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Patent GB-2535546-A (GB)
Title: Battery modules and methods for their manufacture
Inventor: JOHN LEWIS
IPC: H01M50/505
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A method of making a battery module (100) comprising a plurality of interconnected cells (118) (e.g. pouch cells), each cell (118) having a plurality of terminals (118T1, 18T2), the method comprising: (i) arranging a plurality of cell groups (120), each group comprising 1, 2, 3 or more individual cells (118), e.g. in the form of a face-to-face cell stack or a side-by-side cell sub-array, into a side-by-side array, wherein pairs of cell terminals (118T1, 118T2) in adjacent respective cell groups (120) are adjacent one another, and preferably of opposite polarity; (ii) interconnecting the adjacent cell terminals (118T1, 118T2) within each respective pair via a or a respective busbar element (130B), e.g. of a flexible, braided, monometallic material, preferably by ultrasonic welding, so as to interconnect adjacent cell groups (120); and then (iii) configuring the interconnected cell groups (120), e.g. by folding, into a face-to-face array to form the said battery module 100).
Patent GB-2530842-A (GB)
Title: Determining location of a receiver with a multi-subcarrier signal
Inventor: KEEGAN RICHARD G
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2015-06-25
Abstract: Receiver 200 receives multiple multi-tone OFDM-like signals from respective transmitters 100 with known locations, each multi-tone signal having sub-carriers modulated with a pseudo-random noise code; a coarse estimate of a time of arrival of one or more of the sub-carriers is adjusted in accordance with a code correlation function (S302, Fig.11); a precise estimate of said time of arrival to align a slope at least two of the sub-carrier phases of the multi-tone signals is adjusted in accordance with a phase correlation function and the coarse estimate (S304, Fig.12); and receiver location or its range to a transmitter is estimated there-from (S306, Fig.11). The range or location is adjusted (S352, Fig.16B) according to multipath phase compensation data which compensates for a multipath phase error in a subcarrier phase associated with a multipath-impacted signal. This is based on lengths of a direct path signal and a a multipath-impacted signal that are determined (S354, Fig.14B) through observed signals or observed signal vectors of the receiver.
Patent GB-2541753-A (GB)
Title: A method of cryogenic chilling or cryogenic freezing of a product
Inventor: SIMON JAMES HANDLEY
IPC: F25J1/02
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: Cryogenic chilling or cryogenic freezing of a product (103) by means of a cryogenic medium, comprises is conducting a cryogenic medium through transfer means (110) arranged at least partially inside a chamber (101). During a first stage the temperature inside the chamber (101) is reduced to a predetermined set-temperature. During a second stage a pressure and/or a flowrate of the cryogenic medium inside the transfer means (110) is controlled such that at least a part of the cryogenic medium conducted through the transfer means (110) is sprayed in its liquid phase through at least one nozzle (121, 122) onto the product (103) arranged inside the chamber (101).
Patent GB-2544069-A (GB)
Title: Cooking hob gas burner
Inventor: PETER GILMOUR
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 2015-11-04
Abstract: A cooking hob gas burner 10 comprises a burner head 12 which has a sidewall 18 surrounding a cavity (20, Fig. 2) suitable for receiving combustible gas. Sidewall 18 has at least one angled burner port 26 extending from the cavity (20, Fig. 2) through the sidewall 18 so that gas exiting the burner port 26 has a vertical velocity component. A burner cap or cover 14 above the upstanding sidewall 18 is suitable for protecting the burner head 12. Sidewall 18 may be annular and have a cutaway forming a frusto-conical surface 22 tapering towards cap 14. Ports 26 may follow a linear or curved path through sidewall 18. The cap 14 may partially or completely overhang the sidewall 18.The burner head 12 may comprise an annular flange (32, Fig. 2) on a lower surface of the sidewall 18 with gas inlets or outlets (34, Fig. 2).
