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Patent GB-2497492-A (GB)
Title: Methods for assessing swallowing motor function
Inventor: OMARI TAHER
IPC: A61B5/03
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for assessing swallowing motor function in a subject. The methods rely on obtaining intraluminal impedance and pressure measurements from the pharynx and/or esophagus of the subject during clearance of a bolus from the mouth and/or throat of the subject. The intraluminal impedance and pressure measurements are combined to derive a value for one or more pressure-flow variables in the pharynx and/or esophagus of the subject. The value of the one or more pressure-flow variables is compared to a predetermined pharyngeal and/or esophageal reference value for the one or more pressure-flow variables in order to provide an assessment of swallowing motor function in the subject. The intraluminal impedance and pressure measurements can also be combined to generate a swallow risk index for the subject or to generate an obstructive risk index for the subject based on a combination of a value of more than one pressure-flow variable in the pharynx and/or esophagus of the subject. In this way, swallowing motor function in the subject can be assessed by comparing the swallow risk index or obstructive risk index for the subject to a predetermined reference swallow index or predetermined reference obstructive index, respectively. Products which make use of these methods are also encompassed by the present invention.
Patent GB-2508942-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the peak-to-average ration in an OFDM system using a unitary matrix transformation
Inventor: ASJADI GHOLAM HOSEIN
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: To reduce the peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) in an orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) based communications system, a transmitter applies a unitary matrix transformation 340 to modulated symbols corresponding to input data streams 320 before the transformation of the symbols by an inverse Fast Fourier Transformation (IFFT) algorithm 308. Pilot symbols are inserted using a multiplexer 342 prior to the IFFT processing. In another embodiment (figure 4A) the pilot symbols also undergo a unitary matrix transformation prior to insertion. In further embodiments supplementary post-IFFT PAPR reduction techniques are applied, for example, active constellation extension (ACE) or tone reservation (TR) algorithms (see figures 6A and 7A). Corresponding receiver arrangements are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2514571-A (GB)
Title: Cache allocation in a computerized system
Inventor: HU XIAO-YU
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2013-05-29
Abstract: A system and method comprise operating a solid state memory as a cache, where a chunk of data is added to or removed from the cache based on the frequency of occurrence h(X) of the chunk of data in the system. This may mean the number of times the chunk of data is found in the cache, the hard disk drives (HDD), or any collection of memories and storage of the computer. The solid state memory may be a NAND flash memory, and may be located between main memory (or a higher level cache) and the HDDs. The chunks of data may be pages or blocks. Whether a chunk is populated to or evicted from the cache may also depend on how frequently or how recently d(X) the data was accessed/used. The chunks of data may have associated metadata which gives relevant information about attributes of the chunks, and this may be maintained on a watch list.
Patent GB-2515549-A (GB)
Title: Mount for a firearm
Inventor: OGLESBY PAUL
IPC: F41G11/00
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory mount (1, fig.2) for a firearm (4, fig.2) with a Picatinny rail (5, fig.2). The mount includes a chassis (2, fig.2) with one or more locking devices (6, fig.1). Each locking device 6 includes a lever 31 with a handle 32 that moves a plate 33 into engagement with the dovetail rail to clamp the mount to the rail. Each locking device 6 also includes an actuator 44 which is slidable along the handle 32 and which not only moves the plate into engagement with the rail but includes a self-tightening mechanism in which a nut 43 and bolt 37 arrangement are tightened by movement of the lever from a first position to a second position while at the same time bringing the plate into engagement with the rail. Each locking device also includes an automatic locking feature for locking the lever in position and a mechanism for preventing accidental operation of the actuator. In use, to tighten the nut 43and hence the tightness of the mount, the spring biased actuator 44 is pushed forward so that finger 50 engages with one of the recesses 47 on the nut.
