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Patent GB-2529161-A (GB)
Title: Beverage maturation apparatus and methods
Inventor: THOMAS ANNABEL
IPC: C12H1/22
Filed: 2014-08-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage maturation apparatus 1 comprising a maturation storage volume heating apparatus 6, one or more fluid conduits connected to the maturation storage volume heating apparatus, and one or more coolant fluid outlets 4 of one or more distillation cooling apparatus 3. The one or more fluid conduits provide a means for transporting a coolant fluid from the one or more distillation cooling apparatus 3 to the maturation storage volume heating apparatus 6. Also claimed is a method of maturing a beverage comprising transporting a coolant fluid from one or more distillation cooling apparatus 3 to a maturation storage volume 6. Preferably the heating apparatus 6 may comprise a floor heating apparatus for a warehouse 7 within which the beverage is stored and preferably the beverage is whisky. In other embodiments the beverage may be selected from the group comprising wine, cognac, armagnac, sherry, port, whiskey, tequila, other spirits, beer and balsamic vinegar.
Patent GB-2514503-A (GB)
Title: Generating clock signals for a cycle accurate, cycle reproducible FPGA based hardware accelerator
Inventor: ASAAD SAMEH W
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are disclosed for generating clock signals for a cycle accurate FPGA based hardware accelerator used to simulate operations of a device-under-test (DUT). In one embodiment, the DUT includes multiple device clocks generating multiple device clock signals at multiple frequencies and at a defined frequency ratio; and the FPG hardware accelerator includes multiple accelerator clocks generating multiple accelerator clock signals to operate the FPGA hardware accelerator to simulate the operations of the DUT. In one embodiment, operations of the DUT are mapped to the FPGA hardware accelerator, and the accelerator clock signals are generated at multiple frequencies and at the defined frequency ratio of the frequencies of the multiple device clocks, to maintain cycle accuracy between the DUT and the FPGA hardware accelerator. In an embodiment, the FPGA hardware accelerator may be used to control the frequencies of the multiple device clocks.
Patent GB-2531570-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle
Inventor: Ian George Mervyn Thompson
IPC: B63H21/165
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: An amphibious vehicle 1 comprises a drive train, a plurality of ground engaging wheels 16 and 18 and a hull 20 which defines a passenger compartment. The form/shape of the hull below the waterline is substantially defined by a plurality of buoyancy modules 31 to 37 that are demountably mountable to the amphibious vehicle. The buoyancy modules may define the bow and stern of the vehicle. The application also discloses a water propulsion system for an amphibious vehicle in which hydraulic power is provided by hydraulic pumps to two hydraulically powered pods (40, Fig 4) comprising a hydraulic motor coupled to a propeller (41, Fig 4). The application also discloses a cooling system for an amphibious vehicle where one or more radiators (50, Fig 3) are in fluid communication with an engine 14 of the vehicle and are located externally of the hull.
Patent GB-2521741-A (GB)
Title: Security document
Inventor: GILLOT JULIEN
IPC: B42D25/47
Filed: 2014-10-30
Abstract: A security document such as a banknote comprises a substrate in fibrous material 1 having two opposite recto 11 and verso 12 sides; each side being coated with a protective coating 21, 22 and a layer 3 of adhesive between each of the two coatings 21, 22 and the said substrate 1; the layer of adhesive includes at least one area of strong adhesion 32 and at least one area of weak adhesion 31 between each of the said coatings 21, 22 and the said substrate 1. The strong adhesion areas are preferably obtained by heating the adhesive to a higher temperature than the weak adhesion areas. Preferably a composition such as an ink is applied to the substrate between areas of strong adhesion on the two sides of the substrate.
