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Patent GB-2470852-A (GB)
Title: Methods and devices for isolating wellhead pressure
Inventor: NGUYEN DENNIS P
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: A wellhead is provided. In one embodiment, the wellhead includes a plug for sealing a side passage of the wellhead. The plug may include an outer member, an inner member extending through the outer member and coupled to the outer member with at least one degree of freedom of movement relative to the outer member, and a moveable seal disposed around the outer member. In some embodiments, the moveable seal is configured to seal against the side passage in response to being moved on the outer member by the inner member.
Patent GB-2483438-A (GB)
Title: Homogenising a multiphase fluid
Inventor: TORKILDSEN BERNT HELGE
IPC: B01F25/46
Filed: 2010-09-06
Abstract: Apparatus for the homogenization of multi-phase fluid comprising at least a first phase and a second phase wherein at least one phase is a gas and one phase is a liquid, the apparatus comprising an inner reservoir 20 at least partially surrounded by an outer receptacle 10, the inner reservoir comprising an inlet 12 for the multiphase fluid, a first phase outlet 15, a second phase outlet 21 wherein both outlets are in fluid communication with the outer receptacle 10, and the outer receptacle comprising an outlet 26 with a neck 25 that surrounds the first phase outlet 15 and is spaced from the second phase outlet 21. In use, the fluid is introduced into the inner reservoir 20 and separated into a first phase and a second phase which leave via the outlets 15, 21 so that a venturi formed at the neck 25 that draws the phases from the outlets 15, 21 causing the phases to mix to form a homogenised multiphase fluid which leaves via conduit 26. The device may further comprise sample ports 50, 51 with valves 60, 61 for analysis of the phases. A method of homogenising a multiphase fluid is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2484469-A (GB)
Title: Binding the tenon of a musical instrument pipe
Inventor: GRANT MICHAEL ROSS
IPC: G10D9/00
Filed: 2010-10-11
Abstract: Apparatus for binding the tenon of a musical instrument pipe, such as a bagpipe tuning pin, comprises a winding device having a rotation spindle 10 and a clamping member 22 adjustably spaced from, and coaxial with, the rotation spindle 10. In use, a musical instrument pipe 14 is clamped between the clamping member 22 and the rotation spindle 10. The rotation spindle 10 is manually rotated by means of a handle 30, to rotate the pipe 14 about its longitudinal axis. During rotation binding cord 36, such as hemp, is supplied by hand to the pipe tenon 12. The binding cord 36 supply is progressively moved in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe 14 until a desired binding pattern on the tenon 12, preferably comprising at least two layers of binding cord 36, is achieved. Rotation of the pipe 14 is then ceased, preferably after severing the binding cord 36, and the bound pipe 14 is unclamped from the winding device.
Patent GB-2483119-A (GB)
Title: A datum and gauge to assist accurate joint replacement
Inventor: PERRITON HERBERT DAVID
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2010-12-13
Abstract: Two datum platforms C1 are inserted into the trochanther of the femur and acetabulum. From these platforms a measuring gauge C3,4,5 defines the original centre, orientation, length and angle of the femoral head and the acetabulum. The acetabulum is reamed and the implant inserted and orientated by reference to the original gauge setting. Its centre position is re-measured and recorded, producing a compensated position for the femoral head centre. The femoral head original position is produced on the gauge and with the compensated position being displayed by adjusting this gauge by the relevant dimensions indicated. Thereafter, throughout surgery, the gauge is used to select and position implant components and also surgical implements. The implant components selected determine the ream depth of the femur and by comparison to the femoral head gauge accurately position and orientate the implant.