Patent GB-2518429-A (GB)
Title: Two-stage turbocharger system
Inventor: DRANGEL HANS H
IPC: F02B37/18
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: A two-stage turbocharger system 230 for an internal combustion engine (110, fig.1), the turbocharger system comprising a high pressure turbine 251, coupled to an exhaust manifold 225 of the internal combustion engine, a low pressure turbine 253, whose inlet 253' is coupled to the high pressure turbine and whose outlet 253" is coupled to an exhaust system 270 of the engine, a low pressure compressor 242, whose inlet 242' is coupled to environment and whose outlet 242" is coupled to a high pressure compressor 241, said high pressure compressor being also coupled to an intake manifold 200 of the internal combustion engine. Wherein the high pressure turbine is provided with a high pressure by-pass line 256, comprising a high pressure controlled by-pass valve 252, the low pressure turbine is provided with a low pressure by-pass line 257, comprising a low pressure controlled by-pass valve 254, and a controlled valve 255 is provided between the high pressure turbine and the low pressure turbine.
Patent GB-2508713-A (GB)
Title: A flexible guide for a casing
Inventor: MITCHELL SARAH
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2013-10-14
Abstract: A flexible wellbore casing guide has a tubular body 16 positioned at an end of a wellbore casing 10 where the tubular body 16 has a lower stiffness than the wellbore casing 10. The guide 16 may have increasing stiffness along its length and be formed from aluminum or fiber reinforced composite.
Patent GB-2505361-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic projector having synchronized acoustic radiators
Inventor: BESLIN OLIVIER
IPC: B63B22/00
Filed: 2012-05-09
Abstract: A method and system for maximizing radiated power from a linear array of acoustic projectors. In one case, the method realizes omni-directional acoustic beam patterns from a linear array of acoustic projectors contained within an acoustically-impervious enclosure with an acoustically transparent aperture. In another case, the method realizes an efficient set of beams for a conventional horizontal projector array or a similar acoustic projector array, which may be within an acoustically transparent enclosure. Drive signals are determined by finding a mutual impedance matrix that characterizes the interdependence of the acoustic projectors and solving an eigenvalue problem for the mutual impedance matrix. One of the eigenvalues is selected on the basis that it maximizes radiated power, and the corresponding eigenvectors are used to derive the corresponding drive signals.
Patent GB-2520555-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle having an energy storage device
Inventor: KEES DONATUS ANDREAS JOSEPHINE
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: A motor vehicle 15 has an energy storage device such as a battery 12 charged by inductive coupling with a fixed non-contact charging point using a vehicle mounted receiver 25 with secondary winding. A three dimensional positioning mechanism 20 is used to move the receiver 25 so that it is aligned with and close to the primary winding of the transmitter thereby increasing transmission efficiency. The x-, y- and z-direction movement may be effected by a first carriage 22 movable in a longitudinal direction L, a second carriage 23 within the first 22, moveable in a lateral direction T, and a lift mechanism which may be a pivoting arm connected between the secondary coil 25 unit and the second carriage 23. Alternatively, the 3D adjustment may be effected by a rotating turret and pivoting arm. The movement may be guided automatically by sensors 16, which may be inductive sensors within the secondary coil unit 25. Alternatively, the movement may be controlled by the driver, aided by a visual interface and cameras.
Patent GB-2522672-A (GB)
Title: Mounting block
Inventor: SILCOCK STEPHEN
IPC: F21V21/116
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: Apparatus for attaching a light housing to a pole comprises a mounting block 10 having first 20 and second 40 orthogonal passageways through opposing faces of the block to receive a pole for mounting the housing in respective first and second arrangements. The block enables different diameter poles to be mounted and spacers (55, Fig. 5) enable the poles to be mounted at different inclinations.
Patent GB-2511221-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions for classification of samples
Inventor: WILDE JONATHAN I
IPC: G16B40/20
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: Disclosed herein are kits, compositions, and methods relating to the classification of samples. Methods disclosed herein can be used to identify sample mix-ups. Methods disclosed herein can also be used to diagnose conditions or to support treatment-related decisions.
