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Patent GB-2531139-A (GB)
Title: LED tube lamp
Inventor: TAO JIANG
IPC: F21K9/27
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: An LED tube lamp has at least one end cap and a lamp tube. The end cap includes an electrically insulating tubular part 302 with which an end of the lamp tube is sleeved, and a magnetic object 9 disposed between an inner circumferential surface of the electrically insulating tubular part 302 and the end of lamp tube. The inner circumferential surface of the electrically insulating tubular part is formed with a plurality of protruding portions (310, fig. 17) extending inwardly in a radial direction. Each of the protruding portions 310 is disposed between an outer circumferential surface of the magnetic object 9 and the inner circumferential surface of the electrically insulating tubular part 302, thereby forming a space to contain a hot melt adhesive 6 so that the end cap and the end of the lamp tube are adhesively bonded.
Patent GB-2542590-A (GB)
Title: Railway platform de-icing material and method
Inventor: RODNEY DONMALL
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 2015-09-24
Abstract: A railway platform de-icing material comprises a blend of natural marine salt and sucrose, the sucrose making up at least 7.5% by weight of the material. Preferably the amount of sucrose ranges from 7.5 to 30% wt and the natural marine salt contains at least 98% wt sodium chloride. The de-icing material may be provided as a dry mixture of table sugar and sea salt, i.e. without any water added. The salt preferably makes up the balance of the railway platform de-icing material, which therefore consists solely of sucrose and salt. Alternatively, sodium chloride may form more than 50% wt of the de-icing composition, which may further contain magnesium chloride and/or calcium chloride. A method of removing ice from railway platforms by distributing said de-icing material on their surface is also claimed. The de-icing material of the invention is of low electrical conductivity and has a reduced corrosive effect on metals and on concrete. Furthermore, when it is carried inside trains by the passengers shoes, it does not discolour or react with the floors of train carriages, e.g. when these are carpeted. Transport, storage and distribution of the material in the form of a dry mixture is considerably simplified.
Patent GB-2532644-A (GB)
Title: Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods
Inventor: ED RIVERA
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2012-09-18
Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke / photo booth / jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner. The method involves operating a portable electronic device by a user, and synchronizing times between a jukebox and the electronic device that captures a video with karaoke performance mediated by the jukebox which may be previewed by a user prior to printing or transmission and may be edited by the user to apply one or more digital effects. The captured video is received from the electronic device at a network location with reference to the synchronized times. The captured video with high-quality audio by a microphone is connected to the jukebox, and high-quality song audio corresponding to a song is associated with the karaoke performance, to create a combined recording of the karaoke performance. In this application a user checks in to a site where the digital jukebox is located via an application running in a portable device operated by the user, the application having access to a karaoke queue of songs being sung maintained by the device. The device time and jukebox time is synchronised at check-in and the karaoke performance is captured by the device and then mixed with the audio of performance captured by a microphone connected to the jukebox to create a combined recording of the karaoke performance.
Patent GB-2535385-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system
Inventor: RODERICK ALLEN GAMMONS
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting device 1736 comprises receiving data 1726 relating to camera settings, such as exposure time, aperture size or ISO speed of the camera and modifying the illuminance of a lighting device in dependence on said camera settings. The invention extends to a corresponding apparatus, and system.
Patent GB-2551778-A (GB)
Title: Online verification of user eligibility for offers
Inventor: SUSHIL KATARIA
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: In order to verify user eligibility for an offer, such as a discount, a verification module 20 is provided. The verification module 20 comprises a communication unit 21, a parsing unit 22 and a comparison engine 23. The communication unit 21 receives proposed transaction information from a web portal 10. A parsing unit 22 processes information received from the communication unit 21 and extracts user identity information, such as user name, age/date of birth and a systematic identification code taken from an official identification document. The comparison engine 23 breaks down the elements of the systematic identification code, and compares these elements to user identity information extracted by the parsing unit to generate a response.
Patent GB-2553497-A (GB)
Title: Contact apparatus
Inventor: MICHELLE JOHNSTON
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: A contact training aid for use in animal training, the training aid comprising a base plate 10, a contact plate 20, and a sprung-loaded tongue element 30. The contact plate overlies the base plate and defines a gap there between. The sprung-loaded tongue element is located in the gap between base plate and contact plate and supports the contact plate and spaces it from the base plate in a rest configuration. The sprung-loaded tongue element emits an audible click when the contact plate is deflected out of the rest configuration. The training aid can be used in conjunction with animal agility training apparatus e.g. ramp. The aid may further include a deflection sensor (350, fig 3) which emits a wireless sensor signal when the contact plate is deflected out of the rest configuration thus allowing the aid to be used as an aid to judges during competitions.
