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Patent GB-2563666-A (GB)
Title: Separating apparatus and vacuum cleaner
Inventor: ANTONY OWEN DEMAUS
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2017-06-23
Abstract: Separating apparatus 10 for a vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic separating chamber 42 having a separator axis, a shroud 112 disposed within the cyclonic separating chamber 42), an inner debris collection chamber 54 for collecting debris separated by the cyclonic separating chamber 42, and an outer debris collection chamber 44 for collecting debris separated by the cyclonic separating chamber 42. The inner debris collection chamber 54 has a base 58 and a debris outlet 6) in fluid communication with the outer debris collection chamber 44. A shortest distance P between the shroud 112 and the base 58 in a direction parallel to the separator axis is between 40% to 60% of a largest distance L between the cyclonic separating chamber 42 and the base 58 in a direction parallel to the separator axis.
Patent GB-2556408-A (GB)
Title: Semiautonomous vehicle control system
Inventor: LEVASSEUR TELLIS
IPC: B60W50/12
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle in a first autonomy mode, comprising a step of disregarding a command from an occupant to perform an action interfering with an ability of the occupant to either see a field of travel of a vehicle or provide input to the vehicle. The autonomy mode controls the steering and propulsion or braking. Preferably, a second autonomy mode obeys the driver commands. Actions to be overridden include deactivating windscreen wipers when precipitation is detected, deactivating headlights below a specified intensity threshold, reclining a seat past an angular threshold, adjusting a steering wheel position, unbuckling a driver seatbelt, or opening a driver door. The first autonomy mode may be deactivated based on a driving environment. A further step may involve deactivating the first autonomy mode in response to the command, or stopping the vehicle in response to the command.
Patent GB-2552619-A (GB)
Title: Wind vector field measurement system
Inventor: THEODORE COSMO HOLTOM
IPC: G01S17/95
Filed: 2016-09-13
Abstract: A three-dimensional wind vector field measurement system employs convergent beams for localised velocity measurement enabling mapping of the wind field across an extended spatial region. The system is buoy mounted to allow measurement in an offshore environment. The use of convergent beams enables characterisation of complex field signatures, advanced control and protective systems for wind turbines, improved wind harvesting, prospecting and equipment selection.
Patent GB-2553442-A (GB)
Title: Hardware instruction generation unit for specialized processors
Inventor: WILLIAM JOHNSON
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 2016-04-20
Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed that interface a host computer to a specialized processor. In an embodiment, an instruction generation unit comprises attribute, decode, and instruction buffer stages. The attribute stage is configured to receive a host- program operation code and a virtual host-program operand from the host computer and to expand the virtual host-program operand into an operand descriptor. The decode stage is configured to receive the first operand descriptor and the host-program operation code, convert the host-program operation code to one or more decoded instructions for execution by the specialized processor, and allocate storage locations for use by the specialized processor. The instruction buffer stage is configured to receive the decoded instruction, place the one or more decoded instructions into one or more instruction queues, and issue decoded instructions from at least one of the one or more instruction queues for execution by the specialized processor.
Patent GB-2567842-A (GB)
Title: Retaining clip
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL SAVORY
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 2017-10-26
Abstract: A retaining clip 10 comprises a planar body section 12 having a plurality of resilient projections (or arms) 14, 16 extending out of the plane of the body section 12. Each projection 14, 16 comprises a first portion 24, 26 that extends away from a central point of the body section and a second portion 28, 30 that extends towards the central point of the body section. The body section may be circular or comprise two semi-circular portions connected to a central portion. There may be three resilient projections (see figure 3) which may be equally spaced around the body section. The body section may comprise a welding hole. The clip may be used to join two planar members of an electrical fitting.