Patent GB-2532029-A (GB)
Title: Pet food packaging carrier
Inventor: BOSHER GRAHAM
IPC: B65D21/04
Filed: 2014-11-05
Abstract: A stackable and nestable carrier suitable for the transportation or storage of flanged food containers, the carrier having a web 1 defining a series of receptacles for storing the containers such that the flange overlies the web, the receptacles having side walls 3, the side walls having a series of ribs 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and channels or grooves 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, the locations of the ribs and grooves being arranged such that in one position the carrier will stack with an identical carrier and in a second position, rotating in a horizontal plane, the carrier will nest with a same carrier. The rotation between positions may be 180 degrees. The ribs and channels may be asymmetrical about the axis of rotation. The array of receptacles may be rectangular. The food containers may contain specifically pet food.
Patent GB-2516601-A (GB)
Title: Convertible child car seat
Inventor: MELINAMANI NAVEEN S
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2014-12-02
Abstract: A child car seat comprising a base part 24 and a backrest part 26. The backrest 26 is pivotably connected to the base 24 which may be by a four-joint linkage 28 with lever arms 30, 32. The backrest 26 pivots from a first position (fig 2) where the seat is facing forwards as a toddler seat to a second position (fig 3) where the seat is facing rearwards as an infant carrier. The arms 30, 32 of the four-joint linkage 28 can be crossed so that as the backrest 26 hinges over the base 24 an upper joining point of one arm with the backrest becomes a lower joining point with the backrest (the backrest turns upside-down). A seat support device 48 has a slot 54 in its base plate 52 and side slots 58 along which a supporting rod 60 slides relative to the base plate 52. A spring-loaded handle (fig 8, 64) actuates the supporting rods movement. The child seat has a five point harness with seat belts (fig 7, 66) which can slide along slots (fig 7, 76) in the base part 24 allowing the same belts to be used for both forward and backward facing positions.
Patent GB-2519048-A (GB)
Title: Steel article having improved contact fatigue resistance and a method of making
Inventor: IMUNDO JOHN JR
IPC: C21D1/06
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A steel article with resistance to contact fatigue having a martensitic stainless steel body with a hardened surface layer and a core. The hardened surface layer is tempered martensite and M7C3 carbides, has at least 1.6 wt.% carbon, and has a depth equal to or greater than the depth where the steel article experiences the maximum shear stress when placed in service. Also, a method of manufacturing such as a steel article having resistance to contact fatigue comprising: providing a martensitic stainless steel article having a prior austenite grain size of ASTM #6 or smaller; carburizing the surface of the steel article; solution treating the steel article; tempering the steel article for a first time; hardening the steel article; cooling the steel article at a temperature below 0Â°F; and tempering the steel article for a second time.
Patent GB-2538941-A (GB)
Title: Thermal imaging camera
Inventor: JAMES BROOKS
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: A thermal imaging camera for use in e.g. search and rescue operations, possibly via a helmet mounting, has a battery 202 which is permanently enclosed within the camera housing 201. The battery, for example a lithium ion battery, may be mounted by virtue of a shaped recess 207 within the inner wall 206 of the housing. Electronic components of the camera may be mounted on circuit boards 203, 204 possibly mounted on the battery 202 via elements 205a, 205b of a material, e.g. HDPE foam, to damp an effect on the circuit boards of physical shocks to the camera. A gap may be present between circuit boards and inner wall 206. Optionally, the housing 201 includes a battery recharging port. Because the battery is permanently enclosed, a larger (longer life) battery and/or space for protective elements to improve robustness may be included without making the camera larger.
Patent GB-2538053-A (GB)
Title: Ambulatory devices
Inventor: DAVID GEORGE MCMASTER
IPC: B62J1/16
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: An ambulatory device (10, fig.1) convertible between a seat having stowed-away wheels 51, which can be affixed to a bicycle (See fig.2); and a pushchair or stroller device with deployed wheels and a handle (See fig. 3). The device comprises a seat (12) and a support frame (14) to which the seat is affixed; the support frame comprising a first connector (40) pivotally connected to the seat; a rear undercarriage portion (18) rigidly connected to the first connector; a front undercarriage portion (16) pivotally connected to the first connector; and a handle 20 pivotally connected to the seat. The handle is operatively connected to the first connector by a first linkage 50, and to the front undercarriage portion by a second linkage 100,101,102. Rotation of the handle actuates the device between buggy and child seat configurations (transition shown in figs 4 to 7).
