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Patent GB-2577701-A (GB)
Title: A securement device
Inventor: CORDELIA LOUISE BENJAMIN
IPC: A41F11/16
Filed: 2018-10-02
Abstract: A securement device for a user's leg, comprising an elongate body 100 having two faces 1, 2 and two discontinuous ends 40, wherein the body is a wide band and each end comprises plural end tabs 11, 12, 21, 22 extending from the body to form a closure mechanism. The body may be formed of an elastomeric material, and the tabs may be provided on inelastic panels. Preferably, there are two panels extending parallel to each other. The device preferably closes using hook-and-loop material, which more preferably alternates between tabs. The device may be reversible, with the faces having different material properties.
Patent GB-2577754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to built-up walls
Inventor: PETER BRAYBROOK
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2018-10-01
Abstract: Built-up walls include a built-up-wall attachment assembly comprising a cladding support element to attaching to cladding and an elongate mounting member. The cladding support element and the elongate mounting member are connected by a male engagement element on one part fitting into a female element on the other. The male engagement element being angularly offset, or tilted relative to the female element so that there is positive engagement between the two to limit rattling. Uniformly dimensioned cladding panels are provided by fitting first and second locators at a predetermined spacing from each other to cladding elements, providing a cladding support element with third and fourth locators corresponding to the first and second locators and mounting the cladding element to the cladding support by aligning the locators.
Patent GB-2576959-A (GB)
Title: The smart reminder system for a storage container
Inventor: ZEBIN GUO
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2018-11-09
Abstract: A SMART reminder system for a storage container 100 comprises a label containing a QR code 11 that is located on the container and contains information for identifying the container, and a mobile device for reading the QR code and record a reminder associated with the QR code. The mobile phone has an app that reads the QR code thereby identifying the container and can record or read a reminder associated with the QR code. Preferably the app provides daily management information and recommendations/suggestions relating to the contents of the containers. When the containers contain food, the app provides reminders before the food due date has passed, by providing reminders at regular intervals to remind the user to eat the rest of the food in time; and may remind users when to eat. The QR code may also be associated with instructions, nutritional information and recipes. The reminder system may remind a user when to take medicine and what dose to take, when the container stores medicines. The reminder may be voice reminder sent to a SMART speaker. The QR code may be on a tag or printed, depending on the type of storage container that is being used.
Patent GB-2579800-A (GB)
Title: Resilient wound dressing
Inventor: Brian John Hamerslagh
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: A resilient wound dressing comprising an absorbent layer 8 comprising a non-woven resilient sheet of elastomeric material 8b bonded to a non-woven absorbent material 8a, an elastomeric backing layer 10, and an elastomeric adhesive layer 9 located between the absorbent layer 8 and the backing layer 10 to adhere the absorbent layer 8 to the backing layer 10. The non-woven resilient 8b sheet may comprises melt blown polymer web comprising polyurethane fibres. The non-woven absorbent material 8a may be needled felt. The elastomeric backing layer 10 may be a perforated polyurethane film. The dressing may include a further elastomeric adhesive layer 11. The elastomeric adhesive layers 9,11 may comprise hydrocolloid comprising sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polysaccharides, and pectin. In another aspect a manufacturing method using a pre-expanded state and needle bonding is described. In another aspect the dressing exhibits a fluted configuration and flattened configuration.
