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Patent GB-2516798-A (GB)
Title: Conjugated Polymers
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: The invention relates to novel conjugated polymers containing one or more repealling units derived from indacenodibenzothiophene or dithia-dicyclopenta-dibenzothiophene, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to polymer blends, mixtures and formulations containing them, to the use of the polymers, polymer blends, mixtures and formulations as organic semiconductors in organic electronic (OE) devices, especially in organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, and to OE and OPV devices comprising these polymers, polymer blends, mixtures or formulations.
Patent GB-2535972-A (GB)
Title: Virtual reality apparatus
Inventor: ELLIOTT MYERS
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2015-01-05
Abstract: An apparatus for virtual reality simulation includes a first base part 13 and a second base part 15 arranged to rotate relative to each other about a common axis 17. The apparatus also includes means for determining an angle between the first base part and the second base part. The second base part may be provided with a chair (see figure 2) on which a user of the apparatus may sit during use of the apparatus. The means for determining an angle between the first base part and the second base part enables the apparatus to determine the direction in which the user is facing, relative to the first base part, after relative movement of the first base part and the second base part.
Patent GB-2518567-A (GB)
Title: Metal silicides in hydrocarbon production and transportation
Inventor: KRUMRINE PAUL H III
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A method of hydraulic fracturing is provided which uses metal silicides to generate significant pressure inside a wellbore. The method comprises injecting a fracturing fluid and an aqueous or reacting fluid into the wellbore to react with the fracturing fluid. The fracturing fluid comprises metal silicide, which may be uncoated or coated, and hydrocarbon fluid. The reacting fluid comprises water or a solvent. A method of removing buildup in pipelines such as subsea pipelines which uses metal silicides to generate heat and pressure inside the pipeline is also provided. The method comprises injecting an organic slug and an aqueous slug. The organic slug comprises metal silicide and hydrocarbon fluid. The aqueous slug comprises water. Alternatively, there is also provided a method for purifying flowback water produced from a hydraulic fracturing process comprising adding metal silicide to the flowback water produced from a hydraulic fracturing process.
Patent GB-2524221-A (GB)
Title: System and method for assigning employees to cash registers
Inventor: ASHLEY ALLEN
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A method and system for automatically assigning employees to work plurality of cash registers when the employees report for work is described. The system and method automatically compares the employee's qualifications to the current operational status of a plurality of cash registers and any parameters that may govern the operation of the cash registers such as age requirements for the sale of alcohol. The system automatically assigns an employee to a cash register and transmits real time operational status of those cash registers to a supervisor via a wireless device.
Patent GB-2545885-A (GB)
Title: Dental health education
Inventor: HARRIS SIDELSKY
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2015-11-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for use in dental health education. The apparatus comprises a dental model 14 having a sensing means 6 that is adapted to sense the presence of a cleaning tool 8 in an interdental area, i.e. a region between two adjacent teeth 4. The sensing means may comprise a number of sensors embedded in and around the tooth. The sensors and tool are preferably electrically conductive, each sensor being operable to detect contact with the interdental tool. The number and position of the sensors enables the apparatus to determine the extent of contact between the tool and tooth. A positive reading from the sensor will cause an output means of the apparatus to emit a signal, such as an audible or visible signal. The cleaning tool may be selected from one of dental floss, an interdental brush or a tooth brush. A processor adapted to evaluate the cleaning of a dental model is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2532679-A (GB)
Title: Heat formable patient positioning cushion, method of producing a heat formable patient positioning cushion, and heat formable patient positioning system
Inventor: DANIEL COPPENS
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2014-08-08
Abstract: A heat formable patient positioning cushion is provided including an impermeable or permeable outer shell; a filler material contained within an interior region defined by the outer shell; and a thermoplastic material applied to the outer shell, to the filler material, or to the outer shell and the filler material. The cushion has a first condition configured to be conformed to the anatomy of a patient in which the filler material moves relatively freely within the interior region defined by the outer shell, and a second condition conformed to the anatomy of the patient in which the filler material is relatively fixed against movement within the interior region defined by the outer shell. Heating and cooling changes the cushion from the first condition to the second condition and reheating permits increased movement of the filler material as compared to the second condition to further conform the cushion to the anatomy of the patient.