Patent GB-2473583-A (GB)
Title: Screening machine and associated screen panel
Inventor: BAILEY SCOTT
IPC: B07B1/49
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A screening machine (10) of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a machine frame (20) and a perforate screen panel (28) mounted for movement relative to the machine frame (20) during a screening operation. The screen panels (28) are pre-tensioned mesh screen material (34) mounted in a peripheral rim (52) for separating various granular and particulate materials. The screen panel (28) is slid into the side of the machine frame (20) in a direction orthogonal to the direction particulate matter moves when the screening machine (10) is operating. The screen panel (28) peripheral rim (52) has a shaped or other cross section adapted to hold a large seal member that provides a positive sealing surface for contact with the machine frame (20) to prevent particulate matter from escaping off of the screen panel (28) during use.
Patent GB-2482995-A (GB)
Title: Garments having hems
Inventor: WALLER TOM
IPC: A41D1/08
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: A garment has a hem 2 defining an aperture 3 through which a portion of a wearer's body can pass, the hem including a resilient band (6, figure 8) encircling the aperture and having first (16) and second (17) edges wherein, in use, the tension in the first edge is greater than the tension in the second edge. The garment may be formed of textile material and may have an interior surface (4, figure 2) which, in use, contacts a wearers    body and an opposite exterior surface (5) on which the resilient band (6) is provided. The hem 2 may be a waist band and the garment may have a second hem 12 defining a second aperture, which is preferably a leg hole band. The garment may be a pair of swim jammers 1 or athletic shorts or leggings. Also disclosed is a garment formed of textile material and having a hem 12 defining an aperture through which a portion of a wearer's body can pass and formed by folding the textile material outwards from the aperture and securing onto an exterior surface (5, figure 5).
Patent GB-2484025-A (GB)
Title: Hydrocarbon-based filtercake dissolution fluid
Inventor: FULLER MICHAEL J
IPC: C09K8/524
Filed: 2010-06-08
Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to a composition and a method for dissolving a filtercake in a subterranean formation comprising forming a mixture comprising a dissolution fluid and a fluid comprising hydrocarbon; introducing the mixture into a subterranean formation containing a filtercake; introducing an aqueous fluid to the mixture; and dissolving the filtercake. Embodiments of this invention also relate to further exposing the mixture to swellable packer. Embodiments of this invention relate to a method for a composition, comprising a fluid comprising hydrocarbon; and a dissolution fluid, wherein the fluid comprising hydrocarbon and dissolution fluid are combined to form a miscible mixture that dissolves a filtercake in a subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2487299-A (GB)
Title: Tripeptide- metal ion complexes and uses thereof
Inventor: LAURENCE GEORGE
IPC: A61K38/06
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: Compositions comprising certain tripeptides which are capable of binding a metal in a square planar orientation, a square pyramidal orientation, or both, are disclosed in processes for modulating tagged peptides or proteins. Such compositions and processes may be used for site-specific chiral inversion of amino acids, site-specific peptide cleavage, and protein purification, among other uses. The tripeptides are of the sequence XCC, wherein X may be any amino acid, or GCC, and the metal for inducing site-specific chiral inversion is preferably nickel. The peptides may be used to provide antioxidant properties to a composition
Patent GB-2486992-A (GB)
Title: High altitude information services platform, having at least two electrical power cables transporting power to the platform
Inventor: DAVIDSON PETER
IPC: B64B1/50
Filed: 2012-02-07
Abstract: A high altitude platform 4, for providing information services at altitude, is tethered 2 to a ground level location, preferably a ship 1, wherein the tether comprises at least two electrical power cables 88 operable to transport electrical power from the ground to the platform 4. The tether may be coated in a hydrophobic material. The platform 4 may be supported by a balloon 3. The tether includes strengthening cables 10 within a skin 18. The tether also includes a tail 12 with a fin 14 connected to it by a ring or actuator. The platform may host a variety of information services such as internal antennas, wireless communications, television transmission, GPS links, aircraft warning systems, radar reflectors and lights. The tether may have a non-circular cross-section. The platform may be contained within a shroud to which it is non-rigidly connected.
