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Patent GB-2519209-A (GB)
Title: Cooling module
Inventor: WILKINS KEITH ROLAND
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2014-08-13
Abstract: The cooling module 1000 comprises a first heat exchanger 100, second heat exchanger 200, third heat exchanger 300 and a fan and shroud assembly (600, figure 3) arranged in series in an airflow direction. The three heat exchangers each have respective tubes that pass respective heat exchange medium through the heat exchangers. Flow of medium through the first heat exchanger is perpendicular to flow of medium through the second heat exchanger and parallel with flow of medium through the third heat exchanger. Preferably the first and third heat exchangers comprise a condenser and a vehicle engine radiator, respectively, with the second heat exchanger being used to cool electronic components of the vehicle. Header tanks 110,120,310,320 may be mounted on opposing lateral sides of the condenser and radiator with header tanks 210,220 of the second heat exchanger being mounted on upper and lower ends thereof. This can provide a compact cooling module (figure 3), with the header tanks of the second heat exchanger being provided between the header tanks of the condenser and radiator. A viscous liquid, gasket (400b, figure 11) and/or frame (400c, figure 11) may be used to space the heat exchangers from one another.
Patent GB-2519413-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst and process
Inventor: ELLIS PETER RICHARD
IPC: C11C3/10
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: A process for the production of an ester product from a mixture of at least two different ester compounds comprises: mixing together at least two different starting ester compounds to form a first ester mixture; and contacting said first ester mixture with a catalyst comprising from 30 - 60% of calcium oxide and at least one second metal oxide to form a second ester mixture. At least one of the starting esters may be a triglyceride or an ester of a carboxylic acid containing 12-24 carbon atoms. The catalyst may have a surface area of less than 20 mÂ²/gram. The process may take place at a temperature between 0-300Â°C and the catalyst may be separated from the second ester mixture and reused in a subsequent process. A catalyst for use in the process is also disclosed and comprises: 30-60% of calcium oxide; 14-70% of magnesium oxide; and from 0-5% of sodium or potassium.
Patent GB-2529909-A (GB)
Title: Industrial system with synthetically commutated variable displacement fluid working machine
Inventor: CALDWELL NIALL JAMES
IPC: F15B7/00
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: An injection moulding system, water jet cutting machine or other industrial system has a synthetically controlled variable displacement fluid working machine. The working machine outputs hydraulic fluid to one or more fluid consumers 111, 112, such as rams or hydraulic motors, through hydraulically stiff fluid retaining volumes and receives hydraulic fluid back from one or more fluid consumers 111, 112 through the same or other said hydraulically stiff fluid retaining volumes. Individual piston cylinder assemblies can be allocated to different outputs. There may be no valve between the machine and the consumers. A working chamber of the machine can be caused to undergo a motoring cycle to enable the machine to output more power than is received from a motor driving the machine. An accumulator can be used to provide a source of hydraulic compliance. The machine can be controlled using pressure control, flow control, feed forward control or variable power/variable power limit control.
Patent GB-2531755-A (GB)
Title: Biologically active biomimetic tissue-engineered blood vessels for small diameter applications
Inventor: WERNER ERNST LUDWIG GEORG MULLER
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A method for the production of artificial blood vessels (biomimetic tissue-engineered blood vessels [bTEBV]) having a modular composition comprising: combining biologically inert anionic polymers alginate and carboxymethyl chitosan with biologically active polymer polyanionic inorganic polyphosphate (polyp), polymeric silicic acid (silica), and collagen in order to produce a universal hydrogel scaffold material. The resulting universal hydrogel scaffold material is then pressed through an extruder into a hardening solution containing calcium ions, in order to harden said material. Polycations are embedded into said universal hydrogel scaffold material before and/or after said hardening of material through exposure to calcium ions. Preferably the polycations are selected from basic polyamino acids, polyamines or peptides containing the RGD motif. Also claimed is the extruder, which comprises a syringe, a plunger, a molder, a hardening tube and a central stab. The blood vessels can be used as prosthetic vascular grafts in the treatment of cardiovascular patients. Also claimed is the vessel as a tube like structure for use in the promotion of the ingrowth of nerve cell axons, the supporting of nerve regeneration and in the communication between the nervous system and prostheses in patients after amputations.
Patent GB-2521048-A (GB)
Title: Conduit
Inventor: POTTER MARK ALFRED
IPC: G01P5/165
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: A conduit suitable for sensing pressure of a fluid flowing through the conduit 4, comprises: a flow channel 16 through which fluid flows. The flow channel has a conduit wall with a plurality of further channels 18 extending through the conduit wall. Each further channel has a first end 20 spaced along and passing through the conduit wall and opening into the flow channel. The opposite ends of the further channels 22 are located closer to each other than the first ends. This is convenient for measuring the pressure in each channel. A method of installing the conduit between to pressure systems, especially in an aircraft, is disclosed. Also discloses is a method of using a digital model of the conduit and controlling an additive manufacturing apparatus to perform an additive manufacturing process to produce the conduit, as specified by the digital model, thereby producing the conduit.
