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Patent GB-2499750-A (GB)
Title: Integrated aircraft ground navigation control system
Inventor: EDELSON JONATHAN
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: An aircraft ground control system that moves an aircraft on the ground between landing and take off without external mechanical assistance from airport tugs or tow vehicles or reliance on thrust produced by the aircraft's engines is provided. The aircraft ground control system interfaces only with an aircraft auxiliary power unit or other aircraft power supply, but otherwise operates independently of aircraft systems. A system integrator and controller links cockpit controls designed to actuate the transmission of power to system components and to activate system components only under predetermined conditions with selectively activatable drivers in driving connection with one or more aircraft wheels to move the aircraft on the ground at selected torgues and speeds.
Patent GB-2515282-A (GB)
Title: Low energy LED picture light
Inventor: YOULDON RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: An LED picture light includes modular light sources A, B which can be adjusted for output intensity and various levels of adjustment to give even light cover to the picture.
Patent GB-2516856-A (GB)
Title: Interdental cleaning device with changeable head
Inventor: MORRIS PHILIP
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: An interdental cleaning device handle 1 has an elongate handle portion and first and second sockets with bayonet mounts 25,35 for receiving radial pins 56 of a plug portion of an interdental cleaning head 50. The first and second sockets are provided on opposite sides of a head end of the handle and share a common socket bore, with the first socket making an oblique angle with the handle and the second socket making an acute angle with the handle. A third socket with bayonet mount may be located at a tail end of the handle. The interdental cleaning head 50 may comprise a brush with a spiral wound wire with radial nylon brush fibres. .
Patent GB-2509349-A (GB)
Title: Mixing tube for solid charge propulsion unit
Inventor: ZANELLI DIDIER
IPC: F02K9/80
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle 61 for a propulsion unit with solid charge comprising a mixing tube 7 through which passes, between an inlet section SA and an outlet section SB , a flow of combustion gas for a solid charge (3, figure 1a). The nozzle comprises a number of fins 81-84 exposed to the flow of gas between the inlet section and the outlet section. Each fin comprises a leading edge 103 orientated towards the inlet section. Each fin is mountable on the mixing tube and capable of relative rotational movement so as to be able to deflect a portion of the flow of gas thus orienting a thrust vector generated by the flow. The nozzle comprises a number of deflectors 111 attached to the mixing tube, and positioned upstream of the fins so as to at least partially protect the leading edge of the fins by deflection of a gas flow portion directed towards the leading edge.
Patent GB-2508282-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and Indicating System for Resource Usage
Inventor: MCCORKINDALE KENNETH HUGH
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2013-10-04
Abstract: Consumption of resources such as electricity, water and gas, is monitored for consecutive periods of time e.g. 12 hours or 24 hours, segmented into smaller subdivisions e.g. 20 minutes. Expected usage of the resources during each segment is input or calculated and compared with the actual usage in real time to provide a consumption indicator. A user interface is provided to display the consumption indicator for each segment of time. The user interface (24, Figure 1) may be connected to the monitoring system by transceivers (18, 20, Figure 1). The user interface may be a clock dial having bar indicators 30 each representing a 20 minute time segment. Each block 30 may have three LEDs in red, orange and green to provide a traffic light output, green indicating efficient resource usage in line with expected levels, orange signifying slightly higher usage and red indicating very high and uneconomic resource usage. A single combined output for use of electricity, gas and water may be provided or a single resource may be independently displayed. Accurate and relevant indication of resource usage can be displayed at any given time.
