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Patent GB-2521371-A (GB)
Title: Optical connector
Inventor: NASVIK H VARD
IPC: G02B6/50
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A pipe section 21 for coupling to further pipe section(s) in order to form an elongate tubular, comprising an optical fibre 23 along the longitudinal direction of the pipe section 21, a waveguide 24 near one end of the pipe section 21 and in optical communication with the optical fiber 23, the wave guide 24 configured to direct light in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe section 21. The waveguide 24 may be at least partially curved, to match the curvature of the wall of the pipe section 21. The waveguide 24 is preferably optically coupled to a further waveguide 24 in a further pipe section 22 by evanescent wave coupling. The pipe segment 21 may also include a mechanical guiding means for aligning the waveguide 24 with a further waveguide 24. Also claimed are methods for manufacture, use, and installation.
Patent GB-2521619-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and associated methods for flexible carrier substrates
Inventor: ALLEN MARK LEE
IPC: H05K3/32
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a flexible carrier substrate 102 comprising a substrate contact pad 104, 106 configured to allow electrical connection of a carried electronic component to one or more other carried electronic components 112; an electronic component 112 carried on the flexible carrier substrate, the electronic component comprising a component contact pad 114, 116 configured to allow electrical connection to the electronic component; and a curved interconnection 126 electrically interconnecting the respective substrate and component contact pads, wherein the curved interconnection is configured such that its curvature allows the interconnection to maintain its connection to the respective contact pads with operational flexing of the flexible carrier substrate. The curved interconnection removes the stress caused by flexing of the substrate.
Patent GB-2514475-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer jacket for marine acoustic array applications
Inventor: BURTON RICHARD D
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: In various embodiments, a multilayer jacket 102 for a seismic streamer is disclosed. The multilayer jacket comprises an outer layer 104 comprising a water-resistant and wear-resistant material. The multilayer jacket further comprises an inner layer 106 comprising a hydrocarbon impermeable material. A low density hydrocarbon void-filling material 116 may be located within the inner layer to provide neutral buoyancy to the streamer. The inner and outer layers may comprise a polyester polyurethane material. In another aspect, the jacket is made by extruding the inner and outer layers and filling the inner layer with a low-density hydrocarbon material. The jacket may comprise at least one additional layer.
Patent GB-2516359-A (GB)
Title: Superhard constructions & methods of making same
Inventor: KASONDE MAWEJA
IPC: E21B10/573
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: Superhard polycrystalline (PCD) construction 1 and method of making comprising a body of PCD material 12 having a cutting face 14 and a substrate 10 bonded to the body of PCD material along an interface 18, the construction having a central longitudinal axis and peripheral side edge 16. The substrate comprises a body and first end surface forming the interface, the first end surface of the substrate comprising a projection extending from the body of the substrate into the PCD material towards the cutting face. The projection has an outer peripheral surface around which the PCD material extends, PCD material having a thickness from cutting face along the peripheral side edge to interface with the substrate of at least around 4mm and at least a portion of the projection has a thickness measured in a plane extending along the longitudinal axis of the construction of at least around 4mm.
Patent GB-2528695-A (GB)
Title: Turnstile indicator
Inventor: HUFF DEREK
IPC: G05D25/02
Filed: 2014-07-29
Abstract: A turnstile having an LED indicator (5 a-c) and means for controlling the intensity of the LED so that the intensity progressively increases on start up to a working intensity. The LED being controlled to fade out from working intensity when switching off. The intensity being adjusted using a ramp function to simulate an incandescent bulbs functioning, the adjustment may be through a pulse wave modulation arrangement. The LED indicators may be arranged to display messages, display various colours and/or flash. The indicators may be an individual LED or group of LEDs. Preferably the time between being switched on and reaching maximum intensity is 200 ms to 500 ms. The LED is operated to simulate a standard light bulb reducing the fatigue of those within sight of the indicator.
Patent GB-2531697-A (GB)
Title: Electrical measurement apparatus and method of measurement
Inventor: JULIA SZAJDZICKA
IPC: G01R22/06
Filed: 2014-10-01
Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrical measurement comprising a meter, and at least one current transformer or transducer (CT). The meter is arranged in use to apply a selected linearizing curve 170 for the CT in accordance with a selected primary current rating 160 for the CT. The apparatus may provide multiple linearizing curves for the CT. The CT may be recognised by the meter by means of a sensing component which may be a sense resistor. The meter may be arranged to provide a user with a range of optional ratings for a recognised CT. The meter may also determine a current 150 in the CT and select a linearizing curve 160, or curves according to the detected current.
