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Patent GB-2587923-A (GB)
Title: Document viewer aligning PDF and XML
Inventor: ROCKY KAHN
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2019-02-28
Abstract: Some processes can benefit from restructuring or editing submitted documents. For example, patent examiners could benefit from viewing claims in a collapsible hierarchy, reflowing content tablet displays, or editing ex officio corrections. Accordingly, it can be beneficial to interact with the document in a Markup Language format such as XML which facilitates restructuring and editing. However, applicants largely refuse to adopt XML filing solutions proposed by the USPTO and the EPO. The present invention allows applicants to continue filing PDF for initial and subsequent submissions while facilitating a transition to a XML working process. After automatically capturing content, it provides an ergonomic interface, allowing users throughout the process to manually touch-up OCR artifacts, mathematical equations, and chemical structures. When both PDF and XML are available, examiners may seamlessly switch between formats and versions while retaining context and a given Annotation appears in all formats and versions.
Patent GB-2599966-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst
Inventor: Daniele Leonarduzzi
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2020-11-10
Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising greater than 40wt% cobalt with a packed bulk density of cobalt of greater than 0.6 g/mL. Preferably the catalyst comprises greater than 45 wt% or more preferably 50 wt% of cobalt. Preferably the packed bulk density of cobalt is greater than 0.7 g/mL, more preferably greater than 0.75 g/mL and most preferably greater than 0.8 g/mL. The catalyst may in addition comprise less than 3 wt% noble metals. Preferably the catalyst may be supported upon a catalyst support. This support may comprise silica. Also disclosed is a method for the production of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. The method comprises the steps of first impregnating a porous support with a solution or suspension of a cobalt containing compound whereby the amount impregnated is greater than 100 % of the pore volume of the support, the support is then dried under heat at a temperature below that of the reflux temperature of the solution or suspension. Preferably the catalyst is then calcined.
Patent GB-2601551-A (GB)
Title: Locking assembly and roller assembly employing the same
Inventor: KAMIL WANIOWSKI
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2020-12-04
Abstract: A lock assembly 102 for a roller assembly 2; the roller assembly comprises a frame 4 having a support portion (8, Fig 1); and a roller 10 rotatably mounted on the support portion 8 of the frame 4; the lock assembly comprising: a lock member support 104; a lock member 122 moveable relative to the lock member support 104 between a first position and a second position; wherein when the lock assembly 102 is employed with the roller assembly 2, the roller can rotate with the lock member in a first position and the roller is prevented from rotating with the lock member in the second position. The roller and lock assemblies can be a kit of parts comprising one or more of the roller and lock assemblies. The lock assembly may be attachable to, or integrally formed with the frame. The lock support may have first and second clips (306,404, Fig 8) for attaching to first and second portions of the frame which do not lie on a straight line. The lock member may engage with the exterior or interior curved surface of the roller. Indirect actuating means (814, fig 16) may be used to move the lock member.
Patent GB-2592132-A (GB)
Title: Enterprise network threat detection
Inventor: RUSSELL HUMPHRIES
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2019-08-13
Abstract: In a threat management platform, a number of endpoints log events in an event data recorder. A local agent filters this data and feeds a filtered data stream to a central threat management facility. The central threat management facility can locally or globally tune filtering by local agents based on the current data stream, and can query local event data recorders for additional information where necessary or helpful in threat detection or forensic analysis. The central threat management facility also stores and deploys a number of security tools such as a web-based user interface supported by machine learning models to identify potential threats requiring human intervention and other models to provide human-readable context for evaluating potential threats.
