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Patent GB-2546591-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional display for wagering gaming systems with distortion compensation
Inventor: Stefan Keilwert
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2016-11-22
Abstract: A wagering gaming apparatus comprises a three dimensional (3D) display device configured to create for a player a visual illusion of a 3D scene for a wagering game, the 3D scene. Instructions processed by a processor cause the processor to: generate the 3D scene as a view from a virtual 3D camera, define a virtual game component as an object mesh in the virtual 3D model, and warp the object mesh of the virtual game component. In one embodiment the virtual game component may have a designated front perspective view and the object mesh may be warped to maintain the designated front perspective view of the virtual game component in the view from the virtual 3D camera as a player moves in front of the 3D display. Alternatively, a reference plane generally perpendicular to a z-direction in the virtual 3D model may be defined and a reference viewpoint proximate to the virtual camera is also defined. Each point in a defined set of points on the object mesh of the virtual game component is warped by moving the point to a location on a defined linear viewing ray whilst maintaining a distance to a nearest point on the reference plane.
Patent GB-2547534-A (GB)
Title: Audio/visual recording apparatus, audio/visual recording and playback system and methods for the same
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: Method of recording A/V (audio/visual) content comprising: using recording apparatus to save A/V signals and storing the signals as A/V content; determining the location of the recording apparatus during recording and creating location information; tagging the stored sound/image content with the location information. Recording device position is determined using an emitter. Also disclosed is transmitting the location of an A/V playback device to a server on which the video content and associated location data are stored, and sending media content associated with the location of the playback device back to the playback device for display. Tags may be metadata. Placement emitters may be short range modulated visible light LEDs, short range radio waves, RFID tags. Presentable media may be uploaded to a content provider. A user may be given a choice of content to view. Visualising client device may show location of items for purchase on a 3D map of a shop. Recording and replay apparatus may include mobile phones, smart phones, cell phones, tablets, cameras. The disclosure may be used in retail outlets eg. supermarkets.
Patent GB-2548972-A (GB)
Title: A multi-capability apparatus supporting background RFID tag-reading and corresponding methods
Inventor: Nicholaus Adam Jones
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: A portable multi-capability apparatus comprises a housing, a control circuit, a non-RFID capability and an RFID-tag reading capability, both connected to the control circuit. The RFID reading function is used in a ping mode as a background task while the apparatus simultaneously uses the non-RFID function. Upon determining that the apparatus is employing the non-RFID capability, the apparatus could use information regarding the non-RFID to determine a location of the apparatus. When an RFID tag response to the RFID-tag reading ping is received, the apparatus may correlate the RFID-tag response to the location of the apparatus previously determined. The apparatus could also switch between continuous and ping modes of reading. The apparatus could be hand-held and the non-RFID function could include printing or optical scanning.
Patent GB-2546645-A (GB)
Title: Predicting temperature-cycling-induced downhole tool failure
Inventor: ROBELLO SAMUEL
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: One drilling method embodiment includes: obtaining a set of drilling parameters, possibly from a drilling plan; applying the set of drilling parameters to a physics-based model to obtain an estimated log of a downhole parameter such as temperature; and refining the estimated log using a data-driven model with a set of exogenous parameters. Temperature cycling and cumulative fatigue (or other measures of failure probability or remaining tool life) may be derived to predict tool failures, identify root causes of poor drilling performance, and determine corrective actions.