Patent GB-2533858-A (GB)
Title: A method of encoding video with film grain
Inventor: WEI ZHOU
IPC: H04N19/51
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding video, where motion estimation (ME) is calculated and compared with a threshold. The value of a metric from a temporal variability of the ME score is calculated and compared with a predetermined value and a high film grain indication signal is provided when the threshold is exceeded and the ME score temporal variability metric is below the predetermined value. The encoder may then allocate less bits to I frames and more bits to P and B type frames than to other frames of the video when a high film grain signal is provided or allocate more bits to I frames when the high film grain indication is not provided. The ME score threshold may be greater than 20. This method is intended to improve video quality when encoding with film grain.
Patent GB-2545682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to corona shields
Inventor: JOHN LEWIS OUTRAM
IPC: H05K5/04
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a corona shield 10 for use in the field of voltage assemblies with a charge storage capability for use in high voltage direct current (HVDC) converters. The corona shield 10 comprises a peripheral frame 12 which is formed from one or more frame members 14 and within which lies a frame aperture 18. The corona shield 10 also includes a barrier member 20 that is fixedly secured to the peripheral frame 12. The barrier member 20 extends across and occludes the frame aperture 18 to inhibit bodily ingress, eg. hands or feet, through the frame aperture 18. The barrier member may have perforations and includes a mesh or grid. The barrier member may have an aperture to allow a tester probe to access the HVDC converters.
Patent GB-2547044-A (GB)
Title: Oil, water, gas and solid particle separation in oil and/or gas production
Inventor: ANDERS AREFJORD
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2016-02-08
Abstract: An apparatus and or method for separating oil, water, gas and solid particles from a hydrocarbon containing fluid produced from an oil and/or gas production facility. The apparatus comprising a separation tank 102 with an inlet 101 for a hydrocarbon-containing fluid comprising oil, water, gas and solid particles to be separated into its constituent oil, water, gas and solid phases. The inlet is at an upstream side of the separation tank with a solids hydrocyclone separator 108. A solids outlet 226 is connected to the separation tank so that separated solids can be removed through the solids outlet. A first reservoir 210 for the oil/water mixture from the hydrocarbon-containing fluid, which has been separated from the solids. An upper part 222 of the tank is located above the first reservoir for receiving gas separated from the oil/water liquid mixture. A second reservoir 212 for the oil separated from the oil/water liquid mixture is located downstream of the reservoir. A weir 124 is located at an end of the first reservoir that divides the first reservoir from the second reservoir. The weir is provided to separate oil from the oil/water mixture. A first liquid outlet 228 of the first reservoir is connected to a lower part of the separation tank. A second liquid outlet 230 of the second reservoir connected to a lower part of the separation tank; and a gas outlet 323 is connected to an upper part of the separation tank. A later embodiment relates to an apparatus and method for separating oil water and gas characterised by first and second inlets, a gas fluffer, a first separator upstream of a separation tank and first and second outlets.
Patent GB-2544567-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bungs and Airlock Arrangements
Inventor: SAMUEL THOMPSON
IPC: C12L9/00
Filed: 2016-02-11
Abstract: A transparent, flexible, resilient and tapered bung 1 for use in fermentation, comprises a removable cap 11 to prevent contamination; and a passageway 2 extending from top to bottom of the bung capable of retaining fluid to form an air lock, independently or in conjunction with the cap. Preferably, the bung is a single piece and the passageway is a bore surrounded by the outer surface. Preferably, the diameter has a greater diameter at the top and the openings 6,7 are either not located directly opposite (fig. 7b) or are located at the centre of the bung. Preferably, the bung is viewable above a chamber. Preferably, the inner surface 19 is tapered inwards towards the top and an outer surface 20 tapered outwards. Preferably, a portion of the passageway is uniform, straight and provides line of sight between openings. Preferably, the cap comprises a channel to permit venting of gas.
Patent GB-2537051-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cutter
Inventor: JORDAN MITCHELL
IPC: B23D21/06
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A pipe cutter for creating an annular cut in the surface of the pipe as it is rotated around the pipe. The pipe cutter comprises cleaning element 14 which cleans the area of the pipe circumferentially opposite of the annular cut during its formation and the cleaning may involve the removal of surface oxidation from the pipe and/or de-burring of the cut in order to prepare the pipe for use after cutting. The pipe cutter further comprises a casing 11, a blade 12 secured to the casing, and a support 13 resiliently moveably secured to the casing. The support urges the protruding portion of the blade into contact with the surface of the pipe so that the blade creates an annular cut in the surface on rotation of the pipe relative to the casing. The cleaning element is ideally abrasive and may comprise one or more brushes.
