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Patent GB-2501303-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of underwater mooring lines
Inventor: PRENTICE WILLIAM MARK
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: A mooring line monitor comprises an elongate main body 10, a protective shroud 21 and 22, at least one operational condition sensor (35, Fig 3), at least one acoustic transmitter 48, and a source of electrical power for powering the operation of the sensor and transmitter. The main body has at opposite first 8 and second 9 ends respectively a first mooring line connection and a second mooring line connection and between these connections an intermediate portion 18 of the main body. The mooring line connections are configured for connection to respective underwater mooring lines such that, in use, the intermediate section is under tension between the first and second ends when the mooring line is under load. The, or each, operational condition sensor is attached to the intermediate section and linked to the acoustic transmitter. The protective shroud extends around the intermediate portion of the main body in order to encompass and protect the sensor, the transmitter and the source of electrical power.
Patent GB-2504345-A (GB)
Title: Weasel bird scarer
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN
IPC: A01M29/06
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: A bird scarer for deterring birds from roosting on large industrial/commercial buildings. The bird scare comprises an endless driveline carrying a deterrent 1 in the form of a weasel or other member of the Mustelid family. The driveline passes around various pulleys situated around the area to be protected and is powered by an electrically powered drive roller system 4.
Patent GB-2505249-A (GB)
Title: Molecularly imprinted polymers
Inventor: HALL ANDREW
IPC: B01J20/26
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: A polymerisable monomer (I) containing a recognition cleft for biotin comprises (i) an isophthalic acid derivative or a pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid derivative and (ii) a vinyl-2-aminopyridine derivative for use as part of a molecularly imprinted polymer where X is C or N; Y is H or a vinyl moiety; and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from H, C1-10alkyl, C1-10alkoxy, optionally substituted aryl, amino, amido and halogen. A method for preparing a monomer of formula (I) comprises reacting one or two equivalents of a vinyl-2-aminopyridine derivative with one equivalent of an isophthalic acid derivative or a pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid derivative in the presence of a tertiary amine. A molecularly imprinted polymer obtained by polymerisation of at least one of the monomers of formula (I) with at least one cross-linking monomer in the presence of a template molecule selected from biotin, a biotin derivative and a biotinylated molecule is also provided. Preferably the cross-linking monomer is selected from ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, divinyl benzene and trimethyloylpropane trimethylacrylate, bisacrylamides and pentaerythritol triacrylate. The obtained polymers may be used for separation of biotin and related small molecules of biological origin, e.g. proteins, from complex mixtures.
Patent GB-2505650-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an engine including an exhaust gas recirculation system with a bypass circuit.
Inventor: GUGLIELMONE FEDERICO LUIGI
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: The engine comprises a turbocharger 230 and a low pressure EGR system 300 with an EGR valve 320, a cooler 310, a bypass circuit and a control valve. The method cyclically estimates a relative humidity before compressor 240 and compares it to a calibratable threshold, using the difference to operate the control valve, thus controlling the temperature of the exhaust gases. The relative humidity may be calculated as a function of H2O fraction, temperature and pressure before compressor. The temperature may be estimated as a function of ambient temperature, air-flow rate, exhaust gas flow rate and temperature at exit of the EGR cooler. The calibratable threshold may be the saturation condition and the control valve may be a continuous valve. An electronic control unit ECU, a data carrier and a computer program may be used to implement the method.
Patent GB-2505887-A (GB)
Title: Filter puncturing device
Inventor: POOLE JAMES
IPC: A24F13/26
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: A hand held mobile device comprises a spring mechanism 6 incorporating two or more needles 2, 9 capable of piercing a filter of a tobacco related product such as a cigarette with precision to enable puncture holes within the filter to provide additional filtration. The spring mechanism 6 may be designed so that a lower jaw 4 with lower puncture needles 9 is moved upwards towards the product, with an upper jaw carrying upper puncture needles 2 being fixed. The device may include a guard (7, figures 2-6), against which the tobacco related product abuts to position it with precision within the device.