Patent GB-2560517-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for washing and grading sand and aggregate
Inventor: ENDA IVANOFF
IPC: B04C9/00
Filed: 2017-03-13
Abstract: An apparatus for washing and grading sand and aggregate comprising an aggregate grading and washing screen 10 having a plurality of vertically stacked decks with associated spray bars 12, 14, 16 and a sump 30. A plurality of aggregate products provided are passed on to a plurality of sand washing and grading units 40, 42, 44, 46, each unit comprising: a first hydrocyclone 50, a vibratory screen 52 having a deck 54 for producing at least one sand product and a sump 56 beneath said deck for receiving undersize material and water passing through said deck. Underflow therefrom passes to a further hydrocyclone 60. Underflow from the further hydrocyclone 60 is delivered onto the deck of said vibratory screen. The first hydrocyclone 50 of each sand washing and grading unit 40, 42, 44, 46 is adapted to receive undersize material and water from the at least one sump of the aggregate washing and grading screen. Other components shown include sump 56, pump 58, stockpile conveyors 20, 22, 24, feed hopper 26, feed conveyor 28 and stock pile conveyor 70.
Patent GB-2554968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to linear cutting charges
Inventor: SIDNEY ALFORD
IPC: F42B1/036
Filed: 2016-02-01
Abstract: A linear cutting charge comprises an elongate body having a longitudinal cavity for receiving a liner and explosive material. The elongate body is formed as a single piece and is generally U shaped in cross section, comprising a base and two side walls. The side walls include integrally formed flanges (30a) for receiving or retaining a liner.
Patent GB-2553410-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for forming moulded fibre urinal bottles
Inventor: JALALUDDIN KHAN
IPC: D21J7/00
Filed: 2015-12-08
Abstract: Pulp moulding apparatus comprises upper and lower mould parts (28, 30 Figure 3) each having a mould cavity portion formed on an inner surface and a vacuum cavity on an outer surface. The mould parts can be brought together such that the cavity portions define a cavity for moulding a pulp item such as a urinal bottle. The vacuum cavities are connected by a fluid connector 54 when the mould parts are brought together. The rear side of the upper mould tool includes raised regions 66 arranged such that all of the rear side of the upper mould part is angled towards the fluid connector 54 to channel liquid towards the connector. The arrangement may be such that liquid on opposing sides of a convex raised element is not required to flow upward over the element to reach the fluid connector. The fluid connector may be located between two mould cavities.
Patent GB-2553640-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension systems
Inventor: Matthew Bastin
IPC: B60G3/20
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A vehicle chassis having upper and lower mounting points thereon and an independent double control arm suspension arrangement for mounting a wheel to the chassis is provided. The independent double control arm suspension arrangement comprises an upper control arm 4 and a lower control arm 6 each having an identical shape and construction. The upper control arm 4 has an upper pivot end 10 and the lower control arm 6 has a lower pivot end 14. The upper pivot end 10 is attached to the upper mounting point and the lower pivot end 14 is attached to the lower mounting point such that the upper control arm 4 and lower control arm 6 can pivot relative to the chassis and an upper oscillatory end 8 and a lower oscillatory end 12 are capable of oscillating along a fixed arc defined by the upper control arm 4 and lower control arm 6 respectively. A support for the wheel 24 is connected to the upper oscillatory end 8 and the lower oscillatory end 12.
Patent GB-2554545-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle repositioning system
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2017-08-30
Abstract: A vehicle system and method of operating a vehicle comprises; a communications interfaces which receives vehicle operator preferences; a processing device which assesses a ticketing risk and generates an instruction signal based on the ticketing risk; an autonomous mode controller which receives the instruction signal and autonomously operates the vehicle. The ticketing risk represents the probability that the vehicle will receive a parking ticket. The ticking risk may also be determined based on peak working hours, inclement weather, other parking meters, other cars being ticketed and other local events. The instruction signal may direct the controller to circle the vehicle and direct it to a pickup point, or it might direct the vehicle to a new parking spot. This invention may help reduce the likelihood of receiving a parking ticket, particular when metered parking is set to expire.
