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Patent GB-2513322-A (GB)
Title: Power supply
Inventor: KNOWLES PHILLIP
IPC: H02M3/156
Filed: 2013-04-22
Abstract: A switch mode power supply or power factor correction unit (PFC) and method for controlling the supply of power from an AC power source 11, 12 to a load, comprising: input terminals for connecting to an AC power source 11,12; at least one output terminal 13 for connecting to a load; an inductor (or inductive transformer L1,L2); a controllable switching device S1 connected to the inductor L1,L2 and controllable to control current flow in the inductor so as to control the supply of power from the connected AC power source, via the inductor, to a connected load; and control means 2 which comprises a drive output terminal 21 to drive a signal to the switching device S1 to control the switching device, the drive signal substantially comprising a square wave signal alternating between a first state and a second state (figure 3). The control means further comprises an input terminal 22 arranged to receive an input signal, derived from the drive signal 21, and responsive to the input signal to switch the drive signal from the first state to the second state in response to the input signal falling below a threshold voltage and to inhibit switching of the drive signal from the first state to the second state if the input signal is above the threshold. An adaptive switching current control circuit 3 (figure 2) provides an inhibit signal to the control means (PFC controller 2) using the drive and control signals as inputs 31,33. An embodiment is based on a flyback converter (figure 1). A method is also disclosed whereby the square wave signal drive is provided as an input to a controller (figure 2) and relies on storage of charge in a capacitor (C11 figure 2) during the one of the two states of the input square waveform.
Patent GB-2508045-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of device maintenance reporting
Inventor: PIEL KEVIN G
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A method of device maintenance reporting is provided. It comprises receiving a maintenance signal from a first remote system at a first location 110; polling each of a plurality of remote systems located at a plurality of respective locations 140; and determining whether a maintenance need exists for each of the remote systems 150. Communication preferably takes place using a wireless protocol. The reception of the maintenance signal, polling, and determination steps may be carried out by a central station. The polling may include polling a plurality of devices in the remote systems, including those in the first remote system 120, and determining at least one of the devices requires maintenance 130. The locations of the remote systems may be within a predetermined distance of the first location, preferably in or within a certain distance from the zip code, city or state of the first location. An appointment may be scheduled to service the first remote system, and, when a maintenance need is determined for a second remote system, an appointment may also be scheduled to service this system 160. Systems which implement the method are also disclosed. Such systems allow maintenance visits to be scheduled more efficiently.
Patent GB-2515313-A (GB)
Title: Caravan security device
Inventor: MOBEY JOHN
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: A caravan security device comprises a housing 14 to be located inside a caravan and a face plate 46 to be located on an outer wall of the caravan. The housing comprises a retractable, spooled cable 18 with a free end 20, and a lock 32 to secure the free end 20 to the housing 14. The face plate 46 has through holes to allow access by a user outside the caravan to the housing 14 to operate the lock 32 and to allow the security cable 18 to be pulled through the face plate 46, attached to the object to be secured and then returned back through the face plate 46 to the lock 32. An additional hole may be provided for a key. Holes may be covered by external flaps when not in use. The housing 14 may be attached to the faceplate 46 through the wall and may be dimensioned so as not to fit through the hole in the wall, optionally having wide side plates against the inner wall. The spool 12 may be ratcheted and the cable 18 may be alarmed.
Patent GB-2506993-A (GB)
Title: Light source driving device
Inventor: LEE BONG JIN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: A light source driving device 100 for a light source unit 30 having at least one light emitting diode (LED) receiving power from the driving device, in which the driving device is arranged to be compatible with a ballast stabilizer 20 for a fluorescent lamp and includes a transformer unit 110 including a primary winding part Co1, the impedance of which is matched to that of a fluorescent lamp in a lit state, and a secondary winding part Co2; a rectifying diode 120; a filter unit 140; and an open loop preventing unit including a freewheeling diode 130 providing a closed loop to the filter unit such that power stored in the filter unit is applied to the light source unit when the rectifying diode 120 is turned off.
Patent GB-2507011-A (GB)
Title: Low-profile local interconnect and method of making the same
Inventor: PONOTH SHOM
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2012-03-12
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a structure. The structure includes a plurality of field-effect-transistors having gate stacks formed on top of a semiconductor substrate, the gate stacks having spacers formed at sidewalls thereof; and one or more conductive contacts formed directly on top of the semiconductor substrate and interconnecting at least one source/drain of one of the plurality of field-effect-transistors to at least one source/drain of another one of the plurality of field-effect- transistors, wherein the one or more conductive contacts is part of a low-profile local interconnect that has a height lower than a height of the gate stacks.