Patent GB-2496289-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine selectively driving plural energy consumers
Inventor: TODD STEPHEN
IPC: F03D7/06
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: A wind turbine power transfer system 10 comprises a plurality of driven devices 106, 108, 110 selectively coupled to the turbine, and a controller which monitors a wind parameter and the energy output of the turbine and selectively loads or unloads one or more of the driven devices to maximise the efficiency of the turbine and maximise efficient power transfer from the turbine to one or more of the driven devices. The wind turbine may drive a hydraulic pump 102, which selectively drives hydraulic motors 106, 108, 110. There may be an accumulator 116 and bypass line 112. The driven device may be an air compressor, a hydraulic pump, an electric generator, a heat pump or a liquid or gas pump. The wind turbine may rotate about a vertical axis, and may have adjustable guide vanes that are resiliently mounted so that they are moved when subjected to excessive wind speeds.
Patent GB-2513532-A (GB)
Title: Distributed transaction routing
Inventor: SMITHSON ANDREW NEIL
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2012-12-05
Abstract: A transaction manager 102 sends a transaction to an extended transaction controller 200. The controller then routes the transaction to a resource manager 104 based on its functional type. The transaction protocol is a two phase commit protocol, such as the XA protocol. When the controller receives the initiation information from the transaction manager, it sends an okay response. It then receives the transaction from the transaction manager. The controller selects the resource manager and sends the initiation information to the resource manager. If the resource manager sends an okay response, the controller sends the transaction to the resource manager. The controller may forward further messages from the transaction controller to the resource manager.
Patent GB-2499514-A (GB)
Title: Testing a ring main circuit using a switchable test arrangement e.g. in a wall socket
Inventor: IRISH GEOFFREY
IPC: G01R27/16
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: A ring main circuit is provided with a test connector point comprising: first live, earth and neutral terminals, for connection to one side of the ring main; second live, earth and neutral terminals for connection to the other side of the ring main; and a continuity switch moveable between two positions to connect or disconnect the first live terminal (L1) to the second live terminal (L2) and the first neutral terminal (N1) to the second neutral terminal (N2). The connector allows continuity testing of the ring main and may be provided in a double wall socket. When the continuity switch is in a first position, the socket operates as a normal power point. For testing, L1 is disconnected from L2, and N1 from N2 and a test instrument measures resistance across the terminals. Figure of eight tests (figs 2 and 3, not shown) connect L1 to N2, L2 to N1 or live to earth for further tests.
Patent GB-2513665-A (GB)
Title: Compressor
Inventor: JACOB PAUL ADRIAN GRAHAM
IPC: F04D29/62
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A compressor comprises a rotor assembly 4, a stator assembly 6 and a heat sink assembly 5. The rotor assembly comprises a shaft to which a bearing assembly and a rotor core are secured. The heat sink assembly is secured to the bearing assembly and to the stator assembly. The bearing assembly may be located between the rotor core and an impeller. The heat sink assembly may be glued to the stator assembly. The heat sink assembly may be secured to the bearing assembly prior to securing the heat sink assembly to the stator assembly. The heat sink assembly, bearing assembly and stator assembly may be assembled into a collective assembly, which is subsequently secured to a frame 2 of the compressor. The frame may comprise a diffuser, wherein the impeller is aligned with the diffuser when the collective assembly is secured to the frame.
Patent GB-2504841-A (GB)
Title: Providing virtual machines with redundant security programming for autonomous operation
Inventor: CHOUDRIE SUNIL CERI
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: A host machine 502 manages a number of virtual machines 510 by means of a supervisory process 504. The host operates a threat management facility 508 which communicates with the virtual machines to enforce a security policy of the enterprise operating the virtual machines. The virtual machines are capable of operating in a first state 514A where they are protected through the threat management facility, and a second state 514B where the threat management facility is absent, in which the virtual machines enforce the security policy autonomously through a local security facility 204 executed on the individual VM. This allows the VM to remain protected from malicious activity in the event of communication disruption, or in circumstances where the VM is disconnected from the enterprise network and operating independently. The transition between states may be initiated automatically, or by the user.