Patent GB-2511232-A (GB)
Title: Flame simulation device of electrical hearth and electrical hearth thereof
Inventor: PAN LIPING
IPC: F21S10/04
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: A flame simulation device of an electrical hearth comprises a light source (1), a flame board (3), a flame projection screen (4), and a rotating cylinder (2). The light source (1) is placed inside the rotating cylinder (2), the rotating cylinder (2) is a transparent body, a light condensation block (20) is disposed on the surface of the rotating cylinder (2), a flame hole (31) is provided on the flame board (3), a light ray emitted from the light source (1) undergoes the light condensation of the light condensation block (20) and is projected to the flame board (3), and the light ray then passes through the flame hole (31) on the flame board (3) and is projected on the flame projection screen (4) to form a flame image. The advantages lie in that: the rotating cylinder (2) uses a transparent body, and light condensation of the light condensation block (20) is provided, so that the flame is bright and has the effect of motions. Both the rotating cylinder (2) and the light condensation block (20) can be formed integrally through injection molding, so that the structure is simple, and the fabrication is convenient.
Patent GB-2528036-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: H01M8/04029
Filed: 2014-06-30
Abstract: A flow plate for forming a fuel cell stack with a plurality of fuel cells can receive reactant at a first end and exhaust at a second end and has a channel between ends to deliver reactant to a fuel cell active area. The flow plate has a reservoir 5 for supplying liquid, such as water for evaporative cooling and hydration. A valve 13, (Figure 3) may prevent fluid flow back to the reservoir such as during an oxidant blow-down purge of water from the cell during shutdown, and may prevent water flow from the reservoir when below a threshold pressure. Stacked flow plates define an oxidant manifold (80, Figure 8) further oxidant manifold 6, fuel inlet manifold (7, figure 4) and outlet manifold (23, figure 1) and an expansion gap between adjacent reservoirs. The oxidant manifold (80) may surround the reservoirs 5 and introduce oxidant through gaps between reservoirs. The reservoirs may be connected by a common liquid inlet 17 and common outlet (19, Figure 1). Each reservoir may comprise an air gap to accommodate liquid expansion upon freezing. Reservoir defrosting may be accomplished by ohmic heating or by reversal of reactant flow and utilising fuel cell generated heat.
Patent GB-2518725-A (GB)
Title: Edible fungi
Inventor: FINNIGAN TIMOTHY JOHN ANDREW
IPC: C12R1/77
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: An edible formulation comprises edible fungal particles of a filamentous fungus and at least 2000mg of one divalent or trivalent cation per kilogram of filamentous fungi on a dry basis. The level of RNA in the fungal particles is less than the level in an identical fungal when in a viable state e.g. mycoprotein paste derived from Fusarium venenatum IMI 145425. The formulation also includes acetate moieties to counter the disagreeable taste of the cations. A preferred formulation includes calcium chloride and calcium acetate. Conventionally egg albumin is used to bind together edible filamentous fungi in meat substitute products. The metal ions are able to increase the elastic modulus of firmness of edible fungus, even in the absence of albumin or hydrocolloids, and provide a meat substitute suitable for vegans.
Patent GB-2521894-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of thin tissue sections for imaging mass spectrometry
Inventor: SCHURENBERG MARTIN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A method for the preparation of a thin tissue section 6 having a surface provided with a matrix layer for the acquisition of a mass spectrometric image using ionization by matrix-assisted laser desorption (MALDI); wherein the method comprises transporting analyte molecules from layers of the thin tissue section through the thin tissue section to the matrix layer without lateral diffusion, by means of a solvent flow. The solvent flow may alternate in direction and is generated by alternate swelling and drying of the thin tissue section, which is in turn brought about by changes to the partial pressure of a solvent and/or the temperature of the thin tissue section. A plurality of solvents may be used. The thin tissue section may lie on a porous support 7 which supplies solvent to the rear surface of the thin tissue section, vaporization of the solvent at the thin tissue surface creates a solvent flow with a constant direction. The matrix layer is preferably applied by resublimation, crystal nuclei may be used to assist the resublimation process. The solvent flows may be generated either alternating with the application of the matrix layer or while the matrix layer is growing.