Patent GB-2590882-A (GB)
Title: A dryer apparatus, associated methods, and a cleaning system
Inventor: DAVID HAITH
IPC: F26B15/12
Filed: 2016-03-08
Abstract: A dryer apparatus 1 for drying objects (such as vegetables) and comprises an inlet 15, an outlet 16, a heated roller array 14, a heater system and a cooling system 18. The inlet and outlet are for receiving and outputting objects from the apparatus respectively. The heated roller array includes a plurality of heated rollers 141 located between the inlet and outlet. The heater system is configured to heat the heated rollers and each heated roller is rotatable to drive movement of the objects across the heated roller array to at least partially dry the objects. The cooling system comprises pipework 181 and spray nozzles 181a to spray a liquid onto the heated roller array and the pipework is configured to supply the spray nozzles with the liquid. Preferably the heating system includes heating elements being provided as part of the heated rollers. Preferably the apparatus includes an object clearing mechanism comprising sweep members 171 to sweep objects across the heater roller array and towards the outlet.
Patent GB-2600788-A (GB)
Title: Refuelling of a nuclear reactor
Inventor: DANIEL ROBERTSON
IPC: G21C19/32
Filed: 2021-04-19
Abstract: A robotic arm 41 for handling fuel in a nuclear reactor, the robotic arm comprising a movement mechanism 45 for moving the robotic arm along an x-axis, the movement mechanism coupled to an arm portion whose centre line is parallel with the x-axis, a grab head portion 47 which is pivotally mounted to the arm portion such that it can be rotated vertically to be parallel to a z-axis and has a telescopic portion that allows the grab head to extend along the z-axis and a grip mechanism at its distal end for gripping fuel assemblies of the nuclear reactor. The grab head may be mounted to the arm portion using a pantograph. The movement mechanism may be controlled by an electric motor such as a stepper motor and may comprise a rail system. The robotic arm positioning may be controlled using encoder signals. Such a robotic arm may be used for removing fuel assemblies from a nuclear reactor core and a method of doing so is provided in which the arm is extended into a containment structure to grip and lift out fuel assemblies.
Patent GB-2606560-A (GB)
Title: Protective packaging for items
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER COLES
IPC: B65D85/32
Filed: 2021-05-13
Abstract: Protective packaging 100 comprising a first part 110 formed of a first layer 102 defining a first surface, a second layer 104 defining a second surface, and a first core 106 extending therebetween; and a second part 112 formed of a third layer 102 defining a third surface, a fourth layer 104 defining a fourth surface, and a second core 106 extending therebetween. A recess 116 is formed in the first surface by a portion of the first core 106 having been compressed in a direction from the first surface to the second surface. A further recess 118 is formed in the third surface by a portion of the second core 106 having been compressed in a direction from the third surface to the fourth surface. The first and second recesses 116, 118 are opposing, contiguous recesses forming a cavity. The first and second parts may be joined by a hinge 114. The core structure may comprise a cellular structure, and may comprise a honeycomb or prismatic columnar structure.
Patent GB-2603548-A (GB)
Title: Audio processing
Inventor: ØYSTEIN BIRKENES
IPC: G10L21/0208
Filed: 2021-05-14
Abstract: An audio processing method receives microphone signals and derives a plurality of frequency-indexed time-frequency signals for which in-beam components are determined. A reference level (Lref (t,f)), in-beam level (LIB (t,f))and post-processing gain (g(t,f)) to be applied to the in-beam components are all computed and applied. This allows in-beam reflections of out-of-beam noise to be attenuated for eg. video calls using a spatial filter or beamformer (fig. 3).
Patent GB-2607963-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of pipelines
Inventor: GORDON MACGREGOR
IPC: F16L53/38
Filed: 2021-06-18
Abstract: A method of attaching a plurality of cables such as trace heating cables 14 to an elongate pipeline (12 Fig 3) comprises bringing together the pipeline and an elongate mat 32 along a common longitudinal direction, wrapping the mat circumferentially around the pipeline, and fixing the wrapped mat to the pipeline. The mat comprises at least two longitudinally-extending cables 38 that are supported by a pliant substrate 36 so that when the mat is wrapped around the pipeline, the cables are positioned at respective angular positions about a longitudinal axis of the pipeline. The mat may be guided from a planar configuration on exiting a reel (42, Fig 3) into a configuration that is curved about the longitudinal axis. Centraliser spacers and thermal insulation may be added around the pipeline and the wrapped mat before the assembly is inserted into an outer pipe. Aspects include: a mat for installing cables along a pipeline, the mat comprising at least two longitudinally-extending cables supported by an elongate pliant substrate that extends along a longitudinal axis; a pipeline, wrapped by at least one mat as defined.
