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Patent GB-2485862-A (GB)
Title: Preparation process of L-arginine-alpha-ketoglutarate by direct crystallisation from fermentation broth
Inventor: LI SHAOPING
IPC: C12P7/50
Filed: 2011-04-11
Abstract: A method of preparing L-arginine-alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG) is disclosed comprising adding L-arginine and Î±-ketoglutarate which are obtained as fermentation products from microbes, the method further comprising concentration in a vacuum, crystallisation, dissolution discolouration, re-crystallisation and crystal drying.
Patent GB-2483992-A (GB)
Title: Quick Release Clamp For Vibrating Tool
Inventor: ZHOU HONGTAO
IPC: B24B23/03
Filed: 2011-09-21
Abstract: A quick release clamp for a vibrating working tool 12 comprises a mandrel 11, a fastening member 13 clamping the tool to the mandrel and having a shaft (32, Figure 3) inserted into the mandrel, a clamp 15 having teeth selectively engaging teeth on the shaft end, the clamp being axially moveable with respect to the mandrel. The shaft may be shaped so as to be non-rotatable with respect to mandrel. The toothed portions 41 may be separated by flat portions 42, relative rotation of the shaft and clamp disengaging the teeth. Additional clamping force may be provided by a spring 9. The clamp may be non-rotatably received in a housing 16, non-rotatably connected to a thrust element 6, cam 4 and handle 1, rotation of the handle causing rotation of the clamp into the release position and, by means of the cam acting on blocking pins 3, downward movement of the housing 16, compressing spring 9 to relieve the clamping force. The clamping component may be floatingly mounted in the housing 6 by means of springs 43. Rubber washer 52 may prevent the fastening member falling out of the mandrel in the release position.
Patent GB-2499233-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically located light fixture using inductive through-surface coupling
Inventor: TYSON STEVEN
IPC: F21V21/096
Filed: 2012-02-09
Abstract: The light fixture comprises a first assembly which includes induction coils 5, electronic components 3 and permanent magnets 6, and is arranged to be installed on one side of an insulating panel, such as a ceiling. The fixture has a second assembly which is installed on the opposite side of the panel, and includes induction coils 7, electronic control components 9, and permanent magnets 8. A lamp and optics 10 are connected to the second assembly. The permanent magnets align and hold the two assemblies together. The light fixture can be installed without drilling holes through the panel, and without connecting cables between the power source on one side of the panel and the lighting components on the other side of the panel.
Patent GB-2488403-A (GB)
Title: Bound block of detachable sheets
Inventor: EDWARDS ROBERT
IPC: B42B5/06
Filed: 2012-02-09
Abstract: A bound block 30 of detachable sheets includes a plurality of individual sheets 32, the edges of which are aligned. The individual sheets 32 are bound to a binding sheet 12, which is furnished with an adhesive 14. The butt-edges of the individual sheets 32 are adherent to the binding sheet 12, forming the block 30. A bracket 50 is introduced onto the bound block 30, effectively restricting the bound block 30 from over-opening. There is also provided a method of binding sheets wherein excessive portions of the binding sheet 12 are cut-off after the sheets 32 have been adhered to the binding sheet 12. The bracket 50 is introduced after the excessive portions of the binding sheet 12 have been removed (see figs. 4A-4D).
Patent GB-2491504-A (GB)
Title: Sports equipment image viewer
Inventor: ZIYAD KARIM J
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 2010-12-23
Abstract: A sports equipment image viewer includes an article of sports equipment and an image viewer. The article of sports equipment has a cavity. The image viewer is inserted into the cavity, and includes an image. As such, the image is inside the article of sports equipment.
