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Patent GB-2567708-A (GB)
Title: Sealing element
Inventor: MICHAEL QUINN
IPC: F16L55/162
Filed: 2018-05-11
Abstract: A sealing element 20 for use in a fluid-carrying pipeline 16 comprises a substantially central core 14, formed from a deformable material, surrounded by a coating 12. The coating 12 is adapted to perform a partial extrusion 13 through an opening 15 in a pipeline wall to seal the opening 15. The density of the sealing element is substantially the same as the density of the fluid in the pipeline. The coating 12 comprises a two part epoxy putty. A method of making the sealing element comprises providing an elongate cylindrical shaped piece of two part epoxy putty, and cutting it into a number of portions. Each portion is then rolled into a sphere shape substantially without mixing the two parts of the putty. Subsequently the two parts are thoroughly mixed via manual kneading and shaped around the deformable core to form the sphere shaped sealing element. The element is used by introducing the element into a pipeline, and allowing it to be transported to the defect by the fluid in the pipeline. The sealing element is then allowed to partially extrude through the defect and to cure in place to form a solid plug sealing the defect.
Patent GB-2573810-A (GB)
Title: Protective Shield And Shield Wall
Inventor: SANDY WINTHROP CHEN
IPC: F41H5/08
Filed: 2018-05-18
Abstract: A protective shield 100 comprises a body 105 for protecting a user from a projectile or impact, the body 105 comprising a front strike face 110 and an opposing rear face. A connector arrangement 125 is provided on the body 105 adapted so as to allow the shield 100 to connect to an adjacent protective shield. The strike face 110 has a perimeter defined by the edges of the strike face and the connector arrangement 125 is arranged so that an adjacent protective shield can be connected to the connector arrangement 125 with the body of the adjacent protective shield abutting and/or overlapping with the strike face 110 of the protective shield at any point about the perimeter of the strike face. The shield 100 may include a graphene layer between the strike face 110 and the rear face.
Patent GB-2562183-A (GB)
Title: Advanced networked lighting control system including improved systems and methods for automated self-grouping of lighting fixtures
Inventor: RICHARD A LEINEN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: An advanced lighting control system including systems for commissioning a network of lighting fixtures preferably includes a plurality of lighting fixtures, each having a sensor and control module. The sensor and control module includes occupancy and light sensing elements, and a first transceiver. The lighting fixtures can send wireless signals to a second transceiver located in a room controller and/or a network coordinator. The room controller being configured to interpret the occupancy and light sensing information and make decisions thereon, while the network coordinator can rank the lighting fixtures according to a determined signal strength. The network coordinator can command each of the lighting fixtures to illuminate, and based on an observation of the lighting fixture, a determination is made about whether the lighting fixture is located in a particular room. The network coordinator can also include a third transceiver for receiving wireless commands from a remote device.
Patent GB-2576146-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector with closed loop detection
Inventor: THIERRY COCHET
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 2018-08-01
Abstract: A nozzle assembly of a fuel injector comprises a nozzle with a body extending along a main axis, in which a needle 30 is axially moveable between a closed position in which a first end 34 of said needle rests on a valve seat to prevent fuel injection through one or more injection orifices of said nozzle and an open position in which said needle is lifted from said seat to allow injection, the needle extends along a needle axis A and comprises a shaft portion 32 which is tapered at the first end 34 and defines an annular seating face 44 cooperating with a seating face on the valve seat, the needle assembly further includes a detection circuit in which said needle forms a switch, the needle 30 is designed to include a local dissymmetry 59 in the region of the annular seating face 44, which is configured to cause, in use, an unbalance of forces resulting in a transversal force exerted by the fuel about the needle first end 34.
