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Patent GB-2475794-A (GB)
Title: Electric fire flame effect comprising a mist generator
Inventor: BETZ MARTIN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A flame effect generator 100, for use with an electric fire 200 for simulating flame effects, comprises a mist generator 110 in fluid communication with a liquid reservoir 140. The flame effect generator further comprises a separate shoe 160 with which the mist generator cooperates and engages, where the shoe is permanently attached to a fire housing to provide for accurate alignment of the flame effect generator within a housing of the electric fire. Preferably, the flame effect generator includes a mist reservoir 120 to which generated mist can pass and having an outlet 122 from which mist can move upwardly into the fire housing. The flame effect generator may be provided in a modular construction consisting of modular co-operable components in fluid communication. Preferably, the mist generator comprises an ultrasonic transducer (111, fig. 1E). Additionally, an integrated electric fire and water dispenser (500, fig.5) is disclosed, where a reservoir (515, fig.5) for the water dispenser is located behind a flame effect generating region (525, fig.5) of the fire. Furthermore, an electric fire comprising a fuel bed (600, fig.6A) is also disclosed, where the fuel bed includes a pocket for accommodating an indicator light (615, fig.6A) or a remote control receiver.
Patent GB-2487406-A (GB)
Title: Device for moving a load
Inventor: NAWAZ SEMINA
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2011-01-21
Abstract: A device for moving a load, such as a suitcase, easily up and down stairs comprises a number of spherical balls attached to a flat surface. The balls may be attached onto a belt of adjustable length, and the belt can then be attached to the object to be moved. Alternatively, the balls may be directly attached to a flat surface such as a suitcase, e.g. using built-in panels to house the spheres. The rotating balls then allow the flat surface to roll up or down steps, as well as along a flat surface. The device could also be used for moving objects such as book cases.
Patent GB-2488515-A (GB)
Title: A test system
Inventor: COLE BRYAN EDWARD
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 2011-02-11
Abstract: A reflectometer allowing a test of a device. It uses a source of pulsed optical radiation, a first photoconductive element (PCE) to output a pulse in response to optical irradiation, a second PCE to receive a reflected pulse, a transmission line arrangement configured to direct the pulse from the first PCE to the device under test and to direct the pulse reflected from the device under test to the second PCE. Various aspects include the first PCE biased via a resistance, termination resistance for the transmission line, a three terminal arrangement (such as V or Y) for the respective PCEs and DUT connection, and PCE provided on separate substrates to the transmission line, for example using flip chip bonding methods.
Patent GB-2488119-A (GB)
Title: Transmitter power control
Inventor: WIMPENNY GERARD
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: The RF amplification stage of a transmitter comprises an input scaling block 218, 220 for scaling an input signal in dependence on an input scaling factor, and an RF power amplifier 118 for receiving the scaled version of the input signal. The amplification stage also comprises an envelope detector 110, an envelope scaling block 234 for scaling the envelope signal in dependence on an envelope scaling factor, a nonlinear mapping block 108 for generating a voltage representative of the supply voltage in dependence on the scaled envelope signal, and an envelope tracking modulator 116 for generating a power supply voltage for the RF power amplifier 118 in dependence on the voltage generated by the non-linear mapping block 108. The RF amplification stage also comprises a power control block 107a, 107b for maintaining a linear relationship between the envelope scaling factor and the input scaling factor. The invention provides an improved envelope tracking power supply for efficient operation with a wide power control range. A closed loop implementation is also described (fig.3).
Patent GB-2479099-A (GB)
Title: Battery alarm systems switching power to cellular transceiver only when needed.