Patent GB-2504407-A (GB)
Title: Body adhering absorbent article comprising a body facing surface having two regions, a different adhesive formulation being applied to each region
Inventor: KRAUTKRAMER CANDACE DYAN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: A feminine care absorbent article comprises an absorbent structure 321 that is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily discharged fluids. A shell 314 supports the absorbent structure 321 at the vaginal region and has an adhesive 344 on its body-facing surface for adhering the shell 314 directly to the wearer's body. The body facing surface has a first region with a first adhesive formulation and a second region with a second, different adhesive formulation. Other disclosed absorbent articles comprise: a body facing surface comprising an adhesive with a pattern and a visual cue associated with the adhesive; a body facing adhesive with a non-uniform adhesive pattern; a body facing surface with at least a portion that is adhesive free; and a body facing surface where adhesive is applied to first and second areas of the body facing surface to provide first and second adhesive strengths
Patent GB-2522255-A (GB)
Title: An insulating apparatus
Inventor: BURTON WILLIAM
IPC: B60R13/08
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: The insulation apparatus comprises: a fire reflecting coating 110 formed on a first surface of a fire resistant layer 105; an intumescent layer 115 formed on the opposite surface of the fire resistant layer 105; a sound abatement layer 125 formed over the intumescent layer 115; and means for attaching the apparatus to an object, formed over the sound abatement layer. The preferred insulation apparatus also includes non-woven, insulating, sound abating and fire protecting layers 120, 130; the inner of which separates the intumescent layer 115 from the noise reducing layer 125; the outer of which, 130, separates the acoustic layer 125 from a polyurethane coated (to aid adhesion) woven fabric 135. The preferred fire resistant layer 105 comprises woven mineral (for example, basalt) fibres. The preferred reflective coating 110 comprises a polymer (for example, silicone) containing reflective (for example, micronised Aluminium) material. The preferred intumescing layer contains intercalated graphite (in, for example, a polymeric binder). The preferred acoustic membrane 125 comprises heavy salt. The apparatus is formed into a plurality of pockets that are preferably sewn or buttoned up. The apparatus is used around the engine of a passenger vehicle.
Patent GB-2508115-A (GB)
Title: Generating audio signatures and providing an indication of lip sync delay
Inventor: CARRIERES PASCAL
IPC: G10L25/00
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: A method for generating an audio signature, representing audio signal content, comprises: performing first filtering 204 of a received audio signal, providing a first filtered audio signal; performing second audio signal filtering 206, providing a second filtered audio signal; comparing 208 the first to the second filtered audio signal; and assigning 210 a value depending on the comparison, generating the audio signature representing the content. Also claimed is an apparatus (Figure 5) providing a lip sync indication, comprising: a first signature extraction unit, receiving first audio and first video signals, providing a first video and first audio signature signals; a second extraction unit receiving second audio and second video signals, providing second video and audio signature signals; and a signature analysis unit receiving the various first and second video and audio signature signals. The first and second video signature signals are correlated to provide a video delay; further, the first with the second audio signature signal are correlated to provide an audio delay. The signature analysis unit further compares the audio and video delays and provides a lip sync indication if audio delay is different from video delay.
Patent GB-2523837-A (GB)
Title: Surfactant mixing
Inventor: CROSSLEY MARTIN
IPC: B01F7/18
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A batch method of diluting a foaming surfactant is carried out in a machine having a mixing vessel 2, an anchor mixer having an anchor paddle 10 in the base of the vessel and upper mixing blades 12 for promoting downward axial mixing with both driven by a first axial shaft 4, and a high shear mixing element 20 mounted in the vessel between the anchor paddle and upper mixing blades and driven by a second axial shaft 6 in the opposite direction to the first shaft wherein the vessel is charged with concentrated surfactant and water, and the anchor mixer started slowly and brought up to speed before the high shear mixing element is started so that the anchor mixer rotates in the opposite direction to the high shear mixer, and the temperature is maintained between 34-45Â°C. The arrangement of contra-rotating mixers suppresses/minimises foam creation.
