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Patent GB-2552202-A (GB)
Title: Indication of transmission of electrical energy through cable connecting assembly
Inventor: RICHARD GAN
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2016-07-13
Abstract: A cable connecting assembly 100 that comprises: a handle portion 110 with an electric socket 140 which receives a cable end; and, an indicating light source arrangement 130 which illuminates to indicate transmission of electrical energy or the application of an electrical potential. The socket 140 may comprise a covering 150. The cable 120 may be suitable for use with mains voltages (110V to 240V). The handle portion may comprise gripping arrangements 112. There may be another unit at the opposite end of the cable, potentially with an indicating light and in the form of an electrical plug (Fig. 4). The light source arrangement can include: an LED, potentially with a ballast resistor and a rectifier; a temperature detection means; and/or, different colours of light to indicate a particular operating status.
Patent GB-2552829-A (GB)
Title: Computer implemented methods, apparatus, computer programs and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums for automatically designing a secondary air
Inventor: Luca di Mare
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2016-08-12
Abstract: A geometry model of at least a part of a gas turbine engine is received 14, the geometry model including a plurality of data entities for a plurality of features of the gas turbine engine. A plurality of cavities are defined 116 using the plurality of data entities of the geometry model. A subset of cavities of the plurality of cavities is determined 128 that define at least a part of the secondary air system and a secondary air system model 130 is generated from the determined subset of cavities that define at least a part of the secondary airflow system. Generation of the secondary air system model preferably includes generating node data entities from the subset of cavities by feature transformation. The secondary air system model preferably includes generating link data entities that represent airflow paths coupled to the subset of cavities by feature transformation.
Patent GB-2543915-A (GB)
Title: A microwave switched multiplexer and a mobile telecommunications device including such a multiplexer
Inventor: DAVID RHODES
IPC: H01P1/208
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: A microwave switched multiplexer 1 having a bandpass f between frequencies f1 and f2, the multiplexer comprising an input microwave resonant waveguide 2; an output microwave resonant waveguide 3; and, n transmission channels 4 where n>1, each transmission channel coupled to the input resonant waveguide and the output resonant waveguide, each channel comprising an input resonator 5 coupled to the input resonant waveguide; an output resonator 6 coupled to the output resonant waveguide; a center resonator 7, the resonators being coupled together in cascade; a tuning mechanism 12 connected to the center resonator and adapted to be switched between on and off states, the admittances of the input microwave resonant waveguide, input resonator, center resonator and output resonator being in the ratio where x is in the range 0.9 to 1.1 and where y is in the range 0.5 to 1.5 the admittances of the input, center and output resonators having absolute values such that for every transmission channel when the tuning mechanism of the transmission channel is in the on state and the tuning mechanisms of all other transmission channels are in the off state the width of the transmission bandpass of the transmission channel is substantially f/n.
Patent GB-2557165-A (GB)
Title: Reed bed maintenance method
Inventor: DERRICK EMMS
IPC: A01G22/00
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: A method for the maintenance of managed wetlands, such as those used for mine water run off treatment, involving cutting the reeds in at least a portion of the reed growth area from up to 18 inches above to within 18 inches below the water level without substantially damaging the rhyzomes (rhizomes), and preferably retaining a complete transverse portion of reeds in the reed bed enables minimal disturbance of sedimented ochre and improved recovery rate of the reeds whilst keeping the reed bed in operation.
Patent GB-2540290-A (GB)
Title: Deployment and direct tie-in of subsea pipelines
Inventor: Johan K Moen
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A method of installing a subsea pipeline having a direct tie-in to a subsea structure. The method comprises, during introduction of the pipeline into the sea from a pipe laying vessel, applying a plastic deformation to a region of the pipeline at or close to an end of the pipeline to be tied-in and, either during or following tie-in, elastically deforming said region to increase its radius of curvature.
