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Patent GB-2557170-A (GB)
Title: Mounting partitioning panels
Inventor: SARMED SHERIDAN
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2016-10-20
Abstract: An elongate channel member, preferable extrusion 5, defines at least one channel 4 having an opening for receiving a panel 1 and at least two thread sockets 27 mounted therein, the sockets receiving respective threaded members 28 with heads suitable for supporting the lower edge of a panel. The threaded members and sockets can be used to adjust the height and angle of the panel. Also claimed is a system including a pair of glass panels 1, the system having a pair of identical lower channels 4 formed within a single extrusion, and a pair of upper channels 2 formed in an elongate upper extrusion 3 mounted in a suspended ceiling 6. The channels may include elastomeric sealing strips 13, 14, 29 and 30. The upper channel may have a trapezium profile for allowing a panel to be inserted at an angle to the vertical, subsequently rotated to vertical and lowered onto the heads of the treaded members.
Patent GB-2549562-A (GB)
Title: Active substance combination for deodorants
Inventor: THOMAS DOERING
IPC: A61Q15/00
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic agents that contain 0.01-1% by weight of at least one menthol ester and 0.1-3% by weight of at least one glycerol ether. The agent further comprises at least two compounds from the group comprising limonene, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal (also known as lilial), citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, and geraniol. Preferably the menthol ester is menthyl acetate and the glycerol ether is ethylhexylglycerin. The cosmetic agent may have a long-lasting deodorizing effect and it claimed is the use of the cosmetic agent for the treatment of body odour.
Patent GB-2556107-A (GB)
Title: Medical tube clamp
Inventor: STEPHEN COTTON
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: A clamp 1 for securing a medical tube inserted into a patients body. Clamp 1 comprises: a clamp body defining an opening 6 for accommodating the medical tube; an outer portion 13; and a sealing element 14 to engage with the medical tube and thereby forming a seal around the external surface of the medical tube. Clamp 1 may comprise a fastener to fasten the clamp 1 to the patient. The sealing element 14 and outer portion 13 may be provided with a channel that extends from an outermost edge of the outer portion 13 relative to the sealing element 14 to the opening 6 defined by the sealing element 14, where the medical-tube can pass through the channel. The channel may have open and closed configurations. Outer portion 13 may comprise two components 2 that are moveable relative to one another between open and closed positions and where the components 2 may be hinged together and where the clamp 1 may be provided with a catch 10 for holding it in a closed position. Clamp 1 may be used in combination with a wound dressing. Described as applicable in clamping medical drain tubes, such as a chest drain tube.
Patent GB-2547315-A (GB)
Title: Indoor wireless positioning and navigation
Inventor: SAMER TAHA
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: An indoor wireless geographical location method employs a Wi-Fi network having a plurality of Access Points 1a-1c providing a coverage area, for example in a building such as an office or shopping mall. Also provided is a battery powered Wi-Fi beacon device 4 which provides additional coverage within the coverage area, transmitting signals but not acting as an Access Point. The beacon device cycles between a fully operative awake state, transmitting a beacon frame in accordance with IEEE 802.11 protocols, and a reduced power state, wherein for a predetermined time interval no transmission of data can take place. The battery may be replaceable and the reduced power state may be maintained for extended time periods according to a schedule, e.g. outside of expected office or shopping hours, in order to save battery power. The device may also include a microcontroller arranged to set parameters which may include timer means. There may also be a serial connection for setting up configurations using an external processor.
Patent GB-2543456-A (GB)
Title: Display device, display correction device, display correction system, and display correction method
Inventor: CHEOUL YOUNG KIM
IPC: H04N9/69
Filed: 2015-05-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device, a display correction device, a display correction system, and a display correction method. The display correction system may include: a display device for displaying a patter image; a camera for photographing the displayed patter image; an image analysis unit for calculating RGB values of the photographed pattern image; and a characteristic correction unit for generating correction data to enable each pixel to display the calculated average value on the basis of an average value of the calculated RGB values and an RGB value of each pixel.