Patent GB-2499387-A (GB)
Title: Safety key device having modes of operation which are switched by an application of force
Inventor: SOLAN DARREN
IPC: E05B11/00
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: The present invention comprises a key device suitable for insertion into a lock, the device being switchable between two modes of operation when inserted in the lock: in its first mode of operation, the device prevents the lock from being activated between its engaged and disengaged positions; and in its second mode of operation, the device enables the lock to be activated between its engaged and disengaged positions; wherein the key device is switchable between the two modes of operation by the application of a force to the key device above a predetermined threshold. The device may take the form of a first part 35 for insertion into the lock; a second part 3 connected to the first part 35; and a third part 9 engagable with the second part 3 and having a fourth part 16, such that a force is applied to the fourth part 16 allows the third part 9 to rotate in unison with the second part 3, and if a force is not applied, the third part 9 rotates freely around the second part 3. The device can be used as a child-proof safety lock.
Patent GB-2499984-A (GB)
Title: Structured particles
Inventor: MACKLIN WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: H01M4/13
Filed: 2012-02-28
Abstract: A composite particle comprises a first particle component and a second particle component in which (a) the first particle component comprises a body portion 2 and a surface portion 3, the surface portion comprising one or more structural features and one or more voids 5, the surface portion and body portion defining together a structured particle 1; and (b) the second particle component comprises a removable filler 4. One or both of the body portion 2 and the surface portion 3 comprise an active material, preferably an electroactive material. The filler 4 is contained within one or more of the voids 5 found within the surface portion of the structured particle 1. The filler 4 either has a sublimation or disintegration temperature of at least 50ÂºC, and/or is soluble in an ionic liquid or an electrolyte solution. The first particle component may be a pillared particle as shown, a porous particle (fig. 2), including fibres (fig. 4), wires, threads, tubes, flakes or ribbons, a porous particle fragment or fractal (fig. 3), or a scaffold structure (fig. 5). The filler 4 protects the structured particle 1, especially during storage/transport, by preventing it from breaking up due to its inherent weakness caused by the voids 5. The filler 4 is chosen so that it can be removed during the manufacture of an article using the structured particle 1. Various applications for the structured particle are disclosed, but it is preferably used as an electrode material.
Patent GB-2493081-A (GB)
Title: Error correction in a data receiver
Inventor: WHITLOCK RODERICK
IPC: H04L1/08
Filed: 2012-07-16
Abstract: A method is described for use in a communications system in which data packets are transmitted repetitively by sources and, over time, plural instances of one packet interspersed with instances of one or more other packets, are received by a receiver. Each packet includes message data and respective error coding (error correction) data. When a packet instance is received 600, the error coding data is used to determine if the packet instance is correct or correctable 605. If the packet instance is not correct or correctable, bit values of the received packet are combined 625 with corresponding bit values of previously received packet instances and previously generated instance combinations to form a plurality of instance combinations, which are stored 640. A determination 635 is then made as to whether any resulting instance combination is representative of a correct or correctable packet instance, possibly using a threshold comparison. Policies for discarding 615, 645 correct or correctable packet instances and/or packet instance combinations are also disclosed. The combining may involve averaging bit values across the plural instance combinations. The averaging may include converting each zero bit value in a received packet instance to -1 and accumulating the resulting values. Majority voting, statistical weighting and confidence values may also be used. In contrast to the majority of prior techniques the arrangement describes does not take into account packet sequence numbers or sources, as this information may be corrupt for a packet that is not initially correct or correctable, and may attempt to combine a newly received packet with all previously received packets and packet instance combinations in an attempt to successfully decode the newly received packet (Figure 4). However, other policies are also disclosed wherein selective combination of the newly received packet with some previously received packets and combinations is also disclosed e.g. where the periodic nature of the repeated packet is known.