Patent GB-2515954-A (GB)
Title: Swimming paddle and custom fitting method
Inventor: SMITH JUSTIN
IPC: A63B71/00
Filed: 2013-05-20
Abstract: A swimming paddle with an upper rounded swimcap-shaped edge terminating in side indentations that define cap-securing temples, and a central goggle-securing notch cooperating with a concave region in the lower edge to store goggles vertically on the paddle. The paddle may further include fingerpad-indexing holes extending through the body of the paddle from the inner face to the outer face, the holes sized to allow only the fingerpads of a swimmer's extended fingers to partially protrude from the inner face. A method for custom fitting a swimming paddle to a particular swimmer's hand includes generating a side-by-side image of the swimmer's hand and a commonly-carried object such as a mobile phone in a common plane. The image is compared to stored dimensional data for the object to remotely determine the dimensions of the swimmer's hand and manufacture a custom paddle.
Patent GB-2533114-A (GB)
Title: Mattress or mattress overlay
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN CLANCY
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: A mattress or mattress overlay is provided, which is formed from several layers of spacer fabric 23, 24, 25. At least two layers 23, 24 of the spacer fabric are arranged such that the microfilaments 231, 241 in the layers curve in the same direction, towards the foot of the bed. Another layer 25 can be provided, with layers which curve in the same, or a different direction, e.g. orthogonal. The top layer is more compressible than the bottom layer and the surface of the top layer of spacer fabric is provided with cuts in the heel region 42 to reduce pressure at this high-risk bony prominence. An inlet 10 in the mattress comprises an air delivery unit 12 and fan 13 for introducing air into the mattress for the purposes of regulating temperature and/or humidity.
Patent GB-2533628-A (GB)
Title: A method to extend the range and quality of in-pipe leakage detection
Inventor: JASON SMITH
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: Leak detection within pipes may be achieved by identifying acoustic anomalies. The equipment used being of two types: Intrusive tethered, free flowing or static and non-intrusive correlation methods, noise logging and above ground acoustic detection. Non intrusive methods are preferred but are normally employed on small diameter metal pipes. Larger diameter and plastic pipes are problematic with acoustic anomalies and are normally surveyed using advanced correlators that filter out background noise. Coherence and time delay affect the process of establishing leak position thus receiver sensors, such as hydrophones; may be placed on a fixed asset such as buildings near to the leak. However this is an approximation. Distance and time delays from signals may be measured. Where multiple anomalies are identified the accuracy of the method reduces.
Patent GB-2535226-A (GB)
Title: Foam filled frame member
Inventor: DAVID RAWLINGS
IPC: E06B3/267
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A foam filled frame member 10 comprising first and second frame components 12, 14; first and second bridges 20, 22 which space the frame components apart from one another; a foam material 26; and a tie member 30. The frame members and bridges together defining an elongate void, which the foam material substantially fills. The tie member interconnects the first and second bridges to restrain them against movement towards or away from one another. The tie member may be provided with a series of openings (36, Fig. 2) through which the foam extends so that the foam extends continuously between the first and second frame components. The first frame component may be hollow, with the foam material extending continuously into the hollow, and may also have a tie member 30a connected thereto.
Patent GB-2540408-A (GB)
Title: Electronic control units for vehicles
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN THOMPSON
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: An electronic control unit (ECU) (1) for a vehicle, the electronic control unit (1) comprising a processor (2) comprising: a processor core (13); storage (14a, 14b), the storage (14a,14b) storing data comprising instructions for the processor core (13); a tamper-resistant hardware security module (HSM) (15) which is coupled to the storage (14a, 14b) for reading and writing; and an external interface (18); the electronic control unit (1) further comprising further storage (21) connected to the processor (2) through the external interface (18) and containing further data; in which the hardware security module (15) is arranged to cause a determination whether the data in the storage (14a, 14b) has been tampered with and, on a determination that the data has been tampered with, to cause the further data to be loaded into the storage (14a, 14b) from the further storage (21) over the external interface (18). Other apparatus and methods for improving the security of electronic control circuits are disclosed.