Patent GB-2531028-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method and apparatus
Inventor: PAUL LEWIS
IPC: B29C70/54
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: A manufacturing method comprises the steps of providing a fibre and resin material 16 in a mould channel 12 of a former 10 particularly by fibre winding, positioning an elastic material band 14 in the mould channel to substantially close the mould channel and apply a compressive load to the material located therein and allowing the resin to cure, wherein the band has a smooth contact face 26 contacting the material, in use, and has a resilient, flexible lip 28 capable of temporarily flexing away from a wall defining the mould channel 12 to allow excess resin to escape, returning to substantially its original position after the passage of the resin past the lip. An apparatus for use in the method is also described. The lip may be defined by a recess formed in a sidewall of the band. The band is preferably of a silicone material and a clamp means may be provided to apply a clamping load to the band.
Patent GB-2531307-A (GB)
Title: Staging units
Inventor: HUCKLE STEPHEN
IPC: E04H3/28
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: The sub-assembly 1 comprises a sector-shaped support frame 2 constructed from a several radially (12, Figure 1) and circumferentially 14 (16, Figure 1) extending interconnecting supports. Stage boards 140, 144 are located upon the upper surfaceof the support frame to define a sector-shaped staging unit surface. Each stage board includes at least one locating means 142, 146 for cooperating with corresponding locating means (58, 78, 88, Figure 1) provided at the upper surface of the support frame 2. Adjacent circumferentially extending supports may be interconnected together via brackets. A sub assembly may form a central angle of substantially 90 degrees.
Patent GB-2531580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in building management systems
Inventor: Karthick Dasu Rajan
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2014-10-23
Abstract: A Building Management System (BMS) controller 100, receives an input 106 which is detected by an input circuit 102 to determine the input type. The BMS controller 100 operates according to an appropriate input mode suitable for the detected type of input 106. The input types may number three or more including those of analogue voltage, analogue current, resistance and a digital signal. The BMS controller may operate according to configurations chosen to be suitable to the detected input 106 type. The configuration may be the same as the input circuit 102 configuration used during the input 106 type detection. The BMS controller may have a memory 112 for saving or retrieving the detected input 106 type. The input circuit 102 may operate periodically to detect the type of input 106, and detect whether a different input 106 type has been connected. Determination of input 106 type may be performed by comparing an input 106 voltage against a threshold or by measuring input 106 impedance, changing the input impedance and re-measuring it. Input 106 type may also be determined by making two time separated measurements under the same conditions.
Patent GB-2516573-A (GB)
Title: Control box for intelligent furniture
Inventor: TANG WENJI
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2012-10-22
Abstract: A control box for intelligent furniture is used for solving defects of single function and impossible connection or control with various digital handheld devices of the conventional furniture. The control box comprises a box body (30), a box cover (G) and a control circuit board (150), and is characterized in that, the box cover (G) comprises an upper cover (20) and an aluminium surface shell (10) covering the upper cover (20); a plurality of key holes (23) is arranged on the left part of the upper cover (20), a plurality of indicator holes (22) is arranged at the middle part of the upper cover (20), and a USB interface hole (26), an AUX socket hole (25), a storage card socket hole (21) and an iPhone interface hole (27) are arranged at the right part of the upper cover (20). A control circuit in the control circuit board (150) comprises a charge play module (159), a USB interface module (153), a storage card interface module (1511), an AUX interface module (1512), an iPhone interface module (152), a key control module (154), a central processing module (158) and a power supply module (151); and a plurality of keys (J), a plurality of indicators (D), a USB interface (80), an AUX socket (70), a storage card socket (160) and an iPhone interface (100) are installed in the respective installation holes, and are connected to the control circuit via signals. The control box is used for being installed in various types of intelligent furniture for connecting and controlling digital handheld devices.
Patent GB-2540723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in watermarking
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN AMES
IPC: D21F1/44
Filed: 2014-11-10
Abstract: A watermark formation element for forming watermarks in paper has an integrated body comprising a watermark forming surface 21, which has one or more watermark forming regions, and a drainage surface 25. The watermark formation element has a plurality of first drainage channels 22 extending from front surface apertures 23 in the watermark forming surface 21 to the drainage surface 25, and at least one second drainage channel 31, 32 which extends laterally within the watermark formation element below the watermark forming surface. The lateral drainage channels may extend from one side of the element to another side or from one point on the perimeter of the element to another point on the perimeter. The lateral drainage channels may be straight, angled or curved. The element may be formed in layers by 3D printing. The top layer 30 may have a mesh-like structure and the second 31 and third 32 layers may have apertures in the form of channels 34, 35 with the channels 35 having a greater width than the channels 34.
Patent GB-2533096-A (GB)
Title: Geographical Detection of mobile terminals
Inventor: GERALD MCQUAID
IPC: H04W48/04
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A system and method for indicating usage of a mobile terminal inside and outside a predefined location range employs one or more telecommunication network cells 20, each having a geographically distinct radio coverage area. The cells may transmit cyclically changing location area codes which prompt the mobile terminal to connect and present its IMSI. Alternatively the mobile terminal may be passively monitored. The network cells may be a group of dedicated femto cells, separate from the regular cellular network cells 30, which do not provide network access. The cells may be deployed in a secure location such as a prison. Terminals which are not used outside the prison are considered illegitimate terminals and are denied access to network services.