Patent GB-2526089-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft fuel cap
Inventor: EDMOND GEORGE
IPC: B64D37/14
Filed: 2014-05-12
Abstract: An aircraft assembly having an aerodynamic surface, the assembly including a fuel tank having a refuel opening 60 within a recess 52 of the aerodynamic surface, and a hinged access door 70 having a closed position in which it encloses the recess and an open position in which the recess is accessible. The inner surface 76 of the access door 70 carries a fuel cap 80 integrated with the access door such that in the closed position, the fuel cap 80 covers the refuel opening 60 but in the open position the fuel cap is remote from the refuel opening to allow access to the refuel opening.
Patent GB-2526107-A (GB)
Title: A computing device input keyboard
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
IPC: H01H13/86
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: A computing device input keyboard comprises plural moveable keys 2 and a key pressure input mechanism and a layer 17 which is visible in use. The keyboard comprises at least one light source such as light emitting diodes 11 illuminating the edges of layer 17 and transmitting light through it. A portion of the layer periphery is arranged to illuminate through a section 3 of the keyboard periphery, that can include a frosted clear acrylic insert 9. Light can spread through the layer which can be transparent or translucent and be surface treated to direct light. The keyboard can also have wireless connectivity, an ambient light sensor, a rechargeable battery, a USB port, and a stand to elevate its rear. The illuminated section can be used to illuminate a desk space in front of the keyboard.
Patent GB-2512517-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling the movement of a closure
Inventor: PURSSEY NEIL KENNETH WILLIAMS
IPC: E05F1/00
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: A door closer comprises a biasing element 23 to bias the door to a closed position and a movable element that switches between first 9 (retaining) and second 9 (releasing) positions, thereby providing a bi-stable arrangement. A controller 12 controls the movement of the movable element. When a signal from a fire alarm or the like is detected by the receiver 26 the controller causes the movable element to move to the second position, releasing the door. The movable element may be held in the first or second positions by a permanent magnet, and the movement between the positions may be caused by counteracting the magnet force of the permanent magnet using an electromagnet. Springs may bias the movable element from one position to the other. The closer may include a radio receiver and an acoustic sensor. A fail safe device may be included to detect loss of power, tampering, battery removal and the like.
Patent GB-2527307-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment apparatus
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS HENRY
IPC: B26D7/12
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: A cutting machine such as a tobacco cutting machine (100 fig. 1) includes an adjustment apparatus 300 for adjusting the position of a diamond dresser 106 having a cutting face 107, the apparatus 300 comprising a position sensor 320 for determining the position of the diamond cutting face 107 and a device 322 arranged to adjust the position of the diamond 106, the position sensor 320 being arranged to communicate the position of the diamond cutting face 107 to the device 322 and the device 322 being arranged to adjust the position of the diamond 106 by a predetermined amount in response to the communication from the position sensor 320. The position sensor 320 may be a contactless sensor such as an air gauge, a laser or optical sensing apparatus mounted on an arm 324 so as to move between idle and sensing configurations. The diamond 106 may be housed within a static part of the machine and moved by a stepper motor 330 driving a worm 336 and wheel 338 which in turn drive a spiral machined rod thus forming a screw jack arrangement.
Patent GB-2528073-A (GB)
Title: Making diodes
Inventor: KE MAOLONG
IPC: H01L29/861
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A method of making a diode from a wafer 2 of semiconductor material having a front side 4 on which an anode 8 of the diode is formed and a back side 6 on which a cathode of the diode is formed. The method includes the steps of: irradiating the wafer 2 with electrons thereby to create recombination centers evenly distributed through the wafer 2; and laser annealing the wafer 2 from the back side 6 thereby to form a reÂ­gion in the wafer 2, adjacent to the back side 6, with an increased lifetime. The laser annealing may be performed for between 1 ns and 1 s and may be carried out with an energy density of 2 Jcm-2 The method may further include the steps of grinding the back surface of the wafer or forming a buffer layer, or localized lifetime killing or annealing or dopant implantation.