Patent GB-2581321-A (GB)
Title: System and method for reusable digital video templates incorporating cumulative sequential iteration technique in music education
Inventor: JOHN ERIC LEWIS
IPC: G09B15/04
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of presenting a media file enabling a user to emulate musical content therein. The media file comprises a plurality of segments, each segment representing a demonstration of at least part of a musical phrase comprising one or more musical notes of a piece of music. The method comprises presenting a first segment of the plurality of segments for emulation by the user. The method further comprises subsequently presenting the first segment followed by a second segment of the plurality of segments. The method then involves subsequently presenting the previously presented segments followed by additional segments until all of the plurality of segments have been presented for emulation by the user. The presentation may provide audio or video, and may also include an audible metronome or backing track. A method of generating an output media file from an input media file is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2582826-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic sensor
Inventor: NICK KEMP
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 2019-04-05
Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor 1 for guided wave testing, comprising a flexible circuit board 2, an array of piezoelectric elements 10 on the board and an array of permanent magnets 16 with the piezoelectric elements between them and the board. These magnets may be used to adhere the sensor to the ferromagnetic test object such as a pipe / wind turbine pillar / lamp post. The piezoelectric elements may be shear polarized and/or arranged in two rows 11 where each row may be polarized parallel or anti-parallel to each other. The piezoelectric elements may be lead zirconate titanate and/or a cuboid and/or has an orientation-identifying feature which may be a chamfered corner. The circuit board may comprise an insulated substrate, which may be PEEK, polyester or polymide. The permanent magnets may be a rare earth metal and/or cuboid and/or have a notch for accommodating piezoelectric elements. There may be an overmould 23 encapsulating the board, piezoelectric and magnetic elements. A plurality of sensors may make up a transducer array ring (Fig 13, 31).
Patent GB-2583752-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for power supply control
Inventor: PASCAL LAGRANGE
IPC: H04L12/10
Filed: 2019-05-09
Abstract: A method and controller for controlling powering of a Powered Device (PD), the controller comprising a first connection for receiving voltage and data from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and a second connection for supplying voltage to power the PD. The method comprising, when the controller is powered up after receiving voltage through the first connection: determining power requirements of the PD; and checking fulfilment of a powering condition for the PD, the powering condition is based on power requirements of the PD and of other PDs, if any, sharing a same power budget from the PSE with the PD; wherein supplying voltage over the second connection for powering the PD is performed only if the powering condition is fulfilled. Suitable for power over cable systems, such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Power over Coax (PoC), where the PSE is a device such as a network switch capable of providing (sourcing) power over a network cable. A plurality of PDs are interconnected by a cable segment and powered by a single PSE port, wherein the plurality of PDs share a same power budget from said PSE. Exchange of data is compliant with HomePlugRTM AV specifications.
Patent GB-2592845-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen appliance, decorative article therefor, and method of manufacturing a decorative surface
Inventor: ROB SPENCER
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2019-06-10
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorative surface comprises coating a substrate with an opaque coating 210 using a vapour deposition process, preferably physical vapour deposition, and etching the coating to expose the substrate selectively 220. The coating may be metallic and may comprise aluminium. Etching may be performed using a laser. A base coating is preferably applied to the substrate prior to application of the opaque coating. A lacquer may be applied to the coating prior to etching and a protective, ultraviolet-resistant coating may be applied to the decorative surface following etching. A decorative article comprises a substrate having an opaque coating 210 exposing the substrate selectively 220 to form a decorative pattern. The article is preferably a component for a kitchen appliance, such as a mixer, and is most preferably a control knob 200 comprising a protective collar 230. The control knob may comprise an enclosed light source, such that light is visible via the pattern. The light source may convey information relating to the condition of the appliance.
Patent GB-2580448-A (GB)
Title: Wall connectors and switches
Inventor: NEIL ROSEN
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: A wall connector front-panel 14 includes timing means 30 to limit how long power is supplied, and may include multiple buttons (32, Fig 4) for selecting respective different time periods and lights (34, Fig 4) indicating which button is selected and progress through the selected period. The timing means and an on-off-control (301, Fig 4) may be remotely-operable. The front-panel may comprise, at the free end of one or more retractable cables, a plurality of disconnectable-connection means for respective external devices, e.g, a multiport USB hub (164, Fig 5) or two or more retractable cables (Fig 6). The front-panel may comprise a PLC-adapter, microphone, speaker, CCTV-camera, light-detector, movement-detector, control-signal-receiver and non-terminal connecting means for connecting it through the patress to a power source. A support member fixed to the patress carries terminal means for wiring entering the patress and non-terminal connection means to connect to the front-panel. A wall-switch patress front-panel comprises non-terminal connecting means. A system comprises a wall-connector patress and multiple different interchangeable front-panels for the patress. A room, building or ship comprises multiple wall-connectors each comprising a patress with a replaceable front-panel, the front-panels being different from one another.
