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Patent GB-2500549-A (GB)
Title: Anti-ageing agents
Inventor: LANGTON ABIGAIL KATE
IPC: A61K8/60
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for identifying an anti-ageing agent for use in skincare compositions, by determining the ability of a material or a combination of materials to modulate the expression of molecules associated with microfibril or elastic fibres. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for identifying an anti-ageing agent by determining the ability of a material or combination of materials to downregulate LOXL-1 expression. The invention also relates to methods for assessing the anti-ageing effect of a material or combination of materials on the skin, anti-ageing agents identified by such methods, and compositions containing them.
Patent GB-2511418-A (GB)
Title: Substrate carrier
Inventor: NEWTON ANDREW
IPC: C23C16/458
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A substrate carrier for plasma processing apparatus, comprising, a base plate assembly 22 comprising a platform 23 on which a substrate 4 is placed in use, and a top plate assembly 21 on the base plate assembly, the top plate assembly comprising a top plate having an aperture therethrough and one or more retention members 25 extending into the aperture, such that in use a substrate is retained in a fixed position between the base plate assembly and the top plate assembly, where one or more retention members protrude above the upper surface of the top plate. The retention members may be carried by a retention body 26. The platform may have channels 28 to permit the delivery or removal of heat transfer fluid. A seal 30 (figure 11) may be provided so that in use there is a sealed volume between the base plate and a substrate table for the provision of heat transfer fluid.
Patent GB-2511653-A (GB)
Title: Methods for optimizing and monitoring underground drilling
Inventor: WASSELL MARK ELLSWORTH
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: A method of optimizing underground drilling in which the Specific Energy, such as the Mechanical Specific Energy, is determined at a plurality of weight on bits and drill bit rotary speeds. The drilling operation is optimized by drilling at the operating conditions, including weight on bit and drill bit rotary speed, at which the standard deviation in Mechanical Specific Energy is a minimum. The drilling operation is monitored by determining the Mechanical Specific Energy and changing the operating parameters if the standard deviation in the Mechanical Specific Energy exceeds a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2526869-A (GB)
Title: Landing gear drive system flexible interface
Inventor: DIDEY ARNAUD
IPC: F16D3/48
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A drive system 100for an aircraft landing gear comprises a pinion gear 110, a drive shaft 120 arranged to rotate the pinion gear about a drive axis and a driven gear 130 arranged to mesh with the pinion gear to be rotatable by the pinion gear. The driven gear is connectable to a wheel 200 of the landing gear to be capable of rotating the wheel about a wheel axis. A flexible interface 300 is arranged between the driven gear and the wheel and comprises a plurality of driven gear coupling members 400. Each driven gear coupling member has a first connection portion attached to the driven gear and a second connection portion adapted to be attached to the wheel at an offset distance from the wheel axis. A joint between the first connection portion and the second connection portion permits relative movement between the first connection portion and the second connection portion. The apparatus may include a further flexible interface comprising a spline joint (300, fig 9) between the drive shaft and the pinion gear to permit tilting of the pinion gear relative to the drive axis.
Patent GB-2527104-A (GB)
Title: Redox probe
Inventor: DAVIES TREVOR
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2014-06-12
Abstract: A redox probe for measuring the redox state of a test electrolyte comprising: a first electrode in contact with the test electrolyte; a second electrode, electrically connected to the first electrode, in contact with a reference electrolyte; and means for effecting ion transfer extending between the reference electrolyte and the test electrolyte; wherein the reference electrolyte has a pH value within 4 pH units of the pH of the test electrolyte. The similarity in pH between the reference and test electrolytes lowers the junction potential and allows for increasing accuracy in the voltage readings used to obtain the redox potential. The pH of the electrolytes may be the same and they may contain similar compounds that may or may not have the same oxidation state. Ion transfer may be via a salt bridge. The invention may be applied to a fuel cell, redox battery or an electrolyser.