Patent GB-2552679-A (GB)
Title: Decontamination unit
Inventor: NORMAN ALBERT SIDNEY ROZÉE
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2016-08-02
Abstract: A decontamination unit 100 for the removal of particulate contaminants from the skin of a user comprises a shower chamber having a floor, a ceiling 180 and at least one side wall. The at least one side wall comprises entry and exit apertures. The decontamination unit further comprises at least one shower 170 mounted on an interior surface of the shower chamber, and at least one inlet fan 400 and at least one exhaust fan. The inlet and exhaust fans provide a flow of air through the interior of the shower chamber via inlet and exhaust apertures. The shower may operate simultaneously with the inlet and exhaust fans. The inlet aperture may be located in the ceiling, whilst the exhaust aperture may be located in the floor. A filter unit may remove particulates such as asbestos from the shower chamber. The decontamination unit may include containment and clean chambers connected to the shower chamber.
Patent GB-2547740-A (GB)
Title: Antibacterial compounds
Inventor: ANTHONY HUXLEY
IPC: C07D513/04
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or N-oxide thereof is provided wherein X1 is selected from N and CR4; X2 is selected from N and CR5; =A is selected from =O, =S, (-F)2, =NR6 and =NOR6; Y1 and Y2 are each independently selected from C and N; Z1, Z2 and Z3 are each independently selected from O, S, S(O)2, S(O), N, NR7, CR8 and C=W, wherein W is selected from O, S or NR6, with the proviso that if none of Z1, Z2 and Z3 is C=W, then the ring formed by Z1, Z2, Z3, Y1 and Y2 contains two endocyclic double bonds and, if one of Z1, Z2 and Z3 is C=W, then the ring formed by Z1, Z2, Z3, Y1 and Y2 contains a single endocyclic double bond; with the further provisos that at least one of Z1, Z2, Z3, Y1 and Y2 is O, S, N or NR7 and that no more than one or Z1, Z2 and Z3 is C=W; R1 and R2 are each independently substituents as herein defined; R3 is as herein defined; R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each independently substituents as herein defined. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as antibacterial and antimycobacterial agents capable of treating bacterial infections which are currently hard to treat with existing drugs e.g. those caused by resistant bacterial or mycobacterial strains.
Patent GB-2554716-A (GB)
Title: Stillage
Inventor: JOHN CHAMBERS
IPC: B65D19/02
Filed: 2016-10-05
Abstract: A stillage 1 adapted for use as a workbench comprises a storage compartment for holding building materials and tools and a cover (24, fig. 3) arranged over at least a portion of the storage compartment that is configured to be used as a work surface. The stillage preferably also comprises: a frame having horizontal lower frame members 2 defining a substantially rectangular base 3 and upright corner members 4 extending upwards from the corners of the base; a floor 8 extending between the horizontal lower frame members; and side panels 10, 12, 14 and 16 extending between adjacent ones of the upright corner members and upwards from the base, such that the storage compartment is defined between the base and the side panels, wherein the cover is a horizontal cover that is supported on the frame and forms a work surface.
Patent GB-2543951-A (GB)
Title: Distributed industrial performance monitoring and analytics
Inventor: Mark John Nixon
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: Distributed industrial process monitoring and analytics systems and methods are provided for operation within a process plant. A plurality of distributed data engines (DDEs) may be embedded within the process plant to collect and store data generated by data sources, such as process controllers. Thus, the data may be stored in a distributed manner in the DDEs embedded throughout the process plant. The DDEs may be connected by a data analytics network to facilitate data transmission by subscription or query. The DDEs may be configured as a plurality of clusters, which may further include local and centralized clusters. The local clusters may obtain streaming data from data sources and stream selected data to a data consumer. The centralized cluster may register the local clusters, receive data therefrom, and perform data analytic functions on the received data. The analysed data may be further sent to a data consumer.