Patent GB-2576018-A (GB)
Title: Wall-mounted spray head unit
Inventor: YUSUF MUHAMMAD
IPC: A62C37/08
Filed: 2018-08-01
Abstract: A wall-mountable spray head unit 14 for detecting a fire event and for delivering a fire extinguishant is disclosed. The spray head unit comprises a rotatable spray head assembly 8 comprising a spray manifold 19 rotatable about a first axis, and a spray nozzle 20 supported by the spray manifold and orientated to deliver fire-suppressant material radially in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. The spray head unit also comprises one or more fire-locating sensors including a visible-light camera 22 and/or a microphone 23. The sensor may also include a thermal sensor 21. Preferably the first axis is a substantially vertical axis and the plane is a substantially vertical plane. In a preferred embodiment, the manifold is only rotatable in the first axis. A display may provide additional information including exit directions and a heat map of the room.
Patent GB-2571842-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning device
Inventor: TETSUYA MASUDA
IPC: F25B27/02
Filed: 2017-11-21
Abstract: Provided is an air conditioning device which has a plurality of compressors connected in parallel, and can be operated at high efficiency regardless of the magnitude of a required load. This air conditioning device is provided with: a first compressor 101 driven by a gas engine 103; a second compressor 102 connected to the first compressor 101 in parallel and having a different capacity from the first compressor 101; a refrigerant tube 115 provided between an indoor heat exchanger 201 and an outdoor heat exchanger 106; a bypass tube 114 connecting the refrigerant tube 115, a suction tube 134 of the first compressor, and a suction tube 135 of the second compressor; an exhaust heat recovery heat exchanger 112 which is provided to the bypass tube 114 and transfers the exhaust heat of the gas engine 103 to the refrigerant; a switching means comprising a first opening/closing means 119 and a second opening/closing means 120, which are disposed downstream from the exhaust heat recovery heat exchanger 112, and are capable of selectively supplying the refrigerant to the first compressor 101 or the second compressor 102; and an inflow prevention means comprising a first check valve 121 provided upstream from a connection part 136 between the suction tube 134 of the first compressor and the bypass tube 114, and a second check valve 122, provided upstream from a connection part 137 between the second compressor 102 and the bypass tube 114.
Patent GB-2584914-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous mobile aircraft inspection system
Inventor: AMER LIAQAT
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2019-06-28
Abstract: An autonomous inspection system comprising at least one autonomous robot to which is mounted a plurality of two-dimensional (2d) light detection and ranging scanners (lidar) each having non-coplanar 2d scanning planes. Point data acquired by the LiDAR scanners is inputted into a processor which compiles the data into a three-dimensional (3D) plot of the robot’s surroundings. The system can identify the dimensions and profile of objects within the 3D plot. The disclosed invention has opted to use 2D LiDAR over 3D LiDAR to reduce the cost of the system. Preferably, point data is combined with stored map data. Scanners may be arranged in both vertical and horizontal directions; the vertical scanners may rotate about a longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2591730-A (GB)
Title: New polymorphs
Inventor: RICHARD SIMON TODD
IPC: C07K5/065
Filed: 2019-12-09
Abstract: New polymorphs are disclosed of a plasma kallikrein inhibitor, a pharmaceutical composition containing them and their use in therapy. In particular, new polymorphs of N-[(R)-1-[(S)-1-(4-aminomethyl-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-phenyl-ethylcarbamoyl]-2- (4-ethoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-benzamide hydrochloride, a pharmaceutical composition containing N-[(R)-1-[(S)-1-(4-aminomethyl-benzylcarbamoyl)-2- phenyl-ethylcarbamoyl]-2-(4-ethoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-benzamide hydrochloride, and the use of N-[(R)-1-[(S)-1-(4-aminomethyl-benzylcarbamoyl)-2-phenyl-ethylcarbamoyl]-2-(4-ethoxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-benzamide hydrochloride in therapy.
Patent GB-2578843-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for substance detection using positive dopants
Inventor: VLADIMIR ROMANOV
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2018-06-05
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for detecting a substance of interest. The methods and systems include modifying a dopant precursor to release a dopant, and contacting the dopant with the substance of interest. The systems and methods further include performing an analysis of the substance of interest and detecting the substance of interest.