Patent GB-2516470-A (GB)
Title: Expandable ostomy bag
Inventor: FRAMPTON KIM
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2013-07-23
Abstract: An expandable ostomy bag has a wall 11 with a mounting plate 13 with an inlet 12 leading to a waste collection space defined by two opposing surfaces of two walls 1,11 which are configured to separate on the introduction of waste through the inlet 12, one of the walls having corrugations, preferably of arcuate corregated ridges 3,4,5,6 proximal a lower portion of the wall 1 opposite the inlet 12, to enable expansion of the bag in use.
Patent GB-2516652-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning surfaces
Inventor: HUNT KEVIN WINDHAM
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2013-07-27
Abstract: An apparatus and method suitable for cleaning surfaces, though more particularly for de-icing a surface for example, the wings of an aircraft. The apparatus having a cleaning head 1 comprising, a plenum chamber 2 in fluid communication with a cleaning cavity 3; and an ultrasonic generator 6 with a vibrating head located in the cleaning cavity. A solvent fluid 4 is metered into the plenum chamber which, when full of the fluid, abuts the surface 10. The fluid is ejected into the cleaning cavity via feeder nozzles. A vibration generator, at a predetermined distance from the surface, vibrates the fluid within the cleaning cavity and may also flex the surface. The cleaning or de-icing action is a synergy of the solvent acting on the foreign material on the surface and agitation by the vibrating solvent.
Patent GB-2518821-A (GB)
Title: Multi-screen projector setting
Inventor: BERT TOM
IPC: G03B21/602
Filed: 2013-09-11
Abstract: A projection assembly comprises at least a first screen (14) and a second screen (10). The first screen (14) is at an angle with the second screen (10). The first screen (14) is adapted to reflect light projected onto it predominantly or exclusively in one or more angular ranges that do not intersect with the second screen (10). Preferably, the first screen is lenticular and/or has a thickness which varies in a sawtooth manner. The screens may be used in a theatre.
Patent GB-2505330-A (GB)
Title: Method of driving a liquid crystal display device
Inventor: HONG KWANG-PYO
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device 100 includes: a plurality of gate and data lines 212, 222 crossing each other on a substrate 200 to define a plurality of pixels; a thin film transistor T in each pixel region and connected to the corresponding gate and data lines; a pixel electrode 220 in each pixel region and connected to a drain electrode 219 of the thin film transistor; and an opposing electrode 226 that forms a capacitor in each pixel along with the pixel electrode, wherein the pixel electrode of a first pixel at a nth row line and a rnth column line is connected through via holes 225 to the opposing electrode of a neighbouring pixel along the mth column line or along the nth row line. The pixel voltage applied to the neighbouring pixel is calculated using the pixel voltage applied to the first pixel.
Patent GB-2518836-A (GB)
Title: Piston safety brake
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: The wheel safety brake which works from the outer part of the wheel of a wheeled carriage to safe guard from travel or movement. The brake is always applied until the user releases it by gripping the release handle or bar which will allow the carriage to move. The brake will automatically be applied, by a spring, when the user releases control of the handle. The brake may be used on a pushchair or perambulator, as well as other applications.
Patent GB-2519165-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a late fuel injection in an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ARGOLINI ROBERTO
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2013-10-14
Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method of controlling a late fuel injection quantity in the exhaust system, 275, of an internal combustion engine, 110, for the regeneration of at least an aftertreatment device, 280, wherein the method performs the steps of determining an oxygen content in the exhaust system, determining a maximum quantity of the late fuel injection based on said oxygen content, an engine speed and an exhaust mass flow. The particular embodiment relate to regeneration of a Lean NOx Trap, Diesel Particulate Filter or Diesel Oxidation Catalyst.