Patent GB-2527424-A (GB)
Title: Automatic measurement of dimensional data with a laser tracker
Inventor: STEFFEY KENNETH
IPC: G01S17/66
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: A system and a method for measuring with a system having retroreflector targets and a laser tracker, the laser tracker comprising first and second angular transducers, first and second motors, first second and third light sources, an absolute distance meter, a tracking system, a position detector, a first camera with a lens system and a second camera with a lens system the field of view of the first lens system being greater than that of the second lens system. The first light source produces a first light beam that cooperates with the absolute distance meter to measure a distance based at least in part on a speed of the first light beam. The method involves receiving, by the position detector, a portion of the first light beam reflected by a first retroreflector target, then tracking the first retroreflector target using the tracking system, and then measuring a first distance by the absolute distance meter and measuring the first angle of rotation and the second angle of rotation as a fifth pair of measured angles, and determining by the processor a first set of three-dimensional coordinates of the centre of the first retroreflector target based on the first distance and the fifth pair of measured angles.
Patent GB-2526477-A (GB)
Title: Frequency separation between qubit and chip mode to reduce purcell loss
Inventor: ABRAHAM DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G06N99/00
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A system, method, and chip to control Purcell loss are described. The chip includes qubits formed on a first surface of a substrate. The method includes determining frequencies of the qubits, and controlling a separation between the frequencies of the qubits and chip mode frequencies of the chip.
Patent GB-2542810-A (GB)
Title: Heat engine for a motor vehicle
Inventor: Ganesan Subrumanian
IPC: F02G5/02
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: A heat engine, for a motor vehicle, for connection to an air intake apparatus of an internal combustion engine. The heat engine comprises: heat absorption heat exchange means 146 in thermal communication with a waste heat source of the vehicle, the heat absorption heat exchange means heating a working fluid passing there through; a working body 158 downstream of the heat absorption heat exchange means, the working body comprising pumping means, the working body generating work by expansion of working fluid to drive the pumping means, the pumping means pumping gaseous fluid to the air intake apparatus, wherein; the flow of gaseous fluid from the pumping means to the air intake apparatus promotes flow of gaseous fluid to a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine. The pumping means may provide the gaseous fluid to the drive portion (turbine) 115D of a turbocharger 115 to cause the turbocharger to pump gaseous fluid to an air inlet of the air intake apparatus.
Patent GB-2542813-A (GB)
Title: System
Inventor: ANTONY JAMES HOLLIDAY
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: A thermal imaging system comprising: a container with a flat surface 12 comprising a window 28 within an aperture 13; a thermal imager 10 mounted to the flat surface comprising a lens 14, aligned with the window, and a detector 16. The flat surface may have a height or width of 500mm. The window may be transparent to infrared radiation and/or all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation in the range 0.5 to 14µm, it could be made of calcium fluoride. The container may be an electrical control box, with the flat surface being a control panel. The imager may include a screen. The imager may comprise securing means 18a, 18b, such as screws or spring clips, for mounting which are attachable to a portion of the flat surface around the aperture. The lens and detector may be housed within a casing 20. The imager may be a radiometric thermal imager able to measure temperatures from -50 to +250°C. The detector may comprise a microbolometer with at least 70,000 heat sensors. The imager may include a transmitter to transmit electromagnetic radiation with a frequency of 433 to 435MHz or 2.4 to 2.5GHz.
Patent GB-2544779-A (GB)
Title: Actuator assembly for vehicle lighting system
Inventor: YVAN BOURQUI
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: An actuator assembly 10 is provided for a vehicle headlight which comprises: an assembly support 16; a flexible reflector 20 associated with the assembly support 16, the flexible reflector 20 having a reflective surface which is arranged to reflect light emitted from the vehicle headlight; and at least one actuator 18 connected to the reflector 20 so as to enable flexion of at least part of the reflector 20, an orientation of the reflector 20 determining a direction of the reflected light from the actuator assembly 10. A vehicle headlight system, a motor vehicle capable of controlling the direction of headlight emission, and a method of improving the precision of the direction of light emitted from the headlights of a motor vehicle are also provided.