Patent GB-2555727-A (GB)
Title: Unitary deflection member for making fibrous structures having increased surface area and process for making same
Inventor: JOHN ALLEN MANIFOLD
IPC: D21F11/14
Filed: 2016-05-02
Abstract: A unitary deflection member. The unitary deflection member can have a backside defining an X-Y plane and a thickness in a Z-direction. The unitary deflection member can also have a reinforcing member and a plurality of protuberances positioned on the reinforcing member. Each protuberance can have a three-dimensional shape such that any cross-sectional area of the protuberance parallel to the X-Y plane can have an equal or greater area than any cross-sectional area of the protuberance being a greater distance from the X-Y plane in the Z-direction.
Patent GB-2559484-A (GB)
Title: Superhard constructions & methods of making same
Inventor: NEDRET CAN
IPC: E21B10/573
Filed: 2017-12-28
Abstract: A super hard polycrystalline construction 30 comprises a first region 34 comprising a body of thermally stable material comprising a plurality of intergrown grains of super hard material and having an exposed surface 4 forming a working surface and a peripheral side edge 6, a substrate 32 and a region 36 interposed between the first region and the substrate and extending across a surface of the substrate along an interface 37 comprising at least a portion having an uneven topology and comprising a composite material having a first phase comprising a plurality of non-intergrown grains of super hard material and a matrix material, wherein the interposed region has a wear resistance at least three times less than sintered PCD material having the same average grain size of diamond grains as the grains said region. The interposed region preferably comprises a second phase, which may comprise cubic boron nitride or tungsten carbide. The matrix material region may comprise one or more alloys or compounds of one or more transition metals and may also comprise aluminium or nickel or an alloy or compound thereof. A method of forming said construction is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2570906-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for treating chronic or acute constipation
Inventor: CAMILLE MORLIERE
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2018-02-08
Abstract: The treatment of constipation using a vibrating ingestible capsule 130 which vibrates in the presence of a patient to be treated prior to ingestion of the capsule by the patient. A separate control unit 100 has a processor 104 to provide a signal to the capsule via a transmitter 110 to trigger demonstrative vibration of the capsule. The capsule itself contains a vibration motor 135 and associated controller 136 with a receiver or transceiver 138, a battery or capacitor 140, and preferably a timer 134. The control unit may be used to program the capsule with a vibration protocol via a short-range wireless method. A patient may input to the control unit a desired frequency, intensity and duration of vibration and a desired delay time prior to the initiation of vibration. The time delay is preferably between one and eight hours. The control unit may have a display showing instructions for the patient.
Patent GB-2571322-A (GB)
Title: A controller for a vehicle and a method
Inventor: Ryan Bakewell
IPC: B60W40/105
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: A controller 201 for a vehicle 100, the controller being configured to receive an indication of a measured speed of the vehicle, and determine whether a gradient on which the vehicle is located is below a threshold gradient, the controller providing an output signal to cause a brake 209 of the vehicle to be automatically applied to hold the vehicle stationary, in dependence on the received indication of the measured speed of the vehicle being below a threshold speed and the determination that the gradient is below the threshold gradient. The controller may determine whether the gradient is below the threshold gradient by monitoring the vehicle speed over a period of time. Also provided is a system 200, a vehicle, a method, a computer program and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.
Patent GB-2574274-A (GB)
Title: Double acting piston engines
Inventor: GEORG DEEKE
IPC: F01B9/02
Filed: 2018-06-02
Abstract: Linear reciprocating piston engine 110 comprises a cylinder 13. Further comprises piston 16 separating upper, lower combustion chambers 14, 15. Separation plate 18 across lower end of cylinder 13 seals chamber 15. Comprises joint in plate 18. Joint comprises bore through which connecting rod 17 extends to connect piston 16 to crankshaft 21. Movement of piston 16 along longitudinal axis of cylinder 13 causes rod 17 to rotate crankshaft 21 causing both transverse and angular movement of rod 17. Angular movement of rod 17 causes angular movement of joint. Joint comprises curved outer surface. Joint further comprises inner seal between bore and rod 17. Seals selected from split ring compression / expansion seals, gapless expansion / compression seals, labyrinth and brush seals. Plate 18 is curved. Piston 16 comprises outlets in cylinder 13 communicating with oil gallery extending through rod 17. Plate 18 in guide which comprises oil gallery.