Inventor: NEWMAN MATTHEW JAMES
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2009-07-01
Abstract: A battery-powered alarm unit which comprises a housing 2 accommodating: at least a first battery 3a; preferably a smoke or fire detector 4, 5 linked to an audible alarm powered by the first battery. The housing also has a telecoms unit, such as a cellular GSM unit; and a switch 7 that responds to triggering of the alarm to connect the first battery 3a ( see fig 1) or a separate second battery 3b to the telecoms unit so it can be powered to send a warning message. The power is connected only long enough to allow a warning message, such as a SMS message, to be sent, and the switch may connect for a preset time of less that 5 seconds. The alarm housing may connect to a mount or pattress via an intermediary housing (see figures 3a-7 ) containing the switch means and cellular GSM means. The switch may be indirectly triggered by a microphone and band-pass filter circuit sensitive to the sound of the alarm or directly triggered from the alarm and sounder circuit. The connection between the Smoke alarm 4, 5 (2) and the Switch 7 (2b) is provided by using a pre-existing network connector socket (9) on the smoke alarm, preferably using cable (11) with plug (10) fitting socket (9) as figures 3C and 4 show.
Patent GB-2479696-A (GB)
Title: Air bubble detector
Inventor: STRINGHAM MARK
IPC: G01N29/032
Filed: 2010-02-05
Abstract: Air bubbles may be characterized by an air bubble detector by choosing an optimum set of frequencies and then comparing a return signal from a sensor receiving those frequencies against an internal reference. The number of pulses that exceed the internal reference represents a width and may be counted. The width, as counted, may be correlated to bubble characteristics including volume.
Patent GB-2480789-A (GB)
Title: Transmission
Inventor: FEIER BERNHARD
IPC: H02K7/116
Filed: 2009-12-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission for a motor vehicle, having a transmission housing for receiving a transmission and an actuator for actuating the transmission. The actuator comprises an electric motor having a stator, a rotor, and a drive shaft protruding into an interior of the transmission housing. The actuator further comprises a control circuit for controlling the electric motor, and a heat sink device thermally conductively coupled to the control circuit. The stator of the electric motor is directly attached to the transmission housing. The heat sink device is attached to the transmission housing independently of the mounting of the stator.
Patent GB-2495144-A (GB)
Title: Platform assembly made from beams and connecting members
Inventor: DICKSON PETER
IPC: B61B1/02
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: The platform assembly comprises a number of load bearing members 71, 70, 74, a number of corner connecting assemblies 7 adapted to connect two load bearing members together at the corner of the platform, a number of flooring sections, number of fixing means adapted to fix the corner assemblies to a pad or pile. The corner assemblies also include a rotatable washer 8 incorporating a slot or elongate aperture, to allow adjustment of the fixing means within the corner assembly. The corner assemblies may be constructed from two parts which connect together to form a unit and may also incorporate outwardly extending flanges which are secured to the load bearing members. The platform assembly may also have intermediate assemblies 6 which are used to connect two load bearing beams together between the corners of the platform. Also claimed are a corner assembly and an intermediate assembly each incorporating a cylinder and a number of flanges for attaching to load bearing members.
Patent GB-2499636-A (GB)
Title: Glasses having light-emitting diode illumination
Inventor: HE KELVIN CHAO-FU
IPC: G02C11/04
Filed: 2012-02-23
Abstract: A pair of glasses having LED illumination has two temples (10), at least one cover (30) and at least one LED controller (40). Each one of the at least one LED controller (40) is mounted between a corresponding cover (30) and a corresponding temple (10), and has a switch (44) mounted on and protruding from an outside of a corresponding cover (30). The switch (44) is pressed to control a corresponding LED bulb (42) to emit light through a front of the temple (10). Each cover (30) and a corresponding temple (10) have multiple snap-fit type joints respectively formed thereon. Each temple (10) has retaining protrusions (34) to hold a corresponding LED controller (40). Accordingly, assembling and fixing the present invention requires no bolts. The present invention is advantageous in easy assembly, convenient replacement of battery, intuitive operation and more safety protection.