Patent GB-2594204-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell and method of processing a gaseous stream containing hydrogen
Inventor: JAN-JUSTUS SCHMIDT
IPC: G01N27/407
Filed: 2020-07-27
Abstract: An electrochemical cell 1 comprising an anodic half-cell 5 having an inlet 2 receiving hydrogen at a first pressure, a cathodic half-cell 6 having an outlet 3 transferring hydrogen at a second pressure, and a power source. A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) 4 separates the half-cells and comprises anodic and cathodic electrodes separated by an anion exchange membrane (AEM). Hydroxyl anions cross the membrane instead of hydrated protons and the cathode reaction consumes water to produce H2, intended to result in dry hydrogen gas. The MEA may comprise one or more catalysts, preferably not a platinum group metal. The AEM may comprise hygroscopic particles arranged in a concentration gradient with a higher concentration on the cathodic side. The power source is preferably reverse pulse, allowing purge of poisons from the electrodes. Also disclosed are a hydrogen sensor and apparatus for stripping hydrogen from a gaseous stream, each comprising the cell.
Patent GB-2609927-A (GB)
Title: Aquaculture pen with water pumping arrangement
Inventor: STEWART GRAHAM
IPC: A01K61/60
Filed: 2021-08-16
Abstract: An aquaculture pen 100 comprises a wall at least partly defining an enclosure for aquaculture. The wall is connected to a frame 114, the aquaculture pen being configured such that the frame is submerged in use. A water pump 150 is configured for pumping water from outside the enclosure into the enclosure, the water pump comprising an impeller 156. At least the impeller of the water pump is attached to, and at least partly supported by, the frame. The pump may comprise a conduit 166 with an outlet 170 positioned at an angle relative to the sidewall of the pen. There may also be a plurality of such pumps so as to ensure redundancy. The pumps may be positioned at least five metres below the waterline in use. Also disclosed is a method for supplying water into an enclosure of an aquaculture pen.
Patent GB-2597622-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: ALAN KREBS
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a housing; a working air path through the housing comprising a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet; a working air treatment assembly (48, fig 6) defining a portion of the working air path, the working air treatment assembly comprising a cyclone separator and a dirt cup configured to receive and collect contaminants separated by the cyclone separator, the dirt cup further comprising an aerosol inlet and a displaceable seal 160 provided at the aerosol inlet on the dirt cup with the displaceable seal in a normally closed position; a suction source defining a portion of the working air path and in fluid communication with the working air treatment assembly; and an odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system configured to dispense a mist into the working air path and including a receiver including a mount for receiving an aerosol dispenser 122, the receiver in fluid communication with the working air path at or upstream of the working air treatment assembly.
Patent GB-2613164-A (GB)
Title: Load-bearing consolidated soil
Inventor: Nicholas Robb
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 2021-11-25
Abstract: A soil stabilisation and consolidation method to form a load bearing layer of pre-determined thickness being resistant to water penetration, preferable for a soil subbed used in creating roadways and other ground structures. The method includes determining a composition of the soil by identifying components within the soil including clay, sand, silt, gravel, stones and rock and comparing the composition with and adjusting the composition towards a reference composition by adding a combination of soil components. An agglomeration liquid containing water, aminoalkyl compound, alkylammonium chloride and a solvent and a consolidation powder containing alkylammonium chloride, supplementary cementitious material and lime containing material are mixed with the soil to a pre-determined depth and to a depth equal to or less than the pre-determined depth. The soil is mechanically compacted after the mixing. The supplementary cementitious material may contain any one or a combination of Portland cement, fly ash or pulverised fly ash, slag, silica fume and metakaolin and the lime containing compound may comprise hydrated lime or a material comprising calcium hydroxide.