Patent GB-2517314-A (GB)
Title: Ink composition for manufacture of high resolution conducting patterns
Inventor: RAMAKRISHNAN ED S
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: Systems and methods of flexographically printing a pattern comprising a plurality of lines or a first antenna loop array on a first side of a substrate, wherein printing the first antenna loop array comprises using an ink and at least one flexomaster. The ink comprises an acrylic monomer resin and a catalyst which may be an organometallic acelate or oxolate at a concentration from 1 wt% - 20 wt %. The substrate may have one pattern on one surface of the substrate or may be printed as a double-sided substrate with at least one pattern on each side of the substrate. The ink is cured to dissociated the catalyst in the ink prior to electroless plating, this may be done using one curing process on each side, using one curing process in total, or by performing a partial cure on a first pattern and then curing the second pattern.
Patent GB-2521049-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and operation of a liquid flow circuit containing a chemical additive
Inventor: DAY PAUL
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2014-11-06
Abstract: A heat transfer system 10 comprises a liquid flow circuit 14 with a liquid containing a chemical additive flowing through one or more heat transfer devices 11, 12, 13 and a sensor 17 providing an output signal when liquid flows into the circuit 14. The system may be permanently connected to a supply 16 of liquid. The output signal of the sensor may be a function of the volume flow of liquid into the circuit and the system may include a display 19 showing the volume of liquid which has entered the circuit and may be resettable following the addition of liquid or chemical additive to the circuit. The sensor 17 and display 19 may be part of a monitoring device which also includes a data store. The sensor 17 may be in communication with a dosing device 18 to automatically introduce chemical additive to into the circuit in response to a signal from the monitoring device and an alarm may be generated when there is insufficient chemical additive to restore the required concentration in the circuit. The invention is intended for use with domestic central heating systems.
Patent GB-2517642-A (GB)
Title: Multi-element lens of controlling defocus and eye diopter and application thereof
Inventor: DAI MINGHUA
IPC: G02C7/06
Filed: 2012-06-27
Abstract: A multi-element lens of controlling defocus and eye diopter and an application thereof belong to the technical field of prevention and treatment glasses for myopia and hyperopia of eyes. One large unit convex lens (1) capable of generating large defocus is comprised. One small unit concave lens (2) capable of generating small defocus or focus through combination is combined on the lens of the large unit convex lens (1), or one small single lens (3) is separately provided on the large unit convex lens. When a human eye watches different distances through the lens, the central view region is in a small nearsightedness defocus or focus state, or a small farsightedness defocus or focus state, whereas the equatorial view region is always in a nearsightedness defocus state or farsightedness defocus state. Through the special influences of light on the view regions of human eyes, the growth of the ocular axis can be effectively controlled, which achieves the characteristics of good and fast prevention and treatment of myopia and hyperopia, and the use is convenient.
Patent GB-2535520-A (GB)
Title: Electronic baggage tag
Inventor: Lewis Freeman
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: A baggage tag 1 for attachment to the handle 20 of an item of baggage 30 comprises a housing for an electronic display screen 2 and a fastening 4, 6 for removably securing the housing to the handle so that the screen remains visible during handling of the luggage. By retaining the display screen facing outwards in this way only a single display screen is required. The luggage tag preferably has a projecting portion 8 on which a boss 6 forming part of the fastening is located. A strap 4 being the other part of the fastening has holes for engagement with the boss.
Patent GB-2528162-A (GB)
Title: A consumer unit for electrical power distribution
Inventor: WILLIS STEPHEN J
IPC: H02J9/00
Filed: 2015-05-11
Abstract: A consumer unit 1 for control of an electrical power system comprises a housing 10, a main isolation switch 12, a local circuit breaker 14 connected to the main isolation switch and an emergency lighting unit within the housing having a power input connected to the local circuit breaker and comprising a power supply unit with a backup battery to power the emergency lighting unit, a power connection detector connected to the power input, a light source powered by the battery, a control means to control the light source in response to an output from the power connection detector and self-test means configured to test the function of the light source under control of the control means.
