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Patent GB-2513192-A (GB)
Title: Lift apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: BECK ADAM
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: A lift apparatus 100 for a vehicle comprises a lifting platform 115 and a movable connection assembly 110 for deploying and operating the lifting platform 115. The movable connection assembly 110 comprises at least two pairs of hydraulically driven lifting arms 145, 146 on either side of the lifting platform 115 and pivotally connected at a first end to a base 140 and at a second end to the lifting platform 115. At least two hydraulic actuators being disposed in connection with each pair of arms 145, 146 acting in substantially the same direction as each other. The hydraulic actuators are powered by a common source. The lift can be used to allow wheelchair bound passengers to board the vehicle or for lifting heavy articles onto the vehicle. Preferably in a lowered state of the lift apparatus 100 the hydraulic actuators are in a retracted state and in a raised position of the lifting platform 115 the hydraulic actuators are in an extended state.
Patent GB-2503552-A (GB)
Title: Method for automatic visitor check-in and access card issuance
Inventor: AVS MUTHUPANDIAN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for permitting access to a secure building or facility 12. The method comprises the step of pre-registering a visitor 34 with an access control system 10. The access control system later receives a request for a single instance of access to the secure facility through a communication system 50 from the pre-registered visitors. This includes the requesting pre-registered visitor authenticating him or herself at a kiosk 46 that dispenses access cards 44, the kiosk then dispensing an access card to the requesting pre-registered visitor in response to authentication of the requesting pre-registered visitor. The authenticating step may further include the visitor selecting their name on a display 52 of the kiosk and entering a personal identification number, or presenting a barcode to a reader of the kiosk. The request for access may include a tine or date and destination within the secure facility. Further, a map displaying the destination and entry points may be displayed to the visitor via the kiosk display.
Patent GB-2502703-A (GB)
Title: Solid Electrolytic Capacitor comprising a sintered porous body with a notched anode lead
Inventor: DJEBARA LOTFI
IPC: H01G9/012
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor element that includes a sintered porous anode body 32; an anode lead 34, where the lead 34 contains a first portion positioned within the anode body 34 and a second portion extending from the anode body, the second portion having a notched region 50; a dielectric layer overlying the sintered porous anode body 32; and a cathode overlying the dielectric layer that includes a solid electrolyte. The notched region 50 may be located a distance away from the surface of the anode body 32 such that the ratio of the length of the second portion compared to the first portion is about 1.1 to 20. The notch 50 can be rectangular, square, circular, elliptical, triangular, stepped, U-shaped or V-shaped. Also disclosed is a method of forming the above anode body 32 and lead 34. The anode body can be comprised of a valve metal such as tantalum, niobium, aluminium, hafnium, titanium, a valve metal oxide or valve metal nitride.
Patent GB-2504205-A (GB)
Title: Regenerative braking to selectively motor an engine above zero
Inventor: SHEPHERD SIMON
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: An engine-driven vehicle 10 includes an energy recovery system 20 for recovering energy under braking of the vehicle 10. Under predetermined conditions, a controller selectively delivers recovered energy to motor the engine above zero speed (e.g. at or above idle speed). The engine 12 may be motored if the vehicle speed is below a threshold speed with zero torque demand for the vehicle driveline 16, or when the vehicle 10 has been brought to a stop. The step of delivering recovered energy to motor the engine 12 may be initiated if a door on the vehicle 10 is opened or if a park brake on the vehicle 10 is activated. Auxiliary systems may be driven by the engine 12 under influence of energy delivered from the energy recovery system to the engine when the vehicle is at rest. The energy recovery system may include a mechanical flywheel 24.
Patent GB-2503349-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle socket for charger with adaptor
Inventor: MEIER STEFFEN
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: A charging connection module for a vehicle 2 charges at least one electrical energy storage means such as a battery, which is electrically connected to a plug part such as a socket or outlet 14 which is arranged in housing 12 within a vehicle body 4. An adapter 10 is provided for connection to socket 14. The housing 12, socket 14 and adaptor 10 may be formed in a preassembled unit, suitable for installation in a vehicle 2. Various hole patterns may enable the adaptor 10 to be connected to different kinds of housing 12. The assembly enables the uniform manufacture of vehicles 2 and housings 12, independent of plug connector types in different regions.
