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Patent GB-2547325-A (GB)
Title: Filter
Inventor: SATOSHI SUMIYA
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2017-01-06
Abstract: A filter 1 used in an exhaust system for an engine comprises a base material having a plurality of cells 4 forming gas flow paths and having a gas inflow-side end portion 2 and outflow-side end portion 3, and a plurality of porous partition walls 5 defining the cells, the end portions of at least some of the cells being closed off (i.e. wall-flow filter). The void occupancy of a catalytic substance within pores of the partition walls (the percentage of the pore area or volume of the base material that is filled by catalytic material) is 10% or less, preferably less than 5%. The catalytic substance may comprise platinum and palladium in a ratio between 1:1 and 10:1. The filter may include an oxygen storage material, alkali metal or perovskite material. The catalytic substance may be included in a range between 10% and 50% of the total length of the partition walls in a lengthwise direction from the gas inflow-side end portion.
Patent GB-2559572-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensor
Inventor: DAVID BRENT GUARD
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2017-02-09
Abstract: A capacitive touch panel comprises a set of X and Y electrodes having zeroth order branches extending in x and y directions, respectively. The zeroth order branches of the X and Y electrodes cross each other to form a two-dimensional array of nodes. The X and Y electrodes each further comprise higher order branches of order n, where an nth order branch buds from an (n-1)th order branch, so that, away from edges of the node array, each node is associated with four sub-areas. In each sub-area, at least some of the higher order X and Y branches extend alongside one another separated by a gap suitable for making a mutual capacitance measurement. The higher order X branches of the two adjacent X electrodes each include a respective enclosing higher order X branch, the enclosing X branches being arranged so as to enclose higher order Y branches of the two adjacent Y electrodes within two respective portions of the sub-area respectively proximal to the two adjacent X electrodes, such that mutual capacitances between the higher order X and Y branches associated with each of the two adjacent X branches are substantially confined to their respective portions of the sub-area.
Patent GB-2560199-A (GB)
Title: Concentric flow meter
Inventor: PETER SCHMIDT LAURSEN
IPC: G01F15/18
Filed: 2017-03-03
Abstract: An ultrasound fluid flow meter arranged for ultrasonic measurement of fluid flow when mounted on an associated base part with fittings for connection to an inlet pipe and outlet pipe, the meter comprising: a flow conversion unit FU comprising a concentric fluid flow interface inlet F_I and outlet F_O for interfacing the base part, and a measuring tube MT which has first and second ends being connected to the respective concentric inlet and outlet guiding fluid flow through the measuring tube, and wherein the conversion unit has first and second measurement openings O_1, O_2 at the respective first and second ends of the measuring tube; and a housing unit HU arranged for mounting on the flow conversion unit FU comprising a hollow part HP with protrusions P1, P2 shaped to fit into the measurement openings O_1, O_2 to provide a seal SR1, SR2. The housing unit provides a sealed enclosure in which ultrasound transducers are arranged at the protrusions to transmit and receive ultrasound signals through the fluid in the tube. The transducers are connected to a battery powered measuring circuit also housed within the sealed enclosure. The meter maybe used as a water, gas, heating or cooling meter.
Patent GB-2544248-A (GB)
Title: Swivel for mooring arrangement
Inventor: KYRRE J TJOM
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A swivel (100) for a mooring line comprises a first element (110) with a first line coupler (111) and a second element (112) with a second line coupler (113). The first element (110) and the second element (112) are rotatable relative to each other. An electric power generator (120) converts a relative rotation between the first element (110) and the second element (112) into electric power. In use, the line couplers (111, 113) are attached to separate segments of the mooring line. A pull F applied to or relieved from the mooring line causes the relative rotation. The swivel preferably contains a battery and a control unit, and may supply power to one or mode sensors, transmitters and/or transducers (130) built into or external to the swivel (100). A system for monitoring a mooring arrangement is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2562785-A (GB)
Title: A sump assembly, comprising a sump and a drive unit, and a vehicle comprising a sump
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN DESMOND
IPC: F01M11/00
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: An oil pan or sump 100 for an engine comprises a first mount 104, which may feature a threaded hole 110 or stud for receiving a bolt or nut respectively, for mounting a drive unit to the sump. A first portion 109 of an exterior surface 105 of the sump is configured to define, in use, an internal surface of a volume within the drive unit when the drive unit is mounted to the sump. The drive unit may be a front drive unit or FDR, a front wheel drive unit, an electric machine, a kinetic energy recovery system or KERS, a clutch, or a drive disconnection unit. The sump may further comprise a structural frame 102 formed from a metal alloy which supports a liner 120 formed from a polymeric material overmoulded to the frame. A duct 122 for allowing a transfer shaft to pass through the sump and opening through the mount may be provided. A second portion of exterior surface on the opposite side of the sump to the first may define an annular housing for a bearing.