Patent GB-2566113-A (GB)
Title: Microarrayer for dispensing reagent on a substrate and a method for obtaining images of the substrate during the operation of said microarrayer
Inventor: BENJAMIN BRUCE MITCHELL
IPC: B41J29/393
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: A microarrayer 10 for dispensing reagent onto a substrate, comprises a dispensing print head 3 adapted to load reagent and provided with a plurality of nozzles to dispense said at least reagent on the substrate 4. The print head is mounted in the microarrayer to allow the print head to move with respect to the substrate in subsequent, essentially, parallel print passes. The print head moves during a first print pass between a first end of the substrate toward a second end of the substrate and during a subsequent print pass in the opposite direction. The microarrayer comprises a first camera 1 adapted to move behind the print head during a print pass and a second camera 2 adapted to move ahead of the print head during said print pass. The first and second cameras are adapted to obtain images of the substrate. The microarrayer may be provide with illumination means to illuminate the substrate and reflective means positioned underneath the substrate to reflect light from the illumination means. There is also disclosed a method for obtaining images of a substrate during operation of the microarrayer.
Patent GB-2556665-A (GB)
Title: Methods for hydrogen production
Inventor: NEERAJ SAXENA
IPC: C25B1/02
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen 6 from biomass comprising feeding the biomass to a gasifier A, feeding the gasification products to a water gas shift reactor D, feeding the water gas shift reaction products to an electrochemical separation and compression device (ESCD) and recovering the hydrogen. Preferably the biomass is dried before being fed to the gasifier. Biomass typically includes virgin wood, energy crops, agricultural residues, food waste and industrial waste. Ideally the drying is provided by heat from the electrochemical separation and compression device. The gasification products may be cooled B before being fed to the water gas shift reactor. The gasifier is ideally an atmospheric pressure gasifier. Preferably a catalyst is present in the water gas shift reactor. Ideally the ESCD separates hydrogen from the water gas shift reaction products at a pressure of 7-14 bar (0.7MPa-1.4MPa). The hydrogen produced from the ESCD is at a pressure of 150-350 bar (15MPa-35MPa). An apparatus for producing hydrogen from biomass comprising a gasifier in fluid communication with a water gas shift reactor in fluid communication with an ESCD is also claimed. The hydrogen produced by the method above can be used in a fuel cell device for power production.
Patent GB-2567009-A (GB)
Title: Method of assisting in the control of a prime mover of a vehicle, apparatus for assisting in the control of a prime mover of a vehicle, and a vehicle
Inventor: KESTUTIS JANKEVICIUS
IPC: B60W40/105
Filed: 2017-10-02
Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a prime mover of a vehicle. A target speed that must be reached by the vehicle at a target position 120 on a current path of the vehicle is determined 112. At least one coasting profile 126 is estimated 114 for at least part of the vehicle path before the target position. The coasting profile is estimated at least partly based on a geometry (such as elevation) of the vehicle path. The coasting profile that meets a predetermined coasting requirement is determined 116. A coasting signal is output based on the determined coasting profile which can be placing the vehicle into a coasting mode based on the at least one determined coasting profile 117. Alternatively, based on the coasting signal, feedback is provided to a vehicle user to place the vehicle into a coasting mode 119, such that the vehicle if placed in the coasting mode by the user will coast in accordance with the at least one identified coasting profile.