Patent GB-2559601-A (GB)
Title: Stamp and die storage system
Inventor: CAROLINE BLANCHARD
IPC: B42F7/12
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: A die and stamp storage system that comprises of a stack of sheets 1, each being the same size and shape, each sheet having on at least one side a plurality of projections 2 enabling the sheets to be stacked together in register with one another with the projections holding them apart by a given distance. The height of the projections is greater than the thickness of the stamps or dies it is desired to store. Each sheet is generally rectangular with the projections inset from the corner of the sheet. The system may be provided with means for holding the sheets relative to one another such as a box (4 figure 3) or a drawer. The sheets are preferably transparent acrylic plastics. Part or all of one side may carry magnetic sheeting 6 for storage of dies made of ferromagnetic material.
Patent GB-2559784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to attachment of seating fixtures to vehicle floors
Inventor: ADAM BECK
IPC: B63B29/06
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: A method of securing a fixture to a vehicle floor 40, the fixture 21 comprises a track 26 for receiving and securing a seat support, and a base (22, figure 3) with a surface (23) arranged to engage the vehicle floor. The base surface (23) has an opening (29) into a channel (28), (70, figure 7) formed in the base. The channel has a recess or undercutting volume (60, figure 6) which undercuts a portion of the base. The method comprises: applying adhesive 41 to at least one of the floor of the vehicle and the fixture, pressing the fixture 21 against the vehicle floor 40, and allowing the adhesive to cure securing the fixture to the vehicle floor, wherein some of the adhesive flows into the undercutting volume (60) before it cures. The adhesive may comprise a silane modified polymer. The undercutting volume may have a local maximum at a point spaced from the contact surface. The channel may have a cross section of an arrow head shape (28, figure 3) or a fishtail (70, figure 7). The adhesive may secure the fixture without the need for further mechanical fixings.
Patent GB-2550464-A (GB)
Title: Human scanning for interior preferences setup
Inventor: Jorge Guillemo Barrios Albert
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: Systems and methods for human scanning for interior preference setup are disclosed. A vehicle 100 includes a target lamp 108 on a side view mirror 114 which is instructed to project a position indicator 106a known distance D from the vehicle by an active scanning system. The joint structure of a user stood at the position indicator is then determined and interior preference settings are adjust based on the detected joint structure. The interior preferences may be one of a seat position, steering column position and pedal position. The target lamp may provide feedback based on a determination of the users joint structure, this feedback may be a colour change of the position indicator. A users joint structure may be stored in a profile database in which the scanning module may compare a measured joint structure to the database in order to determine interior preferences. The vehicle may be prevented from unlocking if none of the profiles in the database match the detected joint structure.
Patent GB-2546026-A (GB)
Title: Data communication system
Inventor: PATRICK BERGEL
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2010-10-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method and device for communicating data asynchronously. In particular, a system for communicating data asynchronously to and from mobile devices is described. The device for transmitting data asynchronously includes: a receiver 501 configured to receive a shortcode from a server 506 ; a memory 502 configured to store the received shortcode; a processor 503 configured to associate the received shortcode with data; a transmitter 505 configured to transmit the received shortcode to a second device over an audible channel in an audibly distinctive format; and a transmitter configured to transmit the association to the server.
Patent GB-2562994-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered insulation system for liquefied gas carriers
Inventor: KJETIL SJØLIE STRAND
IPC: F17C3/02
Filed: 2017-04-04
Abstract: An insulation for a liquefied transport vessel 1, the vessel comprising an outer hull 2 and at least one liquefied gas tank 3 contained within the hull, the hull and tank defining an insulating void 5 between the inner surface of the hull and the outer surface of the tank wherein the void is an integral layer of the insulation apparatus, the apparatus comprising an inert gas cooling arrangement 7 arranged in use to reduce the temperature of an inert gas. The method discloses the void and the step of controlling the temperature of the inert gas and in the void below 0 degrees C. Additionally, a control system comprising an inert gas temperature control arrangement that controls the temperature of gas within the void to be below 0 degrees C is disclosed. Furthermore, a cooling system for the vessel comprises a gas heat exchanging apparatus 7 that receives a first input of boiled-off gas 8 from the tank on the vessel, and a second input of a supply of inert gas 9, wherein the heat exchanging apparatus is arranged to cool the inert gas by using the boiled-off gas and to output the inert gas at a reduced temperature.
