Smart, GB
Christopher Smart, Wootton Bassett GB
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20120258718 | Femtocell Base Station - There is provided a method of operating a femtocell base station comprising, following a hand-in or reselection of the femtocell base station by a mobile device, determining a reason for the hand-in or reselection by the mobile device and adjusting a maximum permitted transmission power of the femtocell base station according to the determined reason. A femtocell base station for use in a communication network is also provided that comprises a processor configured to perform the above method following hand-in or reselection of the femtocell base station. | 10-11-2012 |
Christopher Brian Smart, Wiltshire GB
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20090187690 | FEMTOCELL DEVICE - There is provided a femtocell device for communicating with one or more user devices in a communication network, the network having a plurality of subchannels available for transmissions, wherein the femtocell device is adapted to use a first subset of the plurality of subchannels for communicating with user devices that are in a closed subscriber group of the femtocell device and within a first area, and a second subset of the plurality of subchannels for communicating with other user devices. | 07-23-2009 |
20120258676 | Filter - Method and filter for filtering a signal, in which the signal is applied to a delay line having a plurality of taps. Respective weighting coefficients of a windowing function are applied to outputs from the plurality of taps to thereby generate a plurality of weighted outputs. The method comprises repeatedly selecting, for output, whichever of the weighted outputs has the highest value. | 10-11-2012 |
Christopher Brian Smart, Wootton Bassett Wiltshire GB
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20090149211 | POWER CONTROL - There is provided a femtocell device for use in connecting a mobile terminal to a communication network, the femtocell device comprising means for implementing a power control procedure in which a target value for a first characteristic of transmissions received from the mobile terminal is set and adjusted based on a quality of service criteria for the transmissions; and wherein the means for implementing the power control procedure operates in a physical layer of the femtocell device. | 06-11-2009 |
Colin Smart, Burley GB
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20090242447 | SMART EVIDENCE AND BAGGAGE SYSTEM - A closable bag for use in storing items removed from injured, ill, or deceased persons. The bag is suitably of flexible, plastic. The bag has a bag mouth area providing an opening to the bag, a detachable segment disposed in the mouth area and having an aperture and having a bar code number on an exterior surface of the detachable segment, a bag main portion having a recordation area on an exterior surface of the bag main portion and having a corresponding bar code number on an exterior surface of the bag main portion, a closure member in the bag main portion and near the bag mouth area, and a perforated tear strip disposed between the closure member and the opening to the bag mouth area. Also, a kit including a container for storing one or more of the bags. Also, a method for storing personal items, removed from injured and/or ill persons, or from deceased persons, in one or more of the bags. | 10-01-2009 |
20100024129 | FIELD STRETCHER - A field stretcher comprising a subject transporting portion, the subject transporting portion comprising a region capable of forming a subject retaining compartment for retaining a subject positioned within the subject transporting portion, is disclosed and described. A method of transporting a subject generally horizontally, is provided, the method comprising providing a field stretcher comprising a subject transporting portion, positioning a subject in the subject transporting portion, and drawing at least a portion of the subject transporting portion about at least a portion of the subject. | 02-04-2010 |
20100025447 | BANDOLIER - A bandolier comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, at least one first storage region on the outer surface and at least one second storage region on the inner surface is disclosed and described. In one aspect, the bandolier comprises a wearing configuration presenting the corresponding outer surfaces of the first storage region and the second storage region, and a non-wearing configuration presenting the corresponding inner surfaces of the first storage region and the second storage region arranged substantially flat and substantially adjacent to each other. | 02-04-2010 |
Colin John Smart, Halifax GB
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20140366272 | FIELD STRETCHER - A field stretcher comprising a subject transporting portion, the subject transporting portion comprising a region capable of forming a subject retaining compartment for retaining a subject positioned within the subject transporting portion, is disclosed and described. A method of transporting a subject generally horizontally, is provided, the method comprising providing a field stretcher comprising a subject transporting portion, positioning a subject in the subject transporting portion, and drawing at least a portion of the subject transporting portion about at least a portion of the subject. | 12-18-2014 |
