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Patent GB-2468596-A (GB)
Title: Stroller and seat assembly
Inventor: PIKE ROBERT W
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 2010-03-15
Abstract: A stroller 50 has a frame assembly 51, a seat assembly 100 mounted to the frame assembly, and a hub assembly 106 carried by the seat assembly. The hub assembly has a hub axis, a first hub part 122 connected to the stroller, and second hub part 124 connected to the first hub part and to the seat assembly 100. A cup holder 112 is connected to the first hub part. The second hub part 124 and the seat assembly 100 can be rotated about the hub axis (H, figure 4) relative to the first hub part 122 to adjust a recline position of the seat assembly 100 while the cup holder 112 does not rotate therewith.
Patent GB-2474316-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispenser with spout blocking arrangement
Inventor: FANG KUO-CHUNG
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2010-03-23
Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises a container, a piston 21 disposed in the container and having a peripheral seal contacting an inner surface 11 of the container and a tubular member 212, a press body 20 having a skirt adapted to press down on the piston, and an inner conduit connected to the press body, a fluid discharge tube 22 with a main tube section slidably located in the inner conduit and connecting to the tubular member and a lateral tube /spout section 223 extending in a radial direction w.r.t. the main section, wherein the lateral tube / spout 223 is blocked / covered when the dispenser is not actuated, and unblocked or uncovered when the dispenser is actuated (as shown). The blocking member may be a flange 31. Alternatively, the blocking member may be a valve within the spout, taking the form of a plug 53 cooperating with a perforated plate 51 (see figure 4).
Patent GB-2484279-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a wireless feeder network using a co-ordinated sounding reference signal schedule of remote base stations
Inventor: LOGOTHETIS ANDREW
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2010-10-04
Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for controlling a wireless feeder network which connects access base stations 50 75 to a communications network 15. The wireless feeder network comprises a plurality of feeder base stations 35 connected to the communications network 15 and a plurality of feeder terminals 45 70 (also known as remote base stations or peripheral base stations) connected to the plurality of access base stations. A sounding schedule is determined for the wireless feeder network in dependence on a visibility matrix, the visibility matrix indicative of visibility via the wireless feeder network between each of the plurality of feeder base stations and each of the plurality of feeder terminals. Then a sounding procedure within the wireless feeder network is controlled in accordance with the sounding schedule. The visibility matrix enables a coordinated sounding procedure to be carried out, allowing more accurate channel metrics for the wireless channels of the network to be determined which are not adversely affected by interference between elements of the network.
Patent GB-2475991-A (GB)
Title: Self conforming non-crimp fabric and contoured composite components comprising the same
Inventor: XIE MING
IPC: D04H1/74
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: Self-conforming non-crimp fabric having at least one conforming region includuig a first tailored parameter selected from stitch type, stitch spacing, stitch density, stitch material, stitch weight, stitch tension, and combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2479246-A (GB)
Title: Powder make-up composition
Inventor: VIC SABINE
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: A make-up composition for the skin, a process of preparation and a make-up application method are outlined. The invention relates in particular to a cosmetic composition comprising from 75 to 98% by weight of a powder or a mixture of powders, as well as at least one cosmetically acceptable lipophilic gel formed by a fatty phase comprising at least one oil, said lipophilic gel additionally comprising a block copolymer of at least one styrene polymer and at least one olefin polymer, the olefin being other than styrene, or a mixture of these block copolymers. Preferred co-polymers are diblock or triblock co-polymers including ethylene/propylene/styrene and butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymers. These polymers may be hydrogenated. Preferred oils include hydrogenated polyisobutene, jojoba oil or isononyl isononanoate. The fatty phase may also comprise waxes or pasty fatty substances. The powder may comprise fillers, pearlescent agents, colouring agents (including pigments) and other cosmetically acceptable additives such as sunscreens, preservatives, antioxidants and fragrances. The composition may form a blusher, eye shadow, foundation, make-up base, gloss or anhydrous lip product.
Patent GB-2493773-A (GB)
Title: Nestable curtain hook
Inventor: COLLEDGE TONY
IPC: A47H13/04
Filed: 2011-08-19
Abstract: A curtain hook comprises first 1 and second 2 end portions joined by a body portion 3 (figure 2C, not shown), the first end portion being configured to sit within a groove in a curtain rail and having a recess configured to engage and nest with an adjacent similar curtain hook and the second end portion being attachable to a curtain. The first end portion is preferably substantially circular or disc-shaped and may be provided with a series of recesses on opposed faces configured to engage when two like hooks are nested together. An aperture 7 may be provided in the body or second end portion through which a pin 6 may be passed so as to retain a plurality of hooks in a bundle wherein the first end portions nestingly engage together. The second end portion may be attached to the curtain by welding. In use, the nestability of the hooks provides for easier transportation and simplified installation.