Patent GB-2495576-A (GB)
Title: Fluid delivery device having a cocking and trigger-releasing mechanism
Inventor: ALLSOP PAUL
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: A fluid delivery device 1 for discharging fluid comprises a housing, a piston pump 20, 21, 22 operable to discharge fluid, a biasing mechanism 5 which operates on the piston pump, and a button trigger 100, wherein the biasing mechanism comprises flexible catch members 103 and can be cocked so that the flexible catches / hooks engage the housing (see flange 95), and wherein the button trigger comprises an obstructer 114 to prevent decoupling of the catch members, wherein when the trigger button is pushed in, it releases the catch members allowing the biasing mechanism to act on the piston pump. The button is provided on the base of the device, and preferably has an enlarged head 114 on a stalk 113. Pushing the button aligns the thin stalk with the catch hooks which allows them to flex free and to release the loaded spring. Preferably the device is a single-use single-dose nasal spray.
Patent GB-2506594-A (GB)
Title: Obtaining image coding quantization offsets based on images and temporal layers
Inventor: LEANNEC FABRICE LE
IPC: H04N19/124
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A method of video encoding, for video divided into image groups comprising plural temporal layers, comprises: obtaining a set of quantization offsets to be applied to an image group, a different quantization offset being obtained for at least two images belonging to the same temporal layer; and determining a quantization parameter (QP) for image encoding based on the obtained quantization set. Alternatively, a related method is also disclosed wherein a same quantization offset is obtained for at least two images belonging to different temporal layers. Thus, the quantization offset is determined not only based on the level of the temporal layer an image belongs to but also based on the quality of the reference image used for predictive encoding. Offsets may be related to the number of images using an image as a reference image for temporal prediction, the temporal distance of an image to its reference image having the lowest quantization offset, or the value of a quantization parameter applied to the reference image. Accordingly, a better rate distortion (RD) performance in a scalable video coding (SVC) scheme is obtained.
Patent GB-2499865-A (GB)
Title: Method and Devices for Encoding/Decoding an Enhancement Layer Intra Image in a Scalable Video Bit-stream
Inventor: LEANNEC FABRICE LE
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: The invention relates to scalable video coding (SVC) in particular to SVC that would extend the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard. The encoding method comprises encoding a base layer and an enhancement layer, including encoding an enhancement original INTRA image using intra-frame prediction only. A residual image (that is the difference between the enhancement original INTRA image and a decoded corresponding encoded base image in the base layer) is first obtained. This residual image comprises blocks of pixels, each block having a type. Pixel values for a block are transformed into a set of coefficients each having a coefficient type and an initial coefficient encoding merit determined for each coefficient type. Coefficients are then selected based, for each coefficient, on the corresponding initial coefficient encoding merit and on a predetermined block merit. The selected coefficients are then quantized into quantized symbols and then encoded. Further methods are also disclosed that give variation in the manner in which the enhancement layer is encoded. Broadly equivalent decoding methods/devices are also disclosed
Patent GB-2506908-A (GB)
Title: Noise cancellation with phase comparison and phase shifting of the ANC signal for improved noise attenuation
Inventor: CLEMOW RICHARD
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2012-10-12
Abstract: Applying active noise cancellation (ANC) signal to a loudspeaker, generated using a feedforward filter 128 comprising a high-pass filter (HPF) 132 with an adjustable cut-off frequency and applied controllable gain, to partially cancel an ambient noise signal 110, generating an error signal representing unwanted sound in the loudspeaker region 114, and comparing ambience noise signal phase with error signal phase, controlling said gain based on phase comparison 148, and taking account of a phase shift introduced by the high pass filter during comparison. Phase shift introduced by the high pass filter may be added to the ambient noise signal, subtracted from the error signal phase, before comparison, or a phase difference comparison threshold may be adjusted. Comparison may consider a phase difference uncorrected by the feedforward filter. Cut-off frequency may be adjusted based on the ambient noise including wind noise, or if the ANC signal, when combined with wanted sound signal, will overdrive the speaker. Phase comparison may be in each of a plurality of analysis frequency bands. The system may be built in earphones, headphones or a handset.