Patent GB-2556999-A (GB)
Title: A meta-material, devices and methods of use thereof
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES COMLEY
IPC: G02F1/355
Filed: 2017-10-02
Abstract: This invention relates to a metamaterial based on a unit cell 15 comprising first and second resonant structures, which are coupled to each other through a common element 17. This coupling element exhibits a nonlinear response to applied electric fields. It may also comprise a dielectric whose third-order nonlinear susceptibility is not equal to zero. The resonators may comprise a split-ring resonator (SRR), a ring of plasmonic spheres or a dielectric element. The two resonant components may be orthogonal to each other. The unit cells can be arranged in a layered array, whose strata may be separated by a dielectric or a vacuum layer. They may also be arranged in a three-dimensional array. A dynamic refraction device incorporating the metamaterial is also disclosed. Said device can be superimposed on an optical lens and may comprise discrete focal zones. The refraction unit may be used for rapid focus and refocus of a laser on a target (Fig. 1) and might be potentially employed in such industries as flat panel television manufacturing, fuel injector nozzle manufacture, laser material processing/machining, laser scanning and indirect drive inertial confinement fusion
Patent GB-2568461-A (GB)
Title: A Battery charger system and method
Inventor: CLIVE TOMLINSON
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: A battery charging system comprising a charger device 5 connectable to a battery 1, the charger device 5 having a DC power supply, an AC power supply, a voltmeter, and a transceiver. A mobile computer 9 communicates with the charger 5, and, by means of a mobile telecommunications network 13, with a remote computer 17. In use, alternating current is supplied to a battery 1; the voltmeter determines a potential difference due to the alternating current; the transceiver sends 7 the detected PD to the mobile computer 9 which sends a related signal 11, 15 to the remote computer 17; a state of health (SOH) of the battery 1 is determined by either the mobile computer 9 or the remote computer 17, an instruction is sent from the remote computer 17 to the mobile computer 9, and thence to the charging device 5; and direct current is supplied to the battery 1 in response to the instruction. The alternating current may be supplied at different frequencies. The invention seeks to mitigate the dangers of charging an unhealthy battery, in remote areas with limited high speed data access.
Patent GB-2558437-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for obtaining portions from a foodstuff which is able to be softened by heat
Inventor: AMIT PALA
IPC: B26F3/08
Filed: 2016-08-17
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for obtaining portions from a foodstuff which is able to be softened by heat, which apparatus (2) comprises: (i) a handle (4); (ii) a formation (6) for engaging the foodstuff and obtaining the portions; (iii) heating means (8) for heating the formation (6) to a temperature at which the formation (6) is able to soften the foodstuff; and (iv) circuit means (10) for enabling the heating means (8) to be powered by battery (12) and/or mains electricity, and the apparatus (2) being such that: (v) the heating means (8) is a resistance heating means; (vi) the heating means (8) is positioned only along at least a part of a periphery of the formation (6) whereby the foodstuff is able to be softened adjacent the periphery; and (vii) the heating means (8) is electrically insulated from the formation (6).
Patent GB-2558114-A (GB)
Title: Array substrate and manufacturing method therefor
Inventor: LONGQIANG SHI
IPC: H01L27/15
Filed: 2015-10-21
Abstract: An array substrate and a manufacturing method therefor. The method comprises: patterning a first metal layer by means of a first photomask so as to form a gate electrode (21) and a first conductor (22) which are arranged at an interval; patterning a semiconductor layer (40) and a gate insulating layer (30) by means of a second photomask so as to form a through hole (23) which is exposed out of the first conductor (22); patterning the semiconductor layer (40) by means of the gate electrode (21) and the first conductor (22) so as to form a first channel region (43) and a second channel region (44) which are arranged at an interval; and patterning a second metal layer by means of a third photomask so as to form a source electrode (51), a drain electrode (52) and a second conductor (53) which are arranged at intervals, wherein the second conductor (53) is in contact with the first conductor (22) via the through hole (23). By means of the manufacturing method for the array substrate, the semiconductor layer (40) and the gate insulating layer (30) are patterned by means of a photomask, so that the production costs of the array substrate are reduced, bridging between the first conductor (22) and the second conductor (53) is realized using a relatively simple method, and the production efficiency of the array substrate is further improved.
Patent GB-2559514-A (GB)
Title: Residual pressure differential removal mechanism for a setting device for a subterranean tool
Inventor: FRANK J MAENZA
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2016-10-11
Abstract: A pressure actuated module associated with a subterranean tool is set with pressure in the well annulus supplemented by added pressure. The addition of pressure to the hydrostatic opens access to a setting piston that is referenced to a low pressure chamber. The piston strokes to a travel stop reducing the volume of the atmospheric chamber while setting the tool. After the tool is set the annulus is communicated to the low pressure reference chamber for the actuating piston to remove a residual net force on the setting piston after the set. One way to do this is to sequentially break multiple rupture discs at different pressures. Another is to have a degradable member in the atmospheric chamber. A piston is fixed in place during setting, and shifts with the application of additional pressure allowing pressure to pass through a port between the annulus and the atmospheric chamber.