Patent GB-2507167-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for fitting a duvet cover
Inventor: GARVIN JAMES WILBERT
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A duvet cover fitting apparatus 1 comprising an anchoring means 2 slidable between a surface of a mattress and one adjacent surface only for sandwiching and supporting the anchoring means 2, a clamping arrangement 3 having a first clamping means 4 and a movable clamping means 5 in operable engagement with the first clamping means 4 for releasably clamping a portion of a duvet cover and a portion of a duvet together for allowing fitting of the duvet cover to the duvet, the movable clamping means 5 and first clamping means 4 being adapted so that a gripping force between these clamping means 4, 5 is increasable by an operator pulling on the duvet cover and/or duvet locatable there between.
Patent GB-2519794-A (GB)
Title: Dimming lighting apparatus
Inventor: KUANG WEN TAO
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2013-10-30
Abstract: A lighting system comprises a control module 1, including a user operated switch 11 and a control circuit 12 connected to an AC power source, and a lighting apparatus 2, including a detection and control circuit 22 and a power supply 24 for an LED light source 25. In response to operation of the switch by a user, the control circuit provides a modified power supply signal to the lighting apparatus, including control instructions in the form of brief interruptions Tstop of the power source. The detection and control circuit samples the modified power supply signal and in response generates a pulse width modulated signal PWM. The power supply for the LED light source receives the pulse width modulated signal and supplies power to the LED light source at a level dependent on the duty cycle thereof.
Patent GB-2523407-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cable subsea lifting system
Inventor: CANNELL DAVID
IPC: B66C13/04
Filed: 2014-02-25
Abstract: A multi-cable subsea lifting system 20 comprising two or more load cable lifting apparatus, a load cable 4a & 4b extending from each load cable lifting apparatus and a torque measuring device 22 associated with each load cable, a motor 24 connected to each respective load cable and a controller 36 in communication with each motor and torque measuring device, the controller being configured to actuate each motor to impart a rotational force to its respective load cable in response to measurements obtained from the torque measuring device. The multi-cable subsea lifting system may further comprise one or more batteries 32 for powering each motor, a measuring device to measure cable tension which may be of the load cell, accelerometer or gyroscope type. The system may be self controlled or automated by direct control or wireless.
Patent GB-2515373-A (GB)
Title: Temporary tyre-replacement strips
Inventor: COMBER SIMON MARK
IPC: B60C27/20
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A temporary tyre-replacement strip comprising a number of elongate blocks which are held together by one or more straps; the strip being of sufficient length to cover the circumference of a wheel rim; said blocks being a parallelepiped with cut-outs at their extremities in order to fit across a wheel rim; wherein an excess of said flexible strap is provided between at least one pair of said blocks; whereby said strap is taut between neighbouring blocks other than for said at least one pair of said blocks prior to assembly onto a wheel rim.
Patent GB-2524746-A (GB)
Title: Locking apparatus for a nut
Inventor: EKMEDZIC ANDRIJA
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A lock nut (16) includes an annular tab washer (20) including an inner tab (19) for engaging to an element adjacent the nut (16) and outer tabs (20) for engagement with an outer surface of the nut (16). One or more tab plates (30) are provided for fixing to a flank face (25) of the nut. The tab plates have a radially inner tab (31) to prevent relative rotation thereof, and provide a secondary locking function. Bolts (27) may attach the tab plates, and have individual lock washers (28).
Patent GB-2525931-A (GB)
Title: Disc wheel
Inventor: SMART SIMON
IPC: B60B3/12
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A disc wheel comprises a central hub shell (4), a circumferential rim (7), first and second side walls (6) that extend from the hub shell to the rim and define a void between the side walls, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs (8) located within the void. Each rib (8) comprises a web of reinforcing material that extends across the void and interconnects the side walls (6) on opposite sides of the void. Each rib (8) extends outwards from an inner end located adjacent the hub shell (4) to an outer end located adjacent the rim (7).