Patent GB-2559115-A (GB)
Title: Exercise Apparatus
Inventor: Gary lee williams
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2017-01-18
Abstract: An exercise apparatus 10 has at least one handle 11, a track 13 connected to the grip 11, and a shuttle 20. The track extends between two ends 14, 15 to form at least one loop 19. A first buffer 16 and a second buffer 17 are associated with respective ends 14, 15 of the guide 13. The carriage 20 is mounted on the path 13 and arranged to slide between the ends 14, 15. In use, a user manipulates the or each handle 11 to cause said sliding motion, such that the shuttle 20 is caused to alternately impact with and rebound off the first and second dampeners 16, 17. Sensors may be provided to detect this impact. The apparatus 10 may also include means for generating a rhythmic tone, with which a user may attempt to synchronise the bouncing of the shuttle 20 off the buffers 16.
Patent GB-2548707-A (GB)
Title: Cellulose acetate based non-woven nanofiber matrix with high absorbency properties for female hygiene products
Inventor: SHITAL YADAV
IPC: C08L1/12
Filed: 2015-07-27
Abstract: The main objective of the present invention is to demonstrate a biocompatible polymer matrix in feminine hygiene products. Another objective of the invention is to produce the biocompatible polymer matrix in the form of non-woven nanofibers so as to enhance the properties such as surface area, absorption rate, tensile strength etc. Yet another objective of the present invention is to study the effect of SAP on the absorpotion capacity of absorbent matrix prepared as mentioned above. Accordingly, the present invention discloses an eco-friendly sanitary napkin characterized with absorbancy core having enhanced properties like absorbancy, tensile strength etc., without addition of SAP.
Patent GB-2545143-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophone having no internal leads
Inventor: CHUNG CHANG
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: A hydrophone free from internal leads and further including a stabilizing jacket is described. The hydrophone uses the metallic end caps of the stabilizing jacket to complete the circuit thereby eliminating the need for internal leads. Further, the stabilizing jacket results in a hydrophone configuration that can withstand harsher conditions while nonetheless providing excellent detection capabilities.
Patent GB-2550484-A (GB)
Title: Direct drive linear motor for conventionally arranged double diaphragm pump
Inventor: Joshua D West
IPC: F04B45/047
Filed: 2017-04-18
Abstract: A linear double diaphragm pump 10, with a linear magnetic motor 20 that includes a magnetic armature 30 which has first and second opposing ends. A first pumping section is coupled to the first end of the magnetic armature, and a second pumping section is coupled to the second end. The motor moves the armature to create the pumping action. The movement may be in first and second opposing directions. The ends of the armature may be coupled to diaphragms in the pumping sections. There may be a control unit which functions to control operational aspects of the motor and pump. The aspects may be the position, the stroke length, stroke speed and/or acceleration of the armature or the flow rate of the fluid through the pump. The use of the control unit may improve the efficiency of the pump.
Patent GB-2565273-A (GB)
Title: A method of maintaining an oscillating voltage at optimum resonance
Inventor: RAYMOND JOHN PETO
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2017-07-25
Abstract: A system for ensuring an oscillating voltage is maintained at optimum resonance comprises a voltage sensor that senses a peak voltage in an oscillating voltage waveform. A peak determining means determines if the peak is less than a desired value Vin and in the event that the peak is less than the desired value, the peak determining means applies a shortfall voltage VADD to the oscillating voltage, which is the difference between the peak voltage and the desired voltage so as to sustain resonance of the oscillating voltage. An additional step may be proved of an additional step of delaying application of a switching transition by an incremental time delay TEXTEND for a subsequent voltage waveform in order that the subsequent voltage waveform reaches the desired value Vin. The arrangement may be used to maintain optimum resonance in an electrical switch mode power supply.