Patent GB-2552895-A (GB)
Title: An accessory for facilitating use of a walking stick
Inventor: ERROL PHILMORE JOHNSON
IPC: A45B1/04
Filed: 2017-07-17
Abstract: An accessory 2 for facilitating use of a walking stick 4 comprises a fastener means 12 suitable for fastening the accessory 2 around the handle 8 of the walking stick 4 such that the fastener means 12 is unable to slip along the handle 8 and/or the stick portion 6. Receiver means 14 is provided which is suitable for receiving at least one attachment device 16 for extending from the walking stick 4 to a person using the walking stick. The attachment device enables the walking stick 4 to remain attached to the person if they let go of the stick. The fastener means 12 may comprises a jacket 26 which folds around the handle of the walking stick, or it may comprise closed loops (54, 56, fig.2). The fastener means may take the form of first and second rings (62, 64, fig.4). The fastener means may be separable from the handle or formed integrally with the handle.
Patent GB-2565366-A (GB)
Title: Handheld vacuum cleaner
Inventor: Charles Howard Percy-Raine
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2017-08-11
Abstract: A handheld vacuum cleaner comprising a vacuum motor 12 and a dirt separator. The dirt separator comprises a chamber (36, fig 3) having an inlet (37, fig 3) through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet (38, fig 3) through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber. A disc (40, fig 3) is located at the outlet (38, fig 3) and comprises holes (47, fig 4) through which the cleansed fluid passes, and an electric motor 22 drives the disc (40, fig 3) about a rotational axis (48, fig 3).
Patent GB-2554546-A (GB)
Title: Riser gas handling system and method of use
Inventor: ALAN MURRAY CLARK
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2017-09-01
Abstract: A riser gas handling (RGH) system and managed pressure drilling (MPD) system, comprising a riser flow spool 134, a riser isolation device 136 and an upper riser disconnect assembly 150. The riser tension ring 124 is placed between the riser flow spool and the upper riser disconnect assembly 150. This arrangement maximises the range of motion in the telescopic slip joint 114 while keeping the upper riser disconnect easily accessible by being close to the surface. Methods of installing the riser gas handling system on a subsea riser and for converting an existing marine riser for RHG operations are covered as well as a method for installing and recovering a rotary control device with the RGH.
Patent GB-2567212-A (GB)
Title: Personal respiratory protection device and method of manufacturing a personal respiratory protection device
Inventor: MATTHEW NEAL JUDSON
IPC: A62B18/02
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: A flat-folding personal respiratory device in the form of a face mask comprising a generally planar central panel 10 including a layer of filter media and having opposing first and second side edges 12a, 12b and first and second end edges 11; a first side panel joined to said central panel 10 along said first side edge 12a; a second side panel joined to said central panel 10 along said second side edge 12b; the device being manually configurable from a folded configuration (fig. 2) in which said side panels 12a, 12b are substantially parallel to a planar surface of said central panel 10 and an operational deployed configuration (figs 3a-b) in which the central 10 and first and second side panels 12a, 12b form a cup-shaped respiratory chamber; the device further comprising a rigid or semi-rigid endoskeleton member 36 (see figs 3a, 4) mounted along a planar surface of the central panel and extending between said first and second side edges 12a, 12b and/or said first and second end edges 11. The semi-rigid endoskeleton frame keeps the mask in a more open state in use without preventing it from being folded flat for transport or storage.