Patent GB-2501673-A (GB)
Title: Laser System
Inventor: STEWART DOUGLAS
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: A laser cutting system for trimming an item of manufacture such as a can 301 , comprises a rotatable support 213 with multiple stations 111 to receive multiple items to be trimmed, a laser scanning device to scan a laser trimming beam through multiple positions corresponding to exit stations for the device, the support to provide an item to be trimmed at an exit station and to rotate the item in its station in contact with the trimming beam to cut a portion of the item, wherein the trimming beam is derived from a source laser beam parallel to a first axis, the trimming beam parallel to a second axis which is different to the first.
Patent GB-2489638-A (GB)
Title: System and method for performing an adaptive drilling operation
Inventor: THAMBY-NAYAGAM R K MICHAEL
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2011-01-24
Abstract: A system and method for performing an adaptive drilling operation is provided. The method involves obtaining data prior to drilling, constructing a base model with a base model unit from data obtained prior to drilling, constructing an overburden posterior model with an overburden model unit using the base model and data obtained from overburden drilling, constructing a reservoir posterior model with a reservoir model unit using the overburden posterior model and the data obtained from reservoir drilling and updating drilling operation based on the models.
Patent GB-2515717-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for providing gases to a user
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE CHRISTOPHER EARL
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling pressure delivery to a user such as a patient. A flow generator generates an outlet flow at an outlet port for delivery to a patient, at least one sensor for measuring properties of the flow of gas exiting the flow generator through the outlet port or being delivered to the patient measures the flow properties. A controller operatively connected to the flow generator and connected to the at least one sensor and adapted to operate according to a pressure control mode in which the controller controls the flow generator to output a substantially steady pressure, or a flow control mode in which the controller controls the flow generator to output a substantially steady flow. The controller operates in the flow control mode when a patient may be awake and in the pressure control mode when the patient may be asleep.
Patent GB-2513101-A (GB)
Title: Ammunition cartridge
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
IPC: F42B5/295
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: An ammunition cartridge 1 is provided having a casing 5 and a bullet 3. The casing 5 has a tubular body closed at one end and attached at the other end to the bullet 3. An internal surface of the casing 5 attached to the bullet 3 is provided with a coating of copper oxide. The coating may be black and may be provided on both internal and external surfaces of the casing 5.
Patent GB-2511792-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Dynamic Image Content Manipulation
Inventor: SOCAL FRANCISCO ROBERTO PEIXOTO
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: For dynamic image content manipulation, a target area key signal KA defines a target area of a first program signal PGM1 (e.g. a dirty, program feed signal) to be modified. A difference key signal KD is generated as a combination of the target area key signal KA and a graphics key signal KG (e.g. indicating image area semi transparency) defining coverage over a clean feed image signal CF by a graphics fill signal FG to give the first program signal PGM1. A difference fill signal FD is derived according to image differences between first (dirty) program signal PGM1 and clean feed image signal CF. At least one modified program signal M-PGM may be produced by combining first program signal PGM1 with an alternate content fill signal FA according to the difference key signal KD and the difference fill signal FD, which may be compressed. The method is applied to creating tailored, targeted adverts (e.g. billboards: Figure 4) for different locations or audiences, in cases where TV feeds have multiple image layers such as the clean image plus overlaid graphics layers showing scores, teams, or other sporting statistics.
Patent GB-2512637-A (GB)
Title: Integrated cabinet and building structure
Inventor: REDDICLIFFE EDWARD
IPC: E04B1/18
Filed: 2013-04-04
Abstract: A method of providing a removable building structure containing computing equipment. The method comprises providing an array of cabinets 10. The cabinets are formed from vertical support posts 3 connected by horizontal rails (4, fig.1) wherein at least some of the vertical support posts 3 are hollow and have apertures 7 formed along their length and arranged to enable air flow through the posts to control the temperature within the building. A roof is supported by using the array of cabinets as a modular constructional element of the building structure to provide support providing outer walls for the building. Computing equipment is placed in the cabinets.