David Smart, Churchdown, Gloucestershire GB
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20160076561 | ACTUATOR - An actuator arranged to be movable between an extended condition and a compressed condition and being biased to an intermediate condition between and distinct from the extended condition and the compressed condition. The actuator includes a damping device arranged to define the damping coefficient of the actuator. The damping device is arranged to provide a relatively low damping coefficient when the actuator is in a first condition distinct from the intermediate condition, and a relatively high damping coefficient when the actuator is in a second condition, the second condition being distinct from the first condition and being equal or adjacent to the intermediate condition | 03-17-2016 |
David Smart, Moira GB
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20090132338 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SALES AND MARKETING PRACTICES - A method of identifying whether a first product should be sold or marketed, associated with a predetermined diagnostic, based on the impact of the predetermined diagnostic on one or more other products which are similar to the first product in one or more respect, and where not all the other products have experienced the predetermined diagnostic. The method comprises the following steps: determining one or more marketing factors associated with the product which are potentially influenced by the predetermined diagnostic; determining a scoring scheme associated with the or each marketing factor for deriving a score associated with the first product; comparing the score of the first product with a score associated with the said one or more other products; identifying the one or more other products that have a score within a predetermined threshold of the score for the first product, to identify one or more possible matching other products; and determining whether the one or more possible matching products have experienced the predetermined diagnostic in order to determine whether the first product should be sold or marketed, associated with the predetermined diagnostic. | 05-21-2009 |
20110008909 | Assay Device - Disclosed is an assay device for the determination of the presence and/or amount of a species in a liquid sample, the assay device comprising one or more reagents for providing an analyte of interest wherein the assay device further comprises a control species which is capable of interacting with the one or more reagents to provide a detectable control antigen. | 01-13-2011 |
David Smart, Cheltenham GB
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20150375856 | PITCH TRIMMER ACTUATOR WITH VARIABLE DAMPING - A pitch trimmer assembly for an aircraft landing gear having a damping element arranged to be connected between a first and a second element of an aircraft landing gear and arranged to exert a first damping force when in a first state and a second damping force in a second state, the damping element being switchable between the first and second states in dependence on the relative positions of the first and second landing gear elements. | 12-31-2015 |
Gary Smart, Alford GB
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20110094754 | WELLBORE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for treating a wellbore comprises a downhole component ( | 04-28-2011 |
Gary John Smart, Aberdeenshire GB
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20090159293 | ISOLATING TUBING - An apparatus | 06-25-2009 |
20130180094 | ISOLATING TUBING - An apparatus for isolating at least a portion of a tubular for use in a wellbore comprising a first, inner tubular in the form of carrier tube and a second, outer tubular in the form of protective shroud, coupled to the carrier tube. One or more aperture is provided in a wall of the carrier tube for permitting fluid transfer through the tube and one or more aperture is provided to permit fluid transfer through the shroud A sealing layer is disposed on a surface of the shroud, the sealing layer defining a first configuration permitting fluid flow through the apertures and, on exposure to a selected reactant, adopting a second configuration to restrict fluid flow through the apertures, the sealing layer adapted to return from the second configuration to the first configuration where concentration of the selected reactant falls below a selected threshold. | 07-18-2013 |
Gillian Mary Smart, Bolton GB
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20090099353 | COMPOSITE FIBRE OF ALGINATE AND CHITOSAN - There are provided composite fibres of alginate and chitosan. Also provided are fibre materials methods of producing composite fibres or films and composite films. In one embodiment there is provided a composite fibre of alginate and chitosan suitable for use in wound management products, wherein chitosan polymer is bonded to alginate polymer along the length of the fibre. | 04-16-2009 |
20100029796 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AUXETIC FOAMS - A process for the preparation of thermoplastic auxetic foams comprising the steps of: a) taking conventional thermoplastic foam; b) subjecting said foam to at least one process cycle wherein the foam is biaxially compressed and heated; c) optionally subjecting the foam to at least one process cycle wherein the biaxial compression is removed and the foam mechanically agitated prior to reapplying biaxial compression and heating; d) cooling said foam to a temperature below the softening temperature of said foam; and e) removing said compression and heat. | 02-04-2010 |
