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Patent GB-2494717-A (GB)
Title: Portable wireless network
Inventor: PINTO JONATHAN
IPC: H01Q1/27
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A small, portable wireless router 125 combined with a wideband, wearable antenna 110 supports a local wireless network created on the move for exchanging information between multiple personnel 105 spread over a useful geographic area. Multiple information sources of different types, such as cameras 120 and GPS 150, can use the network to send information feeds to mobile users with interface devices such as smartphones 150 that can deliver multiple feeds at the same time to the user. Devices connected to other networks, such as information processing devices at fixed operating bases 115, can deliver information feeds to the network.
Patent GB-2497296-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensor with adaptable light filter
Inventor: SAGBERG HA KON
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: A gas sensor for measuring concentration of a predetermined gas comprises a light source 2 arranged to emit pulses of light, a measurement volume 10, a detector 4 arranged to receive light that has passed through the measurement volume, and an adaptable filter 6 disposed between the light source and the detector. The gas sensor has a measurement state in which it passes at least one wavelength band which is absorbed by the gas and a reference state in which said wavelength band is attenuated relative to the measurement state. The adaptable filter is arranged to change between one of said measurement state and said reference state to the other at least once during each pulse.
Patent GB-2497584-A (GB)
Title: Detachable steering wheel mounted paddle operated wireless throttle device
Inventor: TANSLEY JAMES ROYSTON
IPC: B60K26/02
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: Â A detachable steering wheel mounted paddle operated wireless throttle device has a paddle 1.2 with mounting holes 1.3 for attachment to a hinge 1.5 with mounting holes 1.4 for paddle attachment. A paddle hinge stop screw 1.1 is provided to limit the paddle travel during use. A sensor housing 1.9 contains a waterproof Hall Effect sensor 1.7 and a magnet 1.8. A paddle pivot pin 1.6 secures the final assembly of the completed device. A steering wheel adaptor boss 1.10 and spring 1.11 enable connection to a vehicle/vessel steering wheel. A two piece paddle damper assembly 1.12 and paddle pivot pin lock nut 1.13 are provided to manually set a constant throttle position if desired.
Patent GB-2497751-A (GB)
Title: Sub-sampling method for transmission over plural wireless paths, dropping enhancement pixel information from generated set of pixel blocks
Inventor: LAGRANGE PASCAL
IPC: H04N7/015
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: A method of transmitting video information over a wireless communication link, with several transmission paths, comprises: obtaining an uncompressed pixel block video frame, with pixels represented by base and enhancement (e.g. scalable video coding (SVC)) information; and generating at least one set (e.g. a pair) of complementary (additional) pixel blocks 610,620 from a given (existing) pixel block 600 by applying different operations, dropping different enhancement pixel information     thus, generated blocks comprise different enhancement information but each includes base information. Different enhancement data decimation may be defined so that a combination of the resulting complementary pixel blocks provides all the pixel information of the given (original) block. Generated blocks may be transmitted over the respective different paths, with enhancement data sub-sampling based on network conditions. Colour component data may be used, e.g. a luma component base data and enhancement chroma components, using 4:2:2, 4:2:0 and 4:1:1 sub-sampling. Colour components can be coded over a fixed number of bits, with dropping of least significant bits (LSB) representing enhancement data, and with base data using a most significant bit. Predetermined dropping profiles (Figure 4) may be used, and adjacent block information may be taken into account of when sub-sampling.
Patent GB-2487475-A (GB)
Title: Statistically identifying the likely geographical location of an anomaly in a water utility network
Inventor: ARMON AMITAI
IPC: F17D5/02
Filed: 2012-01-18
Abstract: A computerized method for determining one or more statistically likely geographical locations of an anomaly in a region or zone of a water utility network where the water utility network comprising at least a network of pipes for delivering water to consumers and a plurality of meters positioned within the water utility network. The meters capture anomaly event data representing an indication of an anomaly occurring or having occurred within a region or zone of the water utility network. The method also includes performing a plurality of tests on the anomaly event data, each of which is designed to statistically determine a likely geographical location of the anomaly within the region or zone. The performance of each test produces a result. The results of the plurality of tests are combined and used to generate scores to determine the likely locations for the anomaly. The one or more of the determined likely locations are presented to a user.
Patent GB-2499185-A (GB)
Title: Gathering power consumption data for monitoring impact of virtual machines on host server resources
Inventor: PONSFORD SIMON
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A method for computing power consumption of an activity executing on a computing device 100 comprises periodically polling a management controller 101 of the device, which may be an IPMI controller, for a power consumption measurement from a sensor 103 communicatively coupled to the controller, and storing a power consumption value based on that measurement in a memory 109 of the device in order to make it available for use by an application. The device may be a host server running a number of virtual machines, and the power consumption value may be derived by determining the relative CPU usage of each virtual machine as a proportion of the overall CPU resource. The polling may be carried out by an agent module program 115. A reference value representing the state of the server when idle may also be captured and used to estimate the power consumption. This enables more accurate estimation of the physical power being used by a virtual system.