Patent GB-2515194-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic particle having a highly reflective protective film, and method for manufacturing same
Inventor: CHOE WON GYUN
IPC: H01F1/33
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic particle having a highly reflective protective film and to a method for manufacturing same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a magnetic particle having a highly reflective protective film and to a method for manufacturing same, wherein the magnetic particle comprises a magnetic core, a shell formed along an outer periphery of the magnetic core, and a highly reflective protective film formed along an outer periphery of the shell, wherein the highly reflective protective film includes a film having a low refractive index and a film having a high refractive index. The magnetic particle is advantageous in that it has high luminosity and prevents friction with a filler and damage to the film of the shell caused by the pressure between rolls during the distribution step of an inking process. The magnetic particle can be used in colored ink, general paint, powder pigments for vehicles, cosmetic pigments, and catalytic pigments. Particularly, the magnetic particle is advantageous in that it can be used as security ink for a value document in order to express a range of colors which may not be expressed by existing magnetic pigments, and in that it is durable.
Patent GB-2528112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to inhibition of corrosion
Inventor: BARRETT RICHARD MAXWELL
IPC: C23F11/14
Filed: 2014-07-10
Abstract: An aqueous composition for treating aqueous systems to inhibit corrosion of metal surfaces, comprising: (i) a filming amine component comprising an alkoxylated aliphatic amine compound including a fatty organic moiety; and (ii) an oxime component. A neutralizing amine component may also be included an an aulxiliary filming amine such as a diamine. The composition may contain a hydrotope.
Patent GB-2532006-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: NIGEL DAVIS
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2014-11-05
Abstract: A telescopic carton has a flap 28 on one part 8 abutting a flap 54, 56 on the other part to inhibit outward movement. A blister pack carrier 10 projects out from within one of the telescopic parts 8. Ideally there are an opposed pair of such flaps 28 on each telescopic part. Manual inward deformation of the inner part could release this latch. Longitudinal eccentric lines of weakness 58 could be provided on opposed walls to promote deformation. The blister pack carrier 10 is ideally hingedly attached to an inner surface of the outer part. It could comprise two panels sandwiching a blister pack which are formed integrally with the container part. The carrier can have holes for discharge from the blister pack and a slidable sheet to selectively bock the holes. The carton parts could each be assembled from a blank.
Patent GB-2529735-A (GB)
Title: Drinks receptacle
Inventor: ZANATTA OMAR
IPC: A47G19/23
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: A wine glass 30 has a bowl connected to a stem, which is connected to a base. The stem moves relative to the base allowing it to be raised or lowered for more convenient stacking. A lid may fit the top of the glass and have a grip to aid the user screw it in position. A hollow sleeve 39 may be formed in the bowls lower surface with an internal channel 40 into which the stem or neck of the glass fits to adopt the chosen configuration. Locking portions 41,43 may be present in the sleeve and engage with respective locking members on the stem or stalk to maintain the raised or lowered position of the glass. A groove or flange may guide the locking member of the stem to the locking portion. The locking portions may be an L-shape or bayonet-type engagement and may allow the stem to be selectively locked in a raised or lowered position.
Patent GB-2535541-A (GB)
Title: Envelope
Inventor: GRAHAM COOPER
IPC: B65D27/12
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: An envelope, having an envelope body 100 and a closure flap 150 extending from the envelope body, the closure flap having an outer edge and lateral or side edges 155, and fold lines 150f which extend from each lateral edge to the outer edge, wherein when the closure flap is folded along the fold lines and closed, the folded region or fold-under region of the closure flap lies between or is sandwiched between the closure flap and the envelope body. The closure flap, when folded, may resemble a bilaterally symmetrical trapezium. Web portions 160 may connect the lateral edges to a rear panel 120. The fold lines may extend from the outer edge to the point at which a lateral edge meets the envelope body. The lateral edges of the closure flap may be collinear with the edges 112 of a front panel. The fold lines may define an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees relative to the axis of closure.