Patent GB-2500455-A (GB)
Title: Triggering data windows based on number of exceptions
Inventor: SANTOSUOSSO JOHN M
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2013-01-10
Abstract: A system for processing data, e.g. stream computing applications, includes at least two compute nodes (130), each compute node comprising at least one computer processor 205, wherein the at least two compute nodes are configured to host at least one of a plurality of operators 240 that process streaming data tuples 265. The plurality of operators establish an operator graph, the operator graph defining at least one execution path in which a first operator of the plurality of operators is configured to receive data tuples from at least one upstream operator and transmit data tuples to at least one downstream operator. A window activator 255 is configured to determine a current number (or rate) of exceptions occurring while the upstream operator performs an operation based on at least one of the streaming data tuples and trigger a data window in at least one operator of the plurality of operators different from the upstream operator based on the number of exceptions, wherein the data window comprising a plurality of data tuples. Storage 230 contains a buffer 260 which stores data tuples 265. In other embodiments, window activator 255 may consider the rate at which tuples are received.
Patent GB-2495876-A (GB)
Title: Crystal reference oscillator for navigation applications
Inventor: ROKOS GEORGE HEDLEY STORM
IPC: H03B5/32
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: A resonator-controlled oscillator arrangement comprises a resonator-controlled oscillator of which the operating frequency is adjustable and a control circuit for setting the operating frequency of the oscillator. The control circuit is operative to set the operating frequency in dependence upon prevailing ambient conditions. The control circuit has a control input for initiating a set-up procedure during which the operating frequency of the oscillator is set to a value remote from any resonance frequency of a coupled mode that would cause an activity dip.
Patent GB-2508676-A (GB)
Title: Integrated Ballast Weight and Power Wash Unit
Inventor: MCAREAVY ADRIAN
IPC: B62D37/04
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: The Integrated Ballast Weight and Power Wash Unit 1 is an agricultural ballast weight that is integrated with a power washing system. The unit 1 which can be filled with water to add more ballast allows the agricultural vehicle 10, to counter balance the added weight of agricultural equipment 11 and 26 that can be attached to the front or rear, of the agricultural vehicle 10. The power washing system and equipment is contained and concealed in a compartment 30 within the unit 1. As the unit 1 is self contained, carries its own water supply and receives its operating power from the agricultural vehicle 10 to which it is attached and allows the operator 9, to carry out power washing tasks in remote areas where power and water are not accessible.
Patent GB-2510188-A (GB)
Title: Estimating noise covariance from signal covariance for use in PBCH intercell interference cancellation in systems with two interfering cells
Inventor: MAJONEN KARI TAPIO
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: Signals including a PBCH (Physical Broadcast CHannel) are received from a wanted cell basestation and two interfering cell basestations. An estimate of the system noise covariance is derived from the signal covariance. The noise covariance estimate is used in the reduction of interference from the two interfering cells during recovery of the wanted PBCH. The cells may be heterogeneous (eg. a mixture of macro, pico and femto cells).
Patent GB-2510434-A (GB)
Title: Pulse width measuring method for use in e.g. a tyre monitor
Inventor: SANCTIS GIOVANNI DE
IPC: B60C23/06
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: A signal comprising a time series of pulses, e.g. produced by a sensor in a rotating vehicle tyre, is transformed into the frequency domain (705) and the frequency of the first minimum in the frequency domain signal is measured (707). The frequency of the first minimum is then inverted to give a measure of the pulse width (711). The signal may be sampled and transformed into the frequency domain by a Fourier transform or a filter bank implementing a Goertzel algorithm. The minimum frequency in the frequency domain may be found by interpolation between samples (709). A single pulse in the time series may be identified and gated before processing (703). The signal may be obtained from a shock sensor mounted on an inner wall of a tyre producing pulses every time the sensor strikes the road. In this case, the pulse width represents the size of the tyre footprint and therefore the load or pressure on the tyre.