Patent GB-2568907-A (GB)
Title: Gears and methods of manufacturing gears
Inventor: DANIEL CLARK
IPC: F16H55/17
Filed: 2017-11-30
Abstract: A gear 10 comprising a hub 14 defining an outer surface 22, the hub comprising a ceramic material. The gear also comprises a first ring 16 defining an inner surface 24 and an outer surface 26, wherein the inner surface is coupled to the outer surface of the hub via a bond. The outer surface of the first ring defines a plurality of gear teeth, and the first ring comprising a metallic material. The hub may comprise a protrusion 34 keyed to a complimentary recess36 in the first ring. The gear may comprise a second ring between the hub and first ring wherein the second ring comprises a material having a low coefficient of thermal expansion. The bond may be a diffusion bond, an adhesive bond or a braze bond.
Patent GB-2567701-A (GB)
Title: Unwinding of materials
Inventor: JOHN ELLIS
IPC: B65H57/18
Filed: 2017-11-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for unwinding material from a spool, said apparatus comprising: an axis (3, figure 2) upon which a spool 5 may be rotatably mounted, and a static first contact point 7 for the unwound material 6. The first contact point 7 is fixed no more than 600mm from the axis (3, figure 2), and the angle of take off (theta, figure 2) for the material 6 is always in the range 0±20°at the first contact point 7. The material 6 may be unwound at speed of up to 50 metres per minute. The first contact point 7 may not move transversely with respect to the axis (3, figure 2). The spool 5 may be reciprocated transversely relative to the first contact point 7. The transverse movement may be free movement, and may be driven by the unwinding of the material 6. The apparatus may comprise a hammock type support to support the spool 5. The spool 5 may alternatively be rotatably mounted on an axis provided by a mandrel (14, figure 4). The spool 5 may be fixed on the mandrel (14, figure 4), and the spool 5 and mandrel (14, figure 4) may reciprocate together laterally with respect to the first contact point 7.
Patent GB-2558090-A (GB)
Title: Combination of zinc pyrithione and silver sulfadiazine for the prevention and treatment of microbial infections
Inventor: PAUL M DUNMAN
IPC: A61P31/02
Filed: 2016-07-26
Abstract: The present invention features a composition comprising zinc pyrithione and silver sulfiadizine, a formulation thereof and a method of treating microbial infection using the composition.
Patent GB-2572394-A (GB)
Title: Predictive bearers in a wireless communication network
Inventor: RUTH BROWN
IPC: H04W76/16
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: A method of establishing bearers for a device in a wireless communication network. The method comprises collecting, for the device, data over a period of time from communication sessions the device participates in 402. The communication sessions are supported by a first and second bearer for the network and the first bearer transports packets of the second bearer between nodes of the network. A likelihood that the first bearer will be established for the device at one or more different time values is calculated from the collected data 404. It is predicted that the first bearer will be established for the device at a time value if the likelihood of establishment at that time value exceeds a specified threshold 406. If the specified threshold is exceeded then establishment of the first bearer is initiated in order to establish the first bearer for the predicted time value 408.
Patent GB-2563723-A (GB)
Title: Frontal offset impact test system and method
Inventor: JAMEL E BELWAFA
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 2018-04-18
Abstract: A system 110 for testing an impact of a vehicle 10 includes a rail 12, a cable 14 moveable along the rail, a shuttle 16 fixed to the cable and slideably coupled to the rail, and a cart 18. The cart includes a connector 20 horizontally spaced from the rail and a centreline C parallel to and horizontally spaced from the rail. An arm 22 is fixed to the shuttle 16 and extends from the shuttle to the connector 20. The arm is releasably connectable to the connector.