Hilton Smart, Bristol GB
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20130148747 | TRANSMITTING ELECTRICAL POWER AND COMMUNICATION SIGNALS - A system for transmitting electrical power and communication signals is provided. The system comprises a transmission line, a source of electrical power for supplying electrical power to the transmission line, a first communication unit configured to supply communication signals to the transmission line, a power extraction unit configured to extract and use electrical power from the transmission line, a second communication unit configured to receive communication signals from the transmission line; and a control unit configured to control operation of the system. The source supplies electrical power to the transmission line for respective periods of time which are different from respective periods of time in which the first communication unit supplies communication signals to the transmission line. | 06-13-2013 |
20130154393 | PROTECTING AGAINST TRANSIENTS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system for transmitting alternating current power and communication signals between a first location and a second location through a communication path which includes at least one inductive load and at least one switch configured to switch power to the at least one inductive load on and off is disclosed herein. The system comprises a control configured to control the at least one switch so that, if the power is switched on during a particular phase of the power, is the power is switched off during the opposite phase of the power, and if the power is switched off during a particular phase of the power, the power is switched on during the opposite phase of the power. | 06-20-2013 |
20150042486 | COMMUNICATION IN A SUBSEA WELL CONTROL SYSTEM - A communication arrangement for a subsea well control system, comprising an umbilical between a topside location and a subsea location, an electrical conductor in said umbilical, and a data transmission system configured to transmit and receive data between said locations via said conductor, wherein a return path for said data comprises the sea. | 02-12-2015 |
Hilton Smart, Nailsea GB
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20140346857 | PROTECTING AGAINST TRANSIENTS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system for transmitting alternating current power and communication signals between a first location and a second location via a communication path which includes at least one inductive load and at least one switching means for switching power to said at least one load on and off, the system including control means adapted for controlling said at least one switching means so that, in response to switching off said power, a direct current is applied to said at least one inductive load and, in response to actuation of said at least one switching means to switch said power on, said power is switched on during a phase of the power which results in a magnetization of said at least one inductive load opposite to that resulting from said direct current. | 11-27-2014 |
20160069176 | EXTENDING THE LIFE OF A COMPROMISED UMBILICAL - A method of using an umbilical between a surface location and an underwater location of an underwater fluid extraction well system is provided. The umbilical includes an electrical power conductor configured to transmit electrical power at a first frequency from a source at the surface location to the underwater location. The method comprises detecting that the umbilical has been compromised by the ingress of water. In response thereto, the method comprises converting electrical power from the source to electrical power at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is lower than the first frequency or DC electrical power; transmitting the electrical power at the second frequency or DC electrical power to the underwater location via the conductor; and converting, at the underwater location, the electrical power at the second frequency or DC electrical power to electrical power at a frequency used by the underwater equipment of the well system. | 03-10-2016 |
Katherine Smart, Rempstone GB
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20140170723 | Sequential Fermentation of Hydrolsate and Solids from a Dilute Acid Hydrolysis of Biomass to Produce Fermentation Products - A method of producing renewable material comprising (a) converting biologically a hemicellulose-derived material to form a first mixture comprising a first renewable material, and (b) convening a substantial amount of a material comprising cellulose and lignin in the presence of at least a portion of the first mixture to form a second mixture comprising second renewable material. | 06-19-2014 |
Katherine Anne Smart, Nottingham GB