Patent GB-2541295-A (GB)
Title: Cable stripping tool
Inventor: BARRY PETER LIVERSIDGE
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 2016-07-25
Abstract: A tool 10 for stripping a surrounding layer 4, 5 (Figure 6) from an elongate electrical cable 2 comprises a tool body 11 having opposed jaws 12, 13; a cable-receiving channel 22 (Figure 4) defined by formations in each of the jaws, the channel accommodates a cable to be stripped with the formations fitting closely against the surrounding layer of the cable; and a cutting blade 28 (Figure 7) mounted in one of the jaws and having a cutting end 29 (Figure 7) positioned in the channel to penetrate the layer to a pre-set depth; the cutting end is disposed at an angle to the axis of the channel to sever a helical strip of the surrounding layer from the cable received in the channel on rotation of the tool; the jaws are resiliently separable and move away from each other from an initial position. In one embodiment the tool is formed in two parts. In one embodiment a second channel has a differently diameter to the first channel to receive a different sized cable. The tool may be a hand tool.
Patent GB-2554854-A (GB)
Title: Content distribution
Inventor: JOHN O'LOAN
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: A method for providing content to one or more platforms, the method comprising: generating an information package; allocating a position to the information package in a sequence of information packages, each information package comprising content, wherein the content of each information package is to be presented in accordance with the sequence; assigning a priority level to each of the information packages based on the position of that information package in the sequence of information packages; and displaying the content of one or more of the information packages on one or more platforms in dependence on the priority level assigned to each of the one or more information packages. The content of the information package may comprise textual, auditory, pictorial or video content. Each information package may comprise content that is different to the other information packages.
Patent GB-2553778-A (GB)
Title: Powering peripheral devices
Inventor: Mantas Jurkuvenas
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-09-10
Abstract: An item of clothing 105 operates with a peripheral device 107. The item of clothing includes a first power source and is configured to supply power to the peripheral device, via a connector 305. The peripheral device includes a second power source and is configured to selectively use power from the first power source or the second power source. The device may use the first power source when attached to the item of clothing and the second power source when detached. The functionality of the device may change when removed from the item of clothing. The device may operate at two different power levels, using power from the first power source when operating at the first level, and the second power source when operating at the second level. The second power source may charge the first power source. The power source may be a battery such as a rechargeable lithium cell.
Patent GB-2556061-A (GB)
Title: Power source for an aircraft
Inventor: MICHAEL DAVID BAILEY
IPC: B64D41/00
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: A power source 20 for an aircraft including a solid oxide fuel cell 26 and a proton exchange membrane fuel cell 80 along with a solid oxide fuel cell multi-power source 22. At least one battery 90 is electrically coupled to the solid oxide fuel cell, the proton exchange membrane fuel cell, and an aircraft distribution network (86) to supply electricity to the aircraft and also for becoming recharged by the solid oxide fuel cell 26 and the solid oxide fuel cell multi power source 22.
Patent GB-2543989-A (GB)
Title: An energy conversion system
Inventor: LAURENT ITAN
IPC: H02N11/00
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: An energy conversion system comprising: An electrolysis unit comprising a vessel for containing a quantity of fluid, and operable to electrolyse the fluid to generate a working gas; a plasma torch to convert the working gas generated by the electrolysis unit into a plasma jet containing a mixture of positively and negatively charged particles; a field generator to generate a magnetic field in the vicinity of the plasma jet to separate the positively and negatively charged particles; and respective electrodes to receive the positively and negatively charged particles, and to provide an electrical current caused by the absorption of the particles, and output the current to a first output conductor.
Patent GB-2553615-A (GB)
Title: Suppressing harmonic signals in ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry
Inventor: ROLAND JERTZ
IPC: H01J49/38
Filed: 2017-06-05
Abstract: In addition to other methods carried out for improving measurement conditions, such as gated deflection during ion introduction and correcting for an offset electric field axis in the ICR cell, the present invention relates to performing the nω detection of ions at least twice within an ion cyclotron resonance cell having 2n mantle electrodes, n being an integer greater than or equal to 2, wherein the phase of the radio frequency ion excitation signal is turned by 180° between measurements. The nω detection of image currents is preferably a quadrupolar 2ω detection. From a sum transient generated by adding the transients from the at least two nω detections, a Fourier-transformed spectrum is derived. As a result, the broadband spectra of complex substance mixtures like crude oil become cleaner, and misinterpretations of false (harmonic) peaks are minimized.