Patent GB-2578855-A (GB)
Title: Downhole apparatus and associated methods
Inventor: IAN KIRK
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2017-06-07
Abstract: A centraliser 112 including members 118 extending between two collars 120 for mounting the centraliser on a casing. The members are radially moveable between the casing and the bore wall. The members further include a curved intermediate portion 119 and curved end portions 121, the end portions being relatively more flexible than the intermediate portion. The intermediate portion may have a convex outer surface, and the end portions may have a concave outer surface. The end portions may include two divergent portions for connecting to the collars and an opening 138 between the portions. Limiting devices may be used to restrict radial compression of the centraliser. Casing engagement elements 142 may be used to engage a stop collar on the casing. The centraliser may be coated in a friction reducing coating, such as PTFE.
Patent GB-2592600-A (GB)
Title: Vaporiser with lid comprising protrusion
Inventor: JEREMY JOHN WRIGHT
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2020-03-03
Abstract: A vaporiser device 1 comprises a heating chamber 2 for receiving a sachet of herbal material 3 and a lid 4 movable between open and closed positions, the lid 4 comprising a protrusion 6 on an underside 7 thereof which extends into an internal area 5 of the heating chamber 2 when in the closed position. The heating chamber 2 and protrusion 6 may comprise corresponding physical shapes, such that in the closed position a containment area is formed inside the heating chamber 2, wherein a pouch portion 21 of the sachet 3 may be removably disposed in the containment area, and pinned against a surface of the heating chamber 2 by protrusion 6. Said corresponding shapes may be a U-shaped heating chamber 2 and a probe-shaped protrusion 6 with a rounded end 26. The sachet 3 may comprise a tube of vapour permeable material 17 enclosing a herbal vapour producing material 18 to be heated which is closed at both ends (i.e. by heat sealing, adhesive, crimping, stitching, staple or punching), and may further comprise a laterally extending handle portion 22 which extends outside of the vaporiser device 1.
Patent GB-2594978-A (GB)
Title: Thermal management of vehicle energy storage means
Inventor: MUSTAFA OZCELIK
IPC: H01M10/625
Filed: 2020-05-14
Abstract: A thermal control apparatus 204 is configured for thermal control of an energy storage means 202 (e.g. battery) of a vehicle. A parameter is obtained by a control system 210. The parameter is indicative of a state of health (SOH) of the energy storage means, e.g. a measured variable such as; capacity, power capability, internal resistance, self-discharge, or charge acceptance of the energy storage means. The control system controls operation of the thermal control apparatus in dependence on a difference between the parameter and a target, wherein the target is indicative of an expected SOH of the energy storage means. A rate of change of the target varies in association with cumulative energy throughput of the energy storage means. The cumulative energy throughput may be determined in dependence on mileage and/or time and/or charge cycles of the energy storage means. If the parameter is below the target, a cooling performance of the energy storage means may be increased. The thermal control apparatus may operate in: a relatively high-power cooling state, in which an energy-consuming thermal control component (e.g. refrigerant system 208) is operated; or a relatively low-power cooling state, in which a fan 206b may be operated and/or an active vane or vent 206a opened.
Patent GB-2595466-A (GB)
Title: Rail treatment system
Inventor: ROLAND NORMAN PHILLIPS
IPC: E01B31/02
Filed: 2020-05-26
Abstract: A method of treating a rail R1, R2, e.g. of a railway track, for reducing its propensity for undergoing thermally-induced buckling, comprising applying to at least a portion of a surface of the rail R1, R2 a thermally-insulating composition comprising particles of a thermally insulating material and a matrix material. The thermally insulating composition will may comprise porous expanded recycled glass particles, beads or granules, and the matrix material, may comprise a polymer resin or binder material. Additionally, disclosed is an apparatus for treating a rail with a thermally-insulating composition comprising particles of a thermally insulating material and a matrix material, and the composition. The composition may be applied to the rail in the form of a liquid precursor composition by means of spraying.