Patent GB-2615295-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for processing an image
Inventor: PIOTR ZBIGNIEW JELONEK
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 2022-01-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided in which a target data series, such as datapoints relating to a known behaviour of a system, is received along with one or more explanatory data series. The explanatory data may be datapoints which affect the behaviour of the system. The target data series is associated with a target image. An initial prediction is determined based on a transformed raw predicted data series, and an expected deviation is determined based on a transformed explanatory data series. The initial prediction and the expected deviation are combined to obtain a predicted datapoint; and a processed image is formed by modifying the target image to include the predicted datapoint. The expected deviation is determined based on an ensemble model that comprises forecast models, wherein each forecast model is associated with one or more transformed explanatory data series. The ensemble model comprises a weighted combination of the forecast models.
Patent GB-2600581-A (GB)
Title: Automated offset well analysis
Inventor: ANANDHAN M SELVEINDRAN
IPC: G06Q50/04
Filed: 2020-01-16
Abstract: An automated offset well analytics engine generates offset well rankings for a prospect well. The engine aggregates data for offset wells and the prospect wells is across multiple disparate data sources corresponding to a user-specified scope. The engine generates features comparing the offset wells to the prospect well are using a combination of machine-learning based models and risk analysis. Offset wells are ranked by feature and further ranked across features using a weighted feature ranking map. Feature weights are iteratively trained using a reinforcement learning model in a feedback loops with a well expert. A prospect well casing schema and bottom hole assembly is designed using automatically generated offset well rankings.
Patent GB-2615824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to waveguide display systems
Inventor: IAN THOMAS MACKEN
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2022-02-22
Abstract: An in coupling region 104 configured to receive a collimated image 110 from an imaging system, splitting the collimated image to a first portion 112 directed toward an eye of a user 116 via out coupling region 106 and a second portion 118 directed to an integrity monitoring module 108 in which at least one discrepancy between the collimated image and the image 114 is determined and the first portion of the collimated image is corrected. Each portion of collimated image may have a separate source. The second portion of the collimated image may not interact with an in coupler and passes directly to the integrity monitoring module. The in coupling element may comprise a reflective element and a pin-hole. The reflective element may be a semi-reflective element which splits the collimated image. The discrepancy may be reduced based on a threshold. The integrity monitoring module may comprise a lens (figure 6, 602) and a sensor (figure 6, 604). The system may be in a binocular arrangement wherein light is directed into each eye. The system may comprise a HUD or HMD.
Patent GB-2617134-A (GB)
Title: Quality assurance for a radiotherapy device
Inventor: JOSHUA FREEDMAN
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2022-03-30
Abstract: A radiotherapy device quality assurance method comprises disposing 402 a phantom on a patient couch of the radiotherapy device, moving 404 the patient couch to simulate motion of a subject, e.g., breathing, cardiac motion, coughing, sneezing or peristalsis, determining 406 a measured value associated with the phantom, e.g., a radiation dose received, and comparing 408 the measured value to an expected value e.g., as in a treatment plan. A radiotherapy device is also disclosed, the radiotherapy device comprising a radiation source configured to apply a radiation beam, a patient couch, a phantom disposable on the patient couch, and a controller communicatively coupled to the patient couch. A computer-readable medium storing instructions is also disclosed. The phantom may comprise a fluid filed tube containing a ball, the tube being orientated to be non-parallel and non-perpendicular to the sides of the phantom.
Patent GB-2618578-A (GB)
Title: Method and consumable for nucleic acid extraction
Inventor: ANDREAS MEYER
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2022-05-11
Abstract: A consumable 1 for handling liquids in an automated analyser system for nucleic acid extraction comprises a plurality of cavities 5a-e which are connected by a transfer channel 20, wherein an upper opening of the transfer channel is surrounded by a transport rim 10. The rim may be gripped by gripper arms of the automated analyser system. The consumable may be sealed with a pierceable cover. A system may comprise an external magnet (50, figures 3 and 4) to agitate and mix particles or beads and transfer them between chambers or receptacles (figures 3 and 4). Each cavity may be used for lysis, washing or separation and the volume or size of them may be varied accordingly.