Patent GB-2554120-A (GB)
Title: Lane detection systems and methods
Inventor: ALEXANDRU MIHAI GURGHIAN
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting lane boundaries and lane positions are described. The method receives an image from a front-facing vehicle camera 312 and applies a geometric transformation (e.g. affine) to the image to create a birds-eye view (800) of the image. The method analyzes the birds-eye or overhead view of the image using a neural network, which was previously trained using images from side-facing vehicle cameras 314, and determines a lane position associated with the birds-eye image. The analyzing could involve separating the birds-eye view into a plurality of segments (808), each of which is then analyzed to identify a lane boundary (804). The system could further communicate a warning to a driver or activate a control to steer the vehicle into a different lane position.
Patent GB-2550519-A (GB)
Title: Strainer system
Inventor: WILLIAM JOHN EMERY
IPC: A47J47/20
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: A strainer system (10) including an open topped receptacle (12) with side walls (14) and a generally planar base (16). The receptacle (12) is locatable in a bowl (38). Six spaced upstanding rounded ribs (20) are provided on the base (16) with equispaced openings (22) provided in the apex of each rib (20).
Patent GB-2553967-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic system
Inventor: AKIHIRO KONDO
IPC: F15B11/08
Filed: 2016-03-07
Abstract: This hydraulic system is provided with: a control valve that has a first pilot port for operating an actuator in a first direction and a second pilot port for operating the actuator in a second direction; a first line that connects a pilot pressure source and the first pilot port; an electromagnetic proportional valve that is provided in the first line; a second line that branches from the first line further upstream than the electromagnetic proportional valve and connects to the second pilot port; a switching valve that is provided in the second line and has a spring for maintaining a closed position in which the second pilot port communicates with a tank, and a pilot port for shifting from the closed position to an open position in which the second pilot port communicates with the pilot pressure source; and a third line that connects a portion downstream of the electromagnetic proportional valve in the first line with the pilot port of the switching valve.
Patent GB-2553727-A (GB)
Title: Chromatographic materials
Inventor: KEVIN D WYNDHAM
IPC: B01J20/00
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: A chromatographic stationary phase material, and a preparation method, for normal phase chromatography, HPLC etc. represented by the formula: [X](W)a(Q)b(T)c wherein X is a chromatographic core with a surface comprising a silica core, metal oxide core, an inorganic-organic hybrid or a group of block copolymers, W is absent, hydrogen or hydroxyl on the surface of X, Q is a functional group that minimises retention variation over time under low water concentration conditions, T comprises one or more hydrophilic, polar, ionisable or charged functional groups that react with the analyte. X includes a silica core, c = 0, and Q has a combined surface coverage ≥ 2.5 µmol/m2 or X includes a non-silica core, or a silica-organic hybrid core c = 0, and Q has a combined surface coverage ≥ 0.5 micro mol/m2. The core surface can be subject to alkoxylation by a mobile phase and can comprise superficially porous material. Preferably Q is a diol and the stationary phase exhibits a retention drift of ≤ 5% over 30 days. The stationary phase material can be a plurality of particles or a monolith with a chromatographically enhancing pore geometry. A column and a kit for chromatography are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2566125-A (GB)
Title: Surface mount security barrier
Inventor: ROBERT GERRARD
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a surface mount security barrier 10 and a method of making the same. The security barrier comprises a non-metallic matrix 14 supporting and substantially encapsulating metal ballast (18 figure 2a). The security barrier has a mass in excess of 6 tonnes and a ratio of metal ballast to non-metallic matrix in excess of 2:1 by mass. The non metallic matrix may comprise concrete 14. The security barrier may have a bottom face 22 and a top face 20 wherein the metallic ballast comprises a first layer 18 of one or more pieces of metallic ballast located between the top and bottom faces. The steel blocks may be surrounded by a rebar cage (24 figure 2a) that extends below above and around the array of steel blocks. The matrix preferably extends between the pieces of metallic ballast, isolating them from one another. The barrier may have at least one lifting point embedded in the barrier. Later embodiments relate to a surface mount security barrier system comprising said barrier, and a method of manufacturing such a security barrier.
Patent GB-2563958-A (GB)
Title: Display panel and electroluminescence display using the same
Inventor: KYUJIN KIM
IPC: G09G3/3225
Filed: 2017-12-19
Abstract: The disclosure relates to display panel and electroluminescence display using the same. The display panel includes sub-pixels, 101A, 101B, which comprise a light-emitting element, EL, (such as an organic light emitting diode, OLED) and a driving element, DT, for driving the light-emitting element. The light emitting element emits light due to a current flowing via the driving element during a driving phase. The panel further comprises a power switching circuit, 30, configured to supply a first driving voltage, VDD1, to the sub-pixels during the driving phase in an active period and a blanking interval, and supply a second driving voltage, VDD2, to the sub-pixels during a data writing phase of the active period and during resetting, sensing, and data writing phases of the blanking interval. The invention aims to compensate for both variations in the electrical characteristics of individual pixels and voltage (IR) drop effects.