Patent GB-2525743-A (GB)
Title: Immunosignaturing: a path to early diagnosis and health monitoring
Inventor: JOHNSTON STEPHEN ALBERT
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: Health Is a complex state that represents the continuously changing outcome of nearly all human activities and interactions. This disclosure provides efficient methods and arrays for health monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. The present disclosure also provides methods to monitor a broad range of identifying molecules from a subject, such as circulating antibodies, and the evaluate a pattern of binding of those molecules to a peptide array. The characterization of the binding patterns of such molecules to a peptide array utilizing the present method provides a robust measure of a state of health of a subject.
Patent GB-2539178-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting signals between modules
Inventor: WILLEM ZWART
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: A half-duplex data transmission system comprises a first module 250 and a second module 252 connected by a twisted pair transmission line. The first module includes circuitry 224 for imposing a common mode voltage Vcm onto the line. The first module also includes data signal generation circuitry 226, 228 for imposing a first data signal Ddn onto the line as a differential voltage signal. The second module includes a current source 232 for generating a signal current in response to second data Dup, and for injecting the signal current as a differential current onto the line. The first module includes respective resistances 216, 218 connected to the two wires of the line, and a detector 234 for recovering data based on the voltages developed across the resistors by the current signal injected by the second module. The second module includes a detector 230 for recovering data from the voltage signal sent from the first module. The system provides a constant common mode voltage on the line, defined by a single source. The common mode voltage does not change on each transmission reversal, thereby avoiding noise and EMI emissions.
Patent GB-2541702-A (GB)
Title: Steam generation system and method
Inventor: Douglas John Spalding
IPC: F01K7/32
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A thermal power plant comprises a first steam generation module with a first steam superheater 7 connected to a first high pressure turbine, and a first steam reheater 11 connected to a first intermediate pressure turbine. The plant further comprises a second steam generation module 21 comprising a second superheater 24 and a second high pressure turbine HSC HP connected in a bypass line between the first superheater 7 and the first high pressure turbine. There is also a second reheater 27 and intermediate pressure turbine HSC IP in a bypass line between the first reheater 11 and the first intermediate pressure turbine. A selective closure system 1, 2 connects or disconnects the second heaters and turbines. The second steam generation module and turbines may be a Hyper Supercritical augmentation module, selectively incorporated into an Ultra Supercritical system. The Hyper Supercritical module can be isolated, allowing the Ultra Supercritical plant to continue to operate during planned or unplanned maintenance of the higher temperature components. This reduces the commercial risk associated with the relatively unproven materials required for Hyper Supercritical components.
Patent GB-2530415-A (GB)
Title: Blowout preventer with wedge ram assembly and method of using same
Inventor: MELANCON JEFFREY THOMAS
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A ram assembly of a blowout prevent (BOP) includes a ram shuttle, a ram wedge and a ram seat. The ram shuttle and the ram wedge are slidably positionable in a ram channel of a BOP housing between a retracted and extended position. The ram shuttle has a wedge cavity extending therethrough and an inclined surface thereon. The ram wedge has a tubular cavity therethrough for receiving the tubular. The ram wedge has a corresponding inclined surface engageable with the inclined surface of the ram shuttle, and wedges between the ram shuttle and the housing whereby a force is generated therebetween. The ram seat is positionable in the housing about the passage, and is engageable with the ram wedge and the housing when the ram shuttle and the ram wedge are moved to the extended position whereby a seal is formed therebetween.
Patent GB-2534628-A (GB)
Title: Automatic signal processing-based learning in a process plant
Inventor: MARK NIXON
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: Determining one or more sources of a characteristic of a process control signal by receiving a signal that contains a real time parameter of a process that varies over time based on at least one field device, processing the signal to determine at least one characteristic of the signal, receiving an indication of the at least characteristic of the signal at an analytic module that determines the one or more sources of the characteristic of the signal from a set of upstream elements within the process; transmitting the one or more sources of the characteristic of the signal to a recipient application. The recipient application may be a user interface application. The characteristic of the signal may be: a dominant frequency, a harmonic or sub-harmonic or a bifurcation of the signal. The one or more sources of the characteristic may be a process control device, a process variable, a piece of equipment or an asset corresponding to the process plant.