Patent GB-2576868-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for manufacturing a container
Inventor: JOHN-PAUL GROGAN
IPC: B65D3/06
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: The application discloses a paperboard cup 40 (and a method of making thereof) comprising an outer paper based shell 42 with a side wall and rim, an inner liner conforming to the surface of the shell. The liner is folded over the rim of the cup. The external surface of the shell is partially coated in a waterproof layer. Preferably the base and/or lower surface of the side wall are the regions coated with the waterproof layer. Preferably, the cup is dipped into a waterproof coating which may be comprised from a wax.
Patent GB-2566373-A (GB)
Title: Biasing of electromechanical systems microphone with alternating-current voltage waveform
Inventor: AXEL THOMSEN
IPC: B81B7/00
Filed: 2017-01-10
Abstract: The MEMS microphone 100 comprises a backplate 102 including first and second electrodes 104, 106 and a diaphragm 108 configured to displace relative to the backplate as a function of pressure incident upon the diaphragm. The diaphragm 108 comprises third and fourth electrodes 110, 112 that displace relative to the backplate with the diaphragm 108. The first and third electrodes 104, 110 form a first capacitor and the second and fourth electrodes 106, 112 form a second capacitor, the capacitance of each which may be a function of the displacement of the diaphragm, and each of which may be biased by an alternating-current voltage waveform (fig 2). The transducer may find use as a microphone.
Patent GB-2572684-A (GB)
Title: Controlling operation of a GPU
Inventor: Jackson DSouza
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: A graphics processor unit (GPU) executes a first task (302) when a second task becomes runnable (304). The completion times of the first and second task are estimated and compared with deadlines (314). In response to determining that one or more deadlines cannot be met, the operation of the GPU is changed. This involves: interrupting the first task and a context switch to the second (326); or increasing the voltage or clock frequency (334), e.g. dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS). The second task has higher priority than the first and the first task is allowed to continue if both deadlines are met (330) or after increasing the voltage/frequency (308). This avoids unnecessary context switching. The estimation of completion times is based on stored statistics (318). The deadlines can be based on a display refresh rate. The first task may be allowed to continue only before a timer expires (332).
Patent GB-2571454-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for forming moulded fibre urinal bottles
Inventor: JALALUDDIN KHAN
IPC: B21J7/00
Filed: 2015-12-08
Abstract: A method of forming a moulded pulp bottle 10 having a main body and a neck extending from the main body to an opening, comprises submerging a two-part mould tool in a volume of pulp slurry. A vacuum is then applied to the mould tool to draw pulp material against the mould surface. The mould tool is subsequently removed from the slurry and vacuum applied to the mould tool to remove water from the pulp. An elongate lifting finger, spike 68, is inserted horizontally into the opening of the bottle. When the mould tools are opened the finger 68 is moved upward, preferably vertically, to lift the bottle out of the mould tool part 30. The finger 68 may be contoured to the shaped of inner upper inside of the bottle and may be raised to engage that part of the bottle prior to opening the mould. The finger 68 may be rotated downwardly to deposit the bottle onto a stationary drying conveyor and retracted from the bottle prior to the conveyor restarting movement.
Patent GB-2582354-A (GB)
Title: Flow control valve
Inventor: Keith Lloyd Robinson
IPC: B67D7/36
Filed: 2019-03-21
Abstract: A flow control valve 20 comprising: a valve body defining an internal chamber 37 with an inlet 25, two outlets and a piston 33 separating the outlets. The piston comprises a first head 22 with an orifice 35 toward a first end of the piston and a second head 34 provided toward a second end of the piston. A closure member 28 coupled to the second head closes the first outlet. When it is open, fluid flows through the inlet and through the first outlet, preferably to a container. When flow of fluid through the second outlet is substantially prevented, perhaps by an overflow restriction device, closure member 28 seals the first outlet, preferably it is biased closed by a spring 19. Preferably the second piston head and closure member are parts of a poppet valve and the second outlet is connected to an overfill restriction device. Also included is a tank feed valve and a kit of parts for a flow control assembly comprising the flow control valve 20 and an overfill restriction device with a float valve and preferably a pressure reset apparatus that has to be manually reset.