Patent GB-2494469-A (GB)
Title: Intra mode coding using probabilities of occurrence of different prediction modes
Inventor: FRANCOIS EDOUARD
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: A method of encoding mode information representing a prediction mode for encoding of a current coding unit (CU, e.g., pixel block) by intra mode coding, the prediction mode being one of plural prediction modes (e.g., most probable modes, MPM), comprises: storing for each of the plural prediction modes a probability value representing the occurrence probability of that prediction mode; updating the prediction mode probability value each time the prediction mode is encoded; and adjusting, at intervals based on encoding of a predetermined number of blocks (coding units), the probability values of at least a subset of the plural prediction modes. Probability values may be re-adjusted by applying a common predetermined factor. The predetermined number of coding units (blocks) may correspond to the number composing one or multiple Largest Coding Units (LCUs) being encoded, or depend on the fixed maximum count, representative of the probability value; value adjustment may be applied for each different LCU. The predetermined CU or block number may prevent maximum counts being reached. Probability values may be divided, e.g. by a factor of 2. Prediction modes may be ranked; VLC coding may be used.
Patent GB-2495084-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine rotor hub system
Inventor: BORGEN EYSTEIN
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2011-09-26
Abstract: A wind turbine comprises a bladed rotor 2 mounted on a shaft 6, each blade (5, fig.1) being supported by a blade support 12 which has a pair of legs 14 spaced apart along the rotational axis. The legs 14 are attached to a pair of hub supports 62 which are also spaced apart along the rotational axis, allowing the communication of forces between the legs 14. A generator rotor 4 may be coaxially supported between the legs 14 by members, eg A-frames 20, which are also rotatably mounted on the shaft 6. The generator rotor 4 may carry permanent magnets around its circumference which interact with windings carried by a stator 8. Each hub support 62 may comprise three box sections 64 each having a rectangular rim 66 to which a leg 14 is bolted. A bearing system (52, fig.3), eg having tapered roll is associated with each hub support 62 and may also support the generator rotor 4. The blades (5) may mounted via pitch bearings 16 or may be integrally formed with the blade supports 12.
Patent GB-2496170-A (GB)
Title: A mobile computing device cover comprising a weight sensor
Inventor: BISHOP OLIVER
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2011-11-04
Abstract: This invention relates to a cover for a mobile computing device, e.g. a tablet computer or a mobile telephone, for at least partially covering an external surface of the mobile computing device, the cover comprising a weight sensor. The weight sensor, e.g. a strain gauge, is for weighing an external object. The cover may also include communication means to communicate a signal indicating the weight of the external object to the mobile computing device.
Patent GB-2497273-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for treating a gas stream
Inventor: VORONIN SERGEY ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: B01D53/32
Filed: 2011-11-19
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for treating an exhaust gas stream 22 from an upstream processing apparatus. A plasma abatement device 10 has a reaction chamber 14 and a plasma torch 12 for generating a plasma stream for injection into the chamber for treating the gas stream 22. A first inlet 18 conveys a gas stream into the plasma abatement device for treatment, and a second inlet 20, in a normal condition of the apparatus, is in flow communication with a source of reagent for conveying reagent 24 into the plasma device. This reagent improves the efficiency of the treatment. In a back-up condition of the apparatus, the second inlet 20 is in flow communication with an exhaust gas stream source for conveying a gas stream into the device for treatment. This may be the same source that is in communication with first inlet 18 or a separate source from a separate processing apparatus. This allows continual use of the abatement device when the inlet18 become blocked due to debris and contamination. It also ensures that the upstream processing device does not have to be taken off-line whilst the abatement device is replaced or the blockage removed.
Patent GB-2488637-A (GB)
Title: Automated collection point
Inventor: TURNER DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2012-02-16
Abstract: An automated collection point (ACP) 1 comprises an array of electronically controlled lockers 4 for receiving items for delivery to customers, a controller 20, a user interface 21, a package weighing and dimensional measuring unit 81, and a package depositing unit 70 under the control of the controller. The package depositing unit has a one-way door for depositing packages for subsequent delivery to other customers or ACPs. The one-way door 73 prevents theft of deposited packages. The controller can prevent the depositing of a package unless dispatch details have been received. The parcel weighing and dimensional measuring unit is used by the controller to calculate a delivery charge. A locker of an ACP without the package depositing unit may be used to store an item for sale, the locker being opened when suitable payment and instructions are received through the user interface. Each locker may be assigned for the exclusive use of a customer upon receiving a locker reservation or renting request from customer. A second package may be delivered to a locker if the addressee or customer already has a locker assigned to them from a previous delivery.