Patent GB-2533207-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for systematization of production-process video data
Inventor: NIKOLAI VADIMOVICH PTITSYN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: This invention is for a way of using surveillance cameras in a workplace to monitor and manage production processes that take place. At a configuration stage the video surveillance cameras 11 are associated with particular service zone of the production operation workplace 16. These cover the production equipment 18 and the production workers 17. The cameras are connected to a storage server 13 via a communication channel 12, and send their data over the channel to the server. The workers input production operation data into a device 15, which is also connected to the storage server via a different communication channel 14. This device may be stationary, fixed or remote. When this data is input to the input device the storage server will simultaneously record it along with the received video data, and from that create an index, or reference in the video data. The indexes are based on either production process events receive from the device or from production equipment 18.
Patent GB-2528226-A (GB)
Title: Method performed by at least one server for processing a data packet from a first computing device to a second computing device to permit end-to-end
Inventor: TEO TSE CHIN
IPC: H04L9/14
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: A method (500) performed by at least one server for processing a data packet from a first computing device to be transmitted to a second computing device is disclosed, in which the data packet includes a message encrypted using a first encryption key to form an encrypted message, identification data of the second computing device encrypted using a second encryption key to form encrypted identification data, and encrypted first and second encryption keys. The method comprises decrypting (504) the encrypted second encryption key; decrypting (506) the encrypted identification data using the decrypted second encryption key; and transmitting (508) the data packet based on the decrypted identification data, wherein the encrypted message and first encryption key are arranged to be undecryptable by the server to permit end-to-end encryption communication between the first and second computing devices. A related system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2545180-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the manufacture of battery components
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER BARGE
IPC: H01M10/04
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: An apparatus 110 for separating battery plates comprises a work surface 114 for receiving a stack of battery plates 10, the work surface being moveable between a first position in which it is angled with respect to a horizontal plane and a second position in which it is substantially aligned with the horizontal plane (figure 3) such that when the work surface moves between the first and second positions adjacent battery plates are displaced relative to each other and an alignment mechanism for aligning the battery plates on the work surface. A further apparatus (figure 4A) comprises a work surface (112) for receiving a stack of battery plates, a displacement mechanism (150, figure 4B) configured to shear the plates relative to each other in a first direction and an alignment mechanism (170) for aligning the battery plates. Further disclosed is a robot head arrangement for transferring stacks of battery plates comprising a plurality of grippers each comprising a pair of opposed gripping members and an actuator. Also disclosed is a pallet (300, figure 9) for the supply of battery plates having a surface provided with a ribbed profile.
Patent GB-2535310-A (GB)
Title: Aerofoil device
Inventor: TIM SEELEY
IPC: B60S1/56
Filed: 2016-01-05
Abstract: There is provided an aerofoil device 10 to aid clearing of a surface 14 of water droplets and dust. The device 10 comprising a primary arcuate member 16 having an outer curved face (30, Fig 3) and an inner face (32) and a secondary arcuate member (18), wherein the inner face (32) has a seat portion 34 to receive a clearable surface 14 and the secondary arcuate member 18 is spaced apart from the primary arcuate member 16 and proximal the inner face. The secondary arcuate member 18 may comprise at least two spaced apart arcuate elements 22, 20 in a fixed relationship to each other. The aerofoil device may have a trailing edge configured to be position able spaced apart from and at an angle of between -15 to +15 degrees relative to the clearable surface. The secondary device having two (fig 4, 27, 29) spaced apart arcuate members fixed relative to each other, forming a chamber with a tapering cross-section along its length. The aerofoil device may be used to aid cleaning of a mirror or window.
Patent GB-2546272-A (GB)
Title: A system comprising a transportable gas supply cylinder for pressurised gas and a method of monitoring such a cylinder
Inventor: WILHELM Bayerl
IPC: F17C13/02
Filed: 2016-01-12
Abstract: A transportable gas supply cylinder system has a sensor to measure the temperature of the cylinder contents, and an indicator to indicate an abnormal temperature condition. If the temperature condition is higher than a predetermined temperature and threshold then an abnormal temperature condition is indicated. The sensor may be thermochromatic material on the outer wall of the cylinder with a colour change providing the indication.
Patent GB-2550621-A (GB)
Title: Eye massaging device
Inventor: CHENG-CHUAN YANG
IPC: A61H23/00
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A warm fluid eye massage device, with: a fluid passageway comprising a water tank 111, a circulating pump 113, and a water bag 2 to be placed in contact with the eye region; a heater member 112 mounted upon, and in thermal communication with, the water tank 111; a main body 1 with a front portion upon which the tank 111, pump 113, and heater 112 are mounted, and a rear portion upon which the water bag 2 is mounted; a control unit 3 with a thermometer to regulate the heater member and fluid temperature; a cover 4 for receiving the components mounted on the front portion of the main body; and a fixing ring 5 to fix the water bag 2 to the main body; wherein: the water bag has a contact surface 22 and a backing surface 23, which together define a volume within the water bag forming part of the fluid passageway, and the contact surface 22 comprises two concave areas positioned to align with the users eyes. The massaging device may include vibrating motors 6, and heat dissipation holes 42, and a band or belt to attach to the head.