Patent GB-2530969-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for assessing the state of a spent-fuel facility
Inventor: MARKO MATKOVIC
IPC: G21C19/07
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: A system is disclosed for assessing a state of a pool 12 for storing spent nuclear fuel rods or assemblies 14. The system allows a forecast to be made regarding the future development of the coolant (water) level elevation h(t) within the pond based on a measured leakage 22 of coolant 16 therefrom. A flow meter 26 measures the outflow of coolant from a dyke 24 arranged to collect coolant leaking from a rupture 22 in the spent-fuel facility 10. Additional parameters such as the coolant inflow rate, the temperature of the coolant inflow, the temperature of the bulk coolant, a radiation dose rate in the vicinity of the spent-fuel facility etc, may also be taken into account for assessing the location and size of the rupture, as well as for course prediction of the event.
Patent GB-2534838-A (GB)
Title: Sample holder
Inventor: MATT CARTER
IPC: G09F5/00
Filed: 2014-12-16
Abstract: A carpet sample holder 10 for holding a plurality of carpet samples (32, figure 9) is configured for mounting to a base portion and comprises at least three horizontal members mutually spaced to define at least two horizontal slots 12 therebetween. Each slot 12 has a slot width and is open towards a front of the carpet sample holder 10 whereby to receive an edge of a carpet sample 32. The at least two horizontal slots 12 form a series of slots along a first direction. The first direction is angled rearwardly at an angle of up to 90 degrees to the upward vertical direction when the carpet sample holder 10 is mounted to the base portion. A clamping means 21 comprising a plurality of movable horizontal members 15 may also be provided for simultaneously securing multiple carpet samples within the horizontal slots 12.
Patent GB-2522145-A (GB)
Title: Improved hydraulic fracturing process for deviated wellbores
Inventor: PYECROFT JAMES FREDERICK
IPC: E21B43/263
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: A method of stimulating an interval in a hydrocarbon reservoir equipped with a deviated wellbore having a casing, wherein said interval comprises at least two sequential stages in said wellbore without isolation means, said method comprising: i) introducing a first stage, ii) introducing a second stage in the same wellbore wherein said first stage, and second stage are not separated by any isolation means; and optionally, iii) recovering hydrocarbon from said hydrocarbon reservoir to a surface.
Patent GB-2527670-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for well-bore proximity measurement while drilling
Inventor: LE FEI
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: An apparatus for determining a distance between a first borehole and a second borehole is provided that in one embodiment includes a rotating magnet on a tool configured for placement in the second borehole for inducing magnetization in a magnetic object in the first borehole, a first coil and a second coil placed radially symmetrically with respect to an axis of the tool, the first coil providing a first signal and second coil providing a second signal responsive to a magnetic flux resulting from the magnetization in the magnetic object in the first borehole, and a controller configured to combine the first signal and the second signal and determining distance between the first borehole and the second borehole using the combined signal.
Patent GB-2538776-A (GB)
Title: Contextual content programming
Inventor: TONY LEIGH
IPC: H04N21/482
Filed: 2015-05-28
Abstract: A method implemented on a computing device comprises: analysing textual source content 110,120,130 from a currently presented webpage 100 on the computing device; based on the analysing, determining at least one content theme contextually related to the webpage 100; receiving details of at least one currently scheduled television program 150 on the computing device, where the at least one currently scheduled television program 150 is matched to the at least one content theme; and rendering the currently presented webpage to include at least an indication of the currently scheduled television program in accordance with the details 140. Also disclosed is a computing device comprising: a processor; a display screen; a browser to be executed by said processor and operative to present a webpage on said display screen; and a temporal content engine to be executed by the processor and operated to perform the above method. Further disclosed is a computing device comprising a series of means each operable to perform the steps of the above method. The method seeks to link viewers with content theyll be interested in when considering the large amount of programming content available.