Patent GB-2568846-A (GB)
Title: Braking device for motorcyclist gear and similar
Inventor: David Martinez Santano
IPC: A41D27/12
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a device consisting of a rubber strip or similar that can be multiply inserted into any protective garment, for example overalls, jackets and trousers made from leather, Cordura® or any other manufactured material, gloves boots and even helmets, the strip being non-slip and disposed on a cushioned or stiff base for attachment/integration into the garment in question. Using this structure, the rubber strips, owing to their elasticity and adherence, resist the sliding of the motorcyclist, thereby considerably reducing the speed at which the motorcyclist moves until coming to a stop.
Patent GB-2582751-A (GB)
Title: Improved spark stand for optical emission spectrometry
Inventor: PATRICK LANCUBA
IPC: G01N21/67
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: Spark stand 1 for optical emission spectrometry comprising: a spark chamber 11; a gas inlet 20 for flowing gas into the spark chamber; a gas outlet 30 for carrying gas from the spark chamber; wherein one or more internal surfaces of the spark chamber, gas inlet and/or gas outlet comprise an anti-adhesion material. The anti-adhesion material may be a polymeric material, optionally a fluorinated polymer such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (figure 2a), perflouroalkoxy alkane (PFA), parylene F-AF4 (figure 2b) or F-VT4 (figure 2c), or fluorinated propylene ethylene (FPE) (figure 2d), or a ceramic material. The anti-adhesion material can be provided as a coating, block, or substrate of the spark stand and may reduce adhesion of ablated material such as metallic dust onto the surfaces within the spark stand, thus extending the time between services or repair and reducing the difficulty and time required to clean the spark stand.
Patent GB-2584165-A (GB)
Title: Protector for a flexible elongate article
Inventor: LEE MARK GIEMZA
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2019-08-08
Abstract: The device 28 for a flexible elongate article 14, such as a cable, wire, tape, rope or strand used on a fence post. The device comprises a body with a through hole through which the flexible article passes, the device also including a portion which is insertable into an aperture 22 located within a post 12, the through hole passing through the insertable portion. The insertion portion may include a frustroconical or cylindrical projection on the body. Also claimed is a support arrangement where the support device is engaged with an engaging member 26 which clamp the flexible elongate article. The body of the device may include a recess with reinforcement ribs. Also claimed is a method of using a protector device with an engaging member.
Patent GB-2580472-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for scooter when being telescopically collapsed
Inventor: CHIEN-LIANG CHIU
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2019-10-01
Abstract: A telescopically collapsible scooter comprises front 30 and rear 20 frame portions which slide telescopically relative to each other. A steering shaft 10 is foldable between an upright in-use position and a horizontal stowed position, and may be secured in either by means of locking pivot 12. When folded, a feature 6 on the steering shaft 10 engages with a matching feature 62 on a folded seat or alternatively on the rear frame portion 20, thereby preventing telescopic extension of the two frame portions relative to each other.
Patent GB-2582047-A (GB)
Title: Combining three-dimensional morphable models
Inventor: STYLIANOS PLOUMPIS
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2019-03-08
Abstract: A Gaussian process morphable model (GPMM) is generated by combining first and second 3DMMs (see fig. 4) by registering a mean shape of the first 3DMM to a mean shape of the second 3DMM and a template shape, and projecting template shape points onto the mean shapes of the first and/or second 3DMM. A universal covariance matrix for the GPMM is determined based on pairs of template shape points projected onto the mean shape of the first and/or second 3DMM, and a covariance matrix for each of the first and second 3DMMs. The GPMM is defined based on the universal covariance matrix and a predefined mean deformation. Also disclosed is producing a three-dimensional morphable model, (3DMM) by combining first and second 3DMMs, by generating (2.1) a plurality of first shapes using the first 3DMM, and calculating (2.2) a mapping from second parameters of the second 3DMM to first parameters of the first 3DMM. For each second shape generated using the second 3DMM, a corresponding first shape is generated (2.3). Merged shapes are formed (2.4) by merging each second shape with the corresponding first shape. Principal component analysis is performed (2.5) on the merged shapes to generate the new 3DMM.