Patent GB-2519049-A (GB)
Title: Portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine with optical communications bus
Inventor: BRIGGS CLARK H
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) having opposed first and second ends and a plurality of connected arm segments each having at least one position transducer for producing a position signal; an electronic circuit configured to receive the position signals; a first bus for communication with the electronic circuit, wherein at least a portion of the first bus is an optical communication bus configured to transmit light; and a rotary coupler having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion configured to rotate relative to the first potion, the first portion affixed to the first arm segment, the rotary coupler configured to transfer signals on the optical communication bus between the first portion and the second portion.
Patent GB-2540165-A (GB)
Title: Humidifying apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS GREER DUVALL
IPC: F24F6/12
Filed: 2015-07-07
Abstract: Humidifying apparatus comprises a base (70, fig 7) having a chamber, a water tank 120 removably mounted on the base for supplying water to the chamber, a motor 92 driven impeller 90 generating an air flow, an inlet duct conveying the air flow to the chamber, a piezoelectric transducer humidifying means 156 humidifying the air flow with water from the chamber, an outlet duct conveying the humidified air flow from the chamber, and a lower surface 128 of the water tank that supports the water tank on the base comprises a recessed portion 128b receiving water overflow from the chamber. The water in the chamber may be irradiated by an ultraviolet radiation generator (lamp). The recessed portion may be arcuate and extends along at least 50 percent of the lower surface. The recessed portion and base may define an overflow chamber having a volume of at least 160ml. An internal surface of the water tank may comprise an arcuate raised portion 128c corresponding to the recessed portion and a feeder trough 128d lower than the raised portion when the tank is mounted on the base. An outlet of the water tank may be located in the trough.
Patent GB-2540406-A (GB)
Title: Vibration-based energy harvester with strain optimised topology
Inventor: ASHWIN SESHIA
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: An energy harvesting apparatus includes a first member 20 comprising a piezoelectric material fixed to a frame 22 at first and second positions, a cantilever beam 26 fixed at one end to the first member between the first and second positions and fixed at the other end to a proof mass 24, and an electrode provided on the first member between the first and second positions. The first member may be a membrane vibrator. The cantilever beam may comprise a piezoelectric material, may be coplanar with the first member and may be fixed to the first member equidistantly between the first and second positions. A plurality of cantilever beams, each comprising a proof mass, may be fixed to the first member. An alternative arrangement (figure 13) is disclosed wherein an electrode is fixed to the first member 130 and a plurality of proof masses 136 are connected to the first member in a spaced relationship between the first and second positions 132. The electrode may be positioned on the first member between the plurality of proof masses, which may be symmetrically spaced. The central area of the first member may not be attached to a proof mass.
Patent GB-2525801-A (GB)
Title: Foam dispenser
Inventor: NICMANIS MARK
IPC: B65D83/66
Filed: 2014-02-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to dispenser for producing a foam without requiring the use of liquefied gas, from an outlet. The dispenser (20) comprises a receptacle (37) for holding a surfactant solution (21), means for supplying a gas (23), means for conveying said surfactant solution in said receptacle and said gas along a flow path towards said outlet, wherein said conveying means comprises a conduit having a foaming section (25) for generating said foam from said surfactant solution (21) and said gas (23); and wherein said foaming section (25) has internal dimensions adapted to provide a foam having a quality characterised by predefined limits.
Patent GB-2527236-A (GB)
Title: Methods for measuring properties of multiphase oil-water-gas mixtures
Inventor: SINHA DIPEN N
IPC: G01N29/024
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: Methods for real-time, continuous measurements of the composition and other properties of individual phases of petroleum, water and gas mixtures during the oil production process, without requiring test separators, test lines, with associated valving and instrumentation, are described. Embodiments of the present invention direct ultrasonic sound transmission (12, 24) through a flowing multiphase fluid (20) in three frequency ranges: low frequencies, gas bubble resonance frequencies, and high frequencies, wherein certain sound propagation measurements, including sound speed, sound attenuation and sound scattering, are made in one or more of the three separate frequency regions, from which the multiphase composition and other properties are extracted without having to separate the multiphase fluid or the gas from the flowing stream.