Patent GB-2574415-A (GB)
Title: A bead for a frame member
Inventor: THOMAS ANDREW FIELDING
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2018-06-05
Abstract: A bead 104 for releasably securing a glazing unit 6 to a frame member 102, made of timber, PVC or aluminium, comprising a body having two ends, one (fig 3, 112) engaging with the frame, and the other (fig 3,118) securing the glazing unit along the frame on the opposing side 105, and a resiliently deformable member 200, preferably made of plastics, secured to the body, and having a first finger (fig 3, 204) extending to an end (fig 3, 206) which engages with the frame, and a second finger (fig 3, 208) which extends from the first finger to a distal end (fig 3, 210). When an external force is applied to the distal end (fig 3, 210), the connection at 110 separates, and the bead is released. Preferably, the second finger is perpendicular to the first finger, and tapers and curves away as it nears the distal end. The connections 108 and 110 may be mechanical snap fit joints. Also, there is a method for releasing said bead, and a kit including instructions and the tool used to release the bead.
Patent GB-2576363-A (GB)
Title: Partition panel
Inventor: ANDREW THOMPSON
IPC: E04D13/16
Filed: 2018-08-16
Abstract: The panel 2 for forming a building partition, e.g. a wall or roof, has a central panel 4, two support members 6 disposed on opposite sides of the central panel and extending perpendicularly to the plane of the panel, and a resiliently compressible portion arranged between the two support members which can be compressed to reduce the distance between the two support members. The compressible portion may be two polyurethane open cell foam strips 8, 10 sandwiched in a central gap between two halves 4a,4b of the central panel. The central panel may be a rigid thermally insulating foam e.g. expanded polystyrene. The support members may be high density fibreboard panels 16 with portions 18 protruding beyond the face of the central panel. A rolled steel strip 20 may clip over and reinforce the protruding portion. Also claimed is a modular partition having a plurality of panels, and a method of compressing a panel to fit into a gap between panels, before allowing the panel to expand to fill the gap.
Patent GB-2579094-A (GB)
Title: Integrated car alarm system and method therefor
Inventor: Alexandru Maftei
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2018-11-21
Abstract: The invention describes an integrated alarm system for a vehicle, said system comprising: a combined pressure-yaw-acceleration sensor 7 configured to monitor patterns of vibration associated with a vehicle being broken into; and an electronic control unit 2 arranged to monitor a signal from said sensor, wherein the control unit is configured to generate an alarm event if the signal from said sensor informs that the vehicle is subject to an attempted theft. The sensor and control unit may form part of a vehicle anti-lock braking system (ABS) or electronic stability control system (ESC), thus allowing existing components on the vehicle to serve as part of the alarm system. The control unit may be configured to ignore both vibration patterns associated with normal operation of the vehicle, and those associated with exceptional circumstances such as thunderstorms etc. A method of detecting a theft attempt upon a vehicle, performed by means of said integrated alarm system is also claimed.
Patent GB-2565509-A (GB)
Title: Item handling system, method and apparatus therefor
Inventor: STEPHANE CHEIKH
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-05-09
Abstract: A mobile drive apparatus (1001) for item handling. The drive apparatus comprises at least one platform for supporting an item; a drive means; and a movable door (5003, 5001) coupled to the at least one platform and configured to move between an open position in which the platform is accessible to a user and a closed position in which the platform is enclosed. The apparatus further comprises control means coupled to the drive means. The control means are configured to control the drive means to move the drive apparatus from a current location associated with an item pickup point to a second different location for processing by an item handling hub, in response to receiving an indication that a token presented by the user is a valid token.
Patent GB-2584105-A (GB)
Title: Methods of treating neuropathy
Inventor: CHRISTOPHE BLANCHETOT
IPC: C07K16/18
Filed: 2019-05-21
Abstract: Antagonists of the complement system for use in methods of treating paraproteinemic neuropathies. The antagonist inhibits both the classical complement pathway and the lectin complement pathway. More specifically, the antagonist is an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that blocks or inhibits the complement system by binding to the C2b domain of complement factor C2. The paraproteinemic neuropathies that may be treated include, in particular, multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).