Patent GB-2542150-A (GB)
Title: Cathode assembly for electrolytic cell suitable for the Hall-Héroult process
Inventor: Bernard Jonqua
IPC: C25C3/16
Filed: 2015-09-09
Abstract: A cathode assembly for electrolytic cell suitable for the Hall-Héroult process comprises a cathode body 1 made of a carbonaceous material, and at least one cathode bar 3 made of a first conductive material. The cathode bar 3 is fitted in a groove provided in said cathode body. At least one insert 5 made of a second conductive material, having a higher electrical conductivity than that of said first conductive material, is fitted in a slot or bore provided in said cathode bar 3. The assembly is characterised by, said insert 5 having at least one first so-called electrically conductive region and at least one second so-called electrically non-conductive region L5C, where the electrically conductive contact peripheral length of said insert with said cathode body and/or said cathode bar is superior in the first region than in the second region. The non-conductive region L5C can be formed by a local cross-sectional restriction of the insert 5 or by a local widening of the cross section of the slot or bore of the cathode bar 3. Also claimed is a process for making the cathode assembly; an electrolytic cell for the production of aluminium including the cathode assembly and a process for making aluminium including the cathode assembly.
Patent GB-2544770-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of connecting a water supply pipe to fitting
Inventor: DANIEL GRIFFITHS
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2015-11-25
Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus 100 for connecting a water supply pipe 104a, 104b extending from a support surface (102, Fig. 4) to a fitting 110. The apparatus comprises a support member 106 adapted to be secured to the support surface, such that the water supply pipe extends through an opening 112a, 112b in the support element. The support member comprises an engagement means engaging with the water supply pipe, such that the water supply pipe is fixed relative to the support surface before the fitting is connected to the water supply pipe. The device also comprises a connector 108 arranged to sealably connect the water supply pipe and the fitting. The engagement means may comprise first and second flexible clamps (122a, 122b, Fig. 2b). The sealing means (144, 148, Fig. 3) may comprise an elastomeric O-ring. A method for fitting the apparatus is also provided.
Patent GB-2533490-A (GB)
Title: Thermally broken truss
Inventor: JOHN CHRISTOPHER HOLT
IPC: E04C3/08
Filed: 2015-12-29
Abstract: The truss 10 comprises first and second elongate outer support members 12, 14 with first and second elongate intermediate support members 16, 18 interposed between them, connecting members 20, 22 interconnecting the outer and intermediate members, and a thermally insulative fastener 24 spacing and fastening the intermediate support members and providing a thermal break between them. There may be a reinforcing metal strap or collar 26 which encircles the fastener and the intermediate members. The fastener may be polystyrene, polyurethane, polyamide or adhesive. The first outer and intermediate members may be offset from the second. Also claimed is a structural building panel comprising at least one insulation member and strapping member, and at least two of the trusses. Also claimed is a truss comprising at least two modular units, each unit including support members defining longitudinal edge portions, a connecting member, a thermally insulative fastener, and a reinforcement element.
Patent GB-2548115-A (GB)
Title: Antenna array assembly
Inventor: PAUL CLARK
IPC: H01Q1/52
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: An antenna array assembly has first and second antennas, the antennas respectively having radiator elements (such as patch radiators) 3a and 3b which are parallel to ground plates 2a and 2b. An elongate isolator bar 1b is placed between the ground plates. The isolator has a T-shaped cross section consisting of a support bar (vertical part of isolator) and a cross piece (horizontal part). The cross piece of the isolator has a width in the cross-section of at least a quarter of a wavelength at an operating frequency of the antenna array, providing thus radio frequency isolation between the first and second antenna elements. Further radiator elements 3c-3f may form a linear array. Further isolator bars 1a and 1c may be provided. The isolator bars may be manufactured from metal such as aluminium or from a non-conductive material (such as plastic) having a conductive coating (such as copper). The assembly may further include a rectangular block of radiation absorbent material on the cross piece possibly formed of polyurethane foam and carbon. The assembly may be part of a radio terminal .