Patent GB-2544173-A (GB)
Title: Insulated render and skytrack
Inventor: JAMES CAMPBELL
IPC: E04G3/32
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: The track 5 is attached to a building or structure 10 and has a front 25 and at least one side or lateral face 35 forming flat, outermost edges of the track, the front has an elongate opening 40 into an inner channel 45. The opening 40 may have lips 55 protruding perpendicularly from the front of the track, when the track is installed in a building with an outer layer or skin 150 a channel 190 is formed between the lip and the skin which may be filled with sealant 195. Preferably, the track is symmetrical with at least two side faces 35 and a rear 30 defining a rectangular cross-section track with a width greater than its depth. Parallel flanges 60a,60b may be provided on the rear for connecting a U-shaped bracket 20, fixable to the building 10 using bolts 90. The track may joined other tracks using a splice (fig.6,100); parallel pairs of extended tracks may be mounted vertically on the buildings outer surface (fig.14) into which a maintenance cradle (fig.15,200) may be installed by inserting an attachment member (fig.15,210) and guide (fig.15,205) into the track channels to prevent lateral cradle movement.
Patent GB-2555435-A (GB)
Title: Cardiac pump
Inventor: ALESSANDRA MOLTENI
IPC: A61M1/10
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: A cardiac pump 1 comprises a cardiac pump housing 7 having a blood inlet 9 that is offset from the longitudinal axis of the cardiac pump housing 7. This offset can result from different inlet structures (Fig. 4, 7, 8, 9 & 11). The offset inlet 9 aims to disrupt areas of flow stasis that may occur in the region of flow around bearings within the cardiac pump housing thus avoiding issues like thrombosis. Furthermore by altering the cross sectional dimensions of the inlets (Fig. 7) the cardiac pump may be tuned according to patient requirements.
Patent GB-2552409-A (GB)
Title: Modular device system desense reconstruction
Inventor: DAVID LIM
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2017-06-05
Abstract: A device comprising a connection system where a ground element 217 is positioned between a multi-pin connector array 207, 209 and at least one adjacent antenna element. The connection system may provide physical and electrical connections between electronic modules. A base module 200 may include a display, a chassis grounded element and one or more antennas located at the edges of the module. The grounded element 217 may be an elongated metal bar which mates with one or more grounded contacts of a mating module device 201. The bar 217 may include a tab that engages with at least one slot on the chassis and a row of spring-loaded contacts 213 may be positioned to mate with the bar during the connection of the base module 200 and the module device 201. A metal plate electrically connected to the chassis, overlying the connector, may have a plurality of holes corresponding to the multiple pins of the connector 207, 209. Permanent magnet 223, 225, 227, 229 may be used to secure the modules, when they are engaged.
Patent GB-2565268-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for packing a bit stream
Inventor: JAMES HUTCHINSON
IPC: G06F5/00
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: Data, such as image data, is compressed to produced values and the values are packed to produce a bitstream. Each value is composed of a prefix, which defines the type of compression, and a value. The prefixes are inserted into the bitstream at predetermined boundaries, such as a multiple of a memory word length. A prefix for a value may be placed in the bitstream at the last boundary, which is before the end of the preceding value. In this case, the preceding value is split into two parts. The initial value Vi precedes the following prefix Pi+1 and the continuation Ci follows the following prefix. Padding bits may be inserted into the bitstream. The values may be of variable length and the prefix may indicate the length of the value.
Patent GB-2553234-A (GB)
Title: Developer voice actions system
Inventor: BO WANG
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2016-04-12
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for receiving data identifying an application and a voice command trigger term, validating the received data, inducting the received data to generate a passive data structure that specifies the application, the voice command trigger term, and one or more other voice command trigger terms that are determined based at least on the voice command trigger term, and storing the passive data structure at a contextual intent database, wherein the contextual intent database comprises one or more other passive data structures.