Patent GB-2561434-A (GB)
Title: Roof mounted airbag assembly for rear seat
Inventor: DEAN M JARADI
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2018-02-06
Abstract: Disclosed is an airbag system 10 with a base member 14 supported by a roof and an airbag 16 supported by the base member. The airbag has a panel 18 with a first portion 22 that extends from the base member along and adjacent to the roof and a second portion 26 that extends from the base member transverse to the roof. The panel extends from a first side of the roof to a second side of the roof. The airbag may include a plurality of sheets 20 attached to the panel and extending from the first portion to the second portion. An external tether may extend from a distal end of the first portion to the roof. Such tethers may be stretchable relative to the airbag. The system may further include a deflector attached to the roof adjacent to the second portion. In the inflated position the second portion may abut the seatback of a front seat to protect rear passengers. Also disclosed is an airbag assembly with an airbag supported by a base member, the airbag having a panel with first and second portions perpendicular to each other, and a plurality of sheets attached to the panel.
Patent GB-2557838-A (GB)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: SIMON PARKER
IPC: F16D3/44
Filed: 2016-10-18
Abstract: A coupling made having a male spherical bearing surface contacting the inner periphery of a contiguous female spherical race. The male bearing surface having a central axis of rotation and a cylindrical waist formed in the surface having an axis orthogonal to the axis of the male bearing surface. The diameter of the waist is such that it will fit within the orifice of the race.
Patent GB-2576213-A (GB)
Title: A method for mapping an object to a location in virtual space
Inventor: NIGEL STUART MOORE
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: Each location (1104, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 & 1116) in a virtual space is assigned a prominence value (“1”, “2”, “3” etc.) representing how noticeable an object (e.g. media object (1118)) is at the location when the virtual space is viewed by a user (1100). The value is assigned according to a distance of each location from a reference location (1102) in the virtual space and at least one user physiological characteristic (e.g. neck flexibility or peripheral vision, determined by initial calibration). Objects are mapped to locations in the virtual space according to object priority level and the prominence value. Also claimed is modifying a property (e.g. visual or audio property) of an object mapped to a location in the virtual space in accordance with the prominence value. The priority level may be set according to a user preference or an acquired external preference. The assignation may ensure a non-isotropic distribution of prominence values. An object may be selected as an object of interest (e.g. via user input), and that object’s location may be selected as the reference location. The virtual space may be displayed on a 2D display or virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) headset.
Patent GB-2576537-A (GB)
Title: Connectionless communication between electronic devices or objects
Inventor: NIKI LEE ABBOTT
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2018-08-22
Abstract: A method of sending messages between electronic devices with no requirement for prior pairing, connection, handshake, password or pre-shared key. Preferably, the user amends the name of the first device, network, Personal Area Network, personal hotspot or wireless network to the text to be communicated. Other devices in the vicinity of the first device may be capable of discovering, scanning for, detecting or acknowledging the first device, whereupon the name of the first device, network, Personal Area Network, personal hotspot or wireless network, and therefore the message, may be received. A reciprocal message may be communicated.
Patent GB-2577328-A (GB)
Title: Partitions comprising boards mounted onto upright elongate members and methods for constructing the same
Inventor: JAN RIDEOUT
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2018-09-24
Abstract: The partition comprises a pair of studs upright members 16, 18. The partition includes first and second board members 20, 22 on opposing sides of the studs defining a cavity between the pair of studs. A spacer 26 is located within the cavity and spaced from the upright members such it does not form a load transferring cross member. A maximum thickness of the spacer is at least 90% of the space between the two boards, but may before construction be thicker than the upright members. The spacer also does not transfer load between a mounting member and the pair of boards. Also claimed is a method of forming a partition by attaching a spacer to one board before attaching the second board to an upright member and the spacer may have a removable tab for revealing a pressure sensitive adhesive bonding layer.
Patent GB-2579349-A (GB)
Title: A-annulus cementing without pumping cement
Inventor: BÅRD MARIUS JOHANSEN
IPC: E21B33/134
Filed: 2018-11-16
Abstract: Plugging a well using a wireline-delivered solid body 21 and liquid sealant. A method includes: lowering a solid body into a wellbore by wireline or cable 22; and filling the space around the solid body with a liquid plugging material such as a cement; wherein the solid body and the liquid plugging material together form a plug after the liquid plugging material is set. The cement may be delivered in a container 26 on a wireline. The solid body can form at least 20% of the resultant plug volume, and can be made from pre-set cement. The solid body and container may have packers 25, 32.