Patent GB-2556320-A (GB)
Title: Multicellular lay-up process
Inventor: EDWARD JOHN ATTENBOROUGH
IPC: A61L27/54
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: A multi-cellular lay-up process comprises the steps: (a) forming a core material; (b) forming a capsule material; (c) encapsulating the core with the capsule material; (d) adding the capsule to a substrate; and (e) exposing the capsule to a least one bioactivating agent. The process may include forming a plurality of capsules, and the core may comprise one or more mammalian stem cells, culture cell medium and a hydrogel. Preferably, the step of forming the core comprises combining one or more cells, at least one bioactivating agent, cell culture medium and a hydrogel. The capsule material may comprise a water soluble polymer, a bioactive fibrous component, and a solvent. Two sets of capsules may be deposited in single layers on distinct areas of a tray to form stacks of layers. Hydrophobic capsules (e.g. PTFE) may also be added as a barrier to the two sets of cells. Using another delivery system a bioactive agent A may be irrigated over the first group of capsules, and a bioactive agent B irrigated over the second group (figure 8). The PTFE particles may be removed and culture medium added, to leave two groups of differentially activated cells (figure 11).
Patent GB-2536397-A (GB)
Title: Rail train and axle box structure thereof
Inventor: PEIDONG WANG
IPC: B61F15/20
Filed: 2015-11-12
Abstract: A rail train and axel structure thereof, comprising an axle box body and a positioning node mounting base (112); the axle box body is provided with a bearing mounting chamber (1a) therein; the positioning node mounting base (112) is provided with an mounting cavity used to mount a positioning node; a longitudinal centerline of the axel box body is parallel with a longitudinal center plane of the positioning node mounting base (112); the longitudinal center plane of the positioning node mounting base (112) deviates toward an outer side relative to a longitudinal center plane of the axel box body. The structure leaves a large space for mounting a brake clamp, and facilitates mounting and changing of the brake clamp and a wheel set; the structure facilitates to mount a brake clamp having a relatively larger volume, and improves braking capability.
Patent GB-2538481-A (GB)
Title: Shoe pair with position indicator assembly
Inventor: Lindsey Legg
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A position indicator assembly (45), including first and second positioning units (47, 48), is attached to a pair of shoes (2) in positions which are spaced when the shoes are aligned together. Each positioning unit (47, 48) includes a first proximity switch element (70), at least one indicator (72, 73), a battery (74) and a second proximity switch element (75). The battery (75) is electrically connected to the indicator (72, 73) when the first proximity switch element (70) of one of the first and second position units (47, 48) is arranged a predetermined, spaced distance from the second proximity switch element (75) of the other of the first and second positioning units (48, 47) in order to provide a visual and/or audible indication to a wearer that the pair of shoes (2) are on the correct feet.
Patent GB-2542531-A (GB)
Title: Speaking valves, tracheostomy tubes and assemblies
Inventor: TIMOTHY BATEMAN
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2015-07-20
Abstract: A fenestrated tracheostomy tube (1) intended for use with a speaking valve (3) has a machine end coupling (15) of circular section with two opposite flat surfaces (51). The speaking valve (3) is similarly formed with a mating inner surface (35) having matching flat surfaces (36) that prevent the valve being fitted on conventional couplings with an entirely circular section. A fenestrated inner cannula (40) can be fitted in the tracheostomy tube (1), the inner cannula having a flange (45) at its machine end with flat regions (46) that align with the flat surfaces (51) on the coupling (15) so that the speaking valve (3) can be fitted over the flange. The speaking valve (3) also has an inner ring (38) that is a close sliding fit within the hub (44) of the inner cannula (40) and prevents the valve being fitted with conventional inner cannulae having a hub with a smaller internal diameter.
Patent GB-2563821-A (GB)
Title: 3649 bean grinder burr bias
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN NICHOLSON
IPC: A47J42/38
Filed: 2017-05-17
Abstract: A bean grinder comprises a rotationally drivable and axially restrained inner grinding burr 3 and a complementary, rotationally restrained and axially movable outer grinding burr 4 and an outer burr support 8 having a recess 7 in which the outer burr is accommodated for axial movement without rotation. The bean grinder further comprises means suitable for decreasing the gap between the outer burr and the inner burr and means suitable for increasing the gap between the outer burr and the inner burr. The means suitable for decreasing the gap between the burrs is able to withstand the force imparted on the outer burr during bean grinding process and may comprise a threaded extension 49 of the outer burr support and a complementary threaded grind adjustment ring 47 which bears on the outer burr. The means for increasing the gap between the burrs may comprise a radial extension of an intermediate member 15 and at least one spring acting between the outer burr support and the radial extensions. In use, the grinder enables the adjustment of the ground particle size.