Patent GB-2579745-A (GB)
Title: Platform for computing at the mobile edge
Inventor: NICHOLAS ROSS
IPC: H04L47/765
Filed: 2017-02-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a platform for providing computational resources at and/or near a mobile network perimeter. The platform may be used to provide computational resources adjacent a small cell radio via at least one Mobile Edge Compute ("MEC") Appliance and at least one MEC Controller. The MEC Appliance can serve as the data plane to support data flow traffic. The MEC Controller can provide a micro-services architecture designed for resiliency, scalability, and extensibility. The platform can be used to de-centralize the mobile network operator's core network and/or associated macro-cell network topologies, generating a platform with enhanced flexibility, reliability, and performance. The platform can include a security architecture for effective privacy and access within a distributed topology of the network at and/or near the edge of the mobile network perimeter.
Patent GB-2593743-A (GB)
Title: Bolt transducer
Inventor: Jack Sands
IPC: G01N29/44
Filed: 2020-03-31
Abstract: A method of determining a parameter of a fastener 16 such as a bolt, comprising: providing an input to an ultrasonic transducer 14 attached to the fastener and the input results in the transmission of an ultrasonic wave into the fastener; receiving a reflected ultrasonic wave by the transducer and providing a transducer output; comparing the output to known data for the parameter to determine whether the parameter of the fastener is within a predetermined range. The parameter may be stress in the fastener. A housing 10 includes the transducer 14 and an end 12 receives the fastener such that the transducer contacts the fastener. A further method includes determining calibration plots for use in determining a fastener parameter, comprising measuring the parameter for different fasteners under different tension conditions.
Patent GB-2596596-A (GB)
Title: Balcony fire suppression system
Inventor: TRISTAN PARSONS
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: A fire suppression system to be located on a balcony 10 comprises a housing 32, a fire suppression unit 30 held in the housing, and a sensor 36. The fire suppression unit comprises a pressurised container configured to discharge fire suppressant material 40 from a discharge outlet 38. The sensor is configured to sense a fire condition event, and the fire suppression system is configured to activate discharge of the fire suppressant material from the discharge outlet when a fire condition event is sensed by the sensor. The housing at least partially screens the fire suppression unit from sight and the housing is positioned with respect to the balcony so that the discharge outlet is oriented to spread the fire suppressant material over at least a part of the balcony.
Patent GB-2599125-A (GB)
Title: Memory allocation in a ray tracing system
Inventor: ALISTAIR GOUDIE
IPC: G06T15/06
Filed: 2020-09-24
Abstract: A method of processing rays in a ray tracing system comprising allocating a block of memory for a task on a per-task basis and processing rays in the task to cause at least one child ray to be emitted. Intermediate data for the task is then written to said block of memory, the processing of the task is suspended and when the task is ready to resume, the intermediate data for the task is read from the block of memory, and processing of the task resumed.
Patent GB-2593254-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a dome and a dome manufactured using the method
Inventor: DANIEL CLARK
IPC: G21D3/04
Filed: 2020-11-19
Abstract: A method of constructing a reactor containment dome including providing a plurality of pairs of components, each pair having first and second components 22,22’, each component having an inner side 6,6’ for facing the inside of the dome in use, the method including positioning each component of a pair such that a respective surfaces 10,10’ of each is angled with respect to each other, melting a volume of material 24 extending between the two surfaces, the volume of material increasing in thickness from an outer side 8,8’ of the components to the inner side, wherein the material cools and solidifies to join the components together, the cooling also reducing the angle between the two surfaces such that inner sides of the component face towards a centre of the dome. The components may be steel blocks, panels or beams, and the material may be a consumable weld material/filler. The method may be automated using scanners, remote controlled automated multi pass electron beam or power beam welding, and modelling to calculate angle based on thermal contraction, to minimise weld passes required, minimising manufacturing time.