Patent GB-2530599-A (GB)
Title: End fitting for disposable spacer
Inventor: SANDERS MARK JEREMY
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: An end fitting 1 for a spacer assembly (17, Fig 4) with opposing first (19, Fig 4) and second (20, Fig 4) axial ends (for fitting to a drug delivery inhaler device such as a pMDI or a DPI device) comprises an end panel 5 with an upper end face 2 and a lower end face 3. A lower annular recess 4 is provided on the lower end face for receiving the first axial end of the spacer body in a first configuration and an upper annular recess 12 is provided on the upper end face for receiving the second axial end of the spacer body in a second configuration. The end fitting further comprises an open-ended tubular projection 16 extending from the upper end face and an aperture 11 extending through the end panel from the lower end face to the tubular projection. The end fitting is therefore suitable, in use, for attachment to one or both ends of the spacer body. The application also provides for a spacer assembly comprising a spacer body and at least one end fitting and a kit for providing a spacer assembly also comprising a spacer body and at least one end fitting.
Patent GB-2539491-A (GB)
Title: Waste receptacle
Inventor: BENJAMIN KING
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2015-06-19
Abstract: A waste receptacle 2 including a container 4 having a refuse bag 5 and a compaction mechanism 6. The mechanism includes at least one compactor plate 10 (see also 12), moveable between a non-compacting position and a compacting position. The compactor plate is operable to move at least a portion of the refuse bag over waste items 7 located within the bag, when moving from the non-compacting to the compacting position. Subsequently, an outer surface of the bag is acted upon by the plate to compact the waste items. The container also includes hooks 30, 30 to connect a refuse bag within the container. The compactor plate may be rotatable or linearly moveable from the non-compacting to the compacting position. The actuation device to enable the movement of the compactor plate may be a motor or an operating handle 8.
Patent GB-2540381-A (GB)
Title: System and method for unidirectional and secure file transfer
Inventor: DORON BAR-LEV
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: Data is loaded into a queue and a data list generated by transmitter application processor 102a. The list is periodically displayed 104 by transmitter according to synchronization master clock. An image of the display is captured by first image capturing device 106a, e.g. a camera. The display and image capturing device are separated by air gap 108a. From the data list, a list of a set of data to be transferred is prioritised and synchronization tags associated with the list generated. The data transfer list is forwarded to the transmitter processor via an auxiliary, arbitrary unidirectional channel by control processor 102b associated with the image capturing device. Images of the data to be transferred are generated by the transmitter application and displayed according to the tags. Shutter 110 is activated, configured by the control processor according to the tags, to enable an image transfer channel between the display and second image capturing device 106b. Graphical data is captured, according to the master clock, by the second image capturing device. The display and second image capturing device are separated by second air gap 108b. The graphical data is converted into a required format and sent securely to an end user.
Patent GB-2540937-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing systems
Inventor: JØRN NYSTAD
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: Rasteriser (51) identifies fragment pairs (54&55) for a primitive (50) being rendered for which not all the fragment sampling positions are covered by the primitive. When the fragments reach the shader, corresponding execution threads (57&58) are spawned (56) for execution by the shader. A first part of the fragment shader program that uses helper (i.e. inactive) threads of the thread groups is executed 59. A merge instruction (60) in the program then causes the active threads to be merged into a single thread group (61). The remaining steps of the program are then executed (62) for the merged thread group. Also disclosed are merging thread groups including inactive threads in response to a group merge event indication in the shader program, dividing thread groups into plural thread groups in response to a thread group divide event indication in the shader program, including in a shader program a thread group divide event indication at a point after operations common to all threads in the group have been performed, and before individual operations not common to all threads are performed. Common and exclusive (private) register allocations useable by thread groups when executing a shader program are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2542185-A (GB)
Title: A fluid actuated fluid extraction system
Inventor: JAMES SMYTH
IPC: F24F13/08
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: A fluid actuated (natural wind) fluid (air) extraction system 10 comprises a hollow cylindrical body 12 having at least a pair of concentric annular baffles 14, 16, 18, 20 longitudinally spaced from one another thereby defining an annular flow channel 22, 24, 26 between the pair of baffles and into which an actuating fluid flows. An intake (28, fig 2) through which an exhaust fluid (room air) enters the body. The baffles are profiled to generate a vortex within an upstream portion of the flow channel and propagate the vortex circumferentially around the channel by means of the coanda effect. The baffles may be curved convergent and divergent form and comprises a lower edge 34, a throat 38 and an upper edge 36. The lower edge has a larger diameter than the upper edge and the throat has a smaller diameter than the upper edge. Adjacent baffles may overlap longitudinally and radially. A lower edge of the baffles may have an array of circumferential apertures 40. A frame 32 may secure each baffle relative to one another. The system may comprise a fan to supplement natural flow. One or more sensors may monitor environmental conditions and ventilation controlled accordingly.