Patent GB-2557418-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing ferrous particles from liquids and slurries
Inventor: MALCOLM MCKENZIE
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2017-10-05
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for removing ferrous particles from a liquid or slurry comprises a vessel 2 with an inlet 4 and an outlet 6. A plurality of magnetic rod devices 16 are mounted upon at least one frame member 14 secured to the vessel such that they extend into the interior of the vessel. Each magnetic rod device has an elongate casing (32, Fig. 2), an elongate magnet assembly (136, Fig. 3) retractably mounted within the casing and a removal plate (34, Fig. 2) to remove ferrous particles attracted to the outer surface of the casing. Each magnetic rod device has a first condition in which the magnet assembly is positioned below the removal plate, and a second condition in which the magnet assembly is positioned above the removal plate. An oil and gas exploration, production or storage facility comprising the apparatus is also claimed. In another aspect, a method of removing ferrous particles from a liquid or slurry from a storage facility is claimed, wherein a contaminated liquid is provided to the vessel from a first storage vessel (550, Fig. 6) and clean liquid from the vessel is provided to a second storage vessel (560, Fig. 6).
Patent GB-2553064-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with reinforced binder zones
Inventor: BRENDAN VOGLEWEDE
IPC: E21B10/62
Filed: 2015-06-11
Abstract: A drill bit having reinforced binder zones and method of forming same are disclosed. The method includes the steps of mixing reinforcing particles with a binder-reinforcing material, placing the mixture of reinforcing particles and binder-reinforcing material in a mold used in forming a body of the drill bit, placing a universal binder in the mold, and heating the mold. The binder-reinforcing material is infiltrated with the universal binder which thereby forms reinforced binder zones.
Patent GB-2562331-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: ROBERT GALLEN
IPC: C07C57/04
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a process for purification of a crude product stream recovered from the production of acrylic acid by an aldolisation reaction; the product stream comprises acrylic acid, formaldehyde, water, non-condensable vapours and, optionally, heavy by-products. The process comprises: providing the crude product stream in the vapour phase to a first separation column 4 operated at a temperature and pressure (e.g. 0.2 to 0.8 bara, 60 to 80 °C) to form an intermediate overhead stream 6 comprising water, formaldehyde and methanol; and passing said intermediate overhead stream 6 to a formaldehyde separation column 40 operated at a temperature and pressure to enable a stream having a higher formaldehyde concentration than the formaldehyde concentration in the intermediate overhead stream 6 to be formed and recovered from at or near the bottom of the formaldehyde separation column 40 as a formaldehyde enriched stream. Preferably, the water recovered from the formaldehyde separation column is passed to a water stripping column 49.
Patent GB-2570921-A (GB)
Title: Fluid container and method of manufacture
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES ANDREW WAGNER
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2018-02-09
Abstract: A fluid container 1 comprises: a body 2 with at least one sidewall 2a; a handle 6 that is fluidly isolated from the body; a neck 3 comprising a sidewall 3a and a fluid aperture 4; a shoulder 11 comprising a sidewall 11a, located between the body and the neck; and a stacking element 5. The shoulder sidewall forms at least one of a planar surface and a curved surface between the sidewalls of the neck and the body. The shoulder sidewall may be located only outside of the lateral cross section of the neck. The neck may lie within the lateral cross section of the container, with its fluid aperture preferably lying wholly within the lateral cross section. The stacking element may comprise upper and lower stacking elements 5a, 5b, and may interlock with the stacking elements of a further container. The neck may be located below at least a part of the upper stacking element. Strengthening members 2f such as ribs, bars, rods or indents may be provided on the body. A manufacturing method comprising blow-moulding is also claimed.
Patent GB-2571788-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dispensing sterilised and cooled water
Inventor: Tom Chan
IPC: A47J31/56
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing liquid includes a liquid reservoir 2; a boil chamber 4 with an electrical heating element 12, a heat exchanger 6, with a first portion 16 for cooling liquid and a second portion 18 for the liquid to be cooled; and an outlet 22. The apparatus further comprises a first flow path and a second flow path. The first flow path includes a pump 8, and connects the reservoir 2 to an inlet to the first portion 16 of the heat exchanger, passes through the first portion 16 and connects an outlet from the first portion 16 to the reservoir 2 The second flow path connects the reservoir 2 to an inlet to the boil chamber 4, connects an outlet from the boil chamber 4 to the second portion 18 of the heat exchanger 6, passes through the second portion 18 and connects an outlet from the second portion 18 to the outlet 22.