Patent GB-2499438-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle stability control having a test braking pulse and comparing the difference in speed change for wheels on each side of the vehicle
Inventor: HARRISON DUDLEY JOHN
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: A method of vehicle stability control including: applying a test low level braking pulse to a wheel on a first side of the vehicle and to a wheel on a second, opposite, side of the vehicle; measuring the rotational speed of both wheels during the test braking pulse; calculating the difference between the change in speed of the wheel at the first side of the vehicle and the change in speed of the wheel at the second side of the vehicle; and carrying out a stability control intervention if the said difference exceeds a predetermined threshold. The control intervention may comprise braking one or more wheels on the outside of the turning curve.
Patent GB-2488417-A (GB)
Title: Demountable grips for footwear
Inventor: PAUL JUNIOR
IPC: A43B5/18
Filed: 2012-02-20
Abstract: A grip attachment 1 for footwear comprising a body 2 having a heel potion and a forefoot portion linked by a central spine 3 and a plurality of grip retaining elements 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, and a plurality of footwear securing elements, including a retaining member 9 for engaging the foot aperture of the footwear. The body may be made of plastics material, and may include stiffened sections. Grip components 12 such as a cleat, stud or spike may be attached to the grip retaining elements, by means of a screw thread. The attachment may be secured to the footwear by use of buckles, hook and loop fasteners, or clip and ratchet fasteners. Adhesive pads may be used to secure the attachment to the footwear.
Patent GB-2500209-A (GB)
Title: Antenna isolation using a tuned ground plane notch
Inventor: HARPER MARC
IPC: H01Q1/52
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: An antenna device 1 comprises a conductive ground plane 2 where at least first and second antennas 4, 5 are connected to an edge of the ground plane 2. At least one notch or slot 9 is located in the edge of the ground plane 2 located between the said antennas 4, 5 and an impedance arrangement is used to tune the notch 9 to improve the isolation between the antennas. The impedance arrangement may involve a conductive track 13 extending across the mouth 12 of the notch 9, which is connected in series with at least one capacitor 11, which may be a variable capacitor such as a varactor, which is connected to an edge of the said notch 9. The impedance arrangement may include capacitive stub elements and inductive elements. Plural antennas separated by respective tuned notch arrangements may be used and plural, different sized, tuned notches may be used between two antennas. The antennas may be of the same or different types, such as: inverted F, loop, monopole or dielectric resonant, or loaded, antennas, which may be directly or parasitically driven. The antenna device 1 may be used in mobile telecommunications devices, such as: laptop and tablet computers, USB adapters, etc; to enable good MIMO or diversity operation.
Patent GB-2500592-A (GB)
Title: Multi-threshold algorithm for analyzing out of focus particles and droplets
Inventor: JU DEHAO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2012-03-25
Abstract: A methodology is presented that enables efficient acquisition of sufficient particle/droplet information (e.g. diameter and aspect ratio) from images of in and out of focus droplets. The newly developed multi-threshold algorithm is successfully implemented in the automatic particle/droplet image analysis (PDIA) system. It employs continuous thresholds until the local background level to process each particle/droplet in the images, rather than only two thresholds implemented in the dual threshold methods (which are widely used in the commercial software). It uses a curve matching method to compare the results with the calibrated data, to acquire the particle/droplet size, aspect ratio and the distance from the focal plane, which provides a possibility to get the three-dimensional position of the particles/droplets from the two-dimensional images. The multi-threshold method significantly increases the depth of field (DoF) of small particles with diameter smaller than 50Âµm, and it performs more efficiently than the dual threshold methods. The multi-threshold method is also capable of generating the aspect ratios of particles/droplets more accurately than the dual threshold methods.
Patent GB-2488919-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum Mounting press with a platen heated by two heat sources
Inventor: CHICHLOWSCY WIKTOR
IPC: B29C33/02
Filed: 2010-09-07
Abstract: A heated vacuum mounting press (2) comprises an electrically heated first platen (8) and a flexible first diaphragm (10) moveable between open and closed positions relative to a first side of the first platen (8). An air evacuating means is disposed for evacuating air from between the first platen (8) and the first diaphragm (10) when the first diaphragm (10) is in its closed position relative to the first platen. The first diaphragm (10) is able to be flexed against sheet workpiece material positioned between the first diaphragm (10) and the first platen (8) in use to provide substantially even pressure over the surface of the sheet workpiece material whilst heat is applied to the sheet workpiece material from the first platen (8). The press (2) further comprises an additional heat source (22) located on a second (opposite) side of the first platen (8). At least the first platen (8) is partially transparent.
