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Patent GB-2516500-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary liquid refill apparatus
Inventor: REID PAUL BARRY
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: A sanitary liquid refill apparatus (10, Fig 2) comprises a refill unit 200 and a reservoir unit (100, Fig 2). The refill unit 200 features nozzle 202 with a nozzle tip in which is formed nozzle outlet 204. A valve element 208 is disposed within nozzle, the valve 208 movable between closed and open positions. The reservoir unit comprises reservoir (102, Fig 2), refill port 112 and flow restrictor 114 for restricting flow through the refill port. The flow restrictor is arranged centrally with respect to the refill port wherein a periphery of the refill port and the flow restrictor define an annular aperture (119, Fig 5) to receive the nozzle tip. Upon insertion of the nozzle tip into the refill port, the flow restrictor moves the valve element from the closed position to the open position, whereby the nozzle and the flow restrictor define a flow path to the reservoir.
Patent GB-2504403-A (GB)
Title: Methods for providing support services via an available communication channel based on user preference and client preference
Inventor: TUCHMAN KENNETH D
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: According to one aspect, a request is received at a services application programming interface (API) of a support center from a user for support services of a product. A first list of one or more communication channels that are available for the user to contact an agent of the support center is generated based on a second list of one or more communication channels preferred by the user and a third list of one or more communication channels preferred by a vendor associated with the product. The first list of one or more communication channels is transmitted via the service API to the user. In response to a selection of a communication channel from the first list, a communication session is established between the user and the agent via the selected communication channel for providing support services of the product on behalf of the vendor.
Patent GB-2507420-A (GB)
Title: Optimized and selective management of policy deployment to mobile clients in a congested network to prevent further aggravation of network congestion
Inventor: WENDLING MICHEL
IPC: H04W28/02
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: Techniques for optimizing and selective management of policy deployment/delivery to mobile devices in a congested network to prevent further network congestion (for example) are described. In order to address mobile network congestion it is necessary to be able to enforce network management policies on the devices which are specifically in, and likely to remain in, the congested areas. The process of determining and tracking where a device is geographically located consumes network resources. Thus, it is crucial to determine the location of a device in the network with sufficient accuracy such that congestion management policies can be applied effectively while not unduly taxing the network with additional traffic. A mobile device is determined to be in a stable location if it remains within a particular location for the duration of a stability interval provided by a network. Consequently, management policies are only deployed to devices determined to have a stable location.
Patent GB-2520262-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic and thermal insulation method for walls of static caravans, residential park homes and leisure homes
Inventor: MCADAM KEVIN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2013-11-12
Abstract: Acoustic and thermal insulation method for walls of static caravans, residential park homes and leisure homes comprises external aluminium cladding or soft vinyl sheet cladding 104 with a panel formed from layers of a thermal insulation material 101, a high density foam rubber acoustic insulating underlay 102 (as used in flooring), and a water repellent membrane 103. The panel is fitted into a cavity wall constructed from vertical studs and horizontal battens made from timber 106 and interior plywood cladding 105. The wall is designed to meet the requirements of BS3632:2005 relating to sound insulation in residential park homes, specifically the requirement for the external walls to have an average sound reduction index of not less than 35dB over a frequency range of 125-4000Hz. The layers of thermal and acoustic insulation may be reversed with respect to the interior cladding.
Patent GB-2509005-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative, Contextual Enterprise Networking Systems and Methods
Inventor: CHAKRAVARTHY SRIRAM
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: Described is an enterprise-based, contextual network system and method to keep employees connected with one another, as well as to external resources. Current media offers a great way to stay in touch with others but is not cohesive and contextual for businesses or generally productive for businesses. The enterprise media disclosed in this application presents a way for businesses to keep all of their employees and outside resources connected, but in a professional and efficient manner for the workplace. This enterprise media adapts to its users to create an interface that will help the user complete work, connect with others, and use various applications all in one place.
Patent GB-2525928-A (GB)
Title: A teeth whitening composition
Inventor: LAMBERT ERIK THORILD
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A composition for a teeth whitening strip comprises sodium chlorite as the whitening agent, a vinyl pyrrolidone polymer thickener, alcohol and a chelating agent. Preferably the vinyl pyrrolidone polymer thickener is polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) which is present in an amount of at least 10wt% of the composition. Preferably the chelating agent is EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid). The composition is preferably in the form of a gel. The composition may further include a humectant, such as glycerine; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose thickener; a flavouring agent; and a tackifier. A teeth whitening composition comprising PVP (K30) 30wt%, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 25wt%, glycerin 21wt%, PVP (K90) 15wt%, alcohol (50:50 v/v ethanol in water) 6.30wt%, sodium chlorite (25.2wt% solution in water) 1wt%; EDTA 1wt%, stevioside 0.5wt% and D,L-menthol 0.2wt% is exemplified.