Patent GB-2551257-A (GB)
Title: An intraosseous device
Inventor: Keith Joseph Real
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2017-04-26
Abstract: An intraosseous device comprising: a handle 5; a hub 6 that is releasably mounted to the handle 5; a stylet 1 having an end mounted to the handle 5; and a cannula 3 having an end mounted to the hub 6. The handle end of the stylet has a bend 10 and the handle 5 has a receiver 11 for the bent portion 10 for non rotatable fixing the stylet 1 to the handle 5.The hub end of the cannula 3 has an outwardly extending flare 20 for non-rotatable fixing the cannula 3 to the hub 6. The handle 5 and the hub 6 have respective engageable formations 41,42 for torque transmission. The handle may be configured for connection to a powered driver. Also an intraosseous system comprising the intraosseous device and a stabiliser for stabilising the intraosseous device in situ. The engagement between the hub and the handle is described as allowing for both clockwise and anticlockwise twisting to ensure that the stylet and the cannula are aligned for optimum bone penetration and also to facilitate the natural twist tendencies of both left and right handed users.
Patent GB-2554988-A (GB)
Title: A seat clamp to clamp a seat tube
Inventor: JON LEWIS CUMBERPATCH
IPC: B62K19/36
Filed: 2017-08-11
Abstract: A bicycle seat clamp or tricycle seat clamp to clamp a seat tube which receives a seat post in order to hold the seat post in position in the seat tube. The seat clamp comprises a split collar 10 to surround the seat tube, the split collar 10 having a split 18 defined between two ends 14. The seat clamp further comprises a cam mechanism 24 acting on the said ends 14 and a lever 30 to be operated by a user to operate the cam mechanism and thereby tighten the split collar 10. The lever 30 is pivotally connected to the split collar 10 through the cam mechanism 24 and is also connected to the split collar 10 through a simple pivot connection 22, 26 spaced from the split 18 such that the direction of travel of the lever 30 has a major component along the axis A of the split collar 10.
Patent GB-2566042-A (GB)
Title: A table having a heating appliance
Inventor: GUY STUART RITCHIE
IPC: F24C1/06
Filed: 2017-08-31
Abstract: A table 1 has a heating appliance 10 in an opening 3 in a table top 2. The appliance 10 extends beneath the table top 2. The appliance 10 comprises a substantially sealed chamber 13 suitable for receiving combustible fuel 47, and the chamber 13 has at least one window 35. The chamber 13 may comprise heat conductive material and may have an opening 42 and a door 43. The opening 3 in table top 2 may comprise a recess 5 with walls (6, Fig. 4), 7 below the table top 2. Air may enter the chamber 13 via apertures (9, Fig. 4) in the wall (6, Fig. 4) into conduits (18, 21, 24, Fig. 2) and exit apertures (26, Fig. 5, 27, Fig. 4). A flue exhaust 38 may extend above the chamber 13 and the table top 2. The appliance 10 may be raised or lowered relative to the table top 2 by a mechanism 11. A parasol (72, Fig. 7) may be supported by the flue exhaust 38, and the appliance 10 may have a cooking surface 41.
Patent GB-2570134-A (GB)
Title: Enhancements to PDCP packet duplication
Inventor: OLIVIER MARCO
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: Methods for triggering a buffer status report (BSR) in a wireless communication network operating a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) providing packet duplication (carrier aggregation “CA” duplication) are disclosed. For example, when a MAC entity has new uplink data available for a first logical channel belonging to a logical channel group, if the first logical channel has a higher priority than the priority of any other logical channels belonging to any logical channel group with available uplink data, and where the other logical channels are allowed to use at least one of the serving cells (component carriers) allowed for the first logical channel; or that none of the other logical channels allowed to use at least one of the serving cell(s) allowed for the first logical channel contain any available UL data, a BSR is triggered. Alternatively a BSR is triggered if a logical channel with new uplink data is configured for fast BSR triggering. Also disclosed is pre-configuring a reordering timer for use when downlink duplication is activated.