Patent GB-2506640-A (GB)
Title: Protective sleeve for paint, varnish and glue applicators
Inventor: LYONS IAN
IPC: A46B17/04
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A device for protecting a paint applicator tool such as a paintbrush 20 comprises a flexible sheath 10 having an aperture 18 formed in one end, a self-sealing means 14 for sealing the aperture 18, and an elasticated opening 16. In use, the sheath is turned inside-out, the handle 22 is inserted into opening 16 and the sheath 10 unrolled over the brush ferrule 24 and the bristles 26. The elasticated opening 16 forms an airtight seal around the handle 22 of the paintbrush 20. Excess air is forced from the sheath through aperture 18 through the unrolled sealing means 14 which, when released, rolls up on itself thus sealing the aperture 18.
Patent GB-2493482-A (GB)
Title: Temperature measurement probe for a kettle
Inventor: FRIEL DANIEL D SR
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: A kettle includes an electric heater 3 fixed to a base plate 2 of a water container and a temperature sensing probe mounted through a wall or base of the container. The probe includes a heat transferring structure 6 in direct thermal contact with and wet by the liquid inside the container. An electrical sensor 4 within the probe is in thermal contact with the heat transfer structure and has electrical properties which directly correlate with its temperature. The heat transferring structure is attached to a supporting structure 5, possibly made from a poor heat conductor, mounted to the wall or base by an elastomeric thermal insulating material 15 held in compression to provide physical support for the probe and to seal the wall from leaking. Thermal insulation 11 may seal the sensor in the probe. The sensor is thus thermally insulated from the wall, heater and air and is responsive to water temperature.
Patent GB-2509699-A (GB)
Title: Themed comestible product
Inventor: MAITLAND ROBIN NEIL
IPC: A23G1/50
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: A themed comestible product comprises edible components shaped to resemble an element associated with the theme. The edible components are shaped to be reversibly engageable with each other. They may be savoury snacks or confectionery including chocolate, jelly sweets, toffee, marshmallow and chewing gum. The theme may relate to hobbies, such as car repair, fishing, DIY or sewing, or may relate to employment or movies or musicians. The application also describes a comestible product comprising at least one shaped edible element and a compartmentalised container, and a method of making an edible component comprising moulding or extruding.
Patent GB-2495658-A (GB)
Title: Cofiguring a computer system for a software package installation
Inventor: MARIANI GIANLUCA
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for configuring a computer system for the installation of a software application by a local or remote installer and performing full configuration by integrating data from the local system and from any remote configuration repository.
Patent GB-2496341-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof sheet with excellent fire resistance
Inventor: ISHII HIROAKI
IPC: C08K3/20
Filed: 2010-08-17
Abstract: Provided is a waterproof sheet that does not easily generate harmful gases when burned and has superior combustion stability while also being provided with the five properties of low flame propagation, low total heat of combustion, high oxygen index, low maximum heat release rate, and low smoke evolution, and having excellent overall fire resistance performance. This waterproof sheet (1) is characterized in that at least a resin layer (2) comprising a resin composition containing 50 parts by mass to 200 parts by mass of a metal hydroxide and 1 part by mass to 10 parts by mass of red phosphorus with respect to 100 parts by mass of a resin without chlorine atoms in the chemical structure is provided; at least a copolymer resin, which comprises at least one or more kinds of monomers selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives and methacrylic acid derivatives as a copolymerization component, is used for the resin without chlorine atoms in the chemical structure that configures the resin layer (2); and the content of the copolymer resin with respect to the total resin components configuring the resin layer (2) is 50 mass% or more but less than 100 mass%.
Patent GB-2503334-A (GB)
Title: Metal-organic framework compounds and their method of manufacture
Inventor: ACERBI NADIA
IPC: B01J31/16
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A method of preparing a metal-organic framework compound comprises the steps of contacting a solid, particulate, inorganic metal compound with an organic ligand compound in the presence of a liquid which is not a solvent for said inorganic metal compound and then separating a product metal-organic framework from the liquid and drying said product metal-organic framework compound. Compounds made by this method, in particular those comprising copper or iron and ligands derived from benzenetricarboxylic acid are disclosed, having a surface area as measured by argon absorption and BET methods of at least 1200m2/g.
Patent GB-2513663-A (GB)
Title: Compressor
Inventor: KING GARY
IPC: F04D29/58
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A compressor comprises a frame 2, a rotor assembly 4 and a heat sink assembly 5. The rotor assembly comprises a shaft to which an impeller, a bearing assembly and a rotor core are secured. The bearing assembly comprises a pair of bearings, and the heat sink assembly comprises a sleeve to which one or more heat sinks are secured. The sleeve is secured to the bearings, and the heat sink is secured to the frame. The heat sink assembly may comprise a heat sink having a plurality of legs extending radially from the sleeve, and/or a disc shaped heat sink. One heat sink of each type may be spaced from one another along the sleeve. The disc shaped heat sink may be closer to the impeller, and the heat sink comprising a plurality of legs may be proximal to the rotor core.