Patent GB-2509844-A (GB)
Title: Display device with protection film and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: LEE DONGHO
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A display device and method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The display device including a substrate (210), a gate metal line GML gate electrode 227 disposed on the substrate (210), a gate insulating film 250 configured to insulate the gate metal line, a data metal line DML common power line 245 disposed on the gate insulating film 250, and a protection film 265 disposed at an area where the data metal line DML 245 and the pixel electrode 280 overlap each other and disposed between the data metal line DML 245 and the pixel electrode 280.
Patent GB-2524280-A (GB)
Title: Thermally efficient universal radiator mounting
Inventor: BOWYER WILLIAM ERNEST EDWARD
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2014-03-19
Abstract: A conventional flat panel radiator is located by mounting brackets allowing the radiator to lie in a substantially horizontal (flat) plane. A thermally insulated base 1 may have a series of grooves 2 therein into which at least one fixing bolt 3 is located. Mounting plates 4 are located via the fixing bolt 3. The groove 2 provides adjustment in one axis and a plurality of movable brackets 6,7,8 and 9 provide adjustment in a perpendicular axis and support a first end of a radiator via yokes, see figure 7z. A second series of adjustable brackets, a, b, e, f supports the opposing end of the radiator via yokes c and d. The brackets may be height adjustable see figure 2F and may be sprung mounted see figure 2D. In use the radiator lies substantially flat on the base and not vertically as in conventional usage.
Patent GB-2525408-A (GB)
Title: Cycle safety light
Inventor: NEESAM AVRIL
IPC: G08B5/00
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: A turn signalling system 100 for a cyclist comprises at least one indicator light 108 which is switched on when a proximity sensor means determines that a hand of the cyclist has been moved away from the bicycle, such that movement of the arm to make a turn hand signal switches the indicator light on. The sensing means preferably comprises one of an RFID tag or reader 112a attached to the handlebars and the other of an RFID tag or reader 112b attached to the hand 110 of the cyclist, with the indicator light 108 switching on for a first period of time when the reader and tag are moved apart. The indicator light may additionally switch on for a second period of time when the reader and tag are brought together. The indicator light is preferably worn by or attached to the arm or hand 110 of the cyclist, and preferably flashes repeatedly when switched on. The system may include further lights (not shown), such as headlights or brake lights, which are switched on and off according to the sensed movements of the hand.
Patent GB-2527587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to wind turbine blade manufacture
Inventor: BIRKEMOSE BRIAN
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: A method of making a wind turbine blade comprises: providing first and second half shells to be joined to form the blade, the half shells extending in a longitudinal direction; attaching a first edge of a shear web 42a, 42b to an inner surface of the first half shell; defining a shear web mounting region on an inner surface of the second half shell; attaching at least one guide block 60a, 60b to the inner surface of the second half shell adjacent to the mounting region, the guide block having a guide surface oriented transversely to the inner surface of the second half shell; bringing the first and second half shells together whilst guiding a second edge of the shear web over the guide surface towards the mounting region; and attaching the second edge of the shear web to the mounting region. Also disclosed is a wind turbine blade made according to this method.
Patent GB-2527592-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic reactors
Inventor: FREIDE JOSEPHUS JOHANNES HELENA MARIA FONT
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: A catalytic reactor comprises a multiplicity of first flow channels 17 for carrying a gas mixture which undergoes a chemical reaction; and a multiplicity of second flow channels 15 for carrying a heat transfer fluid, wherein each first flow channel contains particles comprising catalyst material 22, the average diameter of the particles being 100-1000 Âµm. The ratio of the average diameter of the particles to the smallest dimension of the cross section of the first flow channel is less than or equal to 1:4 and greater than or equal to 1:100. The reactor may further comprise a non-catalytic heat transfer structure 20 or insert that is embedded within the particles and that fully or partially transects the flow channel to assist heat transfer between the catalyst material and the first flow channel wall. The cross-sectional area of the structure may be less than or equal to half of the cross-sectional area of the first flow channel in which it is placed. A method of processing a gas mixture comprising: providing a catalytic reactor with a flow channel within which are contained particles including catalyst material and a non-catalytic heat transfer structure or insert that is embedded within the particles and that transects the flow channel; passing a gas mixture through the channel so that the gas mixture undergoes a chemical reaction; and transferring heat between the particles and the flow channel wall or walls through the structure or insert is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2530575-A (GB)
Title: Hoist
Inventor: LAMPI SHAUN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: A patient lifting hoist includes an operating arm and a hanger bar 14 suspended from the arm. The hanger bar incorporates an axle 12 which passes into an aperture in the body of the hanger bar whereby it can rotate about a substantially vertical axis with respect to the arm. The hanger bar also includes a friction device 17 between the axle and the body of the hanger bar. This bar may further be adjustable, for example via screws 18. In some embodiments, the friction may increase as the weight put upon the hoist increases, for example by a collar being compressed into a tapered aperture by the weight of the patient
Patent GB-2531817-A (GB)
Title: Accelerometer
Inventor: DANIELE MOLTENI
IPC: G01V1/22
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: An accelerometer device 100 comprises a former 118 and an optical fiber 120 wound around the former. The winding of optical fiber 120 has a sensing portion 126 that is free to move in relation to a direction of desired sensitivity 128. A movable element 106 is disposed opposite the sensing portion 126 of the optical fiber 120, the movable element 106 being translatable so as to urge against the sensing portion 126 of the optical fiber 120 from a position external to the winding of the optical fiber 120 in order to vary a length of the optical fiber 120. The variation in the length of the optical fiber 120 caused by the moveable element 106 is indicative of an acceleration in the direction of desired sensitivity 128. An alternative accelerometer device is also claimed (see e.g. fig. 11) comprising a deformable member 406 coupled to an anchor 404, with an optical fibre 120 coupled to and carried by the deformable member, wherein the deformable member and the optical fibre have capacity to deform in response to a component of acceleration in a direction of desired sensitivity 416. The accelerometers may be used in seismic streamers or ocean bottom cables.