Patent GB-2535587-A (GB)
Title: Landing string for landing a tubing hanger in a production bore of a wellhead
Inventor: Siby Abraham
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: A tubing hanger landing string comprising a tubing hanger running tool 90 and a slick joint 40 provided with a production bore 43 connected to a production bore 93 of the running tool. An annulus access port 55 is provided in an outer periphery of the slick joint or in an outer periphery of a part of the landing string located below the slick joint. A remotely controlled valve device 56 is provided in the landing string, the valve device being remotely adjustable between an open position, in which the annulus access port is connected to the annulus bore 95 of the running tool, and a closed position, in which the annulus access port is disconnected from the annulus bore of the running tool.
Patent GB-2545006-A (GB)
Title: Valve train with variable valve actuation
Inventor: EMANUELE RAIMONDI
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2015-12-03
Abstract: A valve train assembly 70 comprising a number of valves each having a valve stem 73, at least one main camshaft 54 with a number of main cams (55, Fig. 2), main rocker arms 71, each corresponding to a valve and having a valve stem actuation portion, a pivot axis parallel to the main cam shaft 54 and a main cam follower for following the corresponding main cam, at least one auxiliary cam 56 arranged on the main camshaft 54, at least one auxiliary cam follower 74 for each auxiliary cam 56 and each movably arranged on one of the main rocker arms 71 between a first and a second position, and a latch (29, Fig. 1) arranged on the respective main rocker arm 71 for locking the auxiliary cam follower 74 in the first position, wherein at least one rotatable control rod 59 for controlling the latches between the first and second position, wherein the control rod 59 comprises for each latch a transmission element 60, which converts the torque in the at least one control rod 59 into a control force tangential to the control rod 59 to control movement of the latch between the first and second position.
Patent GB-2537239-A (GB)
Title: Fast test application for shock sensing subassemblies using shock modeling software
Inventor: John p rodgers
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2013-12-31
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method in which a plurality of shock sensing subassemblies are arranged within the tool string to monitor the transient response of formation characteristics to various stimuli, including changes in pressure and temperature of a region of a wellbore that is nearby the formation. The systems and methods involve gathering measurements that reflect the transient response and comparing the measured data to predicted data. The results of the comparison can be used to determine formation properties and to refine and improve modeling processes used to generate the predicted data.
Patent GB-2550327-A (GB)
Title: A table
Inventor: JOHN EDWIN SIMS-HILDITCH
IPC: B27M3/00
Filed: 2016-04-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a cross bonded table top comprising a plurality of layers 1,2,3 of wooden beams. The wooden beams in each layer are arranged side-by-side. In an upper and lower layer the wooden beams have a longitudinal orientation, and in a middle layer the wooden beams have a transverse orientation, such that wooden beams in adjacent layers have an orthogonal orientation. The beams may all have the same end grain direction, which may be a substantially vertical end grain direction. There may be an odd number of layers, which may comprise three layers, five layers, or seven layers. The layers may have a depth greater than 3mm and less than 50mm. The table top may consist of hardwood. Also disclosed is a table comprising a table top as described above, and a method for constructing a cross laminated table top by gluing a first layer of wooden beams with a longitudinal orientation to a second layer of wooden beams with a transverse orientation, and then gluing a third layer of beams with a longitudinal orientation to the second layer of beams with a transverse orientation.