Patent GB-2530846-A (GB)
Title: Selectable autonomous driving modes
Inventor: PALLETT TOBIAS JOHN
IPC: B60W30/182
Filed: 2015-07-03
Abstract: A vehicle system includes a user interface device 110 and an autonomous mode controller 125. The user interface device 110 which may include a touch screen, receives a user input representing a driving mode selection (305 see fig 3). The autonomous mode controller 125 commands one or more vehicle subsystems 130 to operate in accordance with characteristics associated with the driving mode selection. Examples of characteristics can include how aggressively the vehicle accelerates or decelerates, a minimum distance front the vehicle to a front vehicle, or how frequently the vehicle changes lanes, among others. Interior lighting, a colour scheme, audible information and presented information may provide feedback associated with the mode selection. The invention enables autonomous operations to be suited to users preferences.
Patent GB-2541749-A (GB)
Title: An interference suppression apparatus and method
Inventor: GARY BEALE
IPC: A61N5/02
Filed: 2015-08-31
Abstract: A medical microwave delivery system comprises a microwave generator for providing microwave energy, wherein the microwave generator is electrically isolated from an electrical earth of the medical microwave delivery system, a coaxial cable 9 configured to transfer microwave energy from the microwave generator, and a radiation suppression ferrite element 10 configured to at least partially surround at least part of the coaxial cable 9 to suppress unwanted electromagnetic radiation emissions. The apparatus is normally used for microwave ablation of patient tissue.
Patent GB-2529965-A (GB)
Title: A gully grating and a method of providing a drainage point
Inventor: TYRELL ALAN
IPC: E03F5/06
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A gully grating comprises a grating 14 and frame 12. A top surface 26 of the frame 12 defines two notional planes 44, 46. The grating 14 includesat least one dropped barrier bar 72. The whole upper surface of the dropped bar may be below the notional plane. The top surface of the frame may comprise two notional planes (44, 46 figure 3) in a V-shape. A later embodiment relates to a method of providing a drainage point such that each plane is substantially flush with the surrounding ground, and the or each dropped bar is substantially perpendicular to anticipated water flow direction.
Patent GB-2545280-A (GB)
Title: Battery management system
Inventor: STEPHEN IRISH
IPC: H02J7/04
Filed: 2015-12-30
Abstract: A battery management system (BMS) for use in charging a rechargeable battery, e.g. for an electric vehicle, comprises a controller and a temperature sensor, wherein, the temperature sensor is configured to monitor a temperature of the battery. The controller controls a charging current for charging the rechargeable battery based on the temperature signal, and balances the cells if the charging current supplied to the battery exceeds a selected charging current threshold. It may taper down or stop the charging current as a function of increasing or decreasing temperature. In a further embodiment the BMS may operate in two modes, one where a charging current is controlled based on the battery temperature and a second where the cells of the battery are balanced based on an indicated level of charge of each cell. The cells may be balanced in response to the value of the charging current or a cell voltage during discharge. A battery temperature control system may also be employed.
Patent GB-2534476-A (GB)
Title: Rolling collapsible travel luggage
Inventor: BRIAN J MCGUIRE
IPC: A63B55/30
Filed: 2016-01-20
Abstract: A rolling luggage bag (10, fig 1) comprises a cover (18, fig 1) and a base 14. The base has a first side, a bottom face, and a second side opposite the first side. First and second wheels 136a, 136b protrude from the first side and bottom face and rotate around an axis. Third and fourth wheels (142a, 142b, fig 10) are swivel or castor wheels. When the bag is upright, all wheels are in contact with the ground. Also claimed is the collapsible bag comprising a back portion 26 having a first side portion 30 and a second side portion (34, fig 9), and a front flap (22, fig 9) removably connected to the side portions and the back portion by a connection member 42a. The first and second side portions pivot away from each other about respective folds when the front flap is partially removed. The bag may collapse into the base for storage.