Patent GB-2535185-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: DANIEL GEORGE PURKIS
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: A valve assembly 10 comprising a flow path extending from an assembly inlets 14a 14b to an assembly outlet, with a valve arranged within the flow path. A filter assembly 12 is arranged within the flow path between the assembly inlet and the valve. The filter assembly comprises a filter chamber 34 defining a particle settlement region 40, a filter chamber inlet 38 for inflow of a fluid into the chamber and a filter chamber outlet 42, wherein the filter chamber outlet includes a particle filter 44. The valve assembly may be modular and may be configured for a well bore. The inlet component may assist to direct the flow of the fluid. The particle filter of the chamber outlet may assist to prevent particles which have not settled in the particle settlement region from leaving the filter chamber. The filter may be removed and replaced. The valve assembly may comprise a one way valve or a two way valve. The outlet may comprise a component to agitate the fluid.
Patent GB-2526651-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of potato chips
Inventor: KHAN AHMED NADIM
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting potato slices comprising an annular cutting head and a central impeller 302 coaxially mounted for rotation within the cutting head for delivering potatoes radially outwardly toward the cutting head. The impeller having a base with an upper surface across which potatoes are delivered to the cutting head. A plurality of knives are mounted serially and annularly around the cutting head with the cutting edges extending substantially upwardly and spaced from the cutting head. A plurality of orientation elements 308 are serially and annularly mounted within the impeller to define a plurality of cutting zones located around the impeller. Each cutting zone being between adjacent orientation elements, wherein adjacent orientation elements are circumferentially separated as to define a throat 314 for passage therethrough of a potato in a radially outward direction into the respective cutting zone toward the cutting head. The rotationally trailing side of the orientation elements may define a potato deflecting surface 330 and the rotationally leading side may define a potato supporting surface 334.
Patent GB-2536938-A (GB)
Title: A protective cover for a container
Inventor: DANIEL KIMMINS
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: A protective cover, particularly for paint tins, comprising a recess 12 and a plurality of radial channels 16 extending from the centre of the recess to divide the recess floor 14 into a plurality of segments 20. Preferably, a second horizontal floor portion 24 is vertically and outwardly spaced from a first horizontal floor portion 22 to accommodate different sized tins. Preferably, the channels extend into an outer portion 26 with a planar upper surface to form notches 30 at a lower height, and the channels are deeper proximate the outer portion D2 than proximate the first floor portion. Preferably, the outer portion is square, comprising a lip, and channels intersect in the centre of the sides. Preferably, there are eight equidistant channels and the undersides form support members. Preferably, the cover is manufactured using paper pulp. Two covers at both ends protect a container mounted in the recess.
Patent GB-2541181-A (GB)
Title: Product collating machine
Inventor: DAVID ALAN FRANCIS MANN
IPC: B65B35/50
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: A stacking machine has a deck 28 located under another deck 22. A conveyor 1 feeds products to top deck 22. A deck section 24 is movable between the level of either deck. An upper looped track 10 passing over the top deck 22 carries downwardly projecting independently movable pushers 14; and a lower looped track 12 passing under the bottom deck 28 carries independently movable pushers 16 which project up through the top deck 22.  A controller moves a pusher 14 on the upper track 10 to push products on the top deck 22 past the vertically movable section 24 and into contact with a stationary pusher 16 on the lower track 12. It then moves another pusher 14 on the upper track to push products on the top deck 22 on to the vertically movable section 24 and move that section downwards. The controller then moves a pusher on the lower track to push products from the vertically movable section 24 on to the lower deck 28 and into contact with a stationary pusher 16 on the lower track 12 below the other products. It then moves said two pushers on the lower track in the same direction so that the upper products move off the end of the top feed deck to stack on the lower products on the lower deck.