Patent GB-2550188-A (GB)
Title: Digestive profiling system
Inventor: AONGHUS SHORTT
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 2016-05-12
Abstract: A digestive profiling system and method comprises a breath analysis device and a remote user interface device. The breath analysis device comprises a breath sample inlet, a gas sensor arranged to measure the amount of a gas in the breath sample, and a first communication interface arranged to transmit a plurality of gas measurements. The remote user interface device comprises a second communication interface arranged to receive the gas measurements, a storage module for storing the gas measurements and a display arranged to display information to the user based on the stored gas measurements. The remote user interface device is remote from the breath analysis device. The remote user interface device may include a user interface which allows the user to identify a food substance to associate with a gas measurement. A ranking module may determine a suitability score for each food. The gas sensor may measure hydrogen.
Patent GB-2550843-A (GB)
Title: Headgear incorporating electrical measurement apparatus
Inventor: DAMIEN COYLE
IPC: A61B5/0478
Filed: 2016-05-18
Abstract: A head-gear 1 (e.g. hat or cap) incorporates flexible substrate 3, which may be metal or copper-clad, and has electrical circuitry 4, 4A within or on its surface, including electrodes 5 monitoring e.g. electro-encephalography (EEG) signals. In use, the flexible circuit 3 conforms to the users head. The headwear 1 may comprise receptacles, such as pockets or pouches, which may permanently or removably retain the substrate via e.g. stitching, hooks and loops, zips or straps. Apertures 2 may then be positioned in register with electrodes 5. An anterior 12 and posterior portion 15 may be dimensioned to extend between the users nasion and inion. Together with branches 13 (possibly releasable via electrical connectors), this may allow positioning of electrodes in register with positions of the 10-20 system, and/or monitoring of the motor or visual cortex respectively. The headgear may provide a brain-computer interface (BCI) which is discrete, unobtrusive and adaptable.
Patent GB-2553847-A (GB)
Title: Variable chord length flight control surfaces
Inventor: SIMON WAY
IPC: B64C9/32
Filed: 2016-09-19
Abstract: A flight control surface for an aircraft wing 21 comprises a primary panel 10 mountable to the aircraft wing; and a secondary panel 12, moveably connected to the primary panel such that the secondary panel is moveable between a retracted position, in which a chord length of the flight control surface has a first value and at least one extended position in which the chord length of the flight control surface has a greater value. The secondary panel may be actuated by passing pressurized air through a channel (39, figure 3) or by means of a linear actuator (48, figure 4). There may be a control system operable to place the secondary panel in a high-lift position, a cruise position, or an air braking or lift dumping position.
Patent GB-2548469-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating an image
Inventor: Neil Turnbull Davidson
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: Validating image rendering functionality of a picture generator, comprising: using drawing/rendering commands to render an image according to at least one type of image rendering function; simulating the same visualisation function using the same drawing commands to generate image data corresponding to portions of the rendered image data; comparing the simulated image data and rendered image data to enable identification of any discrepancies. The duplicate sets of image data may correspond with bit accuracy. Image output may be disabled or blanked for a period of time if inconsistencies are detected. Pixels may be displayed with background colour unless modified in rendering pipeline. Integrity monitor may record frame period identifiers. Comparison may not be performed every frame period. Digital signatures such as cyclic redundancy check (CRC) values may be calculated and compared for the two image information sets. Comparison output may be filtered to block transitory failures. May be used in a heads up or head mounted display (HUD, HMD), eg. in avionics such as aircraft pilot flight displays. Image matching may be performed for safety to detect errors and faults and provide warnings.