Patent GB-2545231-A (GB)
Title: A fastener for a garment
Inventor: GERHARD FILDAN
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: A fastener 1, suitable for a garment such as a bra, comprises a female part 3 and a male part 5 that interlock together. The female part 3 is connected to a first piece 7 and the male part 5 is connected to a second piece 17. The fastener 1 is an overlapping fastener of the type in which the male piece is engaged with the female piece by inserting a connector plate 19 of a male part into an aperture 11 of a female part at an angle and thereafter pivoting the male part relative the female part thereby snap-fitting the connector plate 19 in place in the aperture 11. The male part has a recess 23 formed therein surrounding the connector plate 19 which provides added stability to the male part and significantly increases its tensile strength characteristic.
Patent GB-2546504-A (GB)
Title: Audio system and method
Inventor: VARUN NAIR
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2016-01-19
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program for obtaining an audio output 224 for a scene, such as a 3D computer generated image for a video game. The scene includes at least one visual object and at least one sound source. A decomposition of the object is obtained, for example by performing a convex hull decomposition, which comprises at least one geometric component such as a polygonal mesh. At least one interaction, such as an occlusion or reflection, of the object and sound source is modelled using the geometric component. Dependent on the modelling, an audio input 200 (e.g. monaural) associated the sound source is processed to obtain an audio output which may be binaural and may be perceived by a user as being realistic. The audio processing may involve adjusting the gain, amplitude or frequency spectrum of the audio signal. The modelling process may involve obtaining relative positions of the geometric components, sound sources and a position in the scene, to determine occlusion coefficients 203 or reflected rays. Use of decomposed objects, rather than full object geometry, can be more computationally efficient.
Patent GB-2538340-A (GB)
Title: Advancing ram pin retention device
Inventor: Richard James Mather
IPC: E21D23/08
Filed: 2016-02-08
Abstract: A pin retaining assembly for an advancing ram includes a retention plate 210 and a retainer 410. The retention plate 210 includes first surface and a channel 302 with a notch 320A. The retainer 410 includes a first main body 412, a pin receiving slot 440 in the first main body, and a first flange 430A. The pin receiving slot has an open mouth through an end of the main body. The first flange may extend from one end of the main body along a surface of the retention plate and a second flange 432A/432B may extend from another end of the main body along another surface of retention plate.
Patent GB-2534070-A (GB)
Title: System and method for automatically attaching a tag and highlight in a single action
Inventor: ANDREW GOLDMAN
IPC: G09B5/14
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: A system and methods are disclosed for enabling users to attach a tag and highlight in a single action or activity to a select piece or portion of text in digital content (e.g., in a digital book or other content provided for viewing on an electronic device). In some implementations, the teacher may associate a tag with a particular text in the assignment, push the assignment embedding the tag to one or more students, and the tag becomes automatically visible to the one or more students through their highlight menu when they open up the assignment for completion. In some implementations, with this single activity, users may easily share tasks, comments etc., with ease. One or more other activities are also used among teachers and students to create and execute assignments with efficiency.
Patent GB-2542871-A (GB)
Title: Natural solubilizer agent
Inventor: DANIEL BANOV
IPC: A61K47/26
Filed: 2016-04-07
Abstract: Composition for improving active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) solubilisation, comprising a compound produced from the catalytic reaction of glucose and a castor oil derivative, an olive oil derivative, and at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient. Preferably the compound produced from the catalytic reaction of glucose and a castor oil derivative is heptyl glucoside, heptanol, or a mixture thereof. The olive oil derivative may be olive oil glycereth-8 esters, or polyglyceryl-3 olivate phosphate, polyglyceryl-3 pentaolivate, polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl ether olivate, or mixtures thereof. A preferred olive oil derivative is olive oil glycereth-8 esters. Preferably the API is a steroid hormone, especially estriol, estradiol, or testosterone. The composition may be in the form of a liquid, cream, paste, gel, lotion, patch, tape, plaster, or combination thereof. Compositions according to the present invention may be used for the transdermal administration of hormones, especially in hormone replacement therapy.