Patent GB-2504337-A (GB)
Title: A surface-mountable unitary in-line noise filter
Inventor: JOHNSON MARK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H03H7/01
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A surface-mountable unitary inductor-capacitor pi filter comprises an inductor 56, which mayÂ  be a ferrite bead inductor, disposed in a trough 82 of a ceramic body 52, the leads 84,86 of the inductor passing though the ceramic body from the trough and contacting sets of signal capacitor plates 72,74 formed on constituent plates 68a of the body. Earthed capacitor plates 76 are formed on ceramic plates 68b disposed between the plates 68a, and ceramic plates 68c bearing no capacitor plates may be disposed between the signal and Earth plates. The filter component is compact, has a large net capacitor plate area, and is simple to manufacture. Surface mounting pads 62,64 and 66 (figure 5c) may be formed on the base of the component. It is suggested that the signal and Earth pads could extend around all four side faces so that the body can be placed on a board with any of the faces lowermost, thus avoiding the need for orientation by a "pick and place" robot.
Patent GB-2491319-A (GB)
Title: System and method for spectrum sharing among plural wireless radio networks
Inventor: STANFORTH PETER
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2011-02-16
Abstract: Spectrum that overlaps in time, geography and frequency is allocated to more than one radio network. The networks share the spectrum by employing spectrum sharing in accordance with spectrum sharing control data to avoid collisions between the transmissions of the networks.
Patent GB-2495662-A (GB)
Title: Allocating computer resources in a network data processing system
Inventor: MADDURI HARI HARANATH
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A method, data processing system, and computer program product for managing resources. A request for resources in the network data processing system is received. The request comprises requested values for a plurality of attributes for the resources in the network data processing system. In response to receiving the request, potential resources in the network data processing system are identified. The request is evaluated using a function configured to generate identified values for the plurality of attributes from the requested values in the request based on proximity scores for the plurality of attributes in the potential resources relative to an ideal allocation of the potential resources and resource weights for the plurality of attributes in the potential resources.
Patent GB-2501972-A (GB)
Title: Electrotype comprising mesh and image-forming element for use in paper-making
Inventor: HOWLAND PAUL
IPC: B41C3/08
Filed: 2013-03-06
Abstract: An electrotype 40 for forming an image during a paper-making process comprises a mesh 41 to which is attached an image-forming element or a plurality of image-forming elements 6, and may comprise multiple layers (31a-d, Fig 8). The mesh line width may be 50-300 microns and the mesh line spacing may be 100-500 microns. The mesh 41 allows detailed electrotypes 40 with a series of unconnected elements 6 to be reproduced without the need for tie-lines (7, Fig 2) which may be visible in a resulting image. The small line width of the mesh 41 means that the mesh does not produce a visible mark on the paper on which the image is formed. A method of forming the electrotype 40 is also disclosed, the method comprising the steps of forming first, second and third intermediate products by using a support layer (11, Fig 3), a conducting material (12, Fig 3), a light-sensitive photo resist (13, Fig 3), a mask (14, Fig 3), exposure to UV light (15, Fig 3) and an electroforming solution.
Patent GB-2512922-A (GB)
Title: Trestle
Inventor: JENKINS BARRY
IPC: B25H1/06
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: A trestle 1 has a frame structure 2, with at least three contact points 3, 4, 5 adapted to engage with a planar surface of a worktop X and a pair of legs 6, 7 extending from the frame structure 2. The frame 2 may be V-shaped with two contact points adjacent to the free ends of the V, and the third contact point at the apex. The legs 6, 7 may extend from the free ends of the V-shaped frame 2, and may extend substantially normal to the frame. The legs 6, 7and frame 2 structure may be integrally formed and may be formed from a single length of tube. The contact points 3, 4, 5 may comprise projections to engage recesses in a worktop X and a retractable pin 8 may be provided at the apex of the frame structure 2 to releasably engage in a recess in a worktop X. In use the trestle is adapted to support a worktop off the ground with the three contact points 3, 4, 5 engaging the worktop X and the legs 6, 7 spacing the worktop X off the floor.