Patent GB-2610924-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical handling apparatus
Inventor: MICHAEL FERENDUROS
IPC: F16B2/12
Filed: 2022-07-22
Abstract: A clamping apparatus associated with an automated loading frame (Fig 7), and an associated storage system (Fig 5), comprises a first arm 720 arranged substantially parallel to a second arm 720 and an engagement component 750 having two portions, the first being fixed base (751, Fig 9) and the second (752) moveable between two positions, via moveable coupling (755) to be received between arms 720. At least one proximity sensor 726, 728 detects the presence of a loading frame received within arms’ 720 so that the second portion 752 of the engagement means is moved between positions when a loading frame is sensed. Arms 720 may also comprise first and second wheel sets 722, 725, and the base of the gantry frame 204 comprises restraints / limiters 730. First wheel set guides loading frame between arms 720 whilst second wheel set 725 support the frame when inserted into the clamping apparatus. The arrangement provides for an improved storage density and automated loading of a storage frame
Patent GB-2608918-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge for a vaporizer device
Inventor: ALEXANDER M HOOPAI
IPC: A24F40/48
Filed: 2019-10-17
Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge 1320, comprising: a storage chamber 1342 configured to contain liquid vaporizable material; an adjoining overflow volume 1104; and a microfluidic gate 1102 disposed therebetween and configured to control flow of liquid vaporizable material between the storage chamber 1342 and the adjoining overflow volume 1104, the microfluidic gate 1102 comprising: a plurality of openings connecting the storage chamber 1342 and the adjoining overflow volume 1104, the plurality of openings comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel has a higher capillary drive than the second channel, and a pinch-off point 1122 between the plurality of openings.
Patent GB-2613467-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for cell conversion
Inventor: Ruth Faram
IPC: C12N5/077
Filed: 2021-06-09
Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for the large-scale generation of differentiated stem cells. The present disclosure is also directed to systems and methods for expanding and differentiating stem cells in large-scale culture using a bioreactor chamber.
Patent GB-2616963-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: WAYNE ERNEST CONRAD
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2020-06-10
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus 100 comprises an air flow path from a dirty air inlet 116 to a clean air outlet 120 with a cyclone and a suction motor 152 positioned in the airflow path. The cyclone comprises a cyclone chamber 160, a tangential air inlet 180 located at the first end, a cyclone air outlet 184 located at the opposed end, a dirt outlet 188 and a tapered screen, or vortex finder, member 204. A dirt collection chamber 164 exterior to the cyclone chamber connects with the cyclone chamber via the dirt outlet, extending around at least 50% of an outer perimeter of the cyclone chamber. The tangential inlet has a width extending from a first to a second side wherein the second side is axially inwardly closer to the opposed end than the first side. The screen member has an outlet end located at the opposed end of the cyclone chamber and extends to distal screen end located adjacent the second side of the tangential inlet, the screen member tapers from the outlet end of the screen member to the distal screen end.
Patent GB-2618425-A (GB)
Title: Live speech detection
Inventor: WILLIAM E SHERWOOD
IPC: G10L25/18
Filed: 2023-03-08
Abstract: A speech signal’s suitability for live speech detection via an expected ultrasonic component to counter replay or spoof attacks in voice recognition is determined by measuring a characteristic (eg. power, sound pressure level) of an audible component of the received signal and estimating an expected signal characteristic of an ultrasonic component (eg. whether the power or SPL lies above a threshold). Weighted bandpass filters may be used for preprocessing based on human loudness perception for a cohort of speakers.
Patent GB-2613738-A (GB)
Title: Positioner table
Inventor: Sertan Toktas
IPC: B27M1/08
Filed: 2022-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a positioner table (A) for use in sliding wood processing machines, which ensures accuracy in machining dimensions through reaching the full limits of workpiece dimensions by way of performing auto-positioning and also prevents damage to workpiece surface.