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20110294119 | NOVEL METHODS OF DIFFERENTIATING YEAST STRAINS AND/OR DETERMINING GENETIC STABILITY OF YEAST STRAINS, AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to a method of determining the strain or strains of yeast in a sample, comprising: obtaining and screening nucleic acid from yeast for target sequences comprises all or part of a gene, or a flanking region associated with a gene, in the yeast mitochondrial DNA; and determining from the results of the screen the yeast strain or strains in the sample. Also provided is a method of determining the genetic stability of a yeast strain in a sample, wherein one target sequences in the nucleic acid comprises all or part of a gene, or a flanking region associated with a gene, in the yeast mitochondrial DNA or all or part of a gene, or a flanking region associated with a gene, located in the subtelomeric region of a chromosome; and determining from the results of the screen if the yeast strain is genetically stable. | 12-01-2011 |
Nigel Smart, Bristol GB
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20120002811 | SECURE OUTSOURCED COMPUTATION - Secure outsourced computation on data can be achieved by transmitting shares of the data to respective computation servers; establishing respective connections between each of the computation servers and respective security modules, wherein each security module contains respective security data, the security data on the security modules being related by means of a Linear Secret Sharing Scheme; computing respective shares of a computation result in the computation servers, using the respective shares of the data and the respective security data; returning the shares of the computation result to a data owner; and obtaining the computation result from the respective shares of the computation result. | 01-05-2012 |
Nigel P. Smart, Bristol GB
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20130216044 | HOMOMORPHIC EVALUATION INCLUDING KEY SWITCHING, MODULUS SWITCHING, AND DYNAMIC NOISE MANAGEMENT - Homomorphic evaluations of functions are performed. The functions include operation(s). Variants of key switching and modulus switching are described and are performed prior to or after the operation(s). A key switching transformation converts a ciphertext with respect to a first secret key and a first modulus to a ciphertext with respect to a second secret key and a second modulus. A key switching transformation converts a first version of a ciphertext with respect to a first secret key and with some number r bits of precision to a second version of the selected ciphertext with respect to a second keys and with some other number r′ bits of precision. The ciphertexts may be operated on as polynomials represented using evaluation representation, which has benefits for multiplication and automorphism. Further, ciphertexts are associated with an estimate of noise, which is used to determine when to perform modulus switching on the ciphertexts. | 08-22-2013 |
Paul Smart, Crimond GB
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20130214934 | DOWNHOLE LOGGING TOOL - A downhole logging tool, comprising: a sensor device comprising a sensor configured to electrically detect at least one physical characteristic downhole fluid such as temperature or flow. The sensor comprises a bridge circuit having a four electric components for electric detection of the physical characteristic. The electric components, often resistors, are often spaced apart in pairs where a first and second components are situated together next to each other; third and fourth electric components are situated together in close proximity and next to each other; whilst first and the third electric component are configured to be in parallel with the second and the fourth electric components. A heater may be added to the tool to generate a pulse of heat which may be detected by the sensors and provide data indicative of flow in the well. Accordingly embodiments of the invention can detect temperature in a well, and indeed fluid flow, which can be indicative of leaks in the well. | 08-22-2013 |
Robert Smart, Weston-Super-Mare GB
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20150280913 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STORING CONTENT - Data processing circuitry has a virtual data buffer, with contiguous virtual addresses of the virtual buffer being associated with discontiguous addresses of a physical memory. Cyphering circuitry coupled between the data processing circuitry and the physical memory responds to a command received from the data processing circuitry by determining a key associated with the command based on virtual buffer address information associated with the virtual buffer. | 10-01-2015 |
Robert Patrick Wallace Smart, Stevenage Hertfordshire GB
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20140192939 | Alignment of Non-Synchronous Data Streams - An apparatus for aligning non-synchronous input data streams received in the apparatus, the apparatus comprising an analogue to digital converter arrangement for digitising the data streams into a plurality of sequences of samples; and a synchronisation processing arrangement for generating alignment pulses for each sequence of the plurality of sequences of samples, for arranging each sequence of samples with respect to the alignment pulses for the sequence and for synchronisation the delivery of said plurality of sequences of samples to a common processor with respect to the respective alignment pulses. The synchronisation processing arrangement may comprise a processing chain for each antenna feed of said plurality of antenna feeds and each processing chain may comprise an alignment pulse generator for generating an alignment pulse for the sequence of samples corresponding to the processing chain. The input data streams may be received by a plurality of antenna feeds. | 07-10-2014 |