Patent GB-2564537-A (GB)
Title: Fan module with variable-pitch blades
Inventor: GILLES ALAIN MARIE CHARIER
IPC: F01D7/00
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: A fan module 1 with variable-pitch blades 5 for a propulsion system 2 includes a rotor 3 supporting the blades, and an internal shaft 10 and an external shroud 11, defining between them a space 14. An upstream axial end 12 of the shaft is connected to an upstream axial end 13 of the shroud. A pitch control device 22 of the blades is located in the space and includes a load transfer bearing (28, fig 2). A blade feathering device 38 includes at least one lever 40 that is articulated around a fixed axis A in relation to the rotor. The lever has a first end (41, fig 7) located outside the space, and a second end (42, fig 7) located inside the space. A flyweight 43 is fastened to the first end, and the second end is coupled to the bearing. The flyweight is capable of moving into a position in which the bearing imposes a feathered position to the blades.
Patent GB-2579171-A (GB)
Title: 3D enhanced poster
Inventor: NATASHA LEIGH
IPC: B44C5/00
Filed: 2018-10-25
Abstract: A 3D enhanced poster comprises a 2D poster 10 and a 2D net 20. The 2D net 20 comprises several panels and is folded and assembled to form a 3D surface 50 which is attached to the 2D poster 10 using tabs 40 to form the enhanced 3D poster. A method of creating the 3D poster is also claimed.
Patent GB-2579593-A (GB)
Title: Wireless remote power monitoring method and device therefor
Inventor: HING WAH NGAN
IPC: G06F1/3209
Filed: 2018-12-05
Abstract: A kind of wireless remote power monitoring method comprising: sensing and monitoring the current flow of the independent N-1 insertions British Thirteen Ampere socket and the built-in circuit board by N sets of Hall-effect current sensors, and sensing and monitoring the input voltage through a set of resistor-divider voltage sensors(S1); calculate the relevant electric energy and electricity consumption data of N sets of electric power, voltage and current separately, analyze and store them (S2); based on the fixed collection time, uploading the calculated electric power, voltage and current related to N sets of electric energy and power consumption data to the server by the general wireless network method, have the server to process and store, and provide users with information and analysis about power and power consumption (S3); and an associated device. The step of calculating the current may include offset correction and denoising based on the sinusoidal waveform of the alternating current and voltage, and taking the root mean square of the current through each hall-effect current sensor. The method may include that power is enabled or disabled based on a child lock function control command.
Patent GB-2578172-A (GB)
Title: Fixing system
Inventor: DAVID FORD
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2018-12-06
Abstract: There is provided a fixing system suitable for securing safety barriers, scaffolding and other temporary structures during building construction. The fixing system comprises a receiver means 24 for receiving an elongate element 12 and a positioning means comprising two substantially L-shaped plates 20, 20', 50, 50' connectable to the receiver means 24, wherein the positioning means 20, 20', 50, 50' comprises an array of position apertures defining different positions of the receiver means 24relative to the positioning means 20, 20', 50, 50' and a pivot aperture 36, 36'. A bolt and nut may be used to pivotally secure receiver means 24 to the positioning means and at least one pigtail pin may be used to extend through one position aperture and the receiver means 24.
Patent GB-2579813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relating to the bonding of solid wood, mdf, particle board or such like
Inventor: MATTHEW GARTLAND
IPC: B27M3/00
Filed: 2018-12-14
Abstract: A method of industrially bonding wood-based materials comprises: applying a layer of slow curing adhesive 10, such as polyvinyl acetate, to a first piece 4; applying droplets of a fast curing adhesive 6, such as cyanoacrylate, to a second piece 2; and pressing the two pieces together in an industrial press 16, 18. The PVA glue or similar slow drying adhesive may be applied via a roller applicator 12, while the CA glue or similar fast drying adhesive may be dispensed via a pinch tube or other suitable dispensing system 8. The fast setting adhesive may be heated, for example by an infra-red heater, prior to the step of pressing. Having been pressed until the fast curing adhesive has cured, the assembled piece may then be stored for a period of time sufficient for the slow curing adhesive to cure. There is also disclosed a sheet of wood-based material formed via this method.