Patent GB-2513545-A (GB)
Title: Fragment containment assembly and method for adding a fragment containment assembly to a turbine
Inventor: SWENSON KENDALL ROGER
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 2011-05-26
Abstract: A fragment containment assembly (102) for a turbine (100) is provided. The fragment containment assembly includes a plurality of bands (130) disposed around a shroud (110) of the turbine and positioned such that the shroud i s disposed between blades (108) of the turbine and the bands along radial directions outwardly extending from a shaft of the turbine. The bands include a material having a first modulus of toughness parameter that is greater than a second modulus of toughness parameter of the shroud at temperatures of at least 260 degrees Celsius. The bands are disposed around the shroud to prevent debris of the turbine from being released outside of the bands along the radial directions caused by failure of the turbine.
Patent GB-2496795-A (GB)
Title: A combination pharmaceutical composition and methods of treating diseases or conditions associated with the cardiovascular system
Inventor: SERGEEVA SVETLANA ALEXANDROVNA
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: The present application provides a pharmaceutical composition for administration to a patient suffering from at least one symptom of a cardiovascular condition, the composition comprising a) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to angiotensin II AT1 receptor, and b) an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to endothelial NO- synthase.
Patent GB-2499733-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a preferred media routing path from a plurality of paths on the basis of a media quality test procedure for a given media routing path
Inventor: TAYLOR MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/725
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A method of routing a call involving a call party in a telecommunications network via a selected media routing path of a plurality of different media routing paths is provided. The media routing paths arc for communicating media data to and/or from at least one communication device associated with the call party. A call control system in the telecommunications network receives data derived from a media quality test procedure for a given media routing path. The media quality test procedure includes media test data being communicated via the given media routing path and the media test data being analysed. The call control system selects a preferred media routing path from the plurality of media routing paths for communicating media data associated with the call to and/or from one or more of the at least one communication devices associated with the call party on the basis of at least the received data.
Patent GB-2514768-A (GB)
Title: Exercise toy
Inventor: MUIR SARAH REBECCA
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: A character based soft toy that focuses on helping children stretch. The soft toy has resistance bands inside it, running down the arms and legs. The soft toy is able to be worn by children. The toy can attach to the child by a strap to go around waist, gloves to go on their hands and elastic feet straps. Both gloves and feet straps may be detachable.
Patent GB-2518403-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible Air Freight Container
Inventor: JARRETT JAMES
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: Air freight container 1 having first 3 and second 4 housings conjoined to form cargo storage space. Releasably attachable / separable for dismantling, each housing 3, 4 being a single piece / integral piece defining multiple container sides (e.g. base, top, front, rear, left, and right sides). Housings 3, 4, may be moulded of synthetic plastic and shaped with a draft angle for nesting / stacking with other first / second housings respectively. Third piece 2, possibly single piece synthetic plastic with twin layer internal structural support, may define the base or top, and may be releasably connected to housings 3, 4. Container 1 may be narrower at base than top, and have inwardly extending wall and shelf. One of housings 3, 4 may sit partially within the other, and may be fastened from the inside. Walls may be profiled / corrugated to increase strength.
Patent GB-2518676-A (GB)
Title: Telematics system and associated method
Inventor: DOBRA THOMAS
IPC: G01P21/00
Filed: 2013-09-28
Abstract: There is provided a telematics system wherein a data processor (16) is configured to: calculate a first rotation to isolate horizontal components of orientation data obtained from a three-axis accelerometer (14); calculate a second rotation of the orientation data dependent on acceleration data obtained from the velocity measuring device (12); and to perform the first and second rotations on the orientation data to calibrate the orientation of the accelerometer (14) relative to a vehicle (10) on which the accelerometer (14) is mounted. Processor (16) is configured to identify a first value representative of a first angle of orientation of the accelerometer (14) relative to a first axis and a second value representative of a second angle of orientation of the accelerometer (14) relative to a second axis, the first axis being orthogonal to the is second axis, and to use the first value and the second value to calculate the first rotation. An associated method of calibrating the orientation of accelerometer (14) is also provided.