Robert S. Smart, Southampton GB
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20110317593 | Conferencing that Bridges Virtual World and Real-World Meeting Places - Mechanisms are provided for conference call communication in a virtual world environment. The mechanisms establish a hybrid conference call by establishing a hybrid conference call communication connection between a data based communication conference call server, that handles data based communications with client computing devices, and a telephone conference call server, that handles telephone protocol communications with telephone devices external to the virtual world environment. Communications between client computing devices and telephone devices are converted from data based communications to telephone protocol communications and vice versa using a data based communication conference call server and a telephone conference call server. | 12-29-2011 |
20120173308 | OPTIMIZING PACKAGE DELIVERY USING SOCIAL NETWORKS - In an embodiment of the invention, a method for optimizing package delivery using social networks is provided. The method includes receiving an order to purchase a product by a purchaser in an e-commerce computing application executing in memory of a host server from over a computer communications network, retrieving a list of social networking contacts for the purchaser, determining whether or not a contact amongst the social networking contacts has ordered a product from the e-commerce computing application, and rendering a prompt in the e-commerce computing application to the purchaser to consolidate shipment of the product ordered by the purchaser with a product ordered by the contact in response to determining that the contact has also ordered a product from the e-commerce computing application not yet shipped to the contact. | 07-05-2012 |
Robert S. Smart, Chandlers Ford GB
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20120233268 | PUBLISH/SUBSCRIBE MESSAGE ROUTING - Message routing in a publish/subscribe system where messages are routed from one or more publishers to one or more subscribers according to respective defined paths through a topic tree. A pseudo-topic tree path comprised of a partial path definition and a selection function is specified by a subscriber or publisher. When executed, the selection function searches the topic tree to identify one or more path definition segments, which segments replace the selection function in the pseudo-topic tree path to generate one or more complete path definitions that are then usable for routing messages. | 09-13-2012 |
20150220723 | USER AUTHENTICATION USING TEMPORAL KNOWLEDGE OF DYNAMIC IMAGES - An approach is described for authenticating a user. An associated method includes displaying a dynamic image on a display screen, detecting a user interaction with the displayed image, and detecting a duration of the detected user interaction. The method further includes comparing the detected user interaction and the detected duration with a stored user interaction and a stored duration. The method further includes authenticating the user upon determining that the detected user interaction matches the stored user interaction and the detected duration matches the stored duration. In an embodiment, the method further includes transmitting the detected user interaction and the detected duration to a remote device. In such embodiment, the method step of comparing the detected user interaction and the detected duration with the stored user interaction and the stored duration is performed by the remote device. | 08-06-2015 |
Robert S. Smart, Winchester GB
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20120233272 | SUBSCRIBER MESSAGE PAYLOAD HANDLING - A first message published by a first publisher, including a message header and payload data, is received. The payload data within the first received message is identified, extracted, and stored. A second message published by a second publisher, including function data that provides a function to modify the payload data, is received. The function data within the second received message is identified, extracted, and stored. The extracted and stored payload data is modified using the stored function. A third message, including the modified payload data, is created for distribution to a subscriber configured to process the modified payload in the third message. | 09-13-2012 |
Sean Smart, Rugby GB
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20140265372 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOOR OR THE LIKE - A retractable handle arrangement comprises a handle movable between stowed and deployed states, a motor and transmission means arranged to couple the motor to the handle for moving the handle from the stowed state to the deployed state when the motor is driven in a first direction, and to modulate the force exerted on the handle and the speed at which the handle is deployed as the handle travels from the stowed state to the deployed state. | 09-18-2014 |
20150233153 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE ARRANGEMENT - A handle arrangement for a vehicle comprising: a handle moveable between a slowed position and a deployed position; a drive mechanism for controlling the handle position; a sensor for detecting a force applied to the handle when in the deployed position, which force is directed so as to urge the handle into the stowed position; wherein upon detecting the force the handle arrangement is arranged to move the handle from the deployed position to the stowed position. | 08-20-2015 |