Patent GB-2529766-A (GB)
Title: Live AD processing engine service
Inventor: MCGOWAN ALBERT JOHN
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: Techniques described herein provide for a live advertising processing engine service to act as an intermediary between client applications and advertising networks. The live advertising processing engine service can provide an interface with which the client can interact, via an application programming interface (API) or directly through the use of a standardized language, thereby allowing client applications to receive advertisement data without the need to be customized to communicate with specific advertising networks. The live advertising processing engine service can further track where, in playback the live content, a client currently is, to indicate to the client-or other application-when advertisement breaks are and/or provide supplemental advertisement information to enable the client to provide a rich user experience.
Patent GB-2536992-A (GB)
Title: Accumulator manifold
Inventor: JOHNNIE E KOTRLA
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A manifold assembly and mineral extraction system including a multi-pressure flange 50 is disclosed that includes a first set of fasteners 68 in a first pattern 82 for attachment in a first pressure rating and a second set of fasteners 68 in a second pattern 86 in which the patterns may be rectangular and the first pattern may be perpendicular to the second pattern. The second set of fasteners is selectively combinable with the first set of fasteners for attachment in a higher second pressure rating. The fasteners may be bolts. The flange includes a recess to receive sealing component 74 and a receptacle configured to receive a pipe fitting 72. The sealing component may float between the flange 50 and an accumulator. Systems and methods including the multi-pressure flange are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2535066-A (GB)
Title: Methods for analyzing genotypes
Inventor: GEMMA L CHANDRATILLAKE
IPC: G16B50/10
Filed: 2014-10-03
Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for analyzing genotype data. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving data relating to one or more phenotypes of a subject or family members thereof, and ranking genes based on their association score with one or more phenotypes. Next, an output of the data is generated, the output comprising a comparison of the data based on the association score. The comparison can be in at least one of numeric and graphic form.
Patent GB-2540263-A (GB)
Title: Gusset plate connection in bearing of beam to column
Inventor: DAVID L HOUGHTON
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2016-06-03
Abstract: The joint connection structure 1311 comprises a column assembly 1313 and beam assembly 1317. The column assembly includes a column 1315 having a longitudinal axis and a pair of gusset plates 1321 connected to opposite sides of the column and extending laterally outward from the column. The column has bearing elements 1314 connected to each gusset plate. The beam assembly includes a beam 1319 and flanges 1332 and 1334. The beam also includes a bearing element 1324 attached to it. The bearing elements of the beam and the column are positioned with respect to each other for engagement. The beam is located between the gusset plates. The respective bearing elements on the beam and column assemblies may be designed to interlock with each other.
Patent GB-2537292-A (GB)
Title: Cement acoustic properties from ultrasonic signal amplitude dispersions in cased wells
Inventor: SMAINE ZEROUG
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for characterizing the physical state of a barrier installed in a borehole traversing a formation including locating an ultrasonic tool with a plurality of spaced receivers and a transmitter at a location in the borehole, activating the ultrasonic tool to form ultrasonic waveforms, wherein the spaced receivers record the ultrasonic waveforms, aligning the transmitter and the spaced receivers, wherein the ultrasonic waveforms comprise propagated Lamb modes, processing the ultrasonic waveforms to obtain a first amplitude dispersion plot of attenuation as a function of frequency and first phase dispersion plot of phase velocity as a function of frequency, processing attenuation dispersions to identify discontinuities, and relating the discontinuities to barrier wavespeeds.
Patent GB-2541996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in refrigerators
Inventor: PAUL MCANDREW
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: An open fronted refrigerator 1 has an air curtain system and comprises at least one upper air egress 4 and at least one lower air recovery ingress 5. The air curtain produces a substantially vertical air curtain over at least part of the open front of the refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises at least one shelf (3, fig 1) between the egress and the ingress, and has a front edge 8 with at least one aerofoil shaped elongate air-guiding strip 6. The strip is located substantially in the plane of the shelf and spaced from the front edge of the shelf. The strip is located substantially vertically beneath the outer edge of the upper air egress and has a leading edge (11, fig 5), a lower face (pressure surface 10) facing the front edge of the shelf, an upper surface (suction surface 12) facing outwardly of the refrigerator and a trailing edge (13). The suction surface guides air moving out of the air curtain back into the air curtain and prevents external warm infiltration. Each strip may be attached to a shelf via brackets and include a transparent ticket strip adhered to the strip for displaying goods prices etc...
Patent GB-2553803-A (GB)
Title: Access tower
Inventor: Mark John Moreby
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: The access tower 1 is constructed from aluminium tubing 17 having a wall thickness of 3mm and has a fall arrest anchor 11 for attaching a releasable fastener of a fall arrest device. The anchor may be a bracket in the form of a plate with an aperture 25 therethrough and be attached at an intersection between a horizontal tube and a vertical tube of the tower. The anchor may have feet in the form of flanges 26, 27 . The anchor may be made of stainless steel. The access tower is for example a scaffold with a safety anchor to prevent falling from height. The tower may have cast connecting elements welded to the tubes to allow frameworks to be connected end to end.