Patent GB-2541823-A (GB)
Title: Security elements and methods of their manufacture
Inventor: BRIAN WILLIAM HOLMES
IPC: B42D25/40
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A security element comprises a diffractive or reflective relief structure 198a at least in first partial areas P1 of a region in accordance with a first pattern; a reflection enhancing material 197 present at least in the first partial areas and disposed on and following the contours of the diffractive or reflective relief structure; and a light absorbing material 192 provided in second partial areas P2 of the region in accordance with a second pattern. A non-opaque layer of iridescent amplitude interference material 193 is applied at least over the second partial areas of light absorbing material. The first and second patterns are in register with one another and each switches repeatedly from one side to the other of a straight line defining an axis of the security element along the same portion of the line in an alternating manner with the other pattern. In the areas of the reflection enhancing layer defined by the first pattern, the visual effect of the diffractive or reflective relief structure is visible, and in the areas of the light absorbing material defined by the second pattern, the visual effect of the non-opaque iridescent amplitude interference material is visible.
Patent GB-2546011-A (GB)
Title: Degradable wellbore isolation devices with large flow areas
Inventor: Zachary Walton
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: An example downhole tool for use in a wellbore lined with casing includes a wellbore isolation device that provides a plurality of components including a mandrel that defines a central flow passage that allows fluid flow in at least one direction through the wellbore isolation device, the wellbore isolation device providing an inner diameter and an outer diameter. A minimum production flow area is provided across the wellbore isolation device and is determined by at least one of: a flow area across the wellbore isolation device that is at least 1/16 a total flow area of the casing at a location of the wellbore isolation device within the wellbore, and a flow area resulting from the inner diameter being at least 25% of the outer diameter. At least the mandrel is made of a slowly degradable material that degrades when exposed to a wellbore environment.
Patent GB-2559170-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling movement of a vehicle
Inventor: JONATHAN CRAIG WOODLEY
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2017-01-30
Abstract: The movement of a vehicle 100 is controlled by a vehicle control unit (VCU) 10. The VCU receives transmitted signals from remote control device 200 via receiving means 202. The remote control device 200 is used to request a motion of the vehicle. The VCU 10 then provides an output signal for controlling the motion of the vehicle based on the requested motion from the remote control device 200. The vehicle 100 has one or more proximity sensors comprising ultrasound, radar or optical sensors used to detect attachment of a trailer 300. The trailer can also be detected by an electrical connection with the vehicle. When a trailer 300 is detected, the output signal from the VCU 10 is limited. The output signal can correspond to a maximum speed of the vehicle. The maximum speed can be zero which results in no movement of the vehicle when the trailer 300 is connected.
Patent GB-2559374-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for separating sheet materials
Inventor: KYLE MCGREEVEY
IPC: B65H3/24
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: Apparatus comprises a separator 210 for separation of one or more sheets of a stack of sheet material, such as steel in vehicle manufacturing. A locator moveably supports the separator relative to the stack and a sensor 230 determines a height of the stack. The separator is moved in dependence on the height of the stack determined by the sensor and engages a sheet edge/s to separate one or more uppermost sheets from the stack. The separator may comprise a an arm 215 carrying a toothed blade 215a movable towards the stack to engage, grasp and move an edge of a sheet vertically. The separator may alternatively or additionally include a fluid emitter to cause sheet separation which may be by one or more air thrusts. The locator may comprise a carriage 250 for separator 210, and a motor and associated endless loop, such as a chain or toothed belt, for moving carriage 250 along rail/s 270. The carriage may be moved to an upper location and then lowered to the desired separating position. The sensor may be mounted on the carriage and may emit radiation and receive reflected radiation form the stack.