Patent GB-2500932-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a control output from a clutch position sensing system
Inventor: PEDLAR CHRIS EDWARD
IPC: B60W10/02
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A method and system of producing a control output from a clutch position sensing system comprises monitoring, via signals from a sensor 26, a position of a clutch pedal 25. An electronic clutch pedal position processor 16C processes the signal from the senor 26 and defines several operating zones including a transition zone between a clutch pedal 25 release state and a clutch pedal 25 pressed state. The clutch pedal position processor 16C is operable to set a moveable or tracking or trailing offset (Th1, fig 6) from a clutch pedal starting position that if crossed when the clutch pedal 25 is within the transition zone will result in clutch pedal 25 state changing from one to the other state, e.g. from released to pressed or vice versa. An engine (10, fig 1) is controlled by an electronic control unit 16 which receives signals from, for example, a gear selector sensor (12) and the clutch pedal position processor 16C and controls the engine (10) in stop-start running mode.
Patent GB-2491701-A (GB)
Title: Passive infrared PIR sensor with retractable controls
Inventor: NEGRONE BRYAN
IPC: G08B13/19
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A PIR sensor is provided comprising: an outer body (22,fig.1); and an inner body 24 with user controls 30 on an outer surface and telescopically engaged with the outer body (22,fig.1); wherein the inner body 24 is free to move between a first position (see figure 1) in which the user controls 30 are obscured by the outer body (22,fig.1), and a second position (see figure 2) in which the controls 30 are not obscured by the outer body (22,fig.1). The inner body 24 (in the first position     see figure 1) when pushed upon moves from the first position to a third position, and then when released will be propelled from the third position to the second position (see figure 2). The inner body 24 (in the second position     see figure 2) when pushed upon moves from the second position to a fourth position, and then when released will be propelled from the fourth position to the first position (see figure 1). The inner body 24 may be propelled between the third and second positions and between the fourth and first positions by means of a spring mechanism.
Patent GB-2503922-A (GB)
Title: A transcription device configured to convert speech into text data in response to a transcription request from a receiving party
Inventor: TUCKER JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: G10L15/08
Filed: 2012-07-12
Abstract: A transcription device configured to convert an audio signal representing speech into corresponding text data. The transcription device is located on a calling party's telecommunications device or network, and, on receipt of a transcription request from a receiving party's telecommunications network, is configured to transcribe the audio signal and send the text data to the receiving party's telecommunications network. The transcription may therefore be performed locally (e.g. on a calling party's telecommunications device) before being transmitted to the receiving party's telecommunications network. The quality of the audio sample for transcribing is therefore much greater, and the accuracy of the transcription is therefore increased. Aspects of the invention include the receiving partys device configured to send a transcription request to a calling partys network in response to receiving a call when in a voicemail state. Thus, the receiving device produces a voicemail signal indicating that the call has been answered by the voicemail system and the voicemail signal is routed to the first device and indicates to the first device that a transcription of a voicemail recording should be sent to the receiving device.
Patent GB-2495641-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and a control method for controlling the apparatus
Inventor: SCHROTER TERRY A
IPC: E21B4/00
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: In an apparatus of the type comprising a first assembly, a second assembly, an orientable rotatable connection between the first assembly and the second assembly, and a control device associated with the orientable rotatable connection, a method for controlling the actuation of the control device. Particular embodiments of the method include comparing an actual orientation of the second assembly with a target orientation, actuating the control device to perform a control device actuation cycle if the actual orientation is not acceptable, determining an updated actual orientation of the second assembly, comparing the updated actual orientation with the target orientation, and repeating the control device actuation cycle if the updated target orientation is not acceptable. A first exemplary embodiment of the method represents a target approach to achieving the target orientation. A second exemplary embodiment of the method represents an incremental approach to achieving the target orientation.
Patent GB-2492714-A (GB)
Title: Vapour resistant closure
Inventor: MARTIN THOMAS S
IPC: A44B19/32
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: A vapor resistant closure including a closure mechanism, for example, a zipper having a start end in an inner portion of material and a stop end in an outer portion of material with the outer portion containing the stop end overlapping the inner portion containing the start end. The closure mechanism forming a seal between the outer portion containing the stop end and the inner portion containing the start end when the closure mechanism is closed at the stop end. The seal that is formed is generally impermeable to fluids, gases, vapors, aerosols and particulates. The vapor resistant closure may also include a compressible body between the outer portion of material containing the stop end and the inner portion of material containing the start end. The compressible body is compressed therebetween when the closure mechanism is closed at the stop end.
Patent GB-2497214-A (GB)
Title: Anisotropic filtration media and method of making
Inventor: CARREJO NICHOLAS
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2011-09-29
Abstract: A method of making an anisotropic filtration media includes, foaming a media, straining the media in a selected direction, and relieving strain of the media in the selected direction.