Patent GB-2586160-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for compressing stacks of articles
Inventor: PHILIP PAYNE
IPC: B65G15/16
Filed: 2019-08-08
Abstract: Two opposed endless conveyor belts 100, 200 coextend either side of a product path and diverge at their outfeed 3 downstream end. Ideally the angle β of divergence is 5°-15°. One belt may be adjustable to vary the angle. The belts may converge α at the infeed 1 upstream region and be adjustable between 5° and 20° there. Between 2 the infeed and outfeed regions the belts can be parallel or gently converge. The spacing between the belts can vary between 5mm and 50mm. The belts can be driven around pulleys 102, 202. Three sequential opposed pairs of pulleys d, e, f can impose a compressive force in the intermediate region 2. The end pulleys d, f in the sequence can have a larger diameter than intermediate pulleys e and the belt can wrap around them by an angle of less than 60°. The infeed and outfeed sections can also have multiple sequential pulley pairs a, b, c, d and f, g. The angles and gap sizes between the belts can be independently variable. One belt can extend generally horizontally and the other can be above it only being horizontal in the intermediate section. The infeed and outfeed regions can each be longer than the intermediate compression region. The belts can compress a stack of articles.
Patent GB-2586233-A (GB)
Title: A reverse powered wireless distribution point
Inventor: ANVAR TURMANOV
IPC: H04W52/30
Filed: 2019-08-09
Abstract: Described is a distribution point unit, DPU, 108 having a wireless backhaul connection, such as a 4G or 5G cellular connection. The distribution point unit is reverse powered electrically by connected subscriber lines 104 (Reverse Power Feeding, RPF) from Customer Premises Equipment, CPE, 106. The radio configuration (number of antennas, frequencies, etc) used by the wireless backhaul connection is switched according to the power available from the subscriber lines (306, figure 3). Changes to the available power can trigger a switch to a new radio configuration (314). Higher capacities (data rates) can be achieved with higher power radio configurations, which can be switched over to if the available power is sufficient (318). Similarly, when the available power drops (312), a switch can be made to an appropriate lower powered radio configuration. The distribution point unit may further comprises a wired backhaul connection, and the determined power available for the wireless backhaul connection is reduced by the power required by the wired backhaul connection.
Patent GB-2580734-A (GB)
Title: Composite part compaction device
Inventor: ALLEN JAMES HALBRITTER
IPC: B29L31/30
Filed: 2019-09-06
Abstract: A method for compacting laminates 520 placed on a surface of a forming tool 510 includes disposing a compaction device 100 over the laminate, gripping the compaction device to the forming tool, compacting the laminate with a pressure foot 200 of the compaction device, and removing the compaction device from the forming tool. An apparatus for compacting a laminate comprises a body housing an actuatable ram 350 that applies compressive forces; a pressure foot mechanically coupled with the ram including a flexible material dimensioned to cover the laminate whilst applying compressive forces, a gripping device that applies gripping forces between the apparatus and the forming tool and a controller that maintains a static equilibrium between the gripping forces and the compressive forces. Preferably, gripping is performed via magnetism by activating electromagnets 124 within the compaction device or forming tool. The system is capable of compacting small laminates without the use of a vacuum bag.