20150233154 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE ARRANGEMENT - A retractable handle arrangement comprising a handle comprising a first end and a second end and feeing movable between stowed and deployed positions; the handle being pivotally mounted about a handle pivot axis disposed between the first and second ends; an operating member extending from the handle: a first lever arm for moving the handle from the stowed position to the deployed position; a second lever arm for operating a release mechanism in response to movement of the handle from the deployed position to an operative position; and a drive mechanism; wherein the drive mechanism is coupled to the first fever arm and operable, in use, to cause the first lever arm to operatively engage with the operating member to move the handle from the stowed position to the deployed position; and wherein the operating member is arranged to operatively engage with the second lever arm when the handle is moved from the deployed position to an operative position. | 08-20-2015 |
Simon Smart, Brackley GB
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20130053198 | Bicycle derailleur cover - Embodiments described herein provide for a derailleur cover with a housing and a mounting mechanism (for respectively covering and holding the housing in place around at least a portion of a chain-guide for the derailleur). Such derailleur cover not only provides for a shield or protection for the derailleur components, but another example embodiment also considers an airfoil shape of the housing for promoting non-turbulent airflow around the chain-guide. | 02-28-2013 |
Simon Smart, Helmdon GB
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20130026815 | OPTIMUM AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE WHEEL - Embodiments described herein improve airflow around the bicycle wheels by providing for one or more of: (1) a optimum leading edge width of a rim for preventing early stall in cross winds, while still allowing for sufficient stability without undue drag, whilst not unnecessarily increasing the rotating wheel and drag on the frame; (2) a sidewall shape with a subtle camber angle at the leading, which defines a rate of radius change at the max width of the rim—which further defines the max width and placement along the chord length for optimizing the aerodynamic properties of the rim; (3) a continuous rate of change of curvature at a spoke face, which fundamentally improves the performance and stability by generating a side force at higher yaw angles; and (4) wheel sets with a wider front rim relative to a narrower rear wheel to assist in flow attachment in high crosswind areas. | 01-31-2013 |
20130032001 | INTEGRATED REMOVABLE STORAGE AND HANDLEBAR SYSTEM - Embodiments described herein provide for an integrated hydration and nutrition container with or within the handlebars of a cycling system (e.g., a bicycle). Such integration allows a rider easy access to the nutritional value necessary for high performance competition with little to no movement required, thereby allowing the rider to maintain focus, balance, speed, and aerodynamic efficiency. In one embodiment, the system is easily removable, if desired; yet holds firmly in place (with also available airfoil adjustments) on the desired handlebar positioning during a ride. In another embodiment, the container resides within the handlebar unit itself. | 02-07-2013 |
20130049441 | MULTI-SURFACE RIM FOR ENHANCED EFFICIENCY - Embodiments described herein provide for one or more of: (1) airflow enhancement around a rim using cusps that create virtual surfaces of air with the bike in motion, which also encourage favorable air attachment around the rim; (2) wake reduction by streamlining the airfoil around the rim using trip edges at various points of rim surface transition, which cause a laminar flow to go turbulent for enhancing the streamline effect; (3) a double rim surface, which provides an air slot between the two rim surfaces at a distance that enhances flow attachment and adds energy of air flow around the rim by moving air between areas of high and low pressure; and (4) a tubeless tire rim kit capable of converting conventional rims into tubeless ones and also promoting the sealing of the tire to the rim with minimal air pressure necessary to create the seal. | 02-28-2013 |
20140284995 | OPTIMUM AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE WHEEL - Embodiments described herein improve airflow around bicycle wheels by providing for one or more of: (1) a optimum leading edge width of a rim for preventing early stall in cross winds, while still allowing for sufficient stability without undue drag, whilst not unnecessarily increasing the rotating wheel and drag on the frame; (2) a sidewall shape with a subtle camber angle at the leading, which defines a rate of radius change at the max width of the rim—which further defines the max width and placement along the chord length for optimizing the aerodynamic properties of the rim; (3) a continuous rate of change of curvature at a spoke face, which fundamentally improves the performance and stability by generating a side force at higher yaw angles; and (4) wheel sets with a wider front rim relative to a narrower rear wheel to assist in flow attachment in high crosswind areas. | 09-25-2014 |