Patent GB-2579677-A (GB)
Title: Load detection
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 2019-01-18
Abstract: Audio driving circuitry 100 outputs driving signals VL, VR for driving a stereo audio load 106 of an accessory apparatus 102 removably coupled to the audio driving circuitry in use. A load monitor 111 is coupled to a monitoring node 112 to monitor an indication of a common mode return current passing through a common return ground or earth path, together with monitoring an indication of a common mode component (e.g. a pilot tone) of the first and second audio driving signals SVL, SVR so as to determine an impedance characteristic of the stereo audio load. Amplifier power supplies are adjusted in response to the indication, SCON, allowing safe switching between high- and low-impedance headphones for example. The load monitor 111 can provide dynamic monitoring of any significant change in load impedance. In some embodiments the load monitor 111 comprises an adaptive filter (301, figs 3a, 3b) which adapts a parameter of the filter which is related to the load impedance.
Patent GB-2569708-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tractor comprising two or more hydraulic supply lines
Inventor: GERALD MCINALLY
IPC: F15B13/07
Filed: 2017-10-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a downhole tractor having at least one hydraulic drive section, comprising a first hydraulic supply line (200, 200-1) for actuating at least one hydraulic cylinder (160) for actuating at least one tractor arm and a second hydraulic supply line (300, 300-1) for driving at least one hydraulic motor (170) for rotating at least one tractor wheel. The downhole tractor further comprises a hydraulic power pack (100) configured for supplying hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic supply lines (200, 200-1, 300, 300-1). The hydraulic power pack (100) comprises a pressure-setting valve (115) provided in between the first hydraulic supply line (200, 200-1) and the second hydraulic supply line (300, 300- 1), wherein the pressure-setting valve (115) is configured for feeding excess hydraulic fluid in the first hydraulic supply line (200, 200-1) to the second hydraulic supply line (300, 300-1) to increase the speed of the downhole tractor.
Patent GB-2568208-A (GB)
Title: Consolidation and wellbore strength enhancement with CaCO3 precipitation
Inventor: XIANGNAN YE
IPC: C09K8/06
Filed: 2016-10-21
Abstract: A method of treating a wellbore in a subterranean formation including introducing a first fluid into a formation, wherein the first fluid comprises: a first water soluble salt and a carrier; placing a second fluid into the formation, wherein the second fluid comprises: a second water soluble salt and a carrier, wherein the first fluid and second fluid produce a solid precipitate upon contact; and allowing the solid precipitate to form in-situ in the formation. An acid may be added to the wellbore after formation of the precipitate. The method may be also used for stabilizing a wellbore during drilling, and shutting off and reopening a region in a formation.
Patent GB-2583765-A (GB)
Title: Filter unit for an opitcal particle counter
Inventor: PAUL HENRY KAYE
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2019-05-10
Abstract: A filter unit 1 for demountable fitting at the inlet of an optical particle counter (OPC), wherein the filter comprises a central conduit 3 for supplying a central sample flow 11 to the counter, and a filtering portion for supplying a filtered sheath flow 13 surrounding the central sample flow. The filter unit may comprise a sheath flow conduit 5, which may be tapered and extend further in the direction of intended gas flow than the central conduit, for supply of the filtered sheath flow to the counter. In normal operation, the filtering portion can comprise a filter 9 which may be annular, located around the central conduit, and which offers low flow impedance. The filter may be housed within a housing 7, comprising a base and separable cap portion to allow replacement of the filter. The cap is preferably impermeable and the base portion allows ingress of atmospheric gas, to provide the filtered sheath. An optical particle counter comprising the filter unit is disclosed wherein a fan may be used to draw air through the inlet. A method of using the filter unit and a method of supplying sample gas to an OPC are also described.