Patent GB-2513629-A (GB)
Title: Interconnecting Electronic Host Devices and Accessories
Inventor: ALCOCK ROBERT
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: Wired electrical interconnection paths 38 between mobile electronic host devices 34, such as cellular telephone handsets, tablet computers and music players, and external accessory devices 36, such as earphones and headsets, are temporarily connected to the host via a plug and socket connection 40. The interconnection provides an improved connection arrangement with enhanced flexibility to accommodate the simultaneous flow of both digital and analogue signal traffic over a single, wired-connection path 38 between the host and accessory devices, thus facilitating, for example, the incorporation of ambient noise-cancelling (ANC) electronics. A low-latency TRRS-type connection between a digital, ambient-noise-cancelling headset and a cellular telephone handset can be provided, where an ANC processor is located within the handset. Digital signal coupling devices 44, 46 and digital signal blocking devices 42, 42 are provided within both of the host and accessory devices, to ensure that there is no mutual interference between the two signals.
Patent GB-2505273-A (GB)
Title: Task scheduling in a multi-core processor with different size cores, by referring to a core signature of the task.
Inventor: DAVIS MARK C
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of scheduling tasks in a multi-core processor. The method starts by identifying a task to be scheduled for execution on an information handling device having two or more cores of different size, next the method determines an appropriate scheduling of the task for execution on the two or more of cores of different size, using a core signature for the task. The task is then directed to an appropriate core for execution. The cores may consist of a big core which is a high power CPU, and smaller lower power CPUs. The core signature may be obtained from a tracked execution history or a task characteristic, such as the task priority or a hint associated with a part of the task. The task signature may be obtained by determining if the task fits on a little core, if the task is high priority and if the task is executable on the little core within a threshold tolerance of core utilization.
Patent GB-2499345-A (GB)
Title: Supervisory system controller for use with a renewable energy powered radio telecommunications site
Inventor: GROVES THOMAS PAUL
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2013-05-23
Abstract: A supervisory system controller for controlling and monitoring the generation of electrical energy from renewable sources and management methods for the storage of energy so generated, and interconnecting the energy-generating elements, storage and load. The supervisory system controller operates to maximum the power transfer from a wind turbine to a battery by automatically varying the threshold levels at which turbine dump loads are switched based on system inputs and measurements. The method conserves generator fuel by delaying a scheduled generator maintenance running period such that it occurs when renewable energy availability is predicted to be low and battery is in a reduced state of charge. Further modifications and management methods are also provided, such as managing the storage of energy by controlling the interconnections made between energy generating, storage, and load elements, the apparatus having a plurality of disconnect devices to allow independent disconnection of individual loads from a DC bus according to an algorithm that uses voltage levels, battery state of charge, time and override command.
Patent GB-2507153-A (GB)
Title: Prioritizing the lubrication to the bearings for an oil cooled electric machine
Inventor: GARRARD TYLER R
IPC: F02B37/10
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: Check valves 92,94,96 between a pressurized oil manifold 82 and the stator assembly prevent lubrication oil starvation of the bearings 76,78 by allowing oil additionally acting as coolant to flow to the stator only when oil pressure is sufficient, an electronic control system, fig 9, preventing machine overheating when oil pressure is low by selecting a current-limiting strategy. Valves 92,94 direct oil onto the end turns 98,102 of the coils and valve 96 supplies an oil gallery 100 (140 fig 3) formed in the back-iron which drips oil via passages 142 (fig 3) into the inter coil spaces 144 (fig 3) from which it exits axially. A shield 110 is provided in the rotor/stator air gap to guide coolant back to a drain 106 via collection area 104 within the machine housing without coolant gaining access to the rotor 66, the housing being formed by sections 72,73. The machine may form a motor in a electronically controlled turbocharger.