Patent GB-2541029-A (GB)
Title: A musical instrument accessory
Inventor: MICHAEL ERIC BIGWOOD
IPC: G10G7/00
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: A musical instrument accessory comprises attachment means sized and shaped to attach to and accompany any displacement of an instrument member of the kind which dependent upon its position influences the level of tuning of said instrument. The accessory further includes an arm 9 which extends from said attachment means and abuts against said instrument in order to substantially prevent the displacement of said instrument member whilst the instrument is in use. The accessory further comprises one or more troughs 13, 15 extending at least across the top face of the accessory, which may be used to receive elastic bands to additionally secure the device. The accessory may also include side troughs and the attachment means may include an eight pointed star shaped and tapered recess 5 for accepting an instrument member such as a tension rod of a percussive drum. The accessory may be transparent and may include a light emitting device. A solid inner bubble 24 may be located in the accessory.
Patent GB-2531920-A (GB)
Title: Optical unit, optical apparatus using the same, light source apparatus, and projection display apparatus
Inventor: KAZUHIRO INOKO
IPC: G03B21/20
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: An optical unit 100, particularly for a projector, includes a plurality of paraboloid concave mirrors 30 configured to reflect light fluxes from a plurality of laser diodes 1 and to guide them to a concave lens. The light fluxes from the paraboloid mirrors are a plurality of convergent light fluxes, and the paraboloid mirrors reflect the light fluxes from the laser diodes such that as the convergent light fluxes travel farther away from the paraboloid mirrors, distances therebetween become shorter.
Patent GB-2543099-A (GB)
Title: Road Gully Layer
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 2015-10-09
Abstract: A gully laying tool 124 comprises first and second overlapping limbs 126, 128 connected at a pivot joint 130 and with mounting points 148, 150 for a lifting chain 164, 166 provided on each limb 126, 128 spaced from the pivot joint 130. The first limb 126 has a first end 156 dimensioned to be received, in use, within the siphon hole 18 of a road gully 2. A blocking member or pin 160 may be proved on the first limb 126 to limit rotation about the pivot joint 130. The gully laying tool 124 has been designed to lift and lay a UK road gully 2 in the upright position using a scissor type expanding action to secure the first limb 126 in the siphon hole 18 and ensure secure location of the tool 124 during use.
Patent GB-2529326-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatus and imaging system
Inventor: KOBAYASHI MASAHIRO
IPC: H04N5/369
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: Disclosed is an imaging apparatus comprising a pixel which includes first and second photoelectric convertors, 101A&B, a floating diffusion, 107A & 109A, and first and second transfer transistors, 103A, 104A. The two transfer transistors transfer electric carriers generated at the first and second photoelectric convertors to the floating diffusion. First and second conductive members, 105A, 106A, are respectively electrically connected to the gate electrodes of each of the transfer transistors. A control unit is connected to the transfer transistors via the conductive members. In a plane parallel to a surface of the first photoelectric conversion unit, at least part of an orthogonal projection of the second conductive member onto the plane is positioned in a region between an orthogonal projection of the first conductive member onto the plane, and an orthogonal projection of the floating diffusion onto the plane. In a further aspect the imaging apparatus includes a lens with the first and second photoelectric convertors being disposed to receive light passing through mutually different positions of a pupil of the lens with a signal for focus detection being output from the first photoelectric convertor.
Patent GB-2549450-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors
Inventor: GEOFFREY PAUL UNDERWOOD
IPC: H01R13/62
Filed: 2016-02-05
Abstract: An electrical connector 10 comprising two electrical contacts 8 which provide an electrical connection for a counterpart electrical connector (1, figure 6), the electrical contacts arranged to interface with a counterpart electrical contacts (3a) of the counterpart electrical connector, and the electrical contacts arranged to be magnetically retained to the counterpart electrical connector when attached to the connector, and being arranged to provide an electrical connection to the counterpart electrical connector. The connector may comprise a sprung carrier 30 to provide a restoring counter force to transitional movement of each contact and to provide an electrical pathway to circuitry. Preferably each contact is formed from a conductive magnetised material, and so conducts an electrical signals (such as audio, data, drive, or return signals) and provides magnetic attraction. Preferably the counterpart electrical connector is a male plug with extending pins (4, 5) for receipt by sockets 6, 7, and electrical connection.