Patent GB-2523608-A (GB)
Title: Product delivery device including an in-line pressure gauge
Inventor: ELLIS BRUCE
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: A tire inflation or repair product comprises a pressurized container holding a tire inflator and a product delivery device attached to the pressurized container. The product delivery device comprises a cap attached to the pressurized container and including an actuator for actuating a valve stem of the pressurized container and a channel in fluid communication with the actuator. The product delivery device further includes a fluid flow path in fluid communication with the channel and a pressure gauge in communication with the fluid flow path to measure a pressure within the fluid flow path.
Patent GB-2523894-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling a two-speed transmission with electric motor
Inventor: KALTENBACH JOHANNES
IPC: B60W10/18
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: Method for controlling a two-speed electric motor vehicle transmission in coasting mode. Electric motor torque (M) control is independent of driver input (F) to maintain constant vehicle speed (V). Electric motor drive torque (M) may be increased depending on driver input (F) until electric motor maximum speed is reached. A 1-2 coast upshift may occur if positive / lower / reduced torque is required by driver input (F). Driver input may be a reduced brake operation, or a cessation of brake operation / brake release, or when the driver stops braking and starts operating the throttle / accelerator pedal. A driver warning may issue if motor maximum speed or maximum driving torque is reached.
Patent GB-2524410-A (GB)
Title: LWD in-situ sidewall rotary coring and analysis tool
Inventor: GALVAN-SANCHEZ FRANCISCO
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a property of an earth formation includes a carrier configured to be conveyed through a borehole penetrating the formation and a single probe configured to be extended from the carrier and to seal with a wall of the borehole. The apparatus further includes a fluid analysis sensor disposed at the carrier and configured to sense a property of a formation fluid sample extracted from the formation by the probe. A coring device is disposed at the carrier and configured to extend into the probe, to drill into the wall of the borehole, and to extract a core sample. A core sample analysis sensor is disposed at the carrier and configured to sense a property of the core sample. A processor is configured to receive data from the fluid analysis sensor and the core sample analysis sensor and to estimate the property using the data.
Patent GB-2537696-A (GB)
Title: A method of generating a three dimensional representation of an environment or system
Inventor: PAUL NEWMAN
IPC: H04N13/02
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: Method of generating a 3D representation of an environment or system, comprising: processing a representation (eg. images, point clouds) of the environment/system to generate a set of voxels; dividing the voxels into subsets; regularising at least one of the subsets; generating a 3D representation of the environment/system from the voxels thus processed. The environment representation to be processed may be a depth map. Subsets may be formed based on: whether a voxel is observable; presence/absence of data; ability to interpolate data; type of sensor that captures the pictures/depth maps of the real scene; colour/texture/reflectance information; geometrical assumptions; labels/metadata; image recognition data; scene segmentation heuristics (eg. context information). Physical systems modelled may include gas models or rocket plumes. Depth maps may be fused using regularised energy minimisation (eg. L1 or L2 normalisation) acting on Truncated Signed Distance Function (TSDF). Weighting may be used. Noisy data may be smoothed. Unobserved surfaces may be interpolated. Vehicles may be located in the data. Voxel subsets may represent specific surfaces. Regularisation may ensure that surfaces are coherent or smooth and do not erroneously include voxels that are not connected with the surface in the real scene. The regularised voxels are used to create a 3D model.
Patent GB-2540572-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger
Inventor: AMBATIPUDI RADHIKA
IPC: H02J7/04
Filed: 2015-07-21
Abstract: A battery charger comprising input terminals 8 suitable for connection to an AC source 2 supplying an alternating input voltage, output terminals 9 suitable for connection to a battery 3 to be charged, and a power factor correction (PFC) circuit 12 connected between the input terminals and the output terminals; the PFC circuit regulates an input current drawn from the AC source such that the input current has a waveform selected from a sine wave with third harmonic injection, a clipped sine wave and a trapezoidal wave; the battery charger then generates an output current at the output terminals, the output current having a waveform defined by the multiplication of the input current and the input voltage and has a ripple of at least 50%. The PFC circuit may adjust the waveform of the input current in response to changes in the battery voltage.
Patent GB-2530623-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable tableware holder for a table
Inventor: PERKS GILLIAN EILEEN
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2015-07-23
Abstract: A tableware holder which can be attached to a table comprising a detachable table attachment means 2, a tableware holding means 3, and a means 4 for connecting the two whereby the tableware holder is able to move outwardly relative to the table attachment means and over the edge of the table. Preferably the table attachment means is a clamp or vice that grips the table edge. Preferably locking means such as magnets 10, 14 or a catch 60 are used to hold the device in a desired position. Preferably the table attachment can be through a bracket 40 actuator 70 and vice 76 assembly. In a presented embodiment a clamp 2 attaches through rails 12 to a tray 3 that a user can slide outwards and inwards when seated so that e.g. an elderly or disabled user can pull a place setting towards themselves when sat at a table.