Patent GB-2575369-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus
Inventor: RICHARD BLACK
IPC: G01G19/52
Filed: 2019-08-20
Abstract: Apparatus 500 for weighing a person with reduced mobility, the apparatus comprising a seat portion 502, scales 520 for weighing the person when sitting on the seat portion, and a lifting mechanism comprising an actuator 516 to assist the person in standing up. The seat portion may rotate between two angles that define a ‘seated’ position and a ‘standing’ position. The lifting mechanism may have a greater range of movement that the seat portion such that when lowered the lifting mechanism does not contact the seat, such that all weight on the seat is transferred to the scales (figures 8A-C). The lifting mechanism may engage the seat via an actuator guide with an aperture shaped such that actuator has different degrees of movement in different parts of the aperture (figures 12A-D). The apparatus may have an arm, back, or foot rest which may be foldable to provide unobstructed side- and front access to the seat portion.
Patent GB-2577449-A (GB)
Title: Micro-optic device projecting multi channel projected imagery
Inventor: KARLO IVAN JOLIC
IPC: B42D25/30
Filed: 2018-07-03
Abstract: A micro-optic device, including: a substrate; a plurality of image elements in an image plane; and a plurality of focusing elements, each focusing element focusing light to a focal point on the image plane and magnifying any portion of an image element falling within the focal point to thereby produce an image pixel projected to a user at one or more viewing angles, the focal point having an extent smaller than the image element, wherein each image element includes an image sub-element having a different discernible level of brightness to elsewhere in the image element, the brightness of each projected image pixel being dependent on the proportion of the focal point filled with the image sub-element, and wherein each image sub-element has one or more attributes in the image plane, such that, from a given viewing angle, the brightness of each projected image pixel is dependent on each attribute of each image sub-element.
Patent GB-2582692-A (GB)
Title: Latency reduction based on packet error prediction
Inventor: DANI JOHANNES KORPI
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2019-12-31
Abstract: A machine learning algorithm e.g. a neural network at a network node is trained using performance data for at least one link to the node. The performance data is first processed using word embedding for string data, filling gaps in the data with one or more surrogate values, and feature engineering. Subsequent sets of measured performance data for the one or more links are then input to the trained algorithm, which predicts a probability of failed delivery of a packet sent over the network. If the probability exceeds a threshold, either a copy of the packet or redundancy data for the packet is sent over the network.
Patent GB-2582203-A (GB)
Title: Enclosure and method of assembling an enclosure
Inventor: MARK EDWARD BOWMAN
IPC: E04H17/22
Filed: 2020-01-07
Abstract: The anchor apparatus, particularly for use with a hoarding support member (e.g. post) P, comprises two support arms 240 for mounting in relation to a ballast article (e.g. block) B. Each arm is independently adjustable so as to vary its extent from the ballast article. The support arms may be attached to, and optionally adjustable relative to, a mounting member which may have clamp portions, optionally adjustable, for gripping a ballast article and/or a portion 220 arranged to engage with a hole or socket thereof. One or both support arms may comprise a bracket 240c for engaging the hoarding support member. The bracket may be mounted, e.g. threadably mounted, on a brace member 240b of the support arm, and the brace member may be threadably mounted on the mounting member. The bracket may be adjustable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the mounting member. Also claimed are a system comprising the anchor apparatus and a ballast article, and a hoarding erection method.
Patent GB-2582207-A (GB)
Title: Shower Enclosures
Inventor: CLARE CRANSTON
IPC: A47K3/30
Filed: 2020-01-15
Abstract: A mounting structure 100 comprising a first portion 110 comprising a back plate 120, and an arm 130 depending from the back plate comprising a channel 140 for receiving a fixing for attaching a frame portion of an enclosure. The mounting structure may have a friction fit seal 170 at a distal end of the arm, with the channel disposed between the seal and the back plate. There may be a recess on an outer face of the back panel to receive a seal. Preferably the back plate has a protuberance 190 for receiving a cover strip 180. There is a disclosure of a frame portion 150 comprising a channel 160 for receiving a shower panel, and a first opening in a wall adjacent the channel to receive a fixing to secure the frame to the mounting structure. The mounting structure may be provided as a kit of parts with the frame portion.