Patent GB-2561500-A (GB)
Title: Commodity monitoring device, commodity monitoring system, and commodity monitoring method
Inventor: YUICHI MATSUMOTO
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-02-15
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to enable a user, when there is a delay in commodity management work for eliminating a commodity shortage state, to easily ascertain the state of the delay. The commodity monitoring device is equipped with: an image acquisition section (51) for sequentially acquiring sales area images with the passage of time; a shortage state detection section (52) for detecting, upon the acquisition of each sales area image from the image acquisition section, a shortage state of a commodity displayed in the sales area on the basis of the sales area image; a duration acquisition section (53) for acquiring, when a commodity shortage state is detected by the shortage state detection section, the duration of the shortage state; and a screen generation section (54) for generating a state display image, the display form of which changes in response to the length of the duration, on the basis of an output result of the duration acquisition section, and for generating a monitoring image which includes the sales area on which the state display image is superimposed.
Patent GB-2575632-A (GB)
Title: Sparse quantization of spatial audio parameters
Inventor: LASSE JUHANI LAAKSONEN
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2018-07-16
Abstract: A method for spatial audio signal encoding determines a spatial audio direction parameter 108 for two or more audio signals (from eg. a mic array) and uses a quantization grid of quantization points divided into at least two sets of tracks (eg. 701 & 703, fig. 7b) for indexing the spatial audio direction parameter onto a first set of tracks and outputting Direction Index Id. The grid may be spherical with the quantization points at the centres of smaller spheres, and with the spatial audio parameter having an elevation θ and azimuth component φ.
Patent GB-2575882-A (GB)
Title: Flow assist device
Inventor: JEREMY TAMARI
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2018-07-27
Abstract: A multi-luminal cannula 50 for simultaneous drainage and infusion has a moveable longitudinal wall providing a variable cross-section for at least one lumen. A retainer mechanism 22A can hold the wall part-way between its contracted and expanded configurations to fit different vessel diameters. The wall may contain one more helical wires 12 of shape-memory metal which urge it to an end-member configuration 24A or 24E. Preferably the cannula has two coaxial lumens defined by inner and outer walls, the inner wall 38 extending beyond the outer wall 34. The proximal end of the wire can be secured to the outer wall by a first fixed ring 14M, whilst the distal end of the wire can be secured to the inner wall by a second fixed ring 20F. Compression or extension of the wire varies the cross-section of the outer, drainage lumen; the wall may be locked in the desired position. The cannula may be used in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, including in a test or calibration system.
Patent GB-2576721-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic shipping and storage containers
Inventor: TIAGO MIGUEL FERNANDES MATEUS
IPC: F25D11/04
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: An apparatus for loading and unloading specimen trays from a dry shipper comprises three fixed side members 12, a removable side member (24, figure 4), such as a removable locking rod, and a cover 10, having eight sides (ie of octagonal shape). The three fixed side members may join at the bottom to form a cruciform base 14. The apparatus may be formed of stainless steel.
Patent GB-2569428-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline cubic boron nitride body
Inventor: ANTIONETTE CAN
IPC: C04B35/5831
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A translucent polycrystalline cubic boron nitride body is provided. It comprises no more than 2 weight % hexagonal boron nitride grains and has an absorption coefficient of less than 100 cm-1 at a wavelength of 1064 nm or at 350nm. A method of manufacturing a translucent polycrystalline cubic boron nitride body is also disclosed, the method comprising providing a green body of hexagonal boron nitride particles and subjecting the green body to a sintering process at a pressure of at least 7.7GPa and a temperature of at least 2100ºC to convert the hexagonal boron nitride to form the translucent polycrystalline cubic boron nitride material.