Patent GB-2501168-A (GB)
Title: Track circuit transceiver with multiple switches arranged in an H-bridge circuit
Inventor: ZHANG JINGWANG
IPC: B61L1/18
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: A transceiver for use in track circuits comprises an H-bridge circuit 110 comprising at least four switches 111-116. A control unit in communication with the H-bridge circuit is constructed and arranged to selectively drive the at least four switches 111-116 to selectively cause the H-bridge circuit to function as a transmitter or a receiver. A power supply terminal in communication with the H-bridge circuit is constructed and arranged to connect to a power supply 180. A track interface terminal in communication with the H-bridge circuit is constructed and arranged to connect to a track interface cable so that the H-bridge circuit is capable of transmitting signals to and/or receiving signals from the track interface cable. The at least four switches 111-116 may be transistors such as MOSFETs and may comprise at least six switches.
Patent GB-2512370-A (GB)
Title: Hinge recess filler pack
Inventor: SKUCE JAMES
IPC: B27G1/00
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: A kit of parts suitable for repairing the recesses that are left behind when door hinges are removed from a frame. The kit comprises two equal sized pieced of pre-scored wood. The wood is scored with the sizes of common hinges and hence can be cut to size and glued in place using the glue provided in the kit. The kit also comprises a pack of filler material.
Patent GB-2514169-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for scaling coverage
Inventor: KOSKELA TIMO KALEVI
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: An access point (AP) for basic service set (BSS) coverage scaling, providing scaled coverage, comprises: determining BSS overlap 405, causing operation in a reduced coverage mode with power reduction 415, generating a beacon comprising an indication of a reduced coverage mode in a capability field and one or more coverage scaling parameters (CSP) in an information element 420, and causing the beacon to be provided to one or more stations (STA) 430. A station receiving the beacon will cause transmission of uplink (UL) communications in accordance with the CSP. An indication of a calculated power transmission reduction is provided in the CSP, wherein the CSP comprise one or more of a relative transmission (TX) power reduction, an indication of whether a current frame is transmitted with a maximum or current power, an indication of whether stations (STAs) are required to scale TX power, or an indication of which tower or sector identification (ID) to which the parameter set applies 425. An indication of the duration of the coverage scaling is also provided in the CSP. Invention may be applied to an Overlapping Basic Service Set (OBSS) situation to reduce or eliminate the overlapping coverage by scaling coverage, through coordination of coverage areas between APs.
Patent GB-2499542-A (GB)
Title: A surface treating appliance
Inventor: ILES JEAN-PAUL MARK
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A cleaner head 10 for a surface treating appliance comprises a body 12 that includes a suction opening through which air flow enters the cleaner head, with the body 12 having at least one floor engaging portion 20, 47, 48, 50 formed from material comprising a dispersion of carbon nanotubes within a polymer matrix. The arrangement disperses static electricity residing on a surface over which the cleaner head 10 is being manoeuvred. The material may comprises up to 5% by weight of carbon nanotubes and the polymer matrix may include one of a polyamide, polypropylene, thermoplastic polyurethane, polycarbonate and polybutylene terephthalate. The at least one floor engaging portion may form part of a support member such as a wheel 48, 50 or skid. The surface treating appliance may be a vacuum cleaner with other parts of the appliance also being formed from the material.
Patent GB-2514563-A (GB)
Title: Selective purging of a log structure
Inventor: LONGOBARDI GIUSEPPE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A solution for logging at least one stream of records in a data-processing system is proposed. A method comprises, for the stream of records, receiving the records in succession, logging the records into a log structure (fig 2A), and in response to fulfillment of a pre-defined purging condition diverting (Fig 2B) the logging of the records to a buffer structure, purging the log structure according to a set of purging criteria in response to the diverting, moving the records logged in the buffer structure to the log structure in response to a completion of the purging, and restoring the logging to the log structure in response to a completion of the moving.
Patent GB-2505547-A (GB)
Title: Slidable vehicle accommodation extension
Inventor: GUEST TIMOTHY DOUGLAS
IPC: B60P3/34
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: An accommodation extension 8 for a vehicle (2, Figure 1a) having an opening. The extension 8 comprising a base plate (36, Figure 5) adapted to be removably installed in the vehicle (2) and a shell 8 adapted to be slideably mounted on the base-plate (36). In use the accommodation extension 8 is installed into the vehicle 2 by attaching the base-plate (36) to the vehicle (2) and mounting the shell 8 on the base-plate (36). Also disclosed is a kit of parts for an accommodation extension 8. Preferably shell 8 comprises a shell (24, Figure 2) connected to a base unit (26, Figure 2). Base plate (36) may have means (32, 38) adapted to prevent shell 8 from being wholly withdrawn from vehicle (2) unintentionally. Optionally a support structure (50, Figure 5) is provided which may be attached at a pivot joint (46, Figure 5).