Patent GB-2588769-A (GB)
Title: Terminal fasteners for traction batteries
Inventor: ADAM MATTHEW BERGIN
IPC: H01M50/502
Filed: 2019-11-04
Abstract: A terminal fastener 40 for electrically connecting a battery terminal 28 associated with at least part of a traction battery to an electrical circuit of a vehicle is described. The terminal fastener comprising: a terminal engaging portion 42 configured to engage with the battery terminal 28; a tool receiving portion 44 configured to receive a tool to fasten the terminal engaging portion to the battery terminal; and insulation 45 configured to cover at least part of the terminal fastener 40. The traction battery comprises a number of battery cells which may be connected to a busbar (figure 6, 60) via mechanical and electrical connection.
Patent GB-2593447-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft systems and electrical connection apparatus
Inventor: JAMES BIRD
IPC: H01R35/04
Filed: 2020-03-11
Abstract: An electrical connection apparatus 10 suitable for providing an electrical connection between a first structure of an aircraft system and a second structure of an aircraft system, where the second structure is movable relative to the first structure. The electrical connection apparatus 10 comprises a female connector 14, and a male connector 12 at least partially housed within the female connector 14 such that telescoping motion is enabled between the male and female connectors 12 14. The male and female connectors 12 14 comprise respective electrical contacts (figure 3, 32) (figure 4, 56) that are contactable with one another. The male and female connectors 12 14 have respective constant radii of curvature (figure 2, R) along their respective lengths, and the constant radii of curvature share a common centre of curvature (figure 2, C). The first structure may be a fixed wing (figure 6). The apparatus 10 may be provide an electrical connection to a heating device (figure 8, 108).
Patent GB-2597242-A (GB)
Title: Optics for luminaires
Inventor: Petr Lobaz
IPC: G02B19/00
Filed: 2020-07-13
Abstract: An optical element is for use in a luminaire, for creating a prescribed output light distribution pattern from light emitted by a light source at a predetermined location relative to the optical element. The element has a body including a surface which has a faceted structure 3, with one or more strips or rows 6 each comprising primary facets 4. For any given strip: (i) each facet within the strip is configured such that it redirects light from an input direction into an output direction; (ii) each facet within the strip is configured such that light propagating therefrom in an output direction associated with that facet contributes to the prescribed output light distribution pattern; and (iii) the facets within the strip are configured such that: the distribution of the output directions associated with the facets in the strip has a random or quasi-random character with respect to the positions of the facets in the strip, which is defined by a probability density function correlating with the prescribed output light distribution pattern and not with the positions of the facets in the strip.
Patent GB-2586192-A (GB)
Title: Context sensitive mobile control in a process plant
Inventor: DANIEL DEAN CHRISTENSEN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A process control system for context-sensitive operation of a process plant comprising: a process entity in a process control environment; a supervisory engine operable to generate a work item associated with the process entity that specifies a target function associated with the process entity and is a maintenance task, a calibration task, a replacement task, an inspection task, or a repair task; and a mobile device operable to wirelessly acquire the work item 520, generate an indication that the work item has been accepted by a user of the mobile device, transmit 525 the indication to the supervisory engine, and launch an application for executing the task, or provide an interface for carrying out the task. It may be determined if the user of the mobile device is permitted to implement the target function.
Patent GB-2598005-A (GB)
Title: Gear-hydraulic-metal belt integrated multi-mode mechanical-hydraulic composite transmission device
Inventor: ZHEN ZHU
IPC: F16H47/04
Filed: 2020-02-10
Abstract: A gear-hydraulic-metal belt integrated multi-mode mechanical-hydraulic composite transmission device, comprising an input assembly (1), an output assembly (3), a metal belt transmission mechanism (4), a planetary gear assembly, a hydraulic transmission mechanism (6), a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly, wherein the input assembly is separately connected to the metal belt transmission mechanism, the planetary gear assembly, and the hydraulic transmission mechanism; the metal belt transmission mechanism and the hydraulic transmission mechanism are separately connected to the planetary gear assembly; the planetary gear assembly is connected to the output assembly; the clutch assembly connects the input assembly to the metal belt transmission mechanism and the planetary gear assembly, respectively, and connects the metal belt transmission mechanism and the hydraulic transmission mechanism to the planetary gear assembly, respectively; and the clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input assembly and the output assembly. The device can implement switching among multiple modes comprising hydraulic transmission, gear transmission, metal belt transmission, gear and metal belt composite transmission, hydraulic gear composite transmission, and hydraulic metal belt composite transmission.