Patent GB-2508295-A (GB)
Title: Optical Imaging Device
Inventor: THOMAS MARTIN
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: An optical imaging device (10, figure 1) for splitting an initial image into images with different optical characteristics. The optical imaging device consists of more than one, plural beamsplitters 16, 26, 28 and at least first 20, 20 and second 34, 38, 46, 48 reflective means arranged to create multiple images adjustably separable in two orthogonal directions, characterised in that the first reflective means is rotatable about a first axis 24 and the second reflective means is rotatable about a second axis 56, the second axis 56 orthogonal to the first axis 24. The beamsplitters 16, 26, 28 are located in a first optical plane 31 to create optical pathways perpendicular to the first plane which are directed to a second optical plane 31, which is separate from the first plane. Each reflective means 20, 20, 34, 38, 46, 48 can be moved translationally relative to its rotational axis. The reflective means consists of a pair of reflectors, with each reflector being positioned on either side of the rotational axis. Each reflector can be moved laterally relative to its rotational axis, whilst remaining at the same distance from the latter.
Patent GB-2522175-A (GB)
Title: Display system
Inventor: GERETS PETER
IPC: G02F1/1677
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: The invention pertains to a display system comprising: a display device having an active display area, an image forming device 5, and an electronic driving system 4 for driving the image forming device; a light source 10 to illuminate a representative part of the display device; and an optical sensor unit comprising an optical aperture and at least one photo-sensor 11, arranged to make optical measurements from the light reflected by said representative part generate optical measurement signals therefrom. The light source and the light sensor unit are on one side of the display device and are permanently integrated with the display device. The invention also pertains to a method of producing such a display system, and a display device having a flexible second substrate. The representative part may be located on a different side of the display device to the display area. The optical measurements may be used to determine correction factors to be applied to image signals, possibly to calibrate the display.
Patent GB-2505348-A (GB)
Title: High-tension steel sheet with alloyed deposit formed by hot-dip galvanization and having excellent adhesion, and process for producing same
Inventor: CHIDA MINORU
IPC: C23C2/06
Filed: 2011-04-20
Abstract: A high-tension steel sheet with an alloyed deposit formed by hot-dip galvanization and having satisfactory adhesion is provided in which the alloyed deposit formed by hot-dip galvanization does not peel off the base steel sheet even when the galvanized high-tension steel sheet is subjected to processing accompanied by sliding. Also provided is a process for producing the galvanized high-tension steel sheet. The high-tension steel sheet with an alloyed deposit formed by hot-dip galvanization comprises a base steel sheet and, formed on the surface thereof, an alloyed deposit formed by hot-dip galvanization, wherein the base steel sheet contains Si in an amount of 0.04-2.5%. When the alloyed deposit formed by hot-dip galvanization is removed by dissolution with an acid and a plurality of areas in the exposed surface of the base steel sheet are examined for surface roughness with a laser microscope, then 60% or more of all the examined areas each have an arithmetic mean slope (R   a) of 23.0Âºor above and a root mean square slope (R   q) of 29.0Âº or above.
Patent GB-2512440-A (GB)
Title: Driver assistance system
Inventor: SCHMID DIRK
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: According to the invention a driver assistance system for assisting a driver of a vehicle 1 is proposed, having at least one sensor group 5, 60, 70, which comprises at least one first ultrasonic sensor 10, 10' of a first type and at least one second ultrasonic sensor 20, 20' of a second type. The ultrasonic sensors are disposed in such a way that they have at least partially overlapping sensing ranges 12, 22. According to the invention the ultrasonic sensors of the first type are configured to sense a short range and the ultrasonic sensors of the second type are configured to sense a long range. A control unit 50 drivers the sensors and evaluates the echo signals, which are combined to produce a continuous and gap-free sensing range. The groups of sensors can be placed at both the front and rear of the vehicle. The short range sensors can have a lower sensitivity than the long range sensors, and can be operated at a different frequency. Alternatively the signals can be emitted separately from one another in respect of time.