Patent GB-2521441-A (GB)
Title: Packet loss mitigation
Inventor: ANNAMRAJU VENU
IPC: H04N21/238
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A sequence of packets representing a stream of one or more media frames at an encoding system is generated. This is done by determining a level of error correction data required in respect of a stream of media frames in order to substantially satisfy a recovery parameter expressing a target proportion of packets recoverable using error correction data in dependence on a measure of data loss over a network, in dependence on the determined level of error correction data. A target encoding bitrate is then identified so as to not exceed a target transmission bitrate over the network. The stream of media frames is encoded i.e. in encoding system 13 and encoder 14, so as to generate encoded data at the target encoding bitrate. The encoded data and error correction data formed in respect of the stream of media frames is processed so as to generate a sequence of packets at a rate commensurate with the target transmission bitrate. It may also be commensurate with a frame rate of the stream and the error correction may be forward error correction (FEC).
Patent GB-2525000-A (GB)
Title: Structured light generation and processing on a mobile device
Inventor: WETZLER AARON
IPC: G03B21/28
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A handheld mobile device 102 includes a projector unit 103 configured to project an image, a camera 100, and a reflective surface 104 configured to deflect an image projected by said projector such that the camera can capture the image. Also provided is a project feedback system in which an element is identified within the recorded projection field and selecting an associated predefined feedback action.
Patent GB-2525203-A (GB)
Title: Radiator
Inventor: RUSSELL DAVID
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2014-04-15
Abstract: The radiator (20, figure 2) has walls 40 defining a cavity 42 for holding an atmosphere at a pressure lower than the ambient surroundings. The walls are composed of a plastics material such as polypropylene, polyethylene or some other polymer and have a layer of metallic material, ideally aluminium. Preferably the plastics material includes carbon fillers to increase the thermal conductivity of the plastics. A heat transfer portion (18, figure 2) may be provided that includes an enclosed space (30, figure 3e) to receive an electrical heating element (32, figure 3e) or a water heating element (34, figure 3f). Alternatively a passageway (22, figure 3a) or open side (24, figure 3b) may be provided to receive a hot water pipe (26, figure 3c). Heat provided to the transfer element vaporises a small amount of water at low temperature within the cavity, heating the walls efficiently. A fitting 44 can be provided on the radiator that selectively fluidly communicates the cavity with the ambient surroundings. A vacuum pump (50, figure 7) attached to the fitting can ensure that the cavity is maintained at the required pressure, ideally 0.1 bar. The vacuum pump may receive power from heating of the radiator.
Patent GB-2517827-A (GB)
Title: Baby carriage and frame thereof
Inventor: HORST ANDREW J
IPC: B62B9/18
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A baby carriage, such as a stroller or the like, capable of carrying an infant carrier (2, figure 3), such as a removable car seat, comprises a frame 10 and an engaging mechanism 12. The engaging mechanism is located on the frame and includes a pivotally mounted engaging member 120 which has a guiding slot (1234, figure 6) which receives a guiding pin (110) located on the frame and which is capable of moving between first and second ends of the guiding slot. The engaging member may rotate between an active position where the engaging member may engage with the infant carrier, and an inactive position (figure 5) where the infant carrier cannot engage with said member. The stroller may be a twin stroller capable of carrying two infant carriers side-by-side, and a suspension mechanism (figures 26 and 27) may be provided on a wheel of the stroller.
Patent GB-2519213-A (GB)
Title: Meat product and method and apparatus for making a meat product
Inventor: LYTLE ANDREW
IPC: A23L13/50
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: A meat product comprises a first patty 1 having a central portion (2) and a raised rim (3) surrounding the central portion (2). The raised rim (3) is tapered and sized and structured so as to retain the filling on the first patty. A filling 16 may be placed on the central portion (2). A second patty 4 may be placed on the first patty 1. The tapering of the raised rim (3) results in a side-by-side, overlapping contact 20 between the patties, which provides a good seal and a pleasing domed shape. The meat product may be a chicken kiev formed from two chicken patties, a garlic butter filling and a breadcrumb coating. An apparatus for producing a meat product comprises a mould shaped to form a first patty having a central portion and a tapered, raised rim; means for placing a filling onto the central portion of the first patty; and means for at least partially cooking the product.