Patent GB-2549147-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: MATTHEW JOHN DOBSON
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2016-04-08
Abstract: A cleaner head 6for a vacuum cleaner comprises a body 18 which defines a suction chamber 14, the suction chamber 14 having a suction inlet 16 for engaging a surface to be cleaned, and an outlet 11 for fluid connection to a suction generator of a vacuum cleaner. The cleaner head 6 further comprises first and second brush bars 20a, 20b each configured to contact a surface engaged by the suction inlet, and a drive mechanism which has an actuator. The drive mechanism is configured to rotate the brush bars 20a, 20b about respective axes. The drive mechanism is also configured to rotate the first brush bar 20a independently of the second brush bar 20b, and to rotate the second brush bar 20b independently of the first brush bar 20a. The drive mechanism preferably includes a first actuator (36a, fig 5) configured to rotate the first brush bar 20a and a second actuator (36b, fig 5) configured to rotate the second brush bar 20b and the actuators maybe an electric motor. The drive mechanism maybe further configured to allow the cleaner head to be used without either brush bar being rotated.
Patent GB-2545285-A (GB)
Title: Composite LED circuit board and manufacturing method
Inventor: QIJUN XIA
IPC: H05K1/14
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: Composite LED circuit board (and manufacturing method) comprising a (e.g circular) aluminum substrate 11 comprising a punched out inlayed hole 111 forming a circular/annular structure and an inlayed insulating substrate 21 flush with the surfaces of the aluminium substrate 11, inlayed within the hole 111. A semi-dry insulating adhesive 31 and a conductive copper foil 32 are sequentially deposited on the upper and lower surface and constant temperature and pressure applied to solidify and complete the composite PCB. A driving power supply element 33 is arranged on the insulating substrate of the composite PCB forming a drive board, whilst LED lamp beads 35 are arranged on the PCB periphery upon the aluminum substrate 11, thus completing a lamp panel. The lamp panel and drive board are connected via the conductive copper foil 32, whilst the electrical connections established are of good consistency and reliability, reducing manufacturing costs. Semicircular protrusions 112 may be formed on the edge of the aluminium annulus inside the inlayed hole. A dedicated hole punching die comprising an upper and lower die (figure 4) may stamp out the circular shape and annular inlay hole in the aluminium substrate (figures 3-5).
Patent GB-2553347-A (GB)
Title: Search Line securing device
Inventor: BILLY SIM
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2016-09-03
Abstract: A plate 1 may be affixed to a wall 3 of a building via a central fixing member 2. The plate may have a gap between it and the wall to allow a rope or cable to pass between the plate and the wall. The rope or string may be looped around the fixing point to secure it. A series of such plates may be distributed throughout a building. The plates may be used by emergency crews or personnel to allow them to fix lanyards or tether ropes prior to entering a dangerous building. The rope or cord allows them to find their way back to safety. Each plate may be fitted with instructions / signs.
Patent GB-2554078-A (GB)
Title: Topside and jacket arrangement for an offshore platform
Inventor: MAGNE BJORKHAUG
IPC: E21B15/02
Filed: 2016-09-15
Abstract: A topside 48 and jacket 46 arrangement for a platform of an oil and gas installation. The jacket has a shape in plan view with corners at columns 114 of the jacket. The topside has multiple decks (fig. 4, 106, 108, 110, 112) of similar orientation to each other. The topside decks have corners out of alignment with the corners of the jacket such that the corners of the decks extend horizontally outward beyond the extent of the jacket, between corners of the jacket. The orientation of the topside is hence twisted relative to the orientation of the jacket. The maximum horizontal dimensions of the jacket where it joins to the topside are such that the jacket sits entirely within and beneath the horizontal cross-section of the decks. The topside and jacket arrangement has no heli-deck and one or more laydown areas are provided that are accessible via a platform crane 132 that is on an outward extending corner of one or more of the decks (fig. 4, 112).