Patent GB-2561001-A (GB)
Title: Overboarding quadrant
Inventor: Colin John Sims
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 2017-03-31
Abstract: An overboarding quadrant 116 comprises a support for lifting and lowering a flexible elongate submersible element (110, Fig 5), such as a cable, the support defining an arcuate guide path 125 for guiding the flexible elongate submersible element. The arcuate guide path includes an axially-extending guide element 136 having a plurality of spaced-apart rotatable support elements 124, the rotatable support elements being movable inwardly to in use more uniformly distribute a pressure applied to the flexible elongate submersible element. The rotatable supports are movable outwardly to in use reduce frictional engagement of the flexible elongate submersible element during movement along the arcuate guide path. The rotatable supports may be spring mounted, or may be compressible themselves and mounted on a fixed axis (Fig 14). A radial guide 150 may also be provided. The quadrant can be used for overboarding a cable from a vessel preventing or limiting damage to the cable.
Patent GB-2561239-A (GB)
Title: Improved breath sampling device and method
Inventor: MAX ALLSWORTH
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 2017-04-07
Abstract: Mask 10 is positioned over a subjects mouth and nostrils in use so as to collect breath exhaled and comprises a motion detector such as MEMS accelerometer 32. The movement detector may be furthest from the subjects head and detects angular displacement in up to three orthogonal axes. A range of acceptable orientations e.g. up to 20 degrees may be stored and an alarm raised if the head is outside of this range during breath collection, perhaps for a defined period of time e.g. 6s. Sudden movements that do not fall outside this range may also be detected and used to trigger the disregarding of contemporaneous data. The device avoids airway constriction due to excessive head tilt during breath sampling and may also avoid compromise of mask fit at sealing portion 80 (e.g. silicone rubber), to ensure exclusion of ambient air. The mask may be useful during analysis of biomarkers.
Patent GB-2546673-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear magnetic resonance tool with projections for improved measurements
Inventor: REBECCA JACHMANN
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: An example method for generating measurements using a downhole tool may comprise generating a magnetic field using a magnetic field source coupled to a tool body. An electromagnetic signal may be transmitted from an antenna coupled to the tool body and around which at least one radial projection is positioned and tilted with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tool body. The method may also include receiving a response to the transmitted electromagnetic signal.
Patent GB-2563423-A (GB)
Title: Alarm call point
Inventor: BRADLEY MARKHAM
IPC: G08B25/12
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: An alarm call or trigger point comprising a housing 12, a call or trigger actuator 18, and a camera 24 operable upon actuation of the call or trigger actuator 18 to capture an image. The point may include a flap which, when moved, triggers the camera to take an image. The camera may be orientated to take an image including the individual activating the point. The camera may take a single image, several images at short intervals, or video footage and possibly store images on a removable memory device. The alarm trigger point may communicate with other parts of an alarm system either wirelessly or by wired connections. The alarm point may also comprise an internal power supply 14 and a transceiver 16 which communicates with a control unit or other part of the alarm system to transmit an actuation signal upon activation of the trigger point. The trigger may be for a fire alarm or other emergency which requires evacuation of a building. This invention is aimed at reducing false alarm rates by capturing images of individuals who activate an alarm system, thereby deterring any malicious or false activation.
Patent GB-2563651-A (GB)
Title: Nerve stimulation and monitoring device
Inventor: DAVID HOLDER
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2017-06-22
Abstract: A nerve interface device comprises at least one cuff portion 5, 7; and a first pair of electrodes, 15, 17 mounted on the cuff portion, wherein the cuff portion forms at least part of a passageway for receiving a nerve 13 along a cuff axis 19 passing through the passageway, and wherein the electrodes are spaced apart in the direction of the cuff axis 19. The device may be used in a nerve stimulation system, using a stimulation device to generate an electrical signal. The device may further form part of an implantable system for stimulating and/or monitoring activity of a nerve. The implantable system may be used in a method of modulating activity, or in a method of stimulating and monitoring activity of a nerve. A second pair of electrodes may be mounted on the cuff portion in a ring, concentric to the first pair of electrodes. A physiological sensor and comparison module may also be provided to detect physiological activity and the relationship between the electrical signals and physiological activity. Detection may be performed using EIT.