Patent GB-2566684-A (GB)
Title: Electrical vehicle and method of operation
Inventor: Albert lam
IPC: H01M10/625
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A battery arrangement 104 for an electric vehicle (e.g. EV, HEV, BEV, PHEV) supplies power to at least one electric motor 106 of an electric drivetrain and includes a thermal control arrangement 112 that cools the battery arrangement in operation and has a heating arrangement 114 (e.g. electric resistive heater that receives power from the battery via resonant inductive power transfer) for pre-heating the battery arrangement, prior to use, when a temperature of the battery arrangement is lower than a temperature threshold. The battery arrangement may include a plurality of battery modules with lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) gel battery cells and may include a switched-mode power supply 202 (SMPS) and/or an auxiliary battery arrangement (e.g. lead-acid battery). The thermal control arrangement is coupled to a data processing arrangement 204 for processing remote instructions to pre-heat the battery arrangement. Pre-heating of the battery arrangement may be initiated based on at least one of: remote instructions provided by a vehicle user; a pre-programmed vehicle usage schedule; and a usage pattern of the vehicle, which is analysed by an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm. The remote instruction may be generated by a software application executed by a mobile wireless communication device 206.
Patent GB-2562884-A (GB)
Title: Sensor apparatus
Inventor: CINDY ANNE PETERS
IPC: G01S17/88
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: A sensor apparatus 58 comprises a housing 60/68, a LIDAR sensor 64 attached to the housing and a window 66 releasably coupled to the housing. The window may be cylindrical and positioned so as to be compressed between first and second portions of the housing, which may also be cylindrical. The diameter of the window may be substantially equal to the diameter of the first and second housing portions. The specific means of attachment between the ends of the window and the respective housing portions may include cooperating lips (90-96, see figures 4 and 5), threads (100-102, see figure 6) or clips (116-118, see figures 7 and 8) and tabs (106-108). The sensor apparatus may be mounted to the body of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2572577-A (GB)
Title: A sensor reset device
Inventor: JOHN SHERMER
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 2018-04-04
Abstract: Device 1 comprises a housing 10 with an aperture 24 and shutter (e.g. 11 of figures 6-8), which in operation controls the amount of light reaching passive infrared sensor (PIR) 2, effectively resetting the sensor. The IR sensor element is thus more sensitive to movements within its field of view, so for example a stationary person is not ignored by the PIR, which are often receptive to changing IR levels. The sensor 2 may operate as a motion sensor to switch e.g. lighting circuits, preventing wasteful energy use while avoiding undue deactivation. A fixing mechanism 101 e.g. adhesive may retro-fit the device to sensor housing 23. The shutter may be a rotating or oscillating mechanical member, driven at an appropriate frequency between open and closed positions, or e.g. a liquid-crystal device with tuneable opacity, and a power source may scavenge power from the environment.
Patent GB-2564552-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle battery control systems and method
Inventor: HANYANG B CHEN
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: The invention includes a vehicle with an engine configured to operate in a start-stop mode and a power management system. The power management system is configured for determining that a charge acceptance 306 value of a battery is below a threshold 304, responsively disabling the start-stop mode 314 and displaying a message 316 via a display, refreshing 320 the battery and enabling 324 the start-stop mode after refreshing the battery. The threshold may be dependent on the size and temperature of the battery. The charge acceptance value may be measured at several points of time and may be over two or more days. The power management system may comprise entering a refresh mode where the battery is charged at a first voltage, wherein the first voltage is higher than a second voltage used to charge the battery when not in a refresh mode. Finally, refreshing the battery comprises the power management system entering a refresh mode that spans a plurality of vehicle on off cycles.