Patent GB-2524702-A (GB)
Title: Estimating adsorbed gas volume from NMR and dielectric logs
Inventor: DATEY ASHISH
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2014-02-13
Abstract: Adsorbed gas in a formation may be estimated. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data for a subsurface geological formation is obtained, and at least a portion of the NMR data is corrected to produce corrected NMR data. A NMR-based estimate of formation porosity is determined using the corrected NMR data. Dielectric permittivity data for the subsurface geological formation is obtained, and a dielectric permittivity-based estimate of the formation water-filled porosity is determined using the dielectric permittivity data. A gas volume is determined using the determined NMR-based estimate of the formation porosity and the determined dielectric permittivity-based estimate of the formation water-filled porosity. The gas volume may be determined by subtracting the determined dielectric permittivity-based estimate of the formation water-filled porosity from the determined NMR-based estimate of the formation porosity. The gas volume per unit volume of the formation may be determined using an equation of state.
Patent GB-2544374-A (GB)
Title: Display panel and display device comprising the same
Inventor: Younghyun Kong
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: A display panel comprising a first substrate 110 with a signal line 130 extending to the end 111 thereof, and a second substrate 120 facing the first. A connection electrode 180 is located between the substrates and is electrically connected to the signal line, and is connected to an outer side 130a of the signal line corresponding to an end of the first substrate. Preferably, the electrode comprises a side electrode pattern 183 covering an outer side 110a of the first substrate or an outer side 120a of the second, and an insertion electrode pattern 185 covering a surface 130b of the signal line facing the second substrate. The signal line may comprise a plurality of protruded patterns extending towards the end of the first substrate, and the electrode is inserted between each pair of protruded patterns. An electrode line may be disposed on the signal line with a passivation layer provided between (Fig 11).
Patent GB-2538471-A (GB)
Title: Inductor device, inductor array, multilayer substrate and method of manufacturing inductor device
Inventor: YOSHIHITO OTSUBO
IPC: H01F41/00
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: This inductor device (1) is provided with a magnetic body (2) and a conductor that is buried in the magnetic body (2). The conductor is provided with a first conductor (3), which is a metal pin. The magnetic body (2) has the form of a plate that has a first main surface and a second main surface facing each other and having a predetermined shape and a lateral surface that connects the first main surface and the second main surface with each other. The conductor is provided with the first conductor (3), which has one end exposed from the second main surface of the magnetic body (2), and a second conductor (4) that is connected to the other end of the first conductor (3). The conductor is arranged so that the first conductor (3) is perpendicular to the first main surface and the second main surface of the magnetic body (2) and the second conductor (4) is parallel to the first main surface and the second main surface of the magnetic body (2). Due to this configuration, an inductor device, an inductor array and a multilayer substrate, each of which has high reliability and comprises a conductor having low specific resistance with small variation, are provided.
Patent GB-2555822-A (GB)
Title: Spoiler
Inventor: ANDREW LEIGH WESTON
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2016-11-11
Abstract: A spoiler 10 for a vehicle 2, such as a sports utility vehicle (SUV), comprises a first body part 14 having an upper surface and a lower surface and a first tailgate part 16 positionable adjacent to first body part 14. A channel 24 has a body portion 26 is formed in an upper surface of first body part 14 and a tailgate portion 28 formed in the upper surface of first tailgate part 16. An aperture 32 is formed in first tailgate part 16 and extends from tailgate portion 28 of channel 24 to a lower surface of first tailgate part 16. The channel may transversely narrow from a front end to a rear end, and the rear end of the channel may be the same width as the aperture. The aperture may comprise an insert (62, Figure 5), and first tailgate part 16 may comprise a packaging pocket. A plurality of apertures and channels may be provided.