Patent GB-2564860-A (GB)
Title: Housing envelope for multi-anvil press, and methods for fabricating same
Inventor: MOHAMMAD NAJAFI SANI
IPC: B30B11/00
Filed: 2017-07-24
Abstract: A housing envelope 110 for a capsule assembly 100, the capsule assembly comprising an inner assembly 109, a pair of end plugs 115 and the housing envelope. The housing envelope is configured for use with a multi-anvil high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) press, such as a cubic press, and comprises an envelope wall defining a central longitudinal cavity 105 for housing the inner assembly and receiving the end plugs into the cavity from the proximal and distal ends. The envelope wall has at least a pair of opposite lateral external sides and a lateral axis T passing through the respective centres of the lateral external sides. The lateral sides may comprise recesses 130. The capsule assembly and the inner assembly have respective longitudinal stiffness along the longitudinal axis, and respective lateral stiffness along the lateral axis. The envelope wall is configured such that the difference between the longitudinal and lateral stiffness of the capsule assembly is less than the difference between the longitudinal and lateral stiffness of the inner assembly, at an ambient condition. A method of making a housing envelope may comprise compacting a powder precursor against a mould to form a green body which is then subjected to temperature and pressure.
Patent GB-2553056-A (GB)
Title: Degradable downhole tools comprising cellulosic derivatives
Inventor: ANDY CHENG CHANG
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2015-05-08
Abstract: A downhole tool or component thereof comprising a cellulosic derivative, wherein the cellulosic derivative is capable of at least partially degrading in a wellbore environment, thereby at least partially degrading the downhole tool or component thereof. Methods of introducing the downhole tool into a wellbore environment, performing a downhole operation, and at least partially degrading the downhole tool or component therein in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2557726-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for communicatively coupling field devices to controllers in a process control system using a distributed marshaling architecture
Inventor: GODFREY R SHERRIFF
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2017-10-23
Abstract: A process control system comprising: a plurality of field devices 23a-c in communication with an input/output card 31; a controller 11 which is coupled to the I/O card 31 and acts to send and receive data and control signals to and from the field devices 23a-c; and a plurality of distributed marshalling modules (25, 27), each one comprising an electronic marshalling component with a respective terminal block coupled to one of the plurality of field devices. The distributed marshalling modules further comprise a head-on module comprising three communication ports and a memory device couple to a microprocessor, the microprocessor configured to receive, transmit and retrieve data. Further aspects include a distributed marshalling module, a head-end module and a method of communicating data from a field device to a controller in a process plant. This system may allow for various portions of the process control system to be more widely distributed whilst reducing the amount of wiring between them.
Patent GB-2559230-A (GB)
Title: Multi-camera Capture of a high dynamic range image
Inventor: Yin hu chen
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 2017-11-07
Abstract: Generating a high dynamic range (HDR) image from a plurality of frames simultaneously captured by two cameras. This includes detecting, by at least one of the main camera and the auxiliary camera, a current dynamic range level of a current scene 302. In response to the detecting, a main camera exposure time is applied to the main camera 308 and an auxiliary camera exposure time, different from the main camera exposure time, is applied to the auxiliary camera 310. Frames simultaneously captured 314 using the set exposure times by the main camera and the auxiliary camera are combined 316 to create the HDR image. In embodiments, the cameras are on a portable device. Preferably, the exposure times are set using exposure compensation values 304, 306 for each camera. These may be non-symmetrically related, or may be inversely synchronised. The exposure values may be set such that the main camera uses a short exposure time to expose a bright region of the scene and the auxiliary or second camera uses a longer exposure to expose a dark scene region.