Patent GB-2516620-A (GB)
Title: Lighter Than Air Drone
Inventor: MAJOE DENNIS
IPC: B64C99/00
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: A surveillance air drone that achieves lift through the use of lighter than air components due to the containment of lighter than air gases. The drone preferably has a tubular fuselage 4, a rudder 3 and two perpendicular arms. The first perpendicular arm is attached at either end to aerofoils 5, 6 that are arranged to exert a rotational force on the fuselage about its longitudinal axis. The second perpendicular arm is attached at either end to frames 7, 8 shaped to produce low aerodynamic drag and which comprise a series of bladed vanes arranged so that they produce an accelerating force parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage in the opposite direction to the rudder.
Patent GB-2504426-A (GB)
Title: Processed cheese stored at room temperature and preparation method therefor
Inventor: ZHENG YUANRONG
IPC: A23C19/082
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: Disclosed are a processed cheese stored at room temperature and a preparation method therefor. The processed cheese stored at room temperature comprises the following raw materials: natural cheese 15-65%, fat products 2-14%, milk solid substances other than the natural cheese and fat products 3-40%, starch 4-10%, plant protein 3-7%, antioxidant 0.1-0.5%, emulsifying salt 1.5-2.5% and water 13-25%; the percentages are the mass percent of each raw material out of the total raw material; the emulsifying salt is a phosphate. The processed cheese of the present invention can be stored at room temperature, and has a shelf life of at least 4 months, which surpasses the current Chinese market situation wherein cheese can only be kept in cold storage, and contributes to expansion of the cheese market; the processed cheese produced has a mild flavour, which can maintain the original characteristic flavour and functional properties of a classic cheese; and it has a relatively hard texture, which can be packaged into flexible forms of snack.
Patent GB-2513012-A (GB)
Title: Mould tooling
Inventor: PIPER DAVID JOHN
IPC: B29C33/00
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: Transfer mould tooling 1 comprising a plurality of stackable and destackable decks la-e, the decks defining at least one mould cavity 7, each deck provided with a feed passage 5 extending from one side of the deck through to the other, the feed passages of adjacent decks arranged to align to form a conduit which extends in the height of the decks, and the tooling comprising at least one injection gate (6, figure 2) which connects the conduit to the mould cavity 7, and wherein each deck comprises a locator pin aperture and the tooling further comprises a locator pin 9 arranged to extend through the apertures when in an aligned condition to thereby maintain the relative positioning of the decks. The locator pin may be tapered.
Patent GB-2512257-A (GB)
Title: Switch discovery protocol for a distributed fabric system
Inventor: KAMBLE KESHAV GOVIND
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2013-01-17
Abstract: A distributed fabric system comprises a plurality of independent network elements interconnected by inter-switch links and assigned to a same group. Each network element includes one or more switching chips, a processor, and memory storing program code that is executed by the processor. The program code of each network element includes a switch discovery protocol (SDP) module. The SDP module of each network element, when executed, periodically multicasts SDP data units (SDPDUs) using one of a plurality of transmission rates. The plurality of transmission rates includes a fast transmission rate and a slow transmission rate. The transmission rate used by the SDP module of each network element is the fast transmission rate until the SDP module of that network element determines a criterion is met, in response to which the transmission rate used by the SDP module of that network element changes to the slow transmission rate.
Patent GB-2528886-A (GB)
Title: Flexible interdental cleaning device
Inventor: MORRIS PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: A61C15/00
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: An interdental cleaning device 1 comprises a cleaning element 10 comprising a spinal member extending along an elongate axis from a handle 30 through a flexible neck 20. The cleaning element 10 is formed from a series of bristle elements set into an elongate twisted wire 11 forming a spirally arranged cleaning surface 12. The flexible neck 20 comprises a series of hinges 21, 22, 23, 24 configured to enable bending of the flexible neck in a number of directions perpendicular to the elongate axis of the device 1.
Patent GB-2514939-A (GB)
Title: Image display apparatus and control method therefor
Inventor: KOZAKURA KOZUE
IPC: H04N5/93
Filed: 2013-01-09
Abstract: An image display control apparatus enables determination as to whether or not an image file includes position information, and further, facilitates checking of positioning method of the position information. Accordingly, in the apparatus, positioning information in the image file is analyzed, and it is determined whether or not a positioning method indicating a positioning method for the position information is described. Further, when it is determined that the positioning method is described, the type of the positioning method is determined. Then an icon for discrimination of the presence/absence of positioning method and type of the positioning method is superimposed on a thumbnail of an image indicated with a corresponding image file.