Patent GB-2559307-A (GB)
Title: A dewatering device and a tensioning apparatus for a belt conveyor
Inventor: DAVID BERNARD BOGARDUS
IPC: B65G23/44
Filed: 2016-12-12
Abstract: A dewatering device comprising : a compression chamber having a surface which comprises a filter screen, the filter screen being configured to allow liquid to pass therethrough, but retain solids; a shaft rotatably mounted within the compression chamber; a helical flight disposed on the shaft for transporting solids containing liquid through the compression chamber and compressing the solids in order to force the liquid therefrom; and a mixing blade located on the shaft downstream of the helical flight for breaking up the solids after liquid has been removed by the helical flight. Also described is a tensioning apparatus for a belt conveyor, the tensioning apparatus comprising: first and second take-up devices configured to engage opposing ends of a roller of the belt conveyor, wherein each take-up device comprises : a linear guide comprising a rod and a bearing which slidably supports the rod for linear movement of the rod relative to the bearing, wherein the rod comprises a mounting bracket at or towards its distal end for connecting to a shaft of the roller; and a linear actuator comprising: a stationary part coupled to and stationary with respect to the bearing of the linear guide, a moving part coupled to the mounting bracket of the linear guide, and drive means for moving the moving part relative to the stationary part such that the rod of the linear guide slides relative to the bearing
Patent GB-2574826-A (GB)
Title: Generating thrust
Inventor: DOUGLAS HERBERT
IPC: H02K3/32
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: Thrust generation apparatus for an aircraft (fig 1, 101), comprising: a propulsive fan (fig 2, 202) for generating thrust; an electric machine (fig 2, 201) coupled to drive the fan, the machine comprising a stator 301 with windings 303, 304 immersed in a fluid or an encapsulant having a dielectric strength of at least between 5 and 100 megavolts per metre, and wherein each one of the windings has a minimum separation distance DS from any other winding of from 0.01 to 10mm. The windings may be concentrated windings, and DS is the separation distance between circumferentially adjacent windings, and is the smaller of: the separation distance between windings on circumferentially adjacent windings or the separation distance between radially adjacent windings of each layer. DS may be from 0.2 to 0.5mm. The dielectric strength may be between 15 and 75 megavolts per metre. The stator may comprise teeth defining slots, where slots per pole per phase is less than 1. The encapsulant may be a potting compound. The liquid may be a coolant circulated by a pump. The fan may be an open propeller located within a duct defined by a nacelle, where the fan has a tip pressure ratio of between 1.3 and 1.7.
Patent GB-2579765-A (GB)
Title: Integrated access backhaul configuration
Inventor: SHANGBIN WU
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: A method of operating an Integrated Access Backhaul, IAB, node in a wireless communication network. The IAB node is arranged to communicate backhaul traffic wirelessly with a parent node and a child node. The method comprises: receiving a duplexing pattern configuration message from the parent node; transmitting a duplexing pattern configuration message to the child node; receiving a duplexing pattern configuration acknowledgment message from the child node; after receiving the duplexing pattern configuration acknowledgment message from the child node, applying a duplexing pattern contained within the duplexing pattern configuration message received from the parent node; and transmitting a duplexing pattern configuration acknowledgement message to the parent node.
Patent GB-2570043-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing methanol and ammonia
Inventor: ALAN INGHAM
IPC: C01C1/04
Filed: 2018-11-29
Abstract: A process for the co-production of methanol and ammonia is described comprising the steps of: (a) forming a first synthesis gas stream by reacting a first portion of a hydrocarbon feedstock 10 and steam in a steam reformer 22, (b) forming a second synthesis gas stream in parallel to the first synthesis gas stream by reacting a second portion of the hydrocarbon feedstock with an oxygen-containing gas and steam in an autothermal reformer 40, (c) synthesising methanol from a first process gas comprising the first synthesis gas stream, and (d) synthesising ammonia from a second process gas prepared from the second synthesis gas stream, wherein a purge stream containing hydrogen is recovered from the methanol synthesis step (c) and a portion of the purge gas stream is fed to the autothermal reformer and/or the second synthesis gas in step (b).
Patent GB-2583694-A (GB)
Title: Ion trapping scheme with improved mass range
Inventor: DIRK NOLTING
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2019-03-14
Abstract: A method of trapping ions in an ion trap, e.g. a C-trap, comprises: applying an RF trapping voltage having a first amplitude V1 to the ion trap to capture introduced ions within a first range of m/z ratios; cooling said trapped ions; and then reducing the amplitude of RF voltage to a second, lower amplitude V2 to reduce the low mass cut-off (LMCO) of the ion trap and trapping, at said second RF amplitude, introduced ions within a second range of m/z ratios, the lower mass limit of the second mass range being below the LMCO when the first RF amplitude is applied. Further intermediate RF trapping amplitudes V2–V5 may be applied to the ion trap to successively reduce the LMCO of the ion trap and the lower mass limit of introduced ions that are trapped therein. The same effect may also be achieved by increasing the frequency of the RF trapping voltage.