Patent GB-2513326-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: ATWELL ANTHONY K
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument for the treatment of tissue includes an instrument shaft 32 with an end effector comprising a pair of scissor blades capable of applying force to tissue located between the blades. The instrument includes at least first 20 and second 33 handle members, capable of relative movement towards and away from one another, and an actuator mechanism such that relative movement of the handle members causes the scissor blades to move between their open and closed positions. The actuator mechanism provides a first stage of operation in which the scissor blades are moved against one another to apply a first force to the tissue, the first force being limited to a predetermined threshold force. The actuator mechanism further provides a second stage of operation in which the scissor blades are moved against one another to apply a second force to the tissue, the second force being in excess of the predetermined threshold force.
Patent GB-2515500-A (GB)
Title: A Security System
Inventor: ROGERS COLIN
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A silent intruder alarm system is provided for alerting a user to an article 100 being breached or compromised. If an intruder interferes with the secured article 100, a sensor 70 of a security device detects an event associated with an article 100. This detection will trigger (via a processor 80) an alarm condition, and a transceiver 90 will send an alarm signal 20 to a monitoring device 10 over a communication network 50. No indication of the alarm condition is detectable outside the housing 40 by means other than via the alarm signal 20. In this way, an intruder compromising an article 100 is not alerted to detection of the event by the sensor 70. Therefore, authorities may be summoned to apprehend the intruder without the intruder being provided with an opportunity to escape. The monitoring device 10 can remotely control the security device over the network 50. The monitoring device 10 may comprise a mobile phone, smartphone, tablet or computer. The monitoring device 10 may be arranged to run an application for monitoring and/or controlling the security device.
Patent GB-2506007-A (GB)
Title: Directional drilling using magnetic biasing
Inventor: PABON JAHIR
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a directional drilling apparatus and method, The apparatus comprises a tubular member 610 having an inner surface 617, an elongated member 621 having an outer surface 627 and extending inside the tubular member. A controller 650 controls at least one of a rotational and an axial alignment of the tubular member and the elongated member, A first array of magnets 615 is coupled to the tubular member and the elongated member. A first array of magnets 615 is coupled to the tubular member, and a second array of magnets are arranged in a first configuration controlled by the controller to provide a lateral force to one of the tubular member and the elongated member. In an embodiment, the controller and magnets may exert an axial force to one of the tubular member and the elongated member.
Patent GB-2507387-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle rear light with airflow breakaway edge
Inventor: ESTRADE GUSTAVO
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle having rear lights 3 which are attached laterally to the rear of the vehicle (1 see fig 1). In order to improve the aerodynamics, the two rear lights 3 are movable when required between a passive and an active position, in which at least one airflow breakaway edge is activated (see 15). The edge may lie in a vertical direction and may run laterally on the outside of the light 3. Each light 3 may be formed from two rear light bodies 11,12. An edge 20 between the bodies 11, 12 may be associated with pivoting and may act as a further airflow breakaway edge. The invention provides a simple way of providing a beneficial and variable aerodynamic feature at each side of the rear of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2504240-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and kits for molecular counting
Inventor: FU GLENN K
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: Methods, kits and systems are disclosed for analyzing one or more molecules in a sample. Analyzing the one or more molecules may comprise quantitation of the one or more molecules. Individual molecules may quantitated by PCR, arrays, beads, emulsions, droplets, or sequencing. Quantitation of individual molecules may further comprise stochastic labeling of the one or more molecules with a plurality of oligonucleotide tags to produce one or more stochastically labeled molecules. The methods may further comprise amplifying, sequencing, detecting, and/or quantifying the stochastically labeled molecules. The molecules may be DNA, RNA and/or proteins.
Patent GB-2508991-A (GB)
Title: Subsea electrical architectures
Inventor: THIBAUT EDOUARD
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention concerns an electrical architecture (100, 200) for power distribution to subsea equipment (C, P) comprising at least one variable speed drive, VSD, module (110, 210), wherein said at least one VSD module (110, 210) comprises at least one self commutated line side converter (111, 211) including power semiconductor (SC).