Patent GB-2549094-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector
Inventor: Richard Denis Jaques Alain Enters
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 2016-04-04
Abstract: A fuel injector (10, Fig. 1) for an internal combustion engine comprising a nozzle needle (12, Fig. 1) which is movable within a nozzle body (16, 16a, Fig. 1) to control fuel delivery through an outlet; a control chamber (50, Fig. 1) for fuel defined, at least in part, within the nozzle body so that an upper surface of the nozzle needle (12) is exposed to fuel within the control chamber (50); and a control valve (42, Fig. 1) located above the nozzle body (16, 16a) having a lower surface 40 including a first region 66b located, in part, above or defining a contact region for the nozzle body (16, 16a) surrounding the control chamber (50). The lower surface 40 further comprises a relieved region 72 further separated from the nozzle body (16, 16a), relative to at least the first region 66b, so as create an increased contact pressure at the first region 66b when the housing part (42) and the nozzle body (16, 16a) are clamped together, relative to a lower surface in which there is no relieved region.
Patent GB-2535381-A (GB)
Title: Field plates on two opposed surfaces of double-based bidirectional bipolar transistor:devices, methods, and systems
Inventor: WILLIAM C ALEXANDER
IPC: H01L29/739
Filed: 2015-10-13
Abstract: Dual-base two-sided bipolar power transistors which use an insulated field plate to separate the emitter/collector diffusions from the nearest base contact diffusion. This provides a surprising improvement in turn-off performance, and in breakdown voltage.
Patent GB-2535421-A (GB)
Title: System and method for supplying uninterruptible power to a PoE device
Inventor: Michael Karnellis
IPC: H04L12/10
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A system (10) and method for supplying uninterruptible power include a housing (12), a power supply input (14), a power source equipment input (16), a powered device output (18), an alternative power supply (20), and a control module (22). The control module (22) includes a comparator (36), a switch (38), and an injector (34). A PoE powered device (46) connects to the powered device output (18) by Ethernet cable, and power source equipment (44) connects to the power source equipment input (16). The control module (22) connects the power supply input (14), the power source equipment input (166), the powered device output (18), and the alternative power supply (20). The power source equipment (44) is powered separate from the power supply input (14). When the comparator (36) detects sufficient power from the power supply unit (14), the switch (38) directs power from the power supply input (14) to the powered device (46). When the comparator (36) detects insufficient power from the power supply unit (14), the switch (38) instantaneously directs power from the alternative power supply (20) to the powered device (46).
Patent GB-2551783-A (GB)
Title: MEMS device and process
Inventor: SCOTT LYALL CARGILL
IPC: H04R19/04
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: The MEMS transducer, preferably a microphone, comprises a flexible membrane 301 supported at a supporting edge relative to a substrate and further comprising one or more unbound edges L. The shape of the unbound edges S1, S2 is selected so that the flexible membrane tends to bend along more than one bend axis in the region of the supporting edge (fig 6). This arrangement is said to reduce stress in the membrane 301, particularly during over-pressure events that cause the membrane to over-travel further than intended.
Patent GB-2552306-A (GB)
Title: Illuminable bollard
Inventor: MIKE ALLCOCK
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 2016-07-11
Abstract: The illuminable bollard comprises an illumination device 12, a pivotable body 14 arranged to support the illumination device and to define a channel 18 for housing at least one electrical connector 20 for connecting the illumination device to an electrical power supply, and a resiliently biased shock absorbing material 16 supported by the body. The pivotable body is preferably biased to the upright position by at least one elastic device 32. The shock absorbing material, which may be divided into different segments along the height of the body, is preferably arranged to oppose outward movement and dampen movement of the pivotable body. The shock absorbing material preferably comprises a plurality of internal hollow cells. The illuminable head is preferably positioned at least partly above the pivotable body. The bollard preferably includes a base 34, coupled to the pivotable body, which includes a cable entry portion for one or more power cables.