Patent GB-2529861-A (GB)
Title: Current-mode sense amplifier
Inventor: FRITSCH ALEXANDER
IPC: G11C11/419
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: A current latched sense amplifier CSLA 103 comprising a reference current input terminal (109), a control line input terminal 125, a sense current input terminal 108, an output terminal 106, a first NAND gate 100, a transmission gate 104, and two cross coupled inverters T1, T2, T3, T4 each comprising an nMOSFET device T2, T4. The first NAND gate 100 comprises an output terminal being coupled to the output terminal of the amplifier. The transmission gate 104 comprises two transmission terminals and a gate terminal which is coupled to the control line terminal 125. Sources of the n-MOSFETs are coupled to the sense current input terminal and the reference current input terminal, respectively. One of the transmission terminals is coupled to an input terminal of one of the inverters and the other transmission terminal is coupled to an input terminal of the other inverter. The input terminals of the first NAND gate are coupled to the control line terminal and one of the input terminals of the inverters, respectively. The gate terminal of the transmission gate allows for on/off switching. A first inverter 102 couples one of the input terminals of the first NAND gate to the control line 125. A second NAND gate may be coupled to the second terminal of the amplifier, having a second input controlled by the output of the inverter 102. An electronic circuit may also be included which comprises static memory cells and the current sense amplifier (or current latched sense amplifier). Static Memory Cells may be arranged (figure 4 or 5) such that the data output of each of the cells is coupled via an nMOSFET stack (116 Figure 4) to the sense input of the current sense amplifier.
Patent GB-2520843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to supporting temporary fence panels
Inventor: HALES MARK ANTHONY
IPC: E04H17/18
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A base for supporting a temporary fence panel 14 comprises a plurality of interlocking block members 10. When linked together the members provide a block for receiving a lower end 42 of the panel. The base may comprise two identical block members. The members may have inter-fitting jigsaw features 24, 26. When joined together the members may provide a slot 22 to receive the lower edge of the panel. The slot may correspond to the full length of the panel. When linked the block members may provide sockets to receive legs of the fence panel. The blocks may include an internal cavity for filling with water in use and may include through passages 34 for receiving a bolt to secure the panel to the block. The block members may have end faces 36 that are chamfered to allow adjacent blocks to be positioned at a range of relative angles.
Patent GB-2533309-A (GB)
Title: Differential amplifiers
Inventor: PHIL CORBISHLEY
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: Stabilization of the common-mode output voltage of a differential amplifier by use of a replica circuit The common-mode output voltage of differential pair amplifier 2 is controlled by use of a replica circuit 4 with a control loop acting on the current sources 32 and 10. The amplifier 28 in the control loop adjusts the gate voltage applied to the current source transistor 32 so that the voltage at the drain of the replica transistor 30 equals the reference voltage 36. The common mode output voltage of the working amplifier 2 may thus be controlled without feedback from the output of the  this amplifier,  thereby avoiding stability problems and reducing power consumption.  The components in the dummy circuit 4 are scaled with respect to the components in the amplifier 2 so that the dummy circuit 4 consumes little current.
Patent GB-2518779-A (GB)
Title: Toy connective recognition arrangement
Inventor: AKAVIA LIOR
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2013-06-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel recognition arrangement configured to allow identification of a detachable toy element and its relative position on a play structure so as to enable a further display of a virtual character of said toy element in its relative position on the play structure on a smart device screen displaying an image of said play structure. The recognition arrangement provided herein comprising a TAG component affixed to the detachable toy element and an environmental recognition component (ERC) affixed to the play structure. The identification of a specific detachable toy element and its position on the play structure are obtained upon attachment of the TAG component and the ERC. Attachment of the TAG component and the ERC is detected by periodic scanning of a control unit connected to the play structure for changes of voltage or current values. Upon detection of such a change, the sampled value is delivered to the smart device for further interpretation and display.