of, the jet tube (610); an outer tube (58, figs.6,8) surrounding, and spaced-apart from, the inner tube 106; and annular end walls 110, 112 closing off opposite ends of the chamber 104. The chamber 104 has an inlet 116 and an outlet 118 separated by a divider 120 causing the fluid to follow a generally circumferential flow path through the chamber 104. A fluid pickup 124 for a secondary coolant system comprises a through aperture 128 in the inner tube 106, a secondary outlet 132 and a conduit 130, which are disposed within the chamber 104 and are located wholly to one side 98 of the divider 120. The chamber 104 may contain baffles. The divider (220, fig.4) may be double-walled. The pick-up conduit may be formed by a U-shaped rib (332, fig.5).
Patent GB-2542471-A (GB)
Title: Windowpane system and vehicle incorporating same
Inventor: ASHUTOSH TOMAR
IPC: B60J1/00
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A windowpane system 101 comprising: a windowpane 102 and at least one primary light source 105. Each primary light source being arranged so that light 106 from the primary light source passes into the windowpane through a first surface of the windowpane, the light then travelling within the windowpane until it has undergone total internal reflection from one or more second surfaces of the windowpane a plurality of times. At least some of the light from the primary light source is absorbed by the windowpane as the light from the primary light source passes through the windowpane. The window pane is a glass sheet which is doped with impurities so as to adjust the light absorption characteristics. The window pane may be heated by the light absorption and the impurities may be iron oxide, lead oxide or nanoparticles. Also claimed is a method of heating such a window pane by using the system.
Patent GB-2553277-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus
Inventor: PAUL WILLSON
IPC: C01B32/55
Filed: 2016-08-17
Abstract: An apparatus for desubliming carbon dioxide from a gas 1 comprising carbon dioxide, comprises: a desublimation means 6 having a surface onto which desublimation of carbon dioxide can occur, and an inlet through which the gas comprising carbon dioxide can enter the apparatus such that it comes into contact with the surface of the desublimation means. The apparatus also comprises a carbon dioxide recovery region 7a, an outlet through which carbon dioxide can leave the carbon dioxide recovery region, and a cooling means 8 that cools the desublimation means. The desublimation means comprises a continuous path that passes through the cooling means and the carbon dioxide recovery region, and the desublimation means is movable such that the surface continuously circulates between the cooling means and the carbon dioxide recovery region, along the path. Preferably, the desublimation means comprises a plurality of ceramic or metallic balls, which move in the opposite direction to the flow of gas. The carbon dioxide removed may leave the carbon dioxide recovery region as a liquid. The gas may be an exhaust gas from an industrial process or a vehicle or a ship.
Patent GB-2553123-A (GB)
Title: Data collector
Inventor: JOSE ALBORNOZ
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2016-08-24
Abstract: Data collector 10b is configured to receive images from an image inputter (10a; Fig 1), identify and track subjects in the images 202, determine physical properties of the subjects 203, classify the identified subjects 204 and detect incongruous situations 205. An activation signal may be sent to an alarm 206 in the event that an unexpected or suspicious situation is detected. There may be a de-identifier that allows people to be de-identified once their physical properties have been determined. There can be multiple image inputters (10a), such as video cameras. Data collector 10b may receive inputs from various sensors. The physical properties that are determined can include the age and gender of the person being tracked. The apparatus and method may be used to track individual customers in a shop environment, prisoners within a prison environment or members of public at a local event, such as a concert, convention or sporting event.