Patent GB-2556012-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle seat suspension mechanism
Inventor: NICHOLAS KEMP
IPC: B63B29/06
Filed: 2016-08-22
Abstract: There is described a vehicle seat suspension mechanism, comprising a vehicle mount, a seat support linked to the vehicle mount by a suspension arrangement which allows the seat support to fall with respect to the vehicle mount under load and a shock strut arranged to resist the seat support falling with respect to the vehicle mount during a compression stroke. A control link is arranged to be driven about a control link pivot by the fall of the seat support. The control link is pivotally coupled to a first end of the shock strut to guide the first end with respect to a second end of the shock strut in a manner which causes a motion ratio of the suspension mechanism to increase during progression of the compression stroke. The ride will feel softer for smaller impacts and better damped later for larger impacts. The mechanism is arranged underneath a seat of a vehicle to provide additional comfort for the rider.
Patent GB-2563529-A (GB)
Title: An instant boiling water heater system
Inventor: BRIAN CHERTKOW
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: An instant boiling water heater system for dispensing boiling water comprising a first tank in fluid communication with a water supply, a heating device in fluid communication with the first tank, and a dispensing outlet in fluid communication with the heating device. The first tank comprises a first heating element for heating water from the water supply and the heating device comprises a body having a high thermal mass and a passageway extending through the body to receive water from the first tank
Patent GB-2564304-A (GB)
Title: A multimedia crossbar system for goal posts
Inventor: NABILE LALAOUA
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2018-02-05
Abstract: A multimedia crossbar system for goal posts of different spots. The system includes a goal frame, a net, a rear net frame, a multimedia bar, and a transparent display screen. The goal frame includes a front crossbar, a first post, and a second post to yield a U-shape. The rear net frame holds up the net behind the goal frame and includes a rear crossbar, a first rear post, and a second rear post. The multimedia bar includes a support bar, a plurality of lights, a plurality of speakers, and a plurality of sponsor display panels for audiovisual entertainment around the goal frame. The support bar is mounted to the rear crossbar and support the lights, speakers, and the sponsor display panels. The transparent display screen provides another visual medium for advertisement and other similar content. The transparent display screen is positioned and perimetrically connected within the rear net frame.
Patent GB-2577869-A (GB)
Title: A blood sampling device
Inventor: MATTHEW JOHN WATTS
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: Blood sampling device 1 has a lancet body 60 moveably mounted within housing (10, figure 5), connected 94 to a removable safety cap 90. The housing and safety cap comprise cooperating abutment surfaces e.g. ledge 95’ and tooth (29, figure 5), and stop surfaces e.g. longitudinal stop 96. The safety cap is rotatable, for example by 50-70 degrees, from a blocked position in which the abutment surfaces prevent removal of the safety cap, to a second orientation in which the cap may be removed. The stop surfaces then cooperate to limit further rotation. Removal therefore requires an in-use deliberate twisting by the user, preventing premature activation. Also disclosed are a blood sampling device having a frangible connection between lancet and safety cap and restricted relative angular motion, and blood sampler with two housing members having a longitudinal slot and trigger and cooperating engagement features.
Patent GB-2569906-A (GB)
Title: Method for delaying curing in polyurethane and compositions and articles made therefrom
Inventor: JOSEPH PUGLISHI
IPC: C08G101/00
Filed: 2017-10-11
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a polyurethane includes forming a curable composition comprising an active hydrogen-containing component, an organic isocyanate component reactive with the active hydrogen-containing component, a metal catalyst, preferably a metal acetylacetonate, and a catalytic inhibitor effective to inhibit gelling of the curable composition for at least 4.7 minutes, preferably at least 5 minutes at a temperature of 55°C; processing the curable composition at a first temperature without curing the curable composition; and curing the curable composition to provide the polyurethane.