Patent GB-2518200-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, system and method for a side actuator arrangement
Inventor: IKONEN JORMA
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: An actuator comprises a first part 101 that mechanically interlocks with an edge of a substrate such as printed circuit board 103, and prevents movement parallel to the edge; and a second part 104 that receives a conductive member 105 which upon actuation is brought into contact with a region of the edge of the substrate such as switch pad 106. First part 101 may be a protrusion inserted into a recess in the substrate and the second part may have an aperture through which contact 105 may protrude when actuated by switch cap 107. First part 101 may be located on the substrate in a perpendicular direction by side supports (fig 3C, 410). There may be plural second parts, providing plural switches. The switch may be used for a portable handheld device such as a mobile telephone. A contact pad 106, 406 may be manufactured by creating an aperture through a substrate, providing its internal wall with conductive material and removing at least a section of the wall and conductive medium. Plural apertures may be formed and a cut made through them, thereby creating a second substrate (fig 9E, 908).
Patent GB-2522195-A (GB)
Title: Biosensing electrodes
Inventor: LOONEY DAVID
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A dual modality sensor 1 comprises a tissue contact electrode 9 and a mechanical sensor 11, overlying the electrode, configured to sense a mechanical displacement, or movement, through the electrode. The sensor may be used to reduce noise in bioelectrical signals from the tissue contact electrode by using a movement signal from the mechanical sensor to attenuate or remove motion artefact. The sensor may also be used to enhance physiological sensing by combining a bioelectrical signal from the electrode with a movement signal from the mechanical sensor to determine a physical property of the user. The mechanical sensor covering the electrode may comprise a vibration sensor, a microphone or a piezoelectric transducer. The electrode may comprise an electrically conductive layer defining a diaphragm of the mechanical sensor and may be a cutaneous electrode with a conductive bio-compatible material. The mechanical sensor may be disposed on a carrier that retains the electrode.
Patent GB-2517541-A (GB)
Title: Thermal barrier for a piston
Inventor: HOFBAUER PETER
IPC: F02F5/00
Filed: 2014-05-22
Abstract: A piston 10 comprising a compression ring 28 disposed in a compression ring groove 18 and a heat barrier groove extending inwardly into the piston farther than the compression ring groove, wherein a split ring 34 is disposed in an outer portion of the heat barrier groove. A material of low thermal conductivity 32, for example a ceramic, may be disposed in an inner portion of the heat barrier groove. Preferably, the thickness of an inner portion of the heat barrier groove is less than a thickness at which convective currents are substantially absent at the operating conditions of the piston. Also claimed is a method of fabricating a piston comprising a heat barrier groove closer to the piston top than a compression ring groove. The heat barrier groove protects the compression ring from high temperatures, so as to prevent ring sticking due to lubricant breakdown, and the split ring overcomes the structural impact of the heat barrier groove on the piston.
Patent GB-2526847-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine blade with trailing edge flap
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE DANIEL
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A wind turbine blade 20 comprising a trailing edge flap 26 having a first flange 50 mounted to the pressure side 38 of the blade, a second flange 52 mounted to the trailing edge 36 of the blade and an upstand 48 extending from the trailing edge on the pressure side. The upstand is preferably located at the extreme trailing edge of the blade. The flap may be substantially T-shaped in cross-section. The first and second flanges preferably together form an L-shape. The flap preferably extends along the entire length of the blade. The first mounting flange preferably includes a plurality of slots along its length to enable the flap to conform to the curvature along the trailing edge. The arrangement ensures a sufficiently robust connection between the flap and the blade and allows the upstand to be located at the extreme trailing edge of the blade; the optimum location for providing increased lift.
Patent GB-2512247-A (GB)
Title: Electrode structure for ion migration tube and ion migration tube having same
Inventor: HE WEN
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: An electrode structure (2) for ion migration tube and an ion migration tube which includes the electrode structure (2) are provided. The electrode structure (2) includes an annular electrode whose inner edge is bent towards one side, and the cross section of the center part of the annular electrode is a swallow-tail-shaped. When an ion migration detection instrument is used, the migrating state ions can be traveling along the focusing power line. And because the high voltage interval between the electrodes is uniformly accelerated increase, the electric field generated by the electrode structure can make the ion in a uniformly accelerated migration status, and at the same time the resolution and sensitivity of the migration spectrum can also reach the best.