Patent GB-2542187-A (GB)
Title: Load cover
Inventor: SHAJAHAN JANALLY
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: A load cover for an automobile comprises at least first and second generally rigid panels (6-8, figure 2) each panel having opposed major surfaces bounded by edges, the panels being pivotally connected by way of at least one hinge 10 received into respective apertures formed in the edges of pivotally connected panels. The hinge may be a mortise hinge. The cover may be trimmed with a sheet material (13, 14, figure 9) such as animal hide. At least one groove (16, 17) may be formed in a surface of at least one panel and sheet material with which the panel is trimmed is received into the groove to conceal an edge of the sheet material. The at least one panel may be trimmed with at least two or three different types of sheet material, where the edges of two different types are received into the groove. The cover may be used to conceal the load space of an estate car, hatch back or sports utility vehicle.
Patent GB-2544742-A (GB)
Title: Mounting assembly
Inventor: MALCOLM KEELING
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2015-11-24
Abstract: A mounting assembly 10 for mounting a radiator (12, figure 3) to a wall so that it can pivot forward to provide access to the rearside/wall. The assembly has a length of pipe 14 with a first fitting 18 and a second fitting 26 which is slidably mounted on the pipe. The second fitting includes a threaded, preferably male, part 28 mountable to a central heating radiator to interconnect the radiator and pipe. The second fitting also has a non-circular part for engagement with a tool and a circumferential groove 36 for rotatingly supporting the assembly on a bracket in order to permit pivoting of the assembly and radiator. One of both ends of the pipe may be flared and the first fitting may provide a compression or union mounting. The first fitting may include a threaded part with an olive or ferrule retained therein. There may be a sealing member (16, figure 2) at a proximal end of the threading member on the second fitting which may be an O-ring.
Patent GB-2547943-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telecommunications network
Inventor: Keith Briggs
IPC: H04W84/04
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: A first base station is configured to receive signals from a second base station. The first base station measures a power of the signals received from the second base station and identifies a first and second most frequent power of the received signals. The distance between the first and second base station is determined based on the identified first and second most frequent power. The distance determination may be based on the identified first and second most frequent power and an assumed path loss model. The first base station may be configured to determine the distance based on a ratio of the second base stations transmission power at a first transmission setting to its transmission power at a second transmission setting, wherein the second base station operates with the first transmission setting for a greater time than the second transmission setting. The first base station may be a Home evolved Node B (HeNB). A further embodiment includes the first and second base stations being in a cellular communications network.
Patent GB-2535112-A (GB)
Title: Controlled retention and removal of biomaterials and microbes
Inventor: Jose K Abraham
IPC: A61L2/238
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A system for removing microbes from a surface, where the microbes are retained by a film, or a film that can prevent microbes from attaching on a surface are described, where the film is electrically connected to a voltage source via surface electrodes. The film can include a tunable dielectric material, and the dielectric constant of the dielectric material can be adjusted to alter the attachment of microbes on the surface when the surface is contacted by the dielectric material. The surface to be contacted can include any surface present in households, water treatment facilities, food industry facilities, soil remediation, or medical facilities. Such surfaces can include tables, countertops, wails, cabinets, doors, door handles, door knobs, etc. The system can also be used to treat any devices used in the aforementioned environments, such as food preparation equipment, medical devices, water cooler tower equipment, etc.
Patent GB-2554343-A (GB)
Title: Storing electrical energy
Inventor: TIMOTHY PETER MARTIN
IPC: H02J3/28
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: An apparatus for storing electrical energy includes: a battery of lithium-titanate (Li2TiO3) cells; a charging system for charging the battery; a discharging system for discharging the battery; a transportation system; and a scheduling system. The transportation system transports the battery between a first charging station 303, a first discharging station 301, a second charging station 304 and a second discharging station 302. The scheduling system schedules: a first charging procedure at the first charging station; a first discharging procedure at the first discharging station; a second charging procedure at the second charging station; and a second discharging procedure at the second discharging station within a twenty four hour period. The first charging station may supply off-peak electricity via a grid supply. The second charging station may supply electricity from a renewable source (e.g. wind turbine, solar panel) which is local to the charging station. The first discharge station may supply electricity to a static electricity consuming environment (e.g. a factory). The second discharge station may supply electricity to an electric vehicle (e.g. EV, HEV, BEV, PHEV). A method of storing electrical energy includes the steps of repeating a deep charging and discharging cycle of a lithium-titanate battery a plurality of times per day.