Patent GB-2574703-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle ignition switch, and ignition device provided with such ignition switch
Inventor: DANIELE GRAGLIA
IPC: H01H27/10
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: A motor vehicle ignition switch 2 comprises at least one reference connector 36, first second and third connectors 35,37,34 which are different from one another and connect to a processor 5, and a three-contact conductive rotor 57 which is rotatable around a rotation axis 18 in response to a rotation of a key 4 in an ignition lock 3. The rotor may be rotated to selectively assume an “off” position, a “run” position, a “start” position and an intermediate position between the “off” and “run” positions. In the “off” position the key can be inserted/withdrawn from the lock and the reference connector is disconnected from the first, second and third connectors. In the “start” the rotor connects the reference connector with the first and third connectors. In the “run” position, which is arranged angularly between the “off” and “start” positions, the rotor connects the reference connector with the second and third connectors. In the intermediate position the rotor connects the reference connector with the first and second connectors. The switch may comprise a plurality of conductive plates 40-44 and the rotor may comprise a first, second and third sliding contacts 59-61 which contact the plates.
Patent GB-2586780-A (GB)
Title: Support structure
Inventor: BRUCE MILLER
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2019-08-20
Abstract: A support structure 10 for releasable attachment to an elongate length of threaded rod 2 which may be attached to cable trays, ducts pipework clamps etc. The support structure 10 comprises an attachment portion 22 having first and second panels/arms 44, 46 each comprising an aperture (14, fig 3) sized to receive the rod 2. A pressure element 16 comprises a clamping plate 66 which, via spring (82), applies a force to the rod 2 which causes threads of the rod 2 to engage with detent elements (18) to prevent movement of the support structure 10 in a direction parallel to an axis of the rod 2. The force applied to the rod 2 is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rod 2. The support structure may comprise a bracket 12 formed from a sheet of metallic or polymeric material and having a support portion (20) and the attachment portion 22. Reference is also made to a support assembly and a method of releasably attaching a support structure to a threaded rod.
Patent GB-2591216-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for an inflatable sports ball
Inventor: Peter J A Husemeyer
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2019-10-25
Abstract: An apparatus (5, fig 5a) for permitting electrical connection to electronics located inside an inflatable sports ball comprises a support member 1; having separate first (15, fig 5a) and second (16, fig 5a) through-holes connecting the exterior of the inflatable sports ball with the interior of the inflatable sports ball; An electrical connection port 27 is located in the first (15) through-hole of the support member for permitting an electrical connection to be made through the first (15) through-hole; an air valve 2 is located in the second (16) through-hole of the support member 1. The support member 1 is preferably unitary and formed of a resilient material such as rubber; the inflatable ball may include a bladder and a cover. The electrical connection 27 may be part of a plug 6 inserted into the first (15) through-hole.
Patent GB-2588646-A (GB)
Title: A component for a battery module
Inventor: BARRY FLANNERY
IPC: H01M10/6568
Filed: 2019-10-30
Abstract: A battery module (1, fig 1) having a housing (2, fig 1) accommodating at least a portion of one or more battery cells (3, fig 2) and a thermal transfer component 4. The housing further has a flow passage component 5 with inlet 6 and outlet (7, fig 4) sides configured to transfer fluid to and from the thermal transfer component. The flow passage component has a transition portion (8,9, fig 4) having a diverging section diverging from the inlet side of the flow passage component to the outlet side of the flow passage component. This flow passage component 5 may be configured to transfer cooling fluid to the thermal transfer component 4, preferably in the form of an elongate hollow flat pipe, and a similar second flow passage component 15 may be provided to transfer cooling fluid from the thermal transfer component. The flow passage component(s) may be integrated into the housing which may be part of a unitary component or coupled together. The transition portion prevents a sudden change in cross-sectional shape upstream of the fluid flow leading to an undesirable reduction in flow rate and non-uniform heat transfer between the battery cells and thermal transfer component.