Patent GB-2587453-A (GB)
Title: Image processing apparatus, and control method, program, and storage medium thereof
Inventor: ATSUSHI NAGAO
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2020-05-27
Abstract: A determination is made as to whether stored image data is to be used for learning a situation in which an image capturing means (e.g. camera) automatically captures images (e.g. as a lifelog). The determining comprises establishing that the image data is to be used for learning if an instruction to delete the image data is given by a user, and the image data satisfies a predetermined condition (e.g. good image quality (S1102), similar to other images (S1101)). Using images actively deleted by a user, but not because of poor quality or similarity to other images, suggests that the images are therefore not of subjects or scenes of interest. Machine learning, (e.g. Neural Network, multi-layer perceptron), can be trained or taught (S1104) on such deleted images to avoid future capture of similar subjects or scenes. Other learning methods are disclosed, e.g. using manually captured or selected images as examples of scenes of interest, or user-assigned scores denoting interest in images.
Patent GB-2595702-A (GB)
Title: A method for confirming the credentials of a user
Inventor: Keano Chang
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2020-06-04
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for confirming the credentials of a user. This is accomplished by allowing the user to create a profile 101 containing verifiable data. The verifiable data is then recorded 102 to a central resource and an item of verifiable data 103 is then cross checked with a reference source. Data associated with the result of the cross check is recorded 104 to the central resource and time and IP data associated with the profile is then recorded 105 to the central resource. The reference source may be a third-party resource, possibly from an official database of approved members of an industry body. The reference sources may be provided by a customer or quality controller. The data recorded may be analysed to provide a user with a score, and users may then be ranked by their respective scores. The data in the central resource may be periodically or continually reviewed, and the user scores updated. This method may improve user reputation and trustworthiness, particularly for tradespeople in the construction/building industries.
Patent GB-2596061-A (GB)
Title: An x-ray inspection system, an x-ray imaging accessory, a sample support, a kit, and a method of using an x-ray inspection system
Inventor: DAVID SUTTON
IPC: G01N23/20025
Filed: 2020-06-09
Abstract: An x-ray inspection system comprises an x-ray source and detector, a sample support 20 comprising a pliable material and a sample support positioning assembly 18 configured to position the sample support between the source and detector. The sample support is configured to removably clamp a sample 46 for inspection in a fixed position with respect to the sample support (Figure 4) and configured so that, in use, at least one surface of the sample is in contact with the pliable material 44. The sample support positioning assembly 18 comprises a rotational drive 28 configured to rotate the sample support 20 about a rotational axis so the sample can be rotated such that a series of two-dimensional images can be captured by the detector that can be used to create a three-dimensional reconstruction of the sample. The sample support includes a mechanical interface (48, Figure 4) for connection with the rotational drive.
Patent GB-2589170-A (GB)
Title: Basket trolley
Inventor: GREGORY DAVID PARISH
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: Provided is a shopping trolley system suitable for transporting groceries. The system contains a trolley 2 comprising a basket mounted on a wheeled chassis; and baskets 1 configured to be mounted adjacent each other inside the trolley basket. The baskets 1, which can be made from metal or cardboard, can be nestable; and can have tapered outlines to allow them to fit in a trolley with a tapered profile. The baskets 1 can also have handles 3 on opposing side walls that protrude above walls of the trolley basket. Also provided is a carrying case (5, Figure 8) comprising two shells (5a, 5b, Figure 8), which can be made of cardboard and coupled together via a hinge (8, Figure 8), each shell having an aperture (6a, 6b, Figure 8) through which extends a string (7, Figure 9) member for securing the shells (5a, 5b, Figure 8) together. The apertures (6a, 6b, Figure 8) can be fitted with protective eyelets (10, 11, Figure 11).