Patent GB-2603794-A (GB)
Title: Method, wearable article and assembly
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: H01H1/00
Filed: 2021-02-15
Abstract: A method (see figure 18) determines an amount of degradation for a wearable article comprising conductive elements. A wearable article is provided (S101) comprising a fabric layer (201, figs 3-5); a sensing component 200 provided on the fabric layer, and a calibration component 300. The sensing component and the calibration component both comprise a length of a first type of conductive material. The method comprises positioning an electronics module on a wearable article such that an interface of the electronics module is communicatively coupled with the calibration component of the wearable article (S102). The method comprises measuring an electrical property of the length of conductive material of the calibration component so as to determine a degree of degradation of the conductive material (S103). Also claimed is a wearable article, such as a smart garment, comprising such a calibration component. As use and washing impact the electrical properties of the conducting element, the calibration component allows an electronic control module to account for such changes.
Patent GB-2604356-A (GB)
Title: Sprocket assembly
Inventor: PAUL LANCEFIELD
IPC: F16H57/05
Filed: 2021-03-02
Abstract: A sprocket assembly comprising a sprocket 7 rotatable around a mount. The sprocket has a plurality of radially extending fluid pathways 30 extending from the hub to a radially distal edge. A manifold (15 fig.3) supplies fluid to the sprocket via a fluid exit channel (16 fig.5) towards the opening of the sprocket such that each radial pathway in the sprocket is in fluid communication with the manifold over only a part of a rotation of the sprocket about the mount. The fluid may be steam, water vapour or a lubricant and the assembly may be used to clean and/or lubricate a bicycle chain.
Patent GB-2589281-A (GB)
Title: A hinge
Inventor: TERRY DOLMAN
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2016-02-25
Abstract: A hinge comprises at least one hinge pin 12, 14 defining a hinge axis; a hinge leaf 100; and a housing 20 with a sleeve 22 24 for receiving the hinge pin and a slot (37-39, fig 2B) to receive a portion of the leaf. A user can adjust the position of the leaf within the slot in a dimension orthogonal to the hinge axis, e.g. compression adjustment (figures 8a to 8c). Adjustment may be by threaded fasteners 150, 151 passing through apertures 108, 109 in the leaf and engaging in threads (38, 39; fig 2B) in the slot. The leaf 100 may be non-planar with substantially planar first 101, second 102 and third portions 103 forming connected L-shapes. There may be apertures at a corner interface between the second 102 and third 103 portions to fix the leaf to a sash. The housing may have a second sleeve 22, 24 for a second pin and a mountable body 40 to engage with a mount 60 via clamping surfaces with teeth 67, (48-50, fig. 3A) and fasteners 78, 79. The engagement between the mount and mountable body may allow the hinge axis to be adjusted, e.g. vertically (figures 10a to 10c) or laterally (figures 12c, 13c, 14c).
Patent GB-2608352-A (GB)
Title: Method of gain calibration
Inventor: HAMISH STEWART
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2021-05-14
Abstract: Gain calibration is performed for an ion detector operating at a detector voltage. A parameter of a first relationship between a detector output of an ion detector and a number of ions for a first detector voltage is determined, by detecting single ions at the ion detector 703. An ion peak is detected at the ion detector using the first detector voltage 702, to determine a number of ions in the ion peak, based on the parameter of the first relationship. The detector voltage is adjusted 707 to reduce a ratio between the detector output and a noise level and thereby obtain a second detector voltage at which the detector output for the ion peak remains above the noise level 709. A parameter of a second relationship between the detector output and the number of ions for the second detector voltage is determined 710, based on the determined number of ions in the ion peak.