Patent GB-2553306-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for transmitting torque through a work string
Inventor: TRISTAM HORN
IPC: F16L27/04
Filed: 2016-08-31
Abstract: An apparatus for transferring rotational torque from a work string to a subsea infrastructure, said apparatus having a first connection 1 for receiving the work string, a second connection 6 for receiving the subsea infrastructure tooling, and a joint seat 5 located between the first connection and the second connection 6. A joint body 3 such as a ball is provided on the joint seat 5, wherein the joint body is connected to the second connection 6 and wherein the joint body 3 can articulate or pivot freely within the joint seat. The apparatus has means for transferring rotational torque from the first connection to the joint body and subsequently to the second connection, the means being for example a drive pin, spline or key. Also claimed is a locking sleeve (fig. 31, 7) for use with the torque transferring apparatus, the sleeve having a locking pin to prevent articulation of the joint.
Patent GB-2557273-A (GB)
Title: Actuator testing
Inventor: NICK WARREN
IPC: F15B19/00
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for in-situ testing of a linear actuator (100 in Figure 1) configured to exert an actuation force in an actuation direction by movement of a first part of the actuator (101 in Figure 1) relative to a second part of the actuator (102 in Figure 1). The apparatus 2 comprises a test device 20, a test actuator 23 and a measurement device 24. The test device 20 comprises a first surface 21 configured to contact the first part 101 of the actuator, and a second surface 22 configured to contact the second part 102 of the actuator. The second surface 22 is moveable relative to the first surface 21 to alter a distance there between. The test actuator 23 is configured to exert a test force in a direction opposite to the actuation direction, the test force being to drive movement of the second surface 22 away from the first surface 21. The measurement device 24 is for detecting a change in the distance between the first surface 21 and the second surface 22. An aircraft including such an apparatus, and a method of testing a linear actuator are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2551859-A (GB)
Title: Transparent lens element in convertible base for camera pass-through
Inventor: Alberto martin perez
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: A convertible computer system 100 comprises a monitor 110, a base 120 and a hinge element 140 arranged to pivotally position the base about the hinge element with respect to the monitor. The monitor including a first side having a display 112 and a second side facing opposite the first side, the second side having a camera 114. The base includes a physical keyboard 130 and a base area 124 adjacent to the keyboard. The system is configured to be operated in one of a laptop mode (figure 1A) and a tablet mode (figure 1B) according to whether the base faces the first side of the monitor or the base faces the second side of the monitor. The base further includes a transparent optical system 126 with a set of optical surfaces, including an external surface 128 positioned within the base area and being aligned with the first camera when the system is in tablet mode. The camera and the transparent optical system when aligned in tablet mode together form a second camera. The transparent optical element may include an optical system that decreases or increases the f-number, converting the camera into a macro or a telephoto lens respectively.
Patent GB-2558224-A (GB)
Title: Printer
Inventor: MARTIN MCNESTRY
IPC: B41J25/308
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A printer (1, Fig.1) comprises a printhead 4 configured to selectively cause a mark to be created on a substrate (10, Fig.1) provided adjacent to the printer, the printhead being configured to press the substrate against a printing surface (11, Fig.1) during a printing operation, and a printhead drive assembly 22 configured to cause movement of the printhead towards and away from the printing surface, the printhead drive assembly comprising a permanent magnet 27 and an electromagnet 23. When the electromagnet is in a first condition, an attractive magnetic force is generated between the permanent magnet and the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is in a second condition, a repulsive magnetic force is generated between the permanent magnet and the electromagnet. Each of said attractive and repulsive magnetic forces are configured to one of urge the printhead away from and towards the printing surface thereby adjusting the printing gap. The printer is preferably a thermal transfer printer wherein the printhead is configured to be selectively energised to cause ink to be transferred from an ink ribbon (2, Fig.1).
Patent GB-2559326-A (GB)
Title: System for testing wireless communication equipment employing antennas
Inventor: CHARALAMPOS KALATZIS
IPC: H04B17/12
Filed: 2017-01-25
Abstract: A system 100 for testing wireless communication equipment 110 that includes a beamforming antenna 120. The system 100 comprises a probe 160, for coupling an antenna element 122 of the beamforming antenna 120 of the wireless communication equipment 110 to a test and measurement unit 140, and a lid 180 to cover the beamforming antenna 120. The lid 180 is provided with a port 182 for receiving the probe 160 such that the probe 160 couples to the antenna element 122. The lid 180 may be provided with a material 183 that absorbs electromagnetic radiation. In an alternative arrangement, the system (200 fig.2) may comprise a plurality of probes (260, 270 fig.2) and the lid (280 fig.2) is provided with a plurality of ports (282, 284 fig.2) for receiving the probes (260, 270 fig.2) such that each of the probes (260, 270 fig.2) couples to a different antenna element (222, 224 fig.2) of the beamforming antenna (220 fig.2).