Patent GB-2598309-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining a safety risk level of a driver of a vehicle and vehicle electronic control device for determining a safety risk level
Inventor: Suchitra Damodharan
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2020-08-24
Abstract: Determining a safety risk level of a driver of a vehicle comprises: sensing 110, by a vital sensor, at least one physiological signal of the vehicle driver and providing a first output signal indicative of the health condition of the driver to a vehicle electronic control device; determining 112, by the vehicle electronic control device, a health abnormality of the driver based on the first output signal; assigning 114, by the vehicle electronic control device, an abnormality score to the determined health abnormality based on an assessing of an effect the health abnormality has on the driver's nervous system; providing 116 to the vehicle electronic control device at least one second output signal from a vehicle sensor system indicative of at least one of a driver state, a driving behaviour, an environment state, or a behavioural health of the driver; determining 118, by the vehicle electronic control device, a risk score based on the at least one second output signal; and determining 120, by the vehicle electronic control device, the safety risk level based on the abnormality score and the risk score.
Patent GB-2599157-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS DANIEL MARSHALL-ANDREWS
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2020-09-28
Abstract: A battery charging apparatus is described comprising a charging means 26, and a casing 14 configured to substantially surround and enclose the charging means 26, the casing 14 comprising an inlet hopper 35 configured to receive and store batteries 12 for charging and from which batteries are supplied, in use, to the charging means 26, and an outlet hopper 36 configured to receive and store charged batteries 12 received, in use, from the charging means. The casing may further define a reject hopper to deliver batteries which are unsuitable for charging. Also disclosed is a battery charging apparatus comprising a charging means and electrical contacts for making electrical contact with parts of the battery received in the charging means, the contacts being L-shaped and pivotably or otherwise moveably mounted to the charging means, and charging means where the contacts are moveable between a rest position and in-use position by a drive means
Patent GB-2601310-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatuses relating to object identification
Inventor: MAAYAN GOLDSTEIN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2020-11-24
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus comprising means configured to receiving a sequence of images and performing object tracking on the sequence of images. A respective identity, from among a plurality of predefined identities, is determined that corresponds to one or more first objects that are tracked in a first sub-sequence of images of the sequence of images. It is then determined, based on the object tracking, that a second object that is present in a second sub-sequence of one or more images of the sequence of images is to be identified, wherein the first sub-sequence precedes the second sub-sequence in the sequence of images. In response to determining that the second object is to be identified, determining an identity, from among the plurality of predefined identities, corresponding to the second object based on (i) contextual information derived from the first sub-sequence of images, and (ii) the plurality of predefined identities, wherein the contextual information comprises one or more of the identities determined to correspond to the one or more first objects.Determining the identity corresponding to the second object based on the contextual information derived from the first sub-sequence of images may comprise making a first comparison between one or more images or the second object from the second sub-sequence and images of the one or more first objects from the first sub-sequence. Determining the identity corresponding the second object may further comprise making a second comparison between the one or more images of the second object and definitions in a database comprising mappings between the plurality of predetermined identities and at least one corresponding definition which comprises at least one of an image including an object corresponding to the respective identity and features generated from an image corresponding to the respective identity.
Patent GB-2604657-A (GB)
Title: Asteroid or comet reducer
Inventor: STEPHEN DESMOND LEWIS
IPC: F42B12/00
Filed: 2021-03-22
Abstract: Apparatus for impacting and breaking up bodies such as meteorites, asteroids or comets, in or beyond the Earth’s atmosphere by means of multiple projectiles. The projectiles comprise a first part or stage having shock absorbing, velocity reducing, or cooling means 1, in physical communication with a second part or stage being a penetrating shell 3. The shock absorbing, velocity reducing part ensures that a penetrating, but non-vaporising impact is achieved. Multiple impacts are timed such that they match the resonant frequency of the body and the rsulting shockwave causes the body to break up and fall apart. Preferably the cooling means is water or hydrogen. The second part or stage may be in the shape of a wedge. The projectiles may be spun upon launch for stability and a further one or more solid propellant rocket motors may be used to further reduce impact velocity. Also claimed is a space vehicle capable of monitoring and establishing the resonant